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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
14
A guide to selecting Father's Day shirts urges confirming the recipient's collar style and size, checking construction quality, fabric types, and guarantees. It notes wash-and-wear options like nylon and Dacron blends, emphasizes stripes over bold designs, and suggests starting with a subdued stripe for a white shirt man.
Advertises pattern 9069 for Misses' sizes 10 to 18 with a flattering summer sheath design. Notes fabric yardage for size 16, printed directions, and mailing cost of 35 cents plus 10 cents mailing per pattern. Provides Marian Martin pattern department address in New York.
Beth Blair advises readers on coordinating accessories with a beige chiffon dress and autumn haze mink stole. She suggests mixing harmonizing tones or pairing matching shoes and bag with a contrasting hat, and notes pastel shoe options for summer. She also addresses appropriate attire for church weddings advising against sports clothes and recommending a soft dressmaker suit with complementary accessories.
The article offers practical guidance on cleaning felt baby shoes by removing inner soles and laces washing with lukewarm soap rinsing and drying shaping then brushing for fluffiness It also advises storing garden tools in sand with small oil to prevent rust closing bags with pipe cleaners and replacing furniture on wet carpet with waxed paper. It continues with spring fruit punch garnishes and simple seafood and egg dish ideas with basic cooking steps.
A Friday luncheon at Bayou Desiard Country Club honored Miss Lynda Garrett before her marriage to O C Fentress Jr at First Baptist Church West Monroe. Hostesses Mrs Edward Holmes Jr and aides arranged pink and blue hydrangea centerpieces with fern and pink candles. Guests included Mrs Edward Garrett and other relatives with the matron of honor from Houston, Eletha Moore Prior.
Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown hosted a bridge party at their Edgewater Garden home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Credille Calhoun before their forthcoming move to Clearwater Florida. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Faulk Jr and others in attendance.
Blend liverwurst with cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Season to taste and serve as a spread for crackers.
A Shreveport social page lists Mrs Elmer Slagle Mrs EK T Lamkin Mrs T O Bancroft and Speed Bancroft attending a midday party and the marriage of Louise Lee to John Gardner Nelson at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Others plan vacations and conferences with relatives in Greensboro Virginia Beach Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
A collection of Dear Abby questions covers a wide range of family and morality issues. Topics include a country teacher accused of bathing a student, unwanted gifts and Father's Day, teens in love and temptation, and a man seeking children after marrying a single mother. Abby offers cautious, pragmatic guidance.
Members of the Madison Parish Garden Club enjoyed the annual June picnic at the Scurria summer camp at Lake Bruin on Tuesday. Tallulah DAR members gathered at Mrs. J. G. Wyly's plantation home where regent Mrs. H. P. Warden presided and discussed National Continental Congress topics and national defense.
The Home Garden Club held its annual meeting with a flower show in First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Hostesses were Mrs. E. M. Henderson Eva Prentice and G. C. Williams. Mrs. Harrison presided. Blue ribbon winners included Mrs. J. A. Funston Mrs. W. R. Mosley Mrs. John Warner Mrs. Armand Wroten and Mrs. L. A. Smith.
Summer visitors and brides inspired multiple gatherings in Lake Providence last week. Miss Jean Cain, bride elect, attended afternoon and morning parties hosted by local families as she prepared for her June wedding. Eighty guests joined various events, with floral decorations, pastel arrangements, and festive refreshments noted throughout.
A recipe notes to add one can of condensed mince meat to cookie mix. Blend well and bake according to the cookie mix instructions for a new dessert using mince meat in the batter.
A person questions a marriage based on self protection and another man’s child. They advise consulting a clergyman or attorney to address possible pretenses and seek proper counsel.
Michigan State University horticulture extension specialist Fred Widmeyer notes most plants rest during the year. They may shed leaves or halt growth for weeks, with tropical plants resting in fall or winter. Do not apply fertilizer during rest to avoid soil salt buildup that could harm the plant.
iMarak, Miss Sharon Shirey, Miss Glenda Lewis, and Miss Mary Jo Provine of Tallulah are listed among contestants for a regional pageant. The event highlights local entrants and community attendance is expected.
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