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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

2

Red-headed Cissy Rogers Finds Change in Reuben Oliver

In Maryland’s hunting district Cissy Rogers swoops in by plane to discover what or who keeps Reuben Oliver buried in the heart of the region. Reuben and his father have made a fortune in oil while Reuben has quit the race. Seeing Reuben again reveals a change in him.

Cissy Rogers Reuben Oliver Maryland Reuben Cissy Judith Rube Miss Goodloe Judith Goodloe Blanche Smith Ferguson

Reuben and Cissy Dream Big in De Worthington Vail

In a wind-swept valley town, Reuben contemplates restoring a crumbling family house while Cissy pushes him toward ambition beyond the Green Spring Valley. Reuben longs for Judith Goodloe, the girl who haunts his thoughts as they plan a future among rhododendrons and old grants.

Green Pring Valley Issy Rube Cis Reuben de Worthington Vail

Art Exhibited Dance Revues Are Scheduled

Several events of interest fill this week's calendar with dance recitals art exhibits and revues. Miss Stella Vinson showcases 300 studies by her pupils including glass pottery and wood gift shop pieces. Notable is her baby class and a revue Friday featuring her dancers talents.

Stella Vinson Euelah Knott Miss Vinson Wallace B. L. Helm Daniel Bill Hardin Louie Turner Ara Clayton Griffith David Daim- Everett Wright Bobby Keller Easterling Joyce Siegle Sathie Cooper Mable Shepard Mildred Grace King Beryl Spigenor Rex Harmon Dewey Cottingham Hassell James Mooney Eva Sally Milton Kizer Stone Mase Walsh

Community church events and an upcoming wedding announced

The notice lists multiple Tuesday to Thursday meetings across Catholic, Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Logtown groups with times and host addresses. It also notes Rev P M Hinton of Monroe announcing Bertha Hinton’s engagement to Rev W S Wall of Hammond, with the June 12 wedding planned at Miss Hinton’s parents’ home.

Catholic Altar Society Joseph Amman The Baptist Missionary Union John Williamson Arkansas Avenue Woman’s Council of the First Christian Church P. H. Blackwood Filer OL Radcliff Grayling Lane Gus Swayze DeSiard Road Presbyterian Auxiliary Methodist Missionary Society P. M. Hinton Monroe Bertha W. 5. Wall Guy T. Wall Hammond Miss Hinton Acadia Baptist Academy of Church Point Ce Ee

Honeymoon of Huey Long’s Daughter Draws City Fuss

New York World Telegram reports Mrs Rose Long McFarland wife of Dr Osmyn McFarland arrived by plane with her husband amid Midtown Manhattan traffic and photographers at the Swedish American Line pier. The New Orleans papers echo the excitement as they sail plans for a Kungsholm voyage and passport formalities precede a Rockefeller Center stop.

Rose Long McFar Huey P New York City New York World-Telegram Midtown Manhattan 57Th Street Manuel Pleshette Hotel New Yorker Mr. Pleshette Rose Osmyn McFarland Associated Press New Orleans Huey Long

Grammar school grads celebrate commencement in many events

Grammar school graduates entering high school in September share the excitement with seniors. Seventh graders at St. Matthew's Parochial School enjoyed a dancing party hosted by Mrs. Tony Zurga for her daughters Gertrude and Helen, and a picnic at Bernstein's Park hosted by Mrs. Allen Ritter. Faculty members Sister Bridget and Sister Mary attended along with numerous students. Guests from Memphis and Texas attended family graduations and visits, including Marion Smith’s Neville High School graduation and the Tulane and Culver graduations. The Grace church guild meeting was postponed to Tuesday.

V. C. Spatafora R. J. Domingues T. Zurga J. F. Fuller W. J. Rimes Grammar School Bridget Sister Mary Jim Carso Helen Burkett Charlotte Miller Mildred Overton Theresa Bernal Doris Potter Frances Pecasting Heloise Rimes Sadie Birdie Holmes Memphis Tenn R. E. Massengill Longview Tex Zell Smith Marion Smith Neville High School

Births in Oak Grove and nearby communities

Birth notices from Oak Grove Louisiana report a newborn son on May 2 to Grady Plumbly and daughters born May 24 to W E Felker of Epps, May 26 to H O Womack of Epps, May 26 to O C Gilliland of Epps, plus a May (text garbled) birth at St Francis hospital for Beare, and a Benedict baby at 414 Gleamar Street.

Oak Grove Grady Plumbly W. E. Felker Epps H. O. Womack O. C. Gilliland Eeee Es Ieee R. L. Midford Sharp's Store

Fatally Burned Man in La Union Village Fire

A village party in Malamec La Union province ended in tragedy when a man was fatally burned. Local reports say the incident occurred after the celebration, with investigators and villagers beginning inquiries into the cause and potential safety lapses.

Manila Malamec la Union Province

Large summer enrollment approved by LSU library school

Louisiana State University announces a larger summer session library school class to meet excess demand. The 1938 graduating class reaches 29, raising total graduates since 1931 to 167. Most grads work in Louisiana. others spread across Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Florida, New York, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, and a few in Washington, D C.

Attt Louisiana L. S. VA Arkansas Mississippi Ilinois Ohio Oklahoma Florida New York Michigan Missouri Texas Washington, D. C

Workshop School Planned at L. S. U.

A workshop elementary school for about 175 state elementary teachers will study practice teaching observation and related tasks during LSU summer session under Dean C A Ives. The program, new to Louisiana, will run with seminars and will be held in University High School quarters as part of the teachers college initiative.

Louisiana

Ferguson Speaks at Bernice High Commencement

In Bernice Louisiana J A Ferguson local school board member gave the commencement address and diplomas were awarded to 24 seniors at Bernice High School in the new auditorium M A Price principal presented awards and scholarships Johnnie Caldwell valedictorian Morelle Elliott president of the class spoke for the graduates The American Legion annual awards went to Tressie Odom and Johnnie Caldwell Scholarships were given to Caldwell LSU and Elliott L I for technical study with additional funds to follow for others mentioned in the text

Bernice J. A. Ferguson Bernice High School M. A. Price Johnnie Caldwell Morelle Elliott American

LSU ROTC rifle team announces thirteen members

Thirteen members of Louisiana State University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps rifle team are named in the report from University, Louisiana, dated June 6. The article notes the selection and identifies the group within the LSU unit.

Northeast Center instructor weds in Louisiana ceremony

George Thomas Walger, instructor in the commerce department at the northeast center of Louisiana State University, surprised to wed Miss Mary Ella Meall of Monabield La., on Saturday. The bride is well known in her community.

George Thomas Walger Commerce Department Beast Center Louisiana State Nort University Moenroe Ji Mary Ella Meal Monabield la

Caruso to Return to Northeast Center Duties in September

A summary notes that the singer will complete a summer fellowship in Louisiana State University and return to Monroe to assume duties at the Northeast Center in early September. Caruso's repertoire included more than 40 operas.

Lowship Louisiana State University Monroe Northeast Center Caruso

Barnhill and Knife Barnhill wed in Green community

Knife and Miss Pearl Barnhill of Green community were married on May 26 at Green and will reside in that community.

Oak Grove Houston Johnson Vera Davis Green Community D. M. Green Knife

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