Social and Personal Items in Munsey October Issue
Content highlights non fiction and society notes with fiction poem mention. Items include club schedules church events and social gatherings at Sopcom River Front and First Presbyterian Church. Notices cover hostesses guests hospital news and a local obituary for Mrs. FL L. Newman aged 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Jordean Flournoy
Victor Barringer
River Front
Sopcom
Free relief map promotes oil fields and local notices
Old Monroe notices include a free relief map of oil fields offered by Peters Furniture Co and civil notices about church services and Red Cross meetings. Names such as Mrs Morrison, Rev Ro Pires, Mrs Jack Klurrixen and Emma Lindsay Lamb appear amid funeral, literature distribution, and district superintendent announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
City Hall
Emma Lindsay Lamb
Monroe
Laurence Carpenter
Bosco
Proverbial Quest for Confederate World War Records
A fragmented OCR piece notes the United Daughters of the Confederacy seeking to compile an accurate record of descendants of Confederate veterans who served in the World War. It emphasizes wisdom, knowledge, and righteous paths as guiding themes.
Louisiana Roosevelts Memorial Campaign Across State
The Roosevelt Memorial drive calls every Louisiana minister to dedicate part of next Sunday’s sermon to Theodore Roosevelt. The nationwide effort runs Oct 20 to Oct 27 with TWAS meetings and readings of Roosevelt writings. Roosevelt Day on Oct 24 urges students to donate up to ten cents for memory fund. Parish chairmen and committee members statewide coordinate to support the memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Louisiana
Clarence Pierson
West Feliciana
Charles W. Lyman
Acadia
John J. Robba
J. H W. Wieman
Jefferson Davis
Local Folk Visit Nearby Kin and Guests
Helene of Ludington Louisiana visits Bre. King’s sister in law Mrs W Eng on North Second street. Mrs H C Scott hosts her sister Mrs Bradford from Jackson Tennessee as guests.
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St. Francis
Helene
Ludington, la
Bre
King
Mrs. W. Eng
North Second Street
Mrs. Bradford
Jackson
Roosevelt Memorial Association seeks records for descents of Confederate soldiers
An appeal from Mrs. D A S Vaught and Mrs FB Owens seeks cooperation across Ouachita Parish and beyond to gather descent records of Civil War soldiers for educational grants and possible medals. Local coordinators include Miss Satie Mulvihill and Miss Lucille Murphy with volunteers across St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Contributions support the Roosevelt Memorial Association and will be directed to state headquarters in New Orleans, not campaign funds.
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U. D
D. A. S. Vaught
New Orleans
US. D.C
Esking
FB. OL
Charles J. Bontner
Boatner
Charles Lauve
Charles Gett
St. Mary Parish
St. Joseph
Tensas
W. M. Davidson
John W. Osborne
Roosevelt
Henry Hardiner
la Salle
Douglas M. Kilpatrick
Houma
Terrebonne
New Iberia
Edwin S. Broussard
United States
Swords Lee
Rapides Parish
Albert Estepinal
St. Bernard Parish
Evers
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Words of the Preacher from Ecclesiastes
An OCR fragment presents Ecclesiastes opening lines by the Preacher, son of David, king of Jerusalem. It contemplates vanity, cycles of generation, the earth’s endurance, sun’s movement, winds, rivers, and endless labor under the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Jerusalem
Better Labor Outlook Amid War Timetable Shifts
The text notes a more hopeful view of global labor unrest and an anticipated easing in the world economy as Britain nears ratification of a peace treaty. It cites delayed production, investment hopes, and reduced prices as conditions improve, while warning that uncertainty remains due to ongoing postwar adjustments. Henry Clews is referenced.
Sugarless Canning Advised For Surplus Fruit Preservation
The article promotes home canning without sugar, noting fruit and juices can be processed in a hot water bath and stored for winter use. It cites the U S Department of Agriculture guidance and suggests unsweetened jars for salads desserts and fruit dishes, stressing flavor and cost advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simphy
United States
James
Come Along Mars at Borenel Theatre
Des Moines Register reports a cheerful musical comedy Come Along Mars presented at the Borenel Theatre. Performances feature Kenneth Christy as Ratus Washington and Helen Folies with strong dancing by the Tackmans and Robt Herbert’s ensemble. Elaborate scenery and a talented chorus accompany a three-show run continued.
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Borenel Theatre
Yesterdas
Mars
Harvey D' Orras
Edward Pawiten
Louis Westonsobeek
Ahd Beta
Kenneth Christy
Ratus Washington
Helen Folies
Tackmans
Robt
Herbert
Dack Buehles
Lene Rogers
Mary
Des Moines
Register
Chief and Shon Averages in a Humorous Boss Tale
A Chief recalls a Dutch office worker nicknamed Shon who rose from office boy to chief clerk. When Shon demands a raise, the boss warns the firm would fail without him, prompting Shon to quip about the boss needing to manage without him if he dies. The exchange highlights pride, leverage, and corporate egotism.
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Shon
The Din of the World and Names We Bear
Fragmentary prose discusses how people receive names beyond those written on documents and foreheads. It cites biblical imagery about a new name given to the overcomer and mentions revelation about destiny and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taate
Fie Sengdet Wenman
Chen
Haines
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Ladies Home Journal
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