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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

13

Jaynes Discuss Upcoming Pageant And Convention

Monroe Jaycees hold May gathering at Cha teau Restaurant with Mrs James Hoagland presiding. Speakers included John Ballard on Miss Louisiana Pageant program books and Hugh Hyman on the State Convention May 10 11 12 at the Civic Center.

Monroe Jaycee Jaynes Chateau Restaurant James Hoagland John Ballard Hugh Hyman Monroe Jaycees Ing Civic Center Tommy Bordeaux Gary Smith James Culver Cliff Lawrence Lawrence Ed Hale Selman Field Kenny Adams Jaynes David Turrentine Jayne

Mrs Tolson Hosts Bayou DeSiard Garden Club Meeting

Mrs J P Lewis led a session at the Bayou DeSiard Garden Club gathering held at Mrs H W Tolson residence with co hostesses and a business report on horticulture hints by Mrs Dan Cox. Amaryllis blooms from seed were shown and arrangements discussed. Refreshments were provided by the hostess for multiple members.

Sesson J. P Lewis Bayou DeSiard Garden Club H. W. Tolson Lewis R. D. Farr Jr Dan Cox Farr C. M. Handley Jr J. D. Kelly L.r A. Branch Cox W. L. Dean T. K. Doles D. E. Dupree P. N. Edwards E. J. Foster Handley Kelly John McCarter A. ©. Ware Dixie White

Lingerie Shower Compliments Miss Janis Parker

A lingerie shower honored bride elect Miss Janis Parker of Capt Robert L. Gill Fort Polk Tuesday. Miss Caro len Lee hosted at 1049 Park Avenue withdecor of mock orange blossoms. Attire featured a forest green sleeveless shift and a green blue smoke ring. Others attending included Mrs Doyle Hamilton Mrs Robert Howard Mrs Jan Brooks Mrs Liliane Stamper and Miss Ceri Cadenhead.

Carolen Lee Betty Tucker DeLores Tucker Janis Parker Robert L. Gill Fort Polk Miss Lee Park Avenue Miss Parker Doyle Hamilton Robert Howard Jan Brooks Liliane Stamper Ceri Cadenhead

Opama Meeting Hosts Guest Speaker Mac Jones in Chico

Ouachita Parish Medical Association of Medical Assistants met at a Chico restaurant for a Wednesday session led by president Mrs. Shirley Gewin. The group planned a community family aid project and heard Will Mae Jones discuss packaging drugs. Door prize went to Mrs. Kay Winslow.

Ouachita Parish Shirley Gewin Claudia Pittman Will Mae Jones Jones Kay Winslow Lila P. Wolfe Jimmie Statham Gewin Loyal Lawler Margaret Anvalone

Colony HDC Annual Picnic Lunch Gathers Members

Colony Home Demonstration Club members met at Baptist Children's Park for the annual picnic and brief business meeting after lunch. Mrs. Pattie Cary led the gathering, with reports on poisons citizenship and a demonstration comparing convenience and homemade foods highlighting cost, nutrition, quality, time savings, family preferences, and seasonal prices. Plans for State Home Demonstration Week May 5-11 were outlined by Mrs. Minnie Lou Stapp.

Colony Home Demonstration Club Baptist Children’s Park Pattie Cary Carr Tempie Hegwood Jewel Earl O. F. Smith Minnie Lou Stapp

Tax Election Discussed At Pinecrest PTA

The Pinecrest PTA met in the school cafeteria with Mrs. Troy Dulaney presiding. New officers were elected including Mrs. C. P. Wagoner Jr as president and Mrs. Glenn Jones as vice president. Dwight Owens and Henry Camp spoke on the upcoming tax election. Members endorsed the sales tax and May meeting will close Mothers Day and Music Week observances.

Pinecrest Parent Teacher Association Troy Dulaney C. P. Wagoner Jr Glenn Jones David Massey Milton Ward Roy Simms Tommy Christy Massey Bobby Murphy Dwight Owens

Farewell Coffee for Mrs Lowery Hosted by Local Friends

A farewell coffee for Mrs. Jack Lowery was co hosted by Mrs. Dan Crooks and Mrs. Melvin Hood as the Lowery family prepares to move to Oxford Mississippi for Mr Lowery to finish his doctorate at Ole Miss. Guests gathered at the Crooks home on DeBastrop Drive from 9 30 to 11 30 with decorative arrangements of venegated amariillis greenery fruit and yellow roses. A white orchid was given to the honoree whose dress was blue Dacron. Also present were Mrs Lawrence Bingham Mrs Eris Ginn Mrs W N Albritton Mrs Floyd Ham Mrs Sam Hartman Mrs Dave Norris Mrs James Lewis Mrs L Ray Anderson and Mrs Ted Holmes.

Jack Lowery Dan Crooks Melvin Hood Lowrey Oxford Miss Lowery Ole Miss Crooks DeBastrop Drive Plano Lawrence Bingham Eris Ginn W. N. Albritton Floyd Ham Sam Hartman Dave Norris James Lewis L. Ray Anderson Ted Holmes

Award winner to represent Ouachita Parish in State Dress Revue

The Ouachita Parish Dress Revue winner will represent the parish in the State Dress Revue at Baton Rouge on August 6 to 8. The Lakeshore home of Mrs. W. H. Stapp will host the next Colony Club meeting on June 5. Attendees at the picnic lunch included Mrs. Allie Daws Mrs. Hegwood Mrs. Delores Denton Mrs. Mattie Ednes Mrs. Carr Mrs. Carrie White Mrs. Earl Mrs. Stapp and Mrs. Smith.

Ouachita Parish Baton Rouge Lakeshore W. H. Stapp Colony Club Allie Daws Hegwood Delores Denton Mattie Ednes Carr Carrie White Earl Stapp Smith

Coat Dress Caper in Bright Polyester With Stripes

Bright and bold coat dress with a double row of buttons, textured polyester and cotton blend. Features an inverted back pleat and belt, in green and orange stripe pattern, available in multiple sizes.

Neville Alumni Banquet Opens May Night at Monroe Civic Center

Neville Alumni Association honors the Class of 1943 and Class of 1918 at a 7 15 p m banquet in the Monroe Civic Center. Also notes ACBL UNIT 211 Winners Game at Bayou DeSiard and a St Francis Hospital Auxiliary benefit bridge at Paragon Club with tickets at the door.

Neville Alumni Association Monroe Civic Center ACBL Bayou DeSiard Country Club St. Francis Hospital Paragon Club Wilbur Keko W. H. Liebetrau Ralph Law Sam Rubin Jr

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Marcia Jay Files

A kitchen shower for Miss Marcia Jay Files bride elect of James William Standley III was held at Mrs. William Norris home 633 Lakeshore. Vows are planned May 31 in Oak Ridge Methodist Church. Guests included Marcia Maggio Veronica Worley Joanne Lay and many others in a prenuptial celebration with a paper bride and recipe book guest registry.

Marcia Jay Files James William Standley William Norris Lakeshore Miss Files G. W. Files Oak Ridge J. W. Standley Jr Mr. Standley Oak Ridge Methodist Church Norris Paul Blackmon William Scurlock Marcia Maggio Veronica Worley Joanne Lay Ray Ellerbe Carl Bassett Shirley Dean Joyce Phillips Delmas Thorne William Gannaway George French Hermione Dr

Installation of Officers Highlights ADK Meeting

Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha chapter held its final meeting of the year at the Holiday Inn with officer installation for 1968 69. Members and hostesses attended as Mrs Louise Brooks was named president and a slate including Miss Alma Lufey and Mrs Mary Reed filled key posts.

Kappa Delta Martha Rice Shreveport Alpha Chi Louisiana Tech Ruston Susie McBride Alpha Chi Chapter M. E. Higgin Northeast G. L. Morgan Pargood Blvd Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Holiday Inn Ralph Reed Roy Brooks Alpha Chapter Alma Lufey Betty Mobley Louise Thack Christine Coleman Louise Brooks Jeanette Acker Sponding Mary Reed Virginia Dunn Vera Dowling Louise Conlin Daisy Daniels Bunny Rodgers Maybelle Johnston Acker Reed Brooks Evelyn Mulhearn Conlin Betty Fisher Opal Baur Cornelia Smith Phyllis Cozine

Chicken and Rice One-Pan Bake for Two

Coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour and brown in oil. Simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes then add frozen rice and peas with mushrooms, water parsley and saffron. Return to boil cover and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Makes two servings.

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Ouachita Parish Public Library Hale Ron McEneely Randal Lewis Charles Buck Chuck McCullen Charles Witty Ed Mulhearn Richard Laws Larry McDonald Karl Mullins Monroe Mitchell George Parker Bill Adkins Hoagland Bordeaux Mrs. Tolson Opama Mac Jones Ent Colony Hdc Pinecrest Pta Aartist Louisville Nous Ouachita Walter Dunn Joe Coleman Carter Acker ADK Twin City Chavasette Knit Chavasette Eastgate
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