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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

13

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Martha Gilleland in Keokuk

A bridal shower for Miss Martha Gilleland daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Martin Monroe was held Wednesday June 7 at 7 00 p m honoring her ahead of her marriage to Charlie H Garris June 14 in Keokuk Iowa Hosts were Mrs H J Lane and her daughter Judy with Mr and Mrs A A Garris of Wesson Arkansas noted as in law spouses.

Martha Gilleland Inglewood Drive Monroe Linda Clark Brigette Cymbal Susan Stewart Phyllis Kulcke Gay Demmary Frances Jones Judy Harrison Edgar L. Harrison Betty Hines R. S. Hines Carol McKinley Shreveport Kathy Talton David Eppinette Ed Cromwell Susie Brian Winnfield Peggy Nan Cutts June Barry Lake Providence R. E. Poole Mary Alice Thomas Oak Grove L. M. Welch Bobby Medlin Thurman Laurel J. B. McCoy Vernon McCoy Don Cooper Marie Smith Fred Brownlee Leonard Basset Linda Bassett Frank Swayze Clara Stroud Bernie Auld T. E. Chaney B. B. Gates Elmer Jeffers E. B. Clower W. H. Hendry S. E. Holloway Bess Sharp John Clark E. C. Roark Jr E. C. Roark Miss Norris James M. Norris James W. Walters Linda Walters Travis Pettigrew Theda Pettigrew J. A. Norris Martha Norris Marvin Kitchens Sue Weir Diana Cobb Edward Castleberry Rhoda Rose Pettigrew Bobby Mears Fern Taylor O. L. Weir

New Indoor Decor Pole Tree For 4 or 5 Inch Pots

A new flower pole tree with adjustable holders for 4 and 5 inch clay pots enhances indoor gardening decor. It complements a pole tree setup and suits window displays or floor to ceiling spaces like bookcases and cabinets. A separate note mentions a wax finish for aluminum venetian blinds and a cosmetic cream from a plastic surgeon now marketed by his daughter Irma Shorell.

Irma Shorell Miss Shorell

Quickies by Ken Reynolds Stop calling me Pet in this apartment

The Weathered snippets show a humorous clash over terms of endearment as a reader balks at a nickname in a classified ad. The exchange underscores strict language rules in a public listing and resident sensitivity to names.

News-Star— World

Various Club Memos and Circles Schedule for June

A listing of club events from Dixie Chapter No. 179 and Monroe Temple No. 1 with Honorary Grand Representatives and Grand Committee members. Includes Flag Day observance and birthday anniversary party. Church circles at First Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian and First Baptist lists with dates, addresses, and meeting times for June 13.

Dixie Order of Eastern Star - Masonic Temple Monroe Temple Pythian Sisters Castle Hall St. John Oscar Johnson Harrison Bobby Bradford Eason Place Bryant King Columbia Road First Baptists First Baptist Church D. Bingham Oak Drive W. Tom Davis Glenmar Vernon McCoy Hilton Fred Be Nettie Fay Moore Layton

Dear Abby Etiquette Not Changed by ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

The reader questions shower etiquette and etiquette standards. Abby says relatives should not host multiple showers and cash requests are crude. Decline politely to stop the shower racket, and consider family dynamics when advising the bride.

Abigail van Buren Abby

A Visit Brings Wilson Mize Family to West Monroe

ALONG The OUACHITA MR. AND MRS. NEILLE A WILSON and Al Cliff Mize and daughter Rose Ann arrived Saturday for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. Clifton Mize, 118 Copely, West Monroe. MISS DORIS SOLOMON left Saturday for Blue Star Camp for a two week regional Temple youth session. Carolyn Diane named for Frank D Cox and Mrs Cox of Shreveport born May 27. Mrs. H W Eller son and children from Roanoke Rapids arrived for a visit with Frances Thompson and H G Thompson family members to be joined later by Mr. Ellerson.

Neille A. Wilson al Cliff Mize Rose Ann H. Clifton Mize Copely West Monroe Doris Solomon Blue Star Temple Seymour Solomon Country Club Road Carolyn Diane Frank D. Cox Shreveport H. W. Ellerson Wat Elizabeth Jim Roanoke Rapids North Carolina

McEacharn Norris Wedding Tie to Weekend Celebrations

A multi event wedding sequence unfolds for Judith Norris and Stanley McEacharn Jr at Highland Baptist Church with rehearsals at Paragon Club. Host families from Delhi and West Monroe plus friends from Bastrop Farmerville and Winnsboro join pre nuptial dinners and luncheons at Highland Park Country Club Bayou DeSiard Club and other venues culminating in a Saturday ceremony.

Judith Holland Norris Stanley Doyle McEacharn Jr Highland Baptist Church Stanley Doyle McEacharn Sr Delhi J. M. Norris West Monroe Paragon Club McEacharn Norris Sue Weir Diana Cobb Rickey Hepner Eugene Dupuy Edward Castleberry J. M. Norris II W. H. Hill III Harold Hill Jan and Lynn Wilson Bobby Wilson George Orr Bastrop Nelson Orr Stein Bougham Jr Farmerville Morris McKinney Frank McEacharn Sonny Dozier Henry Stubbs Rosedale Mississippi Cedric Wilson Frank and Rickey Lake Providence Highland Park Country Club Miss Norris Bayou DeSiard Country Club McEacharn Sr Major Boone Winnsboro

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