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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
9
Thursday the Civic Department of the Women's Department Club meets at City Hall at 3 o'clock. All joined members urged to attend and all women of Monroe and West Monroe are invited to participate.
Mrs Abe Arent hosted the North side Bridge Club with guests including Mrs Simeon Heninger and Mrs Jake Hirsch. Prizes went to Mrs Simeon Heninger and consolation to Mrs Abe Arent as refreshments followed the games.
Miss May Read returned from Baton Rouge where she attended the Louisiana State University commencement exercises. Her brother Mr. Paul Read was among the graduates. The Monroe young men hosted a delightful dance last evening.
Soft sheer fabrics in pink blue and yellow nainsock at 49c per yard. 36 inch long cloth at 29c per yard. Maslin Teddies 98c. Pillow cases 42x36 25c, premium 36c, hemstitched 50c. Organdies 40 inch imported Swiss organdy in all colors $1.25 value for 89c.
A sale listing highlights wash satin camisoles priced at 89 to 98 cents and 1.25. It promotes heavy Turkish bath towels at 35c value four for 98c and barber towels at 89c per dozen. Also featured are Ruby 72x90 sheets at 98c Unoem 72x90 at 1.25 and hemstitched premium sheets ranging from 1.48 to 1.98.
The Elk's Club held its first summer dance with a large attendance. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Downes and other couples. Helen Hunt, returning from Blue Ridge convention as a State Normal delegate, attended with Miss Moore and Miss Peters as escorts. N A Son returned to New Orleans after visiting daughters and was joined by Mrs. Marx and her young son Manny.
Mrs R L Wood presided as hostess at the St Francis Auxiliary gathering hosted by Mrs J C Amman. Members showed active participation with several works turned in and two upcoming card parties planned with Mrs Paul Keller and Miss Jennie O Kelly.
Mrs John Collins hosts a rainbow themed shower with fifty guests including Miss Eva Stroud as honoree. Attendees decorated with smilax and pastel crepe, exchanged recipes and advice, and prizes and a confectionery luncheon followed a colorful gift opening. Notables present include Mrs Mark Stroud and Mrs Sidney Stroud. Dr E D Gardner of Clarks and Miss Bertha Mason of Gallion noted in.
A wedding notice from a local paper announces the marriage of Miss Jessie to her intended partner, highlighting the couple's shared interests and community ties. The item notes the date and venue details readable in the fragments.
The wedding of Miss Goldman and Mr. Daniel Weil was held last evening at Temple B'nai Israel at 8 30 PM. The ceremony featured a double ring service and the symbolic cup tradition. The bride wore white imported lace over georgette with a basque waist and hoop skirt, and carried bride’s roses. The groom wore formal attire with his best man Isadore Leibreich. A reception followed in the temple annex with spring flowers and hyacinths. The couple plan a bridal trip to Colorado and will reside in Camber Arkansas after returning. both are Monroe residents with strong family and community ties. Out of town guests included Solomon Goldman Leon Sugar Minna Harris Manny Ehrenberg and Rev. H L Driskell among others.
Racing closes at Belmont Park for Westchester Racing Assn. Latonia hosts Kentucky Jockey Club while Connaught Park Jockey Club meets in Ottawa. Trap shooting tournaments in New Haven Idaho Gooding and Helena summarize today’s statewide events.
Clean with stiff brush, laundry soap, and warm water. Rinse, dry thoroughly, then apply a thin shellac coat to revive the pieces and restore their finish.
The Council of the League of Nations held its inaugural public gathering at St James's Palace in London, marking a formal start to its public facing proceedings.
The Saenger silent drama highlights John Cook, who at twelve years old starred as a boy soprano in Eyes of the Heart, Mary Miles Minter's Realart production. Now twenty five years in show business, he reflects on early musical peak and later acting career.
The article traces Mr Cook’s rise from juvenile opera to leading roles in many circuits including medicine shows, the circus, and stock companies. Now with Realart, he brings his veteran talent to Eyes of the Heart and the Saenger engagement opens Friday.
Universalist minister explains the creed to an ignorant man. The man asks if young people think there is no hell. The minister confirms the postulate but the man retorts about bartending jobs.
The Methodist Ladies Circle No 5 will hold a cake sale at Walker Bros this Saturday the 18th. The sale runs from 4 PM to 9 PM. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
Salt Lake City hosts the National Park to Park Highway Association meeting while Santa Cruz and California electrical contractors association hold sessions. Grand Junction hosts Christian Endeavor Societies of Colorado and San Antonio hosts Texas Pharma convention activities.
A fragmented passage lists Elks groups including Battle Creek Michigan and Worcester Massachusetts, naming the Michigan and Massachusetts Associations of Elks among others. The text appears as an association roster or directory snippet from a regional publication.
Advertising bazaar featuring flour syrup cottolene coffee canned goods matches baking powder Meckie Oil Products gum mineral wells water blueing ink lead pencils facial creams soft drinks Coca Cola bottling works Orvin's ice cream Barker's doughnuts and coffee ice tea and sandwiches to be held Thursday Friday Saturday June 16 17 18 across from New South Cruz Store Your patronage solicited by Young Woman's Methodist Auxiliary.
The Methodist Ladies of Circle No 4 announce a cake sale at the Royal Confectionary on Saturday June 18. Proceeds support parish activities and local charity.
Designers advise buttons used as decorative devices should match exactly the color of the suit or frock material to ensure a cohesive look. This rule emphasizes color harmony and avoids contrasting accents that could disrupt the garment's visual balance.
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