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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1930

Page

6

Night Owl to Early Bird A City Change of Sleep Habits

A lighthearted contrast on women shifting from late nights in the city to rural mornings. It notes healthier effects like steadier nerves and better digestion as they adapt to dawn routines. The piece ends with news that Wilbur B Huston of Seattle won MIT Edison scholarship after strong freshman performance.

Night Cambridge Mass Wilbur B. Huston Seattle Wash Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Poetic Reflections and Local Social Notes

A column blends sentiment on nature and friendship with a hospital vignette about recovering patients and thoughtful visits. The Monroe News-Star highlights readers sending flowers, letters from abroad, and a flurry of social guest updates from West Monroe.

Red Birds of Louisiana Sail to England on Mission

Mrs. Briggs plans a voyage from New York on the S S Reliance to Iceland carrying six pairs of Louisiana red birds to Mr Edgar P Chance of Manchester England. The gesture aims to establish a bird sanctuary link and mark the birds’ origin in Monroe in 1930.

Monroe Henry Briggs New York S. S. Reliance Iceland Express New York City Leviathan Edgar P. Chance Manchester England

Young Seeker Sets Sail for South America Vacation

A youth plans to travel by ship to South America during summer vacation to work his passage. Mrs. Sparks expects to meet him in America and spend time with him after his arrival before college. Herbert Cooper Jr. moves from St. Francis sanitarium to his aunt’s home, while Mrs. J C Mooney also leaves St. Francis for convalescence at home and welcomes visitors.

South America Herbert Cooper, Jr St. Francis Sanitarium Stanley Hodges J. C. Mooney

Community events calendar for June and July

The June events include a Book Shower and tea by the Business and Professional Women's club, a Catholic Daughters meeting at St Matthews, and multiple St Matthews P T A and Y W C A activities. July lists a Lion's Club dinner dance, Y W C A events, a Fourth of July breakfast dance with The Four Horsemen.

Business and Professional Women's Club Edgewater Country Club Four Horsemen Musilc

Mrs. Leigh Hosts Second Bridge Event Honoring Mrs Ned Leigh

Mrs. Leigh hosted the second in a series of bridge gatherings at her Louisville Avenue home to honor her daughter-in-law Mrs. Ned Leigh. Guests enjoyed pink and green luncheon courses,礼 gifts included Dresden china and green crystal, with broadcasts of music and society notes about attendees and upcoming events.

W. E. Smith Edgewater Country Club Charles F. Smith Nogales Arizona Smith A. 10. Treadgold J. K. Brothers Mrs. Leigh Ned Leigh B. W. Leigh Louisville Avenue Monroe Leigh Gardens of Friends R. Q. Cole John Keller Robert Percy

Presbyterian Auxiliary Meets and Circle Eight Planned

A Tuesday regular business meeting of the Presbyterian Auxiliary is set for 3 30 P M Circle Eight business women of the Presbyterian church will meet at 7 30 P M at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Matthews The Galloways of Harlingen Texas formerly of Monroe announce the arrival of a son on the twenty fifth of June The Y W A of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Walter Rhodes 504 Louisville Avenue with the young people's councilor of the Mis

First Baptist Church of Monroe Jack Morrison St. Matthews P. T. A St. Matthews School Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Robert Irvin Picniec Presbyterian Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Bill Matthews H. H. Galloway Harlingen, Texas The First Baptist Church Walter Rhodes Louisville Avenue

Lindy’s Double Arrives With Novel All-in-One Shirt

New York message reports a man claiming to be Lindbergh’s double returning from France with a so called prize creation, a shirt collar and tie combined. Jean Claude D Ahette rode on the shoulders of enthusiastic crowds amid the reception.

Preas New York Lindbergh France Jean Claude D’ahette

Designers and News from Le Bourget Night in 1927

On a May night at Le Bourget in 1927 the sailors who brought news noticed only height similarity to the colonel. Jean is identified as a designer of men's wear.

WEAF Nathaniel Shilkret Leonard Joy High Hatters Orchestra Lucy Marsh Milton Rottenberg Jessica Dragonette la Violetera Leo O'Rourke Yacob Zayde John Seagle Rosario Bourdon Padilla Alsatian Scan Graace Sincings Net le Bourget Jean

Boy Takes Poison Over Restriction at Home

William Wray Smith a 16 year old in Eudora Arkansas killed himself Tuesday by drinking poison after his father refused to let him leave home. The incident was reported by United Press.

Monroe News-Star Iodge Monroe J. C. Varino Italy Mo’ News Europe United Press Eudora Ark William Wray Smith

Nice Girl Comes to Town in Make Believe Engagement

Mary Lou Leslie visits London for two weeks and agrees to a pretend engagement to aviator Tony Titherington to help fund his around the world flight. Tony pushes the ruse for financial and romantic gain, while Mary Lou debates the truth of their union and resists their deception.

Mary Lou Leslie Tony Titherington London Tony Mary Low Ethelherta Mary Lou Jay Aunt Ethelberta Jerry Ethelberta Cupid Chelsea

Engagement Dilemma Forces Mary Lou's Career Twist

Mary Lou hides tears and fear as she faces engagement to Tony while friends debate love, loyalty, and a risky flight plan. Jay offers a town job to keep Mary Lou from returning home and insists she could become a successful sales clerk, delaying marriage as plans unfold.

Bozo Jay Mary Lou Ethelberta Tony Fiinwood Miss Fletcher Mayste Greig

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