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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

6

Three Dance Recitals On Week's Schedule

The week features three dance recitals closing the season with Clarice Roan and Goldah Roan. Armandine Renaud’s revue on Thursday and Theresa Turk’s Friday finale precede next month’s New York study time. Theresa Turk’s Friday program includes detailed parts and many named performers. James Wyatt returns from Georgia Tech with his parents as Patsy Dryburg visits Virginia Craig in Atlanta.

Clarice Goldah Roan Armandine Renaud Sehodl Theresa Turk New York City Dancing Masters of America Gertrude Zurga Tootsie Gunter Lillie Lee Meyer Roy Whittington Helen Zurga Norma Jean Wood Anna Stokes Joyce Danna Joe Jacobs

Engagements and Social News From Monroe Area Today

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Cessac to Mr. Herman Megison on June 3 at the Catholic rectory with Father Goeteau officiating. Also notes on a Roark family reunion, various social events, church activities, and upcoming concerts and welfare society meetings in Monroe and surrounding towns.

Evelyn Cessac Anthony Cessac Esther Herman Megison W. E. Megison Clarks Goeteau Southwestern Louisiana Institute Lafayette Baton Rouge Esther High School Clarks High School Megison Oregon Alaska New York Louisiana L. S U Napoleon Avenue Devanna Megison W. W. Beasley Patricia Beasley Miss Jewel Parson J. D. Ingram Methodist Parsonage West Monroe C. Karles Smith Harry W. Wafer Mary Louise Wafer Charles FE. Andrews A. L. Andrews Crossett, Ark

Old Home Week Murder Unfolds at Billingsgate

Asey and Kay unravel a complex plot in Old Home Week. Weston schemes to steal money and murder Mary Randall while Eloise and Brinley maneuver to mislead investigators. Weston's alibi collapses as jelly evidence and a rain coat confirm his guilt. The town's fireworks finale seals the confession.

Weston Asey Eloise Tertius Mary’s Jane Mary Randall Sara Wes Mary Navy Lady Macbeth Kay Lane Philbrick Slade Jeff Brinley Zeb Ham Chase Brinleys Amos Bertha Rize General Philbrick Pop Buck Paterson Er Mother Ball Park Billingsgate Upjohn Billingsgate Beautiful Adame Meaux

Installing of officers led by district deputy Lofton

Mrs. J. E. Lofton district deputy of Shreveport will preside at the installation ceremonies. Mrs. William Gladney and her two Baton Rouge sons visit this week with Mrs. Gladney’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Washburn.

Virginia Faulk Alabama State University Francis Faulk Tuscaloosa Frank Walke David Shreveport J. E. Lofton William Gladney Baton Rouge Idell Rucker W. Davis Trinity

Jonesville Woman's Club Holds Final Meeting of Year

The Jonesville club met at the home of Mrs. B. G. Tranzler with co-hostess Mrs. Leo Armstrong. Retiring president Mrs. R. B Fritz led a year noted for success. 1940 will mark the club's tenth anniversary with officers named.

Jonesville

Social hour hosted for Susanah Wealey circle members

Refreshments were served to a long list of ladies including Mrs. Fred Shiel and Mrs. O R Wurster. The Susanah Wealey circle of the Methodist W M S entertained at a monthly social hosted by Mrs C W Yancey on a veranda decorated with cut flowers. Chinese checkers prize won by Mrs L Yancey. attendees included Mrs C F Farrar and Mrs O K R Wurster.

Sussanah Wealey Methodist W. M C. W. Yancey L. Yancey

Local Bridge Club Notes and Society Gatherings

Mrs W. 8 Conner and Mrs Yancey hosted bridge ladies including the Jonesville and Tuesday clubs at Mrs H W Le Tissier’s home, roses and zinnias decor. Prizes went to Mrs Barney Cain Mrs E H Scott and others. Mrs John Wurster hosted a weekly Jonesville Bridge meeting with high scores awarded to Mrs W C Stroud. refreshments followed. The Enetes and Scotts hosted visiting relatives. Miss Rose Geraldine Snyder departed for New York to attend the world’s fair with Louisiana Tech students.

Monroe Camp Merrie-Woode Sapphire N. C Ivo Wilson Alice Terry Sybil Gibbs Cooper Business Girl's Club Miss Wilson Philadelphia Washington New York Boston Koula Pappas Thomas Johnson George Atlas Washington, D. C King George Queen Elizabeth Wilmington Del Miss Pappas Baltimore New York City H. W. le Tissier Jonesville John Wurster 8. L. Marvin Barney Cain C. E. Enete R. P. Boyd W. C. Beard W. L. Frisbie L. C. Spencer Sam Griffin Harold Dees E. H Scott W C. Beard Henry Attinger Jonesville Bridge Club Wurster W. C. Stroud C. E Enete Rose Geraldine Snyder Louisiana Tech

Spring Tonic Aims To Lift Your Mood And Look Better

A playful ad copy urges readers to fight spring fever with a tonic that promises improved mood and appearance. It promotes a light, upbeat message centered on personal well being and seasonal renewal.

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