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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1971
Page
7
A reader cites Edison hiring by tasting soup before salt and notes the danger of prejudging. Another writer shares being unable to taste food unless heavily salted, while acknowledging others may find the seasoning excessive.
A collage discusses enduring beauty and character, citing Chesterfield Petronius Emerson Blake and Bacon, then shifts to reader questions. Abby advises consulting the school psychologist, warns about privacy, and lampoons ancestral bragging in a light column tone.
The double ring ceremony unites Miss Nancy Rebecca Downen and Anthony Peter Lensing in Lake Providence Church of Christ with pastor W R Smith officiating. Parents are Mr and Mrs Wendell Downen and Mr and Mrs Leo Lensing.
Calendar notes an eight o’clock cotillion at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Open House by the YWCO at 1515 Jackson Street runs seven to nine p.m. for church friends, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Primary Association.
The home sewing market drives new items from fabric producers before fashion use. Trevira polyester with gold threads appears in flame red prints. Raschel knits in tight patterns blend polyester and angola with waves of gray blues pinks or greens. Solid grey heather knits and cotton knits for outerwear join flax blends with checks and coordinates.
White Fuji mums and candles adorned the refreshment tables as Mrs. Tom Snyder served cake at the bride’s table and Mrs. John Stephen Hamilton presided at the punch bowl. The couple plans a ski lodge trip to Aspen and will reside in Baton Rouge after Mr. Lensing continues studies at Louisiana State University.
During the 1970 Omar Sharif Bridge Circus Tour Omar Sharif showcased his bridge skill in a marathon 840 board match versus The Aces. The hand illustrates his accurate play with a three heart overcall and a sequence ending in a controlled loss but a strategic finish.
A request appears for readers to send bridge questions to The Aees at P O Box 12363 Dallas Texas 75225. Include self addressed stamped envelope for a personal reply.
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