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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

2

Walter Kelloggs Give Dance At Country Club

A Lake side Country club Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kellogg drew wide society attendance. The Yuletide salon featured crimson candles holly mistletoe and southern smilax with guests in formal dress. Dr. and Mrs. Scott Hamilton joined Mrs. Hamilton's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Breard for a Yuletide visit before returning to New Orleans.

Walter Kelloggs Lakeside Country Club Walter Kellogg Kellogg Mr. Kellog Scott Hamilton Mrs. Hamilton John Breard New Orleans

Annual New Year’s Eve Balls Across Lakeside and City Venues

Social notes report multiple New Year’s Eve activities. Lakeside Country Club hosts an annual ball for members and guests. Cherokee Terrace at Frances Hotel hosts another sponsored by local hosts. Teflis Grotto brings a Virginia hotel ball. Y M H A holds its own member event at 10 p.m. A formal gathering at the Masur and Shlenker homes invites friends, while society guests include Miss Elizabeth Olney of Rochester and Miss Violet Meyer’s hospitality.

Lakeside Country Club Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Billy Buster Jake Duke Herman Masur Irvin Shlenker Masor Teflis Grotto Virginia Hotel

Christmas Visits and Social Roundup in Local Town

Start Poke Wynn of Shreveport visited the area while Mr and Mrs Henry Griffis of Camden Ark and Mr and Mrs J W Alsbrooks shared time with relatives. Families from Bastrop Rayville Ida Archibald Monroe Winnfield and Borger Texas joined in holiday guests and gatherings. A local high school box supper funded a Christmas tree for local children.

Henry Griffis Camden, Ark

January Garden Suggestions From Ouachita Agent

January gardening tips focus on soil prep and manure broadcasting. Mrs. Jewel McQuiller lists clearing old plant matter and burning debris, spreading barnyard manure if available, or building ridges with furrows for planting. Suggested plantings include onions, tomatoes, eggplant, various cabbages, mustard, turnips, peas, lettuce, shallots, and related cultivars with timing notes through January.

Jewel McQuiller Parish Florida New York Grand Rapids

Gunnison woman returns from Mississippi sleet and ice

Mrs. M. D. McNeil of Gunnison Mississippi came home Sunday after a car trip with her son O. N. and daughter Miss Lillian O'Neil of Monroe. They described severe cold, sleet and ice covering ground at Gunnison as they traveled back to town.

M. D. McNeil Gunnison Miss

Halley's Comet Noted For Short Tail Yet Vast Length

The report notes Halley's comet displayed a relatively short tail among comets but stretched about 50 million miles in length, highlighting its impressive span despite the shorter tail.

Emily Barnes Faces Home Struggle and Merchant Meeting News

Emily Barnes debates submission to her husband or reform of him while her father supports her. Jeffrey has long been a martyr to his daughter's sense of duty and will stand by her if needed. Edwin returns and reports the merchants association meeting.

Emily Barnes Jeffrey Emily Edwin Merchants’ Association Frances Darling Junior Buddy Sonny Toodles Frances Rose

Edwin Burns Controversial Book Sparks Rift Between Lovers

Emily reveals she is pregnant as Edwin confronts her about Norman Douglas and burns the book he deems vile. The couple argues over propriety and art, then reconciles as Emily’s condition and impending motherhood shift their dynamic and future plans.

Emily Edwin Norman Douglas

Injured Women Thrown From Mule In Bayou Macon Swamp

Mrs Willie Durbin and her young niece from six miles southwest of Pioneer were hurt when a mule tipped them into the Bayou Macon swamp. A passing truck brought them home. A separate item notes a Navajo woman planning divorce, setting her husband’s saddle and belongings outside their hut.

Pioneer Bayou Macon Willie Durbin

Double bill closes at Paramount theater with Sweet Surrender

The Paramount ends its run today with the film Sweet Surrender and Mardi Gras Nights on stage. Tamara the Russian star debuts in Sweet Surrender alongside a big Broadway style cast including Frank Parker Helen Lynch and Jack Dempsey. The production features Miled Strauss Dancers Nadon Singers and tunes by Suesse Wayne Swanstrom with Beahan adapting.

Paramount Theater Tamara Roberta New York Herbert Fields Monte Brice Frank Parker Ace A & P Gypsies Atlantic Hour Helen Lynch Russ Bown Bert Wheeler Arthur Pierson Jack Dempsey Abe Lyman Sara Mildred Strauss Nadon Dana Suesse Mabel Wayne Arthur Swanstrom Edward H. Heyman Melville Freeson James Hanley Larry Ceballos Rosario Bourdon Edward Lilley Charles Beahan Hadji Baba and Company Glen Dale Chicago Chandu NBC Omar Columbia Broadcasting System Ig Frank Moeser

B. C Reliefs Pain In Three Minutes For Periodical Ailments

A periodical pain relief remedy called B. C. promises soothing effects within three minutes. Prepared by a registered pharmacist it blends several ingredients used by physicians to rapidly relieve cramps headaches neuralgia musculoskeletal pains and fever without habit forming drugs. Available in 10c and 25c packages sold at druggists.

B. C

Doctor Williams and Mrs Williams Return From Visits

Dr. G Douglas Williams and Mrs Williams have returned from visiting Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs F H Schneider of Lake Providence and Dr Williams grandparents Mr and Mrs W S Smith Sr of Magee Mississippi The Smiths recently celebrated their sixty fourth wedding anniversary.

G. Douglas Williams Ouachita Parish Health Unit

Australian Defense Dept Funds Runways and Drainage Project

The defense department of Australia authorizes 10000 pounds for new runways and drainage at northern airports. The investment aims to improve air operations and prevent water-related damage in the region.

Defense Department of Australia

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