Miss Eleanor Horton Feted At Two Showers
Long line of compliments honors Eleanor Horton who will wed Paul Kendall Wright Jr on August 16 at her parents Monroe home. Pantry shower held August 8 at Mrs R T Lolley’s home with hostesses and floral decor. a second informal shower followed August 7 in Mrs C B Horton’s residence with summer blooms and a beige two piece suit worn by the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Horton
Paul Kendall Wright Jr
C. C. Horton
Monroe
Mr. Wright
P. K. Wright Sr
West Monroe
R. T. Lolley
Miss Horton
W. L. Stovall
C. B. Horton
C. O. Horton
Rita Horton
Dorothy Horton
Malone Brown
C. E. Buckley
Evening coats and suits dominate fall fashion trends
The article notes the coat and suit now rule evening wear with a floor length wool coat or fur for those who can afford it. Avant-garde options include sleeveless jackets over long skirts in tweed or mohair, satin or white crepe blouses add glamor, while other ensembles mimic tuxedos or riding coats. The long coat remains a popular choice.
Rayville Bride-Elect Complimented at Lotus Club Luncheon
A luncheon at the Lotus Club honored Miss Mary Alta Shamblin bride elect of Richard Perry Cate of Houston Texas. Hostesses included Mrs J B Thompson Jr and others. Guests from Rayville Monroe and Houston attended. the couple will wed August 17 at Grace Episcopal Church Monroe.
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The
Lotus Club
Mary Alta Shambkin
Richard Perry Cate
Houston
Texas
J. B. Thompson Jr
T. L. Gates
M. D. Stodghill
T. S. Gun By
Shamblin
J. M. Shamblin
Rayville
Mr. Cate
Willard C. Cate
Monterrey
Mexico
Grace Episcopal
J. M. Shamlin
Jennie Jordan
Hervey Mangham
John T. Jordan
Bettie Burke
Sherry Sims
Rosalyn Hardy
Austin Miller Jr
Anne Trousdale
Monroe
Muffie Maroney
Becton-Robbins Vows Repeated In California
Miss Neva Robbins of Esecordito California and AT-2 Fred Dale Beech son of Mr and Mrs Becton 1301 S 8th St Monroe were married Saturday August 3 at the First Baptist Church in Rubidoux California He is stationed at Miramar Naval Base San Diego after electronics training in Memphis and has reenlisted for four years The couple will visit her parents in Monroe late August during his leave before re enlistment
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Neva Robbins
Esecordito
California
Fred Dale Beech
Becton
8Th Street
Monroe
Robbins
Frank Cornish
First Baptist Church
Rubidoux
Ouachita Parish
Miramar Navel
San Diego
Memphis
At-2 Becton
Social Visits Span Mississippi and Louisiana
Mrs Ralph Brockman of Jackson left August 9 after a week with her parents in Monroe. She returns with Mrs West and Miss Diane West for a short visit. Miss Margaret Pettyjohn of Monroe spent the weekend in Shreveport with Miss Jan Hendrick and will be roommates at Northeast Louisiana State College. Miss Owen Lynn Baldwin of Jackson and Miss Jackie Moes of Clinton visited Miss Barbara Mulhearn of Monroe starting August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brockman
Jackson
Mississippi
Allen West
Monroe
West
Diane West
Brockman
Jan West
Margaret Pettyjohn
Shreveport
Jan Hendrick
Pettyjohn
Miss Hendrick
Baton Rouge
Northeast Louisiana State College
Owen Lynn Baldwin
Jackie Moes
Clinton
Barbara Mulhearn
Tom Mulhearn Sr
1000 North 7
First Flower Show Held By Charmingdale Club
The Charmingdale Garden Club held its first flower show at the home of Mrs. John McTurner on August 6. Honored guest and judge Mrs. M. W. Montgomery awarded the tri color to Mrs. Watson Jensen for her arrangement Inspiration from the Holy Land. Blue ribbons went to multiple members in design, table arrangement, horticulture and special merit roses. Mrs. Lloyd Tucker, Mrs. Harley Loy, Mrs. Wayne Wible, Mrs. Dave Davis, Mrs. Ray Adcock, and others recognized. Mrs. John McTurner’s yard was named Yard of the Month. several members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mc Turner
Charmingdale Garden Club
M. W. Montgomery
Watson Jensen
Holy Land
Ray Adcock
John McTurner
Wayne Wible
Dave Davis
Watson Jenson
Loyd Tucker
Harley Loy
Fashion Flashes Highlights New Fall Silhouettes and Accessories
The piece surveys fashion shifts focusing on waists and midriffs over bosoms, favors floral silk prints with Empire waistlines, and notes evening elegance through accessories like rhinestone sandals. It mentions jeweled cuffs as shirt buttons, velvet suits, high piled hairdos, flat furs, and daytime wools worn for evening. A boudoir trend shows color silk pajamas with white lace or sleeveless coats, while oversized jewelry dominates among fashion leaders.
List of Names Mentioned in Local Society Notes
Mrs Davis, Mrs Wible, Mrs Jack Coulston, Mrs Ray Adcock, Mrs Tucker, Mrs Jensen, Mrs Mec Quisten, Mrs McTurner, Mrs Hayes and Mrs Giles appear in a local social roundup noting who attended the event and related introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wible
Davis
Jack Coulston
Ray Adcock
Tucker
Jensen
MecQuisten
McTurner
Hayes
Giles
Abby advice column snippets on family and dating concerns
Readers share worries about paying poison ivy treatment costs, a single daughter, teen curfews, and aging cons, with Abby reminding to be thankful and practical. The letters cover parental lessons on money, marriage, teen dating rules, and honesty in relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
David
Stevie
How to Write Letters for All Occasions booklet offer
A simple promotional note invites readers to mail one dollar to ABBY at Box 3365 Beverly Hills California to receive a booklet titled How to Write Letters for All Occasions. The message emphasizes a quick aid for letter writing.
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Abby
Beverly Hills
Calif
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B. C. Turrentine
Charlene Wedemeyer
Beau Turrentine
Miss Wedemeyer
Turrentines
Neville High School
Lolley
Alex Winn
Burford Jacka
Nancy Calhoun
Noel Standley
Lois Faircloth
Sylvia Haden
Linda Gentry
Frank Howard
P. K. Wright
Florence de Santis
Becton-Robbins
Quachita
Charmingdale Club
Twin City Shopping
Abigail van Buren
Mrs. P
Holloway
Hompson
Salee
Vogue
Weil Cleaners
Weil
Bogart Sportswear
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