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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
9
Mrs. Harry Rice presents a 45 minute dance and song revue, with toe dancing and military numbers, in a packed Paramount theater. James Cavaness partners Rice in Temptation. Genevra Washburn and local families noted in society column.
Mrs. Harold Breard hosted a Thursday garden party at the Coverdale home for Miss Marguerite LeBlanc, the forthcoming bride of Frederick James Benson. High score went to Miss Sarah Foster, with LeBlanc winning the consolation. lingerie gifts marked the trousseau presentation as frosted frappe and pink petit fours were served.
James and Jane Stimson near disaster when twins arrive. One twin dies and Jane retreats into a strange world with the baby. She names the child for James’s disliked father, leaving James feeling like a stranger at home as the surviving baby falls ill.
The Judge accuses Jane of harming James and his son as Miss Julia watches a strained marriage in New Concord. James, supported by windfalls and trips, struggles with guilt and distance as family tensions surface and the Judge’s discontent grows.
The article notes Miss Lallage Feazel performing dramatic readings at a nurse graduates’ social hosted by the auxiliary. It highlights the annual social as a highlight of the year and mentions Mrs. J. J. Potts and daughter traveling from Alexandria to Mound, La., for the marriage of Andrew Learned Yerger to Elise Clark on June eighteenth. Mrs. Walker and two daughters visit Memphis and plan to attend a brother's marriage there.
A flurry of dinners, luncheons, dances, and bridge parties honors Miss Florence Ferguson and Mr. Victor Davis. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Brieger Thornhill, Mrs. John Thous, Mrs. Edell Blanks, Captain and Mrs. Gunby, Miss Mullen, and many local club members. Attending churches and circles host meetings and study sessions ahead of upcoming travels and lessons.
Mrs. Charles L. Kelley entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club at her Hodge home with floral decor and a salad course. Mrs. T. D. Callaway won the high score prize, an imported table cover and napkins, and guests included Mrs. Lucille Lincoln of Bogalusa and others.
Marion residents report visits from relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edwards returning to Bastrop Texas and Miss June Wheelis of San Antonio staying with relatives. Mrs. T. H. Gibson and Mrs. H. G. Holloway jetted to Shreveport for a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Everett of Farmerville stopped by for a Sunday visit. Mrs. K. S. Thompson and daughters are mentioned among local social notes.
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