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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

8

Green Thumb Club Holds Christmas Party at Heard Home

The Green Thumb Garden Club met at the Howell Heard home for its annual Christmas party. Hostesses Mrs Heard and Mrs Paul Newman wore Santa outfits and gave gifts to members. Bedside arrangements for Cooley Sanitarium patients were delivered after the social hour.

Green Thumb Garden Club Heard Home Howell Heard Lee Aline Gulledge R. M. Gorman Heard Paul Newman Santa The Green Thumb Cooley Sanitorium

List of Ladies Named in Local Social Page

Dennis, Mrs. D. B. Gee, Mrs. J.W. Golson, Mrs. R. M. Gorman, Mrs. Aline Gulledge, Mrs. C. B. Hay ton, Mrs. Fred Hayton, Mrs. C. O. Hayton, Mrs. Howell Heard, Mrs. T. E. Humphries, Mrs. R. P. Mc Kay, Mrs. Ralph Newman, Mrs. Jerry Robinson, Mrs. H. R. Rob bins and Mrs. Pattie Carr

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Jerrie Hendrix in Aqua Silk

A bridal shower at Mrs. Bill Hendrix home celebrated Miss Jerrie Hendrix, bride elect of Elmer Ree Barton, with hostesses including Mrs. Earline Russelle and Miss Margie Steen. Guests listed include Mrs. W. H. Hayes, Mrs. Joe Banks, Mrs. Lee Carroll, and dozens more, as the party featured aqua silk attire, corsages, refreshments, and a bride and groom centerpiece.

Bill Hendrix Jerrie Hendrix Elmer Ree Barton Earline Russelle Helen McDaniel Rosalie Long Margie Steen Dave Anderson Trousseau W. H. Hayes Joe Banks Lee Carroll M. D. Childress Aileen Walters Ray Phillips Pat Duke W. B. Huckabee Carroll Isgitt Fount Walton Rush Vincent Jones Steen Jeanette Russell J. E. Browning W. A. Massey K. R. Russelee J. N. Warford Bob Smith Howard Cummings Collie Warford Addie Harris Roland Jones Vernie Taylor J. E. Thomas Bill Tallifero J. R. Stephen Woodrow Franklin Linus Cummings George Farris

Olla Chapter OES Elects New Officers

Olla The Radiant Chapter OES of Olla elected Ray Miller worthy patron and Malise Mauterer Worthy Matron at their regular election. Other officers named for the coming year include Nannie Mae Maxwell as Associate Worthy Matron and M A Elliott as secretary with Leota Smith treasurer Lot tie Miller conductress Florenne Wooley associate conductress Norma Noble chaplain Gladys Davis marshal Evelyn Bruckner organist Cyrilda Williams Ada Mardel Hendrix Ruth Bettie Miller Martha Nadine McCartney Esther Lela Williams Electra Louise Duke Warder Kate Elliott Sentinel Edwin Smith.

OLLA OES of Ray Miller Malise Mauterer Nannie Mae Maxwell M. A. Elliott Leota Smith Lottie Miller Florenne Wooley Norma Noble Gladys Davis Marshall Evelyn Bruckner Cyrilda Williams Ada Mardel Hendrix Ruth Bettie Miller Martha Nadine McCartney Esther Lela Williams Electra Louise Duke Warder Kate Elliott Sentinel Edwin Smith

Areme Club Installs New Officers At Xmas Banquet

The December Areme Club meeting at the Frances Hotel featured a Christmas banquet and the installation of 1956 officers led by President Mrs Inas Gwin. Attendees included Mrs Katherine Morgan and Mrs Dorothy Standard among others at the holiday event.

Avenue Club Frances Hotel J. M. Wyatt C. H. Standard Inas Gwin T. Mickel Robert Hines Areme Club Lela Wyatt Dorothy Standard Katherine Morgan Mae Flanigan Mary Kelley Faye Wilson Katherine Higgins Pattie Spencer Lucille Hathorn Katie Mac Zoll Ethel Newport Phillis Cozine Mattie Edney Gertrude Johnson Elise Baugh Ruth Mickel Zola Williams Bessie Skinner

Plum Street PTA Holds Regular Meeting at School Auditorium

The Plum Street Grammar School PTA met Thursday night in the school auditorium. Mrs. Jake Benton opened, minutes from November read by Mrs. C. E. Leath, and the sixth grade chorus under Mrs. Agnes Miller performed a Christmas carol program. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for January 12.

Plum Street Grammar School P.T. A Jake Benton C. E. Leath Agnes Miller

Buttered Pears or Peaches with Lemon and Sugar

Prepare canned pears or peaches with a dab of butter lemon juice and sugar in the cavities. Bake or broil until hot through and serve as a meat or fish accompaniment or use the fruit for dessert.

Fairbanks PTA Entertained By School Children

The Fairbanks Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Martha Peters acting as president. Students and chairpersons presented reports and a program featuring songs, readings, and piano pieces performed by various students and accompanied by Nancy Johnson and Thelma Bradley.

Fairbanks Parent-Teacher Association Martha Peters Fred Peters David Whittington Malcolm Williams Jane Brimberry Lloyd Cole Connie McKnight Catherine Goodson Chm David Corley Nancy Johnson Fairest Lord Jesus Becky York Christmas Day,’ Borda Bradley; Reading, Brenda Otwell; “O, Little Town of Bethlehem Star of the East Katherine Goodson Brenda Orwell Borda Bradley Thelma Bradley Nancy Gholson Manger The Herald Angels Linda Stewart

Church Circles Meet and Guilds Plan Holiday Events

Affairs For Tomorrow lists W M S circles at multiple Monroe addresses led by Mrs. Bedgood Rhodes Henderson Grisham Reynolds Hall and Horton. The CWF General Assembly hosts a noon covered dish luncheon at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The Wesleyan Service Guild holds its annual Christmas party at 7 30 pm in the recreation room. Sterlington Chapter No 201 OES meets at 8 pm for birthday night and open installation of 1956 officers.

First Baptist Church Monroe P. O. Bedgood South 4Th Walter Rhodes North 8Th E. M. Henderson Arkansas O. M. Grisham Riverside F. C. Reynolds South 3Rd E. B. Halley James Horton Hilton CWF General Assembly of the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Sterlington OES

Americans Travel More In 1955 Says Trade Group

The National Association of Travel Organizations reported a 4 1/2 percent rise in U S travel during 1955 and predicted higher travel levels in the coming year.

Washington National Association of Travel Organizations United States

Warren's Daughter Wed in Los Angeles Ceremony

Chief Justice Earl Warren planned to attend the Monday wedding of his daughter Dorothy, 24, to Dr. Carmine D. Clemente at the Wayfarers Chapel in Palos Verdes Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Earl Warren Dorothy Carmine D. Clemente Wayfarers Chapel Palos Verdes

4-H Club Holiday Reading and Treats Event

Martha Peters led a reading of Silent Night with Allice Hughes at the piano. Catherine Goodson led Joy to the World with Jane Brimberry at the piano. Rev. Corley gave the benediction as Brimberry played Silent Night. The president invited guests to the cafeteria for assorted cookies and iced drinks served by 4-H Club girls. The room award was shared by Mrs Thelma Bradley and Miss Ada Me Williams.

Reading Martha Peters Allice Hughes Catherin Goodson Jane Brimberry Corley Nancy Gholson 4-H Club Thelma Bradley Ada MeWilliams

Cheniere HDC Hosts Christmas Dinner Meeting

Mrs. Clarence Frost hosted the Cheniere Home Demonstration Club last week. The event closed with a Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Reports covered home management, house furnishings, and family life by named members.

Clarence Frost Cheniere Home

Council Reports Highlight January Meeting at Mrs Will Davis Home

An interesting overview of council discussions appears with a note that the January meeting will be hosted at the home of Mrs. Will Davis. The brief entry signals civic engagement and a community venue for the upcoming session.

Will Davis

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