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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1940

Page

6

Luncheon Honors Miss Sherrouse Before December Wedding

Social events mark the approach to Miss Dorothy Maye Sherrouse wedding on December 21 with a Monday luncheon at the Virginia hotel. Hostess Mrs. Leo Keenan presided over a Jade Green luncheon in the Tris room with guests including Mrs. Lannie Calhoun Jr and others around a pink damask table.

Dorothy Maye Sherrouse Virginia Hotel Cafe Brulet Maitre Hotel Keenan Miss Sherrouse Miro Book Club H. M. Venable Speed Review Club C. B. Braun North Second The Literary Guild B. M. McKain Clara Virginia Terzia Robertine Rhymes Louise L. McGuire Cameo Room George Adrian Gear Crystal Ballroom

Local club gala features pre nuptial courtesies and concerts

The weeklong events honor Miss Sherrouse with luncheons hosted by Mrs. John Sherrouse and Mrs. Kilpatrick. Members of the Vita-Vota Class share readings, music, and a planned Christmas party, while discussing tithing and duties with refreshments for attendees.

Miss Sherrouse John Sherrouse A. K. Kilpatrick P. A. Colvin Amy Becton Dorothy Holt Stewardship Committee Fannie Mae Freeman Mines Edna Mae Mulhearn Claine Humble Bonnie Humble Dorothy Heit Marjorie Roberts Evelyn Wade

Secret Room Mystery at Old House Wakes Suspense

Aunt Maggie is murdered during a house party hosted by Sally and her husband Jill. Sally fears a guest is the killer and suspects Aunt Maggie knew of a hidden room. A late-night descent reveals a mysterious red light outside, heightening the danger.

Maggie Sally Jill Kirk Alice

Stealthy Footsteps Spook Sally and Kirk in Dark House

Sally narrowly avoids a stalker as Kirk reveals himself in the hall. They retreat to the fireside where Kirk questions Claire’s engagement and reflects on personal doubt and Southern gallantry before guiding Sally toward her bedroom amid closing doors and unseen movement.

Kirk Claire Sally Bob Dr. Crippen Bill Cotyright

Coming Events and Holiday Programs in Monroe

Local churches clubs and schools in Monroe host a busy holiday schedule. Featured are Neville High School one acts at 8 p.m. and multiple tea and luncheon gatherings by the American Legion Auxiliary Ouachita Parish High School bands and YWCA groups with public invited.

Neville High School Opera Club C. W. Oseland John Best J. Hunter Thatcher Ing American Legion Suxilan Jer Campbell Homer Quest Neville P American Legion Home da Campbell American Legion Auxiliary C. B. Braun H. F. Madison RB. L. Wood David Garrett Y. W. CA Monroe Ouachita Parish Audie W. Moffett Walter C. Minniear Crusaders Glee Club Jackson Dykema

Tillman and Boykin Marriage Announced in Mangham Monroe

An announcement to friends in this section notes the marriage of Miss Sybil Tillman daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Tillman Mangham to Mr Ralf Boykin of Monroe the ceremony took place in an unspecified location with details limited in the excerpt.

Sybil Tillman C. E. Tillman Mangham Ralf Boykin Monroe

Marriage Notices From Bastrop And Quitman La

The article notes a wedding solemnized in Bastrop on Saturday evening November 30 with Rev Bennett officiating. The couple now reside in Monroe where the groom works with Holloway and Thompson. It also reports the marriage of Miss Margie Garner to Mr Jamey Phillips on November 3 with Rev Earl Turner officiating, the couple living in Quitman Louisiana.

Bastrop Bennett Mrs. Boykin Monroe Mr. Boykin Holloway Thompson B. C. Garner Miss Margie Garner Jamey Phillips Earl Turner Mrs. Phillips Quitman Mildred Sholars Louisiana Tech Ward Otwell Athens B. T. Milford Otwell Oren Sholars Ruston B. C. Otwell Vienna Tech Camp Hulon Tex

Pattern No 8845 Slip and Panty Sewing Pattern

A 34 to 48 size lingerie pattern No 8845 offers a strap or built up shoulder slip with slenderizing panels and included panties. Suitable fabrics listed include satin silk crepe linen and batist. Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 require varying yardage. Send 15 cents in coins and your details to Monroe News Star World Today’s Pattern Service.

Monroe News-Star— World Seventh Avenue New York N.Y

Refugee from Paris predicts Italy's downfall regardless of war outcome

Harry Aldrich Granary, a Baton Rouge native and former head of the appliances department at GE Paris, says Italy will fail no matter the war result. He notes French industrialists favor Britain, while laborers seek peace, as he plans visits to Monroe and other relatives.

Baton Rouge Italy Paris Harry Aldrich Granary Granary

Hearing Set on Cleansing Cutoffs for Five Parishes

A Madison courthouse hearing is scheduled Thursday at 10 a m to address requests related to cleansing and establishing cutoffs for five parishes including Catahoula Tensas Concordia Madison and East Carroll. A Connecticut survey found drivers with relatives travel more slowly than those alone or with friends.

Tallulah Madison Tensas Tiver Catahoula Tensas Conecordia East Carroll Concecticut

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