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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
3
The Monroe Business and Professional Women's club members plan to attend the national convention in Kansas City next month. National meetings are winding down for 1939 as clubs schedule conventions to fit vacation itineraries.
Delegates at the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meeting in Washington highlight the agency of publicity with $1,400,000 worth in 690 pictures over 2,000 sheets. PT A delegates return with ideas on engaging older workers and youth involvement while noting democratic ideals amid foreign ideologies. Announced marriage plans for Evelyn Young and Curtis Stubbs with home address and employer details included.
A nurse and visiting relative uncover a murder plot at a mid western Army post. A epileptic girl, Colonel Wright's daughter Elizabeth, and acting commander Adam Drew are central figures as a threatening note surfaces in her room.
A night in a decaying mansion uncovers a typed note that unlocks memories of a lost past. The narrator confronts a web of relationships linking Charlie Eileen and Elizabeth while hearing voices and rumors as danger loops closer.
An article warns of severe burn and tetanus risks from firecrackers and fireworks. It advises prompt antitoxin if tetanus exposure occurs, proper first aid for burns, and avoiding iodine on burns. It also notes upcoming travel for Mrs. Clifford Johnson and companions to the World's Fair and moves of Mrs. C. Dawkins Sr to New York City.
The piece lists social events including a second semi annual Inter-Fraternity Council dance at Hotel Frances Cherokee Terrace from 10 p m to 2 a m Thursday and a Delta Beta Sigma sorority alum benefit bridge at Phi Kappa house at 2 30 p m Public invites addressed. It also describes Ouachita Parish Camp Fire Girls Ki Ro Li summer camp activities with rules on food and attire and notes regional fishing events and upcoming travels of local residents.
A gathering featured sandwiches cookies and cake enjoyed by many. Attendees included John Barkley Knight and cousin Mari lyn Terribone of Plaquemine La Nona June Hardin of Shreveport Joyce Marie Hensley of Clarks Sue Ann Kiper of Wisner and others. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs T H Obenchain spent two days with the Peck and Woodward families. Dr. Eleanor Cook of Lake Charles and Dr Elizabeth Paterson of Austin visited Miss Willy Woodward. Joe Lee Tarver a student from the Louisiana State School for the Deaf returned home for the summer with the Tarver family.
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