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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1939

Page

2

Doll Hudson Engagement With Henry Biedenharn Jr Announced

A social note reports the engagement of Doll Hudson to Henry Biedenharn Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Biedenharn of the city The announcement followed a cocktail party at the Virginia hotel during which Mr F G Hudson toasted the couple The couple plan to wed after Doll and Henry return from Mine Hutson and Wellesley College and the University of Illinois respectively.

Doll Hudson Henry Biedenharn, Jr Murray Hudson Crystal Ball Virginia Hotel Henry Biedenharn, Ors Henry Biedenharn Mine Hutson Doll Henry F. G. Hudson Miss Hudson Biedenharn Mr. Biedenharn

Inquest Hears Confession and Poison Links

The inquest examines Miss Lissey death with testimony from Mrs. McBain and Dr. Mayhew. Allegations touch Miss Temple, Jared Devoe, and Professor Murchison as camera cabinet keys and poison stock are questioned. Higgins, the garden keeper, discusses behavior and possible enemies as investigation continues.

Dr. McBain Miss Lissey McBain Edgar Murchison Professor Murchison Dr. Mayhew Michael Higgins

Coming Events Holiday Socials and Dances Across Local Groups

Local calendar lists a Thursday meeting of the Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars at 7 30 p m with a Christmas party at the Y M H A 8 to 10 p m. Beta Delta hosts its first annual Christmas dance at Frances hotel 10 p m to 2 a m. St Matthew’s Parochial school holds a homecoming birthday supper at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Open houses planned at Paul Keller home 8 to 10 p m. Mary Hayward visits from LS A Christmas holidays with her parents. Friday December 29 Alpha Delta Kappa tea dansante at Lotus club 4 to 7 p m Phi Kappa hosts its 18th annual Christmas ball Frances hotel 10 p m to 2 am invitation only open house during intermission for members and dates. Saturday December 34 Revelers ball in the star ballroom Virginia hotel 1 pm by invitation. Sunday watch night services at Methodist church 9 to 12. Mrs E L Williams of Mangham and Miss Evelyn Gordon of Port Arthur guest with Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson of West Monroe. Patricia Wilhite daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl D Wilhite of Perrville visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Everette of Shreveport.

Beta Delta Frances Hotel St. Matthew's Mildred Keller Maralyn Marshall Beverly Peavy Paul Keller Mary Hayward FE. F. Hayward Alpha Delta Kappa Lotus Club Phi Kappa Fraternity

Does Your Nose Clog Spoil Sleep in Night Relief Ad

An advertisement touts Vicks Va-tro-nol for nasal congestion at night. It claims drops in each nostril ease breathing and improve sleep, urging readers to try it tonight for relief.

Leaders of Y W C A Girl Reserves Meet at Lake Forest

A national conference opens at Ferryhall Lake Forest Illinois with Miss Betty Lyle as executive organizer. Dr Eduard Lindeman and Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will speak by radio on training for democracy. The event discusses adolescence social forces and democratic living. Membership stands at 333000 ages 12 to 18. Farmers in Missouri alter evening milk times to plane schedules.

Dr. McBain the Deanes Michael Tuck Bunny Charlotte Jean Jared Devoe Mrs. Mc Vex Ferryhall Lake Forest Lll Betty Lyle Miss Lyle Eduard C. Lindeman New York School of Social Work Franklin D. Roosevelt Lyle Missouri

Cornerstone for Laboratory to Be Laid December 29

New Orleans reports the cornerstone for a $1,000,000 Southern regional research laboratory to study agricultural product use will be laid December 29. speakers include Senator Bilbo and Representative Marvin Jones, with a 5 acre site near Lake Pontchartrein. Cotton, peanuts and sweet potatoes slated as initial research focus.

New Orleans Southern Regional Research Laboratory Bilbo Mississippi Marvin Jones Texas House Committee On Agriculture Lake Pontchartrein

Sinclair Lewis Plays Priest in Shadow and Substance

New Orleans reports Sinclair Lewis takes the role of Very Rev. Thomas Canon Skerritt in Le Petit Theater du Vieux Carre's Shadow and Substance. He rehearses with Father Edward Murphy guiding Latin grace and crosses, drawing praise for a respectful portrayal of Irish clergy. The production opens January 13 to theater members.

New Orleans Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry Thomas Canon Skerritt le Petit Theater du America Father Murphy Americana Ireland Lewis Bernard Szold New Orleans Little Theater Szold Litue Theater Belove

Nocturnal Rehearsal Sparks Morning Typewriter Resolve

Lewis declares he starts typing at 6 30 every morning after a late rehearsal. He emphasizes punctuality and discipline despite early work start.

Lewis

Processing tax suit dismissed in Louisiana case

In Shreveport a suit by Seligman’s Inc. Bastrop department store to recover 847.46 in processing taxes under the unconstitutional original agricultural adjustment act was dismissed by U S Judge Gaston L Porterie who said Congress withdrew jurisdiction. Separately in Copenhagen two Danish officers failed to answer roll call after Christmas furlough and were found to have enlisted as volunteer Finnish fliers.

Shreveport United States Gaston L. Pereterle Seligman’s, Inc Bastrop Department Store Porterie Congress Copenhagen Stockholm Finland

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