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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

5

Garden Breakfast Honors Miss Larche and Miss Green

Guests of honor Miss Larche and Miss Elizabeth Green enjoyed a garden breakfast on the screened porch with orchid linen tables and lavender pink sweet peas. The First Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society held their meeting, reporting $140.50 from the World trip and approving $25 to aid a senior Epworth League member, with meetings moved to 3:30 pm in summer.

Elizabeth Green Larche Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church of Monroe Warner Werner John Epworth League

Proffitt to Meet Theatrical Producers After Dallas Visit

Courtney Proffitt returned from Dallas where she guest hosted a Rotary program and performed as soloist. Her upcoming trip to New York follows hearings with Hammerstein Shubert Gest and Mandel. She aims to debut on WEAF and continues to attract attention from network and theatre circles.

Courtney Proffitt Dallas Texas Intentional Rotary Proffitt Ms Time New York Hammerstein Efield Shubert Gest Mandel WEAF York

Radio Voice Merle Maupin Broadcast From KWKH Tonight

Former Monroe radio figure Merle Easterling Maupin returns to the air with KWKH Kreveport Louisiana. Music by Centenary pianist Bill Gailreath will accompany Maupin in a concert tonight between eight and nine o'clock.

Monroeirl Merle Easterling Maupin KWKH Kreveport Monroe Bill Gailreath Centenary Maup

Miss Mildred to Visit Vicksburg for Weeks

The many friends of Miss Mildred of Vicksburg Mississippi are glad she will spend several weeks in the city as the house guest of her aunt Mrs D Cromwell. Miss Frankie Rundell is a patient at Riverside sanitarium convalescing from a recent operation and will be glad if friends call.

Mildred Vicksburg Mississippi D. Cromwell Frankie Rundell Riverside Sanitarium Rom

Jameses Move Into Spurgeon Drive Home

Mr and Mrs H M James and their little daughter are established in their new residence on Spurgeon Drive in the Grouse Addition.

H. M. James Litle Spurgeon Drive Grouse Addition

California party plans summer trip along with Gibbs family

California is claiming several Mon o¢ families this summer with the largest groups joining Mrs J J erring and daughter Miss Annie Osake and son John who travel by auto route. They will meet in Fort Worth with Ms J B Tisdale and three sons and a Bastrop La chauffeur who left yesterday. Mrs Julius Lynch and her Austin daughter also join in Fort Worth. The family will spend the summer at Long Beach California with Mrs Anna Rosalie Gibbs and daughter Miss Jane Ibbs making their home for several years. Mr and Mrs Fred Gibbs and the Santa Monica based family will join the group at times.

Toalifornia California J. J.erring Annie Osake John Fort Worth J. B. Tisdale Auffeur Bastrop Esterday Julius Lynch Ughter Austin Texas Sterest Long Beach Anna Rosalie Gibbs Jane Ibbs Fred Gibbs Santa Monica

Departure of Malaison Family Leaves West Side Gap

The J. Malaison family along with daughters Ann and Sue Jane depart, a distinct civic loss to the West Side social set. Mrs. Malaison shaped school circles and progress through efforts last year, and her move to Alexandria takes away a proactive civic force.

J. Malaison Ann Sue Jane West Side Malaison Alexandria

Graves Family Attends Graduation At Ward Belmont College

Dr and Mrs J Q Graves and their daughter Miss Sue Graves attended the graduation of Miss Louise Graves at Ward Belmont College in Nashville Tenn last week. They returned shortly after the ceremony. Miss Graves also joined Miss Eliza Platt a Hollins College student and Miss Charlotte Breard for travel.

J. Q. Graves Hter Sue Graves Louise Graves Ward-Belmont College Nash- He, Tenn Miss Graves Elizath Platt Hollins Cole Charlotte Breard

Monroe Students Attend Virginia Finals Festivities

A Randolph Macon College student travels to finals with VMI and Washington-Lee attendees as Monroe boys and girls join in the festivities. Layton Platt of the University of Virginia forms part of the senior class. The lively scene includes junior and senior proms, fraternity dances, breakfasts, dinners, and other social events.

Randolph Macon College Washinton-Lee Monroe Layton Platt University of Virginia

King Family Announces Son John David King in 1929 UL senior class

John David King, son of Mr and Mrs John King of Ferriday Louisiana, is a member of the 1929 senior class of the University of Louisiana. Former residents of this city, they have many friends here who will be interested in this announcement. They are notifying friends as formal invitations have not been issued.

John David King John King Ferriday University of Louisiana King

Mrs. L. A. Murdock and Mrs. M. E. Vernon Visiting City

Mrs. L. A. Murdock of St. Joseph and Mrs. M. E. Vernon of Dallas Texas are enjoying a visit with friends in this city.

L. A. Murdock St. Joseph M. E. Vernon Dallas Texas

Bridge Tea Honoring Miss Ethel Reims At Home

Miss Harriet Hirsch hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge gathering at her residence in honor of Miss Ethel Reims. Floral decor surrounded bridge tables as several games entertained guests and refreshments followed before Miss Hirsch presented a guest book to Miss Reims. The hospitality extended to Mmes. Evelyn Reims, David Silverstein, C. Saltzman, E. Masur, S. Masur, Bernard Tannenbaum, A. Blumenthal, Juliette Marx, Louis Masur, Miss Mildred Levy, and Miss Rosalia Kaliski among others.

Louis Whitfield Jenice Patton Irems W. C. Blacken C. Barton Miss Patton Mmes. H. . Briggs J. J. Cline Alyser Montgomery W. C. Blackmon Joyd Taylor Catherine Cline Iss Sara Robinette Harriet Hirsch Ethel Reims Miss Hirsch Miss Reims Mmes Evelyn Reims David Silverstein C. Saltzman E. Masur S. Masur

Miss Fon Belt Improves After Serious Operation

Friends learn Miss Fon Belt is sufficiently improved after surgery at St Francis sanitarium to be moved to her parents home on the West Side.

1929 Central High Seniors Celebrate Graduation Revelry

The 1929 Central High senior class celebrated graduation with a two day spree of theatre, open houses at Captain and Mrs. Cooley’s home, garden songfests, bridge games, a natatorium plunge, and a celebratory breakfast at the Monroe hotel attended by students and faculty. The events drew cheers for the Masur family and concluded with fond reflections on youth and future paths.

Central High School Saenger Theatre Management Monroe Don Breitenmoser DeSiard Street Jackson G. B. Cooley Monroe Hotel

Mrs J T Downs and son visit Ferriday relatives

Mrs J T Downs and her son Thomas are enjoying a weekend visit with friends and relatives in Ferriday Louisiana.

J. T. Downs Thomas Ferriday, la

Miss Veatrice Martin Recovers After Tonsil Operation

Veatrice Martin shows steady improvement after a tonsil operation at the Clinic. She is now at home on the West Side, visiting with friends.

Mrs Reese Major and family visit in city

Mrs Reese Major Jr and her young daughter Gloria Frances visit the city as guests of Mrs Carl McHenry while Mrs Reese Major Sr from Little Rock accompanies them.

Reese Major, Jr Gloria Frances Reese Major, Sr Little Rock Carl McHenry

Glenns announce birth of Clifton Cason Jr

Mr and Mrs C C Glenn announce the birth of a son Clifton Cason Jr at their home on June fifth.

C. C. Glenn Clifton Cason, Jr

Mrs Knight and Daughter Visit Fitzgerald Kin

Mrs R W Knight and her daughter Mrs J B Duke of Fitzgerald Georgia are guests in the home of Mrs A E Culpepper and Mrs S E Sheftall, sisters of Mrs Knight.

R. W. Knight J. B. Duke Fitzgerald Ga

Daughters Molaison Honored Before Departure to Alexandria

Several small parties were given for Ann and Sue Jane Molaison daughters of Mr and Mrs J C Molaison West Side before they move to Alexandria. Events included a pallet party hosted by Martha Hamilton at the Hamilton home with dinner and breakfast. Maud Haynes and Maud Brownlee hosted gatherings at the Brownlee home bringing intimate friends together in a charming manner.

Ann Sue Jane Molaison J. C. Molaison West Side Alexandria Martha Hamilton Pat Hamilton Maud Haynes Maud Brownlee H. A. Brownlee

Mrs F D McLaren and mother travel for mineral baths

Mrs F D McLaren and her mother Mrs John Barbara left yesterday for Hot Springs Arkansas to stay for several weeks. They will take a course of mineral baths for the benefit of their health.

F. D. McLaren John Barbara Hot Springs Ark

Mrs Barbara Leaves Tulsa Trip After Visit at Barbra Home

Mrs L M Barbara completed a visit in the home of Mrs John Barbra and left this morning for her home in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Delta Air Service to begin Texas dusting operations

Dusting operations will start in Texas within a few days, announced by Manager E. Woolman of Delta Air Service. The heavy weevil infestation necessitates early dusting this year.

Texas Delta Air Service, Inc E. Woolman

Men to Fly to Capital for Air Mail Meet

Don Dice a well known local aviator will pilot Mayor Rob inson of Little Rock in a Buell sedan plane from Little Rock to Washington D C for an air mail conference on June 12. Monroe will be represented at the conference with Secretary S H McClary of the Chamber of Commerce departing Monday to attend.

Don Dice Mayor Robinson Little Rock Washington, D. C Monroe S. H. McClary Chamber of Commerce

The Family Temper Myth in Child Training

A parent argues temper is inherited but urges deliberate training to curb rage. The piece notes temper varies, stresses parental guidance, and recommends shielding children from adult tantrums while avoiding triggering situations. It contends self control can be learned with proper parenting.

Laura

Record Attendance at Jonesboro Hodge Lions Luncheon

The Jonesboro Hodge Lions Club held its weekly luncheon on Thursday at noon with record attendance. Guests included Farm Bureau representatives, Rev. Henry I. Young conducting a union revival, Miss Mary Mims state department worker, and J. W. Garr of Winn Parish.

Jonesboro

Jewish Widows in Poland Denied Remarriage Rights

In War saw two hundred Jewish widows cannot wed as their American brothers in law refuse to return for the ritual marriage ceremony. Efforts continue to secure permission for the widows to visit the brothers in law and complete the remarriage process.

Warsaw Poland United States

Love's Awakening and a Mother's Warning in New York

In a tense farmhouse scene Adele Garrisons heroine endures a sharp motherly lecture from Mrs Graham. She warns of Richard and says the lover Philip Veritzen will test the heroine while urging financial independence if the affair continues. The dialogue exposes marital strain and looming decisions before a city trip.

The Unkissed Bride Synopsis From a London Tale

Joy Harrison faces engagement trouble when Geoffrey ends their relationship after a crushing letter. Dr Travers loses money to a dishonest solicitor and plans a fast marriage to Joy for a business reason. Rex resists marriage while Joy proposes a marriage of convenience to secure his help and Percival Arthur Fitzroy. They wed in the south of France, but a missing boy and a late night worry prompt Travers to involve the police.

Joy Harrison London Travers Geoffrey Ek G Cokinne Joy Harley Street Locke Wed & Gramee France Rex Percival Arthur Fitzroy Percival Arthur Rex Travers Corsica Fitzroy Ariel Eros Jove Roy Eari

Rex and Percival Arthur in a tense night balcony scene

Rex Traversey confesses reluctance to take Percival Arthur up yet fears losing him as a child. Joy and Travers hear footsteps and spot Percival returning from the balcony. The dog follows as Percival enters, his untidy hair and gray flannels appearing after a rough night.

Rex Percival Arthur Rex Traversey Roy Travers Joy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edelle Blanks Bridges Frances Stubbs Fort Mire T. O. Brown Riverside Club T. Sullivan John Sherrouse Annie Bennett St. Francis Annex Baptist Missionary Society E. M. Steen Park Avenue W. E. Smith Alexander Avenue Paul Collins A. J. Scoggin Louisville Avenue Brothers North Fifth Street E. N. Henderson Adams Street W. B. Mangham Wood Street A. L. Peters Morris Avenue FE. Haner Jackson Street Frank McClelland Gordon Avenue J. R. Frantom W. H. Wilson South Second T. E. Stephenson Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society Miss Monteith E. F. Jones Paragond H. H. Russell Third Street Jno Scholars Ben Merritt C. P. Andrews S. Buchanan Lover’s Lane A. D. Bernhardt Murphy A. G. Treadgold Auburn Ave H. H. Blanks Masur Apts W. A. Walker Pine Street Annie Managham Riverfront Presbyterian Auxiliary W. L. Ethridge St. John St Ernest Holloway Arkansas Clarence Barton Wood St W. K. Olmstead Jackson St H. L. Gregg West Monroe W. B. Vice Lee Ave Missionary Society of the West Monroe Methodist Church F. J. McCoy J. C. Moore Dixie O. E. S. Masonic Hall A. K. Kilpatrick Bridge Byrnice Mrs. Gravely Mary Wilbur McKee J. M. McKee Margueritte Roberts Saenger Theatre Miss Roberts Central High Bertha Jyce Masur Naomi Speakman City High School 8. J. Meek W. M. Washburn Capital Alice Judson Peale Jonesboro-Hodge Lions Love's Awakening Adele Garrison Graham Dicky Madge Philip Veritzen Mother Graham Richard Veritzen Margaret Mary Denison Lillian Lilian Trucy Berta Ruck Synopsl Gopyright
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