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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

2

Lavish Luncheons Mark June Pre nuptials and Farewells in Virginia Hotel

Social calendar highlights include the Abernathys departure to Baton Rouge with a Monday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harold Sass Action Monk. Miss Suzanne Hirsch hosts a roof party for her engagement with Mr. Charles McCord as host. Guests enjoy four and five course dinners with ornate pink and pastel decor and gifts.

L. P. Abernathy Baton Rouge Harold Sass R. Weird C. E. McKenzie Suzanne Hirsch Virginia Charles McCord Miss. Hirsch Miss Hirsch D. I. Hirsch Abe Arent George Thorgegon Gordon Cummings Pargie Hudson Betty Meyer Alyce Florsheim Fannie Dennery Walker Glenn, Jr Herbert Levy Charles Stubbs Billie Barham Doris Beaman Beverley Russell W. F. Cummings Chetak Wis John Peters Katherine Peters Winnfield J. W. McWilliams Fort Miro John Potts F. C. Shephard Porter Burgess L. C. Duncan Teflis Grotto Virginia Hotel Frenay Surgaine J. W. Swift Swift

Art talk by Evelyn Hill at Junior Fine Arts club gathering

Miss Evelyn Hill gave a lecture on Ancient and Modern Processes of Jewelry Craft before the Junior Fine Arts club at Mrs. Dean Selig’s home. She displayed handmade pieces and a 16th century solid gold ring, followed by songs and piano numbers. The program included minutes, plans for a picnic, and multiple social notices and upcoming events.

Evelyn Hill Stella Vinson Chicago Art Institute Art Center At Dean Selig Miss Hill Marjorie Richardson Theda Ely Lewis Hortense Peck Louise Gayle McDonald Bobbie Keller Joyce Seigle

Eve's Orchard by Margaret Widdemer

Eve Mannersfeld returns to her Connecticut farmhouse and orchard to find tensions rise as her fiancé Denny arrives amid guests including George Cleve lard and Uncle Henry. Eve contemplates roots and independence while Auntie Cleveland challenges the union, and a steady roomer awaits.

Eve Mannersfeld Connecticut New York George Clevelard Seymour House Henry George Park Avenue Denny Eve Ellen Walton Evelina Eorge Uncle Henry Adriana Judge Margaret Widdemer

Jonesboro Hostesses Honor Graduates at Informal Dance

Mrs W C McDonald held an informal dance in Jonesboro to honor Miss Mary Gatlin and Miss Elaine McDonald from the Jonesboro High School graduating class. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Beverly Anne with Miss Elizabeth Rue assisting. Attendees included numerous classmates and friends, with Mrs H M Gatlin giving a tea for her daughter and Elaine McDonald, a 1936-37 classmate.

W. C. McDonald Mary Gatlin Elaine McDonald Jonesboro High School Beverly Anne Elizabeth Rue Wilma Cooper Juanita Jones Dorothy Michaud Mary Ella Robinson Ruth Bagwell Rosemary Mackey Ruth Holland Earl McKenzie James Moore Francis Stewart Neil Kirkland Luther Crowson Bob Patton John Holland Martel Fontenot Dude Collins H. M. Gatlin

Jonesville Bridge Club Meets at Marvin Home

Members gather with Mrs. S. L. Marvin hosting and most members present except Mrs. H. W. LeTissier. Prizes awarded to Mrs. C. E. Enete, Mrs. Henry Uttinger and Mrs. Marvin. Refreshments served. Also notes arrivals and visits of local residents and faculty members during summer period.

L. C. Spencer Flora Mae Dowdy Linda Spencer Pauline Phillips Myrtis Wright Rowena Kirby Mary V. Beard Ruby Lea Beard Rosie Stroud Lodie Mall Betty Owen Rose Mary Wurster Messrs Jonesville Bridge Club R. P. Boyd Charles Phillips H. W. LeTissier Henry Uttinger S. L. Marvin C. E. Enete E. H. Scott Charlotte Smead Marvin

Local Social Notes From Wisner And Nearby Towns

Wisner residents Edith Holder and Eloise Funderburk visited relatives in nearby towns. Mrs Dan Kennerly and Earnest traveled to Lake Charles to see kin. Shreveport visitors include Mrs A A Arline and C G Webb Sr and Jr. Mrs Huel Holloway returned from Norfolk with Edith B Kiper.

Dan Kennerly Earnest Lake Charles A. A. Arline Shreveport C. G. Webb, Sr

Whitworth Student Visits Family and Local Notices

Gilbert Miss Correnth Sherrouse, Whitworth college student, Brookhaven Miss, visits her parents here. Mrs. H. S. Holloway and Barbara Mae, visiting relatives, move to Norfolk Va to settle. Edith B. Kiper to visit aunt in Rocky Mount before Norfolk. Ruth "anie returns to Gilbert from Vivian La Longview and Dallas Tex. Lucile McNair of Delhi visits Gilbert. Mildred Turner to attend summer school at Louisiana Tech. Tuna distribution noted by currents and Mediterranean migrations aiding fishermen with nets ready.

Correnth Sherrouse Whitworth College Brookhaven H. S. Holloway Barbara Mae L. B. Kiper Norfolk Mrs. Holloway Edith B. Kiper Rocky Mount N. C Miss Kiper P. D. Yates Ruth “Anie Gilbert Vivian Longview Dallas Tex

Legion convention plans announced for Louisiana events

The Reserve Officers association to judge the drum and bugle contest with Colonel Castro Carazo of LSU as bandmaster. Army plane formation from Barksdale field may fly over the opening day. Registration centers set at Stefan building and Hotel Frances for American Legion and auxiliary. one dollar fee per legionnaire grants full convention participation.

Reserve Officers Association Castro Carazo Louisiana State University Barksdale Field Shreveport Perhamus The Legion Stefan St. John Street Hotel Frances American Legion Auxiliary

Visitors return from Mississippian visits

Ferriday Mrs. William Mayer and Jeanne Marie are back from a visit in Greenville Miss Rev and Mrs Charles G Bruce and son Carl have returned after a pleasant visit in Centreville Miss Miss Mrs Fred Anderson the former Miss Blossom Chapline of Wildsville now of Purcell Colo and her young son Earnest are visiting Wildsville with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Riggs

William Mayer Jeanne Marie Greenville Charles G. Bruce Carl Centreville Miss Fred Anderson Blossom Chapline Wildsville Purcell, Colo Earnest J. R. Riggs

Nations Birth in Rayville Shocks Local Families

Rayville Louisiana June 9 special announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Leonard Nations on June 6. A national power report shows 68.1 billion kilowatt hours of steam generated electricity in 1936, up from 555.2 million the prior year.

Jonesboro F. E. Eubanks Chatham Charline Louise Hubert Ingram Callie Mae Rayville Leonard Nations United States

Wife Loses Charm As Husband Leaves

A woman once full of life grows nervous and weak from ailments common to women. Her energy and appetite fail, leading to frequent quarrels and her husband leaving home. The text promotes G F P vegetable tonic, claiming decades of use and a money back guarantee, with St Joseph as the seller.

St. Joseph

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