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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
2
A Christmas essay recalls humility over ornament, then the Monroe social scene blooms with dances at Layton Place and Cherokee Terrace. The issue notes a wedding at Congregational parsonage, poinsettia care tips, and holiday visits from families across nearby towns amid mistletoe lore and local club gatherings.
Inspector Hylton questions suspects including Lumsdale Arthur Burdett and the Reeves’ maid after a murder in Hope Enderton. Dale sweer housekeeper aids the investigation as Shipley’s late dinner alibi draws scrutiny and doubt grows about who had motive to kill the old miser.
In Enderton Court the Inspector confronts Andrew Lumsdale about a Post Office mystery and a photograph pack. Mrs Reeves is linked to the case as further clues surface, revealing a village crime web and motives behind Arthur Burdett's death.
Richard Castles a Louisiana State University student arrived Thursday to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs I C Castles. Mr and Mrs J J Devereaux and family plan to spend Christmas with relatives in Vicksburg. Mr and Mrs J H Watkins of West Monroe enjoy their entire family for the holidays. Also arriving during the week were Mr John Watkins of Sherman Tex and Mr and Mrs
Mark Davis and son Mark Jr. of Tupelo Mississippi visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Basil and son Jack Basil of Beaumont Texas arrive to spend the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Blackwell. Miss Dorothy and Elizabeth Davis will spend Christmas with their uncle and aunt in Winona Mississippi. Miss Lucille Schocher of Chicago will be the holiday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Weil.
The notice lists open houses and dances across venues including Lakeside Country Club Phi Kappa fraternity Cherokee terrace and Frances hotel rooftop events from Friday through New Year’s Eve. Notable hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Strauss Arent Hirsch Selig and Fuhrer with guests from Chicago Many Louisiana visitors and local students are mentioned.
The Concordia Bank and Trust Company with branches in Vidalia and Ferriday announces a six per cent dividend to its stockholders the first in years. Bank directors also plan a Christmas present for every employee. Rosalind Russell note about shopping is a separate anecdote.
The junior class of Hico High sponsored by Miss Aline Richardson staged Billy's Aunt Jane in the school auditorium last Saturday. Cast included D. Lewis Kenneth Williams James Brazil Dalton Gilbert Eddie Britt Albert Brazzill Marshal Jackson Odie Loyd Jiffie Foknea Mary Elizabeth Alexander Annie Maud Murphy Enez Burgess and Alice Ruth Doss.
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