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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
8
Attractive decorations filled the R. T. Farr home as the Bayou DeSiard Garden Club met for its annual Christmas luncheon. A brief business session and a charitable donation to a needy family capped the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Linton Robert and family from Houston arrived for New Year holidays with W. C. Stevenson. Holiday guests from Camden Ark include Mrs. John W. Russell and many relatives. A second child, William Michael, was born December 17 at St Francis Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGough. paternal grandparents are Elmer and ? of Fairbanks.
Mrs. August Riche Jr of New Orleans says Baker's Hair Tonic relieved years of dandruff and itchy scalp. She praises the product and notes a money back guarantee on Baker's Sham poo for clean, lustrous hair.
Barbara Jean De Moss of Coushatta and Reverend William Earl Nolan of Oak Ridge wed at SMU Chapel Dallas in a double ring ceremony officiated by Sterlin Wheeler. The couple resides at 3533 Asbury Dallas.
Mr and Mrs A L Davis of Farmerville marked their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday December 24 with friends and relatives offering best wishes during the day. Guests included their children.
The Cypress Home Demonstration Club gathered December 20 at Mrs. E. D. McGrew’s home. Euna Spielman led a meat cookery demonstration and candle making. A covered dish luncheon followed and a budget committee was named. Members present included Mrs. Hilton Owens and others. guest Mrs. Ida Lenard joined.
Golden Sheaf Chapter No. 75 OES installed its officers for the ensuing year led by Worthy Matron Mrs Juanita Phillips and Worthy Patron Travis Kilpatrick Ruth Bennett was named associate matron Clyde Bailey associate patron and Edith Kilpatrick secretary Nellie Hudson installing officer with Beth Kilpatrick as installing chaplain A reception followed the ceremony with refreshments served.
Magnolia Home Demonstration club of Transylvania hosted a going away party for Mrs. Grady Fowler and her daughter Carolyn as they move to Indiana to live with son and brother James Fowler. Mrs. J. B Wilhite hosted at her home and guests gave many gifts. Refreshments concluded the social hour with well wishes for health and happiness in the new home.
The article records a family gathering with grandchildren great grandchildren and close friends. It lists Morse Davis of Pineville and two daughters Harrell Hammons of New Iberia and C E Baker of West Monroe as attendees. Coffee and an anniversary cake were served in the afternoon.
Abram Morehouse Chapter N. 8. D. A. R. met at Oak Ridge Sunnyside plantation for a Christmas program themed The Spiritual Meaning of Christmas. Rev. Richard Cook spoke on spiritual preparation, with carols and reflections, followed by a social tea. Members and guests listed include Conrad McDuffie, Queenie McDuffie, Neil Mott, Debbie Pinkston, and numerous others.
The Cadeville Home Demonstration club met in the Lodge Hall for their December meeting and Christmas party. Mrs. Lee Wilder opened the meeting and gifts were exchanged with a prayer by Mrs. Willie Landrum. Twelve members and families attended. a holiday dinner followed. The next meeting will be January 14 at Mrs. C. R. Wilder's home.
Mary Haworth counsels a long time friend, Nina, whose children have grown and left home. The piece urges Nina to find new purpose in helping others, noting her past vitality and warning that without reinvention her years may feel empty. Mary Haworth emphasizes community work with the elderly and neglected children as a path to renewed meaning.
Pattern 9189 by Marian Martin offers a sew smart day dress with squared armholes and pockets. Includes complete sew chart and yardage for 39 inch fabric. size 16 requires 4 5/8 yards. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Pattern Dept New York.
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