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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1964

Page

19

Annual Christmas Dance Hosted by Contractors Group

The Northeast Louisiana Contractors chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America held its annual Christmas dance at the Paragon Club. Guests included numerous members and spouses led by event chairs A C Breckenridge Jr and supporters, with Glen Baxter and his orchestra providing music.

Paragon Club Northeast Louisiana Associated General Contractors of America, Inc E. C. Cooley A. C. Breckenridge Jr

Cameras Help Make Holiday Snappy Affair

New York tips from UPI advise reading directions before Christmas camera use. Practice without film, load in light only if cartridge friendly, and hold the camera steady eye level or waist level. Clean lenses, keep strap taut, and gently press the shutter for clear pictures. After holidays, exercise shutter before reloading to clean flash contacts.

New York UPI

Christmas Program by Music Guild Members

Music Guild members presented Christmas music and stories during visits to Ridgecrest Nursing Home in West Monroe and St. Joseph's Home in Monroe. Narrator Mrs. J Norman Coon led the chorus in selections from Night of Miracles and The Twelve Days of Christmas, followed by The Unexpected Christmas Guest. Residents joined in group singing and enjoyed coffee afterwards with participants named.

Music Guild Ridgecrest Nursing Home West Monroe St. Joseph’s Home Monroe J. Norman Coon Allen Coon N. W. Hickman Jack

Christmas greetings and family notes from Monroe area

A collection of social blurbs lists Dottie Amman in France at Hollins College and her Hollins year abroad, Dr and Mrs Fred Amman as her parents, and plans for a Massachusetts Christmas. It notes guests arriving from Memphis and Monroe, a birth announcement for Nancy Helen Triche, and wedding guests from Shreveport to Gloster.

Dottie Amman France Hollins College Fred Amman Europe Sherman Triche Monroe Nancy Helen J. . Farmar Ernest Triche Lake Charles Triche Brenda Jo Farmar City

Merry Christmas Dance Hosted By Neville Schoolmates

A holiday dance organized by Donna Lee a Neville junior and Gary Lee a Louisiana Tech student was hosted at their home by Mr and Mrs Raymond Jack Lee. Guests arriving between 7 and 12 included Linda Roche Donald Lee Kay Turnage OBrien Richards Jo Compton and many others in festive red and green decor with a royal blue gown by the hostess.

Donna Lee Neville Gary Lee Louisiana Tech Raymond Jack Lee Donna Linda Roche Donald Lee Kay Turnage O’brien Richards Jo Compton Butch Dayton Annette Burt Ray Downey Linda Owens Ken McRae Carol Stevenson Don Guyton Sunnye Gulley Bill Hollingsworth Evaline Jones Jay Tarver Marsha Burdi

Gala Christmas Party Honors Commercial Credit Employees

Employees of Commercial Credit Corporation and guests attended a gay Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dabbs on Stubbs Avenue Saturday evening December 19. Mrs. Dabbs greeted guests in a decorated living room with twin gold and white trees and reindeer. Hors d ouevres were served in the dining room and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Gaar Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shaffner Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pryor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Draper Mrs. Pat Bullock William Scott W. E. Wallace Miss Billie Jean Rush Thomas Allen and Miss Jennie Scurria.

Commercial Credit Corporation Charlie Dabbs Stubbs Avenue Mrs. Dabbs Pat Bullock Don Gaar Glenn Daniel Ernest Shaffner Raymond Pryor Robert Draper William Scott W. E. Wallace Billie Jean Rush Thomas Allen Jennie Scurria

Defroster Gun Aims to Clear Windshields Easy Inside Cars

A plastic mold gun shaped defroster plugs into the cigarette lighter and blows warm air to melt ice and frost from inside the windshield. Drivers can clear glass quickly without leaving the vehicle.

Reptilmania Slithers Across Fashion Toys

A New York report describes reptile themed fashion terms like reptilmania spreading from haute couture to mainstream buys. The craze includes alligator coats and snake patterned accessories, with affordable pressed leather items and an aerosol product that makes shoes look snake skinned.

New York UPI

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A. A. Wolleson A. C. Breckenridge A. A. Wolleson Jr Breckenridge, Jr E. O. Cooley J. D. Moses Gerald Moses John Temple Howard Barker John L.albritton Luke Daniel Jack Murphy Richard Neely Leroy Viola Don Tindle Vince Ditta Don A Baxter James D. Baxter Don Raimey T. Jack Blackmon Ronnie Terral Coleman George W. Weaks W. R. Crow W. C. Wells Jan Evans Julius Mc George M. Rorex Louise James C. L. Gilbert Charles Joiner J. Grady Haynes Jr Ren H. Atkins Jack Pogue Kenneth Henry Delton McCarty D. F. Burkhalter F. L. Smith Jr Richard S. Vocker R. E. Hanna John Bradley Jr Bobby Rodgers Roy Johns E. W. Biegenwald Roy M. White John W. Porter Richard Dick C. Henry Wells Bill Hoover Henry Little Herschel Adcock Herbert Land Jr Lon Heuer Jerry Grey Ouachita Massachusetts Hall Peyton South Dartmouth Clifton Flinn Myrtle Street Curtis Knight Denise Dawn Kurt Michael Memphis Tennessee Dewey Knight Roy Hart Gretchen Anita LaFrance Frederick Leo Hamel Highland Baptist Church Ray Byurgeon Stephen LaFrance Shreveport Felton Hammett Wichita Falls Texas William Wester Gloster Mississippi Frank Petkovsek Gail, Lisa Jackie Ann W. B. Hilburn Jonesboro Road Charles Ischees Houston Ralph W. Smith Dallas Smith F. L. Smith Frances Place Merry Christmas Christ Bond Harrison Eastgate Center Glenmar Roye’s Fabric Center Oncordia Reptilmania Holloway-Thompson Shoe Store Bésiémark Twin City Shopping Center Twin City Eastgate
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