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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

3

Atkins-Seymour Nuptials Lighted by Summer Floral Splendor

A prominent June wedding at First Presbyterian Church joined Misa Millsaps Atkins and Edward Seymour of St Martinville in a summer ceremony. The wearing party included matron of honor Mrs. Sterling Castle, maid Carol Speed, and bridesmaids from Chicago, Michigan, and Mississippi. Attendants wore Lanvin gowns in orchid and pink, with orchid and pink floral decor framing a garden aisle. The bride's ivory satin gown featured heirloom lace, and the ceremony was followed by a reception at the Atkins home. The couple will reside in Algiers Louisiana after a traveling ensemble departure amid family rites.

First Presbyterian Church Misaise Millsaps Atkins Prentiss Maraalasing Edwardes Seymour St. Martinaville Columbia Cleworth Henry Whitfield Promiece Harry Prophit Frankie George Conrad Cage A Sterling Castle Carol Speed Chicago Ill Julia Frances Stubbs Clara Guthrie Allene Mitchener Michigan Jane Metcalfe Metcalfe Misa Lanvin Hiis Ruth Eleanor Atkina Betty Reily Wharton Brown, Jr Messrs J.sterling Castle Whitfield Blanks George Trousdale John Theus William Rodriguez Herbert Youngblood Dr. DeWitt Milam George Seymour J. Seymour Bendel Wallace Clift Atkins Tre Seymour Ale la Sophie Newcomb College New Orleans George

Bridal breakfast honors Miss Louise Atkins at Lotus Club

A green and white theme framed the bridal breakfast for Miss Louise Atkins yesterday morning at the Lotus Club hosted by Mrs. Travis Oliver and Mrs. Fred Millsaps. The setting featured filet lace, Shasta daisies, maiden hair fern and jade accents with a four course menu in green and white. Nearby, Beau mont Texas visitor Mrs. John M. Newman Jr. and guests including Mrs. J J Herring attend weddings and other visits. Charles Garretson returns from Western Military School to spend summer with his mother. John Robert Anders visiting from Arkadelphia College joins the family for the weekend.

J. J. Herring Jackson Street A. G. Herring Mildred Riggs Lotus Club Louise Atkins Travis Oliver Fred Millsaps Miss Atkins Charles Garretson Western Military School Alton Mary Garretson John Robert Anders Arkadelphia College

Miss Kaliski Hosts a Congenial Friend Gathering

Miss Kaliski played host to a cheerful gathering of friends in a warm social evening. Neighbors, colleagues, and family enjoyed light conversation, snacks, and easy conversation in a relaxed setting.

Miss Kaliski

Bridge Party Honors Miss Gean Ehrman at Hotel Virginia

Miss Rosalia Kaliski hosted a charm filled bridge evening in the Cameo room of the Hotel Virginia for her house guest Miss Gean Ehrman of Helens Arkansas. Shasta daisies decorated the room as guests wore summery gowns and played several bridge games with high scores rewarded.

Cameo Virginia Rosalia Kaliski Bridge Gean Ehrman Helens Ark Montele Goldman Carolyn Cahn Miss Ehrman Alice Levy Columbus Alyce Florsheim Louise Woerner Johann Caspari Sadie Schmalinski Ethel Reims Fannie Wexler

Bride To Be Honored With Yellow And White Shower

A bridal shower in honor of Miss Mildred Riggs was hosted Monday by Mrs. R. H. Galloway and Miss Cliffie Olmstead at Miss Olmstead’s home. The yellow and white decor featured Shasta daisies and a brides themed contest led by Miss Riggs and Miss Elizabeth Hopson. Miss Mildred Morton sang, and Ann Galloway presented gifts to the honoree.

R. H. Galloway Cliffie Olmstead Mildred Riggs Miss Olmstead Elizabeth Hopson Mildred Morton Miss Riggs Ann Galloway Olive Leigh Myatt Miss Mildred Riggs Myatt Jackson Street Katherine Gregg Hilton Chappell Martha Olive Myatt Anna Mary Wynn Joyner Mildred Ganaway Dorothy Morton Jason Johnson

Missionary Society Meeting At West Monroe

A church gathering for the West Monroe Methodist Missionary Society featured gift baskets for Miss Riggs as she moves to a new home. Guests enjoyed yellow cakes and desserts while funds and supplies were discussed to support church needs and the Houma mission. Circle hosts include Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Warren, and co hostess Mrs. Bandy.

West Monroe Methodist Missionary Society Circle E. S. Harper J. O. Miller J. L. Warren Bandy W. M. Hunt T. L. Hood B. Henry T. L. Hood, Jr

Progress of Crop Good in Louisiana Section

The weekly crop summary shows frequent showers in the southeast improving conditions rapidly. Cotton progress is generally favorable with Mississippi cotton mostly fair to good and some northern delta counties poorer. Louisiana reports generally good farm work as mud recedes and planting continues, with overall condition fairly good and progress elsewhere very good.

Washington Department of Agriculture Southeast Mississippi Delta Louisiana

Little Lord Fauntleroy Attends Wedding Wife of Burnett's Son

In New York a society note reports Vivian Burnett son of Frances Hogson Burnett attended a wedding in the state. The original of Little Lord Fauntleroy is described as corpulent and bald by reporters observing the event.

New York Little Lord Fauntleroy Vivian Burnett Frances Hogson Burnett

Reputation Weighs In As People Drive In Daily

A brief note from Central Service and Storage states that reputation grows as more people visit the station each day. Telephone contact listed as 481 for inquiries.

Bastrop to Host Health Worker Training School

Dr. K C Miller, U S public health officer, visited Bastrop to discuss establishing a health unit and a training school to supply doctors inspectors and nurses for the inundated Mississippi valley. Plans call for units in areas never before served with a Bastrop school tentatively planned and a Morehouse parish unit to follow.

K. C. Miller United States Bastrop Mississippi Valley Miller Morehouse Parish Morehouse Capital

Extra ration may be needed for some farmers

E R Strahan, parish rehabilitation committee adviser, says about 900 families are nearly finished receiving two weeks of rations for people and stock. Most aided farmers have planted and begun building credit. a few Lafourche swamp farmers near the city cannot plant yet due to high water, and a possible second two week ration may be extended pending decision.

E. R. Strahan Red Cross Lafourche

New French Process Promotes MELLO-GLO Face Powder

Protects skin in all weather and battens on longer without dryness or pore clogging. MELLO-GLO remains fresh despite perspiration. Marketed by Chase-Amman Drug Co and Collens' Drug Stores in a Midwestern ad listing.

Chase-Amman Drug Co Tee Pee Collens Adv

Secret meeting with Philip Veritzen sets stage for Sunday

Adele Garrison recounts a tense scene as the narrator arranges to meet impresario Philip Veritzen at his offices on a Sunday. Lillian offers unwavering support, promising rapid aid, while the narrator anticipates potential trouble from the Europe-returning figure.

Philip Veritzen Idilian Lillian Isaac Veritzen Europe Phil Ina

Red Cross Extends Aid After Canvass For Sweet Potato Slips

Mr Strahan and Red Cross national director C J Smith survey needs and vow aid only for urgent cases. Four hundred thousand sweet potato slips have been ordered to cover about 400 families and recipients will be notified when slips arrive.

Mr. Strahan C. J. Smith Red Cross

Total Eclipse of Moon Seen in Dawn Hours

A total lunar eclipse lasting 12 minutes was visible in North and South America and Europe during the early hours today. Astronomers noted the event across multiple regions as the moon moved through Earth's shadow.

Chicago North South America Europe

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