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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

3

Local Personal Visits Haul Holiday Guests Across the State

Mrs C F Nunnally of Alexandria arrives to visit her parents Dr and Mrs A D Tisdale. The Nunnallys will be joined by their children Mrs Melvin Loper and Alice and by Mr Nunnally this weekend. The Loper party heads to Orange for the holiday with Mr and Mrs William Steidley. Miss Dona Jo Hixson and W F E Hixson of Alexandria visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Wille Adcock of West Monroe. The Crabirds host Will Wallace and daughter Larue from Wichita Falls with Will junior visiting. Frank Lee family and daughters Linda and Janet stay with H B Crabird. Ann Jarrell hosts cousin Miss Harriet Buie of Ft Necessity. Mrs Gordon McLendon and family from Dallas arrive to visit as Mrs James A Noe through July 4.

C. F. Nunnally, Jr Alexandria A. D. Tisdale Mr. Nunnally Dona Jo Hixson W. F E. Hixson Mrs Wille Adcock West Monroe Will Wallace Larue Wichita Falls Tex C. W. Wallace Will Jr Frank Lee Linda Janet H. B. Crabirds Lees Mexico Gordon McLendon Jan Bart Kristen Dallas James A. Noe

Mrs Shackleford Learns of Brothers Sudden Death in Atlanta

Mrs. C. B. Shackleford was informed yesterday of the sudden death of her brother, Mr. Albert Few of Atlanta, Georgia. She departed for Atlanta by plane to be with family.

C. B. Shackleford Albert Few Atlanta, Ga Atlanta

Social Calendar and Fraternity Meetings This Week

Regular meeting of Walter Savage Post No 4 Amvet Auxiliary at 8 p.m. at the Marine Corps Hut Bernstein Park. Alpha Delta Fraternity meets with Carl Thompson Monroe at 2 p.m. Sunday. Delta Kappa Pi meets with Miss Bobbie June Moore West Monroe at 6 30 p.m. Lambda Sigma Chi meets at 2 p.m. with Kak Walker Blanks.

Walter Savage Marine Corps Bernstein Park Alpha Delta Fraternity Carl Thompson Bres Ave Monroe Delta Kappa Pi Bobbie June Moore North Third Street West Monroe Lambda Sigma Chi Kak Walker Blanks

Shower honors Miss Evelyn Reed bride of Lt Durwood Graffton

Mrs N B James of Farmerville hosts a miscellaneous shower for Evelyn Reed, bride elect of Lt Durwood Roy Graffton. Guests include co-hostesses Lyles Gresham Wells Harrell Broardus Turnage Woodrow Downs Ann Howser Raymond Meeks. Bridal gifts viewed, pink and yellow floral decor, three tier centerpiece, and pink satin ribbon with wedding details.

N. B. James Farmerville Evelyn Reed J/g Durwood Roy Graffton Rassie Smith Allen Grafton Ann Howser Raymond Meeks Ecru Broadus Turnage Patricia Ann Robinson Sandra Smith Lyles Gresham

Mrs Hemphill Hosts Luncheon for Miss Agnes Jones

Mrs E N Hemphill entertained at a luncheon in her home honoring Miss Agnes Jones bride elect. Centerpiece gardenias adorned the table and bridal place cards marked each seat. Jones wore a black and white checked cotton trosseau model with white carnation corsage and received a silver bowl. Guests included Mrs Guy Jones and other friends.

E. N. Hemphill Agnes Jones Miss Jones

Mrs Greenwald Hosts Guest at Luncheon and Bridge

Mrs Walker Dixon of Midland Texas was a guest of Mr and Mrs Meyer Greenwald at Speed Drive. During her visit Mrs Greenwald entertained in her honor with luncheon and bridge at the Country Club. Attendees included Mrs Edgar Florsheim Mrs Sam Kaplan and other ladies from the area.

Walker Dixon Midland Texas Meyer Greenwald

Demonstration Club Covers New Fabrics and Sewing Techniques

Mrs Euna D. Spielman led a June Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs J G Peacock home. Topics included trimming summer garments, sewing seams, new fabrics, and zipper insertion. Reports from officers and committees urged attendance at the LSA short course and plans for first aid and home nursing courses.

Euna D. Spielman Ouachita Parish J. G. Peacock J. C. Rayner Rayner T. T. Jones L.S.A Jones R. Jones Peacock Eva Gewin Spielman Gewin W. J. Kelley J. W. Mathis T. R. Jones Octavia Frith

McClendon HDC Meets at O. O. Cloyd Home

The McClendon Home Demonstration Club gathered for the regular June meeting at Mrs. O. O. Cloyd’s home. Leaders reported on clothing and family life activities, and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs. Marvin Spangler, Mrs. Henry Blazier, Mrs. Melvin Riser, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Mrs. Fred Riser, Mrs. Minnie Marshall, Mrs. Dorothy Huntsman, Mrs. Connie Goodwin, and Mrs. Sally Wellerman.

McClendon Home Demonstration Club O. O. Cloyd Marvin Spangler Henry Blazier Melvin Riser Dorothy Smith Fred Riser Minnie Marshall Dorothy Huntsman Connie Goodwin Sally Wellerman

Carr Installed As Lion Proxy

Lester Carr, local insurance executive, was installed as president of the North Monroe Lions club at official ceremonies Tuesday night. Carr succeeds Barney Henderson as leader of the service club and was installed by Russ Kettering, past president of the Monroe Lions Club. Other new officers include Lee Koehler as first vice president and W. F. Latham as second vice president.

Lester Carr North Monroe Lions Club Carr Barney Henderson Service Club Russ Kettenring Monroe Lions Club Lee Koehler W. F. Latham Presi

Society News Schedule Rule Reminder

Notice requires all social events including parties weddings and club news be submitted to the society department within five days of the event for publication in the Morning World or News-Star. News received after five days will not be accepted.

Zee Marian Martin News-Star Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Morning World

Lion Tamer Buddy Harrison Heads Club Installations

Franks Smith third vice president Gene Galligan secretary Virgil Crawford treasurer and Charlie Lett tail twister are listed with Frank Smith. The club along with their installation service observed Ladies night and hosted ceremony with officers named.

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Easterling Janice and Lynee Anne Esdorn Houston R. L. Esdorn, Jr H. Few Easterling Robert Ewing ITT Melvin Loper Alice the Loper Orange, Tex William Steidley Mr. Lopez Crabirds Ann Jarrell Harriet Buie Ft. Necessity Fabulous Values Ifawe Margaret Land Society Durwood Roy Grafton Mrs. Hemphill Miss Agnes Jones Mrs. Greenwald John Woodburn Will Abrahamson B. C. Tanquis Francis Dawson Claude Dodgen Harry Shhraeder Arthur Wedemeyer Lawrence Hulin McClendon Lion Red Cross Arthur Murray Starlight Marva Monroe Or Famous Name Brand Brassiers Goddess Elaine OD Lael
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