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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
City and parish schools prepare Christmas programs as students decorate rooms and perform carols and recitations. The city high school plans a "Stunt Afternoon" with returning graduates joining the program. Both systems will reopen on January 2.
Tampa resident Velma Harrison asks Monroe Louisiana police to locate her father Rit Red Harrison who she has not seen in 20 years. In a December letter she details a son Chile and a brother John and offers to cover expenses for aid in locating him.
Three women typify different beauty types across the empire. London weighs diverse feminine forms against the classic British standard as portrait painters photographers and sculptors compare styles of beauty through these three Venuses of the regime.
Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant church will host a Christmas pantomime At the Door of the Inn tomorrow night at 7:80. After the entertainment a traditional Christmas tree will be held with Santa Claus and gifts for all. Members and friends are invited to attend.
Santa Claus visited the entire staff of The News-Star yesterday in a festive appearance. The event brought cheer to newsroom workers as they welcomed the visitor and shared smiles.
The Monroe post office faced a record holiday peak with 15,000 registered packages shipped yesterday and many uninsured parcels. Staff worked until 2 15 this morning to ensure on time delivery while cash transactions for the year may exceed 127000 dollars.
New, just arrived frocks at the fashion shop near Ouachita bank on 108 St John street. Bright styles tempt shoppers with fresh summer looks and affordable prices.
The Monroe Welfare Association stores clothing, food, and many toys on the second floor awaiting distribution. Officials hope by Saturday night every item is placed in homes to aid families, with elders receiving clothing bedding and meals while children gain toys and dolls. Mrs Josephine McNally Blanks continues her directing role.
A brief item notes the distribution of gifts to the needy in the city and surrounding area, aimed at aiding the less fortunate residents. The report emphasizes charitable efforts by local organizers and volunteers during a period of hardship.
Virginia hotel bursts into gala attire as a large Christmas tree stands in the lobby after being placed overnight. Local guests gather to admire the seasonal centerpiece amid festivities and seasonal decoration.
A 20 foot pine was placed in the south end of the spacious lobby and adorned with tinsel and ornaments. Holly and Spanish moss were liberally distributed through the lobby and nearby coffee shop, creating a festive holiday atmosphere for hotel guests this morning.
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