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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1963

Page

13

Overby Neal Nuptials Celebrated In Lake Providence

Miss Julia Erlene Neal and Connie Lee Overby united in a candlelight ceremony at First Methodist Church Lake Providence on November 28. Rev. Alvin P. Smith officiated. Guests included families from Lake Providence. The couple plans to reside at 916 Cypress West Monroe after a brief wedding trip.

First Methodist Church Lake Providence Julia Erlene Neal Connie Lee Overby Alvin P. Smith R. E. Neal Enos Overby Frances Able Zeke Myers Walist Beth Fields Sheila Overby Kathryn Neal S. F. Dunlap C. R. Brown Charlotte Herzog Anne Erwin Anne Barry Serhi Selvin Alice Jean Cooper Cypress West Monroe

Twin City Study Club Christmas Meeting Report

The Twin City Study Club held its December 5 gathering at Mrs. Eugene Scott's home with co hosts Mrs. Calvert Franton and Mrs. Perry Daniel. Members unwrapped a festive display, donated gifts for La Central Hospital patients, and planned Red Cross package wrapping for Veterans. A Christmas story by Mrs. M L Owens Jr. was shared as carols and exchanging gifts concluded the event.

Twin City Study Club Eugene Scott Calvert Franton Perry Daniel la. Central Hospital Red Cross Veterans M. L. Owen, Jr W. D. Albritton L. A. Branch Robert Cowden D. F. Dennis Ralph Einhorn Calvin B. Folds Milton Ford Calvert Franson Wallace W Hinson Rosco B. Jones W. R. Laing Bud Leake John H. McCarter R. P. McKay Quinten McLemore W. W. Moore M. L. Owens, Jr Frank B. Pettit J. Scogin, Jr Eugene B. Scott Ed W. Stinson, Jr

News-Star-World Quickies by Ken Reynolds

Office staff feature a playful column by Ken Reynolds. The piece mentions lipstick and a peculiar tasting wants in the Want Ads, hinting at lighthearted newsroom humor.

Quickies Ken Reynolds News-Star— World

December Book Club Luncheons and Christmas Events

Club memos list multiple gatherings on Wednesday December 11. Events include Twentieth Century Book Club luncheon at Bayou DeSiard with Mrs. Ray Junod, Study Club at Frances Hotel, De Nova Club at Bayou DeSiard, YWCA luncheon with speakers on Christmas decorations, Current Literature Club Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Buddy Tolson's home, Logtown Home Demonstration Christmas party, W R Mitchell PTA Christmas operetta at West Monroe School, and Welcome Book Club luncheon at Paragon Club.

Twentieth Century Book Club Bayou DeSiard Country Club Ray Junod YWCA Jackson Robert Oliver H. D. Touchstone Current Literature Book Club Buddy Tolson Lakeshore

Club Program Has Christmas Magic Theme

La Petite Maison Garden Club met at Bayou DeSiard Country Club on December 6 with refreshments for members. President Malcolm H. Smith led the meeting deciding the Christmas party would be December 13 at Mrs. Reneau Breard’s home. Guest Henry Haas of the Flower Shoppe presented a demonstration on exterior and interior Christmas decorations. Members present included Louis Breard Jr and a long list of attendees.

la Petite Maison Garden Club Bayou DeSiard Country Club J. B. Gaiennie Reneau Breard Malcolm H. Smith Henry Haas Louis Breard, Jr M. L. Coleman, Jr Curtis Cook Beattie Eason Jack B. Files Ed Heard A. H. Jelks O. C. Jones Charles Petrus Louis M. Ray E. B. Shaver Amos Smelser V. O. Smith

PTA Council Plans Citywide Study Group

Monroe City P T A met at the Julia Wossman Recreation Center with Samuel Liles from the L S A Extension Service as guest speaker. He demonstrated radiation via film as the council to sponsor one big city wide study group, replacing multiple small groups.

Samuel Liles L.S.A

Family returns to Monroe after Army service and newborn joy

Mr and Mrs John Dupriest return with Sheri Renee six months and Jackie Jr two to their Monroe home at 506 Wilmuth after two years with the Army. Stuart Logan named for J Carl Parkersons second son born December 6. Grandparents and great grandparents listed. PHIMA opens its holiday Open House Saturday 8 to 5 at Mrs George T Walker Northeast campus.

John Dupriest Sheri Renee Jackie Jr Monroe Army Wilmuth Santa Claus Stuart Logan J. Carl Parkerson L. F. Parkerson Benton John Yarbrough J. Fink PHIMA George T. Walker Northeast

Bride-to-be Gwendolyn Newcomer Fetes at Ridge Avenue Church

A prenuptial shower honored Miss Gwendolyn Newcomer of Shreveport, with her West Monroe family in attendance. The event, December 6 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, previewed the December 22 wedding to Jimmie Nolan Smith of Shreveport, featuring a Christmas themed gift display and guest book signing.

Gwendolyn Newcomer Shreveport Athol. Newcomer West Monroe Ridge Avenue Baptist Church Miss Newcomer Jimmie Nolan Smith F. W. Everett A. D. Ingram Larry Maxwell Irvin Waller Maxwell

Madison Parish Home Demonstration Clubs December meetings announced

The Madison Parish Home Demonstration Clubs schedule December meetings led by home agent Mrs. Ethel M. Fuller lists 10 sessions with hosts and dates from December 10 to December 20. The Home Demonstration Council will convene December 11 at 2 p.m. with a gift exchange.

Madison Parish Ethel M. Fuller Frank Hover Brushy Bayou O. N. Williamson Crepe Myrtle H. N. Pippen Lake I Virginia Vanderhoogt Sycamore Center Perry Davis Walnut Bayou A. L. Harvey Warsaw A. N. Andrews Waverly

Bridge success in Miami Mixed Pairs described by Schenken

Howard Schenken excelled in the Mixed Pairs at Miami with bold spade bidding and accurate play. Mrs Schenken supported with a singleton jack, the opening heart lead set the stage, and declarer navigated to gain the remaining tricks after a sequence ending with a spade, heart, and diamond operations.

Howard Schenken Miami Schenken West Declarer Dummy North

Dear Abby: How to urge patience at home

A 15 year old asks how to stop parents from fighting and urges his mother to be more patient with his lawyer father. Abby suggests choosing a calm moment to suggest gentler behavior and to speak up respectfully. The column ends with standard instructions for readers seeking a personal reply.

Abby

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