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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

8

Miss Jane Walker Honored At Shower

A bridal shower at the L. M. Ray home on Auburn Avenue celebrated Miss Jane Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen M Walker. Guests included Loretta Ray Pat Barker Carolyn Boyce and many others as plans unfold for her wedding to George Fox in Manhattan Kansas.

L. M. Ray Auburn Avenue Loretta Ray Jane Walker Glen M. Walker Manhattan Kan George Fox Pat Barker Carolyn Boyce Dorothy Brennan Jan Brown Catherine Carso Marilyn Crowley Diana Cutler Dawson Ann Forman Gladybelle Gruber Bettye Hixson Ann Jarrell Kay McCue Sarah Jane Hayes Billie Ann Ruple Betty Scott Linda Smith Kay Stratton Joy Sutton Margaret Taylor Kaki Walker Mary Pat Welch Jane Williams Jane Worthen Lynn Zoll Kay Cotton Jane Gregory Kay Edwards Glen Walker Miss Ray John Oldenburg

Reader recommends Montagu book on love and development

Dear Mary Haworth readers suggest The Direction of Human Development by Ashley Montagu as a scholarly study proving love as vital to social growth. Mary Haworth recalls prior Montagu quotes on love shaping child development and cooperation as life’s core, inviting further audience comments.

Mary Haworth Newcastle Harpers Ashley Montagu B.R Montagu Schuman

Dixieland Daylily And Iris Society Annual Outing Hosts Garden Tour

The Dixieland Daylily and Iris Society held its annual garden tour and picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pylant on White Ferry road. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Roy Mayhew and many others from Baton Rouge Hammond Louisville and local families. Hostesses were Mrs. June Hill Miss Melba Hill Mrs. Beulah Albright and Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Pylant.

Dixieland Daylily and Iris Society W. L. Pylant White Ferry Road Roy Mayhew H. H. Howell Frank Clark J. C. Murphy Baton Rouge Ouida Robertson Hammond Julian Howell S. D. Kerr Louisville, Ky Grover Edwards June Hill Melba Hill Carl Willett Neil Dottie Linda Willett A. S. Albright J. H. Savage Gladys Rae Simpson Dale Barry Karen Simpson T. S. Mangham Norman Jardine Frank Williams T. D. Pickens R. C. Pittard W. R. Gates Collier Murphrey Abbie Leckie B. B. Gates Glenda Judy Gates J. F. Stevenson J. W. Bogezan Raymond Jay Jeff Boggen Raymond Pylant Beulah Albright V. L. Pylant

Thompson-Thompson Adopt Four Month Old Daughter Nancy Clare Thompson

Mr and Mrs M Carey Thompson Jr of Park avenue announce the adoption of a four month old daughter Nancy Clare Thompson welcomed by their older daughter Sharon Ann and father M C Thompson. Mrs Thompson's parents Comm and Mrs A K Christiansen of Mobile will visit this week.

M. Carey Thompson, Jr Park Avenue Nancy Clare Thompson Thompson Sharon Ann M. C. Thompson

Community church groups schedule meetings and events

The Executive Board of the Women of Covenant Presbyterian Church meets at 2 30 p m at the church. Circle VI led by Miss Lula Swinson meets at 7 30 p m. Sterlington Chapter No 201 CES holds an 8 p m meeting. Flag Day observed. Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 7 30 p m in Fellowship hall. St Matthews Altar Society meets at the Rectory at 2 30 p m. Women of the First Presbyterian Church hold Prayer Group at 9 45 a m Executive at 10 a m General meeting at 11 a m and lunch at noon.

Women of Covenant Presbyterian Church Lula Swinson Bros Sterlington CES Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall St. Matthews Altar Society

Informal Tea Honors Grads at Columbia High School

An informal tea following the Columbia High School graduation services honored graduates, families, and faculty at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Carl Barham. John B. Barham cohost. Class colors pink and gray used in floral arrangements. Mrs. Ira D. Reeves led the punch service with several locals assisting.

Columbia Columbia High School Carl Barham John B. Barham Ira D. Reeves Harry Deputys Greenwood E. W. Martin R. L. McDaniel

Montagu quote on love and relating to others in life

Mary Haworth cites Montagu on love as relating oneself to others and urges readers to seek sound information. She signs off from her Washington Post column, noting copyright 1956 and contact via the newspaper.

The Washington Post

Misses sheath frock pattern 9121 by Marian Martin

Fashionable summer sheath dress with peekaboo neckline offered in three sleeve versions. Pattern 9121 fits Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18 with fabric needs listed. Send 35 cents for pattern plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin News-Star West 18Th St New York N. Y

Dance Recital Set For Tonight by Roan School

The annual recital by Clarice and Goldah Roan’s Dancing School will be at Neville Auditorium at 8 15 this evening. Featured scenes include a red white and blue ballet a park scene and an acrobatic number.

Clarice and Goldah Roan Neville Auditorium

Bosco HDC Welcomes Members At May Meeting

Bosco Home Demonstration Club held its May meeting with Mrs. Oren Hackney welcomed as a new member and Mrs. Ray Seignier as a guest. Leaders reported on home management landscape family life and a freezer usage demonstration by Mrs. James Pender. Attendees included Mrs. W. Taylor and others.

Oren Hackney Ray Seignier Bosco Home Demonstration Club Catherine Brochner J. D. Franklin F. T. Allen James Pender W. Taylor Catherine Brockner P. M. Jeter W. D

Hostesses Named For Event

Calhoun and twelve listed hostesses including Mrs Ray Seignier Mrs Henry Hinton Mrs C Hair Mrs J D Franklin Mrs O Hackney Mrs E Boyette Mrs J Pender Mrs Randle Lee and Mrs F T Allen organized the gathering.

Junior-Senior Prom Held In Columbia

Columbia High School hosted the annual Junior-Senior Prom with parents as hosts. A Monroe orchestra played from 9 to 1 in the gym, featuring pink and gray colors and gladiolus flowers. Alumni and guests joined one of the school's largest proms in history.

Columbia Columbia High School Monroe

Wren Feeds Young 1,217 Times Over 15 Hours

An observer recorded a house wren feeding its nestlings 1,217 times in a 15 hour period, highlighting remarkable parental effort and the bird’s high feeding rate in a single-day span.

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