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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

8

Lambda Sigma Chi Summer Parties Honor Members and Rushees

Lambda Sigma Chi held two summer parties at the Knights of Columbus Hall and Miss Anne Breard’s home to honor rushees with an “Alice in the Enchanted Forest” and “Alice in the Garden” theme. Senior members hosted a style show, with Laura Allen and others as participants, while entertainment included swimming, ping pong, and a Bermuda Hop. Rushees listed include Susan Allen, Barbara Antley, Mary Beckett, Susan Bradley, Sally Breard, Ann Brinison, and many others.

Lambda Sigma Chi Anne Breard Cor Aland Fairview Alice In Lamb Alice In the Enchanted Forest Van Deling Laura Allen Mimindry Mignon Scogin Doll Burne Dottie Amman Louise ‘Ir Knights of Columbus Rushees Tommy Bell Belltones Alice White Rabbit Tweedledee Tweedledum Cheshire Cat Cynthia Leigh Susan Allen Barbara Antley Mary Beckett Susan Bradley Sally Breard Ann Brinison Sarah Casio Pam Clay Vickie Clark Jean Colvin Cris Conlin Susan DeMasterson Sherry Dickenhorst Denise Duncan Leila Godwin Susan High Susie Hines Janet Barbara Smith Laila Snapp Donna Spargo Kaki Stone Dana, Tucker Judy Varnado Georgann Walcott Sharon West Janey Wilbert

American Women of Conformists and Local Fashions

A discussion on how American women dress differently by city and region. Observers note that fashion varies by locale with New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles each preferring distinct styles, skirts, sleeves, and fabrics. Regional tastes persist, shaping trends rather than a single national standard.

Disant New York Boston Chin O Kansas City Los San Francisco St. Louis Dallas Chicago

Marian Martin Patterns for Misses Sizes 10 to 20

Pattern 9018 offers jerseys and rayons in sheath and suit styles with two busting options. Yardages shown in pattern details. Pattern price 55 cents plus 10 cent extra for first class mail. Include name address size and style number when ordering from Marian Martin Pattern Dept. 232 West St New York 11 NY.

Ion Jersey Marian Martin Pattern Dept West St New York N.Y

Backyard soil samples reveal plant compatibility and improvements

Soil samples from backyards help determine which plants thrive in local soils. Deep sandy loam supports many trees like sugar maples and white pine, while azaleas need acidic soil. Park departments and agents can analyze samples and advise on compatible plantings or soil improvements for better growth.

Shirley MacLaine Stranded by Czech Visa in Moscow

Film star Shirley MacLaine faced a Czech visa delay in Moscow delaying plans for Karlsbad film festival. Her secretary said they may receive visas later, with no work starting until Sept. 1. She had earlier been delayed in Leningrad after missing a midnight train and losing a bag containing tickets films and notes, with police seeking the bag.

Moscow Shirley MacLaine Karlsbad Czechoslovakia Miss MacLaine Loretta Lee Leningrad

Man wins national flower arranging title at Newark Rose Festival

John C. Dowling Jr., 48, of Gaffney South Carolina, won the seventh annual Sterling Bowl Tournament at the Newark Rose Festival with a rose arrangement using Pink Sensation and Velvet Times roses. He was the sole male finalist among 14 in the national competition after entry from 41 states. Dowling said the winning display cost under five dollars and noted his inspiration from a lecture by J Gregory Conway in Spartanburg eight years ago.

Newark N.Y John C. Dowling Jr Gaffney S.C Dowling Spartanburg J. Gregory Conway State Garden Club Council of South Carolina University of South Corona Clemson

Auxiliary Holds June Meeting of Rodney J Hobbs Ladies

The Rodney J Hobbs Ladies Auxiliary 1809 met at the post home on Tuesday evening June 19 1962. President Mrs Odie Lee Gossett led the session with secretary Mrs Peggy Joiner reading correspondence. Plans for ways and means were discussed and a social hour followed. Members urged attendance at the State Convention in Shreveport June 22 25 1962 at the Captain Shreve Hotel.

Rodney J. Hobbs

Peach Festival Activities Open Today In Ruston

The 12th annual Louisiana Peach Festival opens with exhibits at Louisiana Tech Student Center and a peach cookery contest. Queen Dixie Gem XII coronation at Howard Auditorium tops Thursday events, with 34 queen hopefuls and 22 princess candidates listed from Ruston and surrounding towns.

Ruston Louisiana Tech Tech Dixie Gem XII Howard Auditorium Kay ‘Mudgett Minden Carolyn Pratt Penny Brooks Barbara Jean Price Farmerville Glenda Sue Young West Monroe Mary Neil Dennis Julie Anderson Loyce Garrett Marijon Hinton Becky Lynn Price Gloria Larson Margaret Caryl Pennington Jo Ann Dowling Deborah Kay Luttrell Carla Dianne Boyette Melinda M. Bryant Kim Ponder Nancy Charlene O'Neal Caroline Ardis Marbury Lisa Ann Kavanaugh Karen Ernestine Dy‘son Margaret Gaye Durboran Elinore Dean Moseley Patricia Frazer Donna Lou Lawrence Lisa Ellen Harrell Lynette Taylor

List of attendees at a meeting noted in OCR text

The following members were present including Mrs Gertie Nolan Mrs Lena Perry Mrs Maude Hampton Mrs Eloise Guathier Mrs Martha Newman Mrs Nona Cowan Mrs Allie Windham Mrs Georgia Nastasi Mrs Barbara Simmons Mrs Evelyn Webber Miss Willie Mac Day Mrs Betty Bedenbender Mrs Joiner and Mrs Gossett.

Gertie Nolan Lena Perry Maude Hampton Eloise Guathier Martha Newman Nona Cowan Allie Windham Georgia Nastasi Barbara Simmons Evelyn Webber Willie Mac Day Betty Bedenbender Joiner Gossett

Keeping Love Pure A Mother's Letter To Mrs Ricke

Dorothy Ricker answers a mother's plea about her 16 year old daughter who faces pressure to kiss on dates. The adviser stresses true popularity comes from being kind and responsible, urging restraint and reserving kisses for a special person. It notes the importance of guiding teens with old fashioned values while acknowledging dating realities.

Quickies by Ken Reynolds prompts teen buyers

A terse note from the News Star World classifies a teen focused ad. It mentions sales skills, a trainer who conducts classes for all ages, and a request for teen buyers or sellers to respond.

News-Star

Nancy Dear Nancy letter exchange for teen square dance groups

The column invites teen square dance groups to correspond, offering to forward reader letters to Nancy. It states the writer does not publish names or addresses and asks groups to send letters for forwarding to Nancy.

Nancy

Group Games for Parties by Dorothy Ricker

A booklet titled Group Games for Parties offers teen tested games plus stunts ice breakers and inexpensive refreshment ideas. Send 10 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Dorothy Ricker in care of this newspaper to request a copy.

Dorothy Ricker

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By Franklin Folger Ambda Sigma Chi Pallet Party Conformists Calnia Peggy Joiner Handmacher Betty Jean Mrs. Ricker Quickies Ken Reynolds Westinghous Westinghouse Haddad North 5Th Pine
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