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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
11
Modern decorating embraces pale grays and creamy ivories, warm plants like trailing bamboo, piled pillows, and colorful area rugs. Global weavings and old pieces such as lacquered screens or Venetian chests add warmth and a sense of permanence to 20th century style.
A bride dictates her wedding dress type and color and the groom adapts. If the bride wears a formal white gown the groom dons a morning coat with striped gray trousers, matching waistcoat, wing collar, and ascot, plus black accessories. For a short formal dress a semi formal day wear suit in oxford gray or black is appropriate. If the dress is a colored day-type, the groom may wear a regular navy or oxford gray business suit.
On Friday June 2 Mrs Milliard Williams hosted a luncheon for Mrs Pat Sewell who leaves Monroe Sunday June 4 for a summer in New Orleans. The Paragon Club private dining room was used with a small group of close friends in attendance. Mrs Sewell was formerly Miss Sandra Knowles daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack N Knowles.
Mr and Mrs W David Clinton hosted a brunch at their new home on Saturday May 27 from 9 to 11 am for active and retired Farmerville school faculty. Guests included their daughter Jean and Mrs W N Reed visiting from Magnolia Arkansas. Contained by a white linen tablecloth and floral centerpiece, the event featured refreshments and was overseen by Mrs S J Davis and Mrs Ingram Ballard with several helpers.
Sete a Tete and guests travel to Miami Beach Florida from June 4 to 11 for a convention and graduation events for a niece Kay from Neville High School. The group includes Mr and Mrs Winston Atteberry and son Winston Jr of Eunice. They stay with Kay’s parents Mr and Mrs Lucien Branch. Other attendees include Mr and Mrs W L Town dsend Mrs Len Stephens and Mrs Don Carter of Coushatta and Mrs Robert Lee Fleniken of Mansfield.
A series of bridge puzzles presents six hands with different South holdings and bidding sequences. Each problem asks the reader to choose the correct bid or response based on standard bridge principles.
In South holding A J 2 S, Q 2 E? The prompt asks what to bid after two passes and a 2NT response in a club game. This item presents a bridge bidding problem with partial hand indicators and asks for the optimal bid.
Women’s Wear Daily notes a stockings promotion where a $1500 jeweled pair aims to draw buyers. The firm previously issued a $750 ruby and diamond version. both stunts drew sales, including three pairs sold in Texas.
A progressive dinner on May 26 honored graduates Mary Lou Grossman and Nancy Marcus with a travel themed party. Hosts included the House, Madden, Townsend, and Marcus families, featuring courses inspired by Louisiana Cajun, Italian vineyard, Japanese decor, and a Hawaii tropical finale with guests in themed attire.
A public open house at the Charmingdale Country Club is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. The gala weekend features swimming dancing golf and horseback riding with varied activities for all attendees.
About 100 guests gathered at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Files Sr to honor the couple Mr. and Mrs. James E. Files Jr. and the families of Lanier and Files. Mrs. Lucille Huffmond hosted and guests enjoyed flowers, silver, and a punch service during the May 28 reception.
Bayou De Siard Garden Club met May 31 at Mrs. Alfred Ware's home to begin a garden tour visiting yards of Mrs. I. W. Tolson and Mrs. R. D. Farr. Members returned for refreshments and a business meeting with floral decor and a grand tea spread.
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