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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

6

Altrusa Club Dinner Adorns Yuletide Splendor

Altrusa members enjoyed a four course turkey dinner in a festively decorated private dining room. Guests included Miss Virginia Arrant, with gifts distributed from a decorated Christmas tree. Juvenile Musical Coterie members performed at Jerry Biedenharn’s home, followed by refreshments and social hour. plans and visits noted for local families and members.

Altrusa Club Max Vate The Frances Virginia Arrant Julia Hunter Evelyn Reims Bernice McCoy Clydie Cox Catherine Fitzgerald Mamie McNeill Dorothy Feaster Hattie Taylor Agatha Burkett Eimese Jerry Biedenharn MacDowell Music Club Patsy Smith Patsy Sager Jane Birdsong MacDowell Fund Betty Ann Cruthirds Patsy Riggs Charles Werly Becky Hatfield Virginia Mitchner Jean and Ann Cruthirds Bobby Anders Jean Hemier North Fourth Street

Miss Fannie Faulk Weds Mr Munholland in Recent Ceremony

Miss Fannie Lucille Faulk daughter of Reynolds Faulk wed Mr Herbert M Munholland son of Emma Munholland and the late M M Munholland on Saturday December 7 at First Methodist Church. Rev A M Freeman officiated in a small gathering. The bride wore a Como blue ensemble with roses and valley lilies. The couple reside at 230 Pargoud drive and Mrs Munholland teaches at Lida Benton school.

Fannie Lucille Faulk Reynolds Faulk Herbert M Emma Munholland M. M. Munholland First Methodist Church A. M. Freeman Mrs. Munholland Pargoud Drive Mary Louise Walters Lambert William Clyde Walters Mr. Walters Joseph Earl Huff W. T. Rogers Avenue B East Barksdale Field Shreveport Preston Taylor Helen Coil Gordon Ragsdale Huff Ouachita Parish Northeast Junior College Barksdale Boulevard Bossier City

Mystery at Sally’s House Party Reveals Hidden Secret Room

Yesterday Aunt Maggie was murdered and a puzzle is underway as guests at Sally’s house party rise in tension. Sally climbs to the third floor to search Aunt Maggie’s papers hoping to uncover clues about a secret room in the old house that could explain the murder.

Maggie Teast Wen Sally Bob Kirk Erest Bill Aunt Maggie Bessie Alice Kir Georgia Sherman

Secret room clue hunt turns to genealogical maps

In a Georgian house, Sally and Kirk search Aunt Maggie's papers for a clue to a secret room. A genealogical map showing Sherman’s Georgia march shifts the focus from ghosts to history, as companions join the hunt amid whispered suspicions.

Kirky Maggie Georgia Sherman Kirk Sally Claire Alice Bob Medora Field Perherson

Bonita and Guests Travel To Oak Grove and Surroundings

Bonita Mrs Hattie Hope visits her son and daughter in Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs F R Newsom hosted guests from Hamburg Ark and Jacksonville Fla. Thad Windsor and Richard Pendleton visited Milford Del. The Nesoms moved to Bastrop. Twenty nine guests joined a joint birthday party for Kenneth and…

Hattie Hope Mrs Charlie Hope Oak Grove F. R. Newsom A. O. Hobbs Hamburg Ark H. A. Buchner Jacksonville Fla Thad Windsor Richard Pendleton Milford, Dela T. P. Miller Glenn Nesom June Bastrop Nesom Boyd Smith Kenneth

Birthday Party Honors Two Girls With Big Cake

Jean and her sister ages 15 and 11 enjoyed a large two tiered birthday cake bearing their names. Between dances guests were served toasted marshmallows wieners cake and cold drinks. The honorees received many gifts. Mrs. Arthur Baggett is convalescing at home after an operation in Monroe. Lloyd Newton Boone Scott Simma and Boyd Smith recently left for Alexandria for temporary employment.

Jean Arthur Baggett Monroe Lloyd Newton Boone Scott Simma Boyd Smith Alexandria

Christmas events and wedding notices in Roan area

A dense list of holiday gatherings and social functions including a Christmas banquet at the Masonic Temple and multiple Christmas tree parties. Recurring hosts include the Lida Benton P T A the Thompson Wood Lee auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans the Astruman Book club and Beta Delta. Wedding celebrations feature Miss Dorothy Maye Sherrouse and George Adrian Gear at the Crystal ballroom Virginia hotel with associated open houses.

Masonic Temple Lida Benton P.T. A Roan School of Dancing John Sherrouse Sherrouse-Gear Thompson Wood Lee United Spanish War Veterans South Grand Street Astruman Book Club McGuire Stanley Blower R. B. Henry Herbert Steer Armandine Beraud St. Matthew's P.T. A Harold Engstrom Mirror Room Frances Hotel Dorothy Maye Sherrouse George Adrian Gear Crystal Ballroom Virginia Hotel Leta Gilbert W. B. Gilsbert Lannie Calhoun, Jr Lannie Calhoun Beta Delta Cherokee Terrace

Ford couple return home after Burden Lifting Day program

Columbia residents Mr. and Mrs. E F Ford return to San Anselmo California after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E D Coats. The First Baptist Church of Columbia held a Burden Lifting Day program Sunday during which they were engaged in activities and reflections.

Mrs. E. F. Ford San Anselmo Calif Mrs. E. D. Coats The First Baptist Church of Columbia

New Mother to Be Fashion Pattern No 8849

Today's Pattern showcases a dress and jacket for expectant mothers with a square neckline and adjustable fullness. The set features a short smock jacket with a square yoke, and can be made in spring fabrics or wool crepe. Sizes 14 to 42 with fabric requirements and ordering details included.

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

Bridger Family Plans Winter Stay In Nearby Home

Mrs. H C Bridger plans to join husband and son Charlie soon. She traveled to Orville Alabama this week to bring her mother Mrs R L Sutton to spend the winter with the Bridgers. Mr and Mrs C H Watson visited relatives in Jonesboro Sunday.

H. C. Bridger Orville Ala R. L. Sutton Mrs. C. H. Watson Jonesboro

Burglar To Window With Gun Forces Sleepers Money

A burglar robbed a sleeping man in his residence in Memphis, waking him with a gun and forcing him to hand over cash at the window. The assailant’s actions indicate a calculated crime carried out inside the victim’s home.

Payorf Memphis Tenn ~i

British forces penetrate trenches near Armentieres

Twenty five years ago today on December 18 1915 British troops breached German lines near Armentieres but were repelled and forced to withdraw.

Armentieres

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