17 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
1
A garbled page recalls autumnal imagery and scattered names. Mentions Miss Elst Hanna Clarke as a recent visitor to Farmerville and a decorative poinsettia motif tied to a wartime remembrance.
Friday regular club dance at River side Club and Saturday address by Mrs. 0 Abert gaierm president Louisiana Federation of Women's Churches. in econnert chamber City Hall So p.m. Ad club urged to attend. Sunday dinner at Baptist Church 60 p.m. Mrs BR OC Webb returned from New Orleans with her son RO Webb of Delta La after an operation. Aly Webb also returned home. Weather delays entries for the floral parade at the Fair Grounds Wednesday.
Sherron Haroroons and Miss Maude Henry were quietly married Wednesday at the First Baptist parsonage by Rev. W. Jd. Pirvkey. The bride wore blue tricolet with matching accessories. The couple will reside on Washington Street.
Great interest surrounds the arrival of Mrs Albert Storm president of the Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs who will address the Monroe chamber of commerce at City Hall Saturday at 3 PM. She spent Thursday in Ruston and spoke in Rayville and Desha. The event is open to the public and club women are urged to attend.
Judges announced winners for the flower show at the Fair Grounds with Miss Irene Newhall taking Best display in a vase and Most perfect rose. J W Kilbourne won Best collection and Best display of dahlias with the most perfect dahlia also to Kilbourne. Shreveport women learn of a new leadership as Mrs. John Shuttleworth assumes district directorship of the Women's National Economic Committee with Miss Helen Varick Boswell as acting chair.
Mrs M F Myatt hosted the Baptist Girls Auxiliary meeting at 803 St John Street on Thursday afternoon. The program featured a recital of conditions in foreign fields with spirits representing China Japan Africa Italy South America Mexico and more. The event noted the transition of leadership to Mrs Cecil Thompson next week.
Surgeons stress prompt first treatment for cats and humans with burns bruises and wounds. The irriCteN Ty antiseptic is claimed to prevent infection and start healing. Borozone marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent available at Collens Pharmacy for emergencies.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces a drive to locate merchants and manufacturers who used inventory methods to lower tax liability for the 1997 and 1998 years. Voluntary disclosures before investigation may avoid penalties unless there is intentional evasion. discovery by officials will incur heavy penalties.
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance stresses a key provision of the War Risk Insurance Act. Compensation must be payable for death or disability only if it occurs before or within one year after discharge or resignation, unless a director certified at discharge or within a year that an injury likely to cause death or disability existed. Many ex servicemen are unaware or disregard this rule.
Fragmented notice requests certificates to be made to the Chief Medical Ads for the Bureau of War Risk Invittates in Washington D C. Mentions a person with Ph D and a beak with hours from 9 to a.m. to 5 p.m.
A notice shows Jaa nes with PD Masur and Son planning to meet and serve friends at a new site. The document lists J C Dollar as 17 6 and references relocation arrangements for service.
Shreveport expects the largest Parish Fair Display in Louisiana history during the Victory Exposition October 22 to 27 with 25 reservations in the new Agricultural Hall. State Fair entries from numerous parishes will compete for $1,000 in cash premiums, while Ed A. Evans Greater Shows plans winter quarters in Monroe and expanding locally. Secretary G. T. Cross works to secure trackage and build preparations, with work crews readying facilities and relying on local merchants for materials.
Elmwood Manor the Saenger Amusement Company recreation home at Bay St. Louis Miss will open Monday October 20 with elaborate entertainment and a barbecue center of attraction. All Saenger employees are invited and press invitations have been sent. Governor elect Russell and local officials will attend. Saenger offices in New Orleans declare a holiday and a special coach will transport Crescent City employees to Bay St. Louis.
Despite bad weather a huge audience turned out for the Ouachita Agricultural winter show drawing strong attendance and local interest.
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