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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

3

Provo text fragment outlines congressional special session terms

Fragmentary notes reference a congressional special session and proposals around federal policy. Mentions departmental roles and potential bills with limited legible names or dates.

Boyd-Doughty Families Hold Annual Reunion

The Boyd-Doughty family reunion gathered at the Doughty home in Pleasant Grove near Jonesville last Sunday. Attendees included numerous Boyds from Jena Monroe Pineville Urania and nearby communities along with relatives from Newellton Harrisonburg and Natchez, highlighting a large family reunion in a rural Louisiana area.

Boyd-Doughty Boyd - Doughty Doughty Pleasant Grove Jonesville Earl Boyd George Boyd W. M. Boyd John Boyd Rose Boyd Freddie Smith A. D. Boyd Loyd Boyd Bonnie Joyce.Coon Edward Boyd Thith A. C. Anglin Newellton Blanchard Boyd Jena Richard Randall Urania Bill Boyd Lanny Lashney Pineville Corbett Reeder Willie Smith Carlos Doughty Allen Montpelier Jim Jones Trout Lee Boyd Winnsboro Jerry Joel Smith Dianne Finely Elizabeth Whittington Natchez Owens Monroe Dorothy LaCroix Harold Davis Huey Lizana Charles Sikes

Oak Grove Hosts Outdoor Party and Owens Family Reunion

In Oak Grove last week Miss Linda Fox and other guests joined Miss Tommette Shivers Cecile Moore and Gary Rollinson at the Fox home for lawn games and punch. The Owens family reunion drew 57 members in Lake Providence with picnic dinner. attendees included Howard Owens and Stacy Morgan families from California and Louisiana.

Oak Grove Linda Fox Tommette Shivers Cecile Moore J. L. Fox Gary Rollinson Gary Hollis Rollinson Shreveport Sylvia Turnin Emily Bigelow Walter Bradley Butch Philley Colon Curtis Modell O’neal Ronnie Myrick Jimmie Miller Vernon Helms Roger Head Willie Crane Noble Bowden Billy Mizell Bobby Martin Erec Trichell Roger Hudson James Earl Shivers Owens Lake Providence Howard Owens Stockton, Calif Stacy ‘Morgan Tallulah

Miss Mickey Burford Honored At Two Parties

Miss Mickey Burford celebrated engagement with two gatherings. Mrs. Alton Branch and Mrs. Claude Dillingham hosted a kitchen shower in West Monroe. Ronald Fox Walters wedding set for June 14. Guests included household names and relatives amid roses and gardenias.

Mickey Burford Mickey Buford Alton Branch Claude Dillingham Miia J. A J. S. Walters L. N. Larche Susan Stanley Sandra Burford Linda Garrett Sue Turner Rita Snider Garrett Clayton St West Monroe Miss Burford T. C. Burford E. J. Foster C. W. Thacker L. J. Garrett Faye Parer

WOMEN AT HOME AFTER PACIFIC CRUISE AND LOCAL GATHERINGS

Mrs. John J. Potts returns from a six week South Pacific cruise aboard the S S Monterey visiting Tahiti Auckland Sydney Fiji Pago Pago and Hawaii with Dr and Mrs Fred Hudson of Stamford Texas Numerous Monroe residents attend weekend outings at Lake Bruen and Island Drive homes Mrs H E Wilson arrives Wharton Texas to stay with Mr and Mrs C W Wallace and family for a Houston weekend Dr and Mrs Nathaniel R Spencer attend a Dallas Cancer Society Convention with Dr and Mrs R R Spencer Their son Philip P Lynch III born May 26 to Beatrice Varino and Philip P Lynch Jr and announced in local society notes

John J. Potts Fred Hudson Stamford Texas San Francisco S. S. Monterey Tahit Auckland New Zealand Sydney Australia Fiji Islands Pago-Pago Samo Hawaiian Islands Wharton H. E. Wilson C. W. Wallace Wallace Island Drive Froster Wallace Saturady Houston Linda Jean Atkins Oren Atkins Barbara Evans Lawrence Evans Monroe Baytown Nathaniel R. Spencer Dallas American Cancer Society Dr. Spencer R. R. Spencer Spencers Sarasota Florida Philip P. Lynch, Jr Philip P. Lynch, III

Fete Engaged Couple With Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. McDonald co hosted a dinner Saturday night for Miss Nancy Trousdale and her fiancé Edmund Schonecker of Fort Worth Texas. Magnolia blossoms adorned the Riverside Drive home for the reception and dining rooms. Guests included Mrs. George Trousdale and several couples including Mr. and Mrs. James Trousdale and Lafayette visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Billeaud.

Warren Taylor Hugh G. McDonald Nancy Trousdale Edmund Schonecker Ft. Worth Texas McDonald Home Riverside Drive Miss Trousdale Schonecker George Trousdale James Trousdale George Weaks George Snellings John Sherrouse Lionel Billeaud Lafayette Trousdale

Four Spade Contract Beats Defense in Varying Openings

Bridge analysis notes that no defense can defeat a four spade contract. Declarer adjusts technique by opening lead, with heart leads automating the contract. South draws trumps then exits clubs, end-playing West. Different lines with king of diamonds or club shifts yield control, spade sequence to dummy, and continued club and diamond play.

East West

Dance Honors Seniors In Mer Rouge

A Mer Rouge High School seniors party at the home of Mrs. Edna Black featured blue and silver decorations and a host of local youths. Guests included out of town visitors from Oak Ridge and Bastrop with many names listed. Plans mention a separate Palm Beach feature about Gregg Sherwood Dodge III planning a girls town in South Florida.

Edna Black Mer Rouge Velda Jo Moore Pearl Braddock Doris Hattaway Mona Fay ‘Gibson Berna Mae Black Billy Dan Laing Miss Hattaway Ross Graves Punch Diana Smith Linda Files Sterling Files Jo Wayne Johnston Johnnie Kovac Jerry, Green Jimmie Brown Jay Flynn Joe Cahub Joe Conger Oak Ridge Monroe Nancy Wilson Maidge Strickland Ann Andrews Sherrye Sisson Kathryn Cox Charlotte Bearden Palm Beach Fla UPI Gregg Sherwood Dodge III

Time To Stop Moths From Damaging Clothes

An advisory on preventing moth damage to woolens notes the common clothes moth harms homes and fabric. It urges pre storage cleaning and uniform spraying of garments and closets to kill adults and larvae, promising protection for at least 12 months and warning cedar storage is ineffective.

Latin American Party Delights Mad's Club at Highland Park

The Mad's Club hosted a Latin American themed social at Highland Park Country Club from 9 to 12 with Latin decor, costumes, and music by the Mixmasters. Highlights included a skit by Joe Lacy and Carl Gregory and two dance exhibitions Cha Cha and Tango featuring many club members and guests.

Mad’s Club Highland Park Country Club Joe Lacy Carl Gregory Latin America Irene Reider Hewitt Johnson Walter Johnson Katherine Jones Shelby Hill Alice Bread Argentina Cha-Cha Pete Haddad E. L. St. John L. R. White Jack Taylor Martin Rosin Sam Donald Olive Martin Tango Fred Mitchell Irene Reid Wilma Nobles W. L. Dean Walter Clay ‘Wilson Ruby, Mitchell E. I. St. John L. White Walter Dean Beth Perry Laverne Parker Mae Young Bob Kahn Eva Impson Winona’ Mingledorff J. R. Stuckey Hugo Angelini Betty Sugar J. C. Brown W. G. Haak L. T. Colvin Ben Harrison Jake Ussery Tom Jefferson Berta Hannan Tom Hyland W. T. Hollis W. E. McGough W. Herlevic L. C. Bassett J. H. Carroll R. W. Christian E. R. Breard Ed Harper Klein Crow

Bride Elect of Page Faulk Honored in Ruston Luncheon

Mrs. Henry Roane of Ruston hosted a Saturday luncheon at Bayou DeSiard Country Club for Miss Ann Robinson of Shreveport, the bride elect of Page Faulk of Ruston. Attending were Mrs. William Whitaker and many Ruston guests, honoring the guest of honor.

Henry Roane Ruston Bayou DeSiard Country Club Ann Robinson Shreveport Page Faulk William Whittaker Louisville Jimmie Ruth Hunter Edmund E. Woodley C. E. Faulk Morgan Simonton Monroe Clarence Faulk, Jr Charles Naylor Joan Blondin Della Ann Rabb Amelia Faulk W. A. J. Lewis J. C. Ritchie Allen Barksdale Roane Miss Robinson

Cooks Baste Lamb Leg With Catch Up Garlic Mix

Some cooks baste a leg of lamb during roasting with a sauce of catch up lemon juice and slivered garlic to add flavor and moisture.

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