Memories Of A Happy Christmas Day Linger
Christmas celebrations at Renaud's studio featured a tree gift distribution and a ballet and dance program. Attendees included the Reitzell family, Marion Gordon Fraser of New York, and Ann Johnston of Shreveport. The Missouri Pacific Women’s Club meeting was postponed to January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renaud
Santa Claus
Rye Night
Clara Beil Hair
Beneud
School of Iny
Ann Shafto
Carol Emerson
Marion Lewise Guerriero
Heather Hodges
Beverly Conway
Wilma Sandel
Marjorie Eubanks
Ann Todd
Barbara
Missouri Pacific Women's
Murder in the Field House Mystery at Medora Commons
Yesterday after a long vigil no one can determine who killed Aunt Maggie. The attack appears connected to Sally and Bills house party with Lieutenant Gregory on scene examining hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Maggie
Maggie
Sally
Bill
Gregory
Roberts
Coroner Dodson Arrives as Inquest Opens
Coroner Dodson and Coroner Marshall join the inquest into Mrs. Ambler’s death. They question Bill and Mrs. Stuart about the will, beneficiaries, and possible enemies while noting estate value and potential tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marshall
Gregory
Mr. Marshall
Stuart
No Time for Comedy to Headline Little Theater Season
The Little Theater announces No Time for Comedy as its third pro gram show. Written by 8S. N. Behram and produced by Katharine Cornell at the Playwrights’ Theater, the 1939 Ethel Barrymore Theatre production starred Cornell Olivier and Gillmore. Tryouts will be held after the new year with public participation invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theater
N. Behram
Katharine Cornell
Playwrights’ Theater
Ethel Barrymore Theater
Miss Corn
Ell
Laurence Olivier
Margalo Gillmore
Lorenzo Smith
Christmas and New Year Events At Local Venues
Carolyn Swain Carl Tidwell and William Whitfield entertain at the parish house. Mr and Mrs J seiadioten host a 9 to 10 pm open house for their daughter Betty Middleton at the Sigma Phi Omega ball on the Frances hotel terrace. Sunday the Business and Professional Women's club hosts its annual Christmas party at Mrs R N Slater’s home at 8 pm. Marriage of Annette Bultits and W E Moore Jr at St Matthews Catholic Church 3 30 pm Tuesday New Year’s Eve Teh Grotto hosts a 4s New Year’s Eve hall on the Frances hotel terrace 10 pm. Mr and Mrs Alvah Learned of Freeport spent Christmas day with their mother Mrs Marion Learned who accompanied them back to Freeport for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reitzel
Amy
Reitzell, Jr
A. G. Hill
Frank Y. Reitzell
William Bowen Reitzell
Mary Elizabeth Werner Reitzell
H. V. Reitzell
Bastrop
J. O. Young
Mildred Honeycutt
Frances Reitzell
Reitzell
Carolyn Swain
Carl Tidwell
William Whitfield
Business and Professional Women's Club
R. N. Slater
Annette Bultits
W. E. Moore, Jr
St. Matthews’ Catholic
Teflis Grotto
Frances Hotel
Alvah Learned
Freeport
Tex
Marion Learned
Local residents of Rayville and surrounding areas visit relatives this week
Rayville residents Ola Kimman and Maude Brown visit George Grimes family. O L Knox and E Archer travel with Con nell to visit son in law and Maxwell family. Guests include L E Head Sara Head Linda Jean Kavanaugh Ruston Bill Clinton King Shreveport Purvis family visitors from Tchula. Alex Kaiser from Chicago and Daytona Beach visits Max Fischer kin. Dorothy Ann Verser and Dr George Webb from Tallulah stay with Colonel J W Summerlin. Billy Morley convalesces from flu at his parents home. Dr Charles Moseley from New Orleans spends weekend with Mrs Moseley and J W Summerlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Knox
E. Archer
Rayville
Connell
Monroe
Alexandria
G. K. Maxwell
George Grimes
L. E. Head
Sara Head
Lenda Jean Kavanaugh
Ruston
Bill Clinton
Clay
W. B. King
Shreveport
Alex W. Kaiser
Chicago
Illand
Daytona Beach
Fila
Max Fischer
Dorothy Ann Verser
George Webb
Tallulah
J. W. Summerlin
Oak Grove Cosmopolitan Club Sees Year End Meeting
The Oak Grove Cosmopolitan club held its final 1940 meeting at Mrs. Maggie Holland’s home with Miss Aline Holland as hostess. Mrs. Edgar McCormick led the session. program by Mrs. Gerald Couch. Mrs. Mary Francis Butler reviewed Mrs. Miniver. Mrs. W. C. Hudson spoke on American Homes. Evelyn Petty reviewed Trees. white elephant contest by Floyd Weems. American Legion Junior Auxiliary and leaders hosted a joint party with games and dancing. refreshments served by multiple leaders and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Maggie Holland
Aline Holland
Edgar McCormick
Gerald Couch
Mary Francis Butler
Miniver
W. C. Hudson
Evelyn Petty
Floyd Weems
American Legion
C. A. Franklin
D. M. Copeland
Mae Kelly
W. H. Keller
E. E. Hurley
Mary Ellen
Catherine Heath
Ruby Lee
Palma Wilson
Mary Katherine Lee
Malbe Russell
Juanita Copeland
Edna Caroline Briggs
Sally Beth Williams
Wrangler jumper blouse pattern with waist downcut appeal
Pattern No. 8850 offers a wool plaid to velveteen jumper blouse with a waist downcut, gathered skirt, and sash belt. Sizes 11 to 19 require yardage listed. send 15 to The News Star World for pattern and size details. Spring Fashion Book due in two weeks.
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Io Incoin
News-Star—World Today
7Th Ave
New York
N. Y
Christmas carols and community gatherings noted in Memphis report
The article lists multiple local families and individuals in Memphis visiting, hosting, and attending events. It mentions girls singing carols Sunday and Tuesday, a bingo party with prizes, and numerous names of attendees and guests. Group No. 1 of the American Legion Junior Girls met with plans to provide a basket to a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
E. B. Hurley
Esta Fey Hurley
Sera Jane Keller
Melford Corp Veteran Ties Highlight West Coast Lumber Firm
The seven year veteran at Melford Corporation, a major west coast lumber plant, is noted among industry circles. C. C. Sheppard travels to Baton Rouge for a state mineral board meeting where he serves as a member. Mr. and Mrs. Wander Gin visit Prescott after Welcoming Mrs. Stuart's mother. Mrs. Federico Macia arrives from Miami to visit her parents in Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marshall
R. Marshall
Lieutenant Gregory
Stuart
Melford Corporation
West Coast
C. C. Sheppard
Baton Rouge
State Mineral Board
John D. Stuart
Prescott, Ark
Federico Macia
Miami
Frs
Mra. O. B. Ferree
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Ociet Jsve
C. Bradford
Michael Lohan
Karl Thompson
Bill Heyl
Armandine Anthony
Fay Lyn Guerriero
Nancy Ledbetter
Prentiss Massey
Sue Turner
Gay Olcott
Joy Sutton
Mary Rita Smith
Larry McCarthy
John Guerriero
Lloyd Voorhees
Bobby Voorhees
Jack Herrick
Richard Rosenbaum
Jackie Doss
David George
Hugh Biggar, Jr
Bobby Led
Marion Gordon-Fraser
New York City
Emma Louise Biedenharn
Fraser
London
England
Biedenharn
Ann Johnston
Mrs
Fred Fudickar
C. A. King of
Quincy, Calif
Edwin Theus
Phore
DeSiard
Medora
Thomas Marshall
Coroner Dodson
Ison
Mr. Dobson
Bull
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Mr. Dodson
Berts
Himrshall
Mr. N
Guothae
SKUNK
Mary Martin
Ola Kimman
Clay, la
Maude Brown
C. M. Purvis
Tchula An
George C. Purvis
Billy Morley
Charles Mosely
New Orleans
Oak Grove
Ters
Norman Jack Coden
Adrienne
Barbara Lou Smith
Esta Fay Hurley
Aline
Arzell Russell
Sarah
Jane
Virginia Ann
Marjory Keller
Fay M. Howell
San Diego
Calif
Dess Howell
Laura Simpson
Jerry Simpson
Henry Jackson
Port Bolivar, Tex
A. W. Emms
Andrew Jackson
Arden B. Smith
Barbara Lou
Jesse
Memphis
Tenn
Mrs. Smith
Baptist Hospital
Cutron-Kelly Unit No
W. Byarfleon
Lyon
Willie B. Heady
Naval
R. S. Milliken
Unit
National Pod Fense
Department
Clarks
Everette Gillespie
Louisiana Central Lumber Company
Forest Lumber Company
Oakdale
Allen Parish
Medford Corporation
Medford
Ore
Gillespie
Pine Ridge
Lie Et
Canae Yee Hee Hs Lu
Helleiney
Thomson
America
Cray
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DeSiard St
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