Miss Gaye Olcott Is Feted At Evening Party
Miss Gaye Olcott bride elect of Thomas DeLee McDonald was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. D A Altick and daughters at their Glenmar home. Floral arrangements and table settings complemented the kitchen theme with guests listed among local social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gaye Olcott
Thomas DeLee McDonald
D. A. Altick
Marianna Altick
Dan Altick, Jr
Altick
Glenmar
Miss Olcott
Dawson Ann Forman
Jo Ann Cotton
Jo Libby Johnston
Louise Gray
Carolyn Cummings
Betty Scott
Jackie Masur
Betty Hemphill
Ashley Hamilton
Anna Marie Delaret
Marcia Faulk
Carolyn Boyce
Kay McCue
Loretta Ray
Catherine Stone
Susan Stone
Lynn Zoll
Jeanette McDonald
Cheryl Fink
Dorothy Dawson
Sara Lou Sims
Jessie Mundo Varnado
Keith Ogden Jr
James FE. Lewis
Henson Coon, Jr
John Culpepper
Harry Stone
Ed Crowley
S. A. Hancock
L. R. Ledbetter
Seaborn DeLee
T. S. McDonald
Jerry Bernat
Loy Lorren
Joy Fogleman
W. L. Herron
A. G. Olcott
Letters on Aging and Beauty From American Women
Readers discuss age perceptions across regions, with letters from women aged 26 to 67. Advice covers foundation shade, lipstick, hair loss, and aging wellness, noting plump women may have better luck in marriage and urging self-acceptance over perceived age.
Clothes Quiz Husband Objects To The Black Dress
A reader seeks style advice on dressing to suit a husband who dislikes black. Suggestions cover foundation garments to smooth the waist and lift the bust, high necklines, narrow color-matching belts, a gored slightly flared skirt, minimal fullness in sleeves, and alternatives to black with beige leather gloves noted.
Oak Grove Woman's Department Club Installs Officers
The Woman's Department Club met at the First Methodist Church recreation room with Mrs. Ruth Hawkins calling the meeting. Guest speaker Mrs. Helen V. Agnew spoke on Civil Defense and Atomic Fallout. New officers for 1959-60 include President Mrs. Dayton Whitten and vice presidents, with installation conducted by Mrs. Harry Rountree Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department Club
Oak Grove
First Methodist Church
Ruth Hawkins
Alex Gill
W. H. Keller
E. R. McCormick
Harry Rountree
Whitten
Fay Hurley
Jack Ferriss
Neely
McKee
M. Magness
Little Rock
Arkansas
Ralph Moore
Ruby M. Dawe
C. L. Parker
Bobbie Harper
Club
Felix Anders
A. D. Bagwell
B. F. Barron
Byatt
Pearl Busey
Jeff Davenport
Mc G. Dollerhide
D. B. Fisk
Gail K. Gay
Jack Golson
John Hogan
I. M. McCurdy
C. H.neely
Charlotte Nugent
Harry Rountree, Jr
Johnson Robinson
C. L. Smith
Charles Pohlmann
Dayton Whitten
Harry Rountree Jr
Gloves for Spring Wear with Black and White Suit
The gloves are suitable for spring but may not suit a black and white check suit. They appear better paired with white, black, or bright colors like yellow or red for sharper contrast and a smarter overall look. Consider material and fit to maintain a polished appearance.
WOMEN NEWS NOTES ON WEDDINGS AND VISITS IN MONROE
Mrs. D Y Smith and sons of Shreveport travel to Albany for Miss Mary Jean Cook’s wedding. Theus family, Sally Oliver and others join wedding plans in Houston and Monroe. Visitors include Mrs Allyn Bell and Sally Ryan. The McElhennys from New Orleans spend summer in Monroe. A birth announced for Byron Ray Gates with Gates family ties in West Monroe and Simsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Y. Smith
A. L. Smith
Douglas Smith, Jr
Shreveport
Albany
Georgia
Mary Jean Cook
John Theus
Helen Theus
Jim Graves
Ronald Lee Davises
Miss Cook
Monroe
Allyn Bell
Guy Campbell
Spencer Ave
Sally Oliver
Houston
Texas
S.M.U
Linda Brady
Glenn R. Gates
Byron Ray
William R. Gates
West Monroe
Gates
Frances Doss
Simsboro
Margo Albert Juggles Many Careers Amid Screen Fame
Margo Albert, wife of actor Eddie Albert, is described as a singer dancer actress songwriter homemaker and mother of two. She explains a system called Poosh-da-button a labeled notebook organizing tasks and appointments. Born in Mexico City to a Spanish mother and Irish father she grew up in Los Angeles acting from age 15 before meeting Eddie Albert and settling down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margo Albert
Eddie Albert
Edward
Maria
Margo
Eddie
Mexico City
Maria Margarita Guadalupe Bolado Y
Castilla de Albert
Los Angeles
Carmen Brown
Ben Hecht-Charles MacArthur
Foules HDC May Meeting Hosted by Mrs. C. E. White
Mrs. C. E. White hosted the Foules HDC May meeting at Anchor Plantation. President Mrs. Max Good led the business session with secretary Mrs. Prentiss Carter Jr. A tier tray making demonstration by Catahoula parish agent Kathryn Hoyt opened activities. A social hour followed with Mrs. White assisted by Miss Kathryn Nelson. attendees included Mrs. Prentiss Carter Jr. Mrs. Max Good Mrs. Dixie Egloff Mrs. W. L. Trick Mrs. Leo Nelson Jr. Mrs. Gus Watson Mrs. W. P. Carter Sr. Mrs. Leo Wiggins Jr. Mrs. Shelby Zeagler and Mrs. Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Foules Hdc
C. E. White
Anchor Plantation
Max Good
Prentiss Carter Jr
Kathryn Hoyt
Catahoula Parish
White
Kathryn Nelson
Dixie Egloff
W. L. Trick
Leo Nelson Jr
Gus Watson
W. P. Carter Sr
Leo Wiggins Jr
Shelby Zeagler
Hoyt
Actress plans TV venture with Eddie after family focus
The speaker discusses quitting films to raise Eddie and their children and returning to work. She notes there was no professional jealousy with Eddie, enjoys praise, has done TV, written songs, made recordings, and worked on travel pieces and scripts. They now consider a TV series together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Miss Kellogg Honored At Neville High School Luncheon
Miss Suzanne Kellogg received honors at a luncheon on the Bayou DeSiard terrace hosted by Mrs Edward Seymour and her daughter Mrs Ed Seymour Jr. The event gathered Kellogg’s mother Mrs Walter Kellogg and several friends and classmates in greeting the graduation class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Seymour
Ed Seymour, Jr
Bayou Terrace
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
Suzanne Kellogg
Neville High School
Miss Kellogg
Walter Kellogg
Landry Ducote
Connie Wheeler
Evelyn Amman
Linda Robinson
Ruth Ann Boggs
Bernice Girault
Mildred Levi
Lucy Turpin
Donna Davies
Diane Sanchez
Sandra Jo Doernberg
Davenport Garden Club Ends Year With Elections
The Met Rouge Garden Club met at Mrs. Joe Davenport's gardens on Tuesday for the final meeting of the year. Miss Lillian Wall presided as retiring president and officers for the new year were elected: Mrs. Don Bacon president, Mrs. Hassel Clark vice president, Mrs. W. T. Blackwell secretary, and Mrs. Sam Rosier treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met Rouge Garden Club
Joe Davenport
Lillian Wall
Don Bacon
Hassel Clark
W. T. Blackwell
Sam Rosier
Erin Davenport
Fred Moss
Ruth Tolar
J. D. McAdams
Norwood Knight
Hassell Clark
Leslie Clark
Leonard Davenport
T. Davidson
Shelby White
May Eubanks
L. C. Higginbotham
T. Y. Harp
C. E. Evans
Wilma Jordan
Louis Dade
Lead Pencil Association Recommends Moisture-Resistant Pencils
The Lead Pencil Manufacturers Association advises using moisture resistant pencils to mark stakes for plant identification in gardens. The guidance emphasizes durability in outdoor conditions and clear marking to aid gardeners in labeling plant locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lead Pencil Manufacturers Association
Gar Dens
Ouachita Parish Home Demonstration Council Meets in May
The Ouachita Parish Home Demonstration Council held its May meeting in the West Monroe Agriculture Building with opening by Mrs. C White and a choir led by Mrs. K Lee. District Agent N E Thames spoke on The New Look at Extension emphasizing efficient farms and homes and leadership development. The council plans to attend the National Convention in Portland Oregon and to serve at the La Pecan Growers Association dinner June 18 and 19. Refreshments followed hosted by Thrifty Homemakers and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
N. E. Thames
Baton Rouge
Portland
Oregon
Henderson
la. Pecan Gowers ‘Assn
Logtown
Colony
Bosco
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Albert L. Godwin
Gulf Port
Nan Buckner
Louis Buckner
Buck
al Jr
Bill
South Grand St
Gaye Olcott
East
By Beth Blair
Miss Blair
Ouachita
E. Baskin Wright
Jacksonville
Alabama
Arthur Dryburgh
Sally Ryan
University of Alabama
Kenneth Inabnet
James L. A
Sally Inabnet
Minden
Thomas K. McElhenney
New Orleans
Lafayette
McElhenny
College Presbyterian Group
Austin Theological Seminary
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press Women’s
Rayon & Silk
Dacron & Cotton
Bates
West Side
Fabric Shop
W.M. FA
Foules HC Club
Davenport
HD Council
K. Lee
C. D. Henderson
Mrs
U.S
Vali
Roberts
Dial
Monroe LA
Mindy Foss
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