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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
4
The note lists contact phones for the Margaret Land Society editor as 2516 and a residence line 7676, indicating how to reach the key personnel.
Mrs. Emmett L. Mitchell departs Friday for a Ruston home and was feted in multiple farewell events. Hostesses included Mrs. Raymond John, Mrs. George W. Levert, Mrs. Amos C. Warner, Mrs. William Dent, and Mrs. Gere Tharpe with bridge parties at Bayou DeSiard Country Club and a Rendezvous luncheon and supper hosted by Hargrove.
The article lists the Hargroves and numerous couples including Mr. and Mrs. Jamar Adcock, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. William Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Gere Tharpe, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Fluesmelter, Mr. and Mrs. Amos C. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Oliphint, and Mr. and Mrs. John Brown as attendees at a social event.
The Fourth district honored Mrs. Inez D. Miller and Mr. John W. Able with an inspection in Farmerville. Farmerville Chapter No. 207 hosted a blue and gold banquet with tributes, music, honorary membership certificates, and a district meeting at the high school gymnasium.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Bettis hosted his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs James Wallace Betis of Shreveport. Mr and Mrs R J Goza Jr announce the birth of Cynthia Jean a daughter born June 10 at St Francis Hospital with grandparents D E West and R J Goza.
Peiping Radio reports Romeo and Juliet was performed in Peiping Tuesday night marking Shakespeare's first appearance on the Communist Chinese stage. Reds cheered the production and its portrayal of Shakespearean romance amid cultural exchanges.
Lucy Kleinschmidt bride elect of Dick Seidenspinner was honored at a Thursday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Veazey Mrs Crathirds and Miss Berta Hanna at the Veazey home Festive magnolias hydrangeas white daisies and stock decorated the rooms A blue frock and white carnations complemented her corsage Guests included Corinne Kleinschmidt mother of the bride and many other relatives and friends.
Miss Mary Moseley was honored at a graduation party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kiley Mangum and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips at the Mangum home. Guests from Lake Providence included L. B. Moseley and son Lewis of Oak Grove, with numerous local attendees mingling on the veranda.
The United Spanish War Auxili ary plans a luncheon at 12 30 p m at the Lotus Club. L B Faulk Unit 13 holds a 730 p m regular meeting at the American Legion Home. CWF Group 5 of the First Christian Church meets with Mrs F O Seymour at 305 Vernon West Monroe at 730 p m. The Creative Writing Group meets with Mrs J R White at 508 Arkansas Avenue at 730 p m.
Mr and Mrs L R White of Highway 80 West Monroe host a Sunday reception from 4 to 6 at their home to mark their golden wedding anniversary. Their children Mr and Mrs A L White and Mr and Mrs John M Drouet will host, and friends are invited.
Ladies sewing pattern 9280 offers a flattering princess line dress suitable for shorter fuller figures. Includes sizes 14 to 24 with half sizes and yardage for 35 inch fabric. Complete illustrated Sew Chart and simple diagram. send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra mailing per pattern to Marian Martin News-Star Pattern Dept.
Social events in Rayville honor Frances Hatch and her fiancé George L. Gladney Jr as wedding week festivities unfold. Luncheon hosts include Mrs. W. L. Husted Jr and Mrs. J. E. Ball with guests such as Mrs. Lyman Gladney, Miss Carrie Hatch, and Miss Bette Faust. A tea at Mrs. Burk’s home follows, with two hundred attendees. Additional luncheon at the Magnolia Restaurant features Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs. Noble among honorees. The linen shower hosted by Mary Holt Myrick includes Miss Patricia Byrd and several attendants. A Sunday rehearsal supper at Red Mouth marks the culmination of pre-nuptial events with extended family and friends in attendance.
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