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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

6

Bride-Fleet Honored At Kitchen Shower In Yellow Theme

Nell Entrican society column notes a prenuptial party hosted by Mrs. Dan Moore Jr. for Miss Carolyn Richard of Letawank Af Daltah, with aqua attire and a corsage made of kitchen gadgets. Guests included Mrs. Ernest Richard and Miss Jacquelyn Voorhees among others. prizes awarded for bridal contests.

Caroline Richard Bride-Fleet Dan Moore, Jr Carolyn Richard Letawank Af Daltah Qemith Richard Jacquelyn Voorhees Mrs Roy Ernest Richard June Lewis Sarah Terzia Leon Fergus F. L. Smith, Jr Cherry Bernstein Eugene Nash Robert Wood, Jr William Durrett Roy Cole, Jr W. L. Husted, Jr Rosalie Riley Ann Brown

Coffee Hour Held by Tallulah D A R Chapter

The Tallulah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Friday morning coffee at Mrs. R. L. Bailey Jr.’s colonial home. Fort Mire Monroe and Moses Shelby guests attended, with canasta and bridge, followed by a lakeside picnic lunch at Mrs. Yerger’s camp on Lake Bruin.

R. L. Bailey, Jr Tallulah Daughters of the American Revolution Bailey Dorris Harris Carpenter FE. E. Warrick Miss Webb Fort Mire Monroe James Conway Liner State Officers Club J. J. Potts Moses Shelby Lake Providence Edward D. Schneider Crawford A. Rose A. S. Crump William B. Mitchell J. C. Purdy Tusquahoma West Monroe Gilbert Stovall Regent Clarke S. Butler George S. Yerger Lake Bruin Verger George Webb Florrie Bowers T. P. Kell Andrew Sevier Albert Se Manning McGuire O. M. Grisham Mary Clay Berynie Waelder Gladys Sperry Fort Miro

Delta Kappa Pi Plans Weekend Festivities

Delta Kappa Pi sorority will host weekend events June 9 to 11. A hayride Friday at 6 30 p m from Lida Benton precedes a pallet party at Miss Betty Spurlock s home 2607 North Eleventh Street West Monroe for members and rushees. Saturday adds a coke hour at Miss Mary Lou Trawick s home. Sunday prayer service with all attendees concludes the weekend.

Delta Kappa Pi Sorority Lida Benton Betty Spurlock North Ele Mary Lou Trawick Red Cross Monroe Recreation Board Catalpa Street Mildred Swift Richard Englerth First Baptist Church Virginia Fort Miro C. E. Buckley John Coon Austin Miller Monro L League of Women Voters James A. Noe College Heights Garden Club Aheam Cannon Sidney Williams David T. Garrett, Jr Gene Smith R. P. Boyd, Jr Mink-Miller First Christian Church North 11Th

Poole and House unite in quiet Jonesville wedding

In a quiet Saturday ceremony at the Baptist Church in Jonesville officiated by Rev. J. O. McNair, Miss Alpha Poole and Mr. O. C. House were married. Attendants were Miss Mae Poole and Ed House. the bride wore a white eyelet suit with blue accessories and pink carnation corsage. The couple left for a brief visit in Winnfield and plan to reside in Ferriday, with guests from Winnfield Shreveport Monroe and Ferriday.

J. O. McNair Alpha Poole Mr. O. C. House Jonesville Baptist Church Miss Mae Poole Ed House Mr. House Ruth House Winnfield Harold Boliver Shreveport Burl Poole Monroe Ferriday

Wedding of Bobby Fatchett and Sherian Coleman in Natchez

Miss Bobby Fatchett and Mr. Sherian Coleman were married Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ellis in Natchez with Rev. W. A. Sullivan officiating. The bride wore a navy dress with white accessories and white carnation corsage. They will reside in Natchez.

Bobby Fatchett Sherian Henry Coleman C. J. Ellis Natchez W. A. Sullivan The Baptist Church

Ohio River Dams Count Reaches Fifty Three Between Pittsburgh

A coastal region report notes the Ohio River hosts fifty three dams along its stretch from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania toward the interior, highlighting extensive flood control and navigation improvements across multiple counties.

Ohio River Pittsburgh Penna Air

More Flavor From Vegetables With Reynolds Wrap

Advertising copy touts Reynolds Wrap pure aluminum foil to steam vegetables in three in one pot. It claims better flavor and vitamins retained by cooking in foil cups placed in boiling water, and notes the wrap can also roast fowl for better flavor. Available at groceries and stores.

Jo Ann Roberts and John Lee Dollar Wed in Junction City

Mr and Mrs Thomas H Roberts announce the marriage of their daughter Jo Ann to John Lee Dollar son of Mr and Mrs R H Dollar. The ceremony took place in Junction City Arkansas on May 6.

Thomas H. Roberts Jo Ann John Lee Dollar R. H. Dollar Junction City Ark

Announcement of Lena Kurlansik and Walrus Gates Engagement

Miss Lena Kurlansik daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Kurlansik of New York City and Walrus Gates of the U S Air Force son of Mr and Mrs H Z Gates of Oak Grove announce their approaching marriage.

Lena Kurlansik Max Kurlansik New York City Walrus Gates U.S. Air Force H. Z. Gates Oak Grove

Pupils of Kay Crandall Causey To Give Recital Tonight

Pupil groups perform at the American Red Cross building 200 South Grand St at 8:00 p.m. The public is invited. Awards will follow in each class with selections ranging from Memorial Day history to Mark Twain pieces and a debate on strikes. Tea will conclude the program with hostesses.

Kay Crandall Causey American Red Cross South Grand St Carl Haynes Kenneth Hewitt Joy Lynn Smith Beth Fink Jack Col Mandeville Donald King Georgia Tucker Ronald King Barkdull Faulk Jo Ann Bradley VII Lynn Zoll Ralph Jolissaient Dawson Ann Forman Jo Ann Bradley Mammoth Caves Medora Jayne Pearce Chuck Weinberg Charlotte Anne Salley S. A. Collins C. A. Smith Fred Salley John Bradley

Club Calendar Teems With Dinners Rehearsals and Receptions

Society Calendar lists multiple gatherings from luncheon honoring Miss Caro line Richard at Mrs Bancroft home to church meetings at First Methodist Stone Avenue and Memorial Methodist. Activities include sewing, cooking classes, piano recital, wedding rehearsals, youth group registrations, and a Welcome Wagon luncheon. Public invited to several events at Bayou DeSiard Country Club Neville auditorium and local churches through Friday.

T. O. Bancroft Jean Nash Caroline Richard Friendship Temple No Pythian Sisters Red Cross Mildred Swift L. H. Fox Gene Smith Bayou DeSiard Country Club M. M. Tabb Northeast Junior College Colony Home Demonstration B. C. Maxey White's Ferry Road Y-Wives YWCA Juanita Porter Business and Professional First Presbyterian Church Memorial Presbyterian Church West Monroe Joe Trammell Leon Hammond Perry Binham Fred Meyers Dan Moore Pine Grove Presbyterian Charen Dudley Lankford, Jr Raymond Henry Armandine Renaud Neville Auditorium Carl T. Turpin

Spaniards Report Bay of Biscay Crabs Reach Five Unit Weight

Spaniards report crabs in the Bay of Biscay attaining weights around five units. Local fishermen note unusually large specimens and speculate on environmental factors and seasonal abundance.

Bay of Biscay

Rainbow for Girls installs new officers at ceremony

The Order of the Rainbow for Girls installed a new group of officers on Sunday June 4 in an open service. Joyce Garrett the newly elected worthy advisor was installed by Auisine Coates with Mary Lou Trawick as installing marshal. Others installed include Yvonne Fisher Ruth Fisher Mary Sue Coates and Mary Jane Carter.

Order of the Rainbow For Joyce Garrett Auisine Coates Mary Lou Trawick Marshall Miss Garrett Ouachita Parish High School Sterlington Yvonne Fisher Betty Ruth Fisher Charity Mary Sue Coates Hope Mary Jane Carter Faith

Local Readers Attend Graduations and Farewell Trips

Dr and Mrs Walter Moss and children from Lake Charles traveled to Monroe for the graduation of Miss Clara Munholland from Neville High School. Guests included Mrs Grayson Guthrie Sr of Grecian Bend plantation. Miss Jackie Walker, LSA student, left by air for West Point June Week. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Walker Jr.

Walter Moss Lake Charles Monroe Clara Munholland Neville High School Grayson Guthrie Grecian Bend Plantation Jackie Walker Via Airlines West Point Miss Walker W. A. Walker, Jr

Bet and Earl Hammett to Wed in Oak Grove Church

Mr and Mrs McBride of Oak Grove announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jo to Earl Lee Hammett son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Hammett of Forest The wedding is set for June 17 at the First Baptist Church in Oak Grove

Mrs. McBride Oak Grove Betty Jo Earl Lee Hammett Earnest Hammett Forest First Baptist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Venth Street House Poole Dollar-Roberts Gates Kurlansik Kay Crandal Causey Woman's Society of Christian Service Stone Avenue Women's Auxiliary Grace Church A. E. Montgomery Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church South Grand Street Presbyterian Women of the Church Presbyterian Circle No. 9 W. R. Hammond Pargood Blvd Fisher-Englerth W. L. Moore Jove Whitlock R. P. McKay S. E. Morris Order of the Rainbow Need Ceil Et Albi Hadacol Mrs. I Arnold Utica Tulsa Oklahoma Nancy Fair Sweet Home Arkansa A Jack Woods Indian Town Florida Zoe la Blanc Ying Carters St. John
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