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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

5

Christmas Pageant Brings Walsh Parish Joyful Night

The Ouachita Parish High School auditorium hosts the Toy Parade directed by Regina Moffett. Junior Red Cross sponsorship supports clothing and feeding 25 underfed children. Mrs. John Bostic plans to stay with daughter Mrs. T J Ridge in Florida. Miss Myrta Reace Stewart, LSU student, enjoys holidays with her parents.

John Bostic Florida T. J. Ridge Land of Make Believe Ouachita Parish High School Regina Moffett Monroe Junior Red Cross Myrta Reace Stewart J. C. Bitewart

Christmas Week Events and Club Meetings Schedule

A detailed list of holiday activities and meetings runs through December 29. Items include St Francis Auxiliary gifts, Junior Charity League events at the Virginia Hotel and studio, Interdenominational Prayer Service, Delta Sigma gatherings, C D A officers meeting, Junior Charity League revue, Phi Kappa Dance, New Year’s Eve Ball at Cherokee Terrace, and a lengthy reflection on Christmas Week with religious and charitable themes. The Review Club met Monday with a study on The Short Story led by E R Yancey.

St. Francis Auxiliary Virginia Hotel Margaret Stovall W. B. Moore Lovers Lane Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Santa Claus Stevenson Phillips Brooks Bethlehem Review Club E. R. Yancey B. J. Breard Francis Bret Harte Jack London Henry Colbert C. B. Braun E. F E. Stewart Reece Majors Fred Fudicker A. R. Holloway Walter Rhodes

Patterned Frock Details and Pattern Book Offers

The feature lists pattern 2180 for a bo dice jacket look with contrasting binding and lining, available in sizes 38 through 50. Yardage guidance is given and a 15 cent pattern price plus a Winter Catalog option are noted, with order address in New York City. The page also covers a local event program with talks on classical music and piano performances, naming several participants and a three weeks visit ending in Baton Rouge.

Monroe News-Star Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Christmas social notes and family holiday travel

A long list of social announcements from the clinic and local families notes a newborn daughter welcomed at the clinic on December 21, various Christmas visits. Highlights include dancing performances by Miss Margaret Stovell, theater routines, bridge party hospitality, and travel plans to Russellville, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Mobile for Yuletide with relatives.

Margaret Stovell Paramount Theater Brooks Johnston Helen Hollingsworth Dutch Dell Helent Moore Clara Hall Jane Moheman Mary Jones Mary Jane Coleman Louise Hall Beth Beauregarde Berthal Jackson Louise Usyer Laura Grace Kendall Dorothy Kilpatrick Eloise Lively Henry Harden Harry Newman Dorothy Williams Lois Worlick Hilna Hair Mary Evelyn Moore Jane Newman Barrier Sills Forbidden Rose Jane Kilcrease

Talks to Parents A Guide on Early Childhood Stuttering

A 2.5 year old begins stuttering on some days. Causes include imitation, nervous strain, or fear. Treat the child gently, give time to speak, avoid ridicule, and build self-confidence with calm discipline and supportive playmates.

Testing Love For a Boyfriend Harsh Family Talk

Dear Virginia Vane explains a 16 year old girl wonders if her six month relationship is real amid family disapproval. Fannie advises going slow as loyalty spikes from parental opposition and notes that the boyfriend’s so called bad habits may not be easily erased.

Virginia Vane Fannie

The Liege Lady of a Boss Man Misread in Sickroom

In a tense hospital scene a wounded Chinese man believes the narrator is the liege lady of Hugh Grantland, the master figure behind Lee Chow. The narrator endures humiliation as a distracted crowd projects feudal loyalties onto her, while she questions the theory and tests his reading of English.

Katherine Harry Lee Chow Hugh Grantland Dicky Madge Lillian New York

Very well reading letter from patient tied to his care

Adele Garrison portrays Kath erine arranging pillows and a letter rack so a wounded man can read an English message, while a nurse and physician monitor his movements and the patient attempts to decipher Chinese characters following the English directions. Tomorrow continues.

Katherine Lee Chow Roderick Junior

In Love With Him A Cautionary Advice Column

A reader advised to slow down in romance, urges meeting other boys to test true love and avoid rushing into marriage. Grace counsels patience, modesty, and letting the relationship develop naturally rather than probing or pressuring the partner.

Quit Nagging Brown Eyes About the Boy

A moral note advises a jealous young woman to stop trying to bind a fickle lover. It urges finding another beau, accepting his wandering affections, and avoiding constant quarrels that could cost friendship.

Al Capone Sees Creditors in Federal Prison Visits

Chicago December 22. Alphonse Capone is accessible to creditors now. Emil Denemark, a politician and high end car dealer, obtained a federal pass to speak with Capone about remaining payments on two luxury automobiles. Capone is jailed on income tax conviction awaiting appeal.

Chicago Alphonse Capone Hore Emil Denemark Capone

Christmas Program by Ouachita Parish High School Glee Club

The Ouachita Parish High School Glee Club presented a special Christmas program in the school auditorium this morning. The entire student body and faculty attended the assembly, and Principal Jack Hayes offered a brief opening talk.

Ouachita Parish High School Glee Club Jack Hayes

Tucker III Ill At St Francis Sanitarium

Bobbie Tucker III, son of Bob Ed Tucker, is in St Francis Sanitarium undergoing treatment. He is a freshman at LSU and became ill while at college.

Bobbie, Tucker III Bobbie Tucker Bob Ed Tucker St. Francis Sanitarium

Mrs Hirsch III Removed to St Francis Sanitarium

Mrs. Hirsch, wife of Rabbi Hirsch, was taken from her home to St Francis Sanitarium this morning for medical care and observation.

Hirsch III F. K. Hirsch Rabbi Hirsch St. Francis Sanitarium

Sunset Pass Intrigues Draw Rock Toward Preston Ranch

Rock arrives at Sunset Pass to seek work from Gage Preston while weighing rumors of cattle rustling. He encounters Ash Preston at the cabin, who greets him with hostility and insults, prompting Rock to respond with calm challenge and insistence on his plans.

Sunset Pass Treeman Gage Preston Preston Aimon Thiry Rock Suneet Pass Asch Gage Ash Tory Wegontongue Cedar Creek Thiry Preston Prestons Jess Slagle Slagie Range Preston Slagle Jess Caleb Pass Ned Ash Preston Adh Cattie Red Butte Hartwell Stagle Missouri Sunset Creek Sege Zane Grey

Community Canning Benefit For Claiborne School Habitat

A charity canning event at Walter Norris's syrup mill aided Claiborne School. Volunteers filled 160 No 2 and 30 No 3 cans with meat and soup. The Claiborne School PTA bought a $6 young beef. the canned goods were valued at over $60, from a 150 pound animal. Contributions came from Mrs. Walter Norris and others.

Claiborne School Walter Norris Claiborne School Parent-Teacher Association

P. T. A. Receives Donations for Ground Grits

J. H. Cloyd and Ivy Wallace donated corn to the P. T. A. helping to grind into grits. Members of the P. T. A. cut costs to a minimum through these contributions.

J. H. Cloyd Ivy Wallace

Retired U S Army Colonel Henry C. Davis Dies at 78

Col Henry C. Davis, 78, U S A retired, died at his Columbia home after about two weeks illness. A Fairfield County native, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1883 and served at various posts. He once taught military science at Mississippi A and M College.

Columbia S. CC Henry C. Davis Davis Fairfield County United States Military Academy Missisesippi A M. College

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