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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
3
The Robert Easterling residence on North Seventh Street hosted an open house Tuesday night with seasonal gold, green, and white decor. Over seventy five guests toured rooms featuring a silver and green Christmas tree, white stars, holly, and a sleigh centerpiece.
Mr. and Mrs. Carey Thompson Jr. expect Mrs. Thompson's parents Comdr. and Mrs. A K Christensen of Mobile Alabama as guests for Christmas. Several informal parties are planned in their honor. Mrs. LeRoy Anspach and daughter Carolyn of Kansas City will holiday with her parents.
Lt and Mrs Ralph McKay and son Ralph Conrad Jr return Friday from Camp Gordon Ga to spend the Christmas season with the McKay and LeBlanc families.
Cadet Robert S. Barnes traveled by plane yesterday from Marion Military Institute in Marion California to spend Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barnes.
Miss Frances Flanders leaves Friday to spend the Christmas weekend with her mother Mrs. Frank Flanders in Mansfield and will return to Monroe on Tuesday.
Dr and Mrs Joseph Brown host Mr and Mrs H E Stewart of New Orleans as holiday guests arriving Friday and planning to return Tuesday.
Mrs Henry Tete of New Orleans arrives in Monroe for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Genung and family.
Mr and Mrs Bunn Beasley depart for Orange Texas to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs L Hebert. They will be joined later this week by Dr and Mrs Dee Strickland and family.
The Oak Grove American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the Hut with decor of holly red balls and bells. Carolyn Grenshaw Katherine Rae Tyson Carolyn McCormick and Myrna Mosely presented the program. Mrs Jeff Davenport led carols and gifts from the tree were exchanged.
Sharon Ray daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack W Ray celebrated her seventh birthday with a Saturday party at home. The Christmas theme appeared in red and green cakes and party favors. Guests included Rosanne Fowler Lynn LeJuenne Jim Kelly Gary Gibson Sissy Gibson Ashley Inabnet Mary Inabnet Suzanne Taylor and Trudy Ray.
Collinston OES named 1956 officers for Harry Vaughn Chapter 125. New Worthy Matron Mrs. Juanita Harper and Worthy Patron J. M. Goodnight lead a slate that includes Associate Matron Ruby Vaughn and Associate Patron R. A. Harper, with Vera Waldrop as secretary and Gertie Goodnight as treasurer.
The Gregory Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Clyde H. Smith in Gregory Addition, Vidalia, with a Christmas party at 2 p.m. Holiday decorations adorned the living room and a snow scene centered the mantle. The dining table featured candles, angel hair, and ornaments. Mrs. Delane Thornhill led the recreation period, awarding prizes to Mrs. Alton Carlock and Mrs. Jack Spence.
The City Planning Commission approved a $2,961,000 project in Brooklyn for a giant underground garage housing 682 cars. A 3.1 acre park will crown the roof atop the Brooklyn Civic Center, marking a first for the city.
The Japanese beetle first detected in 1916 has now been found as far west as the Mississippi Valley, signaling continued expansion of its range across the United States.
The Thrifty Homemakers met at Mrs. H. R. Brooks home for December. The program began with the pledge, roll call and minutes then a demonstration on uncooked Christmas candies by Mrs. W. W. Pickens. A past president received a gift for her service. Attending members included Mrs. English, Mrs. Sims Simpson, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. McHoney, Mrs. Blackman, Mrs. Screpetis, Mrs. Pickens, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Douthit, Mrs. Brothers, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. White, with guests Mrs. Berry and Mrs. A. Smith.
The Lambda Sigma Chi sorority hosts its annual Christmas formal at Bayou DeSiard Country Club from 9:00 to 1:00. The piece notes that female eagles are larger and heavier than males.
Mrs. Fred Huenefeld Jr hosts the Review Club Christmas meeting at her mother Mrs. Herschel Gentry’s home. The aqua and pink tree, decorative scene, prayers, carols, readings, and a final Silent Night closing mark a festive program led by Mrs. C. P. Gray Jr and Mrs. W. T. Davis with treats served by Mrs. Huenefeld and her mother.
Peiping radio reported that Premier Otto Grotewohl and his visiting delegation departed North Korea last night en route to China before returning home.
The record notes that global tin ore production grew from about 8 300 tons in 1800 to 175 000 tons in 1953. It highlights the dramatic expansion of mining output over more than a century.
Los Angeles singer Toni Carroll files for divorce from TV executive David L. Wolper after two years of marriage. She says his insults humiliated her in public and that she lost confidence and developed a stutter and an ulcer. The piece also notes the RCMP training college in Regina runs a church used exclusively by policemen.
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