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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1936

Page

2

Bertha Masur Honored At Virginia Hotel Luncheon

Bertha Marie Masur was toasted at a formal luncheon in the Cameo room of the Virginia hotel hosted by Mrs. Vernon LaCour and Mrs. A. S. Tidwell. The event featured Whit chrysanthemums and pink camellias, four course luncheon, and favors of miniature dresden baskets for the bridal party including Masur and eight others. Elizabeth Harrison’s Parent-Teacher greeting urged gifts of education for children and community, to be shared with the next generation. Bill Shotwell, Riverside Military Academy student, is expected home for Christmas holidays.

Bertha Marie ‘Masur Cameo Virginia Hotel Vernon LaCour A. S. Tidwell Berths Marie Masur Audrey Sugarman Lillian Gilbert Freida Kaplan Gertrude Feazel Ethel Masur Sig Masur Ethel Emmich Pauline Kranz E. P. Cudd Twin City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Elizabeth Harrison Bill Shotwell Riverside Military Academy Gainesville Monroe

Spot on Dad's Coat Adds Late Sign of Joy

A fragmented scene shows a father’s coat catching a moment of cheer as a smile appears, with a child or family figure nearby. The text mentions gritty details like gum and grease removal, a numeric 306, a price 65 cents, and a sense of a casual domestic moment in a vintage publication.

Dad

Nervous, Weak, and Weight Loss Appeal Across Two Homes

A 16 year old worked long hours cleaning 10 rooms daily for a family of six then another job with 16 rooms and meals cooked. She reports headaches, sleepless nights, and later marriage as she grew run down. She credits a medicine with relief and cites ease of headaches and clearer eyes. A second testimonial from Mrs Spillers in Louisiana praises renewed energy and sleep after using Vegetable Compound. The ad closes inviting readers to try the medicine sold in drug stores in liquid or tablet form.

Desidio Polsinelli Easter Avenue Akron Ohio

Monroe churches plan diverse Christmas music programs

In Monroe, Black but Bright Special Christmas music features from First Methodist and Grace church with child choirs and cantatas. The Baptist and Presbyterian choirs prepare elaborate pieces as holiday events multiply. Toy shop volunteers recondition donations for needy children as social events abound.

Monroe First Methodist Church H. J. Johns John Sholars Clyde Sanders Grace Church John Winkler Clyde Paine Roger Frisbie Child Divine Baptist Choir D. C. Black Grover Cornett Presbyterian Choir Leon Hammonds

Goes Right In After Old Itch

Blue Star Ointment relieves eczema rash tetter and ringworm itching by melting on the skin and penetrating quickly delivering fast relief. Try it today.

Murder Probe in Burdett Case Reveals Two Key Circumstances

Inspector Hylton investigates the murder of Arthur Burdett and uncovers two facts. Captain Reeves admits a quarrel with Burdett before the death. Dale Shiplow’s interest in a cow cited in relation to Reeves. Shinley objects to being overheard and confrontations near the fields.

Hylton

Nancy and Dale at Fielden Cottage in Winter Dialogue

Nancy Feels out of place as Dale plans tea with Mrs Somers while Ranger noses the garden. The two discuss a new horse and court business rumors, as Fielden Cottage stands aged and steady, and the pair share tea and quiet tensions.

Iellen Dale Nancy Saunders Date Ranger Bee Mrs. Somers Pat Reeves Lawrence W. Meyneil

Community events and club meetings schedule for December

A dense calendar lists Tuesday through Wednesday activities at churches and clubs in Ouachita Parish. It includes meetings of the Woman's council First Christian church First Baptist Missionary society circles, Welcome book club, WEA Review 11 Knights of Pythias dance, Study clubs at the Virginia hotel and Frances hotel, PTA sessions, and social events for Masur Gorn wedding party with cocktails and dances at Lakeside Country Club Cherokee Terrace and Frances hotel. The schedule notes wedding ceremonies for Bertha Marie Masur and Milton Gorn at Temple B Nai Israel and open house at 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Twentieth Century Book Club Louis Langford John Liest W. E. A. Review Knights of Pythias K. of P. Hall Edgar Masur Louis Masur Bertha Marie Masur Lewis Slater Virginia Hotel St. Matthew's P.T. A Gertrude Feaze Virginia Grey Gables Sigmund Masur Milton Gorn Missouri Pacific Woman's Club Masur-Gorn Temple B'Nai Israel Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Jean Graves Mary Lavinia Inabnet Adelaide Parker Lakeside Country Club Armandine Renaud Pine Street Louis Milner, Jr Armand McHenry Trist McConnell

Christmas Meeting Promotes Education and Relief Efforts

Mrs. O M Arnette invites Business Women's circle members to a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs. R G Stewart 809 South Second. The group will hold its annual Christmas trees and package exchange with a program on Christian education and ministerial relief. A free will offering will support the cause. Children at Barkdull Faulk School plan festive Christmas activities.

O. M. Arnette Business Women’s Circle First Presbyterian Church Auxiliary R. G. Stewart South Second Street Barkdull Faulk School

Oak Ridge Pierian Club Guests and Louisiana History Session

Oak Ridge members of the Pierian club visited Mrs. C. E. Shepard for a business meeting chaired by president Mrs. W. M. Nolan. The study class, led by Mrs. C. St. Shepard, focused on Louisiana history with a paper on The Battle of New Orleans read by Mrs. A. B. Conger, Jr. Ensign Eugene A. Barham, fresh from San Diego aboard the U S S Overton, will visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Barham for the Christmas season.

Pierian Club C. E. Shepard W. M. Nolan C. St. Shepard Louisiana J. T. Jordan A. B. Conger, Jr New Orleans Eugene A. Barham San Diego Calif U. S. S. Overton Ensign Barham Mrs T. E. Barham

Weekend visitors honor local families in Louisiana and Alabama

Good Pine Dr. D Strickland of Monroe spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C D Jones Sr. Herbert Marshall of Selma was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. E Marshall. Mrs. L P McGrew and children spent a weekend with friends in Alexandria.

D. Strickland Monroe C. D. Jones, Sr Herbert Marshall Selma Mrs. E. Marshall

Benefit program rehearssed at Neville High school

A Good Fellows benefit concert will be staged in Monroe with all city bands. Neville High and Ouachita parish school bands join Teas Grott o and La Rocco bands under director W C Minniear. Rehearsals precede the Sunday 3 p.m. performance to raise funds.

Neville High School Monroe W. C. Minniear Ouachita Parish Teflis Grotto la Rocco

Reserve Officers to Meet at American Legion Home

Full attendance of Monroe area army reserve officers is expected at a study meeting tonight at 7 30 at the American Legion home here.

Monroe American Legion

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