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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

8

Shower honors Miss Peggy Long in Elbert West home

In Monticello Arkansas a miscellaneous shower for bride elect Miss Peggy Long, fiance of Billy H Hartness, featured ornamental white garlands and greenery. Guests included Mrs Elbert West Mrs Errol Miller Mrs Horace Hartness and many others as plans for a July wedding were discussed.

Miss Long Elbert West Peggy Long Billy H. Hartness Monticello Arkansas Errol Miller Horace Hartness Harry Smith Raymond Donaldson

Catholic Newcomers Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Catholic Newcomers Club held its regular monthly meeting at a local restaurant with Mrs Purvis Wiggins and Mrs Charlies Boudreaux as hostesses. Officers appointed for the coming year are: Mrs J A Revie president, Mrs James Coughlin vice president, Mrs Charles Boudreaux secretary, Mrs Rosemary Orr treasurer. Committee chairmen named were Mrs Robert Mosher and Mrs Marilyn McMahan.

Catholic Newcomers Club Purvis Wiggins Charlies Boudreaux J. A. Revie James Coughlin Charles Boudreaux Rosemary Orr Robert Mosher Marilyn McMahan

Okaloosa HDC Meets in June at Mrs Hope Futch Home

The Okaloosa Home Demonstration Club held its regular June meeting at Mrs Hope Futch's home with Mrs N L Coon presiding. A demonstration on Freezing Foods for Special Occasions was given by Mrs Futch. Reports on House Furnishing and the Monroe garden tour were presented, and plans for the July meeting at Mrs Estelle Luttrell's home were announced.

Okaloosa Hope Futch C. K. Brooks Monroe Garden Estelle Luttrell

Dinner Honors Smith-Donald Wedding Party

The J. Howard Carrolls hosted a buffet dinner at their West Monroe home after the wedding rehearsal for the Edith Donald and J. E. Smith party. Attendees included Miss Ginger Henry Miss Betty Miller Mrs Jane Kay Caffarel and many relatives and friends from Louisiana cities.

J. Howard Carrolls Edith Donald J. E. Smith West Monroe Carroll Donald Trousseau Ginger Henry Betty Miller Elsie Garrett Jane Kay Caffarel P. M. Donald Albert S. Donald Charles E. Finley Wiley A. Roach J. E. Smith J. E. Smith, Sr. of Tullos, Mr. J. V. Caffarel Baton Rouge Harold Cook and Sons Richard Smith Alexandria Otto Smith J. V. Brown L. A. Branch Barbara Purswell Camilla Carter Paddy Smith Jim Meyers New Orleans Tip McKnight Columbia

The Weak No Trump in Bridge by Hughes Mendel

The piece explains the 12 to 14 point weak no trump, its impact on bidding structure, and when to use it including nonvulnerabilityRubber bridge advice. It outlines advantages such as preemption of one bid level and clearer hand evaluation and notes situations for doubles and responses. Tomorrow discusses responses to the opening weak no trump.

Vows Exchanged By Miss Paul And R Ross

Miss Barbara Faye Paul and Lt Robert Max Ross wed in Simmesport First Baptist Church in a white satin gown with orchid bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Carl Spears and Betty June Ross. The couple's honeymoon follows a reception at the Paul home.

Miss Paul R. Ross Barbara Faye Paul L. Steve Paul Limmesport Robert Max Ross Terry Clingan Mangham G. A. Spears First Baptist Church Simmesport Carl D. Spears Baton Rouge Fred Doucier Paul Betty June Ross Billy Ray Smart Jimmy Dale Ross Simmesport High School

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Mary Jane Dreasler

Mrs A L Wilbanks and Mrs Drew Lary hosted a West Monroe bridal shower for Miss Mary Jane Dreasler bride elect. Green and white decor featured a miniature bride and groom with gardenias and daisies on mantle and coffee table. Guests included Mrs M J Martin and many others in attendance bordered by pink accents on the honoree’s white linen dress.

Mary Jane Dreasler A. L. Wilbanks Drew Lary W. J. Thomas Wilbanks West Monroe Anlawenhama Fartha Luevi la Rue Jordan Bob Oldenberg Glenda Wilbanks Mary Lee M. J. Martin Kenneth Lee Jerry Jordan G. F. Walker H. A. Wilson W. F. Roberts R. P. McKay R. C. Murphy M. L. Coats J. J. Pierce Richard Sanders Fred Y. Dreasler W. C. McKay Tom McKay Eldred Parker Tommy Milam Floyce Simpson

Opti M rs and Optimist Club Install Members in Monroe

The Opti Mrs and Optimist Club of Monroe held an installation banquet at a local restaurant with Thomas Agnew as master of ceremonies. James Hobbs installed officers for both clubs and Mrs June Adams became Opti M rs president. Billye Adams led the Optimist Club as president.

Optimist Club of Monroe Tommy Agnew Earl Tarver William A. Smith Dallas Tex James Hobbs Opti-Mrs June Adams Barbara Tarver Dene Morrison Jerry Moore Lynn Phillips Optimist Club Billye Adams Garland Moore Ryder Gore Charlie Hamilton John Lacy Nell Thrower Opti Evelyn Thrower Bert Couvillon Mitz Glen Roundtree Shriner Alexandria Bill Smith Mississippi Dorothy Blair Shreveport

Clothes Quiz for a New Career Girl Wardrobe

A reader asks Miss Blair for a summer wardrobe plan for a first time worker. Recommend simple separates two skirts three blouses a cotton jacket slim dress two to three tailored dresses plus two accessory sets and a transitional fall option in a cohesive basic color plan.

How to Use a Dryer for Wrinkle Removal

If you own an automatic dryer you can remove wrinkles from suits or dresses stored for the season or packed in a suitcase by tumbling them with damp colorfast sponges. Heat the dryer before adding the clothes.

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Mesdames Lonnie Brown Ola Mae Trantham Artie Stroughn Wanda Chester Gordon Denham Calvin Miller Elzie Ray Ruth Miller T. E. Tharpe Virginia Donaldson Faye Wiggins J. A. Breswell M. Davis Marion Horton Clyde Rogers Hazel Trotter Gus Chesser Marvin Ramsey Sterlington Neil Long Bosco Norris Style Slim Jims Switl Cotton ST Trenton ST. PH Smith-Donald Hughes Mendel By Beth Blair Miss Blair Desiard Bella Scherck Davidson Suf Barbere Cotton and Dacron Cobb’s Tyke Town Seersucker Marcey Lee Slim
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