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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1925

Page

3

Palmer Kellogg introduced to Monroe Society at reception

Social event at the R L Kellogg home on South Grand featured the introduction of Mrs. Palmer Kellogg formerly of Memphis to local society. Guests enjoyed floral decor, candlelight, and Matthews Orchestra with Ella McIlwain performing. Over 100 attendees called during the 4 to 6 pm visiting hours.

Palmer Kellogg Monroe Society R. L. Kellogg South Grand Street Robert Kellogg Harry Walton Memphis C. L. Kelloge P. McCadden Miss Long Seattle C. M. Grisham Matthews Solarium Julia Frances Stubbs Emily Trousdale H. Green Beans John Downs

Presbyterian Auxiliary Bible Class Plans Week of Evening Sessions

The Presbyterian Auxiliary Bible Class meets daily at 3 30 PM and 7 30 PM this week led by Mrs Hindes of Baton Rouge. YWMA entertainment postponed indefinitely with date TBA. LPI girls hosted by Miss Breese, Miss Sheen, and Miss Peevy over the weekend including Miss Roark Marion La Mounger Bunkie La Fanning Shreveport Gully Junction City La Antony Alexandria La.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Bible Hindes of Baton Rouge Helen Breese Mary Sheen Ellen Peevy Alice Roark Marion Ophelia Mounger Bunkie Nell Ruth Fanning Shreveport Myrtle Gully Junction City Marva Antony Alexandria

Local residents report visits and events across town

Mrs. G B McGill and two children return from a Fort Worth visit. Alva C Harrington of California will lecture on health and beauty tonight at 8. Dawson couple return from Little Rock trip. Williams announce birth of Harry Meek II on October twenty first. Milner guests plan Bayou Teche automobile tour with several locals and Sophie Newcomb students. Granddaughter Katharine Peters visits from Winnfield. Missionary program in Methodist annex includes a debate on mission study classes. negative debaters Elizabeth Langford Cecilia Mc Reynolds. affirmative Dorothy Bynum Edna Reid Winnie Riggs. Frances May sings By the Waters of Minnetonka. Mission Study Class to continue Wednesday night with Book 2. Visitors urged to attend business meeting at Viola Kennedy’s home. impromptu program planned.

Methodist Annex Elizabeth Langford Cecilia McReynolds Dorothy Bynum Edna Reid Winnie Riggs Frances May Minnetonka Viola Kennedy

Guests in the City Entertained at Bridge

Mrs J N McConnell hosted a bridge party amid Columbia roses on Saturday afternoon with Miss Grace Moore as co host in honor of Miss Kate Gosling and her guests Miss Helen Horst from California and Miss Roslind Kalmbach from Shreveport. Twenty guests enjoyed five bridge games with favors for high scores and gifts for the three visitors.

Mary O'Kelly Kendrick James Vernon Proffitt Woodworth Bridge James Home Kate Gosling Horst Kalmbach Methodist Woman's Missionary Society H. H. Hodges G. W. Copeland Dawkins S. M. McReynolds B. F. Tatum F. A. Dunavent Grace Church Auxiliary Peyton Parker L. P. Milner Bayou Teche Henry Bernstein John Cole Helen Horst Roslind Kalmbach Columbia J. N. McConnell Grace Moore California Shreveport Charles Phillips Woodworth Cooper Rosaind Kalmbach Louisa Flournoy Sarah Bress Clara Hall Edith Gunby Mines Guy Stubbs L. P. Milne

Cummings Hosts Married People's Card Club Night

Mr and Mrs W F Cummings hosted a Friday gathering of the Married People's Card Club in their gracious home. Autumn roses brightened the reception area as guests enjoyed an oyster supper with hot coffee and doughnuts. High score gifts included linen handkerchiefs for Albert Horuff and John Potts and Houbi gants perfume for Belle Cranary and Albert Horuff.

W. F. Cummings Albert Horuff John Potts Houbigant Belle Cranary C. Oakley Harry Oliver Blanche Baird

Camp Fire Girls Calendar and Halloween Event Highlights

The Camp Fire Girls schedule lists meetings at the Methodist Annex and nearby churches from Monday through Thursday with groups Kalohi Tatapachon Wachelowan Minnehaha and Onichias. The Halloween night feature includes a ghostly Chamber of Horrors, a witch’s fortune telling, a prize for Miss Lula Lee Cummins, and bobbing for apples with refreshments.

Methodist Annex Presbyterian Church Lula Lee Cummins Lula Johnson

Gire Girls Camp Meets at Helen Grant Home

The O tau Ca Re Camp Gire Girls gathered at Helen Grant’s home. They learned songs and practiced ranks. Reports from Blue Bird and Fire Flies leaders were shared as plans were discussed for future activities.

Halloween Party Delights Hosts Delicate Refreshments

A Hallowe'en party featured delicious refreshments served by the hostess, offering guests festive treats and seasonal fare in a cozy social gathering.

Hallowe'en

Waw Ban See group meets at Methodist Annex

The Waw Ban See group gathered at the Methodist Annex Wednesday evening to plan health houses for Mrs Watts in the lower grades. They chose a name and symbol, discussed the attendance chart, and decided to start it at the next meeting before adjourning.

Methodist Annex Watts

Onichias Plan Hallowe'en Howl at Presbyterian Church

The Onichias met at the Presbyterian church on Thursday and planned a Hallowe en Howl to be held there Friday the thirtieth at 7 p m. They will plant trees at Camp Walchi and in the park, name a group tree, and decide who keeps the banner after a victorious meeting.

Presbyterian Church Camp Walchi Presbyterian Onchias

Mary Cas Hosts Litahnis With Sandwich Course

The Litahnis were entertained by Mary Cas on Saturday night. Plans were made for an old fashioned party to be given the first week in November. Mary served a delighted sandwich course to the members present and three guests.

Mary Cas Mary

Minnehaha Camp Fire Girls Plan Halloween Party Fundraiser

The Minnehaha Camp Fire Girls met at the Methodist Annex on October 21 1925 to plan a Hal loween party at a missionary church and discuss fundraising to replenish the treasury. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at the Methodist Annex.

Methodist Annex

Walohi Camp Fire Girls Meet at Methodist Annex

The Walohi Camp Fire Girls held a meeting at the Methodist Annex Tuesday at four o clock. The session opened with a song. Two girls were appointed by president Winnie Riggs. Each meeting the group engages in activities and planning.

Walohi Walohi Camp Methodist Annex Winnie Riggs

Treasurer Resigns. Margaret Smith Replaced by Arista Whitfield

The treasurer reported 37.35 in the treasury. Margaret Smith resigned her office and Arista Whitfield was elected to replace her. Members noted the resignation with regret due to her fine work. The meeting adjourned after other discussions.

Treasury Margaret Smith Arista Whitfield Margaret

Classified ads can sell valuable property for you

A few cents spent on classified ads may move thousands of dollars in property. Readers are urged to place concise notices to attract buyers and expedite sales in the local market.

Paul English Players Open Strong Comedy Drama in Tent

The Paul English Players present Shall We Forgive Her a four act comedy drama in a large tent theatre seating 1400 on Market square lot. Fred Mills Orchestra from Detroit provides music. The show opens tonight with doors at seven and curtain at eight. ladies enter free with one paid adult ticket.

Paul English Big Palace Market Square Mr. English Fred Mills Detroit

Obituary of Robert O. Smith Jr in Monroe

Robert O. Smith Jr aged 23 died after a brief illness and operation at a local sanitarium. He worked for Monroe Grocer Co. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Robert C Smith Sr two sisters Mrs Leider of Shreveport and Mrs Claude Luckey of Monroe a brother Leslie and an 86 year old grandmother. Funeral at 5 pm today at the Southern Hotel with Rev F M Freeman officiating and Riverview Burial Park. Dorris O Neal nine months old died at home in Rayville burial Sunday in Rayville cemetery.

Robert O. Smith, Jr Smith Monroe Grocer Company Robert C. Smith Leider Shreveport Claude Luckey Monroe Dorris O'Neal

Obituary: J E Brown 50 Dies After Brief Illness

J E Brown aged 50 died Saturday after a brief illness. He was employed by Brown Paper Co. for the past year. A widow survives him. Burial was Sunday afternoon in Mt. Vernon cemetery.

J. E. Brown Brown Paper Co Mt. Vernon

Fashion Show Shifts Free Health Lecture to Tonight

Public invited to a Free Health and Beauty Lecture at City Hall Auditorium tonight due to a Fashion Show. Mrs. Harrington will discuss ways to regain youth.

City Hall Auditorium City Hall

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Twentieth Century Book Club Sidney Stroud West Monroe Baptist Missionary Society H. R. Gossett Jack Morrison Pilcher Ben Avery Baptist Missionary Society Clara Terrell Hudson Lane George Lowery Morris Drive L. H. Henderson North Seventh Odom Stone Avenue C. B. Morton Jackson Street S. C. Blackmon South Grand Willes Ross Lover's Lane W. C. Feazel Hallowe’en West Side George Weaks, Jr John Barr Foster Weak River Front P. m Mother's Club St. Matthew’s Parochial School Grace Church Guild E. M. Hudson Frank Harp Rold Frank Harrold Americus, Ga Gov. Walker Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Hot Springs Ark Edna Wallace Hopper Alva C. Harrington FE. R. Dawson Little Rock Angie Josephine Merideth Sophie Newcomb College Mrs. W. F. Cummings Katherine Stacey Peters Winnfield Married People’s Card Club First Baptist Kieran First Methodist Peneenene West Monroe Baptist West Monroe Methodist First Presbyterian la. Training Institute Aeeeese First Christian Calvary Baptist Eyeten Methodist Protestant Gordon Avenue Presbyterian Armandine Renaud Joe DeSiard Sol Cahn Juanita Hamel Camp Fire Girls O-tau Chrysanthemums Grand Floral Company South Grand S&j Monroe, la Onichias Litahni Flower Shoppe (Incorporated North Third Edney Mrs. Edney Edna Wallace Lake Shore Drive Chicago Mrs. Harrington Rosalie Yount Yount Gilmont Organ School New York City William C. Carl Buick Buick Motor Company Flint, Michigan General Motors Corporation Washington
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