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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1955

Page

7

Fischer Black wedding week highlighted by rehearsal events

Miss Frances Black daughter of Mrs. Wright Gray and the late Walter M Black will wed Frederick Hall Fischer of New Orleans at 5 PM in the First Presbyterian Church with a Bayou DeSiard Country Club reception. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs John Sargent Fischer and cousin Miss Bennett Wright. best man John Sargent Fischer. ushers from New Orleans and this city. Rehearsal dinner and parties featured red roses pink hyacinths and a Christmas tree in the Ewing home with many guests from New Orleans and Los Angeles attending.

Frances Black Wright Gray Walter Maurice Black Frederick Water Fischer Frederick Hall Fischer New Orleans First Presbyterian Church Bayou DeSiard Country Club Miss Black John Sargent Fischer Fischer Bennett Paine Wright Los Angeles Calif Gerald R. Schenken Gordon F. Wilson, Jr George Arthur Seaver, Jr John Wyman Seaver Monroe W. Hatch, Jr K. Walker Sullivan, Jr Edward James Seymour, Jr Clyde Brown Bancroft Lotus Club Bennett Wright Rudolph Becker Rose Mary McGinn Tad Wilson B. W. Wright John Fogleman

Winter wedding party precedes nuptials with family hosts

A morning reception at the Rogers home on Island Drive hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lee Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Y. Smith featured white poinsettias, pink azaleas, a gold Christmas tree, and two pink trees. The bridal couple and hosts were joined by the wedding party and out of town guests.

Jack Rogers Ronald Lee Davis D. Y. Smith Rogers Island Drive

Local Christmas Visits Bring Family from Several States

Mrs S W Brown returns from New Orleans where she visited her son Wood Brown and family. Mrs Charles L Chance and son Tim from Miami joined her aunt Mrs Louise Thompson for Christmas. Mrs Marguerite Williamson of Houston also visited. Mrs Robert E Hicks hosted cousin Miss Shirley Osbon of Alexandria and friends from Englewood Calif. Dr Charles Lesser and Judy came from Waco after visiting relatives. Capt Daniel Bradford and Cathy from Fairborn spent holidays with Miss Eve Bradford before Capt Bradford attends officer squadron school in Montgomery. Mrs Lucius Hughes also returned from New Orleans.

S. W. Brown New Orleans Mrs. Wood Brown Charles L. Chance Tim Miami Fla Louise Thompson Marguerite Williamson Houston Tex Chance Peggy Williamson City Robert E. Hicks Cousi Shirley Osbon Alexandria Daniel Bradford Cathy Fairborn, C Bradford Eve Bradford Montgomery Ala Officers Squadron

Christmas Visits and New Baby Births in Louisiana

Miss Terri Tidwell will visit Monroe from Baton Rouge staying with Jennie Reynolds and Jo Rhodes then travel to Shreveport to see classmates. Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cole Jr of Jackson, Miss announce the birth of Craig Addison on December 24 with Gwen Walker as former Monroe resident mother. Grandparents are W. A. Walker and the Coles of Jackson. Mrs. Walker went to Jackson Christmas Eve to meet her new grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Scott announce their second child Sally Anne born December 20 with J. L. Tichner of Fort Scott and Rupert Scott of Wisner as grandparents.

Terri Tidwell Monroe Baton Rouge Jennie Reynolds Synope Plantation Jo Rhodes West Monroe Shreveport Wilfred Cole, Jr Jackson Miss Craig Addison Robert H. Scott Sally Anne J. L. Tichner Fort Scott, Kansas Rupert Scott Wisner

Engagement announced for Miss Joanne Marr and Robert E Fairchild

In Renton Washington an engagement is announced between Miss Joanne Marr daughter of the Rev and Mrs C E Marr and Robert E Fairchild son of Mr and Mrs W E Fairchild of Renton The wedding is set for Saturday December 31 in Renton and the couple will reside in Seattle afterward.

Renton Washington Joanne Marr C. E. Marr Robert E. Fairchild W. E. Fairchild Seattle

Affairs For Tomorrow Creative Writing Group Meeting

The Creative Writing Group planned to meet at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs J R White 508 Arkansas Avenue.

J. R. White Arkansas Avenue

Organizations Entertain At Xmas Parties

Ferriday groups held multiple Christmas gatherings prior to the holiday season. The Concordia Trade School staff and families hosted with gifts, games, and refreshments. Other events included Ferriday Farm Administration, Ferriday High School home economics, FHA activities, Kiwanis, Community Service Club at the Coleman residence, and Santa distributing gifts.

Ferriday Concordia Trade School Johnnie W. Beasley Ferridy Farm Administration Ferriday High School FHA Johnnie Beasley Ferriday Kiwanis Club Santa William P. Coleman Community Service Club Bob Lincoln Jiggs Willis Bret”’ Shiele

Corey Club Christmas Party Attended by Local Ladies

The Corey Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Mack Rowland’s home for its annual Christmas party. The gathering started with Jingle Bells followed by a Christmas devotion by Mrs. Rowland. Members discussed gift boxes for families and later exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments with attendees including Mrs. George Shipp, Mrs. A. D. Bridger, and others.

Corey Home Demonstration Club Mack Rowland J. M. Lafferty George Shipp A. D. Bridger E. W. Martin Roy Murphey Fred Rowland Hans Kern G. A. Mann H. W. Seal E. L. Graham Wayne Gregory

McGinty HDC Installs Officers At Annual Christmas Party

The McGinty Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party and installed officers for the new club year. A pink Christmas tree and greenery arrangements highlighted the ceremony led by outgoing president Mrs. Jack McCarty. Officers named were Mrs. Wesley Bunch president Mrs. Fort Coles vice president and Mrs. Jeff L. McCain secretary treasurer.

Rawls Pierce McGinty Home Jack McCarty Louisiana Agriculture Extension Wesley Bunch Fort Coles Jeff L. McCain Philip Bunch Pierce R. L. Lott Shelby Wolfe George Howell Garland Stell E. B. Floyd Monroe Tubbs Odell Johnson Fort Doles Leon Doles Julian Kinnaird Dave Doles W. F. Doles

Two Hostesses Give Party For Mrs. Brockner

In Columbia the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Duke hosted a surprise shower by Mrs. Duke and Mrs. Selwyn Dante for Mrs. Wayne Brockner. Dried cat tail arrangements and fall leaves decorated the setting while refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs. H. E. Echols and Mrs. John W. Brockner.

Columbia Edgar Duke Duke Selwyn Dante Wayne Brockner Brockner H. E. Echols John W. Brockner Boyd Wilkins Stanley Martynuik Grayson Archie Darden Robert Meredith A. L. Winters, Jr Hill Durham

Traffic Survey Reports Record 252 Japan Vehicle Accidents Daily

The police board reports 252 daily vehicle accidents in Japan with 17 deaths and 207 injuries. The record places Japan third globally in fatalities per vehicle count, behind Egypt and Colombia.

Tokyo The Police Board Today Japan Egypt Colombia

U S German armament pact takes effect

Washington reports the agreement by which the United States will assist West Germany's new military forces became effective on Tuesday. This pact marks a key step in rearming West Germany within the postwar alliance structure.

Washington United States West Germany

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