New Year Reflections and Local Social Busy-ness
A reflective year end piece honors the 1932 losses and hopes for 1933 while noting New Year celebrations in Monroe. The article shares verses by Edgar Guest and reports on social events, church observances, and notable local gatherings at the Frances hotel and around town. It mentions Dr Wesley Roswell Coe of Yale discussing oyster sex changes and includes social notices of residents returning from trips and visits with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Frances Hotel
Meyer Jackson
Wesley Roswell Coe
Yale
Atlantic City
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Carpenter
Local Society Notes and Year End Fashion Rally
Calendar lists meetings of the Review Club Louise McGuire Chapter O E S Delphian Society Methodist Missionary Society Baptist Missionary Society Temple Sisterhood Study Club and Catholic Ladies Altar Society plus visits of Mrs Tabor Utley from Colorado Springs and a marriage at St Matthews Rectory. Shreveport social column notes a Yuletide visit ballooning closing year shopping fever with party frocks and Monroe shop windows showing glittering evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review Club
E. R. Yancey
Louise McGuire
Delphian Society
Monroe Hotel
Study Club
Carl McHenry
Catholic Ladies Altar Society
W. E. Reardon
Stubbs Avenue
Tabor Utley
Colorado Springs
Shreveport
H. E. Norrick
Belmont Apartments
Utley
Grace Sylvester
Monroe
Evening Fashion Parade Features Lush Silhouettes and Striking Gowns
The article describes glamorous evening wear with crinkled crepes and matelasse gowns trimmed with fur flowers and fringe. A notably slim dress in creamy matelasse with two oversized silk flower shoulder caps is highlighted. The scene notes guests Mr. and Mrs. Strauss and daughter Eva Caroline Strauss of Houston visiting Mr. and Mrs. Haas, with additional hosts Mr. and Mrs. Leibreich and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Goldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Eva Caroline Strauss
Houston
Tex
Henry Haas
Hyman Leibreich
Louie Goldman
Talks to Parents Talks to Parents
A child may repeat play due to underlying fears inhibiting initiative. Even with varied materials and peers, psychiatrists suspect unconscious worry. Parents should provide a reassuring home atmosphere and avoid punishment while encouraging social play to help the child explore freely.
Tack Removed From Lung of Child After Three Years
New York December 31. Five year old June Goldsmith lived with pains in her back for three years due to a carpet tack in her lung. After a bronchoscope aided operation the tack was removed following an X ray showing a foreign body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W.P
Little June Goldsmith
June
Attractive Morning Frock Pattern 2373 by Olne Oddams
Pattern 2373 features a surplice bodice with binding bows and a slenderizing pointed skirt. Long sleeves, a gay cotton print, vestee contrast, and sizes 36 to 48. Send 15 cents for pattern, catalog 15 cents or 25 cents with pattern. order writing name address size.
Sunday School and Services Schedule at Local Church
The church lists events including Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 B Y P U and BAU at 6 00 evening service at 7 00 with pastor preaching. Weekday gatherings include WMS Monday 3 00 council 6 30 deacons after, choir Thursday 7 00, Sunbeam Band Friday 3 30, Junior G A Friday 4 00. The pastor’s sermons cover Press Forward and In The Beginning God with a call to circumcision of the spirit amid a year opening prayers. The church is open daily 7 30 to 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Cobb
W. M S
Teachers’ Council
Sunbeam Band
Jesus
New Year Themed Sermons At Sabbath Services
Notices outline 9 45 church school 11 00 morning worship 6 30 young people 7 30 evening worship. Sermons focus on A New YearPsalm 78 7 and Think on these Things Philippians 4 8. Messages urge living today as eternity and cutting two days from life with reflections on yesterday and tomorrow.
Sunday Services and Reading Room Hours Notice
Sunday service at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a Wednesday 8 p m testimony meeting The Reading Room at 1108 Ouachita Bank building open daily 12 30 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays All are welcome to services and reading room Use The lesson sermon centers on God with citations from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health offering spiritual guidance and passages about God being all in all and divine Mind as the source of reality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Bank
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Welcome Home Church of God service notice West Monroe
Joe D. Porter pastor announces preaching at 7 15 Saturday night December 31 with Mercer Male Quartet for special singing Sunday school at 10 00 and sermons at 11 and 7 15 Sunday night inviting all to come with us and we will do thee good
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Joe D. Porter
Mercer
Central Baptist Church Invites All to Worship on New Year
The Central Baptist Church at 3400 Lee Avenue invites Baptists and unsaved residents of South Monroe to Sunday services starting with Sunday school at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:50. The sermon titled The Soldiers Morning Call. evening worship at 7:30. B Y P U at 6:30. A 3:00 Sunday afternoon men’s organizing meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Central Baptist Church
South
Monroe
First Nazarene Church Announces Interim Services
Corner of Thomas and Richmond Sts. calls parish to renewed determination after Pastor Camp’s passing. Rev. G. M. Akin to preach at all services starting Sunday January 1 and each Sunday until a permanent pastor is secured. Sunday school 9 40, Junior NYPS 4 pm, Senior NYPS 6 45 pm. Prayer service Thursday 7 30. All are welcome without a church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Nazarene Church
Thomas and Richmond Sts
Brother Camp
G. M. Akin
Services Mark Feasts With Eucharist And Sermon
On Sunday January 1 the feast of The Circumcision of Christ is observed with a 7:30 am Holy Eucharist a 9:30 am church school and an 11 am choral Eucharist and sermon. The passage recalls Christ under the law to redeem those under it and to grant adoption as sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Moses
Jesus Christ
Church Schedule and Sermon Topics
The church announces a 9 45 a m school service led by Robert H Goz as general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m with the theme God Clinic. Hi league meets 6 45 p m in the annex. senior league in the auditorium. 8 p m sermon titled The Religion of the Home. Missionary meeting Tuesday 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Goz
God
Immanuel Baptist Church West Monroe Announces Revival Messages
Pastor Driskell returns after illness to lead services at Immanuel Baptist Church Corner N 4th and Vernon. Sunday he speaks on How Prayer begins and its Results and the Need of and The Essentials of a Revival. Sunday school 9:45, morning worship 11:00, Y P U 6:00, evening worship 7:00. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Baptist Church
West Monroe Corner
N. 4Th
Vernon H. L. Driskell
G. C. Dennis
F. R. Hayton
Immanuel
Watch Night Service At Assembly Of God Tabernacle
Pastor E L Tanner invites members to a watch night service with the Lord's Supper and feet washing. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45 with J E Lindsey as superintendent, preaching at 11, Christ ambassadors class at 545, children's class at 645, evangelistic service at 730, and missionary emphasis in Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God West Monroe
E. L. Tanner
Tabernacle
J. E. Lindsey
Christ Ambassadors
Emma Joiner
Tanner
Methodist Protestant Church Schedule with Rev J C Hearn
Regular services at Stone and South Third Streets led by Pastor I L Yeager with Rev J C Hearn in charge of first Sunday activities. Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 9 50, evening service at 7 30, with choir practice Tuesday and prayer service Thursday led by R W Irby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone and
South Third Sts
I. L. Yeager
Christian Endeavor
J. C. Hearn
Rev. Hearn
R. W. Irby
Trinity Lutheran Church New Year Services
H H Schaefer pastor leads first Sunday services with Sunday school and Bible class at 9:45 and chief worship at 10:45. New series of lessons begins. Title of the sermon is The Unchanging Christ for a Changing World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
H. H. Schaefer
Sterlington Baptist Church Service Schedule
Pastor P W Lofton absent due to flu. Rev Leroy Bond to preach morning service. Sunday school at 9 a m B Y P A at 6 p m Evening worship at 7 p m First Lords day of the new year. all urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Bond
First Christian Church Services Announced
Thos F Jett minister leads church services at St John and Oak Streets with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship and Lord s supper at 11 00 Chaplain hosts young people meeting at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 Every one welcome to fellowship and inspiration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Cor
McClendon Baptist Church Service Schedule at Natchitoches Road
Sunday school at 10 a m with W M Evans superintendent. Morning worship 11 o clock on Keeping the Ash Pan Closed. B Y P U at 6 15 directed by O E Pettit. Evening worship 7 15 with What Shall I Leave Behind With the Old Year A cordial welcome extended to all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcclendon Baptist Church
Natchitoches Road
Geo. E. Goodman
Peniel Baptist Church Service Schedule Announcement
Peniel Baptist Church on Jonesboro Road lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. B Y P A meets 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m for evening worship. W M S meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m Brotherhood Wednesday 7 30 p m and prayer Friday 7 p m. Sickness and weather paused services. year begins with call to return to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peniel Baptist
Jonesboro Road
R. L. Ross, Jr
Brotherhood
Kidnap Plot Unmasked as Owen Confesses in Hidden Room
In a tense confrontation Harry Underwood and allies seize a cyanide vial from Charles Owen and force a confession about Marion's lock box. Owen reveals a plan tied to a bank robbery ruse, while Sam Brixton and Lee Chow restrain him before plans for escape and protection of a school's reputation unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Underwood
Marion
Brown
Hen Nery
Charles Owen
Harry
Mountaineer
Nettie
Dicky
Owen
Kenellos
Sam
Ricky
Samuel Brixton
Carolyn
Ronald
Lee Chow
Hugh
Jack Laelie
Jack Leslie
Miss Mae Tson
Brixton
Heart of Wife Excerpt: Confession and Courage
In a dramatic scene Owen signs a confession while Mary records his words. The narrator confronts Hugh and Sydney Carton like bravado, then comforts Peter Pan like fear with a mother's love. The moment shifts to emotional resolution as the wife affirms love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Dicky
K. PF
New Year Resolve to Return to the Lord
A call to faithful turning to God for 1933 urges readers to remember scripture, seek divine help, and make returning unto the Lord the greatest and only needed resolution for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord of Hosts
Winnsboro Masons install officers for Lodge No 246
Winnsboro Lodge No. 246 F and A M installed new officers led by John J. Ward as worshipful master and Charles M Varna do as senior warden. Others include C K Grimshaw junior warden J F Ferguson senior deacon J B Evans junior deacon C L Ramage treasurer J D Hair secretary William Kahn H J Wooldridge stewards J C Milby master of ceremonies R C Parker chaplain and Mr Dailey tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
A. M
John J. Ward
Charles M. Varnado
C. K. Grimshaw
J. F. Ferguson
J. B. Evans
C. L. Ramage
J. D. Hair
William Kahn
H. J. Wooldridge
J. C. Milby
R. C. Parker
Mr. Dailey
Tyler
Jonesboro Infant Dies After Drinking Poison
Hubert Wayne Poole age 16 months son of Jonesboro mayor L. E. Poole died at Rus ton Lincoln sanitarium after drinking acid at home while an older brother experimented nearby. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev. John L. Dodge. Survived by parents two sisters Mary and Patricia and two brothers L. E. Poole and Jack Poole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Hubert Wayne Poole
L. E. Poole
Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium
The
Baptist Church
John L. Dodge
Mary
Patricia
Jack Poole
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