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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1936

Page

8

Yuletide at Louisiana Training Institute Brightens Inmates

The 150 inmates enjoyed a Christmas Eve Yuletide program in the auditorium with a large ornate tree and presents for each boy. Superintendent Harvey Dillon Principal John Jones and G W Twisler directed the event featuring Santa Hayward Henderson, the S T I quartet, and inmate groups performing classic carols. Santa handed out gifts as each name was called and a noon dinner of turkey vegetables pies and cakes followed the festive program.

Louisiana Training Institute Harvey Dillon John Jones G. W. Twisler Hayward Henderson Santa Claus Institute Twisler Dillon

Monroe bridge party and real estate transfers in Ouachita parish

A Monroe bridge luncheon honored Mrs. T T Howe and guests with prizes awarded for high and consolation scores. Real estate transfers in Ouachita parish included J A Hollis to Daniel E O Neal and George Gunby to Eva Spencer Dean among others. The article also notes university enrollments and farm- related hints amid other scattered items.

Ouachita Parish J. A. Hollis Daniel E. O’neal Alexander Monroe George Gunby Eva Spencer Dean Morningside Thomas H. McMillan Mildred R. Salley J. F. Heard West Monroe

Local institution hosts highly successful event

A local institution marked its event as among the most successful ever conducted, highlighting strong participation and organized proceedings that drew positive feedback from attendees.

Edinburg Bridge Tea Honoring Mrs Anders Draws Crowdedguest List

Mrs D K Meyer and Mrs John Snyder hosted a bridge tea for Mrs Harry N Anders at Meyers home. Guests received pink and green prizes with a pink pottery vase for high score and a green vase for second. The spread featured green and pink decor and linen table covers.

D. K. Meyer John Snyder Harry N. Anders Anders B. S. Landis Charles Hatfield Harry Anders A. D. Mayer M. S. Mayer William Kahn Joe Dante B. S. Landis, Jr O. Henry E. S. Lowry J. S. Gilbert Berry Gardner Ole Bridge Hollis Rogers C W. Berry, Jr Cicero Godfrey Logan Miller

Mrs Greer honored at Oak Ridge card party

Mrs Henry Pipes of Oak Ridge and Mrs Margaret Berry hosted Mrs D J Anders and Mrs E Fay Walter in a Christmas card party for Dr and Mrs McHenry Greer formerly of Winnsboro. The Moore Short home featured Christmas decor and a chicken spaghetti luncheon. A gift laden tree added merriment for guests including Mrs Lorvnne Higdon and several others.

Henry Pipes Oak Ridge Margaret Berry D. J. Anders E. Fay Walter McHenry Greer van Buren, Ark Winnsboro

Cooperative Dormitory Reduces College Costs

Stillwater Oklahoma report notes that 145 farm youths gain college access at 150 dollars per year or less through a cooperative dormitory. The program lowers cost barriers and broadens higher education opportunities for rural students.

Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Civilian Conservation Corps Stillwater Okla Oklahoma

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Lanta L. T Monroe Auto Top and Body Co N.L. Moore J. D. Harrison Herman Pylant Vern Funderburk J. D. Rogers W. P. Sellers George V. Cotton T.T. Howe Richard Watkins Q. Henry Scott Spencer S. Smith J. O. Henry Howe T. T. Howe Smith California University United States State Victor McLaglen Clark Gable Peter van Horn American Federation of Textiles, Inc NRA Palm Beach Fla Associated Press Ben Johnson S. H. Lee Gilbert Edinburg, Tex L. L. Gragg Tles DeSiard Gus Primos J. C. Steele Lumber Co. Inc West Monroe, la Boye Jackets O'Coats Gowns Gertrudes
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