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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

6

Brownies Become Girl Scouts At Impressive Ceremonies

Several Brownie Scout troops held fly-up and investiture ceremonies promoting girls to intermediate Scouting. Ten of seventeen girls lit candles for the Girl Scout laws as leaders pinned pins and the groups shared refreshments.

Georgia Tucker School American Legion P.T. A Corbin Turpin, Jr Bernard Levi Dick Dean R. D. Noble Claude Simpson J. W. Young H. E. Rabin A. E. Duncan Troop 25 Millsaps School C. W. Anderson Rabin Mitchell School First Methodist Church Annis Kile Amos Hood Oren Akins Barkdull-Faulk A. L. Lea Lida Benton School G. D. Burker W. E. Chitty

Thelma Bryan McConathy Weds Henry Everett in Quitman

Thelma Bryan McConathy of Quitman Louisiana married Henry Keith Everett son of R H Everett of Forest Louisiana at the bride’s home. Rev C H Muxworthy officiated. A reception followed with white and pink decor. Both are Louisiana Tech graduates. they will reside in Alexandria where Everett works as a social security counselor for employees.

Thelma Bryan McConathy Henry Everett Quitman Louisiana Henry Keith Everett R. H. Everett Forest C. H. Muxworthy The Forest Baptist Church Johnnie Miller Waynesboro J. W. Allbrooks Ray Shetley Winnfield Bryan Everett Taft MacConathy J. W. Alsbrook Jimmie Pilcher Tullos Gloria Jean Pilcher Tulles Louisiana Tech Forest School Alexandria Social Security Office Doyl Carr C. W. Aswell Minor Loventhal Frank Melinski Taft McConathy Patsy Joyce Nancy Jo McConathy George McConathy H. G Bastrop John D. Miller Martha

Long Island Building Figure Cites Housing Growth

A report notes an average expenditure of 1450 dollars for furniture appliances hardware draperies and house items across new homes. It states 64000 dwellings were built in the four Long Island counties.

Long Island Coun

Futrell sisters depart for Phoenix guests of Ridge family

Carolyn and Janis Futrell left Tuesday for Phoenix Arizona to visit Mr and Mrs George W Ridge and their sons George Jr and James Sterling. William M Snabnet announces birth of first child a son John Ashley on June 13 at a local sanitarium. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Inabnet of this city and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs M A Sullivan of Jackson Mississippi.

Carolyn Janis Futrell Phoenix Ariz George W. Ridge and Sons George, Jr James Sterling William M. Snabnet John Ashley W. B. Inabnet This City M. A. Sullivan Jackson Miss

Jerry Lane To Play Tonight At Bayou DeSiard Country Club

Jerry Lane and his orchestra will perform for a Bayou DeSiard Country Club dance tonight at 9 p.m. A cocktail party starts at 8:30 followed by a floor show. The event is open to members their families and out of town guests.

Phi Kappa Fraternity Tommy Fryant North Sud Island Drive Benjamin Franklin Marshall Fred Petty Chi Omega Bayou DeSiard Country Club Jerry Oakjey Jo Ann Seiss Daughters of the American Revolution Methodist Park Avenue West Monroe Elmer Slagle Tom Rainbolt H. C. Ervin Lois Tubb Warren McGee Catherine Averett Jerry Lane

Pony Express Established in 1860 Fast Mail Route

The U S Government formed the Pony Express in 1860 to speed messages between the eastern states and California. Sixteen months later a telegraph line replaced the service, ending the overland era.

U. S California

Instructions on Canning Berries for Preservation

Mrs Mildred G Swift offers canning guidance for blackberries noting bumper crop and versatile uses. She explains berry selection washing removing stems and packing with hot syrup, plus sugar to fruit ratio and processing times for jars and cans to prevent floatation.

Mildred G. Swift Agricultural Extension Department

Barkdull-Faulk Has Summer Roundup

A summer roundup highlighted a successful year for Barkdull-Faulk P.T.A. Dr Roy Kelly and public health nurse Mrs T Trapp examined all children eligible to begin school in September. Mrs Charles Labranc chaired assisted by Mrs Ed Thomas Mrs John Peters Mrs T E Chaney and Mrs Harvard Nix.

Barkdull - Faulk P.T. A Roy Kelly T. Trapp Charles M. Labranc Ed Thomas John Peters T. E. Chaney Harvard Nix

Kaye and Gaye Thomas Celebrate Thirteenth Birthday

Twin sisters Kaye and Gaye Thomas of Warren Drive celebrate their thirteenth birthday at home last Friday. Close friends joined the party with messages attached to the birthday gifts. A cake with embossed icing was cut and served with ice cream sandwiches and drinks to the celebrants, friends, and several adults including Mr. and Mrs. E. C Roark and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thomas.

Jonnie Marie Avery Joe Jarvis Donald Crowell Jennie Lou Ervin Roger Dishough Glynda Ann Smith Robert Hattaway Mary Frances Pinion Donnie Hattaway Shirley Cotton Buster Thomas Wanda Gayle Davis Atella Jewel Davis Forrest E. C Roark John Ray Cameron P. J. Davis C. W. Thomas

Housing slowdown linked to credit limits hits home furnishing trade

Frederick E. Gibson president of the Long Island Home Builders Institute says surveys show that new home buyers spend less as federal credit restrictions slow home building and reduce demand for furnishings.

New York Frederick E. Gibson The Long Island Home Builders Institute

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