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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

13

Junior American Citizens clubs formed at Kiroli and Millsaps

The America First Junior American Citizens Club at Kiroli School organized October 23 1961 with 34 members led by President Dennis Milam and others, pledges and patriotic aims described. At Millsaps School the Thomas Jefferson Junior American Citizens Club of the 5th grade started with 25 members under Director Wilhite, focusing on heroes and American history contributions. The Tusquahama Chapter DAR sponsors JAC clubs in West Monroe and supplies small flag desk aids donated for Constitution Week.

America First Kiroli School Doris Carmichael Aasmamanu Colciveyy UL YD loVasaeves Dennis Milam Terry Moreau Carolyn Watkins Robert Miller Brenda Jowers J.A.C Millsaps School Thomas Jefferson Wilhite Mike ]Ey Herbie Martin Patti Brown Ormon Wilhite Kathy Hattaway Treas Urer Francis Smelser Tusquahama Daughters of the American Revolution West Monroe Carter Cozine DAR

Dear Abby advice column on gift exchanges and marriage

Dear Abby discusses stopping Christmas gift swaps with distant friends by sending thank you notes and cards instead. It also includes an exchange about a confirmed bachelor and a mother’s guidance to her 29 year old son facing marital strain and potential need for counseling.

Abby Sincere

Leadership Delegates Speak To Area Club

Mrs. Bob Cotton arranged for two local delegates who attended the Youth Leadership Conference at LSA to speak at the Jonesville Woman's Club meeting. The event on Thursday, November will feature Miss Martha Fuller discussing The Hand of Leadership and Miss Jackie Arnaud sharing conference highlights, with Mrs. Charles Craddock hosting and Mrs. Dick Thomas co hosting. All members urged to attend.

Bob Cotton L.S.A Jonesville Charles Craddock Dick Thomas Martha Fuller Jackie Arnaud Ae

Neville High Panel Discusses Unit Nations Issues

Six Neville High School Speech II students led by Jerry Lee will host a public panel at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Monroe City Hall courtroom. Special guests of the Monroe League of Women Voters, the debaters will address Unit Nations topics and provoke thoughtful discussion. Delegates include Ray Baker Mike McKinley Kenny James Jim Theus and Linda Collet.

Jerry Lee Monroe City Hall Monroe League of Women Voters Unitations H. Popham Jr League Neville Ray Baker Mike McKinley Kenny James Jim Theus Mary Frances Jones Linda Collet

Fashionettes Spotlight on New Season Suit Shape

United Press International notes the most popular suit silhouette for the new season features a semifitted jacket with eased back and skirts in slim or controlled flare styles. This trend emphasizes streamlined lines and versatile shaping for contemporary workwear.

United Press International

Citizenship Talk Heard By Farmerville PTA

Farmerville Parent-Teacher Association drew over 125 parents and teachers for its regular October meeting in the school cafeteria. After the business session, Ben F. Post introduced J. C. Wagnon and Woodrow Downs from the Local American Legion who spoke on Citizenship. A social hour followed the meeting.

Farmerville Parent - Teacher Association Ben F. Post J. C. Wagnon Woodrow Downs American Legion Post

Rev Meeks Addresses Area Club Meeting

Rev Meeks spoke on Religion in American Life at the Oak Grove Women's Department Club October meeting in the Elementary Library Room. Attendees included 18 members and two guests plus club president Mrs. R. D. Whitten and speaker Rev. J. F. Meeks.

Oak Grove Woman’s Department Club R. D. Whitten J. F. Meeks Goodwill Baptist Church B. F. Barron C. E. Busey J. R. Davenport P. A. Dawe J. B. Golson Hickman Hawkins W. H. Keller W. O. Lynch Chester Malone I. M. McCurdy Ralph Moore Charlotte Nugent C. L. Parker J. H. Pichoff Owen Suthards W. L. Gill Ruth Gulley John Kester

Tallulah Hostess Entertains at Luncheon and Games

Tallulah hostess Mrs A T Palmer entertained on Friday with a luncheon in the reception room, attractively set with pot plants and fall flower arrangements. Mrs John Sevier won the high score prize for bridge and Mrs E B Schicker won for bingo, with several others in attendance.

Tallulah A. T. Palmer John Sevier E. B. Schicker Neal T. Holt Z. L. Chambless Mason Spencer Henry C. Sevier Horace Lee W. L. Rountree

Miss Flanders Speaks To DAR Group

The Ouachita Parish Junior Daughters of the American Revolution met October 26 at the Ouachita Parish Public Library. Frances Flanders, librarian, presented a genealogy program detailing methods to uncover ancestral information and introduced several genealogical books. Attending members included Mrs. W. L. Alexander, Mrs. W H Anders Jr, Mrs. Thomas C Dansby, Mrs. R. T. Faulk Jr, Mrs. R. C. Goodman, Mrs. Jane Steed Hobgood, Mrs. W. E. Smith Jr, and Mrs. Harry Stone.

Daughters of the American Revolution of Fort Miro Oouachita Parish Frances Flanders Ouachita Parish

Weekend Visits And Homecoming Glimpses From Louisiana

Nancy Martin of West Monroe spent a Raleigh weekend as guest of Bradley Biggers attending North Carolina State College homecoming activities including the NC State vs Duke game and a Tom­my Dorsey dance. Dr. and Mrs. Strickland reported a Washington D C trip with Freemasonry events and a Naval Academy tour. Mrs. Strausser visited daughter Mary Jo at Randolph Macon College during Sophomore Parents Week End. Diane King of Monroe is one of five coeds named Rodeo Court nominees. the queen will be crowned November 17 at the LSU Coliseum by Gov. Davis.

Nancy Martin Harry Martin West Monroe Northwestern Natchitoches Raleigh North Carolina North Carolina State College Bradley Biggers North Carolina State Duke Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Washington, D.C Dee A. Strickland Strickland Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction U.S.A United States Naval Academy Red Coach Inn Arthur Ensminger Courtland Gray Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland Mary Jo Strausser Randolph-Macon College Lynchburg Virginia S. C. Strausser Mrs. Strausser Mary Jo Diane King Monroe Kappa Delta Gov. Davis Lsu Coliseum

Altrusa Club Meeting at Mrs Touchstone Home

Altrusa Club of Monroe West Monroe held its regular meeting at Mrs Ruth Touchstone home with President Jewell Durham presiding. New members were unanimously accepted as Lois West proposed names and plans for International Relations and District Conference activities were outlined.

Jewell Durham Altrusa Club Monroe West Monroe Ruth Touchstone Addie Lou Juneman Mary Benoit Ase Tha Helen Luckett Adrienne Carr Faye Heard Lois West Marie Frazier Bernice McCoy Erlene Adams Marguerite Meek Elizabeth Stenberg Ann Winkler Elizabeth Reitzammer Beatrice Patterson Mobile Paul Harvey Corre

Bazaar Planned In Vidalia

The Gregory Home Demonstration Club of Vidalia will hold their annual bazaar on the courthouse lawn in Vidalia Saturday. Tables feature handmade items art pastries and children gifts. Public invited especially residents of Vidalia Ferriday Natchez and surrounding communities to view Christmas gifts and food selections.

Gregory Home Demonstration Club Vidalia Ferriday Natchez

Teen Age Mail: love, money, and a costly engagement

A 19 year old man asks Mrs Ricker how to handle a live-in situation with a 25 year old separated woman who pressures him to pay her bills and divorcing costs. The columnist urges caution, calling the relationship commercial if he continues funding her affections and advises ending the financial entanglement. A separate letter from a 16 year old asks about car dating. the answer supports teen car dating if the drivers are licensed, carefully evaluated, and parents approve.

Jack Jan

The Way To Teen-Age Popularity booklet note

Dorothy Ricker offers a guide promising practical steps to gain attention in a courteous manner. It asserts popularity can be achieved by anyone regardless of current status and outlines strategies to attract interest and improve social standing.

Dorothy Ricker

Marian Martin Pattern 9262 Jump Suit Feature

Misses pattern offers a two piece outfit with a shapely princess seam jumper and optional blouse. Printed by Marian Martin, pattern 9262 covers sizes 12 to 20. Instructions note fabric yardage and mailing price, urging readers to send coin payment.

Marian Martin News- Star

Logtown Home Demonstration Club Meets at Miss LeFevre’s Monroe Home

Logtown Home Demonstration Club gathered in Miss Pearl LeFevre’s Monroe home for October. Vice president Mrs. Neil McHenry presided and read a poem. Roll call listed eight members. An orchid was presented to Mrs. W. J. Lowe, followed by “Happy Birthday.” Social hour hosted guests Mrs. N. W. Montgomery and Mrs. Ruth Whatley. Council Meeting set for November 17. November 24 meeting planned at Mrs. G. B. Tarleton Sr.’s home with co-hostess Mrs. H. W. Hanson.

Pearl Lefevre Monroe Logtown Neil McHenry McHenry W. A. Calloway Ida Lowe F. D. Luton Margaret Shipp W. F. Ramsey C. C. Scharff Ruby Hanson H. W. Hanson

Request for return mailer to Doro thy Ricker

Instruction to include 10 cents and a stamped self-addressed envelope with the request. Directs mail to Doro thy Ricker in care of this newspaper.

Abby Dorothy Ricker

How They Sell Fashion In Washington

Florence de Santis notes Washington fashion stores cater to diplomats wives and women from all states while acting as taste arbiters. They steer customers toward what is considered proper Washington fashion, favoring simplicity and eroding extreme trends. Cotton suede and 36 inch coats dominate fall and winter rainwear, paired with dresses over skirts or pants.

Washington

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Park Avenue Travis A. Brown Mrs. Brown Venezuela Kiroli Millsaps Dear Abby Abigail van Buren Prudential Iowa Farmerville Pta Rev. Meeks Miss Flanders Ouachita Sponding Altrusa Altrusa International William C. Stabb Mr. Stabb Garnier North 12 Street St. Louis Missouri Stabb Nancy Wright Springfield Illinois Logtown Home Demonstration Club Southside Lou Kautd Florence DE Santis Twin City Shopping By Justin McCarty FIELD
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