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JAN. 31, 1965, CharUi American EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK By ANN Q. SMYTHE CHARLES LITTLE THEATER MAKES APPEAL: The costume committee of the next production, "Kind Sir" an appeal for the loan of a formal dress suit size 38, 41 long. Also, a long white formal size 10. If anyone has either of these items they are zsked to call Woman's Editor, American Press.

PROUD Capt. end Mrs. E. Clinton McGehee are (the proud grandparents of their first grandchild. The little girl, Leitha McGehee Parks was born January 27 to Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Parks (nee Kitty B. McGehee) in Monroe. FORMER NEWSMAN VISITS: Karl von Leuwen of Los Altos, former news director of KPLC-TV here, was in town Tuesday and Wednesday enjoying a visit with friends. He was on a business trip to Texas, and came on over to Lake Charles for a short visit.

While here, he was a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. McGehee.

RELATIVES VISIT THE NEWELLSi Mr. and Mrs. James F. Newell rave had as their house guests Mrs, Fred S. Newton, Port Huron, Mich.

Mrs. Newton is Mrs. NewelTs sister. Also, Mr. and Mrs.

Earle Kerr of Detroit, cousins of Mrs. NewelTs have been visiting here on their way to Florida. Clair Newell, granddaughter of the Newells is also a guest Miss Newell is here nee the birth of her brother, James F. Newell III en January 22, in Houston. CELEBRATE 57t( ANNIVERSARY: Mr.

and Mrs. Irby R. Priest, i San Antonio, we Mrs. Ewell Landry. were honored with a ormerly of this city now of re here as guests of Mr.

and While they were here they barbeque on the occasion of their 57th wedding arniversary. Mr. Priest is a retired Southern Pacific conductor. WATCH FOR THE DATE: A bake sale is planned by the Saint Patrick Auxiliary for the benefit of the building fund. The popular sale of last year is repeated this year, and anyone wanting to place orders prior to the sale for cakes, cookies, bread, pies, rolls, or appetizejrs for the table or freezer are asked to call Mrs.

P. J. O'Carrol. Announcement of the time and place of the actual sale will be made later. I PI KAPPA PHI: James Roland Latham, a student at'Northwesteriji State College, was initiated into Pi Kappa 1'hi Qreek letter fraternity on Jan.

10. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded in 1904 at the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. From this beginning, it has grown in national scope to a fraternity consisting of 53 undergraduate chapters and 48 alumni chapters, with over 20,000 members throughout 1 the United States. Latham is enrolled in the math bourse of study and is expected to graduate in 1968. 'He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. W. T. Latham, Sulphur, La. Ji BACK TO PUERTO RICO: Mrs.

J. A. Gaskin (nee Ethelyn Crawford) and daughter, Melinda, have returned to Puerto Rico after a visit here with her parents, Dr. and J. A.

Crawford, 1015 Pujo street. Mrs. Gaskin's husband is a Boy Scout executive in Puerto Rico.j While here, Mrs. Gaskin and daughter, accompanied by her, either daughters, Ethelyn a)ad Cindy, who both attend McNeese State College and her son, Lt. William A.

Gaskin, stationed at Fort Hoo8, journeyed to Jackson, Miss. Theiie they attended the wedding of the Gaskins' othejr son, Peter Crawford Gaskin, and Barbara Ann Adams. ATTEND CARNIVAL BALL: McNeese State College was well rejpresented at the recent Krewe of Zeus carnival ball held at Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. Dean of Students Ellis Guillory and Mrs. Guillory ind daughter, Susan, a student at Grand Coteau, among localites attending; also Louis Riviere, McNeese alumni secretary; student Ann Riviere, who made her appearance at the ball as queen of last year's Zeus ball, and her sorority pledge "big sister," Judy Lattimer.

Mr. Guillory and Mr. Riviere served as members of the floor committee for the ball. The group were house guests of Queen Ann's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Riviere of Metairie. All were honored guests in the queen box at the ball anl at the queen's supper. Before leaving New Orleans, they were also entertained with a buffet luncheon given by the Rivieres. IN DALLASj Mrs. Lollie Rhodes and Mrs.

Helen Boudoin are In Dal summer fashion market. as, to attend the Easter and VISITORS RETURN: Mrs. Thad K. Wynn Sr. returned to her home in Greenville, Miss, after visiting relatives here for the past month.

She was accompanied home by her sister Mrs. Paul K. McGee and Mr. McGee and Mrs. Pearl Pauley.

Mrs. Paulev will visit her daughter, Mrs. Sam Henderson, and Mr. Henderson in Natchez, Miss. GUESTS FOR THE FONTANA-RAFTERY WEDDING: Out towners here for the wedding yesterday were: and Mrs.

J. Schrant, Mr. and Mrs. J. Disimore.

and Mrs. G. Helrnstetter Sr. and daughters, Mr. and Mrs.

G. Helrnstetter Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Ferina and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. William Bagley all of New Orleans. Also, Joseph Fontana, and Mrs.

Andrew Perello of Plaquemine. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ferachl, Baton Rouge. i BORN IN GERMANY: Word has been received of the arrival of daughter to Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Richard at irnholden, Germany. SP-4 Russell Richard is in this army. The little daughter, Lisa De Ann arrived en January 3rd. The mother is the former Pricilla Aidoin of Lacassine, formerly of Iowa.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ardoin of Lacassine. The paternal: Mr. and Mrs.

Cyrus Richird of Welsh, KING'S GUESTS: Mrs. Matilda Roach and Mrs. Hay wood Miller of Lake Charles will be guests of their cousin, Charles Jaeger of New Orleans, at the Carnival ball of the Krewe of Okeanos tonight in the Hilton-Charles Hotel. Jaeger is King of Okeanos this year. The local ladies, who received callout invnaiions from the King, will return from the Crescent City on Thursday.

Miss Pack Is the Bride Of Edward W. Nelson Bridal satin and Alencon lace fashioned the wedding gown of Mary Louise Pack when she became the bride of Edward Wade Nelson. The wedding was celebrated January 26, 7 p.m., in a doable- ring candlelight service at the Heiming Memorial Methodist Church in Sulphur. Rev. D.

VV. Pool officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Pack of Sulphur, and the groom's parents are Mr.

and Mrs, Raymond L. Nelson, also of Sulphur. Music was furnished by Mrs Horace Vincent, organist, and Olaf Jacobson, soloist. The bride was given in mar- raige by her father. Her gown was made with a molded bodice, long tipfered sleeves, and a neckline outlined with scalloped re-embroidered Alencon lace and seed pearls.

This ornamentation, extended from the neckline to the hemline of the dress. The A-ahaped skirt swept'into a full chapel train. A crown of seed pearls and lace held in place the bridal veil of illusion. Her bouquet was composed of white roses and English The bride's attendants were her sister, Janet Sue Pack, who was maid of honor, Pat Hassien, Susan Nelson, Carol Ann Fuller, and Ann Alene Covington, all of Sulphur. They were costumed identically in dresses of cranberry peau de soie made with a fitted bodice and bell skirt with match- Ing lace Jacket.

They wore headdresses made of two velvet roses with circular veil of matching talle. Each carried a long-stemmed pink rose. Beth Brummett and Julie BrummeU of Jennings, nieces of the groom, were candlelight- ers. Shara Brummett of Jennings, a niece of the groom, was flower girl. Rusty Vincent of Sulphur was ringbearer.

Raymond L. Nelson Jr. of Sulphur, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Tom Under of Knox, Tim Parker of Sulphur, Jimmy Collins of Sulphur, and Paul Brummet of Jennings. A reception followed at the Chateau Charles.

The house party included Wanda Gibbs, who registered guests, Susie Elwell, Kempa Perrin, and Judy Elwell, all sorority sisters of the bride. Also in the house party were Mrs. Paul Brummett and Marilyn Nelson. The couple left on a wedding trip to New Orleans. They will make their home in Lake Charles where both are seniors at McNeese State College.

The bride is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was recently elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." The groom is a member of the Blue Key Honorary fraternity and the Scabbard and Blade Military fraternity. Virginia Marie Fontana Weds Roy Raftery Jr. Virginia Marie Fontana, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fontana became the bride of Roy Martin Raftery son of Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Raftery on January 30 at 11 a.m. Mr. Fontana gave his daughter in marriage at the nuptial mass said by Rev. Angelo Cremaldi at the Immaculate Conception Church.

Mrs. Francis G. Bulber was organist and Patricia York was soloist. The choir which sang the mass consisted of friends of the bride, Dianne Gabriel, Paula Guillory, Carolyn Allenman. Ann Coleman, Melba Hebert, Ruby Womack, Mary Knooce, Hope Hackler, and Mary King.

The bridal gown was white peau de soie in a controlled bell shape trimmed with reembroid- ered Alencon lace. Beaded Alen- con lace appliques scalloped the neckline and extended into the skirt. The fitted bodice had long tapering sleeves with beaded lace motifs. A Scalloped pattern of Alencon lace cascaded down the sides of the skirt into the chapel train. The bridal veil of imported silk illusion was held by a crown which consisted of two tiers of pearls and crystals centered with Alencon lace.

She carried cascades of white roses and stephanotis. Mrs. Mike Durio attended the bride as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mary Louise Abate and Mary Elizabeth Abate, cousins of the bride. Also, Marian Monticello and Sharon Bertrand.

Junior bridesmaid was Mary Ann Fontana, sister of the bride. Flowergirl was Felica Vaughn and Frank Allen Wood was ring- bearer. Gus Helrnstetter, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Kirk Hebert, Harvey Bessett and Boyd Allenman, Groomsmen were William Miller, Jerry Micelle, Mike Durio, and Joseph Fontana, brother of the bride. A reception followed the ceremony at St.

Margaret's Knights of Columbus Hall. The house party included Mrs. Vincent Abate Mrs. Joseph Schraut, Mrs. John Savant, Mrs.

Bennie Ryan, Paula Guillory and Carol Helmstetter. Also, Mrs. Boyd Allenman and Melba Hebert. Rice girls were Kathy Ryan and Brenda Connie. After a wedding trip to New Orleans the couple will be at home, 2602 Kirkman St.

The bride is a graduate of St. Charles Academy and a junior at McNeese State College. The gropom is a graduate of Landry High School and he Is a senior at McNeese State College. Crisp Spring Costuming young pretty cotton pique in a Tulip bordered sleeveless dress it's own contrasting Arnel pique jacket. Color: Tulip Green 4-6x.

$14.98 7-14. $16.98 939 3rd Ave. East Town Lois Marie LeBoeuf became he bride of William Coleman McDonald on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. LeBoeuf and the groom is the son of Mrs. William C.

McDonald, Le- La. The father of the bride gave ier in marriage. Soloist was Carolyn Morgan, Vinton, La. The bride wore a gown of vhite peau de soie with bell shaped skirt with empire cum- A bow at the back of he dress had streamers that fell nto the chapel train. Lace roses Coffee'Hickman Vows Said At Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles was the scene for the doable ring wedding of Matilda Emaline Coffey and Bennie DeWain Hickman, on January 24, at 4 p.m.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fagan Coffey. the Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Bennie Hickman, Alexandria, La. Due to the illness of the father of the bride, Caskey Gilliland gave her in marriage. Her bridal dress was of re- embroidered Alencon lace on the bodice with wasp waist, slim skirt and elbow length sleeves. The headdress was a re-embroidered lace pill box with stand out illusion veil. She wore a single strand of pearls which was a gift from the groom.

She wore white kid gloves and carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. Jane Coffey attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Sandy Coffey, sister of the bride, and Allison, Houston, Tex. Candlelighters were twins, Bill and Tom Johnson. Grady Hickman of Baton Rouge served his brother as best man.

Ushers were George Adams, Gayle McDonald, William Trimble, of Lake Charles, and Ken Rabalais, New Orleans, groomsmen were Mike Bagwell, Bastrop, and Tom Kash of Lake Charles. A reception followed the marriage ceremony in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Members of the house party were: Mrs. James Foshee, Mrs. Rose T.

Lawes, Mrs. George Hines, Linda Gray, Gretchen Stevenson, Judi Arnette, and Mrs. Tbaron Overland. The couple will be at home in the McNeese Apartments after their wedding trip to New Orleans. The bride is a graduate of McNeese State College where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

She was editor-in-chief of the "Contraband" and a member of Epsilon Alpha Epsilon, women's honorary fraternity. She was a president of the French Club and listed in "Who's Who in American Colleges." The groom is a senior major in mechanical engineering at McNeese State College. He was a Cadet Lt. Col. in the ROTC unit, secretary of Scabbard and Blade, national military honora- rary fraternity, and a member of Blue Key.

Also, a member of the college baseball team and of the McNeese Engineering Society. AAUW executive Board Has Meet The Lake Charles Branch of the American Association of University Women held a board meeting at Mrs. George R. Cole's home at 535 Helen, on January 21. Refreshments were served at the beginning of the meeting.

After appointing a nominating committe, the board discussed the branch dinner meeting of February 24 at the Plantation Mouse. Members and their husbands are invited to attend The program of the coming branch meeting in May was also discussed. Other members were Mrs. Gerald 1. Dunaway, Mrs.

Calvin Bowers, Mrs! Thomas Serwood, Mrs. Harry M. Hollins, and Annie Mae Green. Lois Marie LeBoeuf Becomes The Bride of William C. McDonald Jr.

were applicated on the skirt and bottom of the train. Her headdress was a jeweled tiara with lace points on the forehead. One tear drop centered the forehead. Sharon Sue LeBoeuf was maid of honor and bridesmaids were: Marie Daigle, Lacassine, Penelope Collins, Lake Charles, Jo Anne Rothkamm, Vinton, and Cynthia Brocato, Lake Charles. Dave C.

Doyal, Lecompte, grandfather of the groom, served his grandson as best man. Ushers were Jerry Reynolds and Mike Doughty of Lecompte. Groomsmen were Sidney Haggert, Lecompte; Larry G. Mc- Donald, Lake Charles; Randall Cope, Baton Rouge; and C. Doyal, Houston.

A reception followed the ceremony in the Knights of Columbus Hall of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. The house party included Mrs. Alex Babineaux, Linda Sarver and Mrs. James R. David, all of Lake Charles.

Also, Barbara Heard, Dry Creek. After a wedding trip to Texas the couple will make their home in New Orleans where the groom is employed by the harbor police. They were both McNeese State College students. The bride was employed by the Better Business Bureau of Lake Charles. Miss Dubard Exchanges Vows With Charles Hannon Ramona Dawn Dubard be- the bride of Charles Wade Hannon on Jan.

23 at 2 p.m. at the Boulevard Baptist Church with Rev. T. V. Owens The bride is the daughter of tfrs.

Sybil Dyer and George Dubard, ne groom is the son Mr. and Mn. George Hanion, all of this city. J. C.

Witherwax, grandfather the bride gave her in mar- iage. Organist was Mrs. Gil- Turner and soloist was Thomas E. Nix. The bridal gown was a long white lace over white peau de' oie.

The neckline was scalloped with a fitted bodice which flared into a full skirt with a i Boulevard Baptist Church Edu- short train. 1 cation building. Her headdress was a jeweled crown which secured a bouffant illusion veil. Her bouquet was a white glamilia trimmed with Lily of the Valley. Jeanne Dugas attended the bride as maid of honor.

Other bridesmaids were: Viola Gibson and Charlotte Miller, Iota, La. Junior bridesmaids were: Loy Etta Dyer and Laurrie Jo Dyer. Daniel A. Keller was best! man for the groom. George Dubard was an usher.

The groomsmen were: Richard Keller and Samuel Ivey. Junior groomsmen were Dana Ownes and Michel Crewell. A reception was held at the After a wedding trip to Galveston, the couple will be at home in Lake Charles where the groom is employed by Superior Reproduction Supply, Inc. Miss Skelton Takes Vows Jo Evelyn Skelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Andrew Skelton became ithe bride of Oza McGee son of Mr. and Mrs. Oza McGee all of this city, on January 30, at 1 p.m. Father Ralph J. Landry read the nuptial mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where the father gave his daughter in marriage.

Organist was Marianne Jacob and soloist was Mrs. Robert Armstrong. The bridal gown was street length and made of peau de soie with Chantilly lace blouse fingertip sleeves. Her headdress was a small pill box with shoulder length veil of illusion. Sho carried a cascade of white carnations also an heirloom handkerchief of three generations.

Her necklace was a single strand of pearls. Jade Broussard attended tho bride as maid of honor. Paul Keith Nabours, cousin of the bride was best man. Ushers were: Thomas Jennische, Baytown, James Edward Nabours, and John Glenn McGee, of this city. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony.

The house party included Susan Jennische Mrs. W. P. Nabours Mrs. Bill Jennische, and Mrs.

J. II. Broussard. After a wedding trip the cou- pie will be at home In Marshall, Texas. CHICAGO PEACE A Fabulous ROSE with blend ol Pink ond Yellow.

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