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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

6

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.

Myrtle Porters North 2Nd

Saturday Linen Showers and Teas Honor Local Brides

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.

Betsy Ann Green Charles G. Wall Robert Harrell P. L. Perot F. V. Allison Lotus Club Avrudaka Swami Santha No Castle Hall Rani Inez Brown Beverly Ringwald Jane Shea Annette Mce Duffie Dixie Richard Englerth 4Archie Fisher

Ill health may foil Duchess Valencia’s crusade for Don Juan

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.

Madrid Spain Valencia Don Juan Franco Lisbon Pope Pius Rome Duke of Maria Luisa Navarez Associated Press Jose Pardo

Prisoner Transferred to Private Clinic amid New Charges

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.

Truman U. S Dean

Bride-Elect Betty Cruthirds Feted At Shower Luncheon

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.

J. S. Harbuck Pat Harbuck Betty Cruthirds Betty Crathirds Betty Jo Shlenker Mamie Jo Drouet Evelyn Gannaway Beverly Martin Polly Jean Phelps Sara Ellen Bruno Agnes Jones

D A R State Board Meeting Held in Alexandria

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.

James Conway Liner Daughters of the American Revolution John Newton Pharr New Iberia Alexandria Liner Pharr Gilbert Stovall T. G. Hibbler W. Ashton Long J. Ottis White Lovi Wentz Robert J. Kuhn Albert A. Fredericks Wallace E. McCloy Karl Hansen Jack Gardner Edward D. Schneider John S. Weitz J. L. Stirling W. E. Hicks Ellis Island Helen Wentz Percy Caldwell Fair Girl Home Makers D. B. Battle Byron V. Molstedt Paul M. Desbon J. N. Pharr P. C. Fair Abram Morehouse Alexander Stirling Attakapas Avoyelles Baton Rouge Bayou Coteille Bon Chasse Caddo Calcasieu Dorcheat Fort Miro Galvez William Carroll Hal

Dramatic Club to Meet Saturday at Recreation Center

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.

Billie Virginia Beeson Dorothy Dawson

United Spanish War Auxiliary Dinner Party

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.

United Spanish War Veterans Camp Spanish War Auxiliary C. A. Hunt Marie C. Arnette Georgia W Kelly Minnie Mangham Hammon Mangham W. H. Rapier New Orleans Service Commission R. W. Germany Congress Sarah Gossett Hammond Lena Morrow J. T. Black R. N. Slator Sargent P. Ogden J. Frank Farmer H. L. Morrow Dot Bynum Eula Morgan Annie W. Trousdale Dell S. Robinson Mabel Caveness Lula B. Pope Georgia W. Kelley Minnie E. Mangham Mamie C. Arnette Mrs. C. A. Hunt

Board Seeks End to Rail Dispute

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.

New York The National Mediation Board Today New York Central Railroad New York Central Service Buffalo N. Y Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Order of Brotherhood Ross Foran National Mediation Board

Bridal Parties Honor Miss Bonnie Jean Ginn Bride Elect

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.

Max Broadnax, Jr Donna Bacon Bonnie Jean Ginn Miss Ginn Oral Ginn Chifford King Derrel Morris William Spires Robert Bardus Todd Speer Max Broadnax Joyce Ginn June White Jessie Graws G. A. Humes Donald Bacon C. E. Evans Clifford King Ginn Hubert Simms Leslie Clark M. M. Crowe of Bastrop Warren White Charles Laing Hubert

Betty Marine Anding Weds Arlan B Rawls In West Monroe

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.

West Monroe Betty Marine Anding Arlan B. Rawls G. C. Armstrong Mary Jo Spears Diane Black Betty Gaile Tippen Miss Spears Anita Armstrong Margie Edwards James Armstrong William Page Mississippi Alabama Georgia Tennessee South Second

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