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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1921

Page

2

Community events in Dorado and area churches

The notice lists several social gatherings including an Eastern Star event at the Masonic Temple with attendance details and calls for members to attend. A Riverside Club dance for Country Club members, Catholic Ladies Altar Society meeting at Mrs. Guerriero's home, and a St Francis Auxiliary party hosted by Mrs. Leo Vandegear are scheduled. Memorial exercises for Confederate Veterans form a parade from Court House square to the cemetery with American Legion and Confederate Veterans participation. Mrs. A Collman and Anne Rochmill visit Dorado.

Ewell H. D. Apgar W W. E. Rowell Masonic Court House Square American Legion

Mrs Alders Entertainers Dance at Evening Event

Willis Anders entertained at a pleasant evening dance in an enlarged living dining room. The event honored Miss Louise DeWoody with fruit punch served throughout the night. Attending the honoree were Misses Alice Harrington, Lees Harrington, Mildred Benson, Marietta McGee, Birch Williams, Elizabeth Harrington, Lavinia McGuire, Mae Grant, Irma Grant, Lucille Godwin, and Noertje Godwin.

Local Society Names in Attendances and Names List

A long list of attendees appears including Helen Carr Alice Shaw Penelope Smith Nellie Flynn Jessie Richardson and Mr Mare Perry Myatt Moore John Winberry Aaron Parker Tom Munhol land Julian Trezevant Herbert Booze Hal Godwin J E Peters Bill Matthews A G Herring Ralph Baldwin Steele Williams J Moore James Swink Clara King Klein Anders and the couple Mr and Mrs Luther Reid with Mrs J N Harrington noted among guests.

Helen Carr Alice Shaw Penelope Smith Nellie Flynn Jessie Richardson Messrs Mare Perry Myatt Moore John Winberry Aaron Parker Tom Munholland Julian Trezevant Herbert Booze Hal Godwin J. E. Peters Bill Matthews A. G. Herring Ralph Baldwin Steele Williams J. ©. Moore James Swink Clara King Klein Anders Luther Reid J. N. Harrington

Wooley Foreman Charles Wey Marries Vera Foreman

Charles Wooley and Vera Foreman were married quietly at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Wallace Clift officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried sweet peas. Attendants were Ed Mills and wife. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, the newlyweds to reside in Terminal Heights. Anne Rochmill of Selma visits the Coliman family.

Wooley-Foreman Charles Wey Vera Foreman Wallace Clift Ed Mills Frank Kirby Wooley Terminal Heights

Wrights Host Evening Euchre Club Gathering

Dr and Mrs Wright entertained the Evening Euchre Club last evening on a decorated porch with sweet peas and fern. Prizes included pottery jars jardiniere a fishing tackle and a pottery basket won by various members, followed by a two course luncheon.

George Weaks Murray Hudson

Local Social Notes and Travels Highlight Community Figures

A parade of names marks a Friday reception at the Elks Club hosted by the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association and the Woman’s Auxiliary to the American Legion. Attendees include Mra Morison and several Potts Surgaine Trousdale and Weaks family members among others. Mrs Jones plans a summer in New York and Camden. R F Roberts and Myrtle Rauhman wed in Memphis, with home in Baton Rouge. Dr Harrison and Mrs Strong host. Loyal Stars of America meet at 7:30. Washburn sisters head to New York for summer. Hal A Bickham visits from Denver. Mrs Lily Gordon leaves for Shreveport.

Robert E. Lee Memorial Association Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Elks Club Confederate Veterans American Legion Sons of Confederate Veterans K. of P. Band R. F. Roberts Myrtle Rauhman Baton Rouge Memphis Roberts Red Crogs Convention Street

Tuesday Club guests and garden party at Mrs Selig home

The Tuesday Club met at Mrs. Dean Selig's home where sweet peas provided color. Prizes included an embroidered lunch cloth won by Mrs. Ford and a silk lingerie guest prize for Mrs. Dick Sadler. Attendees list includes Mrs. Jonas Selig, Bryant Dickinson, Julius Cahn, and others.

Dean Sélig M Selig Jonas Selig Ford Bryant Dickinson Dick Sadler Julius Cahn Mesdames Nicholas Norman Roy Carnes C. F. Ford Henry Mayo R. W. O'Donnell W. L. Gill Jack Selig Harry Newhall J. Brothers Sam Davis C. Ammer Clifford Ray Paul Keller

Rail wage cuts ordered by U S railroad board

The United States railroad labor board orders wage reductions effective July 1 across 104 rail lines. Average cuts of about 12 percent apply to most employees with specific reductions by job type, impacting 31 unions. Clerks receive reclassified pay scales. the action follows the 1920 wage award and cites lower living costs.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board South Terdace Bie

Lancaster to visit for Batavia line special orders

Sprague-Warner special representative Mr Lancaster will soon meet patrons seeking to place special orders from the Batavia line offered by BROS. GRO. CO.

Lancaster Sprague-Warner Batavia Oe Bros. Gro. CO

Patent press fasteners keep stockings in pairs

The article explains using patent press fasteners to pair stockings of different sizes. Sew one fastener piece to the top of each stocking so matched pairs stay together. The fasteners do not interfere with washing and allow stockings to hang over a clothesline without separate pegs.

Ianhi

Theatre seating system to show vacant seats at door

A bill in the House would require theatres with continuous performances to sell tickets only for vacant seats. Guerin Theatre Seating System Inc of Delaware and New Orleans unveils an indicator board showing exact vacant seats by lit lights at the entrance. The system, standardized with Western Electric products and backed by American Seating Co, is capitalized at about half a million dollars.

House of Representatives Roy Woodruff Michigan New Orleans Guerin Theatre Seating System, Inc Delaware Dover Louisiana Western Electric American Seating Company

One Way Street Changes On Grand And Walnut Streets

Starting June 6 Grand Street from DeSiard intersection will run one way north toward Jefferson. Walnut Street from the W S P railway crossing to DeSiard will be one way south. Signs will mark the change by order of Mayor Arnold Bernstein and Police Inspector R. E. Heap.

Grand Street DeSiard Street Jefferson Walnut Street Arnold Bernstein R. E. Heap

Mlle Irene Curie Shuns Social Life For Lab Work

New York reports detail Mlle Irene Curie daughter of Marie Curie who aids in radium research at the Sorbonne era. She says she prefers the laboratory to social events though she would accept a dance occasionally. She notes radium treatments can ease suffering though not always cure.

New York Mlle Irene Curie Mme Marie Curie Tradium Irene Sorbonne Mme. Curie Mlle. Curie

Pardon Applications Filed in Louisiana Names Tom Carter Jim Howard

Notice states TOM CARTER and JIM HOWARD have filed applications with the Louisiana Pardon Board. The notices request state pardons and identify the individuals and filing dates.

Of Interest to Women Topics Across Nations and Eras

A miscellany notes women in public roles and social customs. It cites Chicago plans for a woman assistant district attorney Mrs Kate Wilder as Fargo police commissioner. It mentions Sweden granting medical profession access to women in 1870 and other historical curiosities about Vienna fashion wigs Mary Queen of Scots dog muffs and 18th century court customs.

Chicago Kate Wilder Fargo North Dakota Sweden Finland Vienna Mary Queen of James II

Noted Achievements Mark Women’s Roles Across States

The item highlights women in public life and civic roles from diverse regions. It mentions Mrs Anna Saylor shaping California's capital punishment policy for youths, Estelle Downing being Michigan’s first female city council member, and the Canton Samshui railroad employing many native women in clerical and ticketing roles. It also notes a princess acting as godmother and presenting to a nurse, plus the incorporation papers for a matrimonial organization in Logan sport Indiana.

Canton-Samshui China California General Assembly Anna Saylor Estelle Downing State Normal School Ypsilanti Michigan Independent Order of Logansport Ind

Kaffee Hag coffee promotion note

An advertisement touts Kaffee Hag as decaffeinated coffee safe for diabetics and others forbidden from coffee. It claims no harmful effects, allows any strength, and promises no sleep disruption. Waltoner Bros. Gro. Co. promotes the can with contact details.

Walkeer Bros. Gro. CO

Grand Leader offers 500 low cuts for $1 on two days

The Grand Leader, Inc announces a sale of 500 pairs of low cut shoes and pumps at one dollar per pair to be displayed on counters Thursday and Friday with customers helping themselves. Also includes a leather care tip for removing grease stains using linseed oil and vinegar, applied with a flannel.

Grand Leader, Inc

Taniac Reliefs Stomach Trouble Says Mrs Grider

Mrs. Margaret C. Grider of Muskogee Oklahoma credits Taniac with easing a fifteen to twenty year stomach ailment. She describes chronic gas pressure heart pressure sleeplessness and severe weakness prior to using Taniac and reports rapid improvement after starting the remedy with continued use for six bottles.

Taniac Margaret C. Grider Elgin Ave Muskogee Okla Tantac Advt

Ford S Lures Offer Carburetor Cuts Gas Bills

Air Friction Carburetor Co of Dayton Ohio claims its device reduces gasoline bills by one third to one half while increasing engine power 30 to 50 percent. It works with low grade fuel or mix of gasoline and kerosene and is installed in minutes with a 30 day trial. Local agents sought with large profits.

Air Friction Madison St Dayton Ohio Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Riverside Club Catholic Ladies Altar Society C. P. Guerriero Mesdames Guerriero F. E. Hodges Leo Vandegear St. Francis A. Collman Anne Rochmill Selma, Ala Dorado A. A. Coliman News-Star Conklin Eversharp Montag Ian Ivory Ivory Dresser Tantee Conklin’s Gibson Ferd Levi Stationery CO DeSiard St R. O. Morison J. Potts F. B. Surgaine J. H. Trousdale L. W. Moddley W. M. Lynch J. R. Gilhoula W. K. Jones A. A Forsythe Henry Serntsein Victor Barringer W. L. Jones Jackson D. H. Harrison Luella W. A. Strong West Side The Loyal Stars of America Violet Winiifred ‘Washburn Jos Washburn Hal A.bickham Denver, Colo Lily Gordon Shreveport Tuesaday Club J. C. Montgomery Mrs. C. L. Frasier Stone’s Walker Bros. Gro. CO State of Parish of Ouachita Sixth District Court Luke King C. A. Hunter Sixth Judicial District Court Monroe Fife T.A.G Monroe Jung Monroe Colored High School S. B. Nelson Dermott Ark M. J. Foster Pennsylvania Railroad Millsaps Co., Inc Mlle Curie Pardon Board of Tom Carter Pardon Board Jim Howard New Saenger Theatre J.T. Tolson FORDS Ana Anu
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