Margaret Land Phone 2961 Society Editor
Margaret Land, society editor, lists residence phone 76716 and office contact details.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
5
Margaret Land, society editor, lists residence phone 76716 and office contact details.
Bridal parties celebrate Miss Hilda Ann Hair in Winnsboro with tea and luncheon events. Guests include Mrs. B Stauidis Mrs. Walter Woods and others. The couple Willian Spencer Desha are set to wed this weekend amid floral arrangements magnolias and daisies and formal tea favors for attendees.
A barbecue at North Third Street hosted by Mrs. Fred Coon Jr and Mrs. Walter Wair honored the bridal couple with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wletming and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Javes. A separate dinner party at the T B Barham home in Oak Ridge celebrated Miss Hair with Spring flowers and attendees such as Mr. DeSha and Mr. Kosman.
Mrs Yerger was honored at a coffee hour in Tallulah with neighbors and teachers present. The article notes her long career in teaching at Shreveport and her civic roles, plus family details including marriage to William Yerger and children, and her plans to stay in Palbotab with ongoing community work.
A reception at Grace Church Parish House Friday June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. honors the Rev James O Marshall who will be ordained priest at Grace Church Friday morning. He has served as curate at Grace Church for the past year, with the event hosted by the women's auxiliary and friends.
This notes several pre nuptial parties for Janice Phillips bride elect of James Eatman. Hosts Mrs R R McKay Miss Betty Jane Elder and Miss Marianne Buce with Mrs Ray Bruce hosted showers and linen party at Burce and McKay homes in West Monroe. Guests include Marianne Suce Itthel Mae Voss Pat Wilson Dorothy Works Jo Ann McDonald and Cary Phillips among others. Phillip Reese visits. Breckenridges and Gambrells hosted guests in West Monroe.
The YWCA board and its Business and Professional Ginks group convene at the YWCA at 9 30 am and 6 95 pm. The Afffrisa Club holds a meeting at Acda's Shop, 500 Bres Avenue. Garden Study Club gathers at 2 pm at Haven with Elayne and Mrs Vat as hostesses. Neville High School hosts a dance recital and a fundraiser by the Oriented Children group. RL White hosts a Creative Wereine group at 808 NeKaD East Gea Peu.
The Monroe Recreation Center Dramatic Club presents the one act play Poor Old Bongzo on Friday night at 7 30 at 113 Catalpa Street. Performers include Barbara Cannon Steve Lasuza and a cast of fourth through seventh graders. Backstage crew features Mickey Lancaster assistant director Jimmy Goldman stage manager and Stewart Causey curtain.
Mrs. John P. Harris Jr the Mary Washington College dean of women in Fredericksburg Virginia started a voluntary formal manners course to help freshmen feel at ease in formal settings. Of 700 enrolled 320 attended the first class and 250 attended the second and third sessions.
Two Civitan clubs plan a social gathering at the Legion Home with members and guests invited. The event aims to foster community ties and celebrate club activities with refreshments and neighbors in attendance.
A vintage sewing notice describes a dress pattern labeled Pattern 9 95 with sizes and fabric notes. It mentions a casual to dressy wear versatility and a completed sizing chart. Orders require thirty five cents plus three cents per additional pattern and mail to Sarah Viarting care at News Star Pattern Dept New York.
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