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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

5

Monroe singer enchants Monroe audience at candle light concert

Miss Emma Louise Biedenharn contralto of Boston delivered a candle light concert at the city high school auditorium with pianist Robert Irving. The audience gave a fervent ovation after each number praising her deep contralto range and phrasing with selections from Samson and Delilah and Des Hold My Hands Tonight.

Emma Louise Biedenharn Boston Mass Joseph Biedenharn City High School Robert Irving Des Bond Sibella la Girometta Joseph Monroe Mr. Irving Miss Biedenharn Miss Bidenham Loughborough Fay Foster Trees

Marriage of Miss Madeline Jackson to John P Simmons

Miss Madeline Jackson and John P Simmons were married in a double ring ceremony Wednesday December twenty second at the Jackson home. Rev D W Poole of Franklinton La performed the ceremony. Mrs Simmons a social figure with many wedding gifts. Simmons works with Shreveport Tile Co. in the city. Also noted are guests Dr and Mrs J E Berbyshire of Marion Ind and Miss Carlotta Hollingsworth visiting relatives and a local doctor preparing to depart for Charity Hospital in New Orleans.

Madeline Jackson R. A. Jackson John P. Simmons D. W. Poole Franklinton Simmons Parish Shreveport Tile Company

Daniels Mobley United in Mer Rouge Ceremony

Miss Frances Daniels daughter of Mr and Mrs John Daniels of Mer Rouge and Mr Byron Mobley were wed at the bride’s sister Mrs C E Odoms home 201 Wood Street on Sunday December 18. Rev L T Hastings of First Baptist officiated with close family and friends present. The bride wore a handsome gown.

Local Bride and Groom Celebrate Noon Ceremony

The couple exchanged vows in a French beige crepe ceremony and pink carnation bouquet. A six o’clock bridal dinner followed with Mrs. W. M. Logan Mrs. John Williamson and Mrs. J. B. Shaw assisting Mrs. Odom. The Mobleys left for their honeymoon and are publicly welcomed at 201 Wood Street.

W. M. Logan John Williamson J. B. Shaw Odom Mobley Wood Street Mer Route Mr. Mobley

Holiday Guests and Club Dinner Announced in Shreveport

Miss Edna Ponnell visits the Black home in Shreveport while Robert Ervin and H. Ervin enjoy holidays with the Ervin family. Dr. and Mrs. Seale and Mrs. Lucy Seale are guests at the West Side home of their aunts. Riverside Country Club invites members and families to a turkey dinner at one on Sunday January first with reservations via Mrs. Reardon. Miss Olive Ferguson spends holidays in Houston Texas.

Archie Melgrem Charlotte Breard P. M. Atkins River Front Eleanor Ruth Atkins Riverside Country Club C. Barbour Dixie Chapter Masonée Temple Lotus Club Alpha Omicron Pi Virginia Elmer Slagle T. T. Howe C. W. Moffett A. J. Renaud Regina Moffett Irene Quinn Renaud Phi Kappa Fraternity W. F. Cummings Henry Briggs Harold McGeorge Carlton Lyons John Peters H. H. Reardon George Hyle Travis Oliver Edna Ponnell Shreveport Harry Black Robert Ervin University of Alabama H. Ervin Memphis, Tenn H. C. Ervin West Side Thomas Seale Sheridan Wyoming Lucy Seale Sue Whyte I. L. Evans Seale Veteran’s Hospital

Regional Guests and Illness Notices in Local Households

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bolmer and two children of Port Arthur Texas visit Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Britt on the West Side. Mrs. Louise Nawadny suffers influenza while her daughter Bertha Nawaday recovers from a similar illness. Mr. G. W. Little spent holidays with relatives in McComb Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Culver and Miss Alice Culver visit kin in Birmingham Alabama. Holiday guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stevens with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Morgan and their son Gordon.

Allen Bolmer Port Arthur Texas S. Mayeux Cottonport W. R. Britt West Side Louise Nawadny Bertha Nawaday G. W. Little McComb, Miss C. A. Culver Alice Culver Birmingham Ala Mrs. W. L. Stevens Mrs. W. L. Morgan Gordon

Christmas Dinner Brings Stevens Family Guests Home

Of Sibley Louisiana and Mr J E Morgan and baby of Shreveport. As customary each year Mr and Mrs Stevens were hosts at Christmas dinner with all their family connections. Mrs Herman Masur entertain ing a very attractive guest Miss Estelle Simon of New Orleans Louisiana.

Sibley J. E. Morgan Baby Shreveport Stevens Herman Masur Estelle Simon New Orleans

Cox Ransdell vows unite Dubach and Lake Providence

Henry C. Cox of Dubach and Anna Ransdell of Lake Providence wed at the bride’s parents home with Father Robert H. De Vriendt officiating. Mazie Hunter and Roy Fuller served as bridesmaid and groomsman. The couple left for a Florida trip and will reside in Ruston after February first. The bride, daughter of a district official, is a niece of Senator Joseph E. Ransdell.

Florida Ruston Dist Francis Xavier Ransdell United States Joseph E. Ransdell

Meachum Dowdey marriage solemnized at local church

A marriage of much interest was celebrated at seven o'clock Monday evening in the parsonage of the Methodist church. In attendance were a few friends. The bride was Miss Oralie Dowdey of the area.

Marriages unite Dowdey and Meachum in city ceremony

The youthful daughter of Mr. Oran Dowdey and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Thompson wed Mr. Roy Neal Meachum of Wynn Arkansas in a ring ceremony performed by Rev. Marion S. Monk. The bride wore Mediterranean blue satin with old lace and pearls and was given in marriage by Roy Masters of Omaha. After a visit to Memphis they plan to reside at 211 South Fifth Street, city. Meachum works for Missouri Pacific railroad.

Oran Dowdey S. B. Thompson Roy Neal Meachum Wynn, Ark Marion S. Monk First Methodist Church Roy Masters Omaha Neb W. G. Mangham Meachum Memphis Tenn J. C. Meachum South Fifth Street City Mr. Meachum Missouri Pacific Railroad

Lower Priced Coats to Close Out Sale

Our lower priced coats will be included in the pre inventory price reduction sale beginning tomorrow. Fashion Shop at 108 St. John Street, just around the corner from Ouachita Bank.

Fashion Shop St. John Street Ouachita Bank

Two Boys Hit by Hit-and-Run Drivers Saturday

Two boys were struck by fleeing motorists Saturday night. John Inzina of 819 Grand Street was hit at 5 30 PM and Homer Blankston of 809 South First Street was struck on a bicycle at Fourth and Layton streets around 7 PM. Neither motorist stopped.

John Inzina Grand Street Joseph Inzina Homer Blankston South First Street Fourth Layton Streets

Revelations of a Wife Sequel Delays a Romantic Tangle

In Adele Garrison’s absorbing sequel, Lt. Graham and Jackson navigate tensions around Eleanor Lincoln and Mary Veritzen. Jackson frets over Miss Lincoln’s marriage prospects, while Noel’s love for Mary becomes a catalyst for shifting affections as the two discuss trust, flirtation, and future meetings at The Larches.

Love Adele Garrison Mr. Jackson Eleanor Lincoln Veritzen Miss Lincoln Young Veritzen America Mary Jackson Noel Eleanor Miss Mary Coperight

The Woman in the Case: Farndale Death Shadows

John Arden in London hotel rooms becomes involved with two women linked to the mysterious death of Lord Farndale. Scotland Yard Detective Furneaux questions longtime servant Thompson about family quarrels, letters, and possible Buenos Aires ties as leads emerge in the coroner’s inquiry.

John Arden Palace Hotel London Exmée Sinclair Arden Lord Farndale Eamée Arden Arden Cr Sinclair Frankland Eamée Immingham Jones Furneaux Thompson Bermore Mr. Bermore Jr Buenos Aires Drimmingham Jones Buchanan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louis Casper Episcopal Parish House Bantock Girometta la Voix Saint-Saens Clough- Leighter J. Alden-Carpenter Pearl Curran Bien Jolie Wolff Bros DeSiard St Ford Levi Stationery Company Paul Pim W.t Bussesiies Jackson-Simmons E. L. Wright J. E. Berbyshire Marion, Ind Carlotta Hollingsworth the Baptist College Eunice, la Mr. Miller Hollingsworth Frank P. Rizzo Charity Hospital the Grand Floral Co Olive Fergusons Houston MRS Collins Mulhern Gladys Mulhern Lydia Mulhern Hermany. Collins Alto First Baptist Church of Hastings Grover Cornett Mary Benoit Larkin J. Mulhern W. Hicks John A. McCoy Killarney Mrs. Collins Points Georgia D. A. Sartor J. R. Hemler Julia Sartor Ballard Ruby Beane Aubrey Thomason M. E. McCoy Rayville Madge Louis Tracy Scotland Yard Criminal Investigation Department Thorpsen Wopy Lowe Treg Semuurrew
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