Selig Open House Showcases Yuletide Cheer and Nuptial Plans
A large Selig open house in Monroe celebrated Yuletide gaiety with Mrs. E Jack Selig hosting, daughter Nanette home from Chicago, and son Jack Selig Jr aiding. Guests enjoyed an elaborate reception with roses caviar and an aperitif bar while the event introduced Nanette Selig’s fiancé Martin Fuhrer of Chicago ahead of February wedding plans. Additional notes cover Christmas gatherings, American Legion Auxiliary charity work for disabled veterans, and upcoming open house at Dr Crayton Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jack Selig
Nanette Selig
Chicago
Jack Selig, Jr
Miss Selig
Louise Mulligan
Columbia
Mrs. Wise
Mr. Selig and Son
United States
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Louisiana
L. J. Hulin
Bunkie
van Vines
T. V. Piersol
Alexandria
Carville
Marine Hospital
New Orleans
Louisiana Department
Carmen Breazeale
Natchitoches
Murder Tonight in British Village Prompts Scotland Yard Visit
Detective inspector from Scotland Yard investigates the murder of the despised Arthur Burdett in an English village. Alf Durley, a tramp, unwittingly holds a key clue with a notebook bearing Dale Shipley’s name, while constables and locals intertwine in a tale of suspicion and dubious alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hylton
Arthur Burdett
Burdett
Howe Enderton
Beieves
Marchester
Uccuse
Charles Fanshawe
Fanshawe
Cuthbert
Young Fanshawe
Alf Durley
Rozzer
Dale Shipley
Scotland Yard
Velvet and Fur Dinner Frock With Fox Border
A red velvet cocktail and dinner frock features puffed short sleeves and a striking fox border that V comes to a head near the waist. The design exudes elegance and youthfulness with a modern collar detail.
Welcome 1937 with Lakeside Club Celebration
The article notes the old year 1936 departing toward New Year’s Eve and the infant 1937 awaiting a festive public appearance at Lakeside Country Club and the Cherokee Terrace of the Frances hotel. Reservations surge, noisemakers ordered, and social events unfold in homes and parties. Guests include Walter Kelly, Charles Waites, and the Olivers from Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Country Club
Cherokee Terrace
Frances Hotel
Lakeside Club
Walter Kelly
Charles Waites
Shreveport
R. H. Oliver, Sr
New Year Events At Local Clubs And Social News
New Year’s Eve ball planned for Lakeside Country Club members and guests. Virginia Hotel hosts a New Year’s Eve dance sponsored by the Tephis Grotto at 10 p.m. Mrs. James C. Liner and others entertain at a 3 to 5 coffee hour. Jean Davis faces serious illness at St. Francis Sanitarium. A New Orleans specialist consults with local physicians. Mrs. Thomas Hayes recovering from a week’s illness. Dean and Mrs. C. C. Calvert and daughter Marguerite visit for several days, as Calvert on leave from Northeast Center L. S. U. furthers post graduate work at Peabody College. Eleanor Clare Woodward visits Chatham. Ann Dennery of New Orleans guests of Dr. and Mrs. D. I. Hirsch. Mrs. L. Kirsch and Miss Mildred Kirsch of New Orleans stay with Mrs. Paul Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Davis
Ronald Lee Davis
St. Francis Sanitarium
New Orleans
City
C. C. Calvert
Marguerite
Roger Frisbie
Dean Calvert
Northeast Center of
Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Visit of Mr and Mrs Keller and Betty Keller in New Orleans
Miss Betty Keller of Ursuline Academy New Orleans visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Keller during a family stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Keller
Betty Keller
Ursuline Academy
New Orleans
Mrs. Keller
Holiday visitors and family ties populate area records
A long parade of relatives and guests fill homes across Quitman Sabina Shreveport Alexandria Jonesboro Dodson Mooringsport Magnolia Smackover Smackover N Y with Thanksgiving and Christmas visit patterns. Notable items include John Brown’s burial on a Lake Placid farm and multiple families hosting relatives during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Lake Placid, N. Y
Christmas Holiday Visits Around Louisiana Families
Tullos Miss Clara Brewer of L. P. I. Ruston spends holidays with parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brewer. C. H. Timberlake visits in Alexandria with Mrs. Timberlake, Char line and Lloyd Jr. Stewart Storey family with Judge and Mrs. Cass Moss of Winnfield. H. H. Stewart visits Mrs. Liner in Hodge. Janet Milam and John Milam return with Misses Reid to Mooringsport. O. G. Milam hosts visits in Mooringsport. Charlie Horton and Carl of Oakdale spend weekend with Lynn Steed family. O. G. Milam hosts Christmas Day guests, J. B. Milam of Dodson others.
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D. M. Frantom
Alto
W. T Frantom
West Monroe
D. B. Frantom
Blanche
Lucille
Calvert
Prentice
Calhoun
B. A. Tarver
Lavinia
Ben
Jack
Sue
Earl
Gene
Monroe
F. J. Scharf
Virginia
John Breard
Bobbie
Ray
Roy
W. A. Bennett
Sonny
F. N. Morrison
Fairbanks
D. E. Morrison
Swartz
E. D. Morrison
John Scarf
Johnnie
Jo Ann
Frantom
J. B. Milam, Jr
Don and
Elaine
Ruston
H. M. Gatlin
Mary and
Me, Jr
Jonesboro
Lloyd Parker
Dodson
Miss Stone
Robin
Mary Louise Reid
Mooringsport
Clara Brewer
Mrs. E. R. Brewer
Stewart Storey
Mrs. Storey
Judge
Cass Moss
Winnfield
Janet Milam
John Dan Milam
Misses Robin
Charlie Horton
Carl
Oakdale
Lynn Steed
O. G. Milam
J. B. Milam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Selig
Killarney
Jonas Selig
Mack Gill
Maud Gill
Irwin Lemle
Rita Hartman
Farmerville
Sydney Gill
Maud Selig
Dave Cromwell
Celia Taylor
Duke Selig
Alex Wilenzick
Dean Selig
Louis Cohn
Robert William O'Donnell
Mary Louise
Frederick Lewis Seaman
Frances Monroe
Jack Hancock
San Francisco
Calif
Yuletide
R. H. Lloyd
Department
Crayton Brooks
North Third Street
J. J. Kennedy
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Thomas Tydings
Clara Mae Tydings
Margaret Nevins
Moberly
First Christian Church
Mrs
T. F. Causey
Los Angeles
R. H. Causey
Courtney Oliver
Oliver
Island Drive
Mrs. M. Kennedy
Memphis, Tenn
W. A. Walker
Mr. Walker
W. C. Bell, Jr
W. C. Bell, Sr
Tucson
Ariz
Pilcher
Beauty School
Catalpa
R. Simmons
Serpentine
Wit Thoma
Princetonians
Radio
Gulf of Mexico
Canadian
North Louisiana
Hotel Frances
Laurence W. Meynell
Durley
Guvnor
Vergeant White
Mr. Durley
Curley
Alf Curley
White
Darley
Fentown
Corse
Cotyright
Lawrence W. Meynell
Virginia Hotel
James C. Liner
Melba Liner
F. C. Bennett
Mary Louise O'Donnell
Frederick Seaman
Thomas Hayes
Eleanor Clare Woodward
Chatham
Ann Dennery
Mrs. D. I. Hirsch
L. Kirsch
Mildred Kirsch
Kirsch
Paul Keller
Quitman
Ben Brooks
Sabina, Kas
A. Q. Brooks
Johnnie Brown
Mrs. J. S. Bryan
Blanche Williams
J. S. Bryan
Mrs. Dawson Scroggins
Phoenix, Ariz
Mr. Scroggins
R. B. Blalock
W. M. Barber of
Friendship
Fred Bond
Mrs. Bond
Mrs. Wright
Harold Thomas
Jefferson Military School
Sam Thomas
W. D. McKay
Magnolia, Ark
Sam Curry
Stephens, Ark
W. G. Tyson
Glen Tyson
H. C. Storey
Grant Cane
J. K. Sto
San Antonio, Tex
T. Storey
Eric Brown
Edith Fordyce
W. Eb, Gammill
T. M. Rabb
E. L. Young
Haynesville
Jack Benson
Jacklyn
George Benson
Jimmie Sehon
Huttig, Ark
Ellis Sehon
Juanita Weaver
Louisiana State Normal
Mrs. W. O. Weaver
Guy Sedberry
Jewerline and
Lolita
Smackover
J. M. Beebe
Tullos
C. H. Timberlake
Mrs. Timberlake
Charline and Lloyd, Jr
H. H. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Liner
Hodge
Judy Sorel
Wizard of the Taps
Christine Duval
Glenna Jane
Maureen Rio
Earl Carroll
Tom
Groucho
Rollo
Harpo) Kane
Mary Dugan
Vicks Via
Rittenhouse BC Asaumes
Continental Distilling Corporation
Philadelphia
Louisiana Candy & Cigar Company, Inc
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