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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1938

Page

6

Reuben Oliver Held in Maryland Farm by Judith Goodloe

Reuben Oliver, a self-made millionaire, is confined on his Maryland farm by Judith Goodloe who does not recognize him. Red-headed Cissy Rogers arrives hoping to rescue him but fails to sway him from defending his fading fortune as tea is served on the lawn at Goodloe's Choice amid a dangerous garden hedge.

Reuben Oliver Maryland Judith Goodloe Cissy Rogers Reuben Goodloe

Judith's Homecoming Sparks Old Loves at the Hunt Club

Judith returns home to a bustling gathering of the Goodloe circle at the Hunt Club as Gary Brent comes home after two years. Judith fears the moment of truth while Dash through gossip and guests, Jim Goodloe’s delayed arrival, and Reuben Oliver’s new country presence mix with rumors of marriage plans and social standings. Jim’s old grandmother worries over new money in the neighborhood.

Amanda Gran Judith Gary Brent Gary Winona Hunt Club Willy Nilly Jess

Outdoor Entertainment Season Opens in Monroe City

A seasonal panorama of al fresco gatherings fills the city with garden breakfasts and afternoon bridge in the Harrington and Bernstein park settings. Rotarians host a summer barbecue while residents plan a Karl Pete Supper, with social rounds featuring Mrs. Maurice Frazier and Mrs. Guisinger in town. Children, visits, and local club events thread through garden club plans at the Virginia hotel and a studio open week by Miss Stella Vinson, as families prepare trips and arrival notices touch Monroe society.

A. L. Harrington Shreveport ESS CC _ homme Monroe Rotarians Santa Sesor Bernstein Park Suny Teflis Maurice Frazier Waverly Stella Vinson Seouth Grand Street Miss Vinson

Summer drinks and social notes from a 1920s issue

A collection of cocktail recipes from Planter's punch to Tom Collins and a Manhattan, plus a simple rye based cooler. The piece also lists social news: Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Graves head to San Francisco for the American Medical Association convention, others visiting Baton Rouge, Tuscaloosa, the gulf coast, and Culver activities.

J. Q. Graves Jean San Francisco

Social notices deadline for Sunday edition set at 4 PM

Important notice informs reporters that social occurrence reports must reach the social editor by 4 o clock Friday afternoon due to early press time for the Sunday issue. Cooperation from friends is appreciated to meet the deadline.

of Our Friends

Grace Church hosts benefit bingo on Cherokee terrace

Grace Church guild announces a Thursday benefit bingo party at the Frances Hotel Cherokee terrace at 8 pm with public invited. Julia Reid circle meets at 8 pm at Mrs G L Baker 1800 South Grand Street. Several local residents travel for summer sessions and visits, including teachers and families, with routine social notices and a church event overview.

Grace Church Guild Cherokee Terrace Frances Hotel Julia Reid G. L Baker South Grand Street

Fishing trip and social gatherings reported in Tullos

Mrs. Sam David led a fishing trip to Black Lake with nine girls and several visitors after which their regular meeting followed by swimming and boating. In a separate note, Mrs. T. E. Watts hosted Placid Bridge club with Fern Benson scoring high and prizes awarded to Milam Rabb Stewart. Coffee hour hosted by Mrs. W. B. Thompson featured a long guest list including Fern Benson and several Nor man Thompson and Steed family members.

Sam David W. A Black Lake Elgin Mott Estelle Hawthorne Edna Irene Hargrove Hazel Peters Mattye Mary Hammock Della Willie Jean Davies Sid Sarders L. J. Waddell T. M. Higdon Virginia Patricia David Sunshine Barbara Jean Higdon Ray Sanders T. E. Watts Placid Bridge Club Fern Benson O. G. Milam T. M. Rabb H. H. Stewart Lynn Steed J. O. Payne Hayden Mallory Norman Thompson Karl Thompson Glen Tyson T. O. Fields W. B. Thompson E. L. Watts N. C. Thompson

Hart and Coates Plan Nuptials at Lakeside Country Club

The ceremony followed a Monroe to Tullos journey with guests including Jule W. Parks Jr and Ruth Vernon. Afterward the couple settled at 516 Calypso Street as relatives in Regin and New York Delta Airline connections visited Lakeside during coffee hour. Doris Green plans a Florida trip after Alabama visits and E C Gibson return from Shreveport and Dallas.

Dodson E Walker Birthday Honored by Dodson Family

Dodson E Walker celebrated his 7th birthday with a large outpouring of relatives and friends from Dodson Ruston Jonesboro Alexandria Monroe and Wyatt. A delightful dinner was served including Judge and Mrs E L Walker Mrs Maud Pankey Rev and Mrs D D Boddie and many others. The gathering highlighted extended Walker kinship across multiple Louisiana towns.

E. Walker Dodson Walker E. L. Walker Hale Thesta Maud Pankey S. P. Walker Ruston Morgan W. Walker Mary Louise Morgan, Jr Genevieve Edgar Martha Ann W. G. Walker Robert J. Walker James Warren Alexandria Charles E. Walker Amite Leessie Gaar Jonesboro D. D. Boddie Hodge Sid W. H. McLaurin Imogene Mary Ann A. A. Breedin James Allen Jimmie Dean W. J. Pepper Adley Pepper J. M. Gaar Camile Gaar Iver W. Peters Paul, Jr Masquehette Cordell Gaar George Sanders Jane Edwina M. D. Nicholson Mary Adair James Clayton Weems Baby New Orleans R. L. Dickerson G. S. Stovall Chatham Tom Sanders Monroe Johnnie Pullen la Velie Johnnie Evelyn Yvonne Wyatt Bryant Pullen Dewana Mary Nell Ben Mat Milam Joe Stothart C. F. Walsworth Winnfield Morell Emmons W. H. McDowell J. E. Walker S. J. Tullos Roline

Unclear list of names and connections in Wyatt Dodson area

A fragmented OCR list mentions Joy, Mary Ella Watkins and numerous Stovall Walker and related families from Wyatt Dodson and nearby towns. The text references multiple households, relatives, and place names like Winnfield Alexandria Jonesboro with scattered names and no clear event or story.

Thera Stovall Mell Elliott Lessie Womack Walker Dodson Jonesboro

C of C Starts Campaign to Secure Members

Twenty five of thirty members attended the Cham Commerce membe rship meeting held in the station rooms Tuesday. W H Anders urged all residents in Monroe and Ve ro to join and visit the chamber to explain plans and solicit support. Attending were B A Trousd, C C S A Moss, F L Jones, E son, A B Clarkson, H M R C Stokes, A V Breard, Harrison, L E Mathis, Sam C Stillman, G B Watkins, Martin, W C DeMoss, H R T L Golden, George Wea Clifford Strauss, Lee Hoxig, W H Anders.

W. H. Anders Dent Monroe Veroe B. A. Trousd Bob Burns E. H. Miller C.C. S. A. Moss F.L. Jones E. Son A. B. Clarkson H. M. R. C. Stokes A. V. Breard Harrison L. E. Mathis Sam C. Stillman G. B. Watkins Martin W. C. DeMoss H. R. T L. Golden George Wea Clifford Strauss Lee Hoxig

Stolen Packard Bicycle Reported Near Theater

A black Packard bicycle with white trimming was stolen overnight from in front of the theater on DeSiard Street. The report, filed by Moore, notes the theft occurred at night. The bicycle description matches the one in the Moore report.

Packard Wright Adams DeSiard Street Moore

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