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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1965
Page
10
A reader laments insomnia after tax cheating and Abby suggests sending $100 to the IRS with the balance if needed. Another note advises buying a comb at a dime store and lending it to borrowers. A final quip mocks casual goodbyes in business calls, referencing the White House and President Johnson.
A man signs as BIG BROTHER urging young women to wait to marry. He argues that sex before marriage erodes respect and the wife potential, citing his sister’s experience. He says a smart girl breaks off with a deceitful partner, learns self respect, and laments repeating the mistake.
Ouachita Parish Home Demonstration Council held a meeting at the Agriculture Building in West Monroe with Ward Seven winning Operation Clean-Up. Awards included a $25 savings bond for Mrs Florence Chambless and $10 prizes for wards Four and Two, funded by M W Montgomery.
Personal reply requests a stamped self addressed envelope. The brief notice directs readers to contact Abby via News-Star for a response.
Farmerville High School graduates were honored with a chicken barbecue at Farmerville Methodist Church attended by about 65 seniors and sponsors. Events included an all night party at the Masling home with red roses, cap and gown decorations, and a breakfast at five. Additional gatherings at lake cabins featured several Farmerville graduates with hosts and numerous family co hostesses.
The Wednesday Memorial Tea at Tea Cozy will be hosted by Mrs. Lander Haynes at 7:30 PM with members invited to join. A brief club update and social time follow.
The 74th GFWC convention will run June 7 to 11 in New Orleans Louisiana with Junior Clubwomen activities from June 5. Keynote by Jenkin Lloyd Jones June 8 and Benson Ford June 11. Junior events include luncheon Bayou Tour buffet supper and fashion show. Notable speakers include Gerard de la Villebo u nne and Edward Keefe with panel discussions and a $1000 education prize. Monroe representatives attend including Mrs A T White and several club leaders.
A dance for Highland Park Country Club junior high members and guests was held Thursday evening May 27 from 7 30 to 10 00 p m in the club ballroom. The event featured a long list of attendees and a refreshment table center arranged with yellow day lilies and pastel balloons. chaperons were Mr and Mrs Don Raimey Mr and Mrs Bill Downey.
The Altrurian Book Club held its May meeting at the Highland Park Country Club with a noon luncheon and installation of new officers led by Mrs. E. E. Eaves. Officers include Maibel Hood president, C. H. Pirkey vice president, G. W. Welch secretary, Fannie Oxford treasurer, W. C. Feazel reporter, Aimee Cook historian, C. H. Tait parliamentarian. Also noted were attendees from Jonesboro and several local couples.
A Neville High School graduate Brenda Crow was honored at a May 26 poolside party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lance. Guests included Donna Porter Peggy Marx Alice Pankey Glenda Smith Marilyn Denoux Barbara Parker Susan Parsons Ashley Benton Vicki Hallmark Lela Rowan Kay Adams Brenda Riddle Pam Burgess Janet Vanderpool Elaine Hanna Lynne Allen Susan Ellington Kathy Addison.
An advertisement touts Peacock's Imperial Creme as a six day testable remedy for wrinkles rough skin and age spots. It promises improvement by morning and fading of brown spots with rich oils to unclog pores and reduce pimples. The offer refunds full price if not delighted after six days at $2.00 plus tax.
Open House celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Brashears at 116 Rex Street West Monroe. Guests viewed a lace tablecloth and centerpiece of golden chrysanthemums, a tiered white and gold cake, crystal punch bowl, and gold coffee service. Granddaughters Kathryn Roth and Linda Brashears kept the guest book as relatives served refreshments. Out of town guests included Elwood Young Sparks Oklahoma Carl Brand Harrisburg Arkansas Ollie Cobb Vivian Hobbs Claude Brand Walter Woodruff Memphis Tennessee Elmo Wheeler Delaplaine Arkansas Vernon Clifton and family Wilmot Arkansas. A number of friends and relatives called from 2 to 5 p.m.
Mrs. Jack Rushing hosted the Current Literature Book Club on Wednesday May 26 at Bon Aire Drive. Members brought a covered dish for the annual picnic on the back lawn overlooking Bayou DeSiard. Year books were distributed by the program chairman and the outgoing president received a gift of costume jewelry.
Marian Martin prints a shirtwaist pattern with princess bodice waist pleats and swing design. The ad lists Pattern 9055 Misses sizes 10 through 18, size 16 requires 454 yards fabric, price 50 cents plus 15 cents for first class mail. Mail to Pattern Dept New York 10011 with name address zip size and style number. Also offers 350 design ideas and a free pattern catalog.
Junior members of Lambda Sigma Chi returned Monday evening, May 31, from a Destin Florida weekend. Chaperones were Mrs Agnes Newton, Mrs Fred Parrish, Mrs W C Slakter, and Mrs G A Wolcott. Twenty nine participants listed include Susan Bradley, Sally Breard, Ann Brinson, Gayle Crawley, Sherry Dickenhorst, Denise Duncan, Liz Folds, Pat Halley, Susie Hines, Caroline Snabnet, Mary Tom Keller, Suzanne Keller, Kay Kilgore, Teresa Langley, Suzette Lindsey, Jenny McCook, Paula Meek, Margaret Miles, Mary Myatt, Mina Parrish, Wanda Phillips, Sandy Seale, Kathy Shaver, Debbie Slakter, Barbara Smith, Carol Ullman, Sharon West, Janey Wilbert, Georgann Wolcott.
The answer notes no biblical basis for taking a father’s judgment on your behalf. If he is saved, it comes through his own repentance and faith in Christ. Pray for him and lead him to Christ, but you cannot offer him your place in heaven or send proxies beyond.
The ceremony will be held in the First Baptist church of Tallulah indicating a forthcoming marriage solemnization.
A Readers Digest June feature asks 10 questions to test love. It claims to reveal the correct answers to doubts about jealousy timing and whether love grows with time. The piece argues the old saying When it hits you you'll know is not reliable.
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