Holly Wreaths and Christmas Traditions in Town
Social notes describe holly wreaths and mistletoe decorations, the Druids and Romans influencing Christmas customs, and local residents gathering greens. Fundraising by club women for T B Sanatorium continues with bake sales, while nurses attend the American Journal of Nursing anniversary dinner at St Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Drusus
Germany
Southland
T. B. Sanatorium
Pine Top
I. Baer
St. John Street
Catholic Daughters
Localite Harry Granary Returns From Paris for Christmas
Mr Harry Granary arrived the first of the week from Paris France where he had been living for several years and will spend the Yuletide with his mother Mrs Belle Granary and sisters Mrs Clarence Oakley and Mrs Harry Oliver Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Granary
Paris
France
Belle Granary
Clarence Oakley
Harry Oliver, Jr
Community Holiday Events and P T A S Gatherings
Local groups schedule Christmas plays dances and recitals from Friday through New Year. P T A meetings at St Matthew Claiborne and Lida Benton coordinate student concerts at Brook Mays and school auditoriums. Socials include Delta Beta Sigma events at Plantation club Lakeside Country club and Virginia hotel with charity ball and New Year’s Eve dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Benton P.T. A
Old Maid's
St. Matthew P.T. A
Delta Beta Sigma
Plantation Club
Delta Sigma
S. E. Huey
Eugene Windes
Milling Bernstein
John Cann
John Blackman
Lakeside Country Club
Cherokee Terrace
Frances Hotel
Ouachita Business Men's Club
Catholic Daughters of America
Billy
Buster
Jake
Duke
Ernest W. Cruse
Phi Kappa Fraternity House
Lakeside Couuntry Club
Mary Eleanor Coverdale
Delta Beta Sigma Sorority
Delta Sigma Fraternity
Virginia Hotel
Phi Kappa
Walter Kellogg
Billy, Buster
Teflis Grotto
Community society notes from Lake Providence events
Lake Providence hosts Methodist Society at Mrs. A S Hill home with devotional and review of That Other America. A playlet shows tithes and offerings. Yuletide program by Carroll Women’s club features Christ of the Andes. Rotary meeting features remarks on community needs. Attendees include numerous local members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
A. S. Hill
America
H. T. van Fossen
J. P. Davis
Preston Trimm
W. F. Bonner
D. B. Boddie
T. J. Slagle
R. E. McClendon
F. A. Babb
Carroll Women's Club
H. C. Shin
Andes
Mitchell
Grady Wyly
E. E. Erwin
J. E. Peeler
C. A. Rose
T. H. Estes
W. R. Abernathy
W. E. R. Mitchell
Eunyce Howard
Minnie B. Erwin
W. C. Lyon
E. C. Frenz
Bettie Erwin
F. H. Schneider
Rotary Club
Rotary
Frank Wilcoxon
Vicksburg, Miss
S. D’aubret
Tallulah
Vernon Sims
Oak Grove
Morning Star Synopsis: Emily Flees Husband on Wedding Night
Emily runs away from Edwin Barnes on their wedding night and passes out, then regains strength under Dr. Christopher Warde. He advises resilience and a Birmingham job. Emily contemplates returning to Edwin and seeks support from her friend Charlotte in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Edwin Barnes
Christopher Warde
Birmingham
Edwin
Charlotte
Dr. Warde
Frances Felton
Ardmore
Emily Finds New Life in Birmingham Studio Circle
Emily moves into Charlotte’s world in Birmingham, adapting to a rigorous ad business start and Bohemian social circle. Charlotte mentors her through studies, Open Forum play-acting, and late dinners with Anne Campbell, Viola Burwell, and a lively Evening Post cohort led by Jed Latimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Ireland
Ardmore
Anne Campbell
Salter’s
Viola Burwell
Salter
Anne
Viola
Emily
Birmingham
Bohemia
Greenwich Village
Jed Latimer
The
Evening Post
Jed
Steve Young
Marian Sims
Local residents gather for family visits and holidays
Mrs. W. H. Cheek travels from Sidoin Miss to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Howard. Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Boddie and C. W. Richards attend district pastors meeting in Monroe. Mrs. Bert Haller returns from a Tillar Ark reunion noting three family members share a birthday. D. H. Parker plans Christmas in Winterville Miss with daughter-in-law. Beverly Ann Mauldin joins from Memphis Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cheek
Sidon
Miss
R. K. Howard
D. B. Boddie
C. W. Richards
Monroe
Bert Haller
Tillar
Ark
D. H. Parker
Winterville
Shelby J. Byrne
Harry Mauldin
Beverly Ann
Memphis, Tenn
City Court Disposes Cases In Harper’s Court
City court cases were disposed of by Judge W. M. Harper in a session that concluded with rulings on several matters. The proceedings indicate routine handling of local legal matters and clerical actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Harper
City
Court Yesterday Handles Two Disorder Cases
Abraham Coates, named as a negro, drawn and displayed a dangerous weapon. fined $25 and suspended. Ken ith Dickerson, charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. fined $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Coates
Kenith Dickerson
Reykjavik Named for Iceland Hot Springs and Harbor
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, derives its name from the abundance of hot springs and the meaning smoking harbor. The toponym connects the city to its geothermal landscape and coastal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
Notable Visitors Include Local Residents and Guests
Oak Grove visitors included Miss Gussie Ross, Joe Kelly, John Kelly and Miss Martilde Taylor in New Orleans. W. C. McNeely moved to Monroe for a new position. Mr. and Mrs. J. T Williams hosted guests James Loyd and Mary Loyd from Mississippi and West Point respectively. Helen Threlkeld of St Louis is visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mason of Long Beach California spent several days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy James Moseley
Frances Hotel
Moseley
Eva Madden
May Read
Rosalyn Blackmon
Charline Lane
Louisville
Gussie Ross
Joe Kelly
John Kelly
Martilde Taylor
New Orleans
J. T Williams
James Loyd
Jackson
Mary Loyd
West Point
Helen Threlkeld
St. Louis, Mo
Mrs. C. S. Mason
Long Beach
Calif
Social visits and a declamation contest noted
Good Pine C L Ballard and daughter Catherine of Urania, and E B Cotton with son Jack of Monroe visited L D Wilson and G M Albritton. Rev R le Bridges and Mrs T B Perkins joined the declamation contest at Alexandria. Ruth circle met at I C Albright’s for Bible study with Mrs Bridges in charge. Attendees included Mrs Lee Prince, Mrs Thomas Lee, Mrs L D Wilson, Mrs G M Albritton, Mrs R Howe, Mrs Clem Billings, Mrs Yeager Gene Marshall and Mrs Fred Yancey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ballard
Catherine
Urania
R. le Bridges
T. B. Perkins
R. Howe Ats
Alexandria
Ruth Circle
I. C. Albright
Bridges
Lee Prince
Thomas Lee
L. D. Wilson
G. M. Albritton
R. Howe
Clem Billings
Yeager Gene Marshall
Fred Yancey
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Ociet Eve C. Bradford
Res
St. Francis Sanitarium
Swinson
LeBlanc
Edith Faris
Sybil Renaud
Thelma Cousins
Lucille Flowers
E. Cooper
Fouchen
B. Pettit
Flanagan
Warren Breard
Cook
Edward Jones
Arthur West
St. Matthew's Church
J. V. Planche
F. A. Blanks
L. V. Tarver
T. L. Morris
Julia Scott
R. N. Slater
Grace Aaron
Monsignor Planche
Grace
Algo
Tarver
Stanley Hodges
Miss Aaron
St. Matthew's School
Henry Florsheim
Edgar Florsheim
Baton Rouge
State University
Georgine Cole
University of Texas
Jeff Cole
W. F. Guerriero
Joseph Ballard
Vicks Generations
DIXIE
E.W. Sundstrom
New York
St. Charles St
Poydras St
Southern Pacific Steamship Lines
Morgan Line
Selby Arch Preserver
Drew Arch Rest
Fashion Plate Peacock
Foot Delight
Walker T. Dickerson
Holloway & Thompson
DeSiard
Claire Trevor
Helen Myron
Georgia Tucker P.T
Lila Scogin
Brook Mays Piano Company
DeSiard Street
Swartz P.T. A
Claiborne Community Club
M. L. Defreese
Socialists
Ball
Formal
Simon Shlenker
Mr. Shlenker
Vanity Fair
FABRI
Bella Scherck Davidson Woman's Shop
Lake Providence
Miss Jewel Bass
O. C. Bass
Phoenix, Ariz
Nettie Blum Moyes
Pearl F. Brown
Ida Fisher
Eva L. Lindsey
E. A. McPherson
Nellie McPherson
H. D. Baley
W. Q. Cantwell
J. C. Reed
J. C. Weatherly
Myrtle McPherson
L. J. Burgess
J. C. Shepherd
Jack Bailey
A. F. Gilmore
W. S. Stephens
J. E. Brown
Susan E. Hart
G. S. Hopkins
Ford Land
Charles Hart
G. A. Langhofer
Vail Delany
Herman Schwart
F. H. Schneider, Jr
W. D. Brown
R. A. Rentz
W. Y. Bell
Edith Wilson
J. F. Scurry
C. R. Evans
W. D. Brown, Jr
Hart
Morning Star
Open Forum
Little Theatre
H. H. Graham
W. C. McNeely
E. B. Cotton and Son
Jack
Ouachita Nursery
Loe
Jackson St
Carl Brisson Arline Judge
William Frawley
Ship Cafe
Hollywood
Ena
Fou
Alice Faye Ray Walker
Bebe Daniels
Mitchell & Durant
George Raft
Joan Bennett
Edmund Gwenn
Maureen O'Sullivan
Norman Foster
Gene Strattong Porter
Eckles
Tom Brown
Freckles
Virginia Weidler
Laurie-Lou
Carol Stowe
Mary Arden
RKO
Radio 4
Laurel and Hardy
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