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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1960

Page

11

Tea Shower Honors Bride Patricia Hoffman Liles at Morgan Home

Mrs. George W. Morgan, Mrs. Earl Cobb, and Miss Brenda Cobb hosted a tea shower for Miss Patricia Hoffman Liles, bride to be of A. C. Liles Jr., at the Morgan home on Roselawn. About 100 guests attended from 4 to 7 pm, amid lilies, gardenias, and pink wedding ring motifs.

Morgan Home A. C. Liles Jr Patricia Hoffman Ray Hoffman George W. Morgan Earl Cobb Brenda Dottie Wigg

Story Hour to Begin at Ouachita Libraries

Beginning Wednesday June 8 the Junior Charity League hosts Story Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ouachita Parish public libraries in Monroe and West Monroe. Open to children who have completed first through fifth grade, it will run each Wednesday through August 24 with stories chosen from teachers suggestions and accompanying movies.

Junior Charity League Ouachita Parish Monroe West Monroe

Special Honors At Lambda Sigma Chi Dance Event

The Paragon ballroom hosted the Lambda Sigma Chi spring dance on June 3. Honorary awards named Mary Wright as Ideal Member and Ellen Ferguson, Carolyn Murray, Jan West as top honorees. Janet Hyman received special recognition for inactive member work. Attendees included Judy Worley and many others as Tommy Ridgely led the orchestra.

Mary Wright Ellen Ferguson Carolyn Murray Jan West Janet Hyman Tommy Ridgely Judy Worley Arthur Williams Don Burgoyne Danny Gurgolio Sylvia Whitehead David English Jeanne Stowan David Turrentine Cynthia Leigh Kurt Grelzow Doris Solomon Jerry Mehl Gail John Neal Gunn Linda Lee Woods Eddie Kincaid Gail Dunn Butch Cerniglia Holly Sue Bayne David McCaskill Margaret Moore Robert Payne Rita McKnight James Hunt Jo Ann Genusa Glenn Williams Glenda Thompson Buddy Embanato Alma Faulk Tommy Scott Dale Guilkey Bobby Ford Charlotte Bedenbaugh William Watson Carol Jean Cahn Eddie Wilson Sandra Shutting Ary Cooper Sharron Monroe Courtland Gray Darla Storms Robert Turner Diane Clark Bill Beeton Scarlett Mimi Landry Mex Myatt Mignon Scogin Mike Riley Diane McGee Charles Phillips Peggy Lanier Darence Cloninger Christye George Hardy Wall Jeanne Slaughter Larry Brooks Dottie Amman Bill Ethridge Marie King Nelson George Riser Camilla Harmon Jerry Holdiness Marietta Heidenreich Jimmy Love Louise Weir Billy Works

Club Memos List of Parishes Events and Luncheon

Junior Charity League story hour for children will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in Ouachita Parish libraries in Monroe and West Monroe. Logtown Home Demonstration Club will meet with Mrs J G Haynes Sr at 2 30 p m. Hats on Parade luncheon at Highland Park Country Club at noon.

Junior Charity League Ouachita Parish Monroe West Monroe Logtown Home Demonstration Club J. G. Haynes Sr Highland Park Country Club

Lumber shipments rise 9.3 percent in week ended May 28

WASHINGTON UPI reports that shipments of 445 reporting mills climbed 9.3 percent above production in the week ended May 28, according to the National Lumber Manufacturers Assn. The gain reflects stronger output across the lumber sector amid seasonal demand.

Washington UPI National Lumber Manufacturers Assn

Loser-on-Loser Play Delivers Full Hand in Bridge

In a North hand against South dealer, the winner demonstrates a refined loser-on-loser technique. With dummy's entry short, five tricks appear possible, yet twelve are won by careful discards and strategic trumping. Declarer uses dummy’s aces and clubs, discards a heart, and trumps two hearts, then ruffs diamonds to complete the ten remaining tricks.

Declarer

Colorado GOP backs Nixon for convention nomination

Committed Republicans from Colorado head to the national convention in Chicago firmly backing Vice President Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination.

Colorado Springs Colo

Women at Culver Military Academy Graduation Parties

By for and about women at Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana for the graduations of their sons Henry Weaks and Dennis Marchman have been Mr and Mrs George Weaks and Mr and Mrs E L Marchman Accompanying the Weaks was Miss Nancy Snellings daughter of Mr and Mrs George Snellings and going up with the Marchmans was Miss Pattie Pierpont daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pierpont Miss Mary Emma Wilson leaves Saturday morning for Little Rock Arkansas to join a group going to Montreal Canada to board a ship which will take them to Europe for a two months tour Of interest to friends in the city is the news that Mrs Margaret Scarborough and sons Billy Wayne and Roger Dale Boles are vacationing with friends and relatives in New York New Jersey Illinois and Tennessee Mrs Scarborough will be remembered as Miss Margaret Mauser daughter of Mrs J J Mauser of Swartz Mr and Mrs William L Corbin Jr of West Monroe announce the arrival of their daughter Beth Louise born June 3 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W L Corbin Sr of West Monroe and Mr and Mrs J C Antley of Delhi Recent visitors to Baton Rouge as guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Noto were Mr and Mrs Joe Dieterich

Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana Henry Weaks Dennis Marchman George Weaks E. L. Marchman Weaks Nancy Snellings George Snellings Marchmans Pattie Pierpont John Pierpont Mary Emma Wilson Little Rock Arkansas Montreal Canada Europe Margaret Scarborough Billy Wayne Roger Dale Boles New York New Jersey Illinois Tennessee Scarborough Margaret Mauser J. J. Mauser Swartz William L. Corbin JR West Monroe Beth Louise W. L. Corbin Sr J. C. Antley Delhi

Dear Abby Learn About Camp And Love In All Actions

Dear Abby answers questions about summer camp pressure and family dynamics. A twelve year old hates camp and wonders if forced attendance is fair. Abby urges changing attitude, joining with peers, and notes camp can aid maturity. Additional letters discuss house warming etiquette and complex love questions between spouses and other women.

Abby

Tallulah Hosts Social Events With Gardens and Bridge

A Tallulah patio party at Mrs. Lamar T. Lee's to honor Miss Henrietta Morris of Washington and Mrs. R. B. Schicker featured daylilies and a watermelon centerpiece as guests included Mrs. Clyde May and many others. A second event at Mrs. J. R. Linton's home celebrated Mrs. Schicker with nasturtiums and sweet peas and prizes for bridge and bingo. A morning coffee at Mrs. W. L. Rountree’s home highlighted Easter lilies iris and verbena with a large invite list including Mrs. Mason Spencer and Mrs. A. T. Palmer.

Lamar T. Lee Tallulah Henrietta Morris Washington, D. C R. B. Schicker Phil Will Zack Chambless B. G. Hammond Travis McNeel L. J. Kathan J. R. Linton Maxwell Yerger R. L. Bailey A. L. Sevier Lloyd Gilbert S. C. Smith Andrew Yerger Harvey Mounger Henry Sevier J. E. Neill Earl Johnson J. C. Sherwin George Kimbrough Paul Schwartz H. S. Provine Albert Sevier A. T. Palmer J. A. Gilbert R. N. Ware Schicker W. L. Rountree Neal T. Holt John Patrick Mason Spencer Iris Verbena Gilbert Henry Sevier Sr Neal Holt Earl H. Johnson Clyde May

Housewarming Rules Spark Gift Gaffe Debate

A lighthearted quarrel over hosting a housewarming surfaces as friends warn that not appearing excited could invite scrutiny. The remark about keeping temper cooled to avoid implying need for gifts highlights social etiquette in gift giving.

Priest Causey Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner Held at Araby Plantation

A wedding rehearsal for Richard E. Priest was followed by a festive dinner at Araby Plantation. Hosts included Mr and Mrs John F Olvey Mr and Mrs Wayne Harkey Mr and Mrs James Bowles and Miss Henri Morris with many attendees from Tallulah Ruston Natchez Shreveport and Chicago among others. Assisted by Mrs Jim Parker the event featured white lilies bells of Ireland and candles.

Araby Plantation Richard E. Priest John F. Olvey Wayne Harkey James Bowles Henri Morris Ireland George Priest Sue Priest Natchez Mississippi Caster H. Causey Jim Barr Benton Curtis Allen Plain Dealing John Barr Belzona Phi Will Chicago Oherlee Albritton Shreveport Wayne Eliott New Orleans Dickey Bennett Alexandria Burton Berry St. Joseph Margaret Moore Clifford Wilkerson Newellton Martha Sue Pratt Helen Walters Jack Brown George Brown Ed Brown George Clyde Buddy McNeil Ruston Dorothy Sherill Sevier Betty Jo Oakes W. F. Mayo Warren Patrick Maurice Ursery Lonnie J. Jennings Thurston Smith Sonya Bowder James Federick Ruth Read Tallulah Jim Parker

DKP Members Entertain At Pallet Party

Delta Kappa members hosted a pallet party on the Ouachita River at Elliot Camp as rush events began. About 45 members and guests attended the first rush with chaperones Mrs. Tom Peters and Mrs. R J J Moore. a beach party on the river is planned next.

Delta Kappa Ed Elliot Camp Ouachita River Tom Peters R. J. J. Moore

Beta Delta Schedules Parties For Rush Week

The Chi chapter of Beta Delta High School sorority opened its 1960 rush with a Hawaiian Luau at Highland Park Country Club. Members and rushees voyaged by boat to a river island for lunch, swimming, and a bonfire. An informal program featured songs by Jennie Clare Carroll Sharon Griffith and Sally Keith Carroll. Judy Cathy performed a number. Attending were sorority mother Mrs. H. E. Griffith and lifeguards Edwin White Buddy Roth and Jesse Harrison.

Chi Beta Delta Highland Park Country Club Quachita River Iongs Jennie Clare Carroll Sharon Griffith Sally Kieth Carroll Judy Cathy H. E

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E. E Cobb Priscilla Thompson Paragon Lambda Sigma Chi Sandra Cloninger Bill Yerger Nancy Brown Arthur Engsminger Shawn McBride Bill Hunt Kay Snelling John Jordan Marvin Smart K K Kite Fred Hill Pat Bassett Wayne Bassett Adria Landry Nick White Sherry Free Ronnie Killen Linda Engstrom Kenny Duncan Kathy McSherry Glen Walker Jan Adcock Cecil Hill Mary Slakter Jim Wroten Mike McKinley Bill Rambin Linda Bird Dick Ethridge Bunny Cannon Butch Franks Harriet Murray John Campbell Sheila Irvin Tom Smonton Carol McKeithen Bill Lentz Sharon Thompson James McGough Yerry Reeves Club Memos Logtown Home Utice Supply Co Trenton By Hughes Mendel Nixon Ouachita Baton Rouge Bernard Noto Joe Dieterich Dear Abby Abigail van Buren Abigail McCall's Irene Humphries McGuire Shopping Center Bridge Party Carol Ann Causey United States N. 4Th and Louisville Ave DKP Peek-A Mindy
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