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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

8

Music Teachers Assoc Concludes Year At Supper

The Monroe West Monroe Chapter of the National Music Teachers Association held its final spring meeting at the president’s home on Northeast State campus. Officers were reappointed, including Mrs B D Allbritton as president, with Eloise Stanhope as vice president and Lila Scogin as treasurer.

Monroe-West Monroe The National Music Teachers Association Northeast State Campus B. PD. Allbritton Eloise Stanhope W. W. Bullock, Jr Harvey Nelson Lila Seogin Grace Yerbury Willys Hopkins Bennie Andrews B. D. Allbritton J. A. Clark Eloy Fominaya A. R. Kilpatrick E. Everett Lawson Harry Lemert

Family Guests Attend Local Graduations and Weddings

Mrs. George Whitman of Atlanta visits Mr. and Mrs. George Forman as niece Dawson Ann Forman graduates from Neville High School. Joye Gallman of Rayville joins. Nancy Trousdale arrives from New Orleans for her brother George Trousdale Jr.’s graduation from St Johns Military Academy Delafield Wisconsin. W R Hatchell and Martha Hatchell attend Herman Read’s Millsaps College graduation. Out of town guests included Billy Jo Maxwell Doris Jean Tinsley B W Kay Donald Muller Vic Henderson Sharon Bonner travels from Dallas for Kite Weber wedding in the area.

George Whitman Atlanta, Ga George Forman Dawson Ann Forman Neville High School Forman Joye Gallman Rayville Nancy Trousdale New Orleans George Trousdale, Jr St. Johns Military Academy Delafield Wisconsin W. R. Hatchell Martha Hatchell Billy Jo Maxwell Hodge Doris Jean Tinsley Shreveport B. W. Kay Tickfaw Donald Muller Vic Henderson Alexandria

Infantry unit drills in Germany with 6th Regiment

Sergeant First Class Henry C. Turner of Ansley Louisiana and private first class Johnny L. Bamburg of West Monroe Louisiana participate in field training exercises with elements of the 6th Infantry Regiment in Germany. The regiment conducts annual summer training in the western zone with tactical problems and range firing. Bamburg entered the Army in November 1954 and arrived in Europe in April 1955. Turner is the son of Mr and Mrs John C Turner.

Hohenfels Germany Pfe Johnny L. Bamburg Oce Bamburg West Monroe 6Th Infantry Regiment Berlin Bamburg Europe Ouachita High School Henry C. Turner John C. Turner Ansley

Monroe Couples Receive Marriage Licenses In City

Casie Buckner 64 of Monroe weds Lillian Robinson 63 of Monroe. Burton E. Hill 26 Monroe weds Mary Joyce Weems 21 Monroe. Kenneth W. McVay 23 Mobile Ala weds Lois Jeanette Jones 21 Monroe. Kermit Corley Payler 23 Monroe weds Mary Anne Arrant 19 Monroe.

Casie Buckner Monroe Lillian Robinson Burton E. Hill Mary Joyce Weems Kenneth W. McVay Mobile Ala Lois Jeanette Jones Kermit Corley Payler Mary Anne Arrant

Terri Chambers Birthday Celebration Recalls Crewe Lake Party

Terri Lynn Chambers celebrated her seventh birthday at home on Tuesday afternoon. Family and many friends from Crewe Lake area attended including Bill Chambers Dianne Taylor Gene Parker Jane Snapp Kathy Rogers Marilyn Nolan Jackie Snapp Terry Rogers Sammy Nolan Belinda Hollingsworth Barry Elkins Sheila Nolan Henry Graham Sara Cole Allen Elkins Ronnie Hollingsworth Connie Elkins Sandra Hollingsworth Mrs Charlies Elkins Mrs S E Graham Mrs Sam Nolan Mrs C A Hollingsworth Mrs F T Hollingsworth Mrs Henry Cole Mrs Alice Hollingsworth and Mrs Ethel Chambers.

Terri Lynn Chambers Maynard Chambers Crew Lake Bill Chambers Dianne Taylor Gene Parker Jane Snapp Kathy Rogers Marilyn Sue Nolan Jackie Snapp Terry Rogers Sammy Nolan Belinda Hollingsworth Barry Elkins Sheila Nolan Henry Graham Sara Cole Allen Elkins Ronnie Hollingsworth Connie Elkins Sandra Hollingsworth Charlies Elkins

Antley Home Hosts Husband’s Night Picnic

In Monticello community LAKE PROVIDENCE the Red Bud Home Demonstration Club held a Husband’s Night picnic at Mr and Mrs LeRoy Antley’s home. Tables on the lawn carried a covered dish supper with Martha Jean Le Fevre’s stacked coconut cake as dessert. A fellowship hour followed featuring numerous members and their families.

Bobby Florence Jones Lester Hawsey Larry Paul Jimmie Clayton Burgess George LeFevre Martha Jean LeFevre Nannie LeFevre H. E. McPherson Marlon Frank Trapp Elmer Dandy Henry Martin LeRoy Antley Noreene Sammie Donaldson

Contestants Enter Little Miss Monroe Pageant

Eleven entrants signed up for the third annual Little Miss Monroe pageant set for June 15 at West Monroe High School gym. Jaycee Jaynes sponsor. entry deadline is June 8. Contact Mrs. Mauser, Whitman, or Russell for details. contestants listed include Harriet, Kokinas, Koki nas, Bruce, Was ham, Murphy, LaDart, Bartlett, Walters, Smith, and McElroy.

Kerry Bruce Martha Washam Theresia Murphy Larethia LaDart Betty Jo Bartlett Dottie Walters Kathryn Smith Susie McElroy

Western Union Workers Hold Line Amid National Walkout

C P Jones manager of the local Western Union Telegraph Co says all local staff are working and business continues. Walkouts occurred in Chicago, Kansas City and New Orleans with Monroe office briefly at a standstill before clearing. Washington negotiations could shape local operations. a general US walkout would affect all areas except New York City.

C. P. Jones Western Union Telegraph Co Chicago Kansas City New Orleans Monroe Mr. Jones Washington United States New York City

Dinner Party Honors Dr. And Mrs. James Kress

The Saddle and Spur restaurant hosted a Friday dinner honoring Dr. James W. Kress, chief resident at FE A Conway Memorial Hospital. He heads to Garrison North Dakota as chief surgeon, with a surprise gift presented by Dr. George D. Edwards. Attendees included numerous doctors and spouses.

James W. Kress Kress FE. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Garrison North Dakota George D. Edwards Milton Jowers Ted Broadnax Ann Adcock Eunice Scroggs Jewel Bell James C. Toole W. D. Flory Elizabeth Stenberg Lula Swinson Larg

Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief Marries Henry Paschen Jr

Prima dancer Maria Tallchief of the New York Ballet wed Henry Paschen Jr of a Chicago construction family in a Sunday ceremony. Tallchief and Paschen are connected to prominent arts and business circles in New York and Chicago.

Wilmette, Jrl Maria Tallchief New York Ballet Henry Paschen Jr Chicago

Summer Sewing Pattern 9298 from Marian Martin

Misses sizes 12 to 20 feature mix and match separates a blouse skirt and sleeve variations. Pattern 9298 includes a size 16 blouse and skirt in yardage, complete illustrated Sew Chart and full fit guidance. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for mailing to News-Star Pattern Dept New York NY.

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

Dear Mary Haworth and the Philanderer’s Wife

A reader asks how to cope with a husband’s eight-year pattern of infidelity. The advice analyzes the philanderer’s personality, the wife’s possible neurotic biases, and the dynamics of an unsatisfactory marriage lacking counseling or external help.

Mary Haworth John M. W

Will your baby be born perfect

Doctors say many defects in newborns are not inherited and outline eight preventive steps to reduce heartbreak before conception or during pregnancy. The ad promotes The Uninsulted Child in the June Ladies' Home Journal, with the slogan The Magazine Women Believe In, available at newsstands.

Ladies’ Home Adv

Bride Elect Entertained At Shower At Methodist Church

Miss Shirley Aron bride elect of Frederick Simms was honored at a miscellaneous shower last Thursday night at the Methodist Church. W S C S hostesses arranged summer flowers in the reception room. Miss Bettie Sue Simms and Miss Sue Sealy assisted in serving for 45 guests.

Shirley Aron Frederick Simms Methodist Church W.S.C.S Bettie Sue Simms Sue Sealy

Counseling columnist Mary Haworth advises personal improvement

The author urges individuals to seek professional counseling to overcome low mood, noting relationship issues with John may improve once personal issues are addressed. Mary Haworth provides guidance only through her column, not by mail or personal interview, care of this newspaper.

John M.H Mary Haworth The Washington Post

McGuire Home Demonstration Club Lunch Meets at Downey Home

Members gather for a regular meeting of the McGuire Home Demonstration club hosted by Mrs Bill Downey at 2611 North Tenth Street West Monroe A buffet luncheon will be served during the event.

McGuire Home Demonstration Club Bill Downey North Tenth Street West Monroe

Auxiliary Holds Tea at Trinity Episcopal Parish House

Tallulah article notes a tea hosted by Trinity Episcopal Auxiliary for women’s church groups at the parish house on North Cedar Street. Summer flowers arranged throughout the reception hall and a colorful bouquet centered the serving table while Mrs G L Whetstone and Mrs R L Bailey presided at the silver service. attendance was large.

Tallulah Trinty Episcopal Auxiliary North Cedar Street G. L. Whetstone R. L. Bailey

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