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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

6

Visitors Highlight Society Center Activities

Prominent guests add bustle to city society events as Junius Lynch of Austin, known locally as Rosalee Gibbs in youth, returns with Mrs. Lynch after a decade in California. Eugene Windes hosted a cordial coffee hour while old friends reminisced and planned social gatherings.

Junius Lynch Austin Tex Rosalee Gibbs Lynch California Eugene Windes Frederick Sens Bestgs Travis Oliver Riverside

Women’s contract club ends season with trophies awarded

Mrs. Alice Nelson Briggs hosted a Tuesday contract club gathering ending the season with a parfait and pineapple cakes. Trophies went to Mrs. Ned Wilson, Mrs. Arthur Dryburgh, and Mrs. William Bendel as members dispersing for summer. Attendees included Mrs. Nathan Gaston, Mrs. Sara McRoberts, and others.

Alice Nelson Briggs Cosier Climes Ned Wilson Arthur Dryburgh William Bendel Nathan Gaston Sara McRoberts Joseph P. Brown J. B. Vaughan Janet Powell

Community events and social notices in brief

Thursday evening supper meeting of The Altrusa club at Hotel Frances scheduled for 6 30. Julia Reid circle of Business and Professional Women's club hosts at 8 p m with Mrs Philip Bernhard. Garden tea 4 to 7 p m at the Larche home honoring Mrs Thomas Larche of Jackson Miss and Miss Aimee Wilcox of Washington. Missouri Pacific Women's club meets Friday at 2 30 p m. Delta Kappa P pledges host a Biddy Mix Up dance at K of P hall Friday 9 p m to 1 a m Script. Mrs Newton Knowles hosts informal bridge party Tuesday afternoon with high scores to Mrs Bert Williams and Mrs A J Lichterman. Guests included Mrs A Worsham Mrs J T Pugh Mrs J T Conger Miss Gertrude Hart Mrs Newton Knowles Jr Mrs Jack Knowles Mrs Bert Williams and Mrs A J Lichterman. Mrs M E Christoffel of Egan La visiting her mother Mrs L B Chambers at 408 Bressvenue. Christoffel remembered as Miss Marjorie Chambers.

Altrusa Club Hotel Frances Julia Reid Business and Professional Women’s Club Philip Bernhard L. N. Larche Louis Langford Sara Larche Larche Thomas Larche Jackson Aimee Wilcox Washington Missouri Pacific Women’s Club Delta Kappa P K. of P. Hall Newton Knowles Bert Williams A. J. Lichterman A. ©. Worsham J. T. Pugh J. T. Conger Gertrude Hart Newton Knowles, Jr Jack Knowles M. E. Christoffel Egan, la L. B. Chambers Bressvenue Christoffel Marjorie Chambers

Judith Goodloe Marries Reuben Oliver in Rush to Security

Judith Goodloe accepts Reuben Oliver’s proposal as Old Mrs Goodloe’s finances crumble. Gary Brent’s separation from Judith contrasts with Reuben’s wealth and ambition. Judith feigns happiness through a stylish engagement, later shifting to a poised, purposeful fiancée lifestyle while family drama and social events swirl around the betrothal and its costly implications.

Judith Goodloe Maryland Reuben Oliver Judith Reuben Goodloe Gary Brent Gary Mrs. Goodjoe Amanda Goodioe-Oliver John Walleston Goodloe Gibson Island Chesapeake Appy Brent Gary Brest Blanche South

Miss Ann Platt Heads to New York for Mediterranean Cruise

Miss Ann Platt leaves for New York City to visit her brother Layton Platt before sailing on June 25 for a brief Mediterranean cruise. Also included is a biscuit recipe using mincemeat, and notes on weekend family activities with the McHenry and Thatcher families.

Ann Platt New York City Mr. Layton Platt Europe

Birthday party honors Mrs Wise in Hico home

A birthday party for 71 year old Mrs. J A Wise was hosted by her daughter in Hico at Mrs J W Hendrix home. Many guests attended including Mrs S E Wise Mrs J A Tippit Mrs J B Fowler and others. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess.

J. W. Hendrix J. A. Wise Wise S. E. Wise J. A. Tippit J. B. Fowler Lamar Fowler Clyde Enloe L Hood J. H. Stevenson W. Burgess C. F. Burgess Tom Loyd Lamar McCurry N. M. Carter John Fowler Earnest Fowler Eleanor Alexander Leonard Murphy Gennie Cooper W. H. Carter C. T. Burdine Ted Norris Minnie Rines Elizabeth Roberson Vera Ida Burgess Clonis Minnie Lee

Lake Providence Bridge Club Guests At Mrs Hidler

Mrs G T Hidler entertained her bridge club with Mrs B R Burgoyne as an additional guest. Attending from the club were Mrs Hugh King Mrs Leon Minsky Mrs C B Mitchell Mrs Orville Pinkston Mrs R M Hamberlin Mrs J P Brown Mrs Ernest Parra and Mrs John Rodge.

B. R. Burgoyne G. T. Hidler Bridge Club Hugh King Leon Minsky C. B. Mitchell Orville Pinkston R. M. Hamberlin J. P. Brown Ernest Parra John Rodge

Local Scavenger Hunt and Bridge Party Honors

First prize went to Mrs Pinkston and second to Mrs Minsky with Mrs Hamberlin taking consolation. Jack Diehl of Washington, D C joined relatives in a hunt at Olivedell the Voelker home. Guests included many locals and scores were led by Mrs Trieschman followed by Mrs Pittman.

Pinkston Minsky Hamberlin Jack Diehl Washington, D. C J. P Davis Mary Evelyn Williams Elma Mayfield Toni Voelker Alice Ellis Dick du Bose Kenneth Stevens John Beard Bernard Rosenzweig Edward Nelson S. E. Holloway Clarence Ballone Virginia Frye Florence Bonner Billy Trieschman Reginald Hill Jack

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