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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

2

Friday Club Hosts Social and Civic Meetings This Week

Freiday-Mrs W L Mitchell hosts the Friday Club at her West Side home with a 3 PM social hour after a 2 30 PM business session. Other Friday gatherings include Playgrounds Committee at Court Square 4 30 PM and Presbyterian Laymen at the church. Independence Day observances planned Monday with a 2 30 PM parade and ceremonies on the court square. Barbecue set for Wednesday at Community church near Claiborne school. Also notes on visitors from Shreveport and travel of local couples after a funeral and hosting duties.

Freiday W. L. Mitchell Civic Department Court Square K. of P. Band Claiborne School West Monroe

Louisiana club leaders urge nationwide civic plan

Mrs. Albert F. Storm president of the State Federation of Clubs and Mrs. Thomas F. Porter Jr chair American citizenship call for clubs across Louisiana to organize a coordinated civic program. The appeal aims to promote community involvement and national service through local chapters.

Albert F. Storm State Federation of Clubs Thomas F. Porter, Jr Louisiana

Citizenship Day to Honor New Americans in Monroe

Citizens of Monroe and surrounding parishes plan a Fourth of July Citizenship Day with a parade, flags from all nations, and a welcome for new citizens and their families. The event emphasizes civic meaning and continuity, with a baby float, music, dignitary remarks, and opportunities to attend the baseball game afterward. Local clubs and the civic department organize the effort to celebrate national birthday and immigrant adoption of America.

Thomas G. Winter America Albert F. Storm State Federation of Women’s Clubs Monroe Civic Department Woman’s Department Club West Monroe Ouachita Parish

Enduring Christian Endeavor Picnic at Beattie Home

The Christian Endeavorers held a social picnic after prayer meeting at the Beattie residence. About seventy five members competed in a membership drive with the losing side hosting activities. Mrs. W H Fair remains ill at home and is missed by friends.

W. H. Fair

Pretty Country Wedding of Whitaker and Alexander

John Raymond Whitaker of Baton Rouge married Miss Helen Alexander at her parents home, with daisies and ferns decorating. A large wedding party included Noland T. Dougherty and Sterling Dougherty, and out of town guests from Baton Rouge New Orleans and Arcadia attended.

John Raymond Whitaker Baton Rouge Helen Alexander L. P. Alexander Rey. Clift Fern Noland T. Dougherty Phil Chauvin Mary Louise Tooke Arcadia Miss Tooke Mendelsohn Atendants Billie Charlieville Laura Louise Fluker John Alexander Flukee Sue Ferguson Sterling Dougherty Miss Ferguson Rev. Clift A Ander William Whitaker Noland T New Orleans

Styles in full-skirted ta ffa dance frocks

Lenore Styles notes fashion this week features full-skirted taffeta dance frocks with semi-fitted plain bodices. Many designs aim for simplicity and demure charm, often showing lace or pleated chiffon petticoats beneath. A Fifth Avenue shop window sketch illustrates a plain front bodice with a dipped neckline and fine corded trim.

Fifth Avenue

Pattern No 198 Dress with Rose Trim Requested

The clipping describes a bodice with a charming color scheme and red rose trimming on ivory lace. A pattern No. 198 is available in sizes 34 38 or 10 by sending name address pattern number size and 25 cents to Lenore at 8 West 40th Street New York City.

Lenore West 40Th Street New York City

Cake Sale at Walker's Bros Grocery

Circle No. 5 of the M. E. church announces a cake sale at Walker's Bros Grocery on Saturday July 2nd. Proceeds support church activities.

M. E. Church Walker’ Bros. Grocery

London Club For Domestic Servants Opens In City

The notice says classes in expression begin Tuesday and a Curry method taught by Miss Addie Webb. It also notes a London club for girls and women in domestic service with a fine clubhouse for afternoon visits.

Addie Webb London

All Pleasure Is Half Subjective and Sun Behind a Cloud

Side Talks reflects on how mood shapes travel joy and beauty. A quarrel can blot out scenery’s loveliness, while a merry mood enhances it. The piece notes Miss Aileen d Orme’s London run, Mrs Margaret Lauray’s marriages, and Mrs H Harriman as the richest American widow.

Jim Margaret Lauray Detroit

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