Monroe Society and School Calendar Highlights
Community calendars list multiple meetings across Monroe including nurses association at St Francis auditorium and PTA events at Central Grammar and St Matthew's. Notable items feature cadets wives, Girl Reserves, Readers Clique reviews, and the baptism of Paul Heath Fritz with local dignitaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe District Nurses’ Association
St. Francis Auditorium
E. R. Todd
Grayling Lane
Central Grammar P.T. A
Welcome Branch
J. D. Petty
Bros Avenue
G. D. Holland
R. O. Watson
Tri-Yo
Sherrouse P.T. A
Paul A Harsch Lectures Here On Christian Science Reality
Emma Louise Biedenharn welcomed attendees for a lecture by Paul A. Harsch of Toledo on Christian Science the Religion of Reality at Ouachita Parish High School auditorium. Harsch spoke of reality truth and the crisis facing mortal mind, describing God as Truth Love Life Mind Soul Spirit and Principle and urging faithful prayer through divine understanding. A final note mentions a manufacturer replacing 107 rubber parts and the rarity of tantalum in low quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Emma Louise Biedenharn
Boston
Paul A. Harsch
Toledo
Mass
Mr. Harsch
Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Harsch
Jesus
Mary
Pattern 9066 Two-Piece Dress For All Figures
A Marian Martin style pattern promising a slim neat look with optional bodice top skirt and a spring friendly jack et. Available in many sizes from 12 to 48, 4.58 yards required at size 36. Send sixteen cents for pattern 9066 to The News-Star-World Pattern Dept in Chicago with size name and address. ten cents more for the spring pattern book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star—World
N. Jefferson St
Chicago
Marian Martin
Book Review Widely Attended In Monroe at Frances Hotel
A packed audience heard Roy Carlson’s Under Cover reviewed by George Holland in the Frances hotel assembly room. Major Peter W. Rainier of the British Eighth Army is scheduled to speak April 20, with a note on his wartime service and Cosmopolitan article. A Twin Cities Parent-Teacher council meeting covered founder’s day reports, speech correction efforts, and school attendance policy, while local officers discussed rabies vaccination, district meetings, and new treasurer Eloise Cann. Juliet Nell Carter earned a BBA from Southern Methodist University at its mid term convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Reed
Monroe Recreation Center
South Grand Street
Henry Loeb
Fairview
Monroe
American Association of University Women
J. W. d'Arman
Fred Coon
K Street
Frances Flanders
Marcus Hindus
Neville High School
Russia
Opera Club
A. M. Serex
L. V. Tarver
American Legion Auxiliary
C. L. Mengis
Jolly Y Jones Club
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Boron Cinever
Major Rainiers
Eighth Army
Tunisia
Roy Carlson
George Holland
Frances Hotel
Welcome
Rank Club
Emi
J. B. Kugler
Town Hall
Twin Cities
Parent-Teacher Council
Parish Health Center
George Varino
Harry Black
C. J. Strong
W. A. Cotton
W. S Vincent
State
Parent-Teacher Association
Eloise Cann
J. Norman Coon
M. L. DeFreese
St. Matthew's School
Juliet Nell Carter
J. M. Carter
North Third
Southern Methodist University
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
USO Calendar notes March events for servicemen and families
The calendar lists USO activities from March 11 to 19 including formal dances, bridge and ping pong, bingo for servicemen and WACs, sewing services, and music hours. Also noted are Sunday coffee hours, supper events at Temple Bar Israel, and open house at Grace Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Pryor
Wacs
St. Matthew's Altar Society
Bennett
Isaac Lemle
T. H
Service Club
Selmanfield
Pickens
Miss Scalia
T. J. Hunt
Navigation Girls
Mayo
Albert Marx
W Mintz
WINGS
Selman Field
USO
Selman Field Orchestra
St Anne's Circle
Temple Bar Israel
The
Sisterhood
B'nai B'rith
Grace Episcopal Church
1490
North Fourth Street
Vallee's New Wife Plans Divorce Action
Los Angeles March 1 Miss Jane Greer announces she will file for divorce from Coast Guard Lieutenant Rudy Vallee after a separation. Vallee says an amicable understanding exists and they will remain in contact, not marry again immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jane Greer
Coast Guard
Rudy Veallee
Mi Diego
Miss Greer
Army
Navy
Wegwood
Vallees
War Bond Drive at Barkdull Faulk School
War bond drive at Barkdull Faulk School raised 3015 dollars to aid armed forces. Miss Julia Wossman cited cadets and staff as purchasers including Cadet William Steward, Lieutenant Anne Nichols, Sergeant Carl Weaver, and others with buyers ranging from family to teachers and friends. The list names multiple individuals and their sponsors as part of the school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkdull Faulk School
Julia Wossman
Miss Wossman
William Steward
Marine
Patricia Clawson
Anne Nichols
Foster Bond
Carl Weaver
Felix Terzia
James R. Stuart
Patsy Williams
W. S. Culpepper
Dick. Rudy and
Bill Eason
James Dozier
Anne Griffith
Charles Dent
Betty Fernandez Dallas Wales
B C. Mahr
De Gaulle Returns to Algiers After Italy Visit
The British radio broadcast monitored by U S monitors says General Charles de Gaulle returned to Algiers after visiting Italy to inspect French troops. He reportedly saw recently captured positions and spoke with officers and men. The report notes government life insurance is carried by more than nine percent of U S Navy personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles de Gaulle
Algiers
Italy
United States
United States Navy
Over Night Penetro Claims Relief for Colds
Comic ad notes old time remedy with mutton suet and modern medicine for cold relief. It promotes Penetro cream sold at 25 cents per tube with double supply option.
March 2 postage hike in 1944 revenue act announced
Postmaster J. R. Wooten confirms higher postal rates become effective March 2. First class local mail rises from two to three cents excluding post cards. Airmail to armed forces overseas remains six cents per half ounce while other airmail climbs to eight cents per ounce. Fourth class mail increases three percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wooten
Church at Dubach Names New Pastor Curtis Odom
The Corinth Baptist church in Dubach Louisiana has called Rev. Curtis Odom as pastor. He will serve on half time duty. Last week services featured Rev. Odom preaching with Grady Bennett and Mrs. Dora Hood directing choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubach
Corinth
Martin Family Fatigued by Paraguay Travel Woes
A family named Martin faces ongoing travel fatigue amid a trip to Asuncion and Buenos Aires. The report highlights frustrations with schedules and transport options affecting their plans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Garden Club
A. G. McHenry
Monroe Gardens
Treble Clef Music Club
Mary Louise Guerriero
First Baptist Church
St Matthew's P.T. A
Barkdull Faulk P-T. A
Mary Mims
Baton Rouge
P.T. A
Blue Triangle Club
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Stone Avenue Methodist Church
Fort Mire
D. A R
Chapter House
David Garrett
S. E Girault
C. E. Faulk
C. M Flower
W. E. Leigh
Monroe League of Women Voters
Hardie Lee Thomas
Harry Davis
Davis
Mr. Thomas
School of Engineering
Tulane University
Annie Thomas
el Dorado
North Chapel
Paul Heath Fritz
W. D. Fritz
Swope
Jay Paul Heath
W. Kane
Baker Eddy
Armed Services
Bprs Ren
G. B. Cooley
Pearl Arbor
Mr. Holland
Ohio
Cecile Orwell
Vivina McLean
McLean
Miss Orwell
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Monte’s Men
Nelson Abell
Mable Lippman
Atlanta
Abell
C. E. Woolman
Lippman
Juanita Lippman
Delta Air Lines
Woolman
H. K. Touchstone
Nelson Abell, Jr
Georgia Tech
New London
Conn
Vallee
Lydia Pinkham
Paccecs
Ilverstein
Louisiana
DE Gaulle
Laphone
Alfred van Lines
Martin
Paraguay
Ve Aires
Hollywood
Michael Hoffman
China
Vicks Vaporu
Caldwell
Caldwell Senna
Tantalus
Durrett's
ST. John ST
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