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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
8
Among the attendees were Mrs. D. D. Dunnoway, Mrs. Douglas Dowd, Mrs. Ray Vallery, and Mrs. Wylie Moore, shown from left to right as they arrive for the afternoon event.
Sylvia Dowd, fiance William Vallery, wedding set for August 26 at Lakeshore Baptist Church, was honored at a prenuptial shower Thursday at the church social room. Parents are Mr and Mrs Dowd and Mr and Mrs Vallery. Co-hostesses included Mrs Price Moore Moreland and Dunnoway. About 100 guests attended from 7 to 9 p.m.
American Bank Note Co president and Princeton hockey star Bill Barrett is celebrated as a versatile sportsman and bridge maestro. The article highlights his Vienna Coup and sharp play in a rare slam hand after a 41 point two no trump opening. Barrett’s optimism and competitive spirit are noted as hallmarks of his life.
In bridge, Bill Barrett builds a 11 trick effort against the odds by pursuing the Vienna Coup after diamond queen, aces and hearts and clubs are cashed. He eyes a potential drop of the singleton spade king or an even diamond split, with West's hidden cards guiding the final play.
Josephine Lowman discusses how daily habits impact fitness and posture. The article urges turning everyday actions into constructive exercise, offers household tools routines, and promotes a leaflet on waiting-time workouts. It notes men seek stamina and women pursue figure improvement and invites readers to request a leaflet.
A chilly cocktail idea suggests using equal parts consomme and apple juice served over ice to cool a first course. Another option chills consomme cans and serves it jellied in bowls for a refreshing summer starter.
Interior designer Virginia Frankel explains color choices reflect character in a happy, lived in home. She notes bright warms signal boldness while mid tones suggest caution and beiges imply safety.
A national rise in private pools shows 851,300 in the United States with 206,000 built in the last three years. Spartan vinyl lined pools cost about 3000 to 3500 dollars with quick installation and potential to raise property values. Banks offer financing around 75 to 80 percent, making year long leisure affordable. A pool crew outlines steps from chalk outlines to digging, panel assembly, and vinyl lining, plus heater use extending swimming into October. Landscaping and proper placement complete the backyard retreat.
Colors affect one another as a near neutral shifts with adjacent hues. Light sources including sunlight and lamps alter appearances. a pale pastel may wash out in a large room while bright red can feel intense in a small space.
Many meat stews ragouts goulashes and casseroles freeze well including beef lamb pork and veal. Most vegetables used in these combinations also freeze with good quality when properly stored.
Readers discuss a 13 year old's pen pal in prison asking for explicit photos and a mother who bans correspondence. Abby advises one final age disclosure and goodbye. The column also shares tips for dealing with neglectful parenting and busy, constructive activities to improve family life.
A brief shopping notice for the Good Taste Begins with You Gifts and Decorative Accessories store at Twin City Shopping Center Mall. Details highlight decor items and gift selections in a local retail listing.
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