Society Calendar Program Meeting at Mrs Porters Home
The Man's Club program will be held at the home of Mrs Myrtle Porters, 1014 North 2nd, at 6 30 p m.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
6
The Man's Club program will be held at the home of Mrs Myrtle Porters, 1014 North 2nd, at 6 30 p m.
A series of social events unfolds Saturday with linen showers and luncheons honoringMiss Betsy Ann Green and Miss Beverly Ringwald at multiple venues including the Lotus Club and local tea rooms. Nomads of Avrudaka hold a ceremonial at Castle Hall, and Dixie Chapter No 179 OES conducts an initiation and friendship night with invites extended to other chapters.
In Madrid on June 23 reports say the Duchess of Valencia faces retirement from politics due to ill health to protect her life. Her weight has dropped from 136 to 112 pounds and doctors have ordered withdrawal from political activity while Don Juan in Lisbon urges her to rest.
A prisoner was moved from a state facility to a private clinic. The latest indictment lists several points including alleged submission of a letter to President Truman and to U S Secretary of State Dean.
Miss Betty Cruthirds brides-to-be honored at lingerie shower luncheon hosted by Mrs J S Harbuck and Miss Pat Harbuck. Guests played bridal games, received lingerie gifts, dinner plate keepsake, lace cutwork cloth, white floral centerpiece, and corsages. Attendants included Mrs H B Crathirds and guests listed.
D A R officers led the state board meeting in Alexandria with Mrs. James Conway Liner named general district director to oversee district directors and plan conferences. The session outlined programs and a continued publicity contest as cash prizes were promised for organizing chapters and clubs.
The Dramatic Club plans a Saturday 9 a.m. meeting at the Recreation Center for a costume rehearsal featuring rings and pirates from a play written by Billie Virginia Beeson. Sixth and seventh graders may join. a new member named Dorothy Dawson has joined.
The United Spanish War Auxiliary hosted a dinner party in a local tea room for members of the local camp and invited guests. Highlights included toast mistress Mrs. Marie C. Arnette and talks by officials on pensions, social events, and organization meaning. A large dinner followed with numerous members and guests listed.
The National Mediation Board resumed efforts to resolve a dispute between the New York Central Railroad and four unions. A threatened strike could affect 8,700 union members east of Buffalo. Unions include the Engineers, Conductors, Firemen and Enginemen, and Trainmen. Ross Foran led talks with union reps and planned meetings with railroad officials.
Mrs Max Broadnax Jr and Miss Donna Bacon hosted a Coke Hour for the bride-elect with spring flowers and a blue chambray dress. Kitchen shower at Mrs C E Evans home featured shasta daisies hydrangea and Queen Annes lace with gifts arranged around a bride doll. Refreshments included iced fruit punch sandwiches and cookies as guests listed.
Betty Marine Anding and Arlan B. Rawls wed at the First Pentecostal Church of West Monroe in a double ring ceremony. Rev. G C Armstrong officiated under honeysuckle arches with white gardenias as the couple exchanged vows. The bridal party wore orchid and yellow gowns, the bride carried a white Bible with orchid daisies, and the couple will reside at 310 South Second, West Monroe after a honeymoon trip through Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Tennessee.
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