Lake Charles American-Press from Lake Charles, Louisiana • Page 10

A SHALLOW INLET PROVIDES SAFE ANCHORAGE FOR SMALL BOATS AT WHITE OAK PARK ON CALCASIEU RIVER CIRCLE OF PLEASURE HONOLULU VACATION fent tor and Mrs. Guy Soekrtdw and are pleiurad prior to from San lor Honolulu. TJu family trip from San Franelieo harbor to Honolulu by boat. YWA Quarterly Meeting Has Large Attendance Holbrook Park Lies in Bend of River By MAE AND RUPERT STEPHENS Calcasieu Parish in the Southwest area of Louisiana offers facilities for year-around outdoor; enjoyment. The history of the Parish, as compiled by the Association of Commerce, gives many interesting facts concerning this area.

Landmarks familiar to area residents were once known by other names. The river, known today as the Calcasieu, was called Rio Hondo by the Spaniards. Indians called it Quelqueshue, a term meaning "Crying Eagle." Present day Calcasieu Parish is a portion of the area once known as Imperial Calcasieu. In order that spots of beauty and interest might be made available to all, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has purchased park lands, developed them for full recreational activities and opened them to the public without charge. Holbrook Park, on West Fork, is such a spot.

It lies in a bend of the river, curving in a cres- cent to hug the banks. It may be reached by following the old Spanish Trail from Sulphur, or by following highway 27 to Buhler where a gravel road takes one into the park. An alternate route may be taken from Moss Bluff, crossing the river at Dunn's Ferry. Holbrook Park, covering 86 acres, contains a large man-made lake which lies near the entrance. It has been stocked with bass, bream and catfish, offering good fishing.

Swimming is permitted in the lake. The recreational area along the river has large, screened picnic shelters which may be reserved for group affairs. Brick barbecue pits are available with roofs. Concrete picnic tables with benches and grills for cooking can be found scattered among moss covered oak and cypress trees. Concrete block rest rooms are provided.

Running water is available from hydrants on picnic grounds. For sportsmen interested in bringing private boats, there are two ramps available. One shell ramp has been provided and a concrete launching ramp at a slip cut to the river. Swimmers have hung ropes from limbs high in overhanging cypress. They climb the tree, swing out on the rope and drop far out in the channel.

Agile climbers use a leaning tree for their jumping-off point. Holbrook has provided facilities for campers. There is a large building reserved for scouts only which is used by area troops. Group camping is permitted if chaperones are along. Family camping units may use any part 1 of the park.

I The park keeper lives on the i grounds. It is well supervised, clean and kept in repair. A small concession stand offers services to visitors. Information concerning park facilities and reservations for use of the buildings can be secured by writing Mr. Carylos Mericle, Route No.

1, Box 478A, Sulphur or by calling him at JA 7-9260. Holbrook is only one of the Parish maintained parks. There I is one located in each There are no charges for use of any of the facilities. They arei maintained from Parish funds and under the supervision of the ward Police Jury. Locations of these parks have been chosen with care to give' maximum recreational opportunities.

White Oak Park, located on Calcasieu River, is the Ward 8 park. It is a 20 acre park with picnic shelter, boats for rent, launching ramp and other facilities. No swimming is allowed in this park. Information can be secured by calling Mr. Herman Hebert, phone HE 3-5104, Lake Charles, or fay writing him.

Route No. 11 Box 1262, Lake Charles. i Prien Lake Park, on i Lake, the Ward 3 park, provides i excellent facilities for water sports. The screened building on' the grounds can be reserved for sports. Information can be secured from Mr.

Elza Guillory, Route No. 3, Box 184A, Lake Charles, phone GR 7-4344. Alligator Park, Ward 5, is located on the Sabine River. Information on this park can be secured by writing Mr. Ben Statum, General Delivery, Starks, La.

there is no phone. Bagdad Park, the Ward 4 park located on Calcasieu River near West Lake is a small park used for boating, fishing and picnicking. Mrs. Delma N. Grout, West Lake, La.

can give information. One of the most popular ward parks is the Intracoastal Park, a Ward 4 park located on the Intracoastal waterway. It overlooks the ship channel, has a fishing wharf for crabbing and salt water fishing, playground equipment for children and covered picnic shelters. Boating and swimming are its chief attractions. This West Calcasieu area has one of the finest recreation park systems to be found any place.

It is ours to enjoy from our own doorsteps. Discover for yourself the beauty of Old Calcasieu from the many attractive spots provided along our waterways. Arringfons Are Wed In Ragley Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Eugene Arrington have made their home at Armstrong, here following their wedding July 12 in the Magnolia Baptist church of Ragley.

The bride is the former Addie Louise Gimiiick, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Mathias Sylvin Gimnick of Ragley. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Garvis Truman Arrington of DeRidder. Mrs. Regenia Bonvillain of this city was matron of honor for her wedding, and Melwyn Ray Arrington of DeRidder, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were John Matthias Gimnick of Moss Bluff and Harlan Francis Welch of DeRidder. Both newlyweds are locally employed.

Tea Shower Given For Bride-Elect Susan McSpangler Miss Virginia Worden was hostess for a tea and miscellaneous for Miss Susan Mc- Spangler, who will wed David hiudsey Simmons on Aug. 27 in the First Christian church here. Miss Worden will he maid of honor for Miss McSpangler. Mrs. Matthew McSpangler and Mrs.

W. C. Simmons, mothers of the engaged couple, were among the 25 guests at the pre-nupttal courtesy. i WEEK'S CALENDAR FRIDAY, AUG. 16 Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Meth- odist Church will meet as follows: 7:30 p.m.

Helen Wilson Mrs. J. A. Kiplinger, 1101 7th. Martha Rebekah lodge No.

11 meets Friday at 8 p.m., IOOF hall, Ryan Club to Meet on Monday ffftfl Women's club tf wilt meet for a program bwi- npfrf, iftopdiiy, si, 1 fi at lUt Look Fitting for Fall Beauty The loveliest co-eds choose the "velvety" look this Fall with lush shades in that fabric making an important fashion point in "Chanel" suits, 'gold'-buttoned vests and other delectables! Deceptively demure jumpers shift to day-time sans daytime 'Lord Byroa' blouses. Ink-blue, parchment, red ink, olive (with glacial blue satin accents!) and clash colors (neo- aeons) i. critan spiked with mulberry vermilUan and violet shocking pink, plum jtVi pale of the hues to incite cry "TU's for me" to up the mm ally In i fXvpnJfyjffls top tf are to he cowieg OQ whjeb mm ma MONDAY, Lake Charles Toastmasters club I meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m., Calcasieu Savings and Loan association Optimist club of Lake Charles meets every Monday, 12:10 p.m., Majestic hotel. TUESDAY Rotary club meets Tuesday, 12 Majestic hotel. Inter-Club Council meets Tuesday, 12 Pioneer club.

Area Committee meets Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Chateau Charles. Women in Construction will install officers Tuesday, 7 p.m., Chateau Charles. Anchor Lodge No. 59 (Jndepetv dent Order Odd Fellows) meets every Tuesday, 7 p.m. 704Ms Ryan street.

Fifty Club meets each Tuesday noon, Sammy's restaurant. National Office Management association, Lake Charles Chapter. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Pioneer club. Moose, Loyal Order of Lake Charles Lodge No. 1378, meets every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., 430 Ryan street.

Rotary club of Lake Charles meets every Tuesday, 1JU5 p.m., Majestic hotel. SPEBSQSA meals wery Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Brpadraoor building, Highway ty, every Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dalovisio's restaurant. THURSDAY Calcasieu Area Council Boy Scouts executive board meets Thursday, 7 p.m. Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday, 12:05 p.m., Majestic hotel.

Rotary Club of South Lake Charles meets every Thursday, 12:15 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian church, Sale street, FRIDAY Optimist Club meets every Friday noon, Lakeview restaurant. Newton Family of Holds Weekend Reunion DERIDDER (Spl.) The immediate family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Newton of ville, held a family reunion the past week end on Bundicks Lake, at the camp of Mr.

and Mrs, R. 0. Newton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs.

L. M- Newton of Newton, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sparks of Beaumont, Mr. and Mrs.

F. A. Grossman of Galveston; Mr. and Mrs. L.

Terry of DeRidder; Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Newton, Miss Maxine Newton, and Greg Ntwton all of Sulphur.

R. And Bride Live in N.O. Robert Bainbridge Coleman was married to Miss Catherine Dusek of Rosenberg, in a July 31 ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto L.

Dusek. Mr. and Mrs. John Earl Coleman of this city are the euts of the groom, who is a graduate of Lake Charles high school McNeese State college. He received his BS degree in social sciences, and is employed by the Woolworth company in New Or; leans where the couple will make their home.

SW La. Shrine auxiliary annual picnic wUl Wednesday at Cw- (ugtoo camp, Rbj Ufo, Civitgn Club nata Wednesday, turn. C. Now Rotary Oliib, C. HD CLUB NEWS RIVERSIDE BiversKJe HU Club mmhers held family pjciuc in Gregory Park near Westlake recently.

Dw regular aweting fif tbj scheduled far September 13 te tbt of Mrs. S. Mil witt Kfcpig coiaitat. Ttos wiJJ he the lilt mafctag of ttw par awd of i liar it Miss Nancy Dusek was her sister's maid of honor, and Monte Hurley of mis city was man. The newlyweds honeymooned in Galveston, Tex.

Miss Sorrel Is Honored at Supper Party Miss Gttin Sorrells, bride-elect of Ross Jones of Woodville, wjis cowpfeiented recently by Mrs. A. W. Guillory at a buffet supper and kitchen shower. The pre-nuptial event took place at toe GuilJwy home, at 15J5 Ninth, street.

Guests included Miss Sorrells' farmer classmates from Newcomb college and Uke Oiarles high school A centw-piece 01 pale pjjak ros- 91 and miniaiui-e jaagwiiias was arranged uj a cutglass bowl, oa is th MJ'S. J. K. tote fir. i he marriad AUK.

ifi the 'SIT pity The Young Women's Auxiliary of the Carey Association of Baptist churches met for their quarterly meeting Tuesday evening in Sale Street Baptist church, with the Sale Street YWA's as hostesses. The Carey Association includes 40 Baptist churches in this area, and those participating and having YWA groups in attendance were First Baptist, Boluevard, Trinity, Eastdale. Bethel, Moss Bluff, Twelfth Street and Sale Street, also, First Baptist and Central Baptist of Sulphur; First Baptist of Vinton; First Baptist of West Lake and Houston River church; Eastern Heights of De- Quincy; Gillis Baptist; Antioch and Olivette Baptist churches. Sixty-four YWA's, counselors and directors attended the meeting, headed by Mrs. Don T.

McCollister, First Baptist church of Lake Charles, and director for Carey Association. Serving as president of YWA's is Miss Nora Carter, Trinity church of Lake Charles. Preceding the meeting, Mrs. McCollister conducted a "Methods Clinic" for Counselors in the association. Attendance awards were presented for largest number attending from any church to Houston River and Sale Street, both presidents receiving Gold and Pearl studded pins to be kept until the next quarterly meeting.

Houston River also received the YWA Banner, and green and white pins to be worn bv the vice president and membership chairman, for the 100 per cent attendance at the meeting. Presenting the awards was Mrs. McCollister. Reports were heard on trips recently made to Hodges Gardens and Glorietta by members attending the conferences. Chairmen also reported on prayer, stewardship, community missions, and the mission study book, "Shalom," Annetta Addison and Miss Nancy Bond of Sale Street church.

Serving as pastor of Sale Street church is Rev. Earnest Walker; leading the music was S. Spears, Sale Street church. which will be taught early in the fall. Keynote sneaker for the meeting was Representative Jessie M.

Knowles, whose topic was "American Youth and Knowles was introduced by Mrs. McCollister. Leading in the Pledges of Al-, legiance to the Christian Flag and i the American Flag, were Miss I New! Piano Rental 95 per month and up Later you to buy, rwit tuny If LAKE CHARLES MUSIC CO. 474 Brood St. HE M4H Porklnf KMT" a smbol Comfort tlw bereaved with sympathy fevers.

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