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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

6

Adorable Marian Martin pattern for little girl dress

Sewing notice offers pattern 9339 for a sun dress with ruffly collar, bloomers, bonnet in sizes 2 4 6 8 10. Includes fabric yardage and supplies. Request twenty five cents for pattern from Marian Martin Monroe News-Star Pattern Dept New York. Also advertises Marian Martin Fashion Book with a free towel beach robe pattern and fifteen cents for the book.

Marian Martin Monroe News-Star Pattern Department West 18Th Street New York

Wava Jenkins Feted At Luncheon By Mrs E F Dalton

A luncheon at a local tea room honored Miss Wava Jenkins bride elect. Hostess Mrs Edward F Dalton presented a china piece. Attendees included Mrs W M Jenkins Mrs Harry G Frazier Miss Elsiher Frazier Mrs George M Snellines Jr Mrs Howard B Coons of Louisville and Mrs Edward F Dalton.

Wava Jenkins E. F. Dalton Edward F. Dalton Miss Jenkins W. M. Jenkins Harry G. Frazier Elsiher Frazier George M. Snellines, Jr Howard B. Coons Louisville, Ky

Delta Rho Deltas Host Meeting In Strother Home

Sigma Chapter of the Delta Rho Delta sorority gathered at Miss Kate Strother's home with Miss Sara Guy as co host. Archon Miss Dorothy Horton led the business session, treasurer Miss Violet DeCair reported, and a public book review by Mrs. Julia Morrow Gilmer was planned for June 27. Members present include Miss Horton Miss Humble Miss Kirkpatrick Miss Mickel Ann Mickel Mrs Harrell Mrs Roddy Jr Miss Wilma Smith Miss Lillie Glenn Mrs J Howard Carroll Mrs D C Metcalf Miss Juanita George Mrs Vaughan Phelps Miss Jean Meador Mrs Johnnie Butler Mrs Bertha Patterson Miss Helen Youngblood Miss Freeda Mickel Mrs James Simrall Mrs Hugh Milligan Miss Violet DeCair Miss Sara Guy Mrs W J Fields and Miss Kate Strother. Broadcast authorizations for 1948 rose 400 over the prior year, totaling nearly 4000 with 3163 major outlets.

Sigma Chapter Delta Rho Delta Sorority Kate Strother Sara Guy Dorothy Horton Violet DeCair Julia Morrow Gilmer Shreveport Miss Horton Mary Humble Marguerite Kirkpatrick Ann Mickel J. M. Harrell Frank Roddy, Jr Wilma Smith Lillie Glenn J. Howard Carroll D. C. Metcalf Juanita George Vaughan Phelps Jean Meador Johnnie Butler Bertha Patterson Helen Youngblood Freeda Mickel James Simrall Hugh Milligan W. J. Fields

Society Calendar Highlights June 14 1949

Community groups schedule meetings across Monroe on Tuesday June 14 including Woman's International Auxiliary at 612 North Sixth Street 7:30 p.m. and Friendship Temple No 3 at Castle Hall. Presbyterian Women and other church circles plan sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with numerous hostesses and locations listed.

Woman's International Auxiliary Fred Stalnaker North Sixth Street Friendship Temple Castle Hall J. L. Jones, Jr Hawthorne Guy Campbell N. Third Fred Mitchell Stubbs William Rodriguez Park Avenue Fred Stovall Gussie Alcorn Rochelle C. K. Crandall N. Fifth A. J. Shotwell Forsythe Ave J. Blanks Parker Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Juanita Porter Jackson O. D. Brasher Tom Lees College J. A. Combs Myrtle W. M. Wood Carolina J. T. Benson Grayling Lane H. S. Stansel Auburn College Place Baptist Church Bob Sellers McGuire Avenue Iris Moor College Avenue L. C. Richardson Spurgeon Drive H. E. Griffith Edgewater Garden W. C A. L. Bridger de- Siard Road First Baptist Church Monroe John M. Drouet Mamie Jo Drouet Wava Jenkins J. P. Simmons Gordon Church F. C. Reynolds South Third H. E. Martin R. B Pilant North Fourth Gilbert Stovall T. E. Sturgeon Morning Circle A. R. Doughty Erin Alma Graves Cecile Jones Louise Ann Friendship Temple No Monroe Morning World Cosmopolitan Club Delta Delta Delta Miss Ann Crandall North Fifth St Avenue Club John Kelley Marie Place Clara Monroe James Kelley Russell Ray Amman Liberty Home Demonstration Club Hattie Wallace

Permits Issued For Dwellings And Remodels In City

Miss Julia Wossman gains permission to move a frame dwelling from 313 Wood Street to the 1200 block of St John Street at a cost of 1000 dollars. J M Rabb is the contractor. Lester V Carr authorized to construct a duplex cabin at 3106 Pearl Street costing 1250 dollars by day labor. Susan Young to build a cabin of scrap material at 1509 Washington Street costing 200 dollars by day labor. Estelle Scott permitted to remodel a dwelling at 313 North Eleventh Street. J J Preston contractor. project cost 600 dollars.

Julia Wossman Wood Street St. John Street J. M. Rabb Lester V. Carr Pearl Street Susan Young Washington Street Estelle Scott North Eleventh Street J. J. Preston

D A R Hears Talk On Flag At Meeting Friday

Mrs Ray L Junod spoke on Flag Day at Fort Miro Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting held at the chapter house Friday afternoon. She traced the flag origin and its 1912 adoption by Taft executive order. Regent Gladys B Sperry presided as reports from chairmen on American music schools Americanism genealogical research flag use and other duties were heard.

Ray L. Junod Fort Miro Daughters of the American Revolution Taft Manning McGuire James St. Wooten James Conway Liner Harriet Boyle John Coon Jack Hayes Jase Johnson Joseph Renwick Gladys B. Sperry Fagan Cox Lewis Slater Gilbert Stovall James R. Wooten Frances Flanders June Lewis E. G. Calvert Quachita Parish Gladys Sperry E. G

Names of Local Women Gather for Charity Event

Calvert and a long list of women including Mrs Gilbert Stovall Mrs Manning McGuire Mrs Ray L Junod Miss Mary Clay Mrs Lewis Slater Miss Francis Fransis Mrs Stanley Blower Mrs O M Grisham Mrs O R Lewis Mrs W E Smith Miss June Lewis Mrs C E Buckley Mrs Fagan Cox Mrs Jase Johnson Mrs Shelby Meek Mrs Austin Miller Mrs Thomas Leigh Mrs Robert Hair Mrs Bradley Waelder Mrs James R Wooten Mrs C R Russell Miss Harriet Boyle Mrs John Coon Mrs N W Dawson and Mrs W D Bates participate in a community charity gathering.

Social Notes From Monroe And Nearby

Hodge Mr and Mrs A J Maxwell and Doris are guests of Mr and Mrs Hodge Bryan in Monroe this week. Versey Nalley remains in critical condition after a major operation at Hodge Clinic. W E Schmidt of Hodge hosted their weekend guests, daughter and husband Eddie Skerd of Monroe. Mrs Haskel Rasbury of Ruston is visiting with Noel Rasbury's family. Rufus Wilkerson and children have returned home to Houston after visiting relatives here, with S G S Black of Shreveport and S O Black of Dallas among the guests.

Brewer Godfrey Pargoud Boulevard Evelyn Cauble Jarrell Columbia Dan Moore C. B. Flinn Frances Dickson York A. J. Maxwell Doris Mrs. Hodge Bryan Monroe Versey Nalley Mr. Nalley Hodge Clinic W. E. Schmidt Hodge Eddie Skerd Haskel Rasbury Ruston Noel Rasbury Rufus Wilkerson Houston Texas

Local Social Roundup Notices Include Travel and Health

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vail hosted Tuesday. Mr. S O Black recovers from a major foot operation. James Jimerson and S J Spell traveled to Houston to visit relatives. L E Black visited Natchez Sunday with companions. Jiles Thomas and spouse attended a Saline Church singing convention. Raymond Harvey of Tyler Texas stayed at a local home as a guest.

Gilbert Vail S. O. Black James Jimerson S. J. Spell Houston Texas Jiles Thomas Saline Church Raymond Harvey Tyler, Texas

Engagement of Thelma Jean Comp ton to Artis Hammett

Mr. and Mrs. Julius Norrod Compton of Farmerville announce the engagement of their daughter Thelma Jean to Artis Byron Hammett of West Monroe. The couple will wed June 19 at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Farmerville with Rev. Luther B. Hall officiating.

Julius Norrod Compton Farmerville Thelma Jean Dallas Texas Artis Byron Hammett West Monroe First Baptist Church of Luther B. Hall

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Carian Martin Jean Faulk Gene Krupa A. V. Miller, Jr Dr. Miller League of Women Voters Virginia Hotel Ptill Corvette Monroe Tent & Awning CO St. Grand St Terri Robes Carter Polo and U.S Kelia St. John Delta Rho L. E. Black Natchez Mississippi Harrison St Faetee Keene Selby Arch Nunn-Bush Nunn Women’s & Children’s Shoes Aap Ae DeSiard Shoe Store Faone
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