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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
2
The Christmas social season opens with a buffet at the John Sherrouse home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seymour. Festive touches include crimson tapers poinsettias and elaborate décor.
In a rainy night party near Atlanta Aunt Maggie is found murdered. The narrator discovers a hidden clue in a secret room and suspects a guest, while pondering servants and potential blackmail as danger looms. A red glow outside hints at further trouble as the mystery continues.
Mrs. George Snellings Jr heads the Monroe Junior Charity League for 1941 after being elected at a December 7 luncheon at the Virginia hotel. Officers include Elizabeth Kennedy as vice president and Elliot Thompson as secretary, with a full slate of chairs and assistants named for baby clinic, social service, and membership roles. William Nelson arrives from Wichita to spend holidays with relatives in the area.
Three pattern pieces sleeves back and front plus a small diagram. Pattern No 8827 yields a charming party frock for girls ages 3 to 6 with puff sleeves a fitted waist and full skirt. Requires 1 3 4 yards of 39 inch material 11 4 yards trimming and 1 2 yard ribbon. Send payment and details to Monroe News Star World Today’s Pattern Service 106 Seventh Avenue New York.
The Monroe area lists numerous upcoming gatherings. Club meetings include the Monroe Literary Club at 3 p.m. and several others at homes on Pargood Drive Speed Drive Park Avenue and more. A St Matthew's Alumni bingo benefits the school at 8 p.m. and various PTAs and music groups host events through Friday.
Mrs Louis Hallum and others enjoyed refreshments at a counselor gathering. John and John Eby announce their first child Linde Jane born December 3 at St Francis Seritarium. Sybil Tillman and Ralph Boykin wed November 13 1940 in Monroe. Prenuptial parties honor Gertrude Cross as her wedding to T M Burts nears. Neville auditorium hosts three one act plays Thursday directed by Mrs Hardy Perritt with a large regional cast.
Eleanor Thompson Catherine Lloyd Barham and Maxine Jones invite in a social program with a small admission fee. The event features piano pieces Chopin Chavez and Handel with remarks on tone color and vibrating instruments and includes a review of a Federated Music Clubs convention. A salad course and tea follow.
At Annapolis the United States Naval Academy allows women to participate in the midshipmen Masqueraders play for the first time. If successful, the plan may continue. the project is led by Professor Royal S. Pease. The text also notes the Taj Mahal in Agra India as a fine mausoleum.
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