Wedding in Donaldsonville Tuesday Unites Dugas Downing
The Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville witnessed the marriage of Miss Jeanie Dugas and Mr. Robert Clayton Downing on Tuesday at 4 pm. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. R. C. Labit officiated the double ring ceremony with Yule decor. The bride wore magnolia satin with seed pearl leaf yoke, train, and illusion veil, carrying white gardenias and an orchid. her heirloom lace handkerchief connected to family history. Bridesmaids in white taffeta, maid of honor Miss Suzanne Dugas, and groomsmen from Monroe and Baton Rouge attended. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension Catholic Church
Donaldsonville
Jeanie Dugas
C. J. Dugas
That City
Robert Clayton Downing
Ben Downing
Monroe
R. C. Labit
Jeanne Marie Landaiche
Louis Fourgeaud
Bordeaux
France
Suzanne Dugas
New Orleans
Martha Clayton Sparks
Lois Leche
Baton Rouge
Lydia Patin
Breaux Bridge
Jackie Mouton
Marion LeBlanc
Ben Downing, Jr
Charlie McKenzie
Jerry Hightowner
Sylvester Brear
Marian Martin Pattern 9296 for Young Girls
Precious for a little school girl the pattern offers a pretend bolero princess skirt and panty pattern. Includes sizes 2 4 6 8 with a size 6 dress needing 1 7/8 yards of 35 inch fabric and 3/8 yard contrast. Complete Sew Chart guides steps and a Marian Martin Pattern Book offers a free pattern and a new weskit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Monroe News-Star
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Wedding Attendants Attend Lambda Sparks Nuptials in Monroe
A spring blue suit with matching accessories complemented an orchid corsage from the bride’s wedding. After a brief trip to Point Clear Alabama, the couple will reside in Baton Rouge. Attending from Monroe were Mrs. James D. Sparks, Mrs. Vernon Marsh, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Clear
Ala
Baton Rouge
Monroe
James D. Sparks
Vernon Marsh
R. C. Sparks
Pruett Matthews announces Valetta Lee Pruett to Will Matthews II
Mr. and Mrs. Williams Arthur Pruett announce the marriage of their daughter Valetta Lee to Will Bunn Matthews II. The double ring ceremony was held December 22 at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Ernest Duncan Holloway officiating. The bride wore a winter pink satin dress. Neill Matthews served as best man. Valetta Lee is a Lake Providence and Louisiana Tech graduate teaching at Bas trop Southside Elementary. Will Matthews is a Ouachita Parish High School graduate and Louisiana Tech senior, listed in Who's Who, and a Navy veteran. Only relatives and close friends attended. Also included is a broccoli soup recipe note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Arthur Pruett
Valetta Lee
Will Bunn Matthews
Presbyterian Manse
Ernest Duncan Holloway
Betty Jo McBride
Oak Grove
Neill Matthews
United States Navy
Lula Underwood Weds Lake Providence Man R Sid Guenard
Mrs Lula Underwood of this city married R Sid ney Guenard a leading Lake Providence resident at Grace Episcopal Church in a private ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The couple's toast gabardine outfit featured brown orchid corsage. A wedding breakfast followed at the Lotus Club before a New Orleans honeymoon and residence in Lake Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Underwood
R. Sidney Guenard
Lake Providence
Grace Episcopal Church
David A. Jones
Lotus Club
New Orleans
Personal holiday guests and new arrivals in local households
A long list of holiday visitors and newborns fills local homes. Percy R. Goyne visits Shreveport. Gretchen Bubb joins her parents in town with relatives from Okaloosa and Jackson. Paula Dee DuBos and George Nell stay with families in town. Several couples travel for holidays, including Husted, Bubb, Reynolds, Evans, and the Sharpless circles. One local patient, E. A. Dawson, remains in hospital. others visit relatives in Baton Rouge, Dallas, Atlanta, and Louisville as Christmas, New Year gatherings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Bubb
Gretchen
Florence H. Bubb
Bubb
Norma Suiter
Louis Suiter
Okaloosa
Iowa
Marvin DuBos
Paula Dee
DuBos
Anna Lee Bedwell
R. E. Bedwell
Clarence DuBos
New Orleans
Progressive Men's Auxiliary Christmas Party Plans
The Progressive Men's Auxiliary held a regular meeting at Selman Field clubhouse and introduced new members including Mrs. Leon Danna and Frances Solito. A Christmas party for members and families followed with Santa delivering gifts, refreshments served, and a dance. A Christmas dance is set for Sunday December 31 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Men's Auxiliary
Selman Field
Leon Danna
Anthonette Marie Cascio
Frances Solito
Rose Ann Canal
Lena Giovinga
Sarah Canal
Tony Malta
Angelina Canizaro
Rose Parson
Mary Nastasi
Josephine Cascio
Charlie Miller
Santa
Trinity Lodge of Masons in Session at Zion Traveler Church
Trinity Grand Lodge Masonic session held at Zion Traveler Church on Wednesday and Thursday ends with a banquet Thursday night at 9 p.m. Grand master F. O. West worshipful master Rev. E K. Adams grand secretary J. C. Nelson and grand marshal Frank Perkins named as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Grand Lodge
Zion Traveler
O. West
E K. Adams
J. C. Nelson
Frank Perkins
Wilba J Rogers feted at round of parties before wedding
Miss Wilba Jean Rogers bride elect of Jack Griffin received multiple pre nuptial celebrations over the past week. events included a miscel laneous shower at Mrs S E Holloway Jr home with co hostess Mrs Johnny Moffett. guests listed include her mother Mrs Paul Rogers and other relatives. additional brunch and dinner parties followed at local spots with hostesses Mrs Harold Black and Miss Alma Ruth Simmons. couple later traveled to Camden Ark for a dinner in their honor at Lt Arnald Haberkom home, receiving sterling silver napkin rings as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilba Jean Rogers
Jack Griffin
S. E. Holloway, Jr
Johnny Moffett
Holloway
Miss Rogers
Paul Rogers
Elect
C. W. Griffin
Conrad Cage, Jr
Roy Byrd
J. W. Russell
Charles Zimmer
J. P. Norris
Ethel Thompson
Jack Thompson
Jesse Johnston
George Mercer
Pearl Hamilton
Clarence Lucas
Steve Powell
Chappell Rogers
Mary Frances Griffin
S. ©. Holloway, Jr
Harold Black
Mary Francis Griffin
Sid Simmons
Alma Ruth Simmons
Mary Frost
Albert Frost
P. T. Brooks
Liza Baker
Jean Crosby
George Tippit
Byron Breard
Camden
Ark
Arnald H. Haberkom
Aluminium once a luxury metal costing five dollars a pound
A historical note dated about 69 years ago describes aluminium as a luxury metal priced at roughly five dollars per pound, reflecting its high value and limited availability at the time.
Society Calendar Highlights A Busy Week of Events
The society page lists numerous gatherings from a Y Teen party at Selman field to weddings rehearsals at Fairbanks Presbyterian Church. Notable items include the Sackett Ham wedding, showers for Pat Hammond and Angylyn Swift, a New Year’s Eve dance at the Country Club, and meetings of Phi Kappa Louise L McGuire chapter O E S Home Garden Club W M A Literary Guild and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimist Club
Selmanfield
Charles E. Brown
Fairbanks Presbyterian Church
Emory H. Johnson
Home Garden Club
R. J. Wills
S. Grand
Lee Hetzler
W. L. Ellis
Joe Courson
F. W. Reitzell
Vernon Lewis
Clarks
First Baptist Church
Literary Guild
W. M. Harper
Marriage Licenses for Joe Ham and Anna Sackett in Fairbanks
Joe Ham aged 23 and Anna Lois Sackett aged 19, both of Fairbanks, were issued marriage licenses. The notice mentions those names in a Fairbanks context alongside a separate grazing land statistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ham
Anna Lois Sackett
Fairbanks
Dramatic Club Presents Christmas Play at Recreation Center
The Dramatic Club staged a Tiny Tinkle Christmas play at the recreation center Friday night with three special dances that pleased the audience. Mrs. Kay Causey sponsored and directed. The club plans a pageant on Monroe history for the C A R at 2 30 p m Thursday followed by a holiday party for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dramatic Club
Tiny Tinkle
Recreation Center
Kay Causey
Monroe
Children of the American Revolution
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neee Jean Faulk
Monrogans
Bob Downing
Jeannie Dugas
Lester
Roark Bros
Jackson St
Monroe, Louisiana
Silverstein's
Gabardines
Coats
Silverstein’s
Silverstein
Louisiana
Pretty
Princess
Keystone
Louisville
J. R. Goyne
Percy R. Goyne
Shreveport
Goyne
F. E. Aylward
Mr. Aylward
Cleveland
Miss
A. B. Smith
Jackson
Michigan
William L. Husted
H. B. Hargrove
Mr. Hargrove
George Nell
Alexandria
Louis Peters
F. C. Reynolds
Charles
Dallas
Texas
Don Miller
Mr. Miller
Neal T. Evans
Atlanta, Ga
Medora Jayne Pearce
Addie M. Pearce
E. A. Dawson
Loyd Guy
Comro, Texas
W. A. Guy
Ann, Jane and
Keith Shepard
Houston, Texas
Mrs
A. H. Salisbury
George C. Reitze
Mr. Reitze
Harry Reitze, Sr
Kentucky
Cpl
Joe H. McNeese, Jr
Ft. Bliss
Phillip Reno
Henry
Maryland
Tommy Carter
Kansas City
Missouri
James M. Taylor
Taylor
Bettye Carter
General Hospital
Marvin Stone
Ringgold
J. W. Wininger
Cheniere
Progressive Men's Auxiliary Plans Party
Trinity Lodge OF Masons
Asco Loan CO
S. Jackson
Post Office
Wilba J. Rogers
Oberlin
Joseph Ham, Jr
Edward James Sackett
J. L. Seidenspinner, Jr
Pat Hammond
Rainbow Girls
Monroe Masonic Temple
Ross
Columbia Road
Angylyn Swift
Jean Gentry
Jack Rohr
Phi Kappa
Louise L. McGuire
Masonic Temple
Island Drive
J. P. Brown
Alice Perry
J. A. Salisbury
Jasmine Street
Ray Kennedy
J. G. Preddy
Vicks
Mason and Dixon Line
Ceil ET
Albert
Louisville Ave
Lire
NS Sca
Ans
Pepa
Penny
Desiard Optical
Uae
Ode Elort
Bernheim Bros
DeSiard
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