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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1922

Page

2

Garden party honors Miss Rosa Lee Andrews in Monroe

A lawn party and shower honored Miss Rosa Lee Andrews bride elect of the twenty sixth. Hostesses were Mrs. J. B. Mitchell and Mrs. W. S. Heard. Electric lights and a punch bowl set a festive scene on the Mitchell lawn with gifts displayed in the gallery. Brick ice cream and pink cakes complemented the evening.

Rosa Lee Andrews J. B. Mitchell W. S. Heard Mitchell Beveridge

Summer society moves in a whirl of events and theatre

The page lists a busy string of social gatherings by college friends over the summer break. A chicken supper and watermelon feast, bridge parties, a fish fry at Horse Shoe for several young ladies, and chaperoned social events fill the week. A weekend house party at the McGowan club house is planned. Prologue Way Down East at Saenger's theatre features Lois Jouvenat RK Manning and Ralph Baldwin with a Pine Bluff dancer Blanche Burbank appearing with Pine Bluff musician Leslie Wilson.

Newton Moore Will Gladney Charlotte Satchie Sholars Bridge Caroline Sholars Chicago Horse Shoe George Ziegan Anna Wooten Lillie Blanks Clark Pauline Allen Emily Trousdale Francis Stubbs Francis Ferguson Messers Francis Barringer Alymer Montgomery John Downes Milling Bernstvin Mose Carter DeWitt Milan George Zeigan J. W. Wooten Victor Barringer A. L. Harrington McGowan Club Saenger Lois Jouvenat RK. J. Manning Ralph Baldwin Pine Bluff Ark Monroe Blanche Burbank Leslie Wilson Imon Pine Sluff Louise Smeler Snell Mathilde Gaines Francs Mathilda Jones May Broadway Christine Moore Gertrude Allen Jewel Pat Messers Frank Wadsworth Anne Archambault L. C. Liner, Jr Ivy Obe J. Mrenton Ruston Petagna

Neighbors One Act Play Delights Monroe Audience

Miss Vyvian Woellace presented her Dramatic Class one act playlet The Neighbors at the City School Auditorium Thursday night. The performance showcased young talent with several elocutionary strides and an evening of amusement for Monroe. Cast included Caroline Kahn Diantha Abel Louise Smith Ezra Williams Hilton Chappel Peter Fay White Inez Pauline Clarke Elmira Moran Butch Williams Carry Ellsworth Louise Atkins and others with readings by Mary Virginia Watts Sarah Bertha Hirsch and Bertha Alice Masur plus music by Helen Vawter and Sue Parker.

Vyvian Woellace City School Wallacee Monroe Grandma Caroline Kahn Diantha Abel Louise Smith Ezra Williams Hilton Chappel Peter Fay White Inez Pauline Clarke Elmira Moran Butch Williams Trot Vera Booze Carry Ellsworth Louise Atkins Reading Mary Virginia Watts Sarah Bertha Hirsch Helen Vawter T. B. Moore Bertha Alice Masur Billy Webb Sue Parker

Picnickers Enjoy All Day Outing at Catletts Spring

The West Monroe Methodist church hosted a Thursday picnic at Catletts spring. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed long tables of food lemonade and other drinks. Swings near a clear flowing stream provided fun for children and adults alike as the day ended with happiness.

Catlett's West Monroe

Contested Bobbed Hair Winners Named at Saenger Theatre

Contestants in Saenger's theatre bobbed hair event included Misses Johanna Caspart Rosalind Lieber Emma Lee Rodgers Louise Woerner Blanche Halcomb Hulda Wexler Fannie Wexler Mamie Arnette Laura Monroe and Mrs Blanche Granaham. Judges selected Ada Faulk Mayme Annett Rosalind Lieber Edna Wilford Edna Crisp as four worthy of special distinction.

Saenger’s Theatre Johanna Caspart Rosalind Lieber Emma Lee Rodgers Louise Woerner Blanche Halcomb Hulda Wexler Fannie Wexler Mamie Arnette Laura Monroe Blanche Granaham Ada Faulk Mayme Annett Edna Wilford Edna Crisp

Bridge Party Honors Guests in Pir Buif Ark

Mrs. J. D. Burbank hosted a bridge party yesterday afternoon for guests Mrs. Fred Berbank and Miss Leslie Wilson Imon of Pir Buif Ark. Following the games, Mrs. Amnea won top score while Mrs. Ford took the consolation cut. The honorees received gifts and flowers.

J. D. Burbank Fred&. Berbank Leslie Wilson Imon Pir Buif Ark Amnea Ford

Monroe Hosts Louisiana Bar Association in 1922 Meeting

Minutes from the Louisiana Bar Association annual meeting in Monroe Louisiana record a reception at the Ouachita National Bank Roof Garden and a luncheon with dancing by Blanche Burbank. Resolutions thank local groups and the bank for hospitality and express hopes for Monroe's future development. A true copy dated June 19 1922.

Louisiana Bar Association Ouachita National Bank Monroe Monroe Bar Lotus Club Rotary Club Ouachita New Orleans

Manitoba Storm Devastates Portage La Prairie District

Winnipeg Manitoba June 24 Portage La Prairie area suffers extensive storm damage. Early estimates indicate damage in the Portage district will reach the millions, with fuller figures pending for surrounding areas.

Winnipeg Manitoba Portage la Prairie Portage

Local churches announce schedules and reading room access

Sunday School times at First Methodist and St. Matthew's listed along with worship services. Epworth League, Woman's Missionary Society details provided. A free public reading room on the fourth floor of Central Savings Bank building is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. All are invited to services and reading room.

Presbyterian Sunday School Catlett's Wood Jackson Streets A. W. Waddill S. M. Collins Epworth League Woman's Missionary Society C. C. Dawkins St. Matthew's Church North Second Street Central Savings Bank and Trust Company

Shackles of Gold at Picture Garden tonight

William Farnum stars in Shackles of Gold a William Fox film based on Sam son the stage hit Farnum rises from dock laborer to millionaire and wins back love after a jealous breakdown Special today and tomorrow fresh peach ice cream and pineapple sherbet Phone 922 Rova Confectionery 24 it.

William Farnum William Fox Picture Garden Theatre Henri Bernstein Samson Farnum Rova! Confectionery

Wallace Clift Church Services Notice

Minister A K Ramsey invites all to Sunday school at 9 90 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Evening worship and service at 7 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Prayer service Wednesday evening Junior Endeavors Friday 3 590 Bible Study 9 50 a m Communion 11 a m Public cordially invited to attend City Hall Cornel Chamber services listed

Methodist Protestant Church Christian Endeavor Aran Bevill Wallace Clift Christian Endeavor Services A. K. Ramsey City Hall Cornel Cham

A Season of Capes Cape No 9896 in Tweed

A fashion note describes a smart cape of check tweed with knit wool collar and arm patches, lined with bright crépe or silk. It hangs free from neck to hem, uses 344 yards Sdinch material in medium size, Victoria Review Cape No 9896 available in bust sizes 36 and 42 inches and 16 years, priced at 35 cents.

Victorial Review

Short taillleurs affect jackets with one piece dress

The article describes short full taillleurs jackets in pewter gray using twill cord or tricotine. It notes lower fronts and sleeves trimmed with braid ornaments. Medium size requires 344 yards 54 inch material for Pictorial Review Jacket No 9918 sizes 14 to 20 years, price 35 cents.

Pictorial Review Foulard

Grace Church Calendar and Sunday Worship Schedule

The notice lists services and activities led by Pastor Frank Tripp and Supt. S. C. Blackmon at Monroe La including Sunday School 9:30 a.m. morning sermon 11 a.m. evening service 7:30 p.m. and youth programs. It notes second Sunday after Trinity with Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., church school 9:30 a.m., morning prayer and sermon 11 a.m. and a sermon on Three Excuses with a Lord's Day invitation to Grace Church.

Frank Tripp S. C. Blackmon Terminal Heights C. Blackmon BP. U Oak St John Streets Monroe

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs A C Ransom

The Ransom family thanks friends neighbors and especially the doctors and nurses at the sanitarium for help and sympathy during the illness and loss of their baby son and for the floral offerings.

Helpi Ug

Royal Confectionery Ad Promotes Peach Pineapple Sherbet

An old advertisement notes a special tqgay and tomorrow fresh peach and pineapple sherbet from Royal Confectionery with a contact phone 922 and a dated listing 24 11.

Royal Confectionery

Occupation and the Beauty of Common Work

An essay celebrates occupation as life’s engine and creativity. It cites Lincoln, Horeau, and Carlyle, praising daily labor, study, and simple living as paths to greatness and inner fulfillment. The piece reflects on art, nature, and the equal dignity of workers.

Lincoln Horeau Carlyle

Savonarola and Millet Echo Simple Life in Art

Chesterton notes Savonarola aimed to restore wonder at simple truths while Millet’s masterpieces arise from daily toil. The text links sacred duty in labor to art’s focus on common life, praising the toiler and the humble worker.

G. K. Chesterton Savonarola

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Eva C. Bradford Ruffin Cooley's Catlett’s William Polk Alexandria J. H. Alexander Misses Ruth Annie Grey Alexander Shreveport Louis Haynes Miss Dimple Cargile Strong, Ark C. M. Goodwin Dallas, Tex T. L Hood West Side C. G. Comstock Hollister, Mo Green's Market Violet Imon First Methodist Church First Church of Christ, Scientist West Monroe Baptist Church J. R. Reynolds West Monroe Methodist C. E. Faulk P. m. Epworth League J. L. Evans Picture Garden Washington National Capitol London First Presbyterian Church Church of Christ, Christian First Baptist Church Grace Church de Luxe Candy Kitchen DeSiard St House OF Quality and Service MR. Anr A. C. Ransom Buick Motor Cars Buick Firestone and Oldfield Reed-Lennon Motor Co., Inc Walnut Street George Gissing Henry Ryecroft Chuck St. John Fear R.levy
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