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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

5

Gift of daily kindness highlighted by church and clubs

The article urges year round Christmas from the heart with gifts of patience cheer courage and forgiveness. It notes plans for the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Washington January 13 to 16 with state representation and a reception. Projects include libraries and community enrichment and lists numerous Louisiana club leaders and chairmen across departments.

James General Federation of Women's Clubs Washington, D. C Edward Pilsbury Louisiana Federation Richard K. Boney Tallulah General Federation Pilsbury Boney Louisiana Washington

One-piece Pajama Pattern 2251 Offered by Monroe News Star

Pattern 2251 for a one piece pajama set features a diagonally closing bodice and wide trousers suitable for sleep or lounging. Fabrics include cotton broadcloth chambray rayon cretonne and percale with sizes 14 through 42. Requires 312 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16. Catalogs and pattern price details provided.

Monroe News-Star Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Holiday visitors and social events brighten the season

Miss Gertrude White and Miss Clara May Clark of Mer Rouge visit in the home of Misses Jo Mary and Dean McKain for a dansant at Riverside Country Club and other Yuletide gatherings. Also noted are bereavement sympathy for Miss Mary Norwood, Ruth Williams as a guest in Spanish City, and local families celebrating birthdays and hosting guests during Christmas.

Gertrude White Clara May Clark Mer Rouge Jo Mary Dean McKain Riverside Country Club Ruth Williams Adelia Sandel Spanish City

Dancing Party at Riverside Club Honoring Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Alden Shotwell hosted a dancing party at Riverside Country Club in honor of their daughter Pollyanna Shotwell and guests Miss Elizabeth Overton and Miss Elizabeth Brame of Alexandria. About 100 guests danced to a colored orchestra as the ballroom sparkled with holiday décor and each leading guest wore vivid evening gowns.

W. G. Lawhead North Third Street Wallace Nelson Shreveport Pete McCall Louise el Dorado Ark T. W. Douglas Wallace Neilson Louis Bonnie Vaughan Atlanta Dale Lawhead M. W. Fassmann Mattie Douglas Addie Walker Gladys Woodham Nelson W. H. Shipp Riverside Club Alden Shotwell Riverside Country Club Pollyanna Shotwell Elizabeth Overton Elizabeth Brame Alexandria Miss Shotwell Brame Miss Overton Shotwell Alston R. A. Shotwell Elizabeth Hartley Lealis Hale Phillip Smith

Notable Texan Artist Visits Louisiana Heritage Scene

Houston artist Amos Lee Armstrong, born in Louisiana and a founder of the Shreveport Art Club, visits family in the state. He has studied in New York, exhibited in New York, and contributed to several regional art groups while renewing inspiration from Teche country and northern Louisiana hills. Roy Mullen returns to Henderson after holiday with his mother Maud Mullen.

Amos Lee Armstrong Houston Texas William Armstrong Armstrong Louisiana New York City Shreveport Shreveport Art Club Houston Sketch Club Natchitoches Art Colony Arts and Crafts Club of New Orleans Southern State Art League Louisiana State Normal Anderson, Montross and Waldorf Teche Roy Mullen Henderson Mrs Maud Mullen

Unsettling Guests Distress the Narrator at Farmhouse

The narrator faces nervous strain while planning a shore dinner for unexpected guests. Dicky offers light humor and support as the request from Lilian to invite Carolyn, Ronald Brixtean, and others adds pressure amid household tensions.

Lilian Dicky Madge

No Room For More Guests In The Summer Plan

Adele Garrison describes a crowded household facing a housing dilemma as Ronald and a Yale guest need space. Dicky proposes shifting Carolyn with Mam en Mary or attic and lawn options while Helena Brixton’s stringent preferences complicate arrangements. He promises a solution after a short veranda breather.

Lillian Helena Brixton Dicky Cally Katie Aerina Carolyn Mamen Mary Ronald Yale Mrs. Brixton

Coming Events and Society Notices for Wednesday to Sunday

Mrs Judson Smith hosts the Twentieth Century Book Club Wednesday at 3 p m New Year s Eve events include a Ball at Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Supper Dance at the Virginia Hotel Friday the Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday School meets at 7 30 p m for its regular business session C D of A meets at St Matthew s Auditorium at 7 30 Miss Geneva Lillian Eloise Lee and R P Lee Jr return home after Christmas travels to Tennessee and Kentucky.

Judson Smith Twentieth Century Book Club Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Virginia Hotel Philathea The Baptist Sunday School L. T. Hastings C. D. of A St. Matthew's Auditorium Geneva Lillian Eloise Lee Mr. Gilbert R. P. Lee, Jr West Side Tennessee Mentucky

Talks to Parents Talks to Parents INSTEAD OF PUNISHING

Advice to parents on discipline suggests punishment is a last resort and often ineffective. Emphasizes knowing the child, choosing proportionate penalties, and preventing misbehavior with engaging activities, routines, outdoor play, companionship, consistent care, and unwavering affection.

Alice Judson

Sunset Pass Bynoffsir Reveals Thiry and Rocke Bond

Thiry Preston admits a deep attraction to Rocke while fearing her brother Ash's violent influence. Ash suppresses rivals, forcing men away with threats and crime, and his cruelty provokes danger to cowboys. Rocke promises friendship as Thiry hints at a hidden burden to be revealed tomorrow.

Bynofsir Trutman Preston Ash Rock R Eck Gage Preston Thiry Wao Trueman Mother Alicea Mr. Rock Mr. Winter Nick Dad

Parish School System To Reopen Classes

Ouachita Parish schools including Ouachita Parish Junior College will reopen tomorrow after Christmas break which began December 22. Monroe City System and St Matthew s Parochial School will resume Monday after closing December 23.

Ouachita Parish Monroe City System St. Matthew's Parochial

Scout Troop 55 Reorganized at Louisiana Baptist Home

With 20 boys enrolled, Boy Scout Troop No. 55 was reorganized last night at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. The Kiwanis Club sponsors the troop and named R.

Louisiana Baptist Children's Home The Kiwanis Club

Scout troop committee named for active interest

A committee to take active interest in the troop is named by the club. Members are Bernard Biedenharn chairman Guy Campbell and Lester Scharff.

H. Murdough Comeposed Bernard Biedenharn Chasreman Guy Campbell Lester Scharff

Hampton Moore to skip inauguration pomp

Mayor elect HL Hampton Moore plans a modest inauguration next Monday. He will omit the traditional luncheon flowers and souvenirs to save money for the city treasury.

Philadelphia HL Hampton Moore

Official eavesdropper hears air mail pilots chatter

Washington reports Postmaster General Brown acts as an extra official eavesdropper on pilots conversations. He tunes a short wave set and listens to what air mail crews say to each other and to their bases.

Washington Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eve Bradford E. Horton, Jr Camden Arkawi Roy Buchanan Nogadoches E. Horton 8. B. Handy Chuaanon State Department General Federation of Women’s Clubs Art Cc. P. Gray Monroe D. Mornhinveg Opelousas I Aon Pottery Herman Barnett John Rogan Mary Herget Baton Rouge Correction W. A. Quirk Evergreen C. C. de Gravelles Morgan City A. L. Pilsbury Ben Knox Julia Volz Guy Kinnebrew Homer P. J. Schempp Oakdale Hardie J Redditt F. J. Williams Allen Ellender Houma Mary McRaven Johnson Richard Taylor Clyde Mobley Turner K. Butler E. A. Westwood Winnfield Anna Clayton Ellen le Noir Department of Education R. W. Davis Ruston Mabel Brasher N. H. Polk L. L. Judice Scott Adolph Baumgartner A. G. Reed W. E. Faught Welsh John Shuttleworth J. Louis Smith Covington Caroline Dormon Chestnut Victor Poirson Jeanerette J. P. Morton J. J. Cappel Bunkie Edward Stumpf Johnnie Cox Delta Sigma Fraternity Miss Cox Delta Beta Sigma Sorority News-Star Daily Anne Adams Coldfax Mary Norwood Barkdull Faulk School Clinton O. W. Zeagler Dorothy Zeagler Mrs. Zeagler Rocca Monaco, Sr Rocco, Jr Catherine Genusa Annie Costanza Katie Mae Frances Miano Katie Cascio Rosa Lee Catherine Monaco Rocco Monaco, Jr Joe Cascio Louis Costanza Charles J Leon Cascio Paul Lawrence Nola Tony Genusa Nick Parrino Benny Barberio Brother Cascio R. Monaco F. Genusa B. Miano J. Costanza C. Cascio L. Scalia Douglas Allen West Monroe E. N. Mansberg, Jr Mr. Mansberg E. N. Mansberg, Sr Xmas & Hove Holloway & Thompson Heart of Wife Graham Lee Chow Ronald Brixtean Marion Lil Adele Garrison Archie Black Jack Worthington Zane Grey Baptist Home
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