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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
8
Why Grow Old Fall Shape Up For Fall Plan
A reader letter praises Josephine Lowman's Beauty Improvement Plan as a practical weight loss aid. The note recounts losing 25 pounds, using early bedtimes and multiple small meals to curb nighttime snacking, and stresses motivation from seeing a slimmer friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Lowman
News Star World
Dear Nana Rose Petal Beads Hobby Message
A reader sends in a request for the Rose Petal Beads craft recipe and gratitude for sharing keepsake ideas. Nana replies with tips on obtaining information and notes about retirement planning and insurance guidance for a caller seeking a life of leisure booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana
W.E
W. E
Ben Franklin Life Irs. Co
C.A
Prudential
State Farm
Allstate
Farmer’s
Traveler’s
Continental
Good Waste Begins with You Gifts and Decorative Accessories
Local storefront at Twin City Shopping Center presents decorative gifts and accessories. The shop emphasizes sustainable choices and encourages customers to reduce waste through thoughtful purchases and upcycled decor options.
VFW Auxiliary Hosts Party for Alexandria Vets
Ezell and Finley VFW Post 7882 and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Sunday party at Alexandria Veterans Hospital for ambulatory patients in the auditorium. After the program, guests and patients enjoyed refreshments. Auxiliary members donated paperback novels to the hospital library to brighten days and aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Alexandria Vets
Ezell & Finley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
The
Ladies Auxiliary
Alexandria Veterans Hospital
V.F.W
S. F. Wood
Post
L. D. Wall
Kenneth Ezell
Oscar Hampton
Kathrine Lindsey
Fern Wilson
A. E. Gossett
Wood
Senior loneliness prompts search for companionship and activities
A reader laments isolation and lack of local groups for seniors. She seeks a widowed partner aged 62 to 67 and notes church attendance alongside a wish for cheerful social events. The letter mentions senior center resources and a prenuptial shower for Diana Renfrow with August 20 wedding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonely
Dear Abby Readers Face Unwanted Advances and Office Burdens
In this Dear Abby column, a 40-year-old wife endures an 85-year-old neighbor’s persistent advances, with Abby advising a firm shut down and to tell him not to call again. The voice also includes a frustrated businessman unable to reach Mr. Jones and a long-time office collector lamenting unpaid gifts, with Abby responding on proper steps and offering a phone-in contact and a book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Will
Mr. Jones
Colony HDC Vacation Luncheon and Meeting Notes
Members of the Colony Home Demonstration Club met August 2 at noon for a social and business gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Tempie Heywood, Mrs. Clara Edelen, and others. plans covered fair booth selection, ceramics classes starting September 11, and council meeting details for fair procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colony Home Demonstration Club
Tempie Heywood
Clara Edelen
Baton Rouge
Fair Booth Committee
I. B. Smith
Allie Daws
Floyd Kent
North 6Th Street
West Monroe
Daws
Pattie Carr
Roy Welch
Sunshine Irving
E. Smith
Tempie Hegwood
Carrie White
Batts Godwin
Clara Edeen
Gulfport player reaches near slam in careful duplicate play
In a recent duplicate event Jason Floyd of Gulfport MS reached a near slam with a detailed defensive and counting sequence. Facing a takeout double from West and a diamond lead, Floyd navigated hearts and spades with precise ruffs and discards to secure the remaining tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Floyd
Gulfport
Miss
West
North
South
Declarer
Floyd
Pr prenuptial shower honors Miss Donna Castleberry
A prenuptial shower for Miss Donna Castleberry, hosted at 418 Lakeshore Drive Monroe, honored the bride-to-be of Alvin Edwards with close family and friends in attendance. The event noted forthcoming wedding plans at Bonita Road Baptist Church Bastrop and highlighted decorations, gifts, and guest contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bubnich
Lakeshore Drive
Donna Castleberry
Donna Castelberry
Alvin Edwards
Monroe
J. T. Castelberry
Bastrop
Frances Stevens
Delhi
Bonita Road Baptist Church
Bubnich
Hardy Wells
Alma Roberts
Sylvia Pardue
Noah Turnipseed
Wayman LaCas
Terry Gilmore
George DuCote
Robert C
Karen Graves Hosts Informal Pageant Honorees Party
Six contestants from Monroe and West Monroe who attended the World Ideal Miss Pageant in Waco were honored by Karen Graves. The group included Susan Speights and five Monroe/West Monroe titleholders, who later wrote an essay for a youth citizenship theme and received souvenirs from the 146 contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Karen Graves
Louisiana
Monroe
West Monroe
Baylor University
Debbie Crew
Sara Madison
Dana Kildren
Sandra Kildren
Shelia Parker
Susan
McLennan Community College
Morris ‘Chapman
First Baptist Church
Woodway
United States
Mexico
Karen
Christy ‘Parnell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pauline Trigere
By Josephine Lowman
By Jackie Stefanich
Copley News Service
Little Red Schoolhouse
Twin City
Diana Renfrow
A. O. Renfrow
Winnsboro
Noel Grover
David
Andrew Whitlock
Vernon Whitlock
Billy Washnock
W. M. Richards
Sam Brinson
Robert Talton
Jesse Whitlock
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Cincinnati
L. A. Calif
Los Angeles
Cal
J. T. Castleberry
Donald Wilkerson
Colony Hdc
ACES
King of Diamonds
Pillsbury
Trumps
East
P. O
Dallas
Carolyn Benjamin
Marguerite ‘Kirkpatrick
Hedy Stamper
Ann Edgington
Elizabeth Forsmark
Deanne Keltner
Cindy Manning
Eva Gay Bubnich
Breard Street
Dial
Salisbury
Green House
Hudson la
Pete Heflin
Winnsboro Rd
DeSiard
Jackson
Bill Turpin
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