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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

2

Thursday and Saturday Bridge Club Gatherings

Thursday Mrs Harry Prophit will entertain the Afternoon Bridge Club at the Riverside Club at 3 oclock. Saturday Mrs Ben R Dowling will host the Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club at her River Front home at 945 am. Mrs A S Ryan has returned from a visit to her mother Mrs Louis Byurgeon at Landerneau Louisiana. Mr E J Winslow of Dallas Texas, a former resident, is visiting and greeted by friends.

Harry Prophit Riverside Club Ben R. Dowling Wil River Front A. S. Ryan Louis Byurgeon Landerneau, la E. J. Winslow Dallas Tex Mr Winslow Lucille Prophit N. G. Tippit West Side St Frances Sanitarium

Local Visitors and Bridal Party Notables

Mr Richard Mayer visits relatives in Alexandria after a stay with Mr and Mrs Emile Kaliski. Victor Marx returns to work after illness. Mrs Stella Webb returns from Pine Bluff with Lucy Margaret and Bay ard Taylor as guests while Mrs R P Taylor attends the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Mrs Taylor is Arkansas delegate. Carrie James of Shreveport visits. Marjorie Oliver Zola Young and Newton Moore Shelby Meek depart for McComb Miss to join Oliver Causey nuptials with Miss Young singing. Mrs L N Larche hosts the bridal party and friends at a bouffet supper and bridal cake.

Richard Mayer Los Angeles Alexandria Emile Kaliski Stella Webb Pine Bluff Lucy Margaret and Bayard Taylor R. P. Taylor San Francisco Mrs. Taylor Arkansas Marjorie Oliver Zola Young Newton Moore Shelby Meek McComb Miss Oliver Messrs Moore Meek Miss Young Eloise Larche Alex Young Marjorie Olive Lewis Langford

Wedding reception and local notices sweep village life

Bridal couples depart for honeymoon after a courtly ceremony. Guests and relatives mingle at the Larche Langford wedding with seventy five attendees, dainty daisies, punch and rappe. Nearby social rounds include Betty Neuwirth events, Keller hosts, and Krex Co. store sale notices.

Origin of the bridal veil in ancient marriage customs

The veil’s origin lies in performing the ceremony under a square cloth to conceal the bride’s blushes. It was not used at the marriage of a widow.

The Whip an Exciting Film Adaptation of a Stage Hit

The Whip becomes a dynamic film after a storied London stage run and a New York season. It opens on an Atlantic liner and follows Mrs DAguila and Baron Sartoris plotting to win Diana and the Saratoga handicap. Thrilling railway wrecks, foxhunt action, and real racing scenes heighten the drama.

Drury Lane Theatre London William A. Brady Manhattan Opera House Park Theatre Beverley Long Island Jude Diana Heverley Place Mrs. D'Agiulla Win Brancaster Win Killig Brancaster Harry Anson Notance Anther Long Branch Saratoga

Louisiana Senate Conservation Bill Gains Favorable Report

Baton Rouge June 23 Senate committee on conservation approved Senator Warrens senate bill 115 amending the conservation act. The bill empowers the department to regulate crude petroleum gas and mineral production, issue rules for mines and gas processing, and place liens for expenses. Violations carry fines to 1500 dollars or up to 15 days in parish jail.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Senate Committee On Conservation Warrens Senate Department of Conservation Department

A Billion Seconds Lived By One Thirty-Two Year Old

The writer notes that a person aged thirty two years and nine months has lived about a billion seconds. This comparison aims to help readers grasp the scale of a billion.

Noted Women of History Marie Polypme De Couges

During the French revolution Marie Polypme De Couges rose to prominence by championing the people s cause and elevating the revolutionary figure Hirabeau among notable leaders of the era.

Marie V Polypme de Couges Hirabeau Consid

Fragmentary note on historical Jacobin conduct and Louis XVI

A fragment mentions a writer’s reaction to Jacobins and describes how their conduct disgusted her as the era of Louis XVI unfolded. The text hints at a personal observation within a broader historical discussion.

Louis XVI

Woman Demands Right to Defend Husband at Tribunal

A woman, dragged before the tribunal, bravely insists on the privilege of defending her husband. The scene highlights her resolve and the tense courtroom atmosphere as she seeks to present her case.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Style Shop I. West Monroe, LA Rosina Victor Marx Carrie James Shreveport Nas Oey TM Aegis Peddicord Motor Supply Company, Inc Monroe, LA South Grand St Mohawk West Mon Roe’s Leading Store West Monroe the Millsaps Company, Inc West Monroe, Louisiana Henry Bernstein Milling and Henry Jr New Orleans Bertha Mason Gallion Maybelle Vaughn Debbie Breard Izora Alexande Mer Rouge, la Charles Morgan Mr. Raymond Ruston Spen Collier McCaleb J. H. McCaleb Miss Belle McCaleb Mabel Frances Ann. Wood Langford Rayville L. N. Larche Elois Larche Hazel Neuwirth Lydia Neuwirth Ed. Neuwirth Bayou DeSiard Eloise Larch Mabel Langford Carrie D. Drew Gladys Gregg Gertrude Burgis Mabel and Frances Langford Mamie Hill Dorothy Yearwood Dorothy Russell Mae Terry Dorothy Moore Gladys Durham Linna Helen Keller Pine Bluff, Ark A. J. Keller Misses Linn Keller Krex Co Monroe Robespierre Mrat Standard Oil CO. OF Little Rock Ark LA Memphis Tenn Pennsyylivania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Rubber Company Jeannette, Pa
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