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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

5

Attractive Pajamas Pattern 2362 From Anne Adams

Diy grams and step by step instructions accompany pattern 2362 for dainty summer pajamas in sizes 12 to 40. Original fabrics quoted yellow and black chiffon velvet inspired, now in crepe de chine or printed cotton. Pattern price fifteen cents, catalog twenty five cents, addressed to Monroe News Star Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Monroe News-Star Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Veils through ages and a farmer poet in Monroe

The piece blends a reflective poem on life and heaven with a survey of bridal veils across cultures. It notes a Louisiana university visit by Mr Jack Masur and a lecture by Mrs Margaret Blair in Monroe, with social happenings at the Virginia hotel. It also mentions Miss Carrie Drew and Loraine Causey, a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs E Powell, and rural clubwomen coordinating food conservation and year round garden projects across Louisiana.

Margaret Blair Virginia C. W. Perkins, Jr Blair Monroe Blanche Oliver Frederick Williamson Monroe News-Star Morning World Grover Cornett E. Powell Bridge Dot Woods Elizabeth Morgan Myrta Reace Stewart Paris C. Stovall Louise Cook Steele Haile Katherine Jones C. C. Bell, Jr D. Parker Kenneth Graham Lillian Jackson Robert Randall Myrtle Beace Stewart Billy Mitchell Elizabeth Drew Morgan Simonton Margaret Mitchell B. Grant Hazel Stovall Bob Church Vance Haile Douglas Pope Edward Hayward

Rural Louisiana women lead outfit to higher home life

Louisiana State University division reports rural clubwomen expanding activities beyond food conservation. Home demonstration clubs promote recreation, beautification, and landscaping. basketry and cotton dress contests grow, with Iris Davenport directing clothing efforts. Louisiana delegates prepare for the American Home Economies convention in Atlanta, headed by Miss John Bowles.

Louisiana State University Iris Davenport Louisiana American Home Economies Association Atlanta South Louisiana Home Economics Association Johne Bowles Covington High School Bowles Clyde Mobley Grace Brinton Lafayette Ona Smith Baton Rouge Lela Tomlinson State Department of Education Agnes Brady Southwestern Louisiana Institute Helen Graham Louisiana Polytechnic Institute At Bertha Ferguson Esther Cooley Louisiana Normal College Natchitoches Dorothy Morgan New Roads Mobley

Little Theater Notes on Rehearsals and Donations

The note laments backstage life with back to back rehearsals and questions if applause justifies effort. It appeals for donated flit guns to fend off mosquitoes during practices, noting the group’s fragile morale and lighthearted plea for support.

Skeeters

Various Louisiana social events and gatherings noted

The article lists numerous Louisiana figures attending conventions in Atlanta and local sessions at West Monroe First Methodist Church. It mentions guest day plans, speakers including Miss Mobley and Mrs. J. B. Pollard, and a summer return of Miss Undine Livaudais. Social entertainments include bridge luncheons, swimming parties, and a June sixteen wedding of Ruth Sorrell and George Gilbert at the First Methodist church.

First Methodist Church West Monroe Woman's Missionary Society of the Church J. B. Pollard Ruth Sorrell George Gilbert First Methodist W. E. Scott

Ransom Note Sparks Family Tension in Inn Suite

In Sackettsville Inn, Harry Underwood and Sam Brixton confront a shocking demand as Helena and Lillian read a handwritten ransom note. The proposed ransom is one hundred thousand dollars, prompting panic and anxious plans to raise funds amid strained finances and fear for a missing loved one.

Sackettsville Underwoods Ronald Harry Underwood Sam _ Brixton Mary Helena Lillian Dr. Barnes Helena Brixton Samuel Brixton Harry Jillian

Please Brush These Mosquitoes Away From Helena

A tense scene centers on a photographed letter from Marion and a demanded ransom. Sam Brixton and the Brixton family weigh whether the amount is a stall or the full sum, while the father questions if time can yield the necessary funds. The discussion unfolds with tension and concern about Lillian's husband.

Helena Marion Sam Brixton Harry Underwood Richard Margaret Lillian Mr. Brixton

Sunday Church Activities Highlight Youth Outreach

The pastor plans a sermon on The Lifting Power of Christ aimed at boys and girls who recently completed Vacation Bible School with 36 converts. Evanglistic evening service features congregational singing led by orchestra and chorus, plus standard Sunday schedule and midweek meetings.

Church Notice Invites Slater Sermon at 11 A M

Corner of Apple and Second church announces Bible study at 9 45 Sunday morning worship 11 A M and 8 P M evening service. Evangelist Will W Slater preaches Sunday at 11 A M with Arkansas Christian Home Fort Smith Ark noted. Ladies and prayer meetings also listed. Public invited.

Church OF Christ Corner Apple T. H. Bass Will W. Slater Bro. Slater Arkansas Christian Home Fort Smith Ark

Immanuel Baptist Church West Monroe Father’s Day Messages

Immanuel Baptist Church West Monroe posts Father’s Day services with Rev H L Driskell delivering the morning message on What Kind of Fathers Does West Monroe Need and an evening address How to Bring Prosperity Back to West Monroe. Baptism will follow the evening service. Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 11 B Y P U directed by Harry G Durgin. Evening worship 8. The church with a welcome.

Immanuel Baptist Church West Monroe Corner Vernon H. L. Driskell West Monroe L. Ross, Jr BLY. P. U Harry G. Durgin

Grace Episcopal Church Sunday service notice

Grace Episcopal Church on North Fourth Street and Glenmar holds church school at 9 30 and morning prayer at 11 on the fourth Sunday after Trinity The early service will be omitted while the rector is away from the city

Grace Episcopal Church North Fourth Street Glenmar Trinity Church

Revival Begins at Methodist Protestant Church

Sunday school at 9 50 am. At 11 oclock Rev Edwin H Grant of Eminence Ky will deliver his first message in a 10 day revival Christian Endeavor at 645 pm Evening service at 8 00 oclock.

Edwin H. Grant Eminence Christian Endeavor

Fourth Sunday Services at Local Church

Sunday school and Bible class meet at 9 45. Chief worship starts 7 45 with sermon The Heart which God Will Not Despise. Holy communion during that hour. Evening worship at 7 45. Pastor uses part of Christ Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at 2 30 at 1018 South First Street.

Ladies’ Aid H. H. Schaefer South First Street

Christian Science Services at Corner Auburn and Garfield

Sunday service at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 p.m. Reading room open daily 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1108 Ouachita Bank building. Public welcome to all services and reading room use. Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force? is the sub title.

Auburn Ave Garfield St Ouachita Bank

Bride Weds in Corsair Blue Dress for Alto Area Nuptials

The ceremony in the presence of intimate friends united Miss Gilbert to Mr. Gilbert. The bride wore a Corsair blue gown with matching accessories and a pink rose and valley lily corsage. They honeymoon in Hot Springs Arkansas and will reside in Alto Louisiana with Mr. Gilbert employed by United Gas.

Mrs. Gilbert Hot Springs Ark Alto Gilbert United Gas Company W. C. Bridges

Local Religious Groups Schedule Tuesday Meetings

Tuesday events include the Methodist Missionary society at 3 pm in the church, Y W M A with Mrs C Melenbeck at 3 pm, Baptist Missionary Circle 8 led by Mrs D P Gerald at First Baptist at 3 30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid at 2 30 pm at a home, and a combined business meeting and package sale. Wednesday the Logtown Community club meets with Mrs John Filhoil at 2 30 pm.

Methodist Missionary Society C. Melenbeck Baptist Missionary Society D. P. Gerald First Baptist Church Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid H. H. Schaefer South First Street Logtown Community Club John Filhoil

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Grammont at Catalpa church lists worship periods for Sunday with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship titled A Study in Transformed Life 7 p m young people 8 p m evening service titled Loves Ambition Paul Minister Ernest Duncan Holloway

First Presbyterian Church Grammont Catalpa Ernest Duncan Holloway Paul

Sunday School and Services Notice at 9:45 11 and 8

J E Lindsey serves as superintendent for Sunday school at 9 45. The pastor will deliver the message at 11 a m and 8 p m. Regular services are held Tuesday and Thursday nights each week.

J. E. Lindsey

Gordon Avenue Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Gordon Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of Gordon and Dixie lists worship times: morning service at 9:45, Epworth League at 11:00, evening service at 7:45, with midweek prayer at 3 p.m. Wednesday guest day and Spirit Life group at 3 p.m. Friday. The Ladies Missionary Society will observe guest day at the church Wednesday.

Gordon Avenue Gordon and Dixie Church Epworth League Ladies’ Missionary Socity

First Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule

Thomas Avenue church announces Sunday school at 9 49. Picnic for Sunday school to be announced. Morning service at 10 50 and evening service at 7 45. Junior N Y P S devotional at 4 o clock. N Y P S program at 6 45 p m. W F M S meets Friday at 2 o'clock. Midweek prayer and praise Thursday at 7 45 p m.

Sterlington Baptist Church Invites Worship

Pastor P. W. Lofton leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. with O. K. Bailey as superintendent. Evening service features "Noah Entering the Ark" after 6:45 p.m. Romans 14:16 theme urges all to attend.

Sterlington Baptist Church P. W. Lofton O. K. Bailey B. Y Noah

Central Baptist Church Sees Strong Attendance and Four Additions

Services at Central Baptist Church 5499 Lee Avenue continue at regular times with good crowds. Last Sunday the associational B Y P A met with the church and four new members joined. Sunday school starts at 9 45 am, morning worship at 10 50, and a special B Y P U program on The Cross of Christ begins at 8 oclock.

Central Baptist Church Lee Avenue Roger M. Bexter Cross of Christ

Talks to Parents Talks to Parents

A child undergoing surgery faces fear and pain from anesthesia and the hospital environment. Preparation reduces trauma, builds trust, and limits future antagonism toward caregivers. Parents should explain the necessity of procedures and reassure the child about sleeping through the bad parts.

Missouri petition drive seeks constitutional economy amendments

Initiative petitions circulate in Missouri to amend the state constitution with measures aimed at constraining expenditures and enforcing economy in government. The efforts target fiscal reforms and spending restraint to be addressed by voters.

Missouri

Airborne chase of kidnapers ends in sea pursuit

Jerry Calhoun and Emory Rattles pursue kidnapers who seized Nancy Wentworth and two millionaires. A ransom boat sits ten miles southeast of Montauk lighthouse within a guarded cordon as a sunlit amphibian pilot lands to collect the money. The two friends track the craft from a high air vantage as coast guard and patrol ships form a containment ring.

Jerey Calhoun Emory Rattles Nancy Wentworth Sfontauk Point Jerry Emory Hona Aire Norey Erry Emory Southampton East Hampton Amagansett Coast Guard New York Paris 199Th Montauk Point Gardiner’s Bay Block Island Gramercy Park Beacon Street Boston Dist Press

Mrs. Lambert Granted Divorce In Local Court

Judge J. T. Shell awarded Mrs. Mary Louise Lambert a divorce from John ny N. Lambert and custody of their two year old child. Alimony of 50 dollars a month was requested but not granted. The case was taken under advisement last Monday.

Mary Louise Lambert Johnny N. Lambert J. T. Shell

Auto Catches Fire in 200 Block Run

Firefighters responded to a vehicle blaze in the 200 block and contained the flames with no injuries reported. Investigators will determine the cause of the auto fire and whether any adjacent property was affected.

Car Fire On Washington Street Causes Minor Damage

An automobile fire on Washington Street this morning was caused by short circuited wiring. Slight damage to the car was reported. Owner is Mrs. D. Hughes of 301 Sixth Street.

Washington Street D. Hughes Sixth Street

Revival at Martin's Temple to be led by Rev R T Mitchell

Special services in Martin's Temple colored section include an old time revival Sunday morning at 11. Rev Mitchell of Memphis will lead. Sunday school starts 9 30, Epworth league 6 30 p m and night service at 7 30. An unrelated note mentions distillation of nitric acid from sulfuric acid and sodium nitrate.

Martin's Temple Colored R. T. Mitchell Memphis Epworth League

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Star Daily Egypt Druse Jack Masur University of Pennsylvania Birs Sigmund Masur Carrie Drew Boulder Colo Loraine Causey Louisiana Tech Mr. Morgan Little Theater Little Theater Notes Undine Livaudais McKinley Tech Washington, D. C Fannie Livandais William Gladney Bastrop Mr. Gladney New Orleans W. M. Washburn Joseph Washburn Travis Oliver J B. Vaughan Della Frazer J. D. Langston Camden Harry Frazer Leon and Charles Titche Tulane University Mrs S. Weil Cecile Lazare’s Point Dorothy Woods Lutcher White Sand Jake Anderson Robert Calvert M. Hooks Donald Bandy Heart of Wife Brixtons Bennett Brixton Madge Brixton Sam Lillisa Adele Garrison Corner St. John and Grammont L. T. Hastings Churches of Christ Scientist God Mary Baker Eddy S. and Stone and South Third Streets I. L. Yeager Trinity Lutheran Christian Science Services FIRST Churc OF Christ, Scientist Assembly OF God E. L. Tanner First Church OF the Nazarene Thomas Alice Judson Peale Fustace L. Adams Chapter
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