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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1940

Page

2

Lovely Affair In Honor Bride-Elect

A luncheon in the Cameo room of the Virginia hotel honored Miss Dorothy Maye Sherrouse with Mrs. A. K. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Charles W. Wallace hosting. Attending were numerous guests including Mrs. John Sherrouse and Mrs. Edward Seymour. A Civic Music Association concert by Miss Anna Dorfmann and a Missouri Pacific Women’s Club meeting followed with reports, a donation to the Community Chest, and a guest speaker. Helena E Alexander of New York City is holiday guest of Mrs. Hayward.

Cameo Virginia Hotel A. K. Kilpatrick Charles W. Wallace Dorothy Maye Sherrouse Lannie Calhoun, Jr Lannie Calhoun, Sr W. H. Gilbert Miss Sherrouse J. C. Leath Missouri Pacific Women’s Club Louisiana God Bless America P. J. Newman Red Cross R. H. Thompson P. E. Worley Oliver Rogers L. L. Richardson L. G. Crow J. W. Reynolds L. E. Ip E. K. Hunt Helena E. Alexander New York City E. F. Hayward Welcome Branch Book Club E. Everett Lawson Auburn Avenue Harry Moore Jack Masur Clara Virginia Terzia Virginia P. E. Massey Monroe Literary Club Layton W. P. Stotts S. E. Morris Morris A. D. Tisdale Ec Enaty Pee Oe Consumers Guide D. L. Nicol P.T. A Mothers’ Club T. O. Brown Jack Hayes Joe Craig la Jeanne Reppond Katherine Morris Winifred Benison Shirley Mae McKinney Laura Mae Parker Peggy Strong A. Elzie A. Reppond Benton Holt W. J. Benison E. E. Eaves W. B. Snabnet W.S. Cole F. M. Durham A. M. Gibbs C. J. Simmmons W. F. Hornberger 5. E. Morris

Community Events And Social Notices For Monroe

Auburn Auburn area listings show multiple meetings and social events at churches clubs and schools including Woman's Association of University Women at 3 o'clock and 221 Chauvin Avenue and the Little Theater production Inspector General at Northeast Junior College auditorium. Also Christmas programs by Presbyterian Auxiliary Ouachita Parish PTA and YWCA along with wedding plans for Miss Dorothy Sherrouse and George Gear in the Crystal Ballroom Monroe.

Auburn Claude Ballard Louisville Avenue W. N. Reynolds Trenton Street West Monroe C. L. Williams Blanks First Baptist Church S. W. Tucker Sixth Street J. L. Adams Jackson Street R. L. Ross Morris H. K. Litton W. L. Brewster L. T Society of Christian Service American Association of University Women C. C. Calvert Chauvin Avenue John Cecil Currie W. R. Hammond Inspector General Northeast Junior College Lorenzo Smith Presbyterian Auxiliary Ouachita Parish P.T. A Ouachita High School Burl Hollis Harrison Street Quachita Parish Frances Hotel Quschite ‘Parish PT. A Roan School of Dancing Robertine Rhymes Dorothy Wines Sherrouse Louise L. McGuire

Vicks VapoRub Soothes Throat Chest and Back Relief

A historical note describes massaging the throat chest and back with Vicks VapoRub then applying a thick layer and covering with a warmed Seene for comfort. It claims warming skin effects and medicinal relief to aid restful sleep.

Vicks

Secret room haunts a storm wrecked house party

In the Wisteria Hall mystery a murderer is believed to still be inside after Aunt Maggie’s death. A blinding storm and flat tires prevent police contact while the guests search for a hidden room, clues, and a possible link to a cryptic note. Thomas, the old gardener, hints at prior talk of a secret room as Sally probes the eerie estate.

Maggie Sally Bill Shecovaces Thomas Eethomas Gardner Indy Bessie Andrew Alice Roswell Ill Kirk Consid Esterday Begie Lindy Generay Ally Wisteria Hall

Christmas Party Plans For Business And Professional Women

The club's regular meeting discussed annual Christmas events including a party and baskets for needy families. Each member will receive a memory gift, and baskets will include foodstuffs but no dresses. The party is set for December 29 at Mrs R N Slater's home with members present.

Business and Professional Women's Club R. N. Slater Mary Hester Florence Powell Jewell Wise Evelyn Reims Nora Downes Hazel Wakefield Alice Bauer Mary O'Kelly Kate Perkins Gladys Miles John

First Birthday Celebration at Hearne Home

Billy Morris Hearne enjoyed his first birthday with friends Eliza beth Hutchins Jack Edwin Martin Harry Lee Arnold and others. Mrs M B Hearne served refreshments. mothers A E Williamson I L Yeager R A Irby and others attended. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Biedenharn visited New Orleans for the weekend.

Billy Morris Hearne M. B. Hearne Elizabeth Mae Hutchins Jack Edwin Martin Harry Lee Arnold Arthur Griffith A. E. Williamson I. L. Yeager R. A. Irby Howard Griffith Harry Arnold J. J. Hutchins Carter Martin

New Pattern No 8848 Promises Elegant Waistline Dress

Fashion notice highlights pattern No 8848 with a fitted waist, drapery lines, peplum, bracelet sleeves, and concealed skirt fullness for sizes 12 to 20. Materials suggested include crepe, velvet, or chiffon thin wool. Price and ordering details given along with a Spring Fashion Book notice.

News-Star—World Today 7Th Ave New York N. Y

More Draftees Will Be Called in Southeastern States

Atlanta Dec 16 More than 11006 registrants in the eight Southeastern states will be drafted for a year of military training under the selective service program. Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee supply white and Negro draftees with detailed counts by state and stationing at Fort Bragg Fort McPherson Fort Benning Camp Blanding and Fort Jackson. Exact call dates were not announced.

Atlanta Army Fourth Corps Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Fort Berrancas Fla Fort McClellan Ala Fort Bragg N.C Fort McPherson Avlanta Camp Blanding Fort Benning Fort Jackson 5. C

Cat finally taken from 25 foot well

Figaro the cat spent five days in a yard well with rising distress. Firemen said a ladder was unusable due to a roof and a law blocked animal rescue. The King County Medical Society offered to shoot the cat. Jack S. Marden then descended the rope, retrieved Figaro, and brought him out safe.

Seattle Figaro Harry Wright King County Medical Society Jack S. Marden

Speakers Bureau Formed at Louisiana Tech Debates

Debaters from Louisiana Tech under Dr. Elton Abernathy form the Speakers Bureau to present free debates to North Louisiana high schools. Four Tech students spoke at Gibsland High School on freedom of speech and press versus Fifth Column activity. Selma High School is slated for a future visit.

Ruston Elton Abernathy Louisiana Tech Speakers Bureau North Louisiana Abernathy Dr. Abernathy Tech Gibsland High School Clyde Shrell James Hendricks Shreveport Minor Poimboeuf Lois Read Pollock

British Sub Sinks German Cruiser Bremen in Baltic

Twenty five years ago today December 16 1915 the British submarine sank the German cruiser Bremen in the Baltic Sea.

Associated Press Bremen Baltic

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Mrs. Kilpatrick Mrs. Wallace Civic Music Association Anna Dorfmann Oak Scarlatti Opus Chopin Vienna Sauer Business and Professional Girls’ Club Thomas Butitta, Jr W. E. Moore, Jr Annette Marie William Edward St. Matthew's Catholic Church Monroe Roumain Peters Benny Alexandria Cross Fox DeSiard Children’s Fancy DeSiard St Witte Vie Troria Aent Parents’ Magazine Consumer Service Bureau Monroe, Louisiana Medora Field Medora Field Perkerson Nie Smith Elbert Bernice Wright Mamie Ober Effie Allen Malcolm Biedenharn Jo Ann New Orleans George Wesley Smith Monroe Poetry Society Elizabeth Carr University of North Carolina Robert Carr Collinston Miss Carr Carolina Inn Chapel Hill Alex Guerry Louis Chalif Sol Meyers Rosalia Kusin Joseph Kusin Chicago T. H. McMillan John Permenter Per Menter McMillan Larry Fox Principia Preparatory School St. Louis Mrs John Fox Laurence Fox Kansas City Riverside Weil T. C. Rowland Phone 6802 Hubby Monroe Office Equipment CO Walnut St Glesnes Oculista Fene Viaia OP. M
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