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A World Friendship Day is celebrated worldwide annually
by members of the Friendship Force International. It was celebrated on
Thursday, March 27th by the Friendship Force of Baton Rouge. The event
was held at 6 o’clock p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tara
Boulevard. A proclamation proclaiming March 27th as “Friendship Force
Day in Louisiana” from Governor Bobby Jindal was read by Bob Duncan. A
number of friends and guests attended.
Gayle Duncan decorated tables with greenery and orchids. The food buffet
consisted of typical dishes served in various countries visited by
Friendship Force members. Tom and Margaret Moore brought souvenirs from
various trips to add to the decorations. Large flags from countries
visited by the Baton Rouge Club adorned the walls. Some of the members
dressed in native dress from countries they had visited. A slide show of
previous Friendship Force Exchanges presented by Charles Bennett and Tom
Moore played continuously in the background during the event.
Chairing the event were Bob and Gayle Duncan; Eveline Alleman and
Marilyn Waguespack Others assisting with arrangements and preparation of
food were: Linda and Darwin Knochenmus; Carole Corkern; Frances and
Charles Bennett and Vera Martin.
Anyone interested in travelling and international cultures should call
Frances Bennett at 926-4740.
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