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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1926

Page

2

Social Realm Notices and Society Headlines

The Social Realm lists upcoming meetings and events for Louise McGuire Chapter Eastern Star Masonic Temple and various church groups. It also covers visits, trips, and social engagements of local residents, including travel to Denver Quebec Montreal and Washington, summer plans, and hosting duties at private homes.

Christian Endeavor Christian Church Louise McGuire Eastern Star Masonic Temple Methodist Missionary Society E. Roberson Louisville Avenue Monk Jackson Street Joe Mangham River Front W. J. Cornett Arkansas Avenue J. M. Brothers Lovers’ Lane H. H. Land St. John's Drive Monroe Baptist Missionary Society W. Webb J. J. Cline Louisville J. B. Barnette Sterlington Hodge Catalpa O. B. Morton G. C. Cornett Benjamin Street Joe Evans T. C. Stephenson Hudson Lane West Monroe Baptist Missionary Society Harry Gossett Stokes Heard Leon Wood Calhoun Logtown Community Club John Myer

Sea’s treacherous voyage tests lovers and trust in Cupid

The passage warns that reckless self-guidance on the sea brings ruin and urges reliance on Cupid. It emphasizes Cupid's long experience in guiding lovers past dangers and urges keeping faith with him to avoid heartbreak.

Dan Cupid

Youth killed as car overturns near Ruston

Shelby Hogg 20, employee of Davis Brothers mill Ansley, died instantly when the touring car driven by Miss Marshall four miles south of Ruston on the Pershing highway turned turtle. Miss Marshall, also from Ruston, was bruised. Sheriff Thigpen aided in removal and Hogg’s body was taken to B. F. McClure’s undertaking parlors for burial preparation.

Ruston Shelby Hogg Davis Brothers Mill Ansley Miss Marshall Pershing Highway Thigpen Ody Young Hogg Dan Hogg B. F. McClure Big City

Hava-Tampas and Clarks Split Weekend Games

Giddens for Clarks dominated eight innings Saturday as Hav a-Tampas dropped a 7-0 lead, then rallied to a 7-5 final. Walker pitched well for Monroe but inconsistent support hurt him. Sunday featured Bennette on the mound for Clarks in a no hit no run claim class league, Tampa bats erupted for seven runs while Monroe pitcher Cap Files kept Clarks to four. The game swung in the eighth inning with Monroe scoring two.

Giddens Clarks a-Tampas Walker Monroe Dark Horse Bennette Tampa’s

Clarks Triumphs Over Monroe In Tight Scorelines

In the first game Clarks tied the score in the fifth and reached four all by the sixth. Clarks exploded in the eighth with a two run triple and a single to seal the day. Saturday saw Clarks win 7 to 5 and Sunday Monroe edged Clarks 7 to 4. Hipp Marx made a spectacular running catch near the left field fence. Hay-a-Tampa batteries were Walker with Clark and Files with Clark. Edgar M. Foster, 55, Nashville Banner business manager and longtime church officer, died after an operation and funeral is set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM.

Clarks Monroe Percy Short Reynolds Young Hipp Marx Hay-a-Tampa Walker Clark Files Nashville Tenn A. P Edgar M. Foster Nashville Banner First Presbyterian Church Foster

Mascot Gone Fire Start In Quick Sequence

A superstition at Central station surrounds a stray black cat that briefly lived with the firemen. After the cat vanished, fires erupted daily, escalating from minor blazes to larger fires, suggesting a curse or bad omen linked to the feline.

Firefighters adopt stray cats in search of a charm match

Firemen pick up every stray black cat in hopes one carries the same charm as a lost beloved pet. The quirky effort reflects grief and coping as they search for a symbolic link to the owner.

J. M Breard Canada

Negro Transferred to Minden Amid Police Pursuit

Tim Hodge, a Black man, was moved yesterday to Minden Louisiana by Webster Parish Sheriff A H Phillips after Police Sergeant W A Lenard arrested him on a warrant for shooting with intent to kill. He was jailed in Shreveport and the Minden authorities were notified.

Webster Parish Tim Hodge Minden A. H. Phillips Webster Hodge W. A. Lenard

Melloglo Beauty Powder Promises Lasting Wear

An advertisement touts Melloglo cold cream powder that stays on until removal, resists perspiration, and leaves an invisible finish by blending with natural skin tone. Sold by The Palace and Chase Amman Drug Co.

Palace and Chase-Amman Drug Co Adv

Kotex Promises New Sanitary Convenience For Women

An ad touts a new sanitary product named Kotex claiming modern protection for daily wear with no laundry or embarrassment. It markets ease of use at drugstores and low cost, targeting women seeking safer, cleaner options over traditional pads.

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