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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

3

Miss Annie Mae Wall Entertained At Bridal Shower

Miss Annie Mae Wall, bride elect, was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted by Mrs. R. E. Harrell and Mrs. Fred Green in the Harrell home. Highland School faculty hosted a luncheon in West Monroe with daisies and corsages, gifting a silver item to the honoree.

Annie Mae Wall R. E. Harrell Fred Green Harrell Trousseau Anne Harrell Virginia Wall Green Carter Acker C. G. Wall, Jr Rosemary Worsham Welzie Garrett Charles Wall Anne Rose Harrell Virginia Rose Wall Highland Miss Wall Eisnora McClendon Mary Ella Reed Anne Hayes Opal Sample Reba Harper Sadie Wall Jua

Mrs Malone Honored At Start Baptist Shower

Mrs Elaine Morris Malone, recent bride, was feted at a mixed shower in Start Baptist Church recreation room. Hostesses were Mrs Shelby Dark Mrs L E Traxler Mrs James Hill and Mrs Harold Willoughby. Guests from Start and Monroe attended in attendance noted with many named attendees.

James Malone Elaine Morris Rayville Start Baptist Church Shelby Dark L. E. Traxler James Hill Harold Willoughby Harry Gable Troy Adams Barney Futch Houston Hill Theo Griffin J. B. Bennett James M. Deal Eugene Antley Stella Nolan Euel Colvin Jim Hill Robert Davis John Davis

Dipping Straw Beams in Hot Water Restores Bristles

Dipping straw beams in hot water prevents brite and helps bristles regain shape, improving appearance and usability.

Miss Bessie Kocotas Honored At Home Shower

A kitchen shower for Miss Bessie Kocotas was hosted at Mrs. Bobby Pappas home with hostesses Mrs. Pappas Mrs. Gus Terzolas and Miss Olga Tefas. Attendees included Mrs. Spedo Kokinos Mrs. J Gatzoulas Miss Kiki Gatzoulas and numerous others as the event featured gladioli arrangements a yellow dining cloth and a crystal punch bowl. Also listed are Circle numbers and addresses for group memberships and local meeting notices for BPW Club YWCA and a Creative Writing Class.

Bobby Pappas Bessie Kocotas Spedo Kokinos J. Gatzoulas Kiki Gatzoulas Gus Kokinos L. V. Cascio Gus Antipas G. Stalos Angelo Kanelos G. Telas A. Maltou J. Ko

Crystal shower honors bride elect Miss Bessie Kocotas

Mrs Andrew Denikos hosted a crystal shower for Miss Bessie Kocotas groom George Thanos. Attendees included Mrs Nocotas the bride’s mother Mrs Denikos and many friends with Kocotas wearing a black and white gingham trousseau model and white accessories. Silver service led by Miss Kiki Gatzoulas and a linen table centerpiece showcased blue hydrangeas.

Bessie Kocotas George Thanos Andrew Denikos Miss Kocotas Nocotas Denikos Trousseau Kiki Gatzoulas Gus Terzolas Bobby Pappas Spedo Kokinos Gatzoulas Gus Kokinos Deno Kokinos L. V. Cascio Tom [Eos Gus Antipas G. Stalos Angeo Kanelos E0. Tefas A. Malton Olea Tefas Kocolas Denivos Gus Jackson

Social Calendar Highlights and Meetings This Weekend

The schedule lists events across groups such as the Ladies Altar Society cake sale at St Matthew's rectory at 9 a.m. and a Co Workers No 1 reunion barbecue at Children's Home Park at 6 p.m. Transportation from the church is available. Other meetings include Delta Beta Sigma at Nell Coulter's home and Lambda Sigma Chi with Kay Perkins.

Ladies’ Altar Society St. Matthew's Co-Workers No. 1 Training Union First Baptist Church Monroe Children’s Home Park Tusquahoma Chapter D.A. R Delta Beta Sigma Nell Coulter Ind W. Monroe Yrg’s YWCA Swami Santha Avrudaka Castle Hall 5Th District Republican Women's Club C. E. Slade Pargoud Blvd Lambda Sigma Chi Kay Perkins Forsythe Ave W. M.S W. H. Steen Oak

Local Social Notes Highlight Moving Plans and Visits

Mrs. Frank Morgan and her daughters Mary Ann Margaret and Martha visit her sister Mrs Floyd Stone Jr and their parents the Rev and Mrs E F Hayward. The Morgans, now in Gatlinburg Tennessee, plan to move to Miami Florida. Mrs George M Snellings visits with her son Breard Snellings and family in New Orleans. Mrs Allen Scholars returns from Shreveport after visiting friends. Mrs Jack Cannon and Mrs Ann Hayes vacation in Miami and plan a Havana plane trip. Mrs Virgil Jones and daughter Cherry Leslie of New Orleans are guests of Dr and Mrs Jack T Jackson.

Frank Morgan Mary Ann Margaret Martha Floyd Stone Jr E. F. Hayward Morgan Helena Hayward Morgans Gatlinburg Tenn Miami Fla George M. Snellings Breard Snellings New Orleans Jack Cannon Ann Hayes Havana Virgil Jones Cherry Leslie Jack T. Jackson

Miss Julia Ellen Cash Receives Visitors at St Francis Sanitarium

Miss Julia Ellen Cash of 904 North 4th Street West Monroe is receiving visitors at St. Francis Sanitarium after undergoing a recent operation.

Julia Ellen Cash North 4Th St West Monroe St. Francis Sanitarium

Wednesday Night Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed

Bayou DeSiard Bridge Club results list North South winners as Mrs E W Crowley and Mrs A Petrus first place, Dick Troy pair second, Carroll Summer and H G McDonald third. East West winners include Mrs Roy Kelley and Mrs Dar.

Bayou DeSiard Bridge Club E. W. Crowley A. Petrus Dick Troy Carroll Summer H. G. McDonald Roy Kelley Dar

Local Card Club Hosts Evening of Bridge Play

Win Nichols placed second with Mrs. A L Harrington and Mrs. Marion Gray taking third. Other participants included Mrs. L D Ritter, Mrs. John Woodburn, Evans Ethridge, Mrs. Dan Moore Jr., Mrs. Warren Taylor, Mrs. Ned Leigh, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powell, who directed the games.

L. D. Ritter John Woodburn Evans Ethridge Dan Moore Jr Warren Taylor Ned Leigh Joe Powell

Dress pattern for Misses sizes 12 to 20

Eye catching pattern 9224 offers a thrift friendly dress with a cotton fabric option and a size 16 skirt bodice trim godets and contrast. Complete illustrated Sew Chart guides fit. Send thirty five cents plus five cents per pattern for mailing to Marian Martin News Star Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin News- Star Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Prenuptial Dinner Fetes Georgia Blanchard at Bayou DeSiard Club

A prenuptial dinner for Miss Georgia Blanchard was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hancock and Miss Marie Hancock at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Guests included John H. Filhiol and others, with a gift of silver for the honoree. Sponsors and charter-night committees from Kiwanis and Olla clubes organized plans.

Georgia Blanchard Fred Hancock Fred Hancock, Jr Marie Hancock Bayou DeSiard Country Club Blanchard John H. Filhiol John Filhiol Marie Filhiol Noel Roddey C. R. Roberts J. C. Knight Clyde Blanchard Florence Filhiol

Outdoor Parties For Tracy And Robin Eubank Visit

Young visitors Tracy and Robin Eubank of Alexandria enjoy a week with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs S J Rogers. The Brownkraft boat ride hosted by Mr and Mrs Bun Beasley featured a dock departure at five and supper on a river sand bar. Attendees included Carol Ann Parks Nancy Snellings Ann Trousdale Maida Jean Strickland Frederick Norwood of Franklin Ronnie Whitecotton Jim Webb Sims Tyler Tex Bill Wallace Wichita Falls Tex and Stephen Wallace.

Tracy Robin Eubank Alexandria S. J. Rogers Brownkraft Bun Beasley Carol Ann Parks Nancy Snellings Ann Trousdale Maida Jean Strickland Frederick Norwood Franklin Ronnie Whitecotton Jim Webb Sims Tyler, Tex Bill Wallace Wichita Falls Tex Stephen Wallace

Wiener roast honors Tyler guests at Whitecotton home

Ronny Whitecotton hosted a gathering at his home complimenting his guests of honor Jim Webb Simms and Billy Jack Simms from Tyler Texas. Others attending included Hank Biedenharn Jodie Biedenharn Ann Trousdale Carol Ann Parker Stevie Schubert Nancy Snellings Maida Jean Strickland Dennis Marchman and Ric Schubert.

Ronny Whitecotton Jim Webb Simms Billy Jack Simms Tyler Tex Hank Biedenharn Jodie Biedenharn Ann Trousdale Carol Ann Parker Stevie Schubert Nancy Snellings Maida Jean Strickland Dennis Marchman Ric Schubert

Clyde Fant to Deliver Charter Night Address at Olla

Mayor Clyde Fant of Shreveport will give the principal address at the charter night ceremonies for the new Olla Kiwanis club on June 28 in LaSalle high school cafeteria. Don Weil of Monroe, district lieutenant governor, will serve as master of ceremonies. The Kiwanis club organized two months ago and is described as a robust new chapter in the region.

Jena Columbia Kiwanis New Olla Group F.H. Shiel H. D. Gaddis House V. M. Mouser J. M. Gregory C. A. McCartney Mouser Gregory Kiwanis Columbia Shiel Gaddis McCartney Olla Club Maj. E.E. Sims Dick Elliott, Sr Roy Welch Homer Allbritton W. T. Holloman Clyde Fant Shreveport Kiwanis Club Olla F. H. Shiel Don Weil Monroe Olla Kiwanis Club LaSalle High School

Hulin Attends Banquet Honoring Hotel Manager

Lawrence Hulin, manager of the Virginia Hotel, and Mrs. Hulin attended a banquet honoring Anthony F. Spatafora for 50 years of service with the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans, alongside hotel personnel.

Hulin Lawrence Hulin Virginia Hotel Anthony F. Spatafora Monteleone New Orleans

Spatafora and hotel chief visit state capitol

State and city government officials attended a meeting as Spatafora, secretary, and general manager of the New Orleans hotel, discussed local affairs with state leaders.

Ferriday property owners approve new street tax bonds

Ferriday voters on Tuesday approved issuing 129000 dollars in bonds to fund street improvements. Bonds were supported by owners with 124000 dollars in assessed value and opposed by 62000 dollars in registered value.

Ferriday

Recreation Department Offers Picnic Day Games in Monroe

The city of Monroe announces a Bern stein Park program with games for families from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. A small deposit is required. Available games include horseshoes croquet volleyball badminton box hockey and more. The program runs through the summer if the public supports it.

City of Monroe Bernstein Park

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