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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
12
A reader shares a six decade marriage to an unwed mother who bore a child before their wedding. He praises truthfulness and devotion, noting they raised a large family and now enjoy 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The letter ends requesting Abby’s guidance for Wondering.
The Woodlawn Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. O. Bowden home for a covered dish luncheon. President Mrs. FE M. Frith presided. Mrs. W. B. Bonnette reported on toys and planning family life with emphasis on picnics and family hobbies. Mrs. Frith read a poem. doors prizes went to Mrs. Frith, Mrs. Bobby Blair, and Mrs. Johnny Bailey.
Freida Lynn Hinton and James Ray Tilley wed at Providence Baptist Church Point with Rev Harlan Smith officiating. Attendants wore lace gowns and carried pastel bouquets. Reception followed in the church social room.
Mrs. Gary Brooks hosted the June meeting of the Modern Homemakers Home Demonstration Club at her home. Mrs. James Kelly, president, led the session with the thought for the day. A family picnic was set for August at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and thanks were given to Mrs. Katie Kilpatrick and 4 H in the parish. Mrs. Edwin Hollenshead read a poem titled What June Is. A club demonstration titled Summerize With Your Family followed before adjournment.
A rice bag and pantry party honored Miss Kathryn Ann Cole who will wed Stanley Earl Davis July 2 at First Baptist Church Swartz. Hosts were brides aunts Mrs. David Ray Speir Mrs. Virginia Renwick and Mrs. J W Glenn in Speir home with guests drafting rice bags.
Mrs. William R. Boles and daughter Diane hosted a bridal luncheon for Miss Katherine Halleck, bride-elect of Robert Lynn Welker, at the Boles home on Pecan Drive in Rayville. Nuptials are set for July 12 at First Baptist Church.
A social hour was held and the July meeting is scheduled at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Bonnett. The notice names the host and confirms the timing and location for members.
Mrs. Jerry Allen Knipping was honored at a postnuptial party hosted at 2702 Bayou Lane after her May 6 wedding to Jerry Allen Knipping of Monroe. About 50 guests attended as hostesses served in a festively decorated home with pink and white florals and a white knitted outfit for the honoree.
Readers seek guidance on gifts for 25th 50th and 60th anniversaries including dollar money trees and no gifts slips. Suggestions cover invitations attire color themes cake or lunch options and preferred dress codes for afternoon to evening receptions.
A reader asks about an 18 year old boyfriend pressuring marriage and pregnancy. The adviser doubts the romance and warns the couple to consider consequences, then narrates another case of a 13 year old girl dating an 18 year old and a sudden departure.
The News Star World offers a Vacation Pack for summer travel. Subscribers away on vacation can have copies saved and delivered in a bundle on return. Request via carrier or call 322-5161 weekdays or 323-1720 Sundays and holidays to the Circulation Department at no extra charge.
Miss Ruth Spurlock bride elect of Jerry Miller received a prenuptial shower Saturday at the home of Mrs. E. D. Powell with Mrs. Cary Brooks as co hostess. Parents are Luther Spurlock of West Monroe and Ruby Hilton of Monroe. Nuptials set for July 3. corsage featured white chrysanthemums and wedding bells. Attending were Mrs. Fred Powell, Mrs. Ellis Powell, Mrs. Larry Hilton, Mrs. Ollie Johnston, Miss Nancy Johnston, Mrs. Frank Ardis, Mrs. D. F. Spillers, Mrs. Brenda Jordan, Miss Mary Spurlock, Miss Cherry Powell, and Miss Debbie Powell.
Sun worshippers seek a tan as a status symbol but the body adapts to UV exposure. Gradual sunning with protection yields a healthy tan, while impatience causes burns. Begin with short times, especially for fair or red hair, avoid peak sun hours, and reapply sunscreen after water exposure. For product names, send a stamped self addressed envelope to Josephine Lowman in care of the News Star World.
Dorothy Ricker offers a free leaflet on teen maturity asking youths to mail a stamped self addressed envelope to News Star World. The piece invites juniors and seniors to evaluate how their behavior and attitudes compare with peers.
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