Bridal Shower Honors Nell Halley Bride Elect
Nell Halley groomed for marriage to John V. Whitt Jr. of Birmingham with a West Monroe bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Roy Gray. Attendees included sisters Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Sutton, relatives and friends, with pink and white carnations and a white satin umbrella as decor and gifts. The couple’s parents are the Halley and Whitt families from Farmerville and Natchez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Halley
John V. Whitt Jr
Birmingham
Alabama
Roy Gray
Restful Homes Road
West Monroe
C. FE. Halley
Farmerville
John V. Whitt
Natchez
Mississippi
Mollie Sutton
Dorothy Gilmore
Gilmore
Sutton
Kozaya Morris
Ann McClendon
Ricky Foster
Sue Price
Helen Timmerman
Kay Cararas
Doris Bolin
LeJnie Irwin
Mary Malone
Shirley
Transylvania Bride-Elect Feted At Party
Miss Joan Clement, engaged to James La Fay Clement, was honored at a party at the Transylvania Recreation Center in Transylvania on December 8. Parents are the Clements and Staffords. The wedding is set for December 31 at 7 p.m. at the Transylvania Baptist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Fortenberry and others. pink and white floral decor featured white roses and peppermint carnation accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Clement
Transylvania Recreation Center
Transylvania
James LaFay Clement
Humbert Hosie Stafford
Transylvania Baptist Church
Quitman Fortenberry
Robby Martin
Grady Harper
LaBane Clement
Seaside Fishing Trip Yields 409 Trout in Gulf Channel
A Shriner group voyage near Freemason Island reports 409 speckled trout caught in three and a half hours despite rough seas. The captain, a former commercial fisherman, noted poor fishing prospects due to weather. Also brief notes on a new baby in West Monroe and Christmas crafts using sweet gum balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Wallaces
Gene Williams
Bill Conners
Muncie
Indiana
Freemason Island
Gulf
Festive Shriners Wives Luncheon Held at Paragon Club
A holiday luncheon for wives of local Shriners was held at the Paragon Club on December 9. Mrs. Fred W. Hoffman of Shreveport spoke on the aims of Shriners wives groups. Notable attendees included Rev. Wayne Gray and several local members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragon Club
Fred W. Hoffman
Shreveport
Shriners’ Wives
Wayne Gray
Northeast Louisiana Shrine Club
M. A. Ehrhardt
E. D. Clark
Hoffman
Festive Christmas Party by West Monroe Lioness Club
The West Monroe Lioness Club held a Christmas party Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollingsworth home on North Tenth Street with co hosts and members sharing a gold and white theme. Mrs. Hollingsworth led the event. Mrs. Dunbar Hunt read Christmas pieces. gifts were exchanged and carols sung. A traditional dinner followed for attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Edward Blackmon and several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Lioness Club
Jack Hollingsworth
North Tenth Street
Homer Roark
Kramer D. Norris
Hollingsworth
Edward Blackmon
Dunbar Hunt
Johnny Carter
Gene Dupuy, Jr
J. F. Jones
Vidalia Garden Club Announces Yule Lighting Contest
The Vidalia Garden Club sponsors a Christmas lighting contest with two categories best overall effect and most attractive door plus a colored division. Mrs Charles Clifford chairs the committee urging participation as judging begins December 21 at 6:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalia Garden Club
Charles Clifford
Bible references to oils and perfumes as gifts and tribute
Passage notes that biblical texts mention precious herbal oils and perfumes used as gifts and as tribute or legal tender, highlighting their valued status in ancient practices.
Local Couples Named in Social Notices
Mrs Ivan Owens and Mr and Mrs Fred Riser are listed with several other couples including Mr and Mrs Homer B Roark Mr and Mrs Whit O Smith Mrs Jesse Webb Mr and Mrs E H Williamson and Mr and Mrs Hollingsworth in a community social notice column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Owens
Fred Riser
Homer B. Roark
Whit O. Smith
Jesse Webb
E. H. Williamson
Hollingsworth
Monroe Literary Club Christmas Party Notice
Club memo for Wednesday December 16 lists Monroe Literary Club at 2 p.m. with Mrs H E Dixon Jr as contact and Mrs Fred Plitt as co host. Menu steps include preparing halved sweet potatoes and a citrus butter bake. Senior Study Clubs meet at Frances Hotel Gold Room at 3 50 p m with Mrs Lewis C Slater hosting joint session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Literary Club
H. E. Dixon Jr
Gonville Drive
Fred Plitt
Frances Hotel
Lewis C. Slater
Also Mentioned on This Page
Towsle
Sterling
Joe W. Bradford
North 12Th
Allen Russel
Bradford’s
Joe Walter Jr
Joe Daly
Salt Lake City
Utah
B. L. Bradford
Choudrant
Ehrhardt
Clark
Hoyt Boren
Carl Thompson
John E. Gray
Charles H. Osborne Jr
Tom Agnew
E. C. McKenzie
A. G. Barker
W. C. Leonard
E. C. Clary
H. W. Shep
Twin City
Eastgate
Jo Hardin
Field
Yule Lighting
THE
Third
Monroe
Club Memos
Magnavox
Magnavon
DeSiard
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