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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1952

Page

6

Nell Entrican Society Editor Profile

Nell Entrican, society editor, listed with residence phone 20974 and work line 5161, serving as a key reader in the social pages.

Nell Entrican

Holidays Gatherings Across States Highlight Local Families

Buck Brown and others travel to spend Christmas with relatives in Louisiana Mississippi and beyond. Norwood, Geer, Trousdale, deLaurent, Armstrong, Derouen, Muehlesen, and others host or visit relatives. Capt. Eggleston serves overseas while Allin family welcome twins and a daughter. Ritter and Flinn head to Mexico for holiday visits.

Christmas Party for Faithful Workers Sunday School Class

The Faithful Workers Sunday School class held a Christmas party in the Old Baptist Church assembly room. Yuletide decorations, a lit tree, and a snowman framed the event as Mrs. Kate Meador and Mrs. Happy Prestridge led games. Mrs. Taylor won a prize for knocking the snowman’s hat off. gifts were opened and a salad plate served. Attendees included Mrs. Percy Prestridge and many listed church members.

Faithful Workers Percy Prestridge Old Baptist Church Kate Meador Happy Prestridge Taylor Mart Masoner Ena Garner Pearl Brooks Maude Alexander J. O. James Oscar Barton M. A. Elliott

Sheila Williamson Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home

Sheila Sue Williamson marked her seventh birthday with a party at 511 Arkansas Ave. Friends and family including Joyce Saxton, David Saxton, Linda Blaylock, Russell Blaylock, Mary Honeycutt, Lawrence Honeycutt Jr., Diane Stewart, and Ron gathered for games and birthday cake and ice cream. The article also notes the origin of the element thallium from the Greek word for green twig, per the National Geographic Society.

Sheila Sue Williamson Arkansas Ave Sheila Joyce David Larry Saxton Linda Russell Blaylock Mary Louis Lawrence Honeycutt, Jr Diane Stewart Ron

Baptist B A U Class Honors Mrs Kirkland

The Baptist B A U class honored Mrs. L T Kirkland at a surprise birthday party Thursday at the church. A large tray of gifts and a cake with 90 candles were presented, then cut and served with iced drinks to attendees.

L. T. Kirkland

Two Bridal Parties Honor Bride-Elect Beverly Martin

Beverly Martin, the holiday season favorite bride elect, is celebrated with two supper and dinner parties. Mrs. John Drouet and Mrs. James Cheneval hosted at La Casa Tea Room with a snowman centerpiece and purple velvet dress for the honoree, plus a silver pattern serving spoon as a gift.

Beverly Martin John Drouet James Cheneval la Casa Tea Room Martin B. B. Martin M. G. Moore Burnie Cason Louise Cason Carolyn Bagwell Miss Martin Miss Bagwell H. B. Crathirds George Morgan Frank Lee Barbara Hulin

Informal Holiday Parties Dazzle Monroe Society

Monroe society enjoys a festive Christmas season with numerous informal gatherings. A Bayou Desiard Country Club dance features Chuck Cabot and his orchestra. Admirals and social hosts hosted cocktails and dinners as families welcomed visitors. Santa visited the Country Club for children. Chi Omegas hosted a tea for 1952 pledges while a chic cocktail party at Miss Marion Guererro's home highlighted the week.

Monroe Society Bayou DeSiard Country Club Chuck Cabot Hugh Goodwin James Trousdales Schonlan Gordon Cummings Romaine Peters New Orleans John Potts Jack Terzia, Jr Theo Terzia Jack Terzia Charles Schober Ili Shreveport Terzia Walker Weston John Ralph Bunson James Ewing, III D. B. Loflin Sarah Terzia Santa Claus Country Club Chi Omega’s George Snelling, Jr Marion Louise Guerriero Patricia Guerriero

Weekend visitors and church notes cloudy by line

The article lists weekend guests Chatham Sonny May and Donald Womak of Pasadena and Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Crowell of West Monroe. It mentions Mrs. J. T. Garrett recovering after a heart attack at Ruston Sanitarium and Bobby Johnson visiting his mother in Waco. Rev. W. B. Green served as supply pastor in Jonesboro and will stay until a permanent pastor is found. Only mammals have hair.

Montgomery Frazier New London Sonny May Donald Womak Pasadena Tex Mrs. Ferrell Crowell West Monroe J. T. Garrett Ruston Lincoln Ruston Bobby Johnson Waco Tom Johnson W. B. Green Jonesboro Baptist Church Green

Demonstration Club Christmas Party Held At Home

The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. O H Futrer's home for December. Members admired flower arrangements by Mrs. O L Baker and Mrs. J M Britt and a holiday table display centered on an oval mirror with a red candle. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree and iced cakes with coffee were served to Jeanne recipients.

Home Demonstration Club O. H. Futrer O. L. Baker J. M. Britt Bell Tomlinson Willie Hogan Reita Terry Mark Davis W. M. Bagwell M. D. Hogan Otis Baker Lois Britt W. L. Aswell Ed Murphy Gladys Aulds Shep Aulds Fred Whitman Fannie

Silk Worm Growth Stages Described Before Cocooning

Silk worms progress from around one twelfth of an inch to about 3 inches in length prior to forming their cocoons, illustrating the rapid larval development stage observed in the silkworm lifecycle.

Beverly Martin and Jack Lane Bride and Groom Events

Calendar notes list Thursday meeting of Parlor City Grove No. 288 at Woodmen Hall. Beverly Martin and Jack Lane host and attend multiple events including a bridesmaids luncheon at LaCasa Tea Room and a wedding rehearsal at First Christian Church. The ceremony and reception are set for Saturday at the church.

Parlor City Grove No Woodmen Hall Lealis Hale Robert Jones Beverly Martin Jack Lane Erin Ave G. E. Boggs Graham Humble LaCasa Tea Room First Christian Church Cameo Room Virginia Hotel Robert M. Lane Church Fellowship

DeMolays To Have Christmas Dance At Virginia Hotel

The Order of DeMolay will host its annual Christmas dance at the Virginia Hotel from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend this social event.

Order of DeMolay Virginia Hotel

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Buck Brown Boston, Mass Mrs Wharton Brown Herbert Norwood Frederick Peter Franklin Frederick Hudson Mr. Norwood George Geer Jackson, Miss Charles Sherrouse George Trousdale Broussard Louisette Trousdale T Bryn Mawr Nancy McGhee’s George deLaurent of Warren Taylor William H. Armstrong III Lake Charles William H. Armstrong P. L. Perot, Sr Philadelphia Phanor L. Perot, Jr Philadelphia General Hospital New York City Joe Williamson, Jr Joe Williamson, Sr Aldrich Gardette Eggleston Park Ave Eggleston Far East Air Force John Allin John Maury, Jr Kelly Ann St. Francis Sanitarium Allin's Martha L. D. Ritter Mexico Mexico City C. B. Flinn National Geographic Society L. D. Allen Ola Bennett O. R. Spillers Kathleen Hogan Chatham Begonias Bagwell DIAL Parnell Bernhardt Monroe Cnarce Jewelers OF DeSiard Cameron Trenton Bie Yee Rings Jewel ONYX China beeoLsee
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