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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

2

Miss Anne Phillips Entertained At Round Of Recent Parties

A series of social events honored Miss Anne Phillips bride elect. Mrs. L. S. Ford hosted a miscellaneous shower with Miss Inez Ford and Miss Ollie Bridges assisting. a bridal bouquet replica was presented and caught by Miss Marguerite Lindle. Mrs. Tony Baur and Miss Carolyn Baur hosted a party with a china gift. Barkdull Faulk School faculty enjoyed a surprise party at Mrs. James Hudson's home. Miss Jane Weil helped with hostess duties. Miss Marguerite Lindle then hosted dinner at a local tea room with guests including Mrs. B. F. Nelson and others.

Anne Phillips L. S. Ford Miss Phillips Inez Ford Ollie Bridges Marguerite Lindle Tony Baur Carolyn Baur Barkdull Faulk School James Hudson Jane Weil B. F

Relief Society Annual Banquet Held at Hotel Frances

The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its annual banquet last Friday evening at the Hotel Frances. Mrs. Lewis T. Bivins led a program with members participating. Local officers include President Mrs. Travis Tynes and counselors Mrs. Daniel Hudnall and Mrs. Joe F. Smith, with Secretary Mrs. Charles Caraway. new officers to be chosen in June. The society, founded in 1842 by Emma Smith in Nauvoo, is the world’s oldest women’s organization, dedicated to charitable work, and the local group comprises 18 members.

The Relief Society, Woman's Organization Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Hotel Frances Lewis T. Bivins Travis Tynes Daniel Hudnall Joe F. Smith Charles Caraway Relief Society Joseph Smith Mormon Church Nauvoo Ill Emma Smith Board of Directors Little Theatre Emma Louise Biedenham Riverside Gladys Cornet Thomas A. Morgan Central Baptist Church Phillips-Lindle First Baptist Church of Monroe National Guard Armory Eloise Hobbs Louise Wink Beth Montgomery Faye Hyman Red Cross David Kaplan Jeanne Pickens Clifford Strauss Louis Marcovitz First Baptist Church West Mon- Monroe Bates-Camp E. N. Camp

Margie Kalil earns MA from Teachers College at Columbia

Margie A Kalil of 811 North Fourth Street Monroe has been awarded the Master of Arts degree by Teachers College Columbia University. The degree was conferred on Wednesday June 1 at the 195th annual commencement. Kalil is among 1300 graduates across the June ceremony from Teachers College with students from all states and 59 foreign countries in 1948 49 academic year.

Margie A. Kalil North Fourth Street Monroe Teachers College Columbia University Milton C. del Manzo

Sundress Bolero Pattern No. 8146 Dress Pattern Ad

Junior sewing pattern ad promoting a sunback sundress with scallop detail and a bolero option. Pattern No 8146 covers sizes 11 to 18 with yardage for size 12 and a mail order request to Sue Burnett at News Star World New York. Includes price details and note of a free pattern in the spring summer issue.

Sue Burnett News-Star—World Ave Americas New York 19

Justice Receives Degree At Hospital In New Orleans

Chief Justice Charles A. O’Niell of the Louisiana supreme court, unable to attend Tulane University graduation due to illness, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in a hospital room by Tulane President Rufus C. Harris.

New Orleans Charles A. O'Niell Louisiana Supreme Court Tulane University Rufus C. Harris Harris

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief For Backache

When kidney function falters poison remains in blood causing nagging backache rheumatic pains and fatigue. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic used for over 50 years, help flush out waste from kidney tubes and relieve discomfort.

Doan

Personal notices of guests and graduations in Monroe area

Miss Joy James a Stephens College student from Columbia Mo arrived to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs H M James Mr James left Wednesday for Annapolis Md to attend the graduation of his nephew Dee Butler Jr at the U S Naval Academy Miss Tibby Feeney of Weston W Va is guest of Mr and Mrs Edward Lohan in Fairbanks Other local families plan to attend graduations at LSU and Louisiana Tech The list includes visitors from Greenville Miss and Beaumont Texas plus a guest from Stewart Nevada and Detroit Michigan with several weddings and travel plans noted

Joy James Stephens College Columbia H. M. James Tibby Feeney Weston W. Va Edward Lohan Fairbanks C. R. Tidwell Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Carl Monroe C. R. Tidwell, Jr Alexandria Eva Mae Howell Greenville Miss C. D. Phillips Lindle-Phillips C. T. Sargeant J. Irvin Stone Beaumont Texas Phillips M. M. Meriwether Winnsboro E. S. Vawter Stewart Nevada Charles Slade Billy Hight Marjorie Hight Oklahoma City Okla

LSU to hold graduation in giant agricultural arena

Baton Rouge June 2 The 1800 strong LSU commencement will be staged in the giant agricultural arena marking a departure from tradition as the Greek amphitheater hosts the ceremonies. Dr William V Houston of Rice Institute will deliver the principal address with greetings from Lt Gov William J Dodd.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University William V. Houston Rice Institute William J. Dodd Harold W. Stoke William B. Frye New Orleans W. H. Gates Mary Kay Rowland Vera Soule Byrnes Bogalusa College of Engineering College of Arts and Sciences Christine Boggs Whitman South Bend Ind Arts and Sciences College Air Transport Command Nurses Corps Mississippi Texas China Cuba India Mauritius Islands Indian Ocean

Len Foster Orchestra to Play Benefit Night at Ferriday Club

Ferriday civic clubs host a June 7 benefit at a local night club featuring Len Foster and his orchestra with Jean Martin as featured vocalist to support the Community Center.

Ferriday Len Foster Foster Jean Martin

Marriage Licenses Reported in Louisiana Pairs

Reeves Allen Stephenson age 26 and Floella Marnee Collie age 23, both of Ruston. Thomas J. Arnold age 29 of Brookhaven, Mississippi and Francis Louise Davis age 21 of Monroe. Elmer Lee Russell age 38 and Vada Lou Tanner age 33, both of West Monroe. Malvin Ennis Rowland age 40 and Thelma Mary Robin age 33, both of West Monroe.

Reeves Allen Stephenson Floella Marnee Collie Ruston Thomas J. Arnold Brookhaven, Miss Francis Louise Davis Monroe Elmer Lee Russell Vada Lou Tanner West Monroe Malvin Ennis Rowland Thelma Mary Robin

College Offering Piano Lessons at Northeast Junior College

Private piano lessons will be offered at Northeast Junior College during the nine week summer term through the general extension division of Louisiana State University. Courses accommodate both with and without college credit and are tailored to individual needs. Information on fees and scheduling is available from Mrs Florence Ziegler Allbritton assistant professor of piano.

Northeast Junior College General Extension Division Louisiana State University A. S. Hoffman Florence Ziegler Allbritton

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