26 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1935
Page
1
The article recounts the life of Marie Corelli, tracing a claim she was found as a baby and raised by Charles Mackay, famed songwriter. It notes Corelli never married, joking of pets as substitutes, and mentions social pieces about the Veto yacht voyage to New Orleans with guests.
Marian and Lon reunite after McSwain case as Lon explains he sought evidence against the corrupt official. The District Attorney confirms no charges against Lon while Hamlin and Hendon arrange support to restore their home and future. Hero the dog remains steadfast as dawn lightens the valley and the couple plan a cautious future together.
Perennials from seed save cost and gain vigor. sow in hot beds or shaded boxes, plant sweet peas in February, and trench deeply for deep roots. February sowing favors poppies and larkspur. use flat markers or milk caps as seals. Rotate annuals, particularly asters, and enrich with ash to a twelve inch depth for better soil and color later in the year. Georgia Tucker P.T.A plans founder's day honoring Mrs. Alice Birney with talks by Mrs. Durrett, Oakley, and others. A.V. Miller heads to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Brown Kraft hosts visitors aboard this afternoon.
An editorial warns mothers not to give unknown remedies to children without consulting a doctor. It cites doctors' consensus from over 50 years endorsing Phillips' as a safe product and urges reliance on qualified medical advice.
A crowded schedule lists Wednesday and Thursday gatherings including Twentieth Century Book Club, Piano Study Club, dancing parties at K of P hall, Founders Day programs, PTA meetings, YWCA drive planning, luncheons, bridge tournaments, and a Mardi Gras dance. Local families host coffee hours and child social events, with notes on Shreveport Times coverage and Monroe connections.
James Dows Blake and Mrs. Smith W. Colvin joined a Friday luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs. W. B. Hannah and Mrs. Richard Brettell at Linden Street. Guests enjoyed pastel decor, chartruese vanity prizes, and a Turkish bath set high score prize. Emma Louise Biedenharn departs Wednesday for five months in Europe to study voice. Mrs. Cosby and Mrs. Kaliski enjoy a Winnfield weekend visit.
Mayor McQuerry, known for business and civic leadership in Columbia, wed in a ceremony attended by a small circle of friends. Mrs. McQuerry is also listed among Columbia’s most popular residents.
Funeral services were to be held for Dr. John Smyth 66 a local physician who died at his home after a four month illness He was a native of Texas parish and came to New Orleans about 40 years ago He is survived by his widow three sisters Mesdames D Stone B Harrison and S S Young and a nephew S C Young all of New Orleans.
Mayor J H McQuerry of Columbia and Mrs Johnnie Langham Black of Columbia wed in Monroe at 3 30 PM Monday. The ceremony occurred at the residence of Rev Thomas F Jett pastor of the First Christian church with Rev Jett officiating and the couple drove away quietly afterward.
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