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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1948

Page

2

Summer wedding plans and prelude entertainments in Monroe

Miss Dorothea Girault and Mr. David Garrett Jr. prepare for a Saturday wedding at Grace Church ending weeks of entertainments. Coverage includes luncheon at Gordon Cummings home and a garden party barbecue with many guests, plus a country club picnic and various social gatherings. The couple plans a two week New York Atlantic City and eastern trip after marriage.

Dorothea Girault David Garrett, Jr Grace Church Carl McHenry C. C. Boardman Wilson Ewing A. K. Kilpatrick Girault Gordon Cummings Cummings Harry Oliver O. B. Frazier Robert Oliver R. C. Limerick John Fox John Breard Jo Ann Biedenharn Miss Girault Mr. Garrett Biedenharn Pargoud Drive David I. Garrett E. S. Garrett Thomas Davenport Lee Terzia Louis Milner, Jr Nelson Abell, Jr John Dutehkar Branton Kellogg Barbara Faulk Garrett Herbert Land Hollis Venable Leo Terzia Kent Breard Nelson Abell Miriam Oliver Eddie Holmer Shirley Campbell Gene Flournoy Thomas Flournoy D. I. Garrett Geo. T. Madison John Lewis Davidson Charles Pena Erin Street New York City Atlantic City Washington Seaboard Monroe

Miss Steele Honored At Luncheon Before June Wedding

Mrs. Asher Whitley hosted a blue themed luncheon at La Casa Blue honoring Miss Roberta Steele with her mother Mrs. F N Steele. Attendees included Mrs. J C Liner and many Monroe society figures as plans unfold for the June 24 wedding at First Baptist Church Monroe.

Nazarene Church Revival Announced in City

The Church of the Nazarene at Stella and North Fourth streets will hold daily revival services at 8 pm from June 9 to June 20. Rev. R A McCormick will evangelize, aided by Rev. Lavender Goins of Tarrant City Ala as singer. The Goins singing and the local junior and youth choirs will feature each service amid a growing congregation and welcomed visitors.

Church of the Nazarene Stella and North Fourth Streets R. A. McCormick Lavender Goins Tarrant City Ala Goins

Boating party honors bride-elect and fiancé on Ouachita

Miss Roberta Steele bride-elect and her fiancé Mr. John Bunson were guests of James A. Noe Jr. aboard the Noe's Ark on the Ouachita for a perfect June evening supper under the stars. Guests included Miss Rosalie Riley and Sonny Bubb, Miss Mary Anita Lennon and Dilly Bernhardt, Miss Betty Roddey and Jack Easterling, and many others in festive social gathering ahead of the upcoming wedding.

Ouachita Roberta Steele John Bunson James A. Noe, Jr Noe’s Ark Miss Steele Mr. Bunson Rosalie Riley Sonny” Bubb Mary Anita Lennon Dilly” Bernhardt Betty Roddey Jack Easterling Mary Lou Willey Bob Hardin Martha Roddey Maurice Phillips Mary Jean Hollis Jack McCook Vettye Bernhardt Billy Snabnet Bruce Gregg Bob Carter Pete Garvilli Amos Smelser W. J. Riley Charles North F. N. Steele

Miss Landreaux to Wed Mr. Austin on June Twenty Fourth

Miss Inez Landreaux will wed Mr. M T Austin Jr on June 24 in a social season noted by a linen shower hosted by Mrs C V Collier and Miss Zola Warner of West Monroe. Guests included numerous local couples and friends, with gifts of linen silver crystal and china, and refreshments served in floral settings.

Edgar Maupin Vicksburg Miss Perry Maupin Maupin Perry Sue Monroe William Spann Miss Landreaux MR. Austin Inez Landreaux M. T. Austin, Jr C. V. Collier Zola Warner West Monroe Jno J. Kelley J. EB. Kelley H. L. Huckabay J. L. Alexander George Vaughan O. T Daves Charles Lucas J. R. Warner Mason Wilson Maurice White K. D. Hayes Will Osborne Lee Wallett O. B. Register Porter Holcombe Lena Binagio Jack Oglesbee Sally Ann Hayes J. L. Landreaux

Anne Bourbon Parma in Athens Marries Mihai of Romania

An official spokesman said Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma will wed ex King Mihai of Romania in Athens with parental consent. A Bourbon Parma claimant Xavier questioned the match, citing papal dispensation issues and Catholic Church influence. The ceremony will be Greek Orthodox, with no conversion by Anne, and any children to be raised Greek Orthodox per the earlier notice.

Athens Mihai Romania Anne of Bourbon- Parma Anne Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma Paris Xavier Erik Prince Xavier House of Bourbon- Parma Holy See Damaskinos

Vv F W Auxiliary to Meet at Clubhouse

The Rodney J Hobbs V F W Auxiliary will meet at the clubhouse Thursday at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend as important business is planned

Vv. F. W Rodney J. Hobbs

Kent Cooper Receives NYU Honorary Degree

New York June 9 Kent Cooper executive director and general manager of the Associated Press and Emil Schram president of the New York Stock Exchange were among seven recipients of honorary degrees from New York University. Cooper received doctor of letters at the 116th commencement as 8,000 degrees were conferred.

New York Kent Cooper Associated Press Emil Schram New York Stock Exchange New York University Cooper Schram Betsey Barton John F. Erdmann Frank D. Fackenthal Columbia University Benjamin Strong United States Trust Co Arthur T. Vanderbilt New Jersey N. Y. U. Law School Harold O. Voorhis Harry Woodburn Chase Fackenthal Columbia Dwight D. Eisenhower

Actress Elsie Janis and Gilbert Wilson separate

Hollywood report notes veteran stage and screen actress Elsie Janis and her actor-husband Gilbert Wilson have separated. Janis, age 58, says she does not plan divorce action. they wed in 1932. Also mentions a statistic about one seventh of the U S population linked to Ohio River waters.

Hollywood Elsie Janis Gilbert Wilson Miss Janis Wilson Ohio River

Rainbow for Girls Meet at Masonic Temple Tonight

Society calendar lists a Thursday Rainbow for Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple with initiation at 8 p.m. The day also includes multiple garden club, luncheon, tea, and reception plans for Miss Cleta Godfrey and the wedding of Miss Dean McKain to Dr. Willard K. Bushong, plus a Delta Sigma Fraternity event and a barbecue at the United Gas club house.

Rainbow Masonic Temple College Heights Missouri Pacific Women's Club Olive Council Pythian Sunshine Girls June Blake Clyde Brown Fred Mecom Cleta Godfrey la Casa Sally Foster Joy Harper Fred Petty Will Ober Dean McKain J. W. Cummins T. H. Woods S. B. Swanson, Jr Millard K. Bushong Lyric Club E. S. Gibson Frances Hotel Fort Mire Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter House Lewis Slater O. N. Reynolds Courtrey Oliver John Potts F. C. Sheppard Frank Stubbs Guy Stubbs W. A. Walker Gwen Walker Jackie Walker Dean McKoin Willard K. Bushony First Baptist Church B. M. McKoin June Lewis Sara Terzia O. M. Grisham Riverside R. O. Ware Sally Ware Joyce Litton Delta Sigma Fraternity United Gas

Boughton Robinson Nuptials Gather Out of Town Guests

Out-of-town guests arrive in the city for the marriage of Miss Minnie Boughton and Mr. J. R. Robinson set for Saturday at four thirty in the bride’s mother home on North Second street. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lem Stocks of Denver and Mr. and Mrs. Bondy of Houston.

Minnie Boughton J. R. Robinson Minnie Barr Boughton North Second Street City Lem Stocks Denver Colo Elmer Bondy Floyd Bondy Houston Texas Stocks Louisiana A. L. Smith John Bishop Johnston Mr. Johnston Smith Cherokee Lodge Wesley Saunders Stock Boughton la Casa

Lions Club hears dean on college bills in Baton Rouge

North Monroe Lions Club welcomed Dr. Rodney Cline dean of Northeast Junior College who discussed proposed higher education bills before the state legislature. He warned that separating the college from Louisiana State University would hurt efficiency and raise taxes. Lions unanimously supported contacting representatives. Scotty Curry's transfer to Florida was noted with best wishes. Guests Edward Strong and George Moses attended. The next meeting will be led by Lion J. Kelley.

North Monroe Lions Club Rodney Cline Northeast Junior College Louisiana State University Louisiana Dean Cline Baton Rouge Lion George W. Guerriero Lion Fran J. Brennan Lion Scotty Curry Lions International Florida Scotty Lions of North Monroe The Monroe Lions Club Lion J. Kelley

Culver Tests Earn Woods Full Culver Battery Honor

Wayne Harvey Woods of Monroe completed his Culver Military Academy tests for special excellence in the field artillery unit and is authorized to wear the CB award marking full membership. The tests covered weapons knowledge, technical instruction, and an Indiana driving safety exam. Cadet Woods is the son of Harold L. Woods of Monroe.

Culver Ind Wayne Harvey Woods Hilton Street Monroe Culver Military Academy Culver Battery Military Department Indiana Woods Harold L. Woods

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Mississippi

Walter Hodge and Laura Ruth Archer, both of Corinth, Mississippi, are issued a license. David Garrett Jr and Dorothea Claire Girault, both of Monroe, receive licenses. Robert Osmond Berry and Ane nette Ragland, of West Monroe, obtain licenses. Henry F Patrick of Monroe and Mary Grace Hart of West Monroe also receive licenses. The note about oyster meat is unrelated trivia.

Walter Hodge Laura Ruth Archer Corinth David Garrett, Jr Dorothea Claire Girault Monroe Robert Osmond Berry Anenette Ragland West Monroe Henry F. Patrick Mary Grace Hart

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