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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1928

Page

5

Diana White guest in city from Earl Carroll Vanities

Diana White a Monroe native and member of the Earl Carroll Vanities is in town as a guest and will attend open house hosted by Mrs. A. C. Morris. She rose from Models of 1925 to Ziegfeld Follies and plans to join an European company in spring before returning for the Vanities Christmas premiere.

Diana White Earl Carroll Vanities Monroe New York Earl Carroll Miss White Models of 1925 Broadway A. C. Morris Glenmar Avenue Gertie White Sam J. Caplan Elizabeth Angel Memphis, Tenn

Beige Daytime Coats Inspire Childlike Book Picks

Paris reports on fashion and literature for children, noting beige woolen coats with fur collars as a trend and praising simple, sturdy picture books. It highlights the Social Science Readers series, aimed at ages three to six, with clear pictures and short text about everyday experiences.

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Heartwarming Christmas Displays Brighten Monroe Homes

A festive civic feature highlights numerous illuminated trees along South Grand Street and other streets in Monroe. Residents and merchants, including Mr. Vassas, Mr. Paul, and C. A. Hunt, contribute grandly to holiday lighting, with plans to publish more names as the spirit spreads. The piece notes visitors from Memphis and Houston, local church events, and school activities shaping the Yuletide atmosphere.

South Grand Street G. B. Cooley J. L. Nelson Jackson Street Vassas Paul Royal R. B. Frizzell Louisville Avenue J. K. Brothers North First Street Roselawn T. T. Webb Malcolm Reidenharn C. W. Campbell C. Newton St. John Drive J. B. Thornhill Henry Montgomery Milton Coverdale St. John Street Frank Eason Third Street J. B. Clawson FE. N. Faulk Walnut Street Fred Hill DeSiard Road Spurgeon Smith Spurgeon Drive C. A. Hunt Monroe

Luncheon bridge honors Mrs Slagle with Yule decor

Mrs Porter Burgess hosted a five course luncheon on DeSfeld road in a Christmas bedecked home for Mrs William Slagle of Lima Ohio. Guests included Mrs J E Godfrey and others as bridge followed with gifts for Mrs Slagle and others. Miss Winifred G Monroe returned to Columbus after visiting.

Charles Reid Rosanne Houston Texas North Third Street O. Carroll Lillian and Normand Townsend William Slagle Lima Ohio Porter Burgess DeSfeld Road Bridge John Sherrouse Jesse Richeson Mrs. Slagle Mmes J. E. Godfrey Clarence Single Elmer Slagle James Burgess H. Peavy Clyde Brown J. Richeson C. White Fred Mecom Winifred G. Monroe Dan R. Gibbs Columbus

Holiday Calendar of Virginia Events and Dances

A condensed schedule lists a series of holiday dances and pageants from December 24 to January 3. Highlights include Virginia Lynch McNall’s studio dance for pupils, a Christmas pageant at Presbyterian church, a midnight show at Saenger theater featuring The Singing Fool, Four Horsemen Dance at Virginia hotel ball room, Lotus Club dancing party, and New Year’s Eve dinners and dances at various venues. Notable hosts include Frank Muntz and orchestra, Mr. and Mrs. Currie, and Eta Chapter Phi Kappa.

Virginia Hotel Frank Muntz and Orchestra Y. M. H. A. Club Four Horsemen The Lotus Club Eta Chapter Phi Kappa Fraternity Virginia Hotel Ball Room Louis Cosper Country Club Elizabeth Cosper

Guiding Your Childa A New Picture Book Guide

Mrs Agnes Lyne advises parents on selecting picture books for children aged two to four. She emphasizes that little ones benefit from visual stories as much as older siblings benefit from other gifts, highlighting the value of beauty in early reading.

Bunny Hugo Elizabeth Enthusiam Funny Bunny Robin Paul Anstruthes Donaldson Richard Sir John Winde fHlugo Sir John Alice Grant Rosmaal

Fire causes small blaze at Fourteenth and Wood

A defective fireplace in a colored dwelling at Fourteenth and Wood streets prompted firefighters from Companies 1 and 2 at 2 08 p m yesterday. The fire was quickly knocked down with damages estimated at about 25 dollars. The house, home to two Negro families, is owned by Ike Dembenski.

Fourteenth Wood Streets Ike Dembenski

Love's Awakening in the Brixton Family Crisis

Passages reveal Samuel Brixton's payment to Marion and a possible release agreement. Lillian and the narrator debate truth and future risks while Helena Brixton, Charles Owen, and Ronald navigate lingering tensions after a tennis game. (Continued tomorrow.)

Marion Helena Sam Charles Owen Owen Samuel Brixton Brixton Ronald Anchor Helena Brixton Lillian

The Young Pretenders and the Quiet Guardian

Hugo, Bunny, and Robin anchor a tangled domestic drama as secrets unfold. A motor accident traps Hugo’s dignity and tests loyalties while Bunny’s guarded past and Robin’s guardianship shape a fragile family web.

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