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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

5

Brilliant Home Coming Dance Draws Monroe College Crowd

The annual Home Coming celebration at Monroe's colleges brings students from various institutions back for summer. Guests dance on the Virginia Roof Garden under a moonlit sky with electric displays and fashionable attire. Local organizers John Huey and Thomas Frazer are credited with starting the tradition and guiding it to a standout social event of the year.

Monroe Virginia Gayery John Hueynd Thomas Frazer Margaret Hudson Frank Kenedy Margaret Collens Prentis Clarke C. W. Pervis Ruth Donahue Guy Stubbs Nez Ward E. L. Royster Elizabeth Breard Henry Attlepage Louise Breazele David Ickie, Jr Bastrop W . Cooper Ivy Faulk Laurie Breard W. . Proffett McDonald Contrt Madison Sara Larche Tom Larche Margaret Stovall Edward Starsney Helena Taylor Jim Heele Elizabeth Mann Ian McCormick Elizabeth Casper J. A. Norris Maryen Colbert Illy Downing Martha Stroud Idney Stroud Merle Clowney Ack Parker Mildred Cobb Ben Owning, Jr Zeageer Mr. Albrum Imogene Hodges Mark Fungheui Alice Cobb Bill Clark Jace Mathews Prentiss Gray Arguerite Roberts Donald Dan Alyce Florsheim Floyd Mar

Monroe Church Women to Open Daily Vacation Bible School

The Federation of Church Women of Monroe opens a daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church next Monday at nine for children ages 4 to 14. Instruction covers Bible stories Mission Study music sewing and hand work with Miss Lucille Godwin directing the pageant at the end.

Federation of Church Women of Monroe Presbyterian Church George Moffett Jordina Flournoy Olive Gunby W. L. Ethridge Lucille Godwin Pauline Olmstead Bible School United States

Miss Meehan Prepares for New York Wedding to George Woodman

Mary Ann Meehan sails for New York to wed George Bartlett Woodman on June 22. A farewell reception at Mrs J W Meehan's Louisville Avenue home featured rainbow garden decor, gifts of silver and linens, and many bride to be guests. The bridge club hosted events with pink hydrangea accents and elegant refreshments. Ric Jarratt of Belhaven College visits family en route to New York for four weeks of theatre and shopping in the city.

Mary Ann Meehan George Bartlett Woodman New York City J. W. Meehan Louisville Ave Miss Meehan Trousseau J.J. Cline A. R. Holloway Bernice Berry Inez Schneider Bridge Club

Jones Family Plans Washington Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs E F Jones and their daughter Betty Sue with Miss Elethia Edwards prepare to depart tomorrow on a planned motor journey to Washington.

E. F. Jones Betty Sue Elethia Edwards Washington

Twin City church notices list sermons and activities

Oak and St. John streets First Christian Church led by Rev. D W Mc Elroy lists Fathers Day program morning worship Living Waters evening Getting Off Devil's Island with senior Christian Endeavor echo meeting and regular prayer and efficiency classes. First Baptist Church led by L T Hastings notes eleven day Pitt kin meeting added 31 members and schedule including 11 a m and 7 45 p m services a conference after morning service and Revelation lecture with prayer meetings.

First Christian Church Oak and St. John Streets D. W. McElroy F. C. Holden Devil's Island Devil’s Island Christian Endeavor

PLEASING GOD ANNOUNCED BY WEST MONROE CHURCH

First Baptist Church West Monroe announces Rev. H L Driskell will preach on Pleasing God Sunday morning and conclude with a special message Sunday evening as part of regular services.

First Baptist Church West Monroe H. L. Driskell

Monroe Hostess Awarded Parfait Glasses For Bridge Scores

Mrs. Albert Horuff hosts Iris Bridge club guests praised for Southern hospitality. Five bridge games, rose perfume, and parfait glasses awarded to Mrs. John Collens and Mrs. L. B. Ferguson for club scores. Mrs. Harvey Trousdale wins guest favor with embroidered handkerchiefs. refreshments served. Mrs. F. W. Folman recovering at home after operation.

Monroe Albert Horuff Iris Bridge Club John Collens L. B. Ferguson Harvey Trousdale Mmes C. M. Flower J. C. Theus George Hyle George Holmes W. M. Washburn G. B. Cooley W. E. Allen J. Wooten Judson Smith L. W. Mobley D. A. Bradford W. J. Meyer J. E. Doughtie

The Latin Struggles and Household Lessons

The author recalls forgetting Latin after years of struggle and argues that unpleasant subjects fade from memory. It contrasts rote drills with cheerful learning and suggests using rewards to shape habits, aiming for intrinsic satisfaction and self approval over time.

Farmerville Helen

Love's Awakening and a Secret Engagement Plan

In a mansion suite Mary and Princess Olina quarrel over shared space as Aunt Madge plots a dinner to announce Mary to Prince Georges while masking Olina's engagement to Noel. An artist guest is to be introduced, and tension rises over rival gowns and social ambitions.

Mary Lillian Dicky Olina Marion Olivia Auntie Madge Prince Georges Noel Georges Renz Tate Harriet Philip Veritzen Miss Fairfax Exith

The Unkissed Bride by Berta Ruck

Joy Harrison in London is jilted by Geoffrey Ford and plans a businesslike marriage to Dr. Rex Travers. Rex contemplates a new post in the south of France while Joy seeks a fresh start and Percival Arthur faces adolescence amid a rocky pathway to a union with Rex.

Joy Harrison London Rex Travers Geoffrey Ford Travers Harley Street Dr. Locke Rex France Joy Method Geoffrey Percival Arthur Fitzroy Percival Arthur Turnbull Pheasant Oxford Chelsea Hay Jon Harrison Jim Mewborough Jor Geoff Pansy Ford Pansy Low Fords Mon Plaisir Mélanie Angel Ronin

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Bridge Julia Frances Stubbs S. E. Huey The Legion Auxiliary Legion Home W. C. T. U., Methodist Church J. B. Vaughan Burnice Patton Wheeler Mitchell W. L. Mitchell B. B. Handy J. Q. Graves R. L. Davis Harry Walton S. E. Robinette Sara Robinette Byrnice Patton Richard Traynor Louise McGuire O. E Masonic Hall Richard Taylor Treanor First Methodist Church Missionary Society of the West Munich Methodist Church Baptist Missionary Society Grace Church Guild Roland Miller Home the Colony Robin Garrison Ross Coates J. M. Smith Eugene Windes Merton Abington Albert Breard Theos. Munholland Edwin Harbor, Jr A. J. Emerson Jack Knowles Warren Taylor Jno J. Potts Kate McLain W. Collens A. F. Horal A. C. Potmiller Tennessee Louis Woile Drew Avenue Sam Mason J. Mason K Street Willians School of Embalming Kansas City Murray Marcel South Grand ST Federation OF Church Women Oven Bible Class By Marie Marot Rita New York George Woodman Ric Jarratt Belhaven College Jackson, Miss J. V. Jarratt Riverside D. C Hudson Palisades City L. T. Hastings C. B. Hall Pit Mrs. Albert Moruff F. W. Folman St. Francis Sanitarium Texas Avenue Alice Judson Peale Love’s Awakening Adele Garrison Berta Ruck Percivall
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