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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

4

Varied Interests Mark Mrs Feazel's Elegant Friday Affair

Mrs. Feazel hosted a Friday club gathering celebrating two longtime members Mrs. Henry Fiton and Mrs. Green Haynes. The event featured a floral altar of southern amilax daisies, cathedral candles, and a green motif with Shasta daisies, Japanese trays, and green crystal tableware. Guests enjoyed wedding cake, tea service, and piano interludes by Lallage Feazel, with announcements of engagements and upcoming marriages shared among attendees.

W. C. Feazel Henry Fiton Green Heyneset Jane Marie Feazeal G Bridale R. Gon C. Mitchell C. W L. R. Rinehart H.milton Clarke Faulk

Social Bridge Afternoon At Mrs Caplans On Bres Avenue

Mrs Caplan hosted an afternoon of bridge with visiting girls including Lucile Joseph of Baton Rouge and Helena Taylor of Farmerville. Prizes included a novelty candlestick for high score and three consolation gifts. Luncheon followed on lace covered bamboo trays with rainbow flowers and fine china. Summer plans include Judge Dawkins and family leaving for Detroit for the Federal District Court term.

Sam Caplan Bres Avenue Rosalia Kaliski Elizabeth Frenkel Lillian Marx Hulda Wexler Fannie Wexler Alice Florsheim Johanna Caspari Pauline Erdman Ethel Reims Mildred Levy Hyman Leibrich Ford Levy C. Strauss David Silverstein David Kaplan Scharff Freidman L. Geldman Michigan Benjamin Dawkins Benjamin, Jr Jane Gordon Henry Briggs Detroit Mich Dawkins Federal District Court Hal Me George Memphis Judge Dawkins

Mrs. Elbert Hosts Family and Kansas City Guests

Mrs. Johnnie Smith Elbert welcomes Mrs. L. B. Filer and daughter Hetty and Miss Dorothy Shepherd of Kansas City for an overland auto trip. Also visiting are Mrs. Elbert’s mother Mrs. L. B. Pratt of Shreveport and other guests from past city enjoying a stay.

Johnnie Smith Elbert L. B. Filer Hetty Dorothy Shepherd Kansas City Elbert L. B. Pratt Shreveport Pas City

Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Patients

Miss Florence Powers residing with the Elbert family is noted and Maydla Boyd daughter of Mrs. Dan Boyd of the West Side is a patient in St. Francis sanitarium and would welcome calls from friends.

Florence Powers Elbert Maydla Boyd Dan Boyd West Side St. Francis Sanitarium

Grandstaffs announce birth Patsy Jean at St Francis

Mr and Mrs J E Grandstaff announce the arrival of a baby daughter Patsy Jean at St Francis Sanatorium on June 23. Mrs Grandstaff was formerly Miss Ora Bell Hayden. Attendees at the eighth annual Louisiana State Golf Association tournament in Shreveport included Mr Jack Keefe Riverside Country Club golf pro and Mr Charles Rodrigues. Mrs Abe Arent hosts social guests Miss Helena Taylor of Farmerville and Miss Rowena Phillips and Miss Dorothy Phillips of Shreveport with many affairs planned.

J. E. Grandstaff Patsy Jean St. Francis Sanitarium Jack Keefe Riverside Country Club Charles Rodrigues James Jones W. I. Neil Shreveport Abe Arent Helena Taylor Farmerville Rowena Dorothy Phillips Walker Glenn Elizabeth Frenkel Bridge Ethel Reims Virginia Hotel Alma King Julie Appleby

Mrs Rochester Hosts Visitors From Texas Tennessee

Mrs A T Rochester entertains her sister Mrs J J Johnson of Fort Worth Texas and her brother Mr J N Diamond with Mr and Mrs Roy Whitlow of Jackson Tennessee visiting the city. Johnson is a former local resident with many friends here likely to enjoy a reunion.

A. T. Rochester J. J. Johnson Fort Worth Texas J. N. Diamond Roy Whitlow Jackson, Tenn Johnson

Boathouse Outing for Boethian Sunday Class Boys

Under starry skies the Boethian Sunday school boys enjoyed a river boating party last night courtesy of Dr. B M McKain. Miss Fay Reneaker, the boys’ teacher, accompanied them and singing was the highlight of the evening.

B.M. McKain Boethian Sunday School The Baptist Church

Miss Chappell Hosts Yellow Theme Bridge Party

Miss Chappell hosted a Miss Hilton Chappell bridge event honoring Miss Mary Evelyn Watkins. The yellow floral theme featured golden linens, yellow roses, and gold decorated favors. Prizes included a crystal vase for high score and a Fos toria ware nut bowl for consolation, with host gifts and luncheon served at noon.

Miss Chappell Hilton Chappell Mary Evelyn Watkins Dorothy Williams Lucille Kornegay

Luncheon Notes From West Monroe Social Round

A summary of recent social events includes Miss Chappel entertaining with a musical score at a luncheon for guests such as Miss Watkins and Miss Smith. Attendants returned from St Louis with Colonel Lindbergh. Brunswig Sholars sails from New Orleans as a petty officer to Cuba and South America. Mrs J O Miller hosts an A L O E club gathering with flowers and a four-table salad course. Professor T Earle Johnson of Baton Rouge visits family in West Monroe. Johnson pursues summer studies at Wisconsin for a philosophy master’s degree.

Miss Chappel Chicago Conservatory of Music Miss Watkins Louise Smith Pearl Haynes Emelyn Cason Dorothy Williams Lucille Kennegay Matt Cason Carrie Dee Drew Morris Bell D. D. Coulter Fred Thatcher B. Poimbouf Louie Rinehart T. Earle Johnson Baton Rouge FE. E. Johnson West Monroe Johnson University of Wisconsin

Alexis de Tocqueville quotes on America and France

The excerpt recalls Tocqueville’s view that America’s greatness lies in its churches and character building truth. It contrasts American freedom with French bondage, underscoring religion as a defining force in liberty.

America France Alexis DeTocqueville

First Methodist Church Jackson service notice

Preaching by Pastor Marion S Monk at 11 a m and 7 p m with special music by the double quartet. Sunday school in all departments at 9 30 a m led by S M Collins. Three Leagues meet devotionally at 6 45 p m. Woman's Missionary Society meets Tuesdays at 3 30 p m. Mid week prayer Wednesday night. Visitors welcome.

First Methodist Church Jackson Wood Marion S. Monk S. M. Collins Woman's Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Ralph N. MecRaney Christian Endeavor Joseph

Forward Looking Church Revival Plans Announced

Departmental features for all ages include a Men's Class led by Herbert Millsaps and Epworth Leagues with Miss Ethel Wilkins presiding. Services begin at 11 a m and evangelistic meetings at 8 00 p m. The pastor preaches on Now It Is High Time to Awake Out of Sleep Romans 13 11 with a week more of revival and a cordial welcome to strangers.

Herbert Millsaps Epworth Ethel Wilkins St. Matthew's Catholic Church Vandegaer

The Old Fashioned Home Subject At First Christian

First Christian Church will present The Old Fashioned Home with D. W. McElroy as pastor guiding the sermon and related session. The program focuses on traditional values and community fellowship.

First Christian Church D. W. McElroy

West Monroe Church Announces Sunday Schedule

West Monroe Methodist Episcopal Church South announces third Sunday after Pentecost with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Myatt McClendon serves as superintendent while Albert S Lutz D D is preacher in charge at the corner of Railroad Avenue and North Second Street.

West Monroe Methodist Episcopal Church

Old Fashioned Home Day Aims to Unite Church Families

Morning sermon outlines Old Fashioned Home Day to honor elder and younger generations, with evening talks on Vital Religion and the church’s answer to atheism. Services at St Matthew’s Catholic Church, First Baptist West Monroe, and First Presbyterian recap jubilees and weekly programs.

Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant Church Schedule

Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant Church at Stone avenue and South Third streets lists S. N. Adams as pastor. The third church operates with a full time pastor, preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday school at 9: a.m. led by Mr. G. B. Haynes, and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Bernice Durden.

Stone Avenue

Absorbing Sequel to Love's Embers Pencillins

Adele Garrison portrays Lillian in a social intrigue where a party invitation stirs age motifs and rival ambitions. Philip Verttven navigates flirtations, fashion plots, and shifting loyalties as Lillian reasserts control while a bankrupcy shifts her career to a street shop. The scene blends wit, dressing rooms, and clever banter in a 1927 newspaper feature.

Lillian Worman iDorward Marton Lilian Philip Verttven Phil Mr. Veritzen Aij Kamerad

Revival continues with Faithful Preachers at First Baptist

Weekly events include Ladies Aid each Wednesday at 2 p.m. and a Thursday prayer meeting. Rev. J. C. Hearne of Grayson LA and Rev. Dennard of Gibbsland preach. revival may extend into next week. Sunday services start at 9:30 with 10:59 sermon The Nearness and Dearness of God. B Y P U 6:45. evening 7:45. sermon The Prophetic Significance of Lindbergh's Flight. Baptismal service planned.

Naomia MacKenzie J. C. Hearne Grayson Dennard Gibbsland First Baptist Church L. T. Hastings God Lindbergh

Church of Christ Service Schedule and Revival Return

The Church of Christ at Apple and South Second invites all to Sunday school at 9 50 a m. Worship and communion at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Pastor W N Ferguson returns from Jackson Mississippi where he led a successful revival and will preach both morning and evening.

Church of Christ Corner Apple South Second Streets W. N. Ferguson Jackson Mississippi

Protracted Meetings at Temple B nai Israel Revy

Congregation led by Professor Albert Hole land announces a series of protracted meetings starting Sunday July 3. Events include Friday service 7 30 pm Saturday school 9 30 am and 11 am service with multiple classes and group activities throughout the week at Temple B nai Israel Revy under Rabbi Carl Schorr.

Albert Holeland Temple B'nai Israel Carl Schorr House of Justice Temple Junior Society Temple Sisterhood Gould Temple Annex

Church Services and Reading Room Information

First Church of Christ Scientist on North Second Street holds Sunday services at 11 o clock and Wednesday prayer meeting at eight. A reading room on the sixth floor of Ouachita Bank building offers literature for reading, bore wed or purchase. Open daily except Sundays and holidays. All welcome to services and reading room.

First Church of Christ, Scientist North Second Street Ouachita Bank

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Harold Dixon Ruston Missus Ann Kidd Bart White Miss Kidd Marge Ernest Kidd Ann Gladys Elbert Hinton Miller Monroe Louisiana Dixie Chapter O. E Masonic Hall P. m Baptist Missionary Society S. L. Smith H. M. Williams W S. Hodges W. B. Vice W. E. Allen Methodist Missionary Society W. J. Porter Jackson Street M. A. Mc Henry Judson Smith Louisville St Lee Hawkins Louise Ann J. T. Bryant Oak St Mark Byrne Davis G. M. L. Key Third Street Albert Davis Rochelle Avenue L. H. Henderson N. Seventh Street M. E. Ethridge Wood Street J. L. Adams Jackee Street Grand Street Messer Smith Pargoud Street Business and Professional Women’s Club & P. m Slater Insurance Office Grand St Annette Bradshaw Bradshaw Imogene Hodges Stanard Winston Craig Albany, Ga W. J. Olmstead Wallace Marion St. Louis Colonel Lindbergh J. O. Miller Rowk Miller W. L. Morris W. B. Snabnet Ned Duval B. F. Belt F. H. Williamson MRS Hotel Virginia News-Star North Side Grocery CO Church OF God Corner Polk and Lidelists J.C. Coats Prudential Cooper Insurance Agency Kusin Bldg McGuire L. C. McGuire M. E. Weaver J. G. Cobb Philadelphia Christ Adele Garrison Sujan Evvre Grand Floral CO Home of Flowers Grand Smith Bros G. & F. Sales Co Post Office
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