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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
2
Later L. L. Blanchard and Commissioner Huckaby showed color films featuring the Swami Santha No. 102 Drill Team Unit and scenes from Forsythe Park Bernstein Park and other local points of interest.
Mrs Leon Davenport of Bowling Green Kentucky arrived last week to visit Mrs Allen Turpin Sr of Bastrop and attended a luncheon yesterday at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club hosted by the Turpins.
Mrs S Flynn and Mrs C M Flynn plan a tea shower at 214 Pargood Drive to honor Misses Georgia and Beverly Veilman on Friday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Attending guests include Mrs Davenport and several Bastrop and Bastrop area residents with pastel daisies accenting the luncheon table. Swami Santha No 102 Nomads of Avrudaka hold Darbar at 8 p m Castle Hall and the 5th District Republican Women's Club meets with Mrs C E Slade at 1811 Pargoud Blvd.
Mrs. Harry Brown and the former Miss Marguerite Lamkin are the focus of Monroe society as she arrives from Los Angeles. A reception at Theo Terzia’s South Grand home features summer flowers and a large central bouquet as Miss Sara Terzia hosts with family helpers. A Monday morning gathering at Hilton Street, hosted by Mrs. Joe Durrett, follows with a floral display and a long list of attendees. A Lotus Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Fred Weston and her mother honors Mrs. Brown, with Miss Frances Black organizing another luncheon at the Country Club amid white flowers. Attendees include numerous social figures and family members across three events celebrating Mrs. Brown.
Among those leaving Tuesday for the Presbyterian Church sponsored junior camp at Camp Alabama near Choudrant are Ann Andrews Andrea Wade Linda Lee Woods John Ivan Covington Ginger Dean Wayne Lynn Smith Jim Graves Theus Cal Boardman Stephen Davis Bobby Lewis Calvin McFadden Bud Jones Mike Pickett Jimmie Huggins. Mr and Mrs Lupe Gonzales announce the birth of Virginia Ann on June 14 at St Francis Sanitarium.
Mrs. Elmer Slagle departed Monday for Baton Rouge and St Francisville to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stone Leake of New Orleans held in St Francisville.
Miss Sara Terzsla leaves tomorrow for Los Angeles California to begin eight weeks of summer work at the University of California Los Angeles.
St. Simons Island Georgia couple Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Cowan Jr announce the birth of their daughter Gail Lee Cowan born Thursday June 10. Grandparents are Ralph T. Cowan Sr of Sanford Florida and C Braun of Monroe.
Mrs. Leon Davenport of Bowling Green Kentucky arrived last week for an indefinite visit with Mrs. Allen Turpin Sr. in Bastrop.
Mrs. Preston Brooks departed Sunday for her home in Sewanee Tennessee following a several week visit with relatives in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Sheppert Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Sheppert with daughter Donna returned from a Detroit visit hosted by Alden Porter. En route they toured Mammoth Cave and other sites. In Detroit they spent time in Windsor with Mrs. William Inabnet and her children Mary Vaughn Ashley, plus sister Miss Jimmie Ruth Sullivan of Jackson. Mrs. Inabnet and party are now bound for Jackson to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sullivan for several days.
Mrs. Fred Hancock Jr a bride of recent date was entertained at a shower at the home of Mrs. Noel Roddey. Guests included Miss Georgia Blanchard who won a prize, and gifts were presented in a wagon. Numerous friends attended including Messrs and Misses Filhiol Sloan Stol er and Hancock among others.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Golson announce the birth of their fourth child Linda Gall a daughter born Friday June 11 at St Francis Sanitarium Mrs Golson former Janet Voorhees Grandparents Mrs L A Voorhees and Mr and Mrs A D Golson of West Monroe Mr and Mrs Harry Mitchell will leave this week for Lafayette where Mr Mitchell is employed Mr and Mrs Alex Myatt announce the birth of a second daughter Fay Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Y A Myatt and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs L L Stewart all of West Monroe
A reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs C R Alexander in Sterlington gathered their children for the first time in years. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Baker and daughter Gloria Jean of Seattle Washington, Dr and Mrs C B Gray and Mary Ruth of Bastrop, 1 Sg t and Mrs Paul W Alexander and children Sidney Brenda and Paula of Eileen Texas, Patsy Ruth of Vashti School, Thomasville Georgia, and Ethel Peggy and Don of Sterlington.
The drug sarsaparilla comes from dried roots of several smilax plants native to Central and South America and Mexico.
Miss Juanita Lindsey is spending her vacation in Dallas as the house guest of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Dick Bright.
Advertises Marian Martin pattern 9325 for children sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with a waistless rear, scalloped bodice, and two sleeve versions. Sew chart included. Send 35 cents plus extra postage to News Star Pattern Dept New York.
Ann Landers answers a 19 year old university student dating a 26 year old displaced person with limited schooling. She warns marriage could breed control and bitterness and urges telling a clergyman and facing the issue now before it becomes irreversible.
Ann Landers offers guidance on marital conflict and deceit. Readers Sue and L. J. exchange views on nagging, ages, and a secret, while Puzzled wishes success and sends best wishes to both spouses. News-Star prints this syndicated advice column.
A pearl is described as the sole precious gem formed by a living process and the only one produced by the sea. The statement emphasizes its unique origin and natural creation.
College Heights Garden Club meets Mrs. Leo Montgomery at 209 College Ave at 9 30 a m. Greenthumb Garden Club luncheon at Redwood Lounge at noon. Saturday Tusquahoma Chapter D A R meets at the Barn at 3 p m. Reunion barbecue for former members of Co-Workers No 1 Training Union First Baptist Monroe at 6 p m at the Children’s Home park with church transportation provided.
LAKE PROVIDENCE The Powell Martin Barrett Unit 37 of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a barn dance at the American Legion Home at 8 p.m. Thursday June 24. Tickets are fifty cents with proceeds to the Legion Auxiliary and all ages are invited.
A outdoor party at Ashley Inabnet’s West Monroe home marked his third birthday. Guests included Clint Moncrief, Hamilton Chapman, Jay Inabnet, Hugh Inabnet, Mike Taylor, Debra Taylor, Becky Huenefeld, Lila Lof ton, Lynn McKenzie, Carey McKenz ie, Terri Rubin, John Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, Harvey Cannon, Adrian Clinton, Charlotte Clinton, Bobbie Brin, Eddie Brin, Freddie Calhoun, Bunny Williams, Jennie Nichols, Jim Sanders, Gloria John, Floyd Jones, Sloane Martin, Mary Vaughn Inabnet.
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