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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1977

Page

7

Clever defense seals ten tricks in bridge contest

In a recent bridge column, Ralph Cohen solves a tricky four hearts by ducking a club lead to create entries and force a ruff and discard. Cohen then draws trumps, ruffs a spade, and uses a high diamond to secure ten tricks, illustrating confident play and strategic defense.

William Feather Declarer East West Ralph Cohen American Contract Bridge League Cohen

Engaged Couple Is Honored at Ouachita River Barbecue

A Thursday evening barbecue at the A. C. Ransom camp on the Ouachita River honored Miss Virginia Lea Frost and Frank Wimberley before their June 4 wedding at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Co-hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ransom. Attendees included Mrs. Winnie Cullins and others. The couple’s families are listed, and a wedding date is set. An aside notes average automobile weights in Europe and the United States.

A. C. Ransom Ouachita River Virginia Lea Ginger) Frost Frank Wimberley St. Thomas Episcopal Church Paul Ransom Miss Frost A. V. Frost Mr. Wimberley Winnie Cullins Debbie Hall Victor Baff Lori Upton Lucille Mitchell Billy Wimberley

Dear Abby Readers Answer Multiple Questions About Etiquette And Health

In this column Abby addresses reader questions about medical privacy and undressing during exams, driving phobias, relationship pressures, and the role of telephone operators. She notes both sexes disrobe to some extent for exams, advises seeing a doctor before marrying a drive-phobic partner, and defends operators against rude callers.

Michigan Abby

Farewell Party For Mrs Stueart In Ruston

Mrs Don Stueart of Ruston honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs C B Underwood at 29 Flinwood Drive with co host Mrs G F Underwood. Stueart, an art teacher at River Oaks School Monroe, moves with her husband to Hot Springs. Numerous faculty attendees listed. Narcolepsy is described as a daytime sleep disorder with 15 to 20 attacks daily, treated by stimulant drugs and scheduled naps.

Don Stueart Ruston C. B. Underwood Flinwood Drive G. F. Underwood River Oaks School Monroe Hot Springs Harriet Cale Anita Fleming Tommie Thackston Merle Brennen Tina Williamson Beth Wooldridge Eller Boatright Joan Pipes Jane Stewart Ann Sumlin Cinda Huber Gail Watson Joan Chardkoff Jeannette Acker Lynn Pickett Rachel Cruse

Valentino's Fall Line Draws On Ludwig The Mad King

Eugenia Sheppard reports Valentino channels 19th century Bavaria in his fall collection. The designer blends lace and silk with painterly colors, echoing Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his castles and secret rooms, to create a lavish homage that mirrors his romantic fashion ethos.

Eugenia Sheppard New York Valentino Gainesborough Ludwig Bavaria

Women’s Association Meeting Highlights and 19th Anniversary Observance

Dr. Frank Morgan spoke on a Survey of Education for Tupank Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association at Bamboo Restaurant. Mrs. Amy Thomas led the session with Mrs. LaVerne Lutz giving the vocational talk. A June 24 home party was announced at Mrs. Christelle Futch’s residence. A special cake marked the group’s 19th anniversary and Mrs. Virginia Wilhite was honored for perfect attendance as a charter member. Guests included Mary Jones and Elaine Newton. attendees listed include multiple members.

Frank Morgan Tupank American Business Women’s Association Bamboo Amy Thomas LaVerne Lutz Christelle Futch Virginia Wilhite Wilhite Mary Jones Elaine Newton Marion Slavent Myra Overton Frances Cole Eloise Whitten Madge Wallace Bettye Wilks Elsie Young Lucy Kincaid Dolly Jones Martha Snider Norita Alexander Mrs. Thomas Frances Smith

Future Bride Linda Denton to Wed Tomorrow at University Church

Linda Denton and Kenneth Holley plan to marry tomorrow at the University Church of Christ. A Thursday lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. Kathryn Beach and others honored the bride to be at 68 Martha Drive with family and friends in attendance.

Linda Denton Kathryn Beach Martha Drive Miss Denton Kenneth Bruce Holley University Church of Christ David P. Denton Jeannette W. Aaron James Holley

Zeta Omicron Members Plan State Convention Events

Zeta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Pat Dunn’s Horn Street home last Wednesday to review the upcoming Beta Sigma Phi state convention in Baton Rouge. Social chairman Mrs. Betty Fuller announced a Polynesian party and Mrs. Dianne Odom noted tonight’s workshop at Mrs. Linda Hammons’ residence. The cultural program was led by Mrs. Phyllis Pearson with a long list of members present.

Zeta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Horn Street Pat Dunn Baton Rouge Betty Fuller Dianne Odom Linda Hammons Phyllis Pearson Dunn Carolyn Fox Hammons Sharon Jones Beverly Leder Diana Sewell Mona Oliver Fuller Carolyn Godwin Joy Surles Alice Ball Mary Ann Fox Karen Siegel Mary Gordon Odom Donna Brown Pearson

Harringtons Honored On 25th Anniversary at Monroe Home

Mr and Mrs Lucius Harrington Jr were honored guests at a Saturday reception at 5110 Wilton Drive Monroe. Co hosts were their daughter Barbara Holman niece Sandra Harrington and Gwen Johnson. Guests included sons Marcus Gregory Melvin Harrington and out of town visitors from Wheaton Gilbert Wisner and Houston.

Lucius Harrington Jr Harrington Wilton Drive Monroe Barbara Holman Sandra Harrington Gwen Johnson Holman C. L. Harrington Wheaton Ozzie Coleman Thomas Ray Smith Houston Bill Harrington Mack Smith Jr Gilbert Lonie Smith Wisner

Calendar Of Events Monroe Jaycee Jaynes Jaycee House

The Monroe Jaycees host an evening at the Jaycee House at 7 30 p m featuring community events and local gathering plans. The program outlines activities for members and residents to participate in during the evening.

Monroe Jaycee Jaynes Jaycee

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