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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1928

Page

12

Miss Willie Mae Porter Completes Scarritt College Course

The Methodists report Miss Willie Mae Porter has finished her studies at Scarritt college Nashville and earned an A degree as a Christian worker. She will supervise work in the Camden Arkansas district beginning in September and is visiting her mother Mrs. W. J. Porter.

Willie Mae Porter Scarritt College Nashville Tenn W. J. Porter Camden, Ark B. Porter University of Arkansas Little Rock State Charity Hospital Shreveport

Wedding Bells Play At First Baptist Church

Wednesday program by Y W A presents Wedding Bells at First Baptist church at 7 45. Public invited. Also a Riverside Country club home coming dance at 1000 p m for school college and younger set. Logtown Community club meets with Mrs Guyton at 2 30 p m.

First Baptist Church Riverside Country Club Logtown Guyton

Magnolia Park summer camp for veterans' children proposed in Louisiana

The Louisiana American Legion Auxiliary plans a 99 year lease of Magnolia Park in Central Louisiana for a ten week summer camp for underprivileged Legionnaires' children. Mrs. Roland B. Howell spearheads the project with Red Cross supervised activities and a schedule including swimming camping and sanitation classes.

Times-Picayune Louisiana Magnolia Park Louisiana Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Roland B. Howell Thibodaux Howell Scotts Daniel W. Spurlock State Department National Red Cross

Louisiana booth draws crowds at national convention

At the Hotel President in Kansas City on June 13 Louisiana showcases its resources through Acadian dressed booth workers. Mrs. Erin B. Nolan of Opelousas, president of the South Louisiana Press association, stands with Miss Pearl Anding, secretary of the Sell Louisiana to the Nation committee, highlighting the state's display.

News-Star Kansas City President Louisiana Booth Erin B. Nolan Opelousas South Louisiana Press Association Pearl Anding A. A. Anding Secre Tary Nation” Committee

Purification as Path to Health Urges Calotabs Use

An advertisement promotes Calotabs as a system purifier and a path to health. It urges a thorough cleansing with a course taken weekly for several weeks and claims nature rewards vitality, offering a family package for 36 cents at drug stores.

Monroe News Notes on Visits Births and A Wedding

Mr and Mrs P J Duffy return to Collinsville after visiting Mrs H Bigger. Miss Lucille Godwin to Peabody for summer coaching at the university. Mr and Mrs H F Easterling announce the birth of a son, David Few, on Stone Avenue. Mrs R N Stator convalesces after appendicitis at St Francis sanitarium. Mrs A B Smelser returns from Birmingham to care for her son-in-law J W McComb. William Mitchell Brown, formerly with Ouachita National Bank, marries Miss Martha Clarise Gayle in Shreveport with a flower bank reception and ornate decorations.

H. F. Easterling David Few Stone Avenue A. B. Smelser Birmingham Ala J. W. McComb Monroe William J .Mitchell Brown Ouachita National Bank Shreveport Martha Clarisse Gayle Clint D. Gayle William ‘Mitchell Brown Rovallness Clint Gayle

Wedding Bespeaks North Louisiana Suite of Tastes and Travel

The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, celebrated a decorative wedding with pink gladioli hydrangeas and peonies, and an ice course shaped as doves. They depart for a honeymoon then visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conrad in Wichita Falls before returning to Shreveport. The bride’s family holds prominence in the region.

Social notes from Monroe and Little Rock events

Mrs. T Simpson convalesces after operation at St Francis sanitarium and plans to see friends. Winnie Riggs spends vacation at home. Mrs E T Lamkin named youngest female alternate to Houston democratic convention and travels with Monroe friends. Social column recalls Mrs Spurgeon Smith in Little Rock and a breakfast in her honor at Hotel Marion. A five course dinner honors Thomas Parker of Greenville with numerous attendees and a post dinner dance.

E. T. Lamkin Houston Long Lamkin Monroe Galveston Texas New York H. R. Speed Arkansas Gazette Little Rock Ark Spurgeon Smith Arthur Tidwell Thomas Parker Greenville S. C University of the South Clarence Faulk, Jr Faulk Europe Alyce Florsheim Sue Parker Eleanor Faulk Beverly Faunt LeRoy Dottie Williams Messrs Clarence Faulk James Stetts Jack Pasher G. Tidwell

Visitors and family notes from across the region

Miss Ruth Roney visits sister in Lake Charles. Mr and Mrs W B Cobb of Jena guest with the Averys. Frank Hammock and Rochelle visitors stay with the Hamocks. Mattie Lee Fisher of Columbia visits Markham family. C H Rhoden of Good Pine visits Groves and Psars. Holladay, Jr. make business visit to Monroe. C G Woods returns from Alton Missouri. Allen Cupples welcomed a nine pound baby boy.

News-Star Stndard Ruth Roney C. D. Hayes Lake Charles W. B. Cobb Jena B. L. Avery Frank Hammock Rochelle Tom Hammock Mattie Lee Fisher Columbia

Love's Awakening at Marion Morton's Hidden Fortune

In a tale by Adele Garrison Marion Morton reveals a secret fortune hidden in her grandmother's sandalwood box. The three sealed envelopes bound to Marion age eighteen, with instructions to be opened or inherited by her heir if she dies, trigger a tense pledge between Marion and Madge as they guard the mystery.

Love Adele Garrison Marion Morton Madge Marion Tom Blorton Aunxie Madge Morton Lillian Marlon Marion Morton Beren

Old John Pybus family estrangement and literary turning point

The fragmented text sketches John Pybus once a London bookseller now connected to sport, and his estranged sons Conrad Probyn and Lance Pybus. Conrad warns Probyn of a secret meeting with Olive Gaduien, while Cambridge and London moves hint at a writing life and shifting relationships.

John Pybus London Ae Sporter Snton Conrad Probyn Lance Pybus Baracen Cambridge Brin Pinnet Olive Gaduien

Conrads Secret Ride Sparks Olive Case Clue

Lance recalls Olive's operation and fears a charge on her behalf. He spots Uncle Conrad arriving at No 7 Blount Street in a car, realizes the car is Conrad’s, and links the sight to Olive’s troubling circumstances. The scene deepens the mystery around Olive and the family's involvement.

Lance Pybus Intervenes At Miss Gadsden’s Post-Op Visit

Lance Pybus confronts Uncle Conrad Pybus over control of Miss Gadsden after a mysterious wait by Blount Street. He enters the matron Miss Saxby’s room to ask about Miss Gadsden’s operation and inquires about providing funds on her behalf. He learns the operation was successful but faces cautious resistance about money and engagement status.

Lance Olive Blount Street Fas No. 7 Conrad Jance No. 9 Lance Awung Conrad Pybus Pybus Valentino Mr. Pybus Miss Saxby Gaisdan Ehs

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