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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
8
A reader asks how to cope with relatives mocking her Vermont accent in Nevada. Abby suggests open communication to avoid offense, noting curiosity about accents is common and not necessarily malicious.
A series of farewell parties honored Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dale Kilpatrick before moving to Ruston. Events included a May 30 luncheon at Farmerville hosted by Mrs. James R. Rogers with many guests, a chicken barbecue at The Barn hosted by Stein Baughman Jr. and Joe Henry Baughman, a Friday going away party at 310 Academy Farmerville, and a prior turkey dinner at King’s Retreat Lake D Arbonne. A large guest list and floral arrangements accompanied each event.
The article advises using antiperspirants to reduce sweating and deodorants for odor, notes many people combine both, and warns against applying directly after shaving. It covers summer nuisances, urges frequent cleansing, and suggests medical advice for excessive perspiration or reactions. It mentions social events and a few named individuals hosting gatherings.
Advertisements praise Gossard Flair bras with sheer nylon cups and a leotard back. The copy highlights comfortable shoulder support and stretch Lycra, inviting shoppers to try Flair in sizes 32A to 40DD and multiple colors at Foundations on the second floor.
Mrs. Sadie Pierson Farrar, worthy grand matron of the Louisiana Order of Eastern Star, will visit District 5 in Monroe on Saturday June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Monroe Masonic Temple. She will be accompanied by Harold Carlisle of Coushatta and other grand officers. A 5 p.m. banquet at Highland Park Country Club precedes a Sunday reception honoring two general grand chapter members.
A rehearsal dinner Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman Jr. honored their son Terry Freeman and his fiancée Miss Linda Battistone before their wedding Sunday at the Paragon Club Blue Room. Guests included the Battistone, Cascio, Tropea, and McCook families among others and Father Moore and Father Dabria.
In Paris fashion and ballet merge as Traims Luksus and Mrs. Rebekah Harkness collaborate. Luksus, Coty Award winner, draws on Harkness Ballet costumes for his spring collection while Harkness backs the designer and ballet company.
A local notice urges readers to request the “Routine for Beauty and Health” leaflet. Send a stamped self address envelope to Josephine Lowman in care of the News Star to obtain a copy.
The Beta Sigma Phi State Convention met at the Washington-Youree Hotel in Shreveport with Delta Phi Chapter members from Monroe attending. The event featured a political rally, rituals explained by Shreveport host chapter, a banquet naming Men of the Year Day ton McCann, golf winner Doug Haynes, and a candle ceremony. A tri-chapter dance is planned for June 15 at the Paragon Club with Billy Ledbetter's Band.
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