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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

3

Mrs G Paul Shaw Honored Guest At Local Event

Mrs G Paul Shaw honored guest as Myre dope Heeard presided over a silver urn reception table during rites at Mre Jore8 A Moy on etter tapping. Attendees included many local families and friends from the community at a visit marked by laughter and warm greetings. Several attendees from nearby towns traveled to attend and share well wishes with Mrs Shaw during a day of social tributes.

Paulsh Myre Tate Yeisen

Local Notables Attend Holiday Gatherings and Exhibits

A patchwork of social notices lists Mace Shnard and family hosting and visiting relatives in Atlanta Clarke Moore and Marion Alabama. Guests include Mrs Margarette Hill, Mrs Henry Mayo, and Mr Duncan Wo Hill with extended family from Los Angeles and Jackson Mississippi. A Vanderbilt of arts and pastries is shown at Mereshak.

Mire Bridger Thornhill Duncan Wo Hill Mes Hall Los Angeles Calif Thornhalls Hill Frank Caden Marion Ala Marguerte Hill Henry Mayo Jackson, Mise Hodger M. Ware Mereshak Mayo

Why You May Be Constipated and How All Bran Helps

The text explains constipation may stem from lack of bulk in the diet. It suggests Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily remedy, noting it provides bulk to aid elimination, along with vitamin B and water intake. It emphasizes breakfast daily with All-Bran and staying hydrated.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek Santa Claue

Santa Claus origins and global name changes traced

An exploration of Santa’s 1500 year history from Saint Nicholas to Father Christmas and Kris Kringle. The piece notes European myths, German and English influences, reindeer via Clement Moore, and how various cultures adopted Santa Claus with different names and customs.

Santa Claus Mediterranean Sea Nicholas Saint Martin Krist Rind Kris Kring Clement Moore Saint Nicholas England Christmas France Pere Noel Germany Santa Denmark Canada Pennsylvania

Coming Events and Social Notices From Monroe District

Public events include a Friday death Takes A Holiday presentation by Northeast Center L A Speech club under Dr Grace Ingledue at 1 5 pm with a benefit party at Mrs Jor Fluvier 2 South First Street presented by WBA. Sunday Luncheon by Catholic Daughters at Virginia hotel with reservations via Mrs Hausherr and Vesper music by Women's Glee Club at Grace Church. Church committees report new altar surplices and Christmas decorating plans with an annual officer election set for January. Local social updates note visits from Texas and Shreveport guests and returning residents Leila Doyle.

Speech Club of Northeast Center L. A Grace Ingledue Mre Jor Fluvier South First Street WBA Monese District Women's Missionary Cndets Monroe First Methodist Church Sally Foster Mar Alice Mickel Anna Laura Harkness Sharp Laura Gene Flourney Walnut Street Flourney Laverne Brantley Nan Drew Catholic Daughters of America Virginia Hotel M. R. Hausherr W. Vesper Women's Glee Club Grace Church R. R. Beaman Catholic Laces’ Altar Society J. B. Filhiol C. H. Dunaway C. L. Thomas W.J. Rimes M. F. Straub St. Joseph's K. A. Forrest John Williamson A. M. Guerriero W. J. Rimes J. W. Doyle Beaman Charles Reid

Russian nobility head resigns over Broadway role

Prince Alexis Obolensky quits as president of the Russian Nobility Association in New York after older exiles object to his portraying a Soviet commissar in a Broadway musical. He says he acted for work and to avoid friction with the group. Princess Obolensky supports him, noting times have changed and earning a living is necessary.

New York Dec Alexis Obolensky Russian Nobility Association Old Guard Obolensky Old Russia Victor Moore

Loud Speaker System for House Chamber Approved

Speaker Bankhead authorized a new loud speaker system to be installed in the house chamber allowing weaker members to be heard. Funds will temporarily come from capital running expenses including uniforms for capitol staff.

Washington House Capitol Bankhead

Death Takes a Holiday staged by Grace Ingledue cast list

The three act play Death Takes a Holiday, presented by Breadway at the Ethel Barrymore in 1929, features Philip Merivale in the lead. Marian A. Knight notes its supernatural atmosphere and film success. Cast includes Joe Lowe as Death, Jane McMullen as Grazia, Jack Hunter as Corrado, DeWitt Chandler as the baron, Barbara Butler as Aida.

Neartheset Center Grace Ingledue Sprerk Department Ethel Barrymore Theater Philip Merivale Marian A. Knight Book Review Digest Tate Joe Lowe Jane McMullen Grazia Jack Hunter

Fire department extinguishes grease fire on Speed Avenue

A grease fire in a storefront on Speed Avenue was put out by firefighters yesterday after a sudden flare near Hogviae4d park addition. No injuries reported and alarms were activated in the early evening.

Gressmar Meen Aoa Cestea Speed Avenue

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