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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

3

Society Pays Respects To Miss Johnnie Cox

Society hosts and guests honor Miss Johnnie Cox ahead of her June wedding to Mr. Ray Greene of Bastrop at Grace Episcopal church. Florence Poag and daughter entertain with a luncheon at Lotus Club and Fine Arts club members perform in an evening program.

P. A. Poag Johnnie Cox Ray Greene Bastrop Grace Episcopal Church Fagan Cox Pong James Cox Miss Cox John Noel Sara Talbert Marie Deas Crawford Young Edward Starsney

Mrs Griffin Family Tour and CentenniaI Texas Encampment

Mrs Pearl Griffin and son Spivey Griffin with Mr T dg Hunt visited Menderson Texas while Mrs T D Griffin joined in Dallas for the Texas centennial. Graham Waring and son traveled to Camp Sequoia Fayetteville Ark for a ten day outing and heard President Roosevelt. 75,000 witnessed the event. Invitations announce A Dance by Miss Robertine Rhymes at the Country Club on Saturday June 13, 1936 from 8 to 12.

Pearl Griffin Spivey Griffin T. Dg. Hunt Menderson Texas T. D. Griffin Dallas Graham Waring Graham, Jr Camp Sequoia Fayetteville Ark Little Rock Roosevelt Robertine Rhymes

Hope enters Rupert Joris tale for annulment deal

Rupert Joris, jilted by Elinor Fleming for drinking, encounters a young arene seeking legal advice and marriage. He proposes, but on Sunday morning realizes his folly and learns she will grant an annulment in return for an 85000 check. Dirk, Rupert’s brother, is drawn to the girl named Hope.

Rupert Joris Elinor Fleming Aaron Arene Dirk Isabel Burton Elinor Nora Natalie Rupert Tower Room

A Change of Mind Chapter Reveals Nora’s Secret Visit

Rupert learns Isabel and Natalie Page visited the upcoming bride, signaling that Nora’s secret is out. Dirk reports the guests to Rupert as the scene unfolds with tension and revelation.

Upert Dirk Isabel Natalie Page

Social news tips Call editor with items for page

Readers are urged to contact the editor of the social page to submit personal news and social events of general interest. Information may be given by telephone or other communication to ensure timely publication.

Local Society Notes and Upcoming Events Summary

Fort Mire chapter D A R meets Saturday at 2 p m at the chapter house. Sunday wedding of Miss Johnnie Cox and Mr Ray Green at Grace Church at 2 30 p m. Louis McGuire chapter meets Monday at 6 pm. Y W M A meets Tuesday with Mrs B S Vaughan at 3 pm on North Fourth Street. Lila Seogin presents an ensemble piano recital at Ouachita Parish High School auditorium at 8 15 p m. Phi Kappa hosts a dancing party on Cherokee Terrace at 10 p m. Mrs J C Amman hosted Catholic Ladies Altar Society members with a social and 40 hour devotion planning committee announced for June 14 and 16. Next meeting in July with Mrs W E Reardon. Mrs T J Coenan of Rayville in city en route to Dallas Texas centennial. Mrs Stephen Barbara visits from Mrs A B Ramsey of Augusta Ga, returning from Confederate reunion in Shreveport.

Fort Mire Johnnie Cox Ray Green Grace Church B.S. Vaughan North Fourth Street Lila Seogin Ouachita Parish High School Phi Kappa Fraternity Cherokee Terrace D. W. Rymes W. E. Reardon C. L. Thomas T. L. Morris Amman Evelyn Amman T. J. Coenan Rayville Shreveport Mr. Coenen Dallas Stephen Barbara A. B. Ramsey Augusta Ramsey

Stay Put As Verbal Fallout Shapes an Altofficial Pact

In a tense domestic exchange Rupert offers a drawing account and asks his companion to stay, insisting there will be no annulment if she remains. She seeks permission and hints at her plan to settle debts while Dirk may visit later for a drive, shaping fragile leverage.

Keven Dirk Rupert

Rupert Settles Lupin Hill Mystery Bride

Rupert, after a tense confrontation with Dirk, arranges to keep Elinor quiet and loyal. He offers a banked check and clothes to his new companion and clarifies she must not bolt doors while adjusting to his terms of residence. The scene ends with Dirks departure and Rupert securing Elinor’s status.

Local social notes include visits and gatherings across towns

Mangham Mrs D W Poole returns from Franklington. Miss Beatrice Smith of Wisner visits Mrs J P Powell. Miss Olivia Lee hosts Methodist youth class. Red Stephens of Baton Rouge visits Claude Stokes McConnell. Misses Dorothy Stark and Rachelle Powell travel to Natehitcches for L A N. Mrs Elizabeth Grantham hosts dinner for Miss Jerry Perry of Lumberton with guests Mary Virginia McConnell Norive Hixon Billy Brown Charles Edward Hixon Douglas Bouoth Nicholas Piru Grover Harold Grantham. Mr and Mrs J W DeMoss Jr Mrs M D McConnell and Miss Mildred McConnell drive to Dallas to visit Mrs T R Thomas. Tommie Todd Thomas accompanies them home. Miss Thoma Warrison, formerly at Lake Charles, visits her mother Mrs J E Harrison. Mrs Dow Case hosts a bridge party with attendees Mrs E T Lee Miss Ada Hepateile Miss Mable Brown Mrs R V Jones Mrs W Hixon Mrs Mable Nash Miss Ethel Watson Mrs A V Landry Mrs Monroe Hixon Mrs M K McConnell Mrs Linda Pardue and Mrs Dow Case.

Elizabeth Grantham Jerry Perry Lumberton Miss Mary Virginia McConnell Norive Hixon Billy Brown Charles Edward Hixon Douglas Bouoth Nicholas Piru Grover Harold Grantham J. W. DeMoss, Jr M. D. MccConnell Mildred McConnell Dallas Texas T. R. Thomas Tommie Todd Thomas Dow Case E. T. Lee Ada

Lois White Wins $100 LSU Scholarship

Lois White of Black High School Jonesville was chosen by the Sigma scholastic fraternity Ma Sigma as the recipient of a $100 scholarship to Louisiana State University for her scholastic achievements.

Jonesville, la Lois White Ma Sigma Louisiana State University

Local Visitors Share Time Across Towns

Mrs. Otis Spinks of Haughton visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Allen in Jonesville. Mrs. Lola Ussery of Shreveport visits friends and relatives in Jonesville. Mr. and Mrs. William Ryals and children of Winnfield spent a weekend with Mrs. Ryals's mother Mrs. H. M. Wheeler. Miss Katherine Beard, lately at normal in Natchitoches, vacations with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Beard. Mrs. L. Yancey visited her parents in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Mice V. Nason and children of Kansas City Kansas stay with her mother Mrs. N. Ky Gallender of Block High.

Otis Spinks of Haughton Will Allen Lola Ussery Shreveport Jonesville William Ryals Winnfield Katherine Beard Natchitoches Mrs. M. J. Beard L. Yancey Baton ‘Rouge Mice V. Nason Kansas City, Kans Nason N. Ky Gallender

Notable Attendees List For Local Event Class Gathering

Present were Misses Myrtis Wright Bernice Arnaud Mildred Mooney Lina Spencer Effie Elaine Young Sybil Wurster Freeda Reagan Flora Mae Dowdy Elizabeth Beard Pauline Phillips Elizabeth Mooney and Messrs H R Wheeler Howard Wright Woodie Davis Jim Al Marvin Clell Baker Neely Swayze Richard Arnaud and H T Young and Mr and Mrs J M Carrier.

Myrtis Wright Bernice Arnaud Mildred Mooney Lina Spencer Effie Elaine Young Sybil Wurster Freeda Reagan Flora Mae Dowdy Elizabeth Beard Pauline Phillips Elizabeth Mooney H. R Wheeler Howard Wright Woodie Davis Jim al Marvin Clell Baker Neely Swayze Richard Arnaud H. T. Young

Yucca Cemeteries in Hidalgo Decorated With Egg Shells

In Hidalgo Mexico villagers ward off evil spirits by decorating cemetery yucca plants with eggshells. The practice blends local folklore with memorial customs as families honor the deceased.

Hidalgo Mexico

College students, summer visits and moves noted in Louisiana

Mrs. F B Wisinger returns from Dallas with family and friends. LSU L S U and Whitworth college students listed among summer visitors graduates include Richard Fenton and Iona Ferre. Perry Cooksey and Virginia Cooksey plan studies and teaching or music. Several travel to New York Seattle Nome and Natchitoches for study or visits. A contract bridge club hosts a guest prize.

Richard Fenton Carthage Texas Iona Ferre Louisiana Tech Louisiana Central Lumber Company Perry Cooksey New Orleans Oasis Virginia Cooksey Cooksey Charlotte Box Whitworth College

Local social events feature Miss Helen Chapman honors

Miss Helen Chapman named high score winner at a gathering with Mrs D L Jackson Miss Thalia Ferree Miss Sentelle Johns and others present A Katfee Klatsch hosted by Mrs W I McDermott honored guest Mrs John Loomis Naomi Shell W A members held meeting A Clarks High School graduates tea honored by Mrs F B Wisinger and Miss Alice Lineback with students guests Grayson High seniors also invited

S Lege Helen Chapman D. L. Jackson Thalia Ferree Sentelle Johns Dora Virginia Cooksey Marie Minard Ada Woods Yonge W. Ln McDermott L. L. Jackson McDermott John Loomis Henry Mitchell Clarks High School F. B. Wisinger Wisinger Alice Lineback Grayson High School

Grass Fire at Louisville Cooperage Plant

A grass fire on the grounds of the Louisville Cooperage company plant on Jackson street was extinguished by firemen Thursday night. No damage resulted. The fire was said to have been caused by carelessness with cigarettes, a passing motorist perhaps having thrown the lighted cigarette into the grass.

Louisville Cooperage Company Jackson Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eve C. Bradford Ociety Poag Cox F. L. Jones Lotus Club Missa Cox Dorothy Breese Edgar Hemphill Davie Knowles Stella Vinson Wayne Wamsiey Ladelle Duke Fine Arts Club Alfred Hennen Raymond Spence H. M. James Hennen Ben Stern Reece McCook Chopin L. V. Tarver C. W. Oseland Darwin Nichols H. C. Mayo Wayne Wamsley Leon Hammond H. H. Douglas E. L. Wright EB. L. Wright J. R. White G. J. Froet Lake Charles S. J. Duncan Tallulah Calvary Baptist Church Cheniere The Baptist Union Misses Audrey Brady Heloise Williams Roselea Hart Marjorie Hart Effie Mae Hart Bonnie Brooks Edie Lee Aston Edith Moore Sue Nesbit Helen Deemer Hazel Harrington Elcine Lively Pauline Atchison Vera Ogiesby Mollie Bely LeBlanc Dovie Netherlands Ima Ray Wherry Johnnie Young Messrs Frank Kirby James Kirby Truman Ellerbe Randolph Hart J. P. Crawley Edward Endom Tommy Jones Street Venable Walter Brady Sam Donald Ray Littles Lamar White R. B. Alexander John Brady Frank Preston Ida Kaplan Patricia Kaplan David Kaplan Dara Anish Melvin Anish Frances Hotel North Third Street D. B. Pellette Sarasota, Fla F.C. Holden Mamie Louise Children's Shop Monroe Louis McGuire J. C. Amman Catholic Ladies’ Altar Society Cook Robinsons Burtons Mrs. Jobs Margaret Ball Howtton Dirkshawa Hono Mangham D. W. Poole Franklington Beatrice Smith of Wisner J. P. Powell Olivia Lee Methodist Church Red" Stephens Baton Rouge Claude Stokes McConnell Dorothy Stark Rachelle Powell Natehitcches Armandine Renaud Terpsichorean Neville Paris J. Goodnight Virginia Faye Raye Cooksey Lewis Cooksey Travis Knight Delancey Wade Vivian Jones Louisiana College Virginia Thomas Louise Zeagler Marjorie Lewis Dwanna Megison New York City Miss Megison Herbert Freezer Herman Megison Seattle Washington Nome Alaska Ira Yount Springfield, Mo Z. L. Buffington Dora Cooksey Eugene Antley O. V. Whitted Jimmie and Billy A. McDougall Stuttgart Faye Estep la Mesa New Mexico E. P. Chapman E. P. Jr Charles Riser Ethel Riser Charles Riser, Jr Clarence Piles Jim Whatley Jena C. F. Patterson Helen Houston W. K. Bush Dolores Loomis Johnnie Mitchell el Dorado, Ark P. C. Yonge Contract Ouachita Candy CO Alice Henry Ator Lamont Sisters Don Spaniola Red Pearce Featuring Roy McDowell Voice of the Air Thotel Frances Kd C Apperson Mgr
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