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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1966

Page

13

Mary Lyda Coon Feted With Bridal Luncheons

The future bride Mary Lyda Coon and her fiancé Robert Biggs received two elegant pre wedding luncheons. Hostesses included Mrs. T W Humphries and Mrs R M Drew at Lotus Club. A Bayou DeSiard luncheon featured silver table pieces and orchid corsages.

Mary Lyda Coon T. W. Humphries R. M. Drew Clara Dee Drew C. G. Stedman Ken Satterfield Larry Seab Fred Becton Andrew Garvan Walter G. Mangham Sig B. Hancock Coon Miss Coon Lotus Club Bayou DeSiard Country Club Yancey Davis Henson S. Coon John Elton Coon Ardis Caldwell Edwin Buckley Henson S. Coon Jr John S. Culpepper Tommy Dansby Connie Yancey

Teen Patterns Demure Dress with Lace Frill 9340

Advertisement for Marian Martin pattern 9340 in teen sizes 10 12 14 16. Describes hi waist dress with baby print and lace trim. Includes fabric yardage 2% yards at 45 inches and 50 cents plus 15 cents mailing fee and handling to New Star 89.

Marian Martin New Star

Center of Music and Drama Reports 1965 66 Costs Rise

New York City Center of Music and Drama says combined operations cost almost $6 million in the 1965 66 season. Since its start 23 years ago the budget was $350,000. The center expanded from 55th Street to include Lincoln Center's State Theater. An operating deficit of $1.6 million, mainly from moving ballet and opera to the new theater, was erased by donations.

NEW York New York City Center of Music and Drama Center 55Th Street Playhouse Lincoln Center State Theater

Enchanting sheath dress pattern with size 14 details

Pattern No 165 offers a surplice front sheath with band shoulder and pleated bodice. Available in sizes 12 14 16 18 with size 14 needing 234 yards of 50 inch fabric. Send one dollar plus postage. add 15 cents for first class and one dollar for pattern book No 3 from Austine Lamar Fashion Pattern News Star World.

Austine Lamar News-Star—World G.P New York N.Y

Monroe Families Take Twelve Day Texas Gulf Coast Trip

Mr J R McKnight Mrs Claire Singley and John Taylor Singley of Monroe returned from a ten day tour visiting Dallas Six Flags and an Astro Phillies game in the Astrodome They visited San Jacinto the battleship Texas NASA and Livingston Indian reservation before touring Hodges Gardens in Many and visiting relatives in Nacogdoches Natchitoches and Campti Louisiana Mrs Larry Taylor and children Benji Louann and Jeff arrived from Clarksville Tennessee to visit Mrs Taylor's mother in Monroe Then they plan to visit Winnsboro before moving to Atlanta Georgia Jay Merten son of Mr and Mrs Leonard R Merten spends the summer as a Quartermaster Surveyor aboard the Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship Hydrographer based in Key West He will return to Northeast State College in September as a junior pre medical student.

J. R. McKnight Claire Singley John Taylor Singley Monroe Mildred Windham Dallas Six Flags Astro-Phillies Astrodome San Jacinto Texas NASA Livingston Hodges Gardens Many Louisiana Nogadoches Natchitoches Campti Larry Taylor Benji Louann Jeff Clarksville Tennessee Jay Merten Leonard R. Merten U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Florida Ocean Gulf Key West Northeast State College

Prenuptial Shower for Miss Patsy Noble Held in Monroe

The Glenwood Drive home of Mrs. M B Lane hosted a pre nuptial lingerie shower and rice bag party for Miss Patsy Jean Noble of Monroe, bride elect of Lt. Robert Fay Jenkins of Crossett Arkansas. Vows set for August 13 at Beulahland Assembly of God Crossett. Attendees included Mrs Noble mother of the bride elect and numerous friends and relatives listed in attendance.

Glenwood Drive M. B. Lane Monroe Patsy Jean Noble Robert Fay Jenkins Crossett Arkansas Mack Noble Troy L. Jenkins Beulahland Noble Jenkins Tommy Tolar Tommy Ritter Eloise Whitten Glenda Lewis Daniel Dotson Virginia Smith L. C. Lord Jr Pat Martin Kay Ferguson Charlotte Moffatt Peggy Wages Sammie Sexton James Walker Beth Garrett

Jewelry Trends Show Bold Colors and Delicate Styles

Two fashion jewelry trends emerge this season. Bold, bright pieces with gold looks dominate, while dainty, delicate designs remain popular. Long necklaces feature colored stones and large pendants. chokers and coordinated sets create dramatic effects. Bracelets include slim bangles worn in multiples and wide cuff styles, with woven crystal pieces adding color.

Gulfport Woman Wins Miss Hospitality Crown

Carolyn Anderson returns to Gulfport to claim the Mississippi Miss Hospitality title, chosen from 63 contestants. Gov. Paul Johnson crowned her after four days of competition. she is 20, a University of Southern Mississippi junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Anderson.

Gulfport UPI Carolyn Anderson Gulf Coast Paul Johnson Barney S. Anderson University of Southern Mississippi

Beauty Queen Is Named For Jefferson Parish

Jan Stouder a 19 year old Kenner secretary was chosen Miss Jefferson Parish in the first Jefferson beauty pageant. She will represent Jefferson in the Miss Louisiana preliminary to Miss America. Cheryl Shaefer 18 of Metairie was first alternate. Stouder measures 34 24 35 green eyes brown hair 5 feet 1 inch 110 pounds. Twenty four contestants entered the contest sponsored by the Young Men's Business Club of Jefferson Parish.

Metairie, la UPI Janis Stouder Kenner Jefferson Parish Jefferson Miss Stouder Richard Stouder The Young Men’s Business Club of

Dear Abby Advice From a Pressed Mounty and More

A reader seeks guidance on marrying a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and a teen-like crush on life. Abby jokes about meeting a Mountie, advises getting a nursing degree, and suggests moving to Canada. Additional letters discuss engagement expectations, a possible wedding ring, and a protest over gifts, with Abby ending by inviting readers to write for personal replies.

Glamourous New Watches Dominate This Season

New designs emphasize bracelet styles that double as jewelry and timekeepers. Beveled crystals and leather textures update cases in Florentine, matte, and brushed finishes with varied shapes. Pendant watches gain prominence, color bezels and jewel lids add sparkle, and precious stones elevate elegance.

Band It To Keep Clothes From Slipping On Hangers

A simple method uses rubber bands wrapped around the ends of wooden hangers to prevent garments from sliding off. This quick hack helps maintain orderly closets and protects delicate fabrics from creasing.

Little Theatre Music Man at Strauss Playhouse 8 15 p.m.

Calendar notes a Music Man production at Strauss Playhouse with 8 15 p.m. curtain. Hostesses Mrs Walter J Ernst and Mrs Melton Smith listed. others include church groups meeting at 9 30 a m 7 15 p m and 10 30 a m with a covered dish supper planned for First Methodist Church and Elizabeth Langford Guild planning a reunion event.

Little Theatre Strauss Playhouse Walter J. Ernst Melton Smith Wesleyan Service Guild Elizabeth Langford First Methodist Church

West Monroe High Class of 1956 Homecoming Plans

The class of 1956 at West Monroe High School will meet November 4 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Joy Emerel DuPriest 2403 Emerson Monroe Reports from committees on homecoming weekend plans will be presented.

West Monroe High School Joy Emerel DuPriest Emerson, Monroe

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