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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

5

June Weddings Bring Joy to Monroe Society

June in Monroe overflows with weddings as Burnice Patton and Julia Frances Stubbs prepare to wed at First Methodist and their nuptials draw guests from San Antonio Memphis and Annapolis. Pre wedding events include Alpha Chi Omega visits, river outings, and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. George Hyle with gifts and rose decor.

Burnice Patton Toorrow Richard Taylor Jeanor First Methodist Julia Frances Stubb S . Huey Santonio S. R. Gleaves W. W. King Warjorie Gates Memphis Tenn Stubbs Fr. Huey Victor Ccarringer, Jr Victor Barringer Annapolis Barringer Miss Jubbs Baringer Monroe C. W. King Fay King of Shreveort Ston Rouge Alpha Chi Mera Gloriouseek-End Alpha Chi Omega Memors C. W. Perkins Virinia Lotus Lab Bradley Waelder Elizabeth Jones Clare Carol Wendolyn Thomas Sara Thomas Kothy Knox J. H. Thatcher Rayville Misses E. Ponder Mary Live Davis Ruston George Hyle Stubbs Avenue Julia Frances Stubbs 8. E. Huey J. K. Jones George Bancroft E. L. Royster Hyle Huey Louise Theus Charles Rodriguez Alma Summer Potts Ruth Huey Guy Stubbs Jr Pauline Clarke George Trousdale Angie Meredith Gordon Cummings Gordon Wright Louise Rodriguez Milam Frances Miller Eugene Windes

Haiti Themed Luncheon Delights Lotus Club Guests

Mrs Clarence Slagle hosted a Haiti inspired party at the Lotus Club delivering tropical ambiance. The six course menu reflected native Haitian cooking with blue and red table colors and palm frond decor. Gifts included a silver bracelet and handmade fans as attendees listed include Mrs Stubbs and Mrs Wooten among others.

Clarence Slagle Haiti Lotus Club Slagle F. P. Stubbs J. E. Wooten J. E. Godfrey Carl McHenry Mines J. B. Vaughan A. V. Miller Elmer Slagle J. Wooten Reese Major, Jr Allan Sholars Charles Phillips A. McHenry

Dawson in East to Arrange Delivery of Steel Barges

N. E. Dawson, manager of the Louisiana-Arkansas Barge service, is in Pittsburgh arranging delivery of four large steel barges to replace wooden ones on the Ouachita river between Monroe and New Orleans. The barges should be in service within two weeks, promising improved safety and dispatch in shipments.

N. E. Dawson Louisiana-Arkansas Barge Service Pittsburgh Ouachita River Monroe New Orleans

Girls Leave for Summer Camps in Cooler Climes

Readable passages describe Monroe girls heading to camps for active summers with horseback riding, fishing, boating, and wholesome games. The list names Ellen Kent Millsaps, Adelia Sandel, Suzzane Perry, Sue Graves, Joy Steele, Leigh Russell, Gertrude Feazel, and Marie Dell Horuff among others.

North Woods Monroe Ellen Kent Millsaps Adelia Sandel Suzzane Perry Sue Graves Joy Steele Leigh Russell Gertrude Feazel Marie Dell Horuff

Talks To 92. 1. Parents At four months Anne holds her nursing bottle

A four month old named Anne astonishes the family by grabbing and tilting her own bottle without spilling. Her mother explains teaching steps and rewards as Anne learns to lift and hold the bottle, touching it to her lips and enjoying the milk.

Anne

Miss Tarver Returns From Vidalia Flood Work

Pauline Tarver a parish health nurse returned to Monroe from Vidalia where she aided Dr John Schrieber during the high water period flooding that has menaced that section. Three fourths of the parish remains underwater but conditions are slowly improving. Hundreds have received typhoid vaccinations with no outbreak of contagious disease. Many residents evacuated to higher ground seeking shelter.

Pauline Tarver Monroe Vidalia John Schrieber

Credit Men Attend Nashville Convention

H. B. Ryland manager of the Credit Men's association and 8. W. Davis credit manager of the Palace store left yesterday for Nashville Tennessee to attend the national convention of the credit men's association. The sessions will last several days with many experienced men to address the sessions.

H. B. Ryland Credit Men's Association

American pilot among drowned in French coast boat mishap

George Graham Bullen a former member of the Lafayette Escadrille and veteran of the French Moroccan campaign died when a motor speed boat made a sharp turn throwing him overboard. He was a passenger.

Juan Les Pins France George Graham Bullen Lafayette Escadrille

Cleanest City Claim Credited to New York Cleric

The Rev. Dr Christian F Reisner of the Methodist church in New York asserts the city is the cleanest in the nation. He cites sanitation reforms and civic pride as key factors. Public health officials note ongoing cleanup efforts and community participation.

New York Christian F. Reisner

Graf Zeppelin Transatlantic Flight Postponed to 1930

Berlin dispatch reports the Graf Zeppelin’s transatlantic flight to America postponed until 1930. A round the world voyage was planned to begin about July 15. The zeppelin’s last America attempt ended May 17 due to crippled motors over Spain.

ZEP America Associated Press Berlin Telegraph Union Friedrichshafen Spain

Suffrage Alliance Pays Tribute to Carrie Catt

Berlin June 17 The eleventh congress of the international suffrage alliance rose in tribute to Carrie Chapman Catt after a message read by Belle Sherwin. The congress voted to cable Mrs Catt hoping for her recovery and the completion of her work. Catt noted that twenty five years ago women voting worldwide seemed unlikely, yet now half the nations grant suffrage.

Associated Press Berlin Congress of Women’s International Suffrage Alliance Carrie Chapman Catt Mrs. Catt Belle Sherwin

Michigan rum runner found shot dead on Chicago Heights road

A Michigan liquor smuggler, identified as Ralph Cena or Lena, was found slain near his car on a Chicago Heights road yesterday. Police say he was on his knees, suggesting a plea for mercy, and he is believed to have been active in liquor sales around Kalamazoo and Holland, Mich. He was about 30 years old.

Chicago Michigan Chicago Heights Ralph Cena Lena Kalamazoo Holland Mich Icky Mary Olina Georges Old Veritzen Edith Ede Lillian Illian Dicky Edith A

Congress in session with tariff and nomination actions

Senate Finance sub committees continue hearings on tariff bill and a Borah resolution to limit tariff revision. House considers funds for Federal farm board. Senate judiciary sub committee holds hearing on Albert L. Watson nomination for Pennsylvania judgeship. Senate Commerce committee reviews Jarvis J. Bain nomination to Mississippi River commission. Sunday adjourned with remark about New York as a dry city.

Senate House Federal Farm Board Albert L. Watson Pennsylvania Senate Commerce Committee Jarvis J. Bain Mississippi River Commission

Entourage at the hotel unfolds a long warning tale

Edith Fairfax arrives as Dicky and Lillian recount the host’s royal guests and the tiger trap danger, leading to a forthcoming announcement dinner. The narrator notes Edith’s familiarity with the plot and hints at a final phase with plans for decorations and seating.

Dicky Ede Edith Dicky-bird Lillian Edith Fairfax Lilian Dicky Rey

The Unkissed Bride

In London Joy Marrigon seeks a new path after a broken engagement with Geoffrey Ford. Dr Rex Travers contemplates a career offer in the south of France and a marriage to Joy on business terms. The plan shifts as Joy proposes a marriage, Rex agrees, and they pursue a life in France with Percival Arthur, until Geoffrey and his mother reappear.

Joy Marrigon London Rex Travers Geoffrey Dr. Travers Ottase Gee Harley Street Dr. Locke Rex France Joy Abe Travers Percival Arthur Fitzroy Jor A Percival Arthur Fords

Geoffrey Foote Brains Achieve Rivals Stirring Ride

Joy travels with Percival Arthur after meeting Geoffrey Foote the novelist heard by rivals as her past ties resurface. The car ride escalates questions about Rex and the Ford affair while Joy contemplates Uncle Rex and the engagement in a tense, fragmentary scene.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lohengrin Ruth Donahoo Birmngham Vise Graves Ward Belmont S. E. Robinette Sara Robinette Burnice Patton Richard Traynor Louise McGuire Masonic Hall Missionary Society of the West Monroe Methodist Church The Presbyterian Church J. Lb McGee Methodist Missionary Society Baptist Missionary Society Grace Church Guild Roland Miller Home the Colony D’arbonne Henry Briggs Patton-Traynor Harold McGeorge Memphis, Tenn Baptist Church F. L. Jones Guy Breece Jones St. Francis Sanitarium Mamie Louise Shop North Third St Mrs Mamie Enochs Winter Courtney Proffitt New York City Mrs. Poffitt Dallas Texas International Rotary Brunswick Records Tropics Dawson Catholic Ladies Altar Society Louis Breard Riverside Alice Judson Peale Miss Tarver Nashville Suffrage Alliance Carrie Catt Congress Love Adele Garrison Berta Ruck Installmentaliis Oceanic Museum Prival Arthur Manley Aquarium Mrn Harley Geoffrey Fo Mon Plaisir Uncle Rex Ford Geoffrey Ford Maniey Percival Venus Eros Cival Arthur
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