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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1965
Page
13
Mrs. J. R. Hood hosts the Patio Garden Club tour in Sinisboro featuring traditional Christmas decorations. The home showcases a wreath, swag, pine cone pyramid, and festive mantel décor amid a roaring fire. Guests include numerous named attendees, while Lucia traditions from Sweden are noted as a seasonal symbol and activities.
West Monroe hosts a prenuptial tea at Mrs. W. L. Albritton’s home for bride-elect Jennie Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brown. The Ridge Avenue Baptist Church wedding for Jennie and Johnny Brothers is set for December 21 at Ridge Avenue. About 45 guests attended.
Ladies Golf Association of Highland Park Country Club held a Thursday luncheon in West Monroe with red and green decor. During the business session new officers for 1966 were elected: Mrs Fd Heard president, Mrs Kenneth Perhoch vice president, Mrs Clyde Albritton Jr secretary, and Mrs Hoyt Highfill reporter.
Mr and Mrs W G Smith and daughters Leslie and Libby returned from Lake Charles where they visited Mrs Smiths family and attended a Billy Graham sermon in Houston. New Monroe residents are Mr and Mrs L D Campbell and infant Michele Marie moving from Houston to Garnier Apartments. Airman First Class Winston Sims and wife and son Rob left Monroe after visiting family. they return to Travis Air Force Base in California.
Fall and winter furs center on shape with tiny wraps and floor-length coats. Mink leads, pale natural tones boost ultrafeminine styling, while narrow and slim-line double-breasted coats dominate. Embaré mink variations in blue grey, pale beige, rose-beige showcase new silhouettes and waist-defined lines.
Community church groups report Tuesday events at First Christian First Presbyterian and other locales. Executive Board meets at 9:30 a.m. at 4002 Forsythe Ave. Women’s Council gathers at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Wesleyan Circles meet at 7:30 p.m. with two hosts listed. Harding College Associated Women convenes at Bastrup Country Club 7:30 p.m. Women of St Thomas meet 7:30 p.m. at 1308 Filhiol. Masur Museum hosts open hours 2–5 p.m. Mrs. Tarver and Mrs. Masur hostesses. Covenant Church circle and council meet around 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Circle 6 of Covenant Presbyterian is led by Miss Alice Baur.
A 13th century devout practice, the live creche from Greccio drew crowds when St. Francis of Assisi staged Christ's birth with Mary Joseph and shepherds, using live animals and a wax Christ Child, then led pilgrims in vernacular songs.
Twin City Study Club met at the Scott home with Mrs. E. B. Scott, Mrs. Walter Brister, and Mrs. Kenneth McDowell hosting. Jesse McDonald spoke on Juvenile Delinquency, introduced by Mrs. Jerome Johnson, who led the business session.
Dear Abby explains the line between being friendly and flirting and advises setting clear boundaries to avoid giving the impression of more than friendship. A parent recounts suspected influence in their daughter’s school honor and seeks guidance on handling perceived favoritism without bragging or conflict.
Reader praises Abby for advising against discussing people and urges intelligent discussion of ideas. Notes that truly great ladies avoid uncomplimentary talk about absent parties, reflecting proper breeding and earning trust and affection. CIVILIZED remains the ideal.
A brief reader note asks readers to write to Abby at the News Star and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply.
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