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