This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
6
A collage of Dear Abby Q and A items addresses family charity gifts, a coworker with a past, vacation needs for parents, and a young girl’s view of adulthood. Readers discuss handling worn clothes from relatives, the value of a past, and taking a vacation without children while maintaining responsibilities.
A College Town set of cotton cord suits summer wear with a sleeveless shirt a slim belted skirt and a cardigan style jacket. The ensemble comes in cool white and pastels including pink blue and yellow and promotes a fresh jaunty air for day wear.
The remark notes that a candlelight routine will not work and recommends a hotfoot as a corrective measure, signaling a shift from romantic to practical plan.
Delta Kappa Pi members held a tea shower Saturday afternoon to honor Wanda Mouton, bride elect of Jammie Lee Wilhite. The event at Sharon and Billie Crew’s home featured a navy blue sheath with a white collar and white accessories. A corsage of white carnations was presented by sorority members.
The article discusses what to do when an engagement ends. It notes that a second notice may announce the breakup and that legally the girl may keep the ring, though etiquette often favors returning the ring and presents. It outlines handling of heirloom pieces and suggests mixing modern and old pieces at weddings.
Black and white prints take center stage in summer styles with florals checks stripes and geometries. White swiss organdies feature black embroideries and eyelet cottons pulse under the scheme as swimsuits diversify with two pieces and sleek knits rise in popularity.
Miss Barbara Hale, bride elect of Kent Ewing, was honored at a Thursday evening party at the home of Mrs. G W Jordan. Hostesses were Mrs. Jordan and her daughter Mrs. Gene Fordham. The decor featured pink net over satin, a pyramid of pink king asters and white stock, with tall pink tapers. Hale wore pink organza and a corsage of pink baby asters, a gift from the hostesses, and received a wedding gift of silver.
Do it yourself clothes and toques are part of milliner Walter Florell's fall collection. The crowns are soft and crushable to allow the wearer to drape them for various effects.
French born designer Pauline Trigere showcases cotton in summer dressy options from daytime to full evening gowns. She features coral printed cotton with coral organza, and a grey cotton cocktail dress with black and white hand embroidery. She criticizes baggy blue jeans and urges wearers to choose flattering fits while thumbin g their noses at Paris fashion rules.
Local shopper reports a contest offering a selection of widely advertised lines for choice. The item list includes several brand names and popular product lines, with participants invited to vote on preferred options.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.