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tftti -A' -i OM Smith mm 'tfct Bftfittal Spring ball Carnation Held on Campus feld in Ratrth. indent center, toSS Siturtiay ihe (Jld Sdwttfitmcs phere was. a' will iWetm setting with Spanish moss hanging troffl aid; aftWclal trees placed at vantage points around the ballroom. Upon 'formal 'announcement of their arrival by a doorman, incoming approached the room via a garden walk bordered by flowers. White magnolia.

gracing ihe tables added a further touch ot the, Old South. A simulated atone bridge next to a replica of an ofd mill was used for the entrance and presentation of the new Chi Omega initiates. Alt in formal white attire, the girls were introduced by Miss Mary Mottetl, Lake Charles, new pledge mistress, with the- song "A Pretty. Girl," heralding their arrival. "Music tor the dance was furnished by the MeUO-Tones.

Following the presentation sorority members gave their escorts decks" of and straw color playing cards. These inscribed mementos in tfce Oil Omega col were distributed from a cart. The initiates included the follow Ing from Lake The Misses Carolyn Baker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Curtis C.

Baker! Anne Ceuvilllon, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Alien W. couvinion; Betty Lee Cox, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Cox, Barbara Shaw, (laughter of Captain and Mrs, ert C. Shaw; and Maureen Talbot, daughter of Colonel and Mrs.

Adrt an Talbot. Also, Madeline Chisholm, daugtt- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Chisholm, and Marianne Prejean, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Leon J. Prefean, both Caroline Bragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeWltt Bragg of Lexington, Carol Dartez, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Paul R. partet, Ma plewood. And Loris Bresle, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude B.

Bresle of De- Quincy; Mary Andrus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. drus of Crowley; Judl Arnettc, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Walter G. Amette of Jennings; Donna Lynn Eleoder, daughter of Air. and Mrs. Sulphur. Richard.C.

Blender of Also Betty Collet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Collet of White Castle, introduced as Model Pledge. la charge of arrangements for QOREN ON BRIDGE ANSWERS TO BRIDGE.

QUIZ Q. As South you hold: VAKJM The bidding has proceeded: South West North Pass 14 Paw 1 What do you take? Three diamonds, intending to and rebid hearts if drcum permit. It is not necessary to take any more drastic action this particular 'time inasmuch BS a game forcing signal has already been flashed. Q. As South you hold: 41SS2 VA1O7 The bidding has proceeded: Bait Soatk INT What do you bid? Pass.

This hand does not measure up to the requirements for a double or one no' trump. The take-out doubter should have a presumably as strong as ihe one he has doubled. To double one no tramp, therefore, he should hold at least 16 points. o. s-As, South you hold: The bidding to Soalh West North Double Pass 14 What do youbbid now? Pass.

Despite the fact that are pleased with partner's response, your 'double is of minimum proportions and it appropriate for to make a free If partner hai any constructive values, he will act again and a- delayed raise by you will indicate that you 'had no distinct excess values. Q. Your has opened with spade, and you hold: 4KJS42V7IS What is yourresponse? Two fpadei. This is an evenly balanced hand aod is ortb only eight points in support of spades, It is, therefore, juit raise. f-to South you hold: The bidding proceeded: South West -North East Past IV Double Pass Pass 24 Pass What do you bid now? A-A te theep wades is clearly indicated.

Up to this point you have promised no values whatsoever, and ypt distinct for Pifiner has shown a very lino band py doubling first and then blddlpg at- the level of later. results In the long run. A takeout double might result in an awk- ivard situation if partner responds two clubs. Q. hold: 4AC2 VKJSS The bidding has proceeded: East South West North 24 Pass 2 NT Pass 3V Pass 34 Pass 44 Pass Pass Pass What is your opening lead? straining the imagi- tation, one can visualize a short teart suit in dummy and, in order impair the ruffing value of that otherwise fecWe dummy, it is es- that the ace of spades be ed, to be followed immediately by mother spade.

Be sure to wash leeks carefully rhen you are using-them in. soup other way. Run. water in- the tops, down through the stalks, to get. rid of Ever cut green peppers In Wide trips and saute them io a' mixture olive oil and butter? Delicious rith veall the ball were, tht Misses Myft Doughty, Sulphur, and Carolyn Gorman, Lake Charles.

Assisting them were the Misses and Baker, Marsha Cain, Mary Morris, Sally McCann and Valerie Sylvester, all Lake Charles; SytvU Wright and Monty Rae Spaldlftg, both Sulphur; and the Misses Daftet, Prejean, and Collet. Mother's Day Program Held By Ptettir forty Mrs. Laurent's Honored by TSCooleyPTA Mrs. Edda Laurents, a retiring teacher, was honored at the recent meeting of the TS Cooley parent Teacher Assoclatioh. The baud, under the direction of Paul Myers, and the chorus, under the direction of Mrs.

Glory Leu-Is, dedicated iheir program to Mrs. Laurents. The faculty, cafeteria workers, and the PTA presented her. with a television set. Miss Bertha Webb, principal, made the presentation.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Installation of officers for the.coming year. Miss Webb was the installing officer. Mrs. Frank- Oilman was installed as president and Mrs. R.

E. Landry as the vice- president. The other officers include Mrs. R. J.

Bcnton, secretary; Mrs. Nick Vignaud, treasurer; Mrs. Gus Manena and Mrs. W. E.

Nash, area council delegates; and Mrs. R. E. Straiten, parliamentarian. Mrs.

George Alcede's fifth grade won the room count and Mrs. H. K. Everett woa the door prize. A social hour followed the meeting.

SPEBSQA Presents St. Margaret's PTC Program A program of Vocal selections by the "Barber Shoppe Quartette" an members of the SPEBSQA. under the direction of Bob Landry and Charles Powell, was presented St Margaret's Parent Teachers Club at a recent meeting. It was announced that St. Margaret's kindergarten class will present a special program at the closing exercises on May 26.

Mrs. Sam Liggio reported 'that there are a few openings left in ihe afternoon kindergarten class for the next school term. Registration can be made at the School office on May 17 from 9 until! 11:00 a.m. and from 3 until 4:00 p.m. Mrs.

Joseph Champagne presented perfect attendance awards to the parents who had attended all the meetings during the year. The-'attendance award for the evening was won by Sister Mary Asaumpta's first grade class. A social hour followed the meet- A fity was held by the Platter Piny ttub it Mutt Scheei Part Recreation Center, the social room res decorated with gfirtni flowers and the refreihment table held a centerpiece, of sweetheart roses and a May Pole. Mothers of the club members were guests and each was sealed an orchid corsage, Included on the program was demonstration of what the children do each week at the club meetings. Mr.

and Mrs. Prank Blackburn were In charge of the program. The hostess tot the occasion was Mrs. L. Uhl, She was assisted by Mary Lynn and Lois Midgett, Donan Whilfletd and Stephen Cray.

Membership la the club is open to boys and girls 9 and 10 years of age. they are taught group gomes, folk dancing and square dancing. The club meets each Friday night from to 8:06 p.m. Bridal Shower Given for Miss Prather JENNINGS (Spl) Miss Elsie Prather was honored recently with a bridal shower by ladies of the Church of Christ. The reception room was decorated with arrangements of Easter lilies, calla lilies, and sweet peas.

The honoree was presented with a corsage of pink sweetheart ros es. Miss Janice Smith assisted the honoree in opening her gifts. Invited guests were Mrs. Agnes Smith, Mrs. Horace Trahan, Thelma Myers, Mrs.

John Oulsby, Mrs. Antolne Valdetero, Mrs. Jake LeDoux, Mrs. Rufus Smith, Mrs. Belle Smith, Mrs.

M. Kibodeaux, Mrs. Esther Kibodeaux, Mrs. Harriet Byrd, Elton LeGros, Mrs. Stella Prevost, Mrs.

James StCyr, Mrs. Lois Doan, Mrs. Barbara Hawkins, Mrs. Ivy Istre, Mrs. Mildred Reed, Mrs.

Roberta Roll, Mrs. Willex Comeaux, Pete Mrs. Raymas Prather, Mrs. Orville Dennis, J. W.

Dennis, Mrs. Harold Istre, Mrs. Dillard Aguillard, Mrs. Louise Simon, Mrs. Edward Bcnoit, Mrs.

Ronald Gulllory, Mrs. Alta St. Amant, Mrs. Joe LaSage. Mrs.

Clayton Grader. Mrs. Inez Babl- neaux, Mrs. Wilfred Istre, Mrs. Standford Istre, Mrs.

Lawrence Prather, Mrs. Manuel, Mrs. Lovance Simon, Mrs. Jean Reed, Mrs. Angelle Menard, Guillory, Mrs.

Helen Oaks, Mrs. Armogene Istre. Miss Judy Vern Prather, Miss Aline Prather, Geraldine Kibodeaux, Istre, Miss Stella McLean? Mrs," Frances Reed, Mies Jerry Kibodeaux, Miss Dorothy Broussard, Miss Margaret Aguillard. Vinton Methodist WSCS Entertains for Seniors -Six In high school seniors were honored by the Woman's Society of Christian service ef the Methodist church as a feature of the family night supper held recently in ihe hall. Honorees were Edith Schanz, Billy Lontfnfon, Don Johnson, lll- lle Belle Hudson, Paul Fontenot and Reese Richard.

The Wscs presented each senior with a New Testament. "Hyv ay-Byway" was the gram theme. Ralph Klmball, a past president of the 1 Methodist Youth Fellowship and the sub-district MYF, was master of ceremonies and guest speaker. Re is a 199ft graduate of Vinton high school and a sophomore at McNeose. The invocation was given by the Rev.

Garland Dean pastor of the church. A trio composed of Carolyh Pleltett, Jo Ann Cormier and Chaflene copples also took pan on the program. A number of those attending the Mpper related amxising incidents which had happened to them "along life's highway," White cloths covered the supper tables and brown strips down the center simulated a Placed along the highway were tiny cars, trucks, signs, etc. The centerpiece for the graduates' was an arrangement of white mums, in a large blue carrying out the class colors. was presented by Mrs.

Lottie Hosch. IK charge of 'vere Kirs. Mclvtn Wilkinson, Mrs, aid Cormier and Mrs. Floyd Kim- balK About 60 persons attended. CHURCH CALENDAR Thursday, May 18 Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Oak Park Methodist church will meet as fol- ows; 8130 a.m.

Julia Williams with Mrs. Joe Morgan, 2121 17th street. 10:30 a.m. Lorcna Kelly at the home of Sirs. James Lelthead, 1928 20th Street.

A covered dish luncheon. 7:30 p.m. Margaret Prentice will meet with Mrs. A. A.

McKnlght, 2305 Street. Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of First MeUi- odist church will meet as follows: a.m. Beverly Jackson with Mrs. Charts L. Carmouche, 2038 Twenty-first street.

lOtSO a.m. Vela at Mut- crsbaugh's Big Lake Camp. 11:00 a.m. Nancy Bloke Luncheon with Mrs. Stokes, 1311 Eleventh Street.

Mary Bowden with Mrs. August Boeh, 1928 Ninth Street. Roslo Cobb Luncheon with Mrs. S. W.

Plauche, 120 South Ryaq Street. Margit Johannson Luncheon with Mrs. H. E. McGlasson, 810 St.

Anthony, Wilma Snare Luncheon with Mrs. J. Parker at her Big Lake Camp. 11:30 a.m. Vivian Gienhill Luncheon at the Country Club.

Joyce Hill Picnic at Mrs. Harry Hubcr's Indian. Bay Camp. Mary Johnston Luncheon with Mrs. F.

F. Johnson, 2120 Second Avenue. 12 Noon Lorena Foster Luncheon with Mrs. Howard Carter, 701 Helen Street. Co-hostesses, Mrs.

W. M. Farmer and Miss Thelma Cousins. 12:30 p.m. Sheila Nuttall Luncheon with Mrs.

F. A. Neal, 2037 Twenty-first street. 2:30 p.m. Alarilyn Watson with Mrs.

L. B. Marrs, 1000 Garden Lane. 7:30 p.m. Jennie.

Lind with-Mrs. W. D. Roush, 1512 Twenty-second Street. Demonstration on Vegetables Given For Jennings HOC Jtiffitttt' (tfti)' A demon- stfWidft ofi new methods of quick cooking vegetables was given at the fefulaf monthly meeting Jennings Senior Home stratioft, flab when members met at the'homef Mrs.

Earl Stewart recently. The Ttouse was decorated with arrangements ef summer flowers. Monthly letters were read byi Mrs; Mrs. Robert Prey, -lAnMnMf education; Mrs. Q.

Raftfpmaier, home management and Mrs. Daltra Landry, housing, Mrs. Dolton Landry gave a report on the April meeting that was held in the window display at Wjldas" for National Home Dem- castration Club Week. Following the demonstration by Mrs. Stewart refreshments were served to Mrs.

Ethel Kell of Lake Chatlw: Fay trushel, Mrs. D. Mrs. 0. W.

Ramp- Robcrt Ffe y- MM. Mrs. Armatiy Jardel, Mrs. Mayo Landry Mrs. Dallon Landry, Mrs.

R. M. Harris, Mrs. V. L.

Robinson and Mrs. Stewart. Party Given For Second Ward School Children who will enter the first grade in the fall at Second Ward school were hnored with a iparty at the school recently; They were taken to the first grade room, entertained and served refreshments by Mrs. C. R.

Saridlin. The mothers of the children met in another room and heard a talk by F. Jernigan, principal, and were shown a film by Miss Bonnie Smith and Miss Frances Willard. Top cooked shrimp with herb- seasoned buttered bread crumbs and broil. Serve for lunch with a salad.

Beef round or chuck is usually used for Swiss Steak. D. S. Perkins PTA Find Meet Tonight The D. S.

Perkins elementary PfA will hold their final ing tonight at p.m. la tht school cafeteria. Harold Williams, guest speaker, tll explain the function of the 'art 4 Juvenile Council. Mrs. W.

A. K. Scale, board member, will insist! the new officers and open house held following ft meeting. Did you know that you can stew a chicken either whole or jointed? Just cove? (he bird with water and add a small onion and carrot, a rib of celery, a bay leaf, several peppercorns and whole spice. "Old You're Crazy 70.

Try tfttv Mth ConlmtM Mflle for weak, rundown dae wtcly turn tttd body'l at I "aid." Try Ortret for ymuigcr fwunn, tkli VMT nty. dly ilzt eartt little. Or SAVE MONCY-iet "ISconemy" dm mftiy tiolfts), yoa For ttle in feed drag ttarat THOSE HORRID AGE SPOTS FADE THEM OUT brown spots on the surface of your hands and face tell the world you're getting old perhaps before you really are. Fade them away 'with new ESQTERICA, that medicated cream that helps break up masses of pigment on the skin, makes hands look white and young again. Equally effective on the face, neck and arms.

Not a cover-up. Acts in the on it. Fragrant, greaseless base for softening, lubricating skin as it clears up blemishes. If you have these age-revealing brown spots, blotches, or if you want clearer, lighter skin, begin using ESOTERICA today. ON SALE AT ALL WALGREEN DRUG STOI'fS Which cat loves vice versa? (Dr.

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To paopla, In all walks of lifa, who activaly workad in my bahalf, I want to assura you that your unsalfifh afforts will ba iustiflad by constant vigilanca on my part to saa that Laka Charlas racaivas a prograssiva and honast gpvarnmant worthy of tha citi- xans who llva hara. I will also considar it a pltafurt to sarva with aqua! vigor thosa paopla who did not vota for ma. All candidatas In Hit raca can ba proud of tha in tarast displayad by tha public via larga turnout Saturday, This should again ranaw our confidanca in our damocratie form of govarn mant. I would bt ramisi in my duty if I did not ramind you that tht truataitof your govarnmant will in tha ntxt four yaan, and your eontinuad Intarait in tht affain of our city will bt ntto'td now, mprt thin tytr btf ora, With aU humility I acctpt tht stripvi rasponiibilititf hard your htip wt cui 4chitvt fhtit will bring crtdit to ovr community. think you from tht vtry bottom of my hwrt, i ilniwilyi Arthur Moreno Jtutw mu Wt enough for six youngsters to move for overnight sleeping.

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