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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

2

Monroe Social Events and Local Visits Highlight Busy Week

Monroe notices recount illnesses and sympathies for the Chase family, visits from W B St. John of Alexandria, and relocations of the Finns to Hall and Calypso streets. Guests include J M Bennett of Bosco and Henry Bernstein returning from New York, with house plans at Louisville Avenue. Also notes on W F Stephenson’s stroke, Navy Lt. S H Mayfield visiting with Mrs. Wood Brown, and holiday plans with Capt J C Weaks family. Birch Williams hosts a Rosebud party in honor of her daughter, Birch, with many classmates. A birthday surprise for Mrs. E S Strong ends with a six course luncheon.

F. B. Chase W. B. St. John Alexandria Finn Monroe Hall and Calypso J. M. Bennett Bosco Henry Bernstein New York Bernstein Clarence Ofkta Louisville Avenue R. H Oliver W. F. Stephenson Bastrop B. K. Flaxer Panama J. C. Weaks W. Bb. Relly Ethel Charlotte Relly New Orleans Pinkney Weaks Miss Birch Jane Hawkins Louise Smith Katherine Grege Mildred Benson Irma‘ Grant Elizabeth McGuire Lavinia McGuire Nellie Thompson Katherine Averett Ada Young Mary Alice Elkins Mildred Martin Francis Lepscomb Masters James Dozier Leonard Thompson James Steele Hilton Chappell Bouey Mangham Louis Rasbury Ethel Tissington Nora Downes Eva Downes Mrs. Cosby Oswald Cosby Dudley Stevens

Y W M A Bazaar Plans and Dinner Near New South Drug Store

A busy social page notes Y W M A met on Washington street with Mrs S A Davis presiding in Mrs Breard’s absence. Bazaar plans set for Friday and Saturday at the building next to New South Drug Store, with booths for Fancy Work Candy Table and more and a turkey dinner on Friday night. Also includes a children’s verse about a child’s love of mamma’s lap.

Mesdames EB. L. Neville Robi. Cann R. Downes Baby Booth Pouglass Miles Leon Mchenry L. C. Thibodeaux Iane Young Hooth A. M. Thornton J. R. Anders J. O. Switzer Methodist Ladies Bazaar New South Drug Store

Merriment Better Than Mourning Christmas Decoration Rules

Do not decorate with paper cotton or inflammable material. Use metallic tinsel and non inflammable decor and secure the tree. Do not let children light candles without supervision. Electrical lights are safer. Keep matches away. Do not leave trees indoors after holidays as dry needles ignite easily. A house of merriment is better than a house of morning.

Timely Xmas Shopping Suggestions for Practical Gifts

Nine days remain until Christmas. This brief offers practical and useful gift ideas suitable for all recipients, urging shoppers to act now and avoid the last minute rush. It highlights sensible, functional items likely to please a wide audience.

Dainty Handkerchiefs Offerings From Local Shop

Handkerchiefs for gifting showcased in pastel crepe de chine and linen options. White grounds feature pink yellow blue and rose designs with embroidered or initial types. Holiday box and cards offered free. boxes come in 50 65 cent and bundle prices. Pure linen Madeira styles priced from one dollar. children's varieties also available.

Attractive Blouses in Georgette Crepe Styles

A vivid description of stylish blouses featuring georgette crepe, front buttoning with pearl buttons, wide sailor collars trimmed with contrasting tub silk, matching cuffs, smoked pearl buttons and pockets. Includes pink crepe de chine option with white sailor collar and pearl embellishments, highlighting exceptional value.

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Glove prices for extra quality kid gloves offered

The notice lists prices for kid gloves in black white and tan. Extra quality at 1.75 and extra heavy quality at 2.00 with color effects sittering contrasting cuffs and two clasps. Some pairs in black and white retained.

Pretty New Neckwear Styles and Prices

Broadcloth collars with square and round effects trimmed with embroidered designs priced at 1.75 dollars. White serge collars edged with fringe described as very new. Organdy collars in dainty new effects with lances and edgings priced up to 1.5 dollars. Includes a holiday box and card free with purchase.

Women's Fine Footwear in Christmas Display

Smart footwear is emphasized this season with a comprehensive display of boots. From two tone and colored kid effects to staple black shoes, there is a style and size to fit individual requirements at reasonable prices. Visit and profit from the selection.

Comfy Slippers In New Season Colors Displayed

New slipper styles are shown with season colors. Prices listed include one pair for sister at 1.25 and 1.50, brother at 1.50, mother at 1.25 and 1.50, and father at 1.50. Sizes and exact styles not specified.

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Brazil Candy Line Royal Confectionery DeSiard St Birch Williams Houoree Harry Williams Sugar'’s Theatre Orehes Ira and Specialty Company Candy Booth N. McDonald Wm. Harper J. M. Brothers J. M. Payne W. G. Lawhead Ferguson Chas. Garvey Garretson L. Meredith W. D. Bozone O. W. Zeagler Lane Borden Mrs FE. Campbell Dolly Mamma Phoenix Drug Store Pengiar Sitlave “Eae Pease Shop
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