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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
14
In a Dear Abby column, an 85-year-old mother living with her children longs for a small private space and independence, while her well-off kids, fearing social judgment, refuse retirement home placement and weigh family loyalty against her happiness. The reply criticizes the children's selfishness and supports honoring the mother's wish for independence.
Read instructions advise placing small potatoes in muffin tins before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent burned fingers. This technique keeps potatoes neatly portioned and makes oven handling safer.
A reader asks about celebrating a 25th wedding anniversary in New York with shows, dining, and Atlantic City plans. The column offers theater booking tips, restaurant suggestions, and off season travel ideas, plus guidance on presenting AA status to employers.
Miss Carol Jean Jolly and Sherman Lee Jones exchanged candlelight vows at Evangeline Baptist Church Wildesville on Friday June 4 at 7 pm Rev William C Busby officiated the double ring ceremony The couple will reside in Jonesville Parents are Mr and Mrs Charles Jolly of Wildsville and Mr and Mrs Ray Jones of Sandy Lake The wedding featured pink roses white gladioli lace and satin details with a reception in the church social hall Continued on another page.
WOW Grove 6288 held its June meeting at the WOW Hall with President Lila Walsworth presiding. New members Betty Alford and Shelia Alford were welcomed and a cake sale was announced for Saturday June 19 at 7 p.m. at the WOW Hall East Highway 80.
Miss Brenda Sue Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleve land Steve Lawrence Monroe was feted with a miscellaneous shower and bridal tea in Orange Texas. She is engaged to Lloyd Farris Sittig son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Howard Sittig of Orange with an August 21 wedding planned at Lakeshore Baptist Church Monroe. About 75 guests attended the 3 to 5 pm event with co hosts and family members in attendance.
A reflective sermon text pleads for humility and charity in public service. It petitions God to curb pride, self interest, and harsh judgment while praising faithful workers who labor from love rather than law. It asks for humor, restraint, and spiritual renewal in leadership.
A joint meeting of the Louisiana Engineering Society and the LES Ladies Auxiliary was held at the Mai Kai Restaurant. James W. Moore spoke on North Louisiana highways. Officers installed included Mrs. Albert McKee as president and Mrs. F. E. Moncia as president elect.
A teen asks about a boyfriend entering the priesthood and the timing of such a life path. Advice is given that he should be allowed to decide, with emphasis on acceptance and patience while noting the long road of eight years of study before priesthood. A second letter asks how to handle a boy who calls a girl a street walker and spreads gossip. the guidance is to drop the relationship to protect reputation.
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