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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

6

Far Off Places Lure Monroe Vacationists

Summer draws Monroe residents to vacations with private pools, a municipal pool, river and lakes nearby. Mrs A L Smith hosts a garden supper with granddaughter and guests, followed by bridge and gift exchange for Mrs William Wallace of Birmingham, with table prizes and a salad service.

Monroe Qwest Gulf Coast A. L. Smith C. B. Flinn William Wallace Birmingham Rochelle Avenue Wallace William Conley Henry Hinkle Mildred Ellis de Witt Milam Robert Holloway Charles Garretson Ivy Gordon Foster Wallace Elliott Thompson William Patrick R. M. Simonton Fred Mills

Readers Club Program Focuses On Lighting Points

The Readers clique met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. G L Morgan presenting a program on lighting. She outlined a seven point home lighting checklist including footcandles contrast glare softness reflections flexibility and decorative fitness. A social interlude followed with members and several visitors planning trips and visits to Birmingham Hot Springs Gulfport and Culver Military Academy.

G. L. Morgan Bur] Hollis R. C. Kester J. S. Harbuck Charles J Phelps H. B. Staples Cecil Blanchard Clay Olbon X Holt Clay Albright John L. Whitfield Clyde

Weekend Socials and Local Notes Bloom in City

A dancing party at the Frances hotel terrace tops Saturday events hosted by Teflis Grotto. Church groups announce meetings including the Women’s Missionary Society at three, the Women’s Council lunch on Wednesday, and a Poetry Society gathering at 3 p.m. Numerous social updates cover weddings and family travels across the city, with trips to New York, Yale, Chicago, and Camp Sequoya noted along with a new baby arrival at St Francis.

Army Post Murd ers on Fort Havens Night

In a Fort Havens post house, Adam Drew questions Katherine Cornish about a murder night. Tensions rise as Wheeler clashes with Adam over accusations while Elizabeth, Mrs. Shaw, and others become suspects. Cornish recalls notes and a cryptic account, hinting at a dangerous post affair and a looming reveal tomorrow.

Katherine Cornish Elizabeth Colonel Wright Adam Drew Wheeler Adam Anne Carewe Fort Havens United Front Annie Orpington Charlie Spencer Shaws Captain Flower

Winnsboro Social Roundup Spans Campouts and Visits

Winnsboro residents host and visit across towns with camping at Lake Bruin and stays in Jackson, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Hot Springs, and other nearby locales. Guests include Beth Ellen Funderburk, Jane Merrill, Dot Landis, Addie Butler, Miriam Robinson, Clara Maude Dunn, Virginia Jones, William Moore, Bo Russell, Edward Short, and many others visiting families such as the Greers, Todds, Hatfields, Adams, and Peters.

Mesdames N. L. Moore E. J. Short L. S. Gravelle Lake Bruin Beth Ellen Funderburk Jane Merrill Dot Landis Addie Butler Miriam Robinson Clara Maude Dunn Virginia Jones William Moore Bo Russell Edward Short Robert Kincaid N. D. Paola William Allen Butler James Martin Bob Dunn

Ferriday Hosts Visitors From Nearby Towns and Red Cross Worker

Ferriday welcomed Norval Bush and family from Natchez and George Robertson from Clayton. Mayor S H Webb of Waterproof visited Ferriday with a large crowd for a St Josephs game against Ferriday Black Cate. Red Cross field worker Miss Jane Perry toured the district visiting Vidalia and meeting Mrs Julia Knight. Rev Shirley Briggs filled the First Baptist pulpit in the absence of Rev J H Hamilton. American Legion post 114 elected E R McDonald as Commander and five other officers for the coming year.

Jane Perry American Red Cross Red Cross Julia Knight Vidalia J. H. Hamilton Baptist Brotherhood of Louisiana Shirley Briggs First Baptist Church Briggs Louisiana State University Brotherhood Shreveport Joseph M. Davidson American Legion E. R. McDonald J. P. Mason O. N. Wilds M. P. Guthrie J. P. Woodruff

Widening Our National Outlook Program At First Methodist

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon with circle seven in charge to discuss widening the national outlook. Mrs. Holloway led the program with readings on India and horizons, and Rev. Scott spoke on widening the horizons. A social hour followed with refreshments and a book shower. Mrs. Evelyn Reims and Mr. and Mrs. Emmich of Vicksburg plan a New York City Boston visit. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield last week was Mrs. Loraine Westbrook of Jack.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church John Calhoun College Avenue A. C. Ransom Alexander Avenue W M Lawrance Glenmar Avenue Sam Allen Jackson Street Gardiner Young Loop Road R. G. Johnson Calypso Street Roy Hale Glenmar Street W. C. Scott J. R. Miles Annie Benton Ester Tarver Louisville Avenue Woman's Council of the First Christian Church Carolyn Stubbs New York City F. P. Stubbs Birmingham Charles Stubbs New York Barry Stubbs Yale University New Haven John Dubuisson Opelousas City Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Circle Number Seven John Scholars A. R. Holloway Evelyn Reims M. Emmich Vicksburg Miss Boston Mass

Mock Trial Fines Given for Alluring Gestures in London

At a London university mock trial two women were fined 50 shillings each for making alluring gestures by blowing kisses to the magistrate, causing embarrassment in court.

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