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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

10

Pre Nuptial Social Life Highlights Engagements and Guests

This week’s social pages spotlight Mrs Jane Burgesss pre nuptial events ahead of her marriage to Mr William Adams in the Porter Burgess garden on Saturday afternoon. Also noted is the engagement of Katherine Fluitt to James Clayton Richardson with a June 22 wedding planned at First Baptist church.

Jane Burgess William Adams Porter Burgess Bunce Dorothh Williams Jonnie Myer Amos Smelser Seamuel Jones Miss Burgess Mrs. Smelser Island Drive David M. Fluitt Katherine Fluitt James Clayton Richardson F. K. Ham First Baptist Church Jane Fowler Harrisor Ark Gulf Park College Stephens College Mr. Nelson Elizabeth Betty

Sigma Phi Omega Enjoys First Al Affair at McGowan Clubhouse

Members of Sigma Phi Omega spent a delightful day at the McGowan clubhouse on the Ouachita river. Activities included a hay ride, swimming, a river outing, a barbecue on the screened porch, and dancing in the lounge.

Sigma Phi Omega McGowan Ouachita Margaret Warren Ardis Ponder Betty Evans Spencer Lee Barbara McKenzie George Hayes Sara Elizabeth Randle James Russell Ruth Poimbeauf William Warren Nell Rainbolt Robert Tait June Hunt Jack Webb Melba Stevenson Alfred Ware Mildred Wales Dallas Wales Margaret Mason Wilkins Rickerson Sara Gene Young Max Kulcke Marjorie Robbins James Caldwell June Go

Coming Events and Social Gatherings Across Local Churches

A busy weekly schedule lists Catholic Ladies' Altar Society bingo at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, Nazarene Women's Missionary meeting at 7:30 p.m., and multiple circle gatherings at First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches. Also noted are W B A meetings, a Business and Professional Women's club board session, and social entertainments for Miss Jane Burgess and Mr. William Adams.

Catholic Ladies’ Altar Society Nazarene Women's Foreign Missionary Society J. R. Willis First Presbyterian Church C. E. Barton Wood Street Stewart Scott Fairview W. M Love College Avenue Victor Barringer Riverside B. W. Wright Park Avenue W. B. Ayars Stubbs Avenue Harry Strong South Second Street Walter Black Women’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church G. R. Younse Smith Avenue A. W. Riggs Linderman Avenue West Monroe D H. Marshall Bros Avenue C. P. Jarrell Milton Street J. R. Roark McGuire Park J. J Jones Calypso Street John Scholars Rochelle Avenue John Munholland W. A. Langford Jackson Street Mike John, Sr 505 Mary Mulhearn Business and Professional Women's Club Chamber of Commerce John Fox Jane Burgess William Adams

Army Post Murders

The narrator visits an Army post with Elizabeth, recounting social tension around a possible engagement, a costume party plan, and a pivotal choice to wear a striking blue satin pajama costume with a black mandarin coat that foreshadows danger. A sense of secrecy and impending peril hangs over conversations about loyalty and romance.

Nelson Hop Committee Elizabeth Orient Virginia Hanson

Notable Visitors Share Summer Tales Across States

Mrs Vernon LaCour of Thibodeaux and her hosts the Tidwells enjoy a two week stop in Hot Springs. Mrs J J Potts arrives in New York from Honolulu and stays at the Hollywood Knickerbocker during the World’s Fair. Mrs Travis Marks visits Tulsa and Coffeeville with relatives. Mrs Frank Edney returns after two months visiting New Orleans Natchez and Coffeeville. Mr M L Langford visits his daughter in Washington DC and glimpses the king queen and President Roosevelt on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Vernon LaCour Thibodeaux, la A. S. Tidwell Hot Springs J. J. Potts New York City Honolulu Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel Frank Edney C. J. McLeod McLeod New Orleans J. R. D. Odom Natchez M. L. Langford Hugh Hill Wooten Washington, D. C Roosevelt Pennsylvania Avenue

Black and White Skin Care Ointment and Soap Ad

An ad touts Black and White Skin Ointment to relieve itching soreness and irritation. It recommends cleansing with Black and White Skin Soap to prevent infection and ease discomfort.

National Capital Daybook Notes Zola Warner Duo Travel

Miss Zola M. Warner and her sister Mrs Bertha Boyett of Winnfield departed June 4 for a two week vacation in New York City. They will drive through the Shenandoah Valley with a Washington stop and plan return via Niagara Falls and Canada.

Chamber of Commerce Kansas City United States Joseph Buttitta M. J. Varino Billy Nicholson Detroit Mich New York City Canada Zola M. Warner Bertha Boyett Winnfield Shenandoah Valley Washington Niagara Falls

Last of Foster Family Graduates

Monroe Colored High School principal M. J. Foster celebrates the graduation of his last son Robert from Morehouse College in Atlanta at age 20. Other sons Leland, Dr Madison Foster, and daughter, a graduate of Southern University, are also accomplished in medicine and education.

M. J. Foster Monroe Colored High School Robert Morehouse College Atlanta Leland Foster Madison Foster Leland College Foster Southern University John Wesley

Mission Leaders to Speak at City Hall Conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a conference session at the city hall courtroom on June 14 at 7 30 p m. Elroy Christiansen will make his initial local appearance as mission president along with other speakers. The public is invited.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints City Hall Elroy Christiansen Texas Mission

Permit Issued for One-Story Residence in City

A permit was issued Saturday by city building inspector Sam H. Awl to Mrs. C. W. Connelly for a one-story frame home at 3706 Dick Taylor Street. It will have four rooms, a composition roof, and cost $1,800. contractor W. M. Medlock.

Sam H. Awl C. W. Connelly Dick Taylor Street W. M. Medlock

Whither Away Little Miss Moak News Star Photo

A candid shot shows Annette Moak hurrying somewhere as a News Star World cameraman captures her momentary glance. A sepia enlargement of the portrait will be given to Annette or her parents as a courtesy from the newspaper.

News-Star—World Annette Moak Miss Monk Annette News-Star— World

French Vessel's Crew Rescued by Duchess of Bedford

Halifax reports the crew of the French barque Ben Hur, burned and sinking near 180 miles ENE of Cape Race, were picked up by the liner Duchess of Bedford. Rescue vessel says crew transferred with no further details.

Halifax Cape Race St. Malo

Man Sentenced to 14 Days for Assault and Battery

John Mitchell tells Judge Herbert Taylor Jr that he can serve the sentence on weekends due to weekday work obligations. The judge approves a 14 day jail term for the assault and battery conviction in Tarboro North Carolina.

Tarboro M. C John Mitchell Herbert Taylor, Jr

Wants New Roof on Rent-Free Houses

Macon Georgia June 12 Deputy Sheriff William Branan reports a conversation with a negro who seeks help to identify the owner of his house. He has not paid rent for nine years and says the roof leaks, threatening to move out if the landlord does not fix it promptly.

Elizabeth Macon William Branan

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