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EIGHT DAILY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1952 SOCIETY By Ethel G. Holloman Dial 6642 Theatregoers To Attend Opening Performance of 'Black Chiffon' Curtain Time 8:15 O'clock for Three-Aet English Drama Directed by Ed Brady Local little theatregoers will Alexandria, Community, Center, for acta directed by Mr. Ed Brady is season and it is open for membership The cast of the show includes: Mrs. Sue Bisby, Miss Evelyn Nobles, Mr. Ray Burchette, Mrs.

A. P. Stephens and Mr. Millard Pliler. Mr.

and Mrs. Jack H. Field and Mr. and Mrs. Moody Ellington will host this evening with Mrs.

C. R. Seff and Miss Valley Jones presiding at the coffee service. Misses Betty Bradford, Dorothy Farmer, Anita Hines and Doris Adams will be ushers. Wednesday evening Mr.

and Mrs. Rollo C. Jarreau and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Graham will host with Mrs.

L. W. Byram "coffee. Marcus Dunnam pouring Ushers will be Misses Babs Evans, Martha Marshall, Caroline McGehee and Laura Cooper. Mr.

and Mrs. Conrad Weil and Mr. Mrs. Aaron Jortner will host with Mrs. Alma Hemenway and Mrs.

Alfred Wettermark pour- wend their way this evening to the the opening of the Central Louisiana Chiffon." The English drama in three the theatre's second production this only. Curtain time is 8:15. Miss Louella Patin, Mr. Calvin Blue, ing coffee. Ushers will be Misses Dixie Breithaupt, Morrise Meyer, Barbara Stevens and Loula Belle Ensley.

Members of the Alexandria Garden Club will gather Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the lounge of the Community Center for an interesting program, "Flower The program will be presented by club members. Mrs. Thomas C. Sloane of New Orleans, who was scheduled to speak on that subject, will be unable to attend due to illness. A program of Franz Liszt's music will be presented Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the lounge of the Alexandria Golf and Social Events TODAY The Epellon Sigma Alpha will meet at the YWCA, 7:30 p.m.

Opening performance of the Central Louisiana Community Theatre play "Black Chiffon" in the Community Center, 8:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY Mrs. Jerry Hixson will hostess the meeting of the Perennial Garden Club at her home on George's Lane, 10 a.m. Mesdames Howard B. Gist and Mrs.

James Bowdon will hosteas a luncheon at the former's home, 2009 Polk Street honoring Miss Margaret Claire Jordan, bride-elect, 1 p.m. The Alexandria Garden Club will meet at the Community Centor, 1 p.m. THURSDAY The Matinee Musical Club will entertain at its regular program meeting and luncheon at the Alexandria Golf and Country Club, 10:30 a.m. The Thursday Morning Club will meet with Mrs. W.

G. Allen, 1927 Chester Street, 11 a.m. Mra. T. Henry Williams will hostess the meeting of La Reniassance Club at her home, 2504 Avenue A in Hillcrest, 2:30 p.m.

a ORIGINAL Cheeks Gladly Received $1495 MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED To the tiniest detail this dress by DOROTHY HUBBS skirt that's slimmer than slim buttons, it's a Spring style surprise Colors: Grey, Tan. Ginsbergs Country Club, and will be followed by a luncheon. will be Mesdames Ransome C. Hostesses, 0. Brown, A.

S. Farr, J. H. Field, W. L.

Furlow, P. J. Guepet, Rollo C. Jarreau, Robert U. Parrott and S.

F. Trammell. The following program will be presented by club artists: Piano: Sonetto 104 del Petrarca Sposalizio Mrs. Ronald A. LaCour Voice: Song of Mignon Mrs.

Burgess E. Brown Voice: Wanderer's Night Song Mrs. M. A. Parker Piano: Sonata in Minor Mrs.

Ben Flynn Jr. Voice: 0 quand pe lors Mrs. Joseph P. Rizzo Piano: La Campanella, Mrs. Frank R.

Hayden Personals Mr. and Mrs. S. Conrad Weil returned today from New Orleans where on Sunday they attended the marriage of Miss Barbara Cohen and Mr. Jerome MorLynn, Kay in the Temple Sinai.

Their son, Mr. S. Conrad Weil was an attendant to Mr. Kay. Mrs.

R. C. Wilson has joined Pfc. Wilson in Anchorage, Alaska, where he is stationed with the Air Force. Following his departure last November, she her home here with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. S. E. Wilson. Mrs.

W. P. Normand with her granddaughter, Miss Rosemary Normand, has returned from Atlanta, where she visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B.

Malcolm Crittenden Jr. En route to Alexandria they stopped in New Orleans with Mrs. Normand's nephew, Dr. R. P.

Bergeron and Mrs. Bergeron. Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Gates have returned from Houston where on Sunday they met their son, Mr. Reginald Gates. The latter arrived by plane from San Tome, Venezuela, and will do graduate work during the spring semester at the Louisiana State University. Later, he will return to San Tome where he has accepted a position as supervisor in the industrial relations department of oil company.

Richard Dean and Ronald Jean Woods, who are spending a fortnight here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Woods, will report Monday assignment at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Woods also have as their guests his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Woods, and their son and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Walstrom of Albuquerque, N. M. The condition of Mr.

A. J. Hanna Sterkx, who is critically ill at the St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, was reported slightly improved today. Mr.

J. E. Marler is a patient at the Baptist Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. A.

L. Layton have returned to their home in Shreveport following a short stay here with Mr. and Mrs. R. G.

Rasberry and their daughter, Miss Belva Lois Rasberry. LA. Penelope V. Clark, WAF, has been assigned to Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. She is the daughter of Mrs.

Nellie G. Clark. Accompanying Lt. Clark to San Antonio was Mr. I.

C. Sharman. Mrs. Alva Saucier is convalescing at her home, 204 fourth Street, after having been patient at the St. Frances Hospital.

Weekly Calendar Tuesday 1:30 p.m. The W. C. S. of Trinity Methodist Church will meet for the church wide study "The Family A Chrisian's Concern." Tuesday, 7:30 p.

m. -J, 0. will meet with Mrs. David Hancock, 1763. Jackson Avenue with Mrs.

A. F. Lanier, cohostess. Wednesday, 2:30 p. Rita Sanctuary Society will meet 1 in St.

Rita hall. Thursday--Oliver Lodge No. 84, F. and A. will meet in stated communication at 7:30 p.

m. Examinations will be conducted and the E. A. degree, conferred. Thursday p.m.

The Order of DeMolay will meet in the Masonie Temple. Friday Trinity Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, will meet in stated conclave at 7:30 p. m. and confer the Order of Temple.

Where does a small allowance go a long way? A in our Flair Shop of course BLOUSES from 5.95 Posner John H. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. AlLambre, Mrs. Vera Brown, Mrs.

Melba O'Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hertzog, Miss Claudia Williams, Miss Ann Williams of Natchitoches.

Also Mrs. John Woodard and Mrs. Jack Sewell of Boyce; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Friend and Mrs.

Byrum Teekell of Shreveport; Mr. and Mrs. George Woodard, Mr. Thomas Louis Raggio, Mrs. G.

Lock Paret of Lake Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hildebrande of Crowley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hochendel, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Grace and Mrs. Dez Joffrion Evans of Baton Rouge, Judge and Mrs. Lester Bordelon of Marksville and Mr. and Mrs.

Friedman of Natchitoches. Little Theatre Monthly For State Planned This week a new publication of especial interest to theatergoers, will become available to the public. The periodical, to be issued from Alexandria, was originated by a group of Cenla Theater members, and will be called "The Prompter." Widespread interest throughout the entire state has been awakened by the preliminary plans for the paper. Every Little Theater group in the state and some in Mississippi will be included in the paper's coverage, and several educational theaters as well will be carried. Prominent theater leaders throughout Louisiana have commended the effort and pledged their support among them Rosa Hart, Lake Charles; John Wray Young, Shreveport; and Dr.

Monroe Lippman, New Orleans. The monthly news sheet will carcomplete bulletin of entertainment events throughout the state. Every Little Theater will be listed to encourage among neighboring cities, membervisiting, ship in one Little Theater will virtually become membership in every amateur group in the state. Also to be listed will be every major event in the state, the ballets, symphonies and outstanding concert performances. "The Prompter" will be available by subscription only, according to its editor, Miss Gay Younger of Alexandria, and first copies will be available to Cenla Theater members at the three performancerythis, believe," week.

Miss Younger said "that the Prompter will help to bring all of us within the pleasant atmosphere of shared experiences. Theater is such a wholesome hobby that we want to encourage as many new people as we can to join In order to help every theater in the state to grow, the paper will have a variety of columns. One especially requested by smaller theater groups will offer technical advice concerning difficult effects such 88 rain, snow, etc. Another section will be devoted to encouraging new between city friendships, by offering brief biographical and social interest notes about various local personalities. Other columns will include classified ads, a series of reviews of plays already produced, and individual theater histories as well as guest editorials.

Cornmunity Center Calendar Tuesday 8. a.m. Fireman's Training School. 1 p.m. Enlisted Mens Wives Club.

3:30 p.m. Scout Activities. 6:30 p.m. Am-Brits Club. 7 Civil Air Patrol.

p.m. A. A. Club. 8 p.m.

Little Theatre Presentation "Black Wednesday-8 a. fireman's training school; 2:30 p. Bro. of L. F.

and E. 3 p. recreation Base Brame school: 8 Park; p. dance-City 8 p. Little Theatre presentation- Chiffon." When you cook a pound of dried prunes you will find that it makes about twelve one-half cup servings.

Don't bequeath problems The settlement of your estate will be an exact. Ing task, requiring time, experience, and constant attention. Your family will appreciate your foresight and thoughtfulness in providing for eur efficient sere vice as Executor. GUARANTY ALEXANDRIA PINEYALE Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 87 Years of Uninterrupted Service to the Public Sada David and R. Simmons Wed at Candlelight Ceremony solemnized Jan.

27 at 4 o'clock in the The Olla Baptist Church was the scene of the candlelight wedding of Miss Sada Virginia David, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam David, Olla, and Mr. Raymond Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs.

R. E. Simmons, St. Louis, Mo. The double ring ceremony was afternoon by the Rev.

J. 0. James pastor of the church against setting of tall baskets of white gladioli and quantities of greenery. Mr. Roy Welsh, pianist, presented a program of nuptial music and accompanied Mrs.

Welsh who sang "Oh Promise Me" and "Because." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory-colored satin, styled with tight-fitting bodice, embroidered with seedpearls. The bouffant skirt fell into cathedral-length train. A cap of imported lace held her veil of illusion. She carried a Colonial bouquet of white carnations showered with satin streamers. Mrs.

Edward Harris of Baton Rouge, attended her sister as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Rose Mary Lee, of Logansport, Miss Mary Alice Driscoll of Winnfield, Miss Jeannette Williamson of Minden, Miss Jeannine Fale of and Miss Sarah Ruth Campbell of Minden. Their gowns were of pastel-colored taffeta and each carried a bouquet of carnations. Miss Patricia David, sister of the bride, and Miss Gloria Simmons, sister of the bridegroom, served as candle lighters. For her daughter's wedding Mrs.

for David chose a dinner dress of steel-blue lace and taffeta with which she wore a small pink, hat. Simmons, mother the bridegroom, wore a dress of green faille with a close fitting hat. Their corsage bouquets were of carnations. Delores Nethery served as flower girl. mServins Mr.

Richard Simmons as David best of Minden. Ushers were Messrs. Phil Price, Alexandria, Tom Wafer, p. Monroe, Edward Harris, Baton Rouge, Sammy David, brother of the bride and Rayford K. Williamson.

Minden. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the home of the bride's parents. Serving were Mrs. R. E.

Dale, Ruston, Mrs. J. W. Bardin, Tullos, Miss Mary, Ann Bardin, Tullos, and Madge McDuff, Olla. For traveling Mrs.

Simmons chose a suit of dark green wool with which she wore a black hat and a corsage of white Mr. and Mrs. Simmons left immediately after the reception for Baton Rouge where she is completing work for her master's degree in home at Louisiana State University. Mr. mons is voice major at L.

S. U. Pineville Notes Mrs. Earl Honeycutt Telephone 2-3149 Mr. E.

D. Marsden is convalescing at his home on Main Street after having been a patient in the Baptist Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John U.

Dale were joined for the weekend by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. Frank Mangiaracina of Baton Rouge. Mr. Ray Lee is patient in Murrell's Clinic. Dick Lee who has been a patient in Baptist Hospital, is convalescing at the family home on the Central Louisiana Hospital Grounds.

Mrs. Robert C. Wilson day by plane to join her husband, Pfc. Ben Wilson Clark, in USN, Anchorage, son of Alaska; Mrs. B.

F. Clark, left last week for a new assignment in the Phillippines. His wife, the former Miss Pat Miles, will remain with her and Mrs. Ray Miles parentheir home on Beech Street in Alexandria. MRS.

GUS VOLTZ JR. Kathleen Hooe and Gus Voltz Wed at Nuptial Mass in Cathedral Prominent among weddings of Miss Kathleen Hayne Hooe and Mr. Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the bride is the daughter of Mr. and is the son of Judge and Mrs. Gus White gladioli and stock decorated about the sanctuary there were baskets.

of the blooms and potted palms. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. A.

Olinger officiated at the ceremony and the Rev. Thomas Early celebrated the Nuptial Mass in the presence of a host of relatives and friends. As the "Bridal Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengrin" was played bride entered the church with her father, who gave her in marriage. Her wedding gown was of candlelight imported Chantilly lace and nylon tulle worn over lustrous satin. The moulded bodice of the lace was made with long sleeves tapering to points at her hands and the bouffant skirt, designed with panels of the lace, fell into brief chapel-length train.

Her fingertip veil of illusion was held by a cap of the lace, and she carried a bouquet of white lilacs and hyacinths centered with an orchid. The attendants on the bride were her cousin, Mrs. Franklin H. Mikell of Bogalusa, matron of honor, and Miss Katherine Brady of New Orleans, cousin of the bridegroom, Mrs. J.

N. Fomby and Mrs. Quintin Hardtner Hartt, bridesmaids. They wore gowns of Alice Blue taffeta and net designed with sweetheart necklines and cap sleeves and the very full skirts of taffeta were made with overskirts of the net. The motif was repeated in their plumed-trimmed chapeaux and they carried bouquets of wine colored carnations, showered with sprays of ivy.

Judge Voltz served as best man to his son, whose other attendants were his brothers, Messrs. David E. Voltz and Wallace N. Voltz, and, William S. O'Shee cousin of the bride.

Joe D. Smith I. Joe Foret, Albin P. Scott, DeWitt T. Methvin of Alexandria, Louis Bennett Porterie of New Orleans, G.

Lock Paret of Lake Charels, Milton E. Trowbridge, Smith and Byrum W. Teekell of Shreveport. Altar boys were Hayne O'Shee, cousin of the bride, Maurice Provosty and Graham Kramer. During the Mass Mrs.

Joseph Rizzo sang "Mother at Thy Feet Is Kneeling." Bach- "Ave Maria," "Sancta Maria" and "Pants Angelicus." At the console "Pants Angelicus." At the console of the organ was Mrs. Charles W. Crockett, who also played the traditional wedding marches. At the Reception Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.

Hooe were hosts at reception in the Venetian Room, Hotel Bentley. The bride's mother, wearing a champagne-colored taffeta, was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Voltz, who chose for her son's wedding an aqua-blue crepe. Their corsage bouquets were of orchids. Arrangements of white gladioli and potted palms were used about the room.

The guests were registered by Mrs. John W. Foltz and Mra. Thomas L. Raggio of Lake Charles, cousins of the bride.

Clusters of white blossoms were caught in satin bows at the corner of the bride's table, overlaid with an imported cloth of embroidered linen with Point Venise medallions. The heart-shaped wedding cake was topped with a confectionary basket filled with white violets and at its base there white camellias. On either side candles burned in antique silver candelabra. After the young couple had cut the cake with family heirloom knife, the bride's aunt, Mrs. William S.

O'Shee, and Mrs. Paul King Rand alternately presided at the service. Pouring punch were Mesdames David Stafford O'Shee, aunt of the bride, Ralph Phillips, Edmond Sullivan and Vernon Cloutier of Natchitoches. Also assisting were Misses Angela Brady of New Orleans, cousin of the bride groom, lone Woodard of Boyce, Jo Ann Breazeale, Carolyn Cloutier and Betty Hertzog of Natchitoches, Jean French, Isabel Pitts, Genevieve Walker, Jean Coleman, Jean Ann Pearce, Nell McSwain, Teena Cappel, Ardyn Sutherland. Also Mesdames Joseph M.

Coco. Paul Turregano, Frank T. Beatrous of New Orleans, Henry Walker, YWCA Calendar leave" Square hostesses for Camp Polk; 7:30 p. Epsilon Sigma Alpha; 7:30 p. ceramics; 7:30 p.

Dental Assistants. Wednesday 4 p. Future Teachers of America. p. hook rug class; p.

practical nurses; 7:30 p. Beta Sigma Phi. the late winter season was that of Gus Voltz which was celebrated St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The Mrs.

John Gwynne Hooe. Mr. Voltz. the altars of the cathedral and cousin of the bride, Roscoe C. Bolton, Charles Lamkin, I.

Joe Foret, Blanchard H. Texada, Pendleton Clark, John L. Pitts, Frank Hayne Beatrous, of New Orleans, William Beatrous of New Orleans, William P. Hayne, Chris L. Hayne, Ann Howell Gore, Edward Gutierrez of New Orleans, DeWitt Methvin, William James, Nelson Ball, III, and Dan Wilkerson.

Mrs. Voltz chose for traveling a suit of navy blue wool with which she wore a hat of navy straw, matching accessories and a corsage of orchids. Upon their return they will be at home at 1010 Texas Avenue. The bride is a graduate of Bolton High and the Louisiana State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Prior to entering the university, she attended the University of Alabama and Newcomb College.

is the maternal granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Phillip Hayne of Natchitoches, and paternally she is descended from the late Judge and Mrs. Leven Luckett Hooe. Mr.

Voltz is also a graduate of Bolton High School and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from LSU, and the LL.B., degree from the University's School of Law. He is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served as an officer in the Army Air Force from 1943-46. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Jefferson Chambers of Liberty County, Texas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry George Voltz of St. Landry Parish. Among out-of-town guests here for the wedding, in addition to those mentioned above, were Dr.

F. T. Beatrous, Mr. William Beatrous, Mr. Frank Beatrous, Mr.

and Mrs. Albert deTyler, Mrs. Louis Bennett Porterie, Miss Gladys Gssel, Mr. and Mrs. J.

F. Brady, Miss Kate B. Chambers, of New Orleans; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Breazeale, Mrs.

Sam Hill, Mrs. Gunn, Miss Mary Gunn, Inez Chapman, Mr. Vernon Cloutier, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Cloutier, Mr.

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