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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1921

Page

2

Church Guild Circles Meet This Week at 3:30

Tuesday Grace Church Guild will hold three circles this week at 3 30 with Circle One led by Mrs Fred Fudickar Circle Two with Mrs W N Potts and Circle Three with Mrs C M Andrews. Tuesday evening the Business and Professional Women's Unit meets at the City Hall Council Chamber at 8 o'clock with all women invited. Friday the American Legion Auxiliary meets at the City Library at 4 o'clock.

Grace Church Guild Fred Fudickar W. N. Potts C. M. Andrews Department Club Council Chamber Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion

Couple Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony in Monroe

Mr Jake Herman and Miss Clara Masur married yesterday at the home of the bride’s brother and sister in law. Dr H A Merfeld performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue tricotine suit with black accessories. Out of town guests included Mrs Sam Kranz and son Lester of New York and Mrs Jesse Hyman of Lexington.

Jake Herman Clara Masur Ide Sig Masur H. A. Merfeld Herman K. Masur Lexington Miss Monroe Makur New Orleans D. Masur Sam Kranz Lester New York Jesse Hyman

Local nuptial trio noted in society notices

Mr and Mrs Floyd Taylor have returned from their bridal trip and are at home with Mrs Ruth Rinehart. Miss Elsner Hanna has recovered from illness to the relief of her many friends.

Mrs. Floyd Taylor Mrs Ruth Rinehart Miss Elsner Hanna

Quarmby Visits New York Brother in Law Hosts

Mr James A Quarmby of New York spends two weeks in town as a guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John E Hay during his stay here.

James A. Quarmby New York John E. Hay

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits In Louisiana Town

Mr. Leo Hartman of Farmerville returned home today after visiting friends here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turpin of Bastrop spent yesterday with their sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bauer. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott and son Leonard of Greenwood Miss passed through en route to Farmerville to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. M Hartman. Monday regular Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic Temple at 8 o'clock with initiation.

Leo Hartman Farmerville Joe Turpin Bastrop Tony Bauer Walter Scott Leonard Greenwood M. Hartman Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Simpson Calcote Wedding at First Methodist Church

The New Orleans States reports the June 15 marriage of Miss Amia Simpson to Mr. De Witt Calcote of Monroe Louisiana at St Charles Avenue First Methodist Church. The ceremony featured lace gowns orange blossoms and a large bouquet with attendants including Miss Shirley Revel Younge and Mrs J Young. Post ceremony reception followed. couple to reside in Monroe after July 1.

Calcote- Simpson New Orleans Amia Simpson de Witt Calcote Monroe First Methodist Church St. Charles Avenue Columbia Miss Simpson Shirley Revel Younge J. Young Lillian Huft Florence Cox Gertrude Schenck Louise Schenck Calcote E. Lowry Jefferson Messrs Wilmer Simpson Dalton Delph S. Warren Rivardo Walter

Timpson Tex guest to join Whitfield Stroud bridal party

Miss Maudelle Vinson of Timpson Texas is the guest of Miss Lucille Stroud and will be a member of the Whitfield Stroud bridal party.

Maudelle Vinson Timpson, Tex Lucille Stroud Miss Vinson

Quiet wedding of Rosie Bynum and Fannie Snowden

The couple were married Saturday evening at 8 30 at the groom’s brother in law and sister’s home in a pink and white decorated dining room. Rev. W M Platt officiated. The bride wore white georgette with matching accessories and a corsage of sweet peas and lilies.

Rosie Bynum Fannie Snowden D. L. Roper W. M. Platt F. A. Snowden West Morroe Mrs. Bynum F. F. Piller

Local social notes and visits across towns

Miss Lillian Mae Caldwell improves after illness at grandmother Mrs Boamer Grayson s home. Mrs Ella Hicks returns from nursing her mother Mrs S E Chapman ill at Mrs Rasbury s. Mrs Fred Culver visits relatives in Little Rock and McGehee Ark. Mrs F M Reid goes to Bosco to visit friends. Kathleen and Florence Payne of Boyce visit Whitfield Stroud bridal party. Master Chapman Davis returns home after weekend with T H Wagner family. Mrs W T Hunt convalescent. Young people urged to send names to Mrs J E Doughtie for Fourth of July civic plans. Roses Rose Kaplan and Ethel Kaplan travel to Dallas to visit cousin Rae Mosesman. Josephine Cobb returns from Ruston weekend. J L Cummings in New Orleans on business. Vada Speed ill in bed.

Lillian Mae Caldwell Boamer Grayson Ella Hicks S. E. Chapman R. J. Rasbury West Side

Bride Eva Stroud Honored at Riverside Club Shower

Miss Eva Stroud was showered with gifts by Mesdames H. R. Speed and L. B. Ferguson at the Riverside Club. Guests enjoyed bridge, prize sash, and a mezzanine salad and ice course for eight, with 50 attendees. A son, Robert Jr., was born to Dr. and Mrs. R. W. O'Donnell Sunday evening.

Eva Stroud Mesdames H R. Speed L. B. Ferguson Riverside Club D. Y. Smith Dames Ferguson J. R. Wooten Douglas Miles W. A. Walker R. W. O'Donnell Robert Jr

Christian Endeavor Banquet at Elk's Club Delights Delegates

The Christian Endeavor banquet for state convention delegates was held at the Elk's Club on Saturday evening. Red and white Endeavor colors festooned the decorated rooms and tables covered with snowy cloths and garlands. Two hundred covers were laid as Lawrence C. Little served as toastmaster and delegates from various towns performed yells and stunts. Leon Hammond led the musical program with fine selections from the Endeavorers.

Christian Endeavor Elk’s Club Endeavor Lawrence C. Little All Field South Leon Hammonds

Skoog Guest for Griffiths Wedding Tomorrow

Mr. A. Skoog of Shreveport attends wedding of granddaughter Marie Judith Griffith to Mr. Thomas Grady Roberts, to be solemnized tomorrow afternoon. guest is son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffith.

A. Skoog Shreveport J. W. Griffith Skoog Marie Judith Griffith Thomas Grady Roberts Virginia Shaw Mark Stroud Shaw Eva Stroud Louis Whitfield

West Monroe Baptist Sunday School Outing to Tupan

Leaders led an all day outing for the West Monroe Baptist Sunday School on Thursday. The group gathered at 8 a.m. and traveled by wagon to Tupan for fishing and berry picking followed by a noon picnic. Chaperones Mrs. Arnold Ford and Mr. Dobson supervised, with attendees including Vivian Henry, Vivian Danielis, Emma Rogers, Elma Wallace, Sadie McGee, Mattie Wall, Alice Wilson, Lillie Mae Dickerson, Mamie Heard, and Rose Wilheit.

West Monroe Tupan Arnold Ford Mr. Dobson Vivian Henry Vivian Danielis Emma Rogers Elma Wallace Sadie McGee Mattie Wall Alice Wilson Lillie Mae Dickerson Mamie Heard Rose Wilheit

Wade and Roane wed in Ruston at home ceremony

Elton G. Wade and Lurline Roane married Thursday evening at the Roane home in Ruston. Rev. J. C. Robinson officiated with a double ring service as flower girls Elaine Griffin and Jessie Mae Morris assisted. The couple left for Galveston and now reside with Mrs. J. L. Roane.

Elton G. Wade Lurline Roane H. S. Roane Ruston J. C. Robinson Elaine Griffin Jessie Mae Morris Marie Antoinette P. L. Reid Wade The Central Savings Bank Galveston J. L. Roane Mrs. Wade

A Child’s Brookside Paradise of Simple Joys

The author reflects on a spring day watching two children sail homemade boats in a backyard brook and imagines a perfect yard rich with a pony, a barn and a swing. He notes that giving a child what one wished for as a child can overflow with happiness to the giver, urging thoughtful gifts. Sports and events listings follow: Jockey Club Ottawa, golf opens in Scotland, various championships across the U S, trapshooting in Oregon and South Dakota, tennis at Winbledon, boxing in Aberdeen.

Drather London Bridges Maxfield Parish Methuselah Jockey Club Ottawa St. Andrew’s Scotland Glen Cove L. I Pacific Northwest Portland Ore Nebraska Omaha Central Illinois Springfield Oregon Astoria South Dakota Mobridge Winbledon Augusta

Racing Meetings at Aqueduct Latonia and Connaught Park

Racing schedule notes a meeting of the Queens County Jockey Club at Aqueduct Long Island a meeting of the Kentucky Jockey Club at Latonia and a meeting at Connaught Park.

Queens County Jockey Club Aqueduct, L. I Kentucky Jockey Club Latonia Connaught Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bes Herman Masur Millsaps CO Calcote-Simpson Clarice Wiggins Delhi T. H. Wagner West Monroe Methodist Missionary Society Martha Hanna Louisiana Sheppard Sweet Dreams Skeeter Skoot Bee Brand Collens’ Pharmacy NYAL Daxie Dan ALA Inselcto Manufacturing Co., Inc Bynum-Snowden W. C. Johnson A. B. Hall Alberqueque, N. M Methodist Missionary Society J. E. Crew Crew R. F. Rasbury Pine Bluff Fred Culver Little Rock McGehee, Ark Kathleen Florence Payne Boyce Lucille Master Chapman Davis J. E. Doughtie Civic Department Rose Ethel Kaplan Dallas Tex Rae Mosesman Josephine Cobb J. L. Cummings Miss Vada Speed Wade-Roane Mildred Clark Alexandria Vada Speed Alpheus Stroud West Indies Ward Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling CO Monroe, la DeSiard Streets Marinello Specialist J. E. Bethancourt Faser’s Drug Store N. Kalil & Sons Shantung Pongee Silk
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