Extracted from The Town Talk (Alexandria, LA)
Friday, December 30, 1938

Mrs. J. W. Gaar Has Birthday

Mrs. J. W. Gaar of Gaar's Mill was the honor guest Sunday at a dinner for her sixty-second birthday.

On January 7, forty-two years ago, Fannie Walker and J. W. Gaar were married. They have six children living and six grandchildren.

The following guests attended: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gaar and daughters, Florien, Mrs. John Amburg and son, James Carnal of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gaar, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gaar and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gaar of Gaar's Mill, Miss Zella Gaar and Mr. R. Payne of Dodson.

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gaar of Winnfield and Shelby Gaar of Alexandria were unable to attend. Mrs. Gaar received many gifts and best wishes.