German matrons share Christmas customs with American life
A group of young German born women in the community discuss Advent traditions Saint Nicholas visits on December 6 and Christmas Eve rituals. They contrast German meals and New Year practices with American comforts while noting ties to family in Germany and the blend of cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Germany
United States
R. R. White
Brigette Wieson
Berlin
A. R. Hendricks
Ursula Otto
Mannheim
Heidelberg
Saint Nicholas
Heaven
White
Eser Lowry
Monroe
Bobby Joe Hendrix
Stuttgart
Hendrix
C. M. May
Monica Kretzschmar
Dresden
Billy R. Duke
Sigrid Felke
Ansbach
Nuremberg
Europe
Baltic
Schwarzwald
Black Forest
Rhine
North Sea
Neatherlands
Danube
California
John Hamilton Jr
Renate Hantz
Munich
R. E. Walters
America
Billie J. Adkins
Geboren
Kluber
Fulda
Frankfurt
Billy J. Croswell
Helga Vogl
Vinna Welch
Frauenkirche
Bavarian
Lion’s Castle
Cassel
Hesse-Nassau
One Touch Of Fashion The Western Look In American Style
Politics can influence fashion as Lyndon Johnson’s election stirs Western wear trends. The piece notes two Western candidates, a shift toward casual outdoor attire, and rising popularity of riding jackets and shooting jackets in spring. It predicts broad-brimmed hats and the Western look as a lasting American influence amid European trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
England
Europe
Christmas Notes From Zachary and Nearby
OUACHITA residents return home to Zachary from visits with the McGehees. Families plan Christmas travel to Dallas for New Year. Cosmopolitan Dance Club hosts a December 19 event with Bill Causey orchestra. Edwin Frank Russell and wife welcome Franklin Tatum born December 15. Lisa Russell is their daughter. Maternal grandparents Mapp and paternal grandmother Reneau noted. Festival of the Heart celebrates Christmas remembrances and gift giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Frank Russell
Franklin Tatum
Lisa
Marcus Mapp
John Reneau
Gala Christmas Party Fetes Monroe Pilot Club
The Pilot Club of Monroe hosted a December Christmas party at Mrs. J. R. Roark’s home on Raymond Drive. Chairwoman Virginia Allison welcomed guests as the den and dining rooms glowed with festive blue and white decorations, gilded fruit, poinsettias, and silver candlebra. President Evelyn Chilton spoke on love from St. Paul, Silent Night was sung, and gifts were exchanged with helpers guiding Santa duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Roark
Raymond Drive
Pilot Club
Monroe
Virginia Allison
Evelyn Chilton
St. Paul
Marvin Shipp
Roark
Hamp Sartor
Harry Foster
Jack Hollingsworth
Santa
Ivy Smith
Gene Willis
Alyne Newsom
Ronald Greene
H. M. Chatham
Andrew Ambrose
J. L
Boiling Potatoes Add Salt Per Quart Water
Instructions advise adding one teaspoon of salt for every quart of water when boiling potatoes to enhance flavor.
Cultura Book Club Christmas Party at Highland Park Club
The Cultura Book Club held its annual Christmas dinner Friday December 11 at the Highland Park Country Club with husbands as guests. Hostesses Mrs Walter Silmon Mrs Roland Nix and Mrs Charles Welch coordinated a festive evening featuring Ascots jazz ensemble from West Monroe High School and singer Sage Redding from Northeast Louisiana State College.
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Cultura Book Club
Highland Park Country Club
Walter Silmon
Roland Nix
Charles Welch
James Henderson
Ascots
West Monroe High School
Sage Redding
Northeast
Louisiana State College
Cosmopolitan Dance Club Christmas Dance at Frances Hotel Roof
Cosmo Club hosts a Christmas dance at Frances Hotel Roof from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bill Causey and his Dallas orchestra provide the music. A Sharp Musical Coterie appears at Biedenharn Hall, Northeast, at 9 30 a.m.
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Frances Hotel
Bill Causey
Dallas
Texas
Cosmopolitan Dance Club
Frances Hotel Roof
Orchestra
Biedenharn Hall
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Estes Lowry
B. J. Hendrix
By Merle Adams
Saareious
Third
Florence de Santis
Shoe Department
Ouachita
Zachary
Harry McGehee
Lionel
Shady Lane
Lionel McGehee
Harry
Norris Samuel
Thomas Houghton
Thomas
Princeton
Dudley
Duke
Monroe Pilot Club
Twin City
Desiard
Estron
Ariel
Club Memos
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