Bridal parties honor Mrs Ralph Smith at Lotus Club
Nell Entrican Society Editor notes a series of events honoring Mrs Ralph Smith and Miss Ann Brown following a recent marriage. About seventy guests attended a Lotus Club cocktail party for the bride elect and the newlywed, with gardenia corsages, spring flowers, and luncheon engagements hosted by Mrs T O Bancroft, Mrs Gene Nash, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Carol Layton
Ann Brown
Lotus Club
Miss Layton
Miss Brown
Mrs. Smith
Carolyn Apperson
Caroline Richard
June Lewis
Sarah Terzia
Robert L. Wood
Dan Moore, Jr
T. O. Bancroft, Jr
T. O. Bancroft
Gene Nash
T. G. Fasterling
Smith
Marguerite Lamkin
Cherry Bernstein
T. G. Easterling
Altrusa Club Hosts Honor Guest At Dinner
Miss Willie Walker of Texarkana seventh district governor of Altrusa International attended a Monroe Altrusa Club dinner Sunday. The event honored guest In AI Song Yang of Seoul Korea, recipient of the second Altrusa Scholarship. Yang, who earned a Vanderbilt School of Nursing degree, will sail June 19 to join Seoul National University Hospital as dean of the Nursing School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Walker
Texarkana
Altrusa International
Monroe
Seoul National University Hospital
Adrienne Carr
Monroe Club
Korea
Walker
Senora M. Delores Para
Mexico
Jena Couple To Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs P E Ted Trichel of Midway will mark their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday June 17 with an open house and reception at their home Sunday June 18 from 3 to 5:30 p m They have lived in LaSalle parish most of their 25 years of marriage and have two children Kathryn Wilbanks Baton Rouge and Billy Midway The press invitation extends only this notice to friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E
Ted) Trichel
Midway
Trichel
LaSalle Parish
H. G. Wilbanks
Kathryn Trichel
Baton Rouge
Billy
Marriage Licenses for Morgan and Thompson Pair
Marvin C. Morgan aged 23 of Mc Laurin Mississippi and Elsa Jean Thompson aged 16 of West Monroe applied for a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin C. Morgan
McLaurin, Miss
Elsa Jean Thompson
West Monroe
Mrs Austin N Hale feted at Forsythe Avenue bridal shower
Bettye Jane Thompson became Mrs Austin Neal Hale after a shower hosted by Mrs Danisby at Forsythe Avenue home. Attendants included the bride’s mother Mrs Ralph Thompson and many friends. The event featured a dais decorated reception, games, gifts presented on a gardenias tray, and a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Neal Hale
Bettye Jane Thompson
E. C. Dansby
Forsythe Avenue
Hale
Ralph Thompson
Homer Cruthirds
Bettye Cruthirds
Joe Combs
George Phebus
Suzanne Phebus
Lewis Harris
Mary Lou Harris
A. D. Murray
James Harbuck
Patsy Harbuck
Benoit Herron
A. M. Serex
Alma Jean Linquist
D. W. Griffith
Danisby
Society Calendar Highlights of Monroe Weddings and Meetings
The society page lists weddings at homes and churches including Miss Ann Brown and Mr. Fred Westrom at 1608 North Fifth at 7 30 PM and Miss Grace King with Mr. Jerry Thomas at First Methodist Church Monroe at 8 PM. Also includes receptions, youth meetings, club circles, and church women’s groups with dates, hosts, and venues across Monroe and West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brown
Fred Westrom
Clyde R. Brown
North Fifth
William Gannaway
Betty Crathirds
DeSiard Road
Grace King
Jerry Thomas
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Tusquahoma Chapter
Methodist
West Monroe
Lewis Slater
Louisiana
Lela Cullom
Tom Rainbolt
Howard Williams
Bernstein Park
Lamkin’s Sunday School
Church and group circle meetings scheduled through afternoon
The First Methodist Church holds a 3 p.m. spiritual life study led by Mrs. E N Jackson. Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters meet at Castle Hall at 8 p.m. for by law revisions and business. Presbyterian Women meet at 2 30 p.m. led by Mrs Culbert Lee on Community Life and the Church. First Christian Circles meet at various locations and times: Circle 1 Mrs T C Burford 207 Erin Ave at 3 30 p.m Circle II Mrs Myrtle Cox 613 Grammont at 2 30 p.m Circle III Mrs R M Kettering 205 Smith St pot-luck at 12 30 p.m Circle IV Mrs J D McKeithen 3001 Gordon Ave at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple No
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Presbyterian Women of
Culbert Lee
First Christian Church
T. C. Burford
Erin Avenue
Myrtle Cox
Grammont
R. M. Kettenring
Smith Street
Circle IV
The
J. D. McKeithen
Gordon Avenue
Watson Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
The Watson Home Demonstration Club met in the school cafeteria with President Eva Geurin calling the session to order. Members reported on their frozen or canned goods and sewing projects, and Beth Peacock read Hustle and Grin. Eva Geurin gave a council report as Euna Spielman and Magelene Hamilton demonstrated zippers hems and tucks before adjournment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Home Demonstration Club
Eva Geurin
Beth Peacock
Euna Spielman
Magelene Hamilton
St Paschal Altar Society Meets at West Monroe Home
A regular meeting of the St. Paschal's Altar Society was held at 115 Copeley St West Monroe La on June 14 1950. Members and guests enjoyed refreshments after completing various society business tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paschal’s Altar Society
J. R. McKnight
Copeley St
West Monroe
R. C. Martiniz
Gertrude Ragland
W. W. Franks
B. W. Flett
Francella Benoit
Tony Zurga
Velma Daigle
Mary James
A. N. Deseanus
Bob Swan
Marian Martin pattern 9254 for playwear and dresses
Marian Martin pattern 9254 offers playsuit with pleated shorts cape sleeves and back bodice and a skirt that converts to a dress. Sizes 34 to 48 available with complete Sew Chart and illustrated steps. Send 25 cents for pattern to Marian Martin News Star address in New York plus 20 cents for the summer pattern book including active sports wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
News-Star
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Local Visitors and Guests Across Louisiana and Nearby States
Okaloosa residents Mr and Mrs Davis Hesler hosted guests from West Monroe. Travis Wood and family from West Monroe visited E J Hendricks and family. Mary Bennett enjoyed time with son Billy Bennett in Lapine. Jos W Kelly and family from Monroe visited N L Coon and Ruel Wood in Roanoke VA. E J Hendricks Jr and Alva Rutledge from West Monroe conducted business in Roanoke. C D McDonnell family from Baton Rouge visiting relatives here. Fred Miller and family spent time in New Orleans with James Rice and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis O. Hesler
Travis Wood
West Monroe
E. J. Hendricks
Mary Bennett
Mrs
Billy Bennett
Lapine
E. J. Hendricks, Jr
Alva Rutledge
Roanoke, Va
Mrs. C. D McDonnell
Baton Rouge
Fred Miller
New Orleans
Mrs. Miller
James Rice
Belief in Younger Gen as Intelligent Leaders Cited
Jackson Mississippi June 16 The president of Southern Methodist University Jr Umphrey Lee told the Mississippi conference of the Methodist church that the younger generation is as trustworthy and intelligent as any before it He warned religious leaders that the church alone cannot solve all problems and emphasized the value of patience courage and faith for future generations The conference elected H J Gilbert as trustee of the board of pensions replacing the late C A Schultz Dean H B Trible of Emory noted more men are training for the ministry than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Southern Methodist University
Umphrey Lee
Mississippi
Methodist Church
Lee
H. J. Gilbert
Board of Pensions
C. A. Schultz
H. B. Trible
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Texans seek popular vote on Tru man policy in July primary
The Texas States Rights Democrats in Dallas urge a July primary referendum on public opinion of the Truman administration. They condemn U S Supreme Court rulings on tide lands and the University of Texas, call for Shivers and gubernatorial candidates to act, and ask Congress candidates to back restoring Texas ownership of its tidelands. They label opponents as brazen under a Democratic banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Executive Committee
Texas States Righters
United States Supreme Court
Texas Tidelands
University of Texas
Allan Shivers
Curtis Douglass
Pampa
Executive
Congress
King Gustaf V Celebrates 92nd Birthday in Stockholm
Stockholm marked King Gustaf V's 92nd birthday with flags across the city. The monarch presided over the Friday cabinet council but spent the day in private. He ascended the throne in 1907, noted as the longest reign among Swedish rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Gustaf V
Gustav
Population declines hit Avoyelles and Grant parishes
Population figures from the eighth district census show Avoyelles parish dropping from 39,256 in 1940 to 37,912 in 1950 and Grant parish shrinking from 15,933 to 14,218. Incorporated towns gained, with Colfac rising to 1,648, Bunkie to 4,559, and Marksville to 3,636.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Avoyelles
Grant Parishes
Eighth
Grant
Colfac
Bunkie
Marksville
Fish in Comfort at Fredericton Trip
Fire Chief Paul Heintz of New Haven Connecticut and three companions enjoyed their annual fishing trip to New Brunswick with comfortable conditions and favorable weather reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Paul Heintz
New Haven
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Pha
Altrusa Club
Emma Lee Short
In-Ai
Betty Rhinehart
Louise Brooks
Maida Willis
Helen Luckett
Gordie Phillips
Earlene Adams
Ada Gruber
Maibel Hood
Lucille Holland
Alice Benges
Susie Wright
Olive Preston
Violet Dickerson
In-Ai Song Yang
Seoul
Dutch Martin
Maitha Willis
Bess Schuster
Sype
Floris Boyd
Agatha Burkett
Bernice McCoy
Mary Benoit
Erlene Adams
Katherine Foster
Mary Clay
Thelma Bond
Addie Lou Juneman
Helen Sype
Abbie Leckie
Ann Mickel
Annis Elie
Sterling
Aper
Denier
Organdy
Batiste Bembergs
Navy Chiffon Vom of Sum Roxvana Shop
DeSiard
Jena
Austin N. Hale
Delta Beta Sigma
Pat Guerriero
E. N. Thompson
Milton
H. M. Davis
William Wood
Louise L. McGuire
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Red Cross
Beta Delta
Martha Jane Lasuzza
Delta Rho Delta Sorority
Ann
Freeda Mickel
Monroe Rebekah Lodge No. 66
Woodmen Hall
Opal Thompson
Noble Grand
Pat Sanders
Parkview Baptist Church
W.M.S
J. W. Womack
E. Street
E. T. Powell
Emerson Street
Wesley Service Guild
First Methodist Church of
Maude Brownlee
North 3Rd Street
D. W. Caldwell
Louisville Avenue
Velma Magee
S. 2Nd Street
Marian Moore
South Grand Street
Vera Lake
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Stone Avenue Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian
E. N
Watson Home
VLONS
Dawn Taupe
Hallomen
Honpson
Loospesiaro
Maries Marti
Okaloosa
Jos. W. Kelly
N. L. Coon
Ruel Wood
Panama City, Florida
Mr. Wood
E. B. Wood
D. Masure
Ance
Manhattan
MacGregor
Resillio
D. Masur
FISH
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