Aspiring to Give Every Child a Christmas Book
A nostalgia filled piece urges fair play in choosing children's books, listing several titles and authors. It emphasizes building a real library over casual purchases, naming Smoky by Will James and Doctor Dolittle's Garden among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will James
Newberry Medal
Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle
Cornelia Meiz
Hill
Dhan Gopal Mukerji
Calcutta
Lucy Fitel Perkins
Colonel Lawrence
Lowell Thomas
Lawrence
Arabia
E. P. Norwood
Maud Lindsay
A. A. Milne
Grace Church Guild plans benefit bridge and parish events
A schedule of club meetings and social events in Monroe includes Grace Church Guild benefit bridge at the Parish house, Catholic Ladies Altar Society gathering with Mrs Devereux and Mrs E Ballard, A L O E at 211 Filhiol Ave West Monroe, Study Club at 3 30, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Guild
P.m
E. Single
Catholic Ladies Altar Society
Devereux
E. Ballard
W. M. Thomas
Filhiol Avenue
West Monroe
Louis Hullum
R. B. Frizzell
Presbyterian
Monroe
E. 0. Holloway
Presbyterian Church
A. K. Kilpatrick
Addie Webb
Monroe Hotel
William Bendel
Lotus Club
William Bendel, Jr
Houston
Texas
David Weingarden
Detroit
Michigan
Mrs Comstock Injured in Accident Confined to Bed
Friends report Mrs G C Comstock recently sustained injuries in an accident. The injuries are not serious but confine her to bed. Mr and Mrs Comstock have lived in New Orleans for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Comstock
Mrs. Comstock
New Orleans
Local Society Notes Mark Christmas Cheer and Snow
Mrs S L Heard and George Eddleman wed in Ruston and plan to live in Lewis Kansas. Louisiana officials, college friends, and Monroe society members gather for gatherings as the season brings a light snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Heard
George Eddleman
Lewis
Kansas
Ruston
Eddleman
Riverside Lady Golfers Grow Weekly Enthusiasm
Each week witnesses rising excitement among the Riverside Country Club ladies as Tuesday play gathers more players and friendly competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Country Club
Ladies Day Golf Luncheon at Club With Gift Packs
Mrs. A I Harrington Mrs Allan Scholars and Mrs John Sherrouse hosted a Ladies Day luncheon after nine holes of golf. Rewards went to Alden Shotwell for lowest score 83 net 64 gross 64 handicap 26. Participants included C Phillips L Croom Clyde Barber and others. Laf a lot Bridge club met at Miss Eva Reids with pink roses and blue decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Harrington
Allan Scholars
John Sherrouse
Mmes. C. Phillips
L. Croom
Clyde Barber
T. Tippit
J. Q. Graves
C. McHenry
Travis Oliver
A. T. Shotwell
J. N. Knowles
T. Sulivan
Benjamin Dawkins
George Hyle
Edgar Hill
F. Millsaps
Jack Keefe
A. N. Briggs
Laf-a-lot
Eva Reid
Lazarre Street
Gertrude Patrick
Ethel Wilkins
Earle Gamble
Gladys Morris
Fellowship Meeting Near Close at First Christian Church
Rev. D. W. McElroy notes the fellowship meeting at the First Christian church will end Thursday night one night early to allow the Young People’s conference to begin Friday. Attendance has been good for the season and progress noted. Special music and a helpful sermon theme planned for each closing service. Services start at 7:30 and run one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McElroy
The
Christian Church
Fellowship
First Christian Church
Attendance urged at First Baptist for budget pledges
The First Baptist Church asks members to gather in large numbers tonight for a prayer meeting to hear the progress on voluntary pledges since the campaign began. Those who have not yet pledged the 1928 budget should visit the church office during weekdays 8 30 am to 5 50 pm. The pastor continues a Bible study on Hebrews. Services start promptly at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Rev S D Howard Assigned to Columbia Pastorate
Columbia Louisiana December 7 members of the Columbia Methodist Episcopal church rejoice as the Columbia charge rejoins the Monroe district and learn Rev S D Howard will serve as pastor. He previously led the Dayline church during the just completed ministerial year and is expected to bring a strong uplift to church work in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, la
Columbia Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbia
Monroe
S. D. Howard
Dayline
Bear in Maine Wounded After Attacked by Airedale
In Falmouth Maine a tame black bear boarded in the Giles stable attacked three people as a neighbor tried to enter the house. The family’s airedale then attacked the bear, and it was shot by a neighbor while attempting to breach the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Thomas Giles
Giles
Furneaux
Famée
de Braganza
Pedro Gomez
Juan
Two-Pair Hosiery Lot Sale Anounced Tomorrow
The Fashion Shop announces a two pair hosiery sale starting at 9 a m with many price points from 1 75 to 3 50 and two pairs offered at reduced bundles. Shoppers can save with two pair lots including 5 50 for 3 50 and 3 85 for 2 85 among others. The stock includes fashionable shades and is located at 108 St John St near Quachita Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John St
Quachita Bank
Meredith Returns From Mayo Bros No Operation
J. H. Meredith, local barber, went to Rochester Minnesota for a Mayo Brothers consultation. He returned yesterday in better health after examinations indicated no operation was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Mayo Bros
J. H. Meredith
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Minnesota
Realty Transfers In Swartz Monroe Area Listings
T C Standifer transfers Lot 2 square 7 Breard Investment subdivision NE 1-4 of SE 1-4 3-17-3e for 550 dollars. James Walker transfers Lot 61 Epstein's addition to Swartz to Swartz Baptist church for 300 dollars. P O Moffett transfers Lot 62 Epstein's addition to Swartz Baptist church for 538.40 dollars. Mrs Mary FE Madden transfers East 10 feet off Lot 1 square 24 Stelle Madden addition to West Monroe fronting 10 feet on Filhiol avenue near Fourth street depth 105 feet for 105 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Standifer
C. B. Lewis
Breard Investment Corporation
James Walker
Swartz Baptist Church
Epstein
Swartz
P. O. Moffett
Mary FE. Madden
C. C. Walden
Stelle-Madden
West Monroe
Filhiol Avenue
Fourth Street
Revelations of a Wife in Adele Garrison Tale
An absorbing continuation recounts Mrs Townsend pressing Lillian for verdict on a painting resembling Eleanor Lincoln and her dog. The group debates whether the portrait is of Miss Lincoln or a near relative, while the observer notes Eleanor's anxious reactions and deciphers a French inscription on the photograph’s back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
Lillian
Mrs. Townsend
European Art Gallery
Eleanor Lincoln
Fedor
Miss Lincoln
Siri
Fleanor Lincoln
Amain Lillian
Woman in the Case unfolds across London and Paris intrigue
Esmée reveals a tangled past with Juan De Braganza and Mrs Sinclair as Scotland Yard detective Furneaux probes a plot around Lord Farndale. The tale blends hotel escapades, a dangerous marriage scheme, and cross Atlantic hints in a suspenseful pursuit of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arden
Palace Hotel
London
Sinclair
Ardem
Farndale
Oorme Bente
Sbe
Antes
Lord Paredale
Archer
Ramdée
Furneaux
Scotland Yard
Esmées
Esmée
Lord Farndale
Braganza
Juan
England
Senhora de Braganza
Mrs. Gomez
New York
Des Braganza
Don Juan
Caballero
Paris
Gare Au Nord
Victoria
Athos
Porthos Aramis
D’artagnan
Bi Rmore
South America
de Braganza
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myrtle Wood
C. F. Slagle
Virginia Hotel
Mia
Slagle
Mmes
Charles Phillips
Carl McHenry
F. P. Stubbs
J. E. Godfrey
J. B. Vaughn
Allan Sholars
J. Wooten
Colorado Springs
Mr. Hill
Riverside Golf Links
Pan Hellenic Society
Four Leaf Bridge Club
Fort Mire
M. McGuire
R. Breard
C. E. Faulk
Washington, D. C
Louisiana
Eleanor Faulk
Sweet Brier College
Alyce Plersheim
Sweet Brier
Charlotte Breard
Elizabeth Hudson
Marie Collens
Sara Neville
Mr. Faulk
Mrs. Walker Glenn
R. L. Davis
B. M. Jackson
Halpin
Puerto Castillo
Honduras
Julian Glenn
Glenn
Robie Anderson
Shreveport
Jodie McComb
Birmingham
Ala
A. B. Smelser
Mr. McComb
Smelser
Kennedy Abbington
St. Francis Sanitarium
Annie Abbington
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Claude Harrison
Mines
James Jones
Gordon Wright
Haltin
Louise Theus
Francis Stubbs
Lucille Stroud
Ralph Emerson Twitchell
Santa Fe
New Mexico
J. J. Bieterick
Flora Mae
Harry M. Eshelman
Jack Sterling Castle
Mr. Castle
COT
Stragrance
Sue
Parfum
Loz
the Flower Shoppe, Inc
Hirsch
Arent
3Rd St
Grand Floral Co
First Baptist
D. Howard
New South Drug Store
Louis Tracy
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