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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1936

Page

3

Engagement Announced For Suzanne Hirsch In Monroe Society

Dr. and Mrs. David I. Hirsch announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne Carolyn to Dr. Edwin O. Soloman. The couple’s engagement adds glamour to the Christmas open house hosted by the Arent and Hirsch families in Monroe. Soloman, chief resident at Touro infirmary, is a Tulane medical graduate and Zeta Beta Tau member. The marriage is planned for June.

Monroe David I. Hirsch Suzanne Carolyn Edwin O. Soloman Abe Arent Arent Miss Hirsch Monroe Society Sophie Newcomb Edwin P. Soloman Birmingham Ala University of Alabama University of Pennsyl Vania Tulane Medical School New Orleans Zeta Beta Tau Louisiana Texas Gertrude Emma Brauer O. R. Brauer William Albert Smith William Smith Beeville Tex Forsythe Avenue Ernest D. Holloway First Presbyterian Church Monroe Boat Dock Miss Brauer Mr. Smith Edwin Soloman Mrs D. I. Hirsch

Christmas Tree Nominated Top Popular Global Emblem

The piece ranks the Christmas tree above the oak elm apple and pine as the most loved tree worldwide citing its central role in festive decor. It traces a mythic path from Egypt Greece England to modern Britain and discusses church and home adornments with holly ivy and laurel.

England Germany Greece Gentleman's Magazine Wrythen Wands Boughs Britain

Murder Tonight and Christmas Cheer Tie in Village Note

Inspector Hylton probes a murder linked to a mysterious Burdett parcel scare with Mrs Reeves under scrutiny and Lumsdale's odd account. Separate church notes praise a First Methodist white gift service spreading charity to 15 aged residents and orphanage support.

Inspector Hylton Stemsdale Arthur Burdett Dale Shipley Mrs. Reeves Hkeinige Lumsdale First Methodist Church Mary Goss Gordon Avenue Methodist Parsonage Ruston Woman's Missionary Society

Christmas Socials and Holidays Around West Monroe

A calendar of events lists Saturday dancing at the Lotus club for members and guests, a Sunday open house in Natchez for Nanette Selig and Martin Fuhrer, and multiple Christmas balls or teas at Frances hotel hosted by Delta Sigma, Dixie Chapter 179, and Phi Kappa. The notes also mention several local families visiting relatives over Christmas, University cadets, and sponsors Libby Haynes and Virginia Husted linked to the Phi Kappa ball at Cherokee terrace Frances hotel.

Lotus Club Jack Selig Nanette Selig Martin Fuhrer Chicago Delta Sigma Fraternity Cherokee Terrace Hotel Frances Frances Hotel Delta Sigma Dixie Masonic Temple Phi Kappa Fraternity Libby Haynes Virginia Husted Phi Kappa Cherokee

Mrs Emma Alexander Sits With Memphis Beethoven Club

Memphis dramatist Mrs Emma Alexander, a leading figure in local dramatic art, and her daughter visit for the holidays. Mrs John V Robinson hosts a church circle Christmas party on North Fourth Street West Monroe with carols, games, a tree and refreshments. Several guests and families are mentioned as ill during the holidays in New Orleans and nearby areas.

Mary Grace Lawn Leon McHenry Marion Institute Marion Ala Sam McRae Ben Lowey Jackson, Miss McHenry Raymond Spence Willams Georgene Welch Didla Margie Sue Lee Williams Ouida Welch Beethoven Eula Mae Barrette Ouida Saul Spencer Mary Robinson Emma Alexander Memphis J. L. Adams, Jr Alexander Beethoven Club of John V. Robinson North Fourth Street West Monroe Ts. H. F. Bordeaux

Amili Oil Farson Kerosene Incident Involving 60 Families

A historic note reports Amili Oil and Farson kerosene issue affecting about 60 families. Details describe a local fuel problem, possible safety concerns, and community impact in the area.

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