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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1929

Page

6

New Year’s prayers and social scenes dot a busy season

A reflective New Year prayer seeks bravery kindness and empathy while the city fills with holiday gatherings. Mrs Meyer's elegant Fairview home hosts Violette, Smith College student, and a long list of guests amid fine dining, heirloom surroundings, and floral displays.

W. J. Meyer Fairview Violette Smith College Southampton Mass Meyer S. E. Huey George Goodwin Sara Neville Fleming Touchstone Mildred Cobb Benjamin Dawkins Alice Cobb Sydney Selvidge Sue Graves Victor Davis Louise Graves Carl Stroud Alyce Florsheim Fred Vaughan Charlotte Breard Scott Hame Eleanor Faulk Guy Campbell Elizabeth Johnson John Bishop Johnson Francee Miller Hadley Levell Kate Cox Grady Sleeker Julia Maroney James Swink Marie Collens Marcus Daley Margueritte Collens John Huey Angie Meredith John Wooten Anme Summer Potts Ben Knoefel Mignon Shelton Bernard Beidenham Bue Parker George Tidwell Imogene Hedges Vernon March Dorothy Mengis Duncan Kemp Claude Jones Bill Clarke Arthur Smith Gardner Young Henry Bernstein

Travel Stains Theme of Sermon by Rev Jordan

Rev Henry Jordan of Gordon Avenue Methodist Church used Travel Stains as the 11 oclock sermon theme. He cited John 13 10 and urged washing impurities through daily devotion. He warned that worldly dust accumulates on character and urged a December pure heart through Christ as the way.

Henry Jordan Gordon Avenue Methodist Church Jesus Peter

Detained couples at Mt Vernon school by armed citizens

Four youths were stopped at Mt Vernon school by armed citizens who turned them over to the sheriff. Sheriff Milton Coverdale said depredations had occurred at the school and citizens aimed to break up the practice. The two young men claimed they planned no damage.

Mt. Vernon Milton Coverdale David I. Garrett

Brilliant New Year Dinners Promise Gayety In Monroe

City revelers head to Riverside and Edgewater clubs for elaborate New Year Eve dinners and dances. Miss Marjorie Lamkin headlines at Edgewater with vaudeville acts as Monroe rings in 1930 with lights, balloons, and celebratory plans.

Phi Kappa Virginia Ball Room Riverside Country Club Riverside Monroe Edgewater Country Club Aso Marjorie Lamkin Clarksdale Europe Miss Lamkin Edgewater Cousine Virginia

Young Men Face Possible Trespassing Charge From Campout

Mr. Garrett said the group, mostly from Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, intended only a simple fire outing to roast weiners and marshmallows. He is undecided on charges but said trespassing is a possibility if pursued.

Garrett Ouachita Parish Morehouse Parish

Gamma Rho Plans Hike and Picnic Tuesday

The general science club at the city high school led by teacher W. C. Spight will hold a picnic Tuesday. Members known as the Gamma Rho will hike to West Monroe to visit the Ban.

General Science Club W. C. Spight Gamma Rho West Monroe

Senior Class Hike to Bancroft Plant and Brown Mill Visit

The group plans a 10 a.m. departure from the city school campus led by Mr. Spight. They will hike to the Bancroft plant for an inspection and then proceed to the Brown mill for lunch before returning late in the afternoon. Participants should bring lunch and about a quarter for drinks. former senior class members are invited.

Brown Paper Mill Company Spight Bancroft Brown Mill

Theft of auto wheel and tire reported

A wheel and tire size 30 by 450 were stripped from an automobile owned by E. W. Kitchens at 315 Harrison Street between 6 30 and 7 30 last night. The theft was reported to the police department.

E. W. Kitchens Orange Street Harrison Street

Men Arrested On Possessing Intoxicating Liquor

A. M. Jenkins and L. V. Evans were arrested yesterday by Sheriff Milton Coverdale and two deputies on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor near the Brown Paper mill.

A. M. Jenkins L. V. Evans Milton Coverdale Twoputies

Talks To 3

Adrian, a bright boy sent to boarding school, faces teacher admiration and peer ridicule. He hides uncomfortable whispers and conspiracies from classmates while learning to survive as the favored pupil turned outsider, highlighting the struggle to fit in with boys.

Adrian

Story of a Wife's Love's Reawakening Triumph

Adele Garrison chronicles a domestic scene around Mother Graham and her grandsons as a daughter-in-law contends with family discipline. The narrator hesitates between joining the standoff and avoiding offense while siblings scheme in the hall outside Noel's room. Continued tomorrow.

Adele Garrison William Harrison Roderick Richard Junior Middle Dicky Mary Katherine Noel Mother Graham

Roadster Pledge Sparks Romance Amid Hollywood Dreams

John Andrew Kellogg pays $4,084 for a Mercury roadster to impress Anne as he chases a chance at fame with Consolidated studios. On a Utah to California drive they fall in love, discuss marriage, and face a looming test of his luck and honesty as they pursue a film industry breakthrough.

Father Winter Dan Noel Roderick Junior Jane Antrew Kallogs Hety Stalions Barbara Thornton Mary Ts Perees Playboy David Craig John Andrew Barbara Craig Hollywood San Francisco California Anne Amen Utah Aspe Los Angeles San Peter Merriam Pete Mercury Anne Plana Kellogg Consolidated Blake John New Haven Pink Millertons

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