06 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
1
The article recommends using the mantel as a focal point for holiday trim with a celestial theme. Angels among evergreen boughs and colored tree bubbles create a bright, dramatic display enhanced by backlighting for silhouette effects.
A reader asks about a guest refusing to sit at an already full table due to the number thirteen. Emily Post endorses ignoring the superstition and explains alternatives such as extra seats at a side table. Other letters touch on armholding etiquette and Christmas card name order.
Miss Mary Eva Womack of Galveston Texas was honored at a luncheon hosted in the home of Mrs. Dorothy Womack. The pink organdy table featured white carnations. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Harris of Indianola Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bagwell of Lake Providence and Mrs. Valla Farris and Mrs. Addie Rodgers.
Advertises Marian Martin pattern 9242 for one piece large women aprons with three styles. Includes printed directions and long back ties, sizes upper middle and lower, with pricing 50 cents plus 5 cents first class, mail to News Star Pattern Dept New York.
A gift wrapping guide outlines four main steps from preparing the box to folding and sealing the paper. It emphasizes treating the gift as precious and selecting appropriate paper patterns for small or large boxes and finishing with ribbons and decorative bows.
The Twin Cities YMCA finishes its third music appreciation session and schedules the next meeting for January fourteenth at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with John Cale leading a discussion on Bach Mozart Berlioz and Brahms. From Baltimore Mr and Mrs Thomas McComiskey visit Mrs Ted Mahr and family at 1804 South Grand. A Dallas pair visit Lexington Blvd for a family dinner with Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and infant, and guests from Atlanta and Denver. Center dedication in Opelousas draws Mr and Mrs Bobby Pappas and daughter Ellen before a Baton Rouge and New Orleans trip returning Tuesday.
Instructions describe wrapping a package by bringing ribbon around its length to the starting point crossing, then around the width back to start without twisting. Cut the ribbon leaving four to five inches, bring the end over and under the cross, tighten, and attach a decorative bow.
Miss Barbara Gail Wallace was honored before her marriage with a miscellaneous shower at the Columbia Community Center. Hostesses included Misses Doris Kelly Betty Warner Charlotte Brown Margaret Minard Lane West and Mrs. Joe Ware and Mrs. John Manley. About fifty guests attended the pink and white themed event featuring carna tions in a silver container and a crystal punch bowl. Coffee hour followed at the C R Godfrey home in honor of Miss Barfield with attendees including Miss Betty Warner Margaret Minard Charlotte Brown Gwen Henry and others.
Bride elect Miss Elizabeth Lewis Conger was complimented at a Rendezvous luncheon hosted by Mrs. E. M. Barham and Mrs. C. G. Rolfe. The table featured white stock chrysanthemum and greenery. Conger wore a brown model with a carnation corsage. several attendees included Miss Kay Conger and Mrs. Edwin Conger.
Twelve Richland parish students are listed in Northwestern State College’s fall enrollment. Names include Lorene Burgess Barbara Futch Jo Ann Sorey of Rayville Delma Donahoe Evelyn Greene and Mary Higgins among others.
A reader asks Miss Blair about pairing a melon jacket with a beige and melon tweed dress including accessories. Advice covers suede or kid shoes and bags, beige or black gloves, appropriate hats, and a matching or velvet lace jacket with a covered neckline for a second wedding gown. Names appear of Delhi residents June Hillman James Marratt Harold Gene Minter Cynthia Tamburo and Bertha Travis.
The Four-Leaf Clover Bridge Club met at Mrs. George Newman’s Oak Grove home with Opal Moss Ada Lee Albert McKee Lb Edmonson Biffie Solomon Es sie Leach Ruth Hawkins and John Brown McIntosh in attendance. Mrs. McKee won high score, Mrs. Hawkins was second, and awards went to Mrs. Edmonson and Mrs. Leach.
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