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Domestic News October 20, 1938

The Durant News

Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi

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Nearly 100 people attended the open house of the O. Henry Studio in Durant on Tuesday afternoon, hosted by Mrs. Robert Henry. Refreshments were served, guests registered, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. J. D. Alsbury and Mrs. A. B. Clements.

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Large Crowds Attend Open House Of Henry Studio

Nearly one hundred persons attended the open house of the O. Henry Studio Tuesday afternoon between the hours of four and six and enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Robert Henry, proprietor of one of Durant's newest business enterprises.

The Studio rooms were most attractive with a profusion of cut flowers and punch was served throughout the afternoon by Misses Clara King and Martha Lou Ricks. Misses Roberta DeLoach and Ann Autry presided over the book in which the guests registered.

Mrs. J. D. Alsbury was the winner of the first prize, a tinted 5 X 7 portrait, and Mrs. A. B. Clements received second prize, six 3 X 5 pictures.

Mrs. Henry extends to the public and to those who were unable to visit the studio on its opening day, a cordial invitation to call by any time and pay her a visit.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

O Henry Studio Open House Durant Business Opening Prizes Awarded

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Robert Henry Clara King Martha Lou Ricks Roberta Deloach Ann Autry Mrs. J. D. Alsbury Mrs. A. B. Clements

Where did it happen?

Durant

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Primary Location

Durant

Event Date

Tuesday Afternoon

Key Persons

Mrs. Robert Henry Clara King Martha Lou Ricks Roberta Deloach Ann Autry Mrs. J. D. Alsbury Mrs. A. B. Clements

Outcome

nearly one hundred persons attended. mrs. j. d. alsbury won first prize, a tinted 5 x 7 portrait. mrs. a. b. clements received second prize, six 3 x 5 pictures.

Event Details

Nearly one hundred persons attended the open house of the O. Henry Studio Tuesday afternoon between the hours of four and six and enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Robert Henry, proprietor of one of Durant's newest business enterprises. The Studio rooms were most attractive with a profusion of cut flowers and punch was served throughout the afternoon by Misses Clara King and Martha Lou Ricks. Misses Roberta DeLoach and Ann Autry presided over the book in which the guests registered. Mrs. Henry extends to the public and to those who were unable to visit the studio on its opening day, a cordial invitation to call by any time and pay her a visit.

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