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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

4

Bridal Parties Held for Betty Patterson Before Wedding

Miss Betty Patterson and her fiancé Dewey Mobley prepare for a June wedding after multiple pre nuptial teas. Plum Street School faculty hosted a tea at the Edgewater Garden home of Miss Eloise Cann with about fifty guests served by Mrs. W. M. Harper Miss Bennie Liner and others amid early summer flowers and pink decor.

Betty Patterson Dewey Mobley Plum Street School Edgewater Garden Eloise Cann W. M. Harper Bennie Liner Marie Minard Jane Hill Clyde Henderson

Informal Parties Highlight Miss Sally Seaman Visit

Informal gatherings mark a visit by Miss Sally Seaman with several social hosts during the week. Guests include Mrs. Padi Finks Miss Pern. et te Cypibel and Tips beadine Gran. The events feature house guests and a parade with Ory Waedieschas attending.

Sally Seaman Sere Sidates Bewing Padi Finks

Social gatherings honor Miss Seaman with tea and parties

The article lists a long guest roster for a Coke party at Miss Louise Gray’s home on Patrsiew Tuesday afternoon for Miss Seaman. A subsequent watermelon party on Thursday evening on No h Third Street honored Miss Seaman with Brigette Cymbal and many friends in attendance.

Lyndh Theus Ann Youngblood Martha Burns Jackie Pasir Margaret Brady Sally Ivan Brigette Cymbal Carolyn Cummings Louise Cray Ann McDonald Louise Gray Withoa Patrsiew Miss Seaman Swith Gail Crow Sally Ryan Marie Hancock Mary Lynn Scogsin Onnn McDonald Praneces Ones Jackie Slasur Carolyn Cumeaings Brigeile Cymbal Sally Oon Thetis Margaret Beads Penny Pierce Gaseeulaney Rane Trousdale Carol Athenszie Clack Brigette Crimbal Noh ‘Phird Street Additon Miss Cym Hal Qorla McCallister Sally Moore Donna McDonald King Trousdale Ava Youneblood Mary van Seegein Marcervet Prady Civoho Mekinles Fbarcusta Vwittell Jody Kane Mavie Tisncock Daynan ‘Theus

Mrs Paul Fink Hosts Informal House Party

Mrs Paul Fink entertained house guests at an informal gathering on Oak Drive Tuesday evening. The White centerpiece and pink roses graced the decor as guests included Miss Ann Boynd Miss Ann Scheyd of New Orleans and a list of local attendees.

Paul Tink Ann Boynd Ann Scheyd New Orleans Cale Pieri Gee Sryers Oak Derive Pooorh Dlaass Divias Zoo Miss Sand Mrs. Schevd Beth Pink Binda teKenvzie Carolve Brady Linda Ae Vr Carol Mmccleary Carol Haddad Doll Moore Mary Dbruscato Doon Willian Naney Snelling Vmoertisn Heart Bonnie Carter June Shelton Morris Dante Winnsboro Wo EB Marioneaux Jean Tarver Marguerite Daisies Wo R Tucker Oof Vidalia Huey Stein Jean Lowentritt Nan Riser Joanna Lipp Dottle Bengston June Lang Marilou Yipp Mary Evelyn Durr Marietta Rhein Marjorie Bengston Annette Jones Joellen Pirtle Rebecca Colvin C. A. Shelton Ruby Tarver Orville Elkins Shelton EL Pay Walter Edwin D. Watter Miss Shelton Charles A. Shelton Joseph Dante

Pythian Sisters Hold Ceremony at Friendship Temple

Friendship Temple number three of the Pythian Sisters met Tuesday night with Most Excellent Chief Linnie Whitaker presiding. Past Chief Emily Griges and Excellent Semper Velma Hibbard gave addresses during a ceremony honoring the flag. Next meeting features a covered dish supper in the recreation hall.

Friendship Temple Pythian Sisters Linnie Whitaker Emily Griges Semper Velma Hibbard

Wine From Dandelion Heads Compared to Champagne

A botanical study notes wine produced from dandelion heads as having champagne like qualities. Researchers highlight fermentation yield and floral aroma suggesting a festive culinary pairing potential.

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers

Powell Ambartin Barrett Unit 37 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home to elect officers for the coming year. Officers include President Mrs Mingie Po Bass and 1st VP Mrs Bennett Calfiume, with several other posts filled and delegates named for the Alexandria convention. A civil defense program was not given. presenters were Mel Clax Johnson and Captain AT Wihessman, introduced by Dr. Carl Kelly.

Oarmsa Rose Marie Macsioe Delecates Alexandria Throud Bessie Wallsworth Minnie Bass Mars. Vickery Natomi Rosenswieg Mike Jerwin Georcgia Payne Pinkston Nell Patrick Annie Perry D. O. Madden Doris Winters Sue Abernethy Rose Maggio Gloria Wintthews Nell Tewin Cores Tee Ragland Fleeta Trowell Rose Sansone Marc Reed Ranelle Giesler Ates Bennett Deadfiame Miers Lorraine Mitchell Nell C. Bonner Dorothy Warren Mel Clax Johnson Monroe AT. Wihessman Shreveport Carl Kelly

Probability of a man dying within a year rises with age

The text states that the annual death probability for an American man starts at one in 100 at age 44 and increases to 22 in 140 at age 80, showing a steady rise across ages.

Rehearsal Dinner Honors Roberts and StuderWedding Party

Mrs Webb Roberts and Mrs J C McCann hosted a rehearsal dinner for Miss Barbara Roberts and Mr Dan Studer. Pink gladiolas decorated the rooms with a central display at the punch service. Guests included Shirley Golson Jennie Hubbard Judy Phillips Margaret McDonald Helen Roberts and others.

Webb Roberts J. C. McCann Barbara Roberts Dan Studer J.C. McCann Mary Lloyd Roberts Shirley Golson Jennie Hubbard Judy Phillips Margaret McDonald Helen Roberts Charles Wilder Ray Robberts Mary Lioyd Harry McDonald

OES Officers Are Honored in Winnsboro Meeting

The Order of the Eastern Star Della Chapter 159 met in the Masonic Hall. Matron Mrs Gordon Wiggins honored her star officers after the regular business, followed by refreshments. The next meeting is set for June 20.

Ferriday Order of Frastern Star Della Chapter Masonic Hall Gordon Wiggins Star Point

Phi Kappa Informal Party At Scotty Max Wel

Phi Kappa plans an informal party at Scotty Max Wel home tomorrow. SE members pledges and dates are invited.

Phi Kappa Scotty Maxwelthat

Local visitors tour aunt in Minneapolis en route to San Diego

Mrs. G. P. Bigelow and twins Barbara and James of San Diego Calif were guests of their aunt Mrs. Fred Flanna during a stopover en route to Minneapolis Minn.

Way Cleared For Ruston Building

The city clears the path for a 350000 dollar plant to house Lincolm Industries a firearms and sporting goods maker expected to employ about 200 people. Bond sale bids opened Thursday but Mayor Beasley is away and details were unavailable.

Ruston Lincolm Industries, Inc Ciflery T. C. Beasley

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