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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
2
Notes from Monroe social scene include church meetings at East Monroe church, Friday Club gathering hosted by Mrs E Connor, and West Monroe Epworth League devotional services with a sermon. Local guests and visits from Memphis, Baton Rouge, Waco, and Oklahoma City are listed along with bridge club entertainment and family departures.
Mr. George B. Davis and Miss Margaret Childress of Ruston were married yesterday afternoon by Father Vandegear. The couple, accompanied by relatives and friends, motored to the ceremony and returned to Ruston late last evening.
Miss May Read returned from Baton Rouge after attending Louisiana State University commencement exercises where her brother Paul Read was among the graduates. The article notes a delightful Monroe dance in the same social note.
Soft sheer negligees and gowns featured with pink blue and yellow nainsook fabrics. Long cloth bolts in 10 yard lengths offered at deep discounts. Muslin gowns camisoles and towels sheets and organdies showcased with reduced prices and emphasis on value. Customers urged to watch windows for more deals.
A large crowd attended a summer dance hosted by the Kik's Club. Chapérones at the bases included Mr. Narmhead Downss, Be, and Mrs. RB B Frissell. Mrs. Freneau Surgulee and Mr. and Mrs. McCormick also attended as chaperones.
Mrs. R L Wood hosted the St. Francis Auxiliary yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J C Amman home. Members submitted and shared work while planning two card parties for next month. Mrs. Wood with Mrs. Fred Amman and Miss Evelyn Amman served salad and dessert after the business hour to a large gathering.
Mrs John Collins hosted a rainbow themed shower with fifty guests for Miss Eva Stroud. Attendees included Marie Collins Pauline Clark and Mesdames Collins Stroud and Sidney Stroud. Prizes, readings, music and a color saturated luncheon highlighted the afternoon.
The text describes the Monroe wedding of Miss Minna Goldman and Mr. Leon Weil with elaborate floral decor and bridesmaids Miss Mathilde Goldman and Miss Cecile Weil. Dr. H. A. Merfeld officiated using the double ring rite and the symbolic cup. A Temple Annex reception followed, then a Colorado trip before settling in Camber Arkansas.
Close of Westchester Racing Assn at Belmont Park notes meetings of the Kentucky Jockey Club at Latonia Connaught Park Jockey Club at Ottawa and a Connecticut State trapshooting tournament at New Haven Also listed are Idaho State trapshooting tournament at Gooding and Arkansas State trapshooting tournament at Helena.
Clean wicker and reed furniture with a stiff brush, using warm water and laundry sway. Scrub well, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Apply a thin coat of shellac to finish to restore appearance and protect the wood.
One year ago today the Council of the League of Nations held its inaugural public meeting at St. Jamee Palace in Lenden, marking a historic step in international governance.
The article profiles John Cook, a former boy soprano now 25 years in show business, known for playing the irascible John Dunn in Realart's Eyes of the Heart. It notes his early success at age twelve and his long career in the industry.
A Universalist minister explains the creed to a man who eagerly listens. The man challenges the idea of no hell implying a joke about bartenders, prompting the minister to state that disbelief in hell is a fundamental postulate.
The Methodist Ladies Circle No 5 announces a cake sale at Walkes Bros on Saturday. Proceeds support circle activities and community charity projects.
Convention listings highlight openings in Salt Lake City San Antonio and Grand Junction with groups including the National Park to Park Highway Association Santa Cruz California Association of Electrical Contractors Christian Endeavor Societies of Colorado and Texas Pharma.
A sale listing items such as flour syrup butter coffee canned goods matches baking powder oil products gum ink lead pens facial creams soft drinks and snacks, with notices of location on Grand Street across from New South Drug Store and dates June 16 17 18. Proceeds benefit the Young Woman's Methodist Auxiliary.
Cake sale by the Methodist Ladies Circle No 4 will be held at the Royal Confectionery on Saturday June 18. Proceeds support church activities and community services. Tickets and cake varieties not specified.
Designers advise Battens Buttons blend with the material color of the wearer’s suit or dress. The guidance emphasizes matching the button hue to the fabric for cohesive styling.
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