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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

4

Tea honors Rev and Mrs Ratelle at Edgewater Gardens

About 100 guests attended an afternoon tea at the bayou home of Mr and Mrs O N McNeil in Edgewater Gardens honoring the Rev and Mrs Robert Sk Ratelle of St Thomas Episcopal Mission. The Ratelles plan to move July 1 to Alexandria where he becomes rector of St James church.

Bayou O. N. McNeil Edgewater Gardens Robert Sk. Ratelle St. Thomas Episcopal Mission Llanntnana E. F. Hayward Grace Church C. T. Baird Ginger Donald Diane Entrican Donna Jean Jing Mirs. McNeil Sam = Donald Frank Maxwell Eloise Cann Ratelle McNeil St. Thomas St. Alban's Alexandria St. James’ Church

Club Members Tour Synope Plantation Gardens

About 100 guests toured Synope Plantation near Columbia as the Reynolds family opened their gardens and home to several garden clubs. Hosts included Miss Jennie Reynolds and family members with assistance from local and visiting guests. refreshments were served on the terrace amid a formal garden and seasonal blossoms.

Synope Plantation O. N. Reynold Columbia Wisner Garden Club Caldwell Parish Garden Club Caldwell Parish Home Demonstration Club Ouachita Area Jack Bagwell Gerald Mitton Nashville, Tenn Willie Mae Seab Jane McGowan John Crump

Mrs Varnado and Leath Feted at Brownie Party

Informal morning party at the Bruce Lindsey home honored Brownie leaders Mrs. E. M. Varnado and Mrs. C E Leath of Troop 8. Hostesses were Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Charles Vaughn. Guests included numerous Brownie mothers who presented coffee warmers to the honorees.

T He Bruce Lindsey E. M. Varnado C. FE. Leath Troop 8 Lindsey Charles Vaughn E. B. Pounds BE. V. Hunt R. A. Warner W. R. Davis J. T. Avery G. R. Fowler K. Bradshaw C. FE. Gibson B. F. Hale J. W. Billard W. H. Chambliss A. W. Christmas

Magnolia Visit Highlights Local News

Mrs. W. D. Walter and children spend the week in Magnolia Mississippi visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith of Monroe announce the birth of their second child Daniel Ralph. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Joiner and Mrs. Johanna Smith with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dunning Jr. and their son Phil I arriving last week to visit the Dunning family on Marie Place.

James W. Smith Monroe Daniel Ralph Ralph W. Joiner Airs Johanna Smith Phil Dunning Jr Phil Mrs Phil Dunning Marie Place

Scout Cooking Classes Begin at United Gas Service Center

Registration for the Girl Scout cooking class opens Friday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 00 at the United Gas Service Center. Miss Peggy Hemphill will teach the six session course for next year’s fifth and sixth graders, covering Cook Food Nutrition and Hostess badges. Sessions run June 25 27 29 and July 24 and 6 starting at 9 30 each morning with limit of 35 girls. A teen class is planned for August with date to be announced.

United Gas Service Center Peggy Hemphill

Miss Ann Flinn Nuptial Parties Highlight Week

Nuptial celebrations centered on Miss Ann Flinn with a coke party hosted by Miss Betty Scott and her mother on North Third Street. A Tuesday swimming party and barbecue at the Morgan home featured the groom to be Hall Peyton Jr with friends from Wayne Pennsylvania and Dallas Texas. A luncheon at La Casa Tea room included guests from Mer Rouge Monroe and Marque Texas among others.

Ann Flinn Betty Scott Tom Scott North Third Street Flinn Gay Olcott Lynda Davis Minette Smith Jo Marie Ellet Marcia Faulk Linda Hornbeak Marilyn Crowley Sally Oliver Carolyn Cumming Carolyn Boyce Helen Theus Hall Peyton, Jr Craig Morgan John Jordan Morgan Forsythe Ave Ralph Jones Wayne Penn Donald Bacon Jr Mel Rouge Shirley McDonald Pat Reitzell Nell Bridge Marjorie Ann Butler Dallas Texas Ray Rhymes Tommy Dansby Oliver Andrensen Justin Pierce Clifton Flinn Ivy Jordan G. L. Morgan Miss Flinn la Casa Jessie Graves Ross Graves Mer Rouge G. A. Hume Jack Yeldell Lenna Armstrong Betty Ross Graves Monroe

Mrs. J. A. Acree Hosts Colony HDC Meeting

The Colony Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. J. A. Acree's home on White's Ferry road. They discussed food preservation and freezer use. Mrs. L. J. Bower demonstrated frosted lemon pie and freezing. Reports covered gardening nutrition clothing family life and flower arrangement. Three new members and six visitors joined for social time.

Colony Home Demonstration Club J. A. Acree White’s Ferry Road L. J. Bower

Soldier Chapman in honor guard greet new Army commander

In Nurnberg Germany PFC Joe P Chapman a communications specialist with the Sto Armored Cavalry Regiment joined an honor guard greeting Lt General Bruce C Clarke on his first Merrell Barracks visit in Nurnberg Chapman entered the Army in January 1955 after basic at Fort Ord California and arrived in Europe in August Jade

Nurnberg Germany Joe P. Chapman Ithe Grayson Bruce C. Clarke Seventh Army Merrell Barracks Sto Armored Cavalry Regiment Chapman Army Fort Ord Calif Europe

Misses Summer Outfit Pattern 9276 Ad

Paris inspired two piece dress pattern 9276 for Misses sizes 10 through 18. Includes a molded bodice and slim skirt in linen or checked cotton with a small waist. prints show flattering fit and full Sew Chart guidance. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Marian Martin News-Star pattern dept.

Paris Marian Martin News-Star Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Yvone

Buffet Luncheon Noted At McGuire HDC Meeting

Mrs. Euna Spielman demonstrated buffet meal preparation for the McGuire Home Demonstration Club during a recent meeting at Mrs. Bill C. Downey’s home. Reports on family life and nutrition were given by Mrs. QO. T. Audirseh and Mrs. R. M. Hollier, and a committee was formed to plan an August family picnic. A luncheon followed for members and guests including Mrs. D. E. Taylor, Mrs. O. T. Audirsch, Mrs. Albert Sweeney, and others.

McGuire Hdc Euna Spielman Bill C. Downey QO. T. Audirseh R. M. Hollier Bd. E. Taylor O. T. Audirsch Albert Sweeney C. S. Coon Lorene Allen Walter Krone L. H. Caldwell J. L. Maxwell B. W. Clark E. L. Womack Jd. O. Lolley W. B. Burrows E. M. Granberry A. T. Stout

Birthday Celebrated for Marilyn Rose Morrell Third Birthday

Marilyn Rose Morrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Morrell celebrated her third birthday with a party at home last week Attendees included Johnny Miletello Salvadore Miletello Jo Louise Miletello Deborah Anne Fontana Lucille Miletello Carolyn Jo Fontana Jo Marie Fontana Maria Elena Secalla Kay Frances Mikie Donnie Susie Inzina Michael Ray Miletello Patricia Miletello Ronnie Miletello S J Cicero Betty Jane and Donna Miletello Patty and Frankie Joseph Sarah Ann Barnette Judy and Jo Ann Genusa

Marilyn Rose Morrell Peter Morrell Johnny Miletello Salvadore Miletello Jo Louise Miletello Deborah Anne Fontana Lucille Miletello Carolyn Jo Fontana Jo Marie Fontana Maria Elena Secalla Kay Frances Mikie Donnie Susie Inzina Michael Ray Miletello Patricia Miletello Ronnie Miletello S. J. Cicero Betty Jane Donna Mile

Benefit Games Planned By Auxiliary at St Francis Hospital

The St Francis Hospital Auxiliary schedules its annual benefit card party for Monday afternoon June 18 at 2 o clock in the hospital auditorium. Mrs G P Gray Jr presides with Mrs Marcus Napp Mrs Carroll Summer Mrs Roy Kelly and Mrs Echard Wheeler assisting. Mrs Kelly will run duplicate games and Mrs Carroll Summer handles bridge Samba and Canasta. Prizes await each table and reservations are urged by calling Mrs Mapp at 5 2557 or Mrs Summer at 3 1135.

St. Francis Hospital G. P. Gray, Jr Marcus Napp Carroll Summer Roy Kelly Echard Wheeler Kelly Mapp Summer Noone

Two Madison Parish Supervisors Attend Work Conference

Mrs. A. M. Ejisely elementary supervisor of Madison Parish and her assistant Mrs. Frances Robinson left Sunday for Baton Rouge where they will attend a supervisors work conference.

Madison Parish Tallulah A. M. Ejisely Frances Robinson Baton Rouge

Bridal Parties Precede Paylor Arrant Wedding

A series of pre wedding events for Miss Anne Arrant and Kermit Paylor occurred at the Church of Christ and local venues. Hosted by Mrs. John Varner and Miss Carol Warner, Miss Florence Filhiol, and Mrs. J. A. Acree plus Mrs. P. W. Parker, guests attended coke hours, a La Casa Tea Room luncheon, and miscellaneous showers. Attendees included Miss Virginia Dunn Miss Patsy Doane and Miss Betty Warren among others.

Anne Arrant Kermit Paylor Church of Christ John Varner Carol Warner Florence Jean Filhiol la Casa Tea Room J. A. Acree P. W. Parker Warner Florence Filhiol Virginia Dunn Patsy Doane Marilyn Gill Mary Virginia Swayze Gerry Kenny Delores Gonzales Faith Johnson Alice

Duplicate Games Claim Interest at Country Club

The duplicate winners on Tuesday night at the Country Club include North South with Mrs Noland Harvey and Mrs Ned Leigh taking second. Dr and Mrs Carroll Summers tied for third with Mr and Mrs Allen. East West results show Mr and Mrs P B Snodgrass first and Mr and Mrs Lucian Harris second, with a multi way tie for third among several pairs.

Noland Harvey Ned Leigh Carroll Sum

Miss Hair Honored At Informal Tea In Lake Providence

Miss DeAnn Hair bride elect of Bobby Joe Tullos is honored at an informal tea hosted by Miss George Ann Hitler and Miss Virginia Hitler at the Hair family home in Lake Providence. Guests include Mrs. Jeff Hair and Mrs. Clyde Turner of Oak Grove and several local and Houston visitors who dropped by between four and five.

Lake Providence George Ann Virginia Hitler DeAnn Hair Bobby Joe Tullos Trousseau Hair Jeff Hair Clyde Turner Oak Grove Jere Land Joyce McDaniel Annette Parra

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