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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

6

Delta Beta Sigma Spring Dance Dons South Sea Theme

Leis palm trees and grass skirts set the Bayou DeSiard Country Club for Delta Beta Sigma’s spring dance with a South Sea Island Party. Gee Ben Burton and his orchestra play nine to one with entertainment intervals as mystery acts. Lela Bess Kite heads invitations and Lynn Merriman coordinates decorations among a team of seven pledges making their debut.

Bayou DeSiard Country Club Delta Beta Sigma South Sea Island Gee Ben Burton Ana Nis Orcneswa Lela Bess Kite Lynn Merriman Rosemary McGinn Terri Sue Tidwell Judy Brown Anna Beth Lewis Barbara Kelso Mary Lou Harris Georgia Blanchard Jane Hill Lois Stephens Dixie Johnson Ann Hebert Jo Libby Johnson Sara Lou Hudson Carol Eady Marianna Altick Invita

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort and Energy

The ad ties backache and low energy to reduced kidney function from strain or cold exposure. It urges sufferers to avoid neglect and try Doan's Pills a mild diuretic used by millions for over 60 years to flush waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan

Miss Leora LeFors Feted At Two Prenuptial Events

Mrs. R. L. Prophit hosted a garden party honoring Miss Leora LeFors whose engagement to John Lacy was announced. The honoree wore a white pique ankle length dress with a pink carnations corsage as spring blossoms filled the garden. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and pleasant conversation.

R. L. Prophit Leora LeFors John Lacy Louis Weil Hollywood Miss LeFors Lacy Jack Combs Jack Snabnet Grady Merriman Juanita George

Society Calendar Highlights West Monroe Weekend Events

A weekend calendar lists executive committee and lecture sessions at First Methodist and YWCA, a Junior Charity League picnic, wedding plans for Mamie Jo Drouet and James Allyn Cheneval, and multiple receptions. Also noted are music recitals, official visits by Eastern Star leaders, charity luncheons, rehearsals, and a Business Women’s Club meeting.

United Council of Church Women First Methodist Church of West Monroe Roy L. Fisher Junior Charity League Riley’s Camp Jimmy Harper Betty Jo Shlenker Herman Able Mamie Jo Drouet James Allyn Cheneval E. Everett Lawson Neville Auditorium Mary Elizabeth Hicks Stuart Lee Speede Alto Baptist Church Alto M. D. Thomason Thelma K. Richard Grand Chapter of Louisiana Order of Eastern Star West Monroe Masonic Temple Cecil C. Burkett Monroe Junior Charity League Fred Fudickar Clifford Johnson Mamie Jo Drovet Music Guild W. A. Calloway Bosco Robert Irby Delta Sigma Fraternity Phillip Goldman Erin Mamie Jo Pirouet First Methodist Church North Sixth Street Delta Beta Sigma Sorority Lela Bess Kite Emerson Street

Personal News From The Bailey And Kibble Families

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Bailey visit Mrs. Bailey’s parents the Strongs. Bailey heads Tulane Chemical Engineering and consults at Oak Ridge atomic plant. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Kibble visit in West Monroe. the Kibbes recently returned from Japan and will soon depart for Tokyo. Captain and Mrs. Herbert H. Schumacher announce their son Keith Ward born May 24 at St. Francis Sanitarium. Sgt. Walter Bowles and wife visited Monroe. Bowles is at Connelly AFB, Waco, Texas.

Raymond V. Bailey Herbert H. Schumacher Keith Ward St. Francis Sanitarium Schumaker Lois Ward H. T. Ward Captain Schumacker Wichita Kansa Walter Terrell Bowles Monroe Sergeant Bowles W. J. Bowles Connelly Air Force Base Waco Texas

Bridal showers honor Alice Perry before her marriage

Two pre nuptial events celebrate Miss Alice Perry ahead of her Sunday wedding to Jack Smith. A Bastrop tea shower hosted by Mrs. E C Turner featured garden posies and a bridal doll centerpiece. Guests included many Bastrop and area residents. a separate Tuesday luncheon at La Casa Tea Room in Baton Rouge hosted by Mrs. O J Ham Jr honored Miss Perry and Miss Elizabeth Ann Tillman.

Alice Perry Jack Smith E. C. Turner Bastrop Asabel Ogden Floyd Hannah J. H. Young Miss Perry M. E. Perry Hos James K. Brown Joan Godwin John C. Handley F. P. Robinson Neil Ingram R. M. Richmond W. E Terry Henry Messinger Marjorie Neilson Onar Perry T. H. Milliken Pauline Storment Betty Meredith Cecil Doggett O. M. Anderson Harry Rogers D. S. Norris Courtney Range Harold McClendon Foster Perry Mary Hollis Leonard Jenkins Roy Ridgeway James Perry Mose Perry O. J. Ham, Jr Baton Rouge Elizabeth Ann Tillman la Casa

Officer Zack Booth Slugged After Apprehending Suspect

Officer Zack Booth of the Monroe police department was assaulted Tuesday after arresting Dallas White for vagrancy in the 200 block of Jackson Street. White struck Booth in the face and eye. Booth received treatment at Wright-Bender Clinic. White was booked for vagrancy and resisting arrest with no bond set as of Thursday.

Zack Booth Monroe Dallas White Jackson Street White Booth Wright - Bender

Summer luncheon honors Miss Perry with style

Guests including Mrs. Gene Williams Miss Martha Boyd and others attended a luncheon for Miss Perry. A navy blue cotton dress complemented a red and navy straw hat with red striped gloves. Central decor featured gold clay lilies and a rainbow arch.

Miss Perry Gene Williams Martha Boyd Walter Hastings James Perry Kenneth Adams Tilly Tillman Perry

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Business and Hotel Frances Alice Baur College Circle 2 League of Women Voters Jean Bonham Texas Ave Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Barbara Hulis Virginia R. F. LeFors F. P. Lacy Jan Smith Pat Sanders Walter Knapp Pat Guerriero Anna Joyce Eyre Dorothy Works Alice Montgomery Pat Merriman Jean Miller Flora Kitchingham Sarah Ritter Patsy Batten Frances Campbell Mary Agnes Gallagher Edwin H. Kibble Loy K. Heard Kibbles New York City Japan Kibble Japan Central Exchange U. S Canada Mexico Tokyo Bernhardt Clarice Roan School of Dancing Neville High School Shelia Causey Deania Ann Miller Carol Ann McKeithen Beverly Causey Mary Louise Roan Marco Smith Sue Brown Judith Ann Cathey Janet Ferracci Fink's Ipser Arrig California Nassau DEPT
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