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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

8

Ivy Guild Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mrs Passman

The Ivy Guild December gathering at Mrs. Ola Mae Passman's home featured cohostess Mrs. Henry Poulan. Candles and evergreens decorated the entrance, living room, and dining area. After a brief business session, a reading titled When the Chymes Rang was presented, followed by refreshments and a gift exchange. Members wrapped packages for Riverside Convalescent Home before departing. Attendees included Mrs. Cecil Jones and others. Also noted is a report of Glacier National Park wildflowers discovery.

Ivy Guild Ola Mae Passman Henry Poulan

Local families gather for Christmas visits in Baton Rouge area

Mr and Mrs Guy P Stubbs Sr and their sons Guyton III and Romney of Baton Rouge arrive for the holidays with Mrs Guy Stubbs on Riverside. Mr and Mrs Travis L DeFreese arrive from Myrtle Beach to spend Christmas with their relatives. Miss Jo Rhodes visits with her parents and hosts Miss Janet Madden of Baton Rouge. Mrs Louise Dowling Miss Ruby Dowling and Judge Richard A Dowling visit from New Orleans. Mr and Mrs Edgar Land come from Baton Rouge to see their families. Mr and Mrs Amos Shelton and children return from Greensboro after visiting his relatives.

Guy P. Stubbs Guyton III and Romney Baton Rouge Guy Stubbs Riverside Travis L. DeFreese Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marvin de Freese Robert Carter Jo Rhodes S. A Vance Rhodes Janet Madden Joseph S. Guerriero Louise Dowling Ruby Dowling Guerriero Richard A. Dowling New Orleans Mrs. Edgar Land Mrs H. H. Land

YWCA Hosts Christmas Party for Gordon Avenue Church Ladies

The Ladies Bible Class of Gordon Avenue Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party at the YWCA. Mrs. Etta Menge presided as president, with readings, carols, and a Christmas story by Mrs. Lois Timmerman. Gifts were exchanged and donations shown for the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston.

YWCA Gordon Avenue Methodist Church Etta Menge Maybelle Thompson Menge Mamie Stevenson Lucille Durham Lois Timmerman Peter Marshall Alma Hales Ruston Harriett Reeves Gladys Brown Lennie Whitaker Velma Lou Hibbard Marjorie Finkheimer Fairy McGuffee Gertrude DePriest Mary Patrick Ola Brandao Mabel Ross Luna Brooks Lizzie Burnett

Miss Marian Martin Pattern 9222 for Misses Aprons and Tops

Sewing pattern 9222 offers Misses sizes 14 16 18 20 for half aprons and kitchen color binding with 39 inch fabric or one 100 pound feed bag. Complete illustrated chart and fit guide accompany the pattern with mail order details to Marian Martin News Star Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin News-Star Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Class Has Kmas Party At Mulhearn Home

Members of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday school class and their children enjoyed an open house at the Charles Mulhearn home on Blanks Avenue. Gay Yuletide decorations and Christmas music created a festive mood during the afternoon event.

Anna Gray Noe First Methodist Church Charles Mulhearn Blanks Avenue

Christmas gathering at Mulhearn home delights guests

Over fifty guests visited the Mulhearn residence from three to five enjoying a festive scene with a red and silver table setting centered by pine cone arrangements and a candy wreath. Mrs. Harry Greenwood presided at the silver service while the children admired a snowman centerpiece and a candy wreath. Assistance came from Mrs. E. D. Slaughter and Mrs. J. O. McMullen.

Harry Greenwood Chikren

Masons Host Christmas Supper for Wives in Oak Ridge

Brookville Lodge 161 F and A M hosted a Christmas supper at the Masonic Hall in Oak Ridge for wives and Eastern Star members. Aleck Pipes and Eugene Barham spoke, with W P Smith the newest member. Guests included many local couples and prominent masons from Monroe and nearby towns.

Brookville Lodge Eastern Star Masonic Hall Oak Ridge Aleck Pipes Lodge Eugene Barham W. P. Smith Reese Baker Monroe Glen L. Greene Jack Carey C. M. Williams T. E. Barham R. E. Barham J. M. Files W. M. Nolan

Mother's Club Holds Party at St Matthew's School

The St Matthew's Mothers' Club held its annual Christmas party Thursday afternoon in the school gymnasium. A brief business meeting preceded the party and gift exchange with a festive refreshment table.

St. Matthew's

Christmas gathering noted with refreshments and greetings

The event featured a red cloth display and a small silver Christmas tree. Mrs. Lawrence McCarthy organized the refreshments. Father Hannan offered Christmas greetings and thanks for cooperation. Sister Elizabeth thanked for the gift to the sisters. Members present included Mrs. Carl Inzina, Mrs. Louis Savana, Mrs. Tony Lewis, Mrs. A. D. Graham, Mrs. J. M. Brader, Mrs. Alice Ri vo ire, Mrs. John Danna, Mrs. Ray Conti, Mrs. Ruth Driggers, Mrs. Leo DeStefano, Mrs. D. E. Reeder, Mrs. C. O. Worley, Mrs. E. F. Kenny, Mrs. G. L. Savana, Mrs. Tony Inzina, Mrs. Joe LaDart, Mrs. George Tonore, Mrs. Frank Parrino, Mrs. Lee Koechler, Mrs. Paul Goldman, Mrs. Louis Elias, Mrs. Edward Macnik.

Lawrence McCarthy Father Hannan Elizabeth Carl Inzina Louis Savana Tony Lewis A. D. Graham J. M. Brader Alice Rivoire John Danna Ray Conti Ruth Driggers Leo DeStefano D. E. Reeder C. O. Worley E. F. Kenny G. L. Savana Tony Inzina Joe LaDart George Tonore Frank Parrino Lee Koechler Paul Goldman Louis Elias Edward Macnik

Logtown HDC Holds Annual Xmas Party

Logtown Home Demonstration Club members and guests gathered at the home of Mrs. W. J. Lowe for a festive Christmas party. The event featured a decorated tree, carol singing led by Mrs. Marvin Shipp, and gift exchanges after prayers and stories about Silent Night.

Logtown Home Demonstration Club W. J. Lowe Bill Luton Marvin Shipp Garland Shipp J. T. Lee Luton

Watson School Scene Hosts HDC Christmas Party

The Watson Home Demonstration Club met at the Watson school for its Christmas party hosted by Mrs. J. G. Haynes Sr. and Mrs. W. C. Haynes. Mrs. W. J. Kelley gave the thought for the day as the group sang carols led by Mrs. J. I. Hibbard with Bobby Mitchell on piano. Each member recited a poem about the birth of Christ.

Watson Home Demonstration Club Watson School J. G. Haynes Sr W. C. Haynes W. J. Kelley J. I. Hibbard Bobby Mitchell Christ

Refreshment Guests Listed in Local Event

Refreshments were served to Rev Lea Joyner and a long list of ladies including Mrs Euna Spielman Mrs Mattie Faust Mrs Garland Shipp Mrs Caroline Taylor Mrs Grady Haynes and Master Terry Taylor guests and to Mrs J B Filhiel Sr Mrs Mattie Scharf Mrs T A Calloway Mrs A T Stout Mrs Eugene Granberry Mrs J Y Pipes Mrs Carol Zachary Mrs Neal McHenry Mrs Marvin Shipp Mrs Bill Luton Mrs W F Ramsey Mrs Alton Smith Mrs J T Lee and Mrs Tom Stockwell.

Lea Joyner Euna Spielman Mattie Faust Garland Shipp Caroline Taylor Grady Haynes Terry Taylor J. B. Filhiel Mattie Scharf T. A. Calloway A. T. Stout Eugene Granberry J. Y. Pipes Carol Zachary Neal McHenry Marvin Shipp Bill Luton W. F. Ramsey Alton Smith J. T. Lee Tom Stockwell

Eros Club Hosts Christmas Party At Maxwell Home

The Eros Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. P. Maxwell's home with ten members and six visitors. The gathering featured decor, a toy making lesson, games, gifts, and carols, with attendance including Sgt. Bobby Chambless and several guests. The note ends with a historical reference: the North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on April 4, 1949.

Eros Home Demonstration Club J. P. Maxwell Corinne Chambless Lena Wheelis Linnie Stuckey Sgt Bobby Chambless Washington, D. C

Club Minutes Highlight New Reporter and January Hostess

Mrs. Bobby Mitchell led the pledge of allegiance while Mrs. J. C. Rayner led the club in prayer. Mrs. A. A. Rogers read the minutes. Mrs. W. C. Haynes was elected as new reporter and Mrs. J. Peacock became home management leader. Mrs. T. T. Jones will host in January. Mrs. Spielman demonstrated landscaping and candle making.

Bobby Mitchell J. C. Rayner A. A. Rogers W. C. Haynes J. Peacock T. T. Jones

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Margaret Society Passman F. C. Patterson Earl Wigg E. N. Craven Billie Scot Joe Courson Thomas L. van Fossen G. L. Thompson R. A. Morrow, Jr J. C. Magee Homer Massingale R. A. Morrow Glacier National Park Montana Don Lopez Carmel Rafi Oleg Cassini Dan Milstein Gene Shelly Bunny Marlin Printz Ranone Grou Lors Oter Amos Shelton Robert Ann Greensboro N. C Mr. Shelton Class Haskmas Party Garey Holmes Cypress West Monroe Louis Masur Bayou DeSiard Country Club Robert Albert Diane Albert Lynn Masur Louis Masur, III Lynn Diane Albert Scarsdale N. Y Mother’s Club Logtown Hdc Watson Schools Eros Club Maxwell Home O. T. Lindsay W. E. Rape Ada Downs Vera Caneady Beverly Salsbury Cora Hearne Dorothy Frasier Lottie Manning Ermin Frasier Leon Parish Blaine and Scott Salsbury Kimball Louisville Monroe Building & Loan People’s Homestead & Savings Association XAMAS Desiard Kelso’s Kelso
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