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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

9

Ruston notes list of visitors and local updates

The Ruston Daily notes a flood of visitors and illnesses across town. Lucy McLeod travels to Missouri. Gertrude Chism of Shelby visits. Helen Dunn visits Homer. multiple Delhis and Athens visitors. medical updates on Ray Barr and Dr. Wynn family. Details include missionary conference attendees, a new baby Frances Alison Monroe, and several guests from Monroe, Bastrop, and other towns.

Mira Lucy McLeod Missouri Fred Nevins Gertrude Chism Shelby Mississippi Helen Dunn Homer Mise Blanche Shockley Della Jacqueline Taylor Delhi Tech J. T. Maddry Misa al- Hine Maddry Allen Delosch Athens Broadnax Little Dorothy Oak Grove William James Jackson Tennessee D. W. Bond Will Morgan Clovis New Mexico Floyd Brown R. H Wynn Ruston Robert Wynn Wynn Yenderest Dorothy May Colvin W. Colvin Dorothy Baton Rouge Add Thompson Fred Adams Louella Warren Morton Kavanaugh Women’s Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church Charles Gullatt Drucilla White Bastrop Lois Greeg Monroe Harry Howard Ruth Wilson Eliza Bessums Haynesville J. B. Thompson McComb Messrs Frank Jack Harris Dell Harris Leona Baker Tallulah Mgr Frank Monroe Lincoln Frances Alison Monroe Grace Anders Dodson Eva Wroten Minden Hattie May Armstrong el Dorado Sne Boone Virgie Wyatt Atlanta Margaret Sample Blanchard Ledbetter Johnnie Willard Thelma Knox Thomas H. ©. Knox Winnfield Mary Kenneth Hightower T. L. Jones Pearl Jones Alma Jeannette Reade Colfax Martha Hennery Joe Flennery Alexandria W. K. Duncan E. N. Faulk Faulk 8. B. Ritchie Ela Gordon Janie Gordon Claude Horn Margaret Gordon Horne Camden Arkansas R. H. Wynn Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryind David W. Thomas Marshall Longview Texas Louisiana Ray Barr Oliver Barr Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium Mr. George Land Jack Temple Vera Temple Payette Otho Temple Walter Barr Ray George Singleton Arnandville Lar. Periios Singleton Meo EL WO Priday Bobbe Jean. Jr J. H. Stephenson Mico Emmett Loyd Little One Meeks Brenau W. & Griffin D'Arbonne Helen Sullivan B. H. Rainwater Dottie White Fannie Hancock Helen Daniels Bob Jonesville Henriettg Carver Natchitoches Miles Young Howard Kenner Warner Jonesboro F. Harper H. L. Campbell Ruston-Lincoln Eva Wade Frank Wade Calhoun Vienna John Feazel Eros Jack Fretwell John Fretwell Johnnie Sheppard Joe Singer Johnnie Lindsey Gertrude Griggs Hodge Clyde Woodard Ashville North Carolina C. A. Griggs West Ruston W.S. Lacy Bellhaven College Margaret Rainwater Oakridge Miss Rainwater J. W. Lindsey Brooks Lindsey Mangham Oklahoma J. H. Martin Mr. Martin Martin Stuart Hunt Hunt Mr. Hunt J. L. Nash Baby Louise Fontenot E. G. Holland Wille May DeLarue W. E. Horton Houston

W. M. U. Social Event of Monday at First Baptist

The Fifth Monday W. M. U. meeting of the First Baptist church was held Monday afternoon in the church parlor with broad participation from church circles. Mrs. G. C. Latimer led the program of songs contests and stunts. Rev. W. J. Bolin oversaw a Bible history spelling match with sides chosen, Readers were Mrs. Dell Thatcher and Mrs. D. M. Pyburn, and Thatcher’s side won an old-time bouquet. A salad course followed the games, and interest grows for another fifth Monday gathering.

First Baptist Church First Church G. C. Latimer W. J. Bolin Dell Thatcher D. M. Pyburn

Ruston Friends Remember W H H Newell in Anderson Musical

Mrs. W H H Newell of Anderson South Carolina hosted a musical in tribute to Ruston friends and memories of the city. Guests included Mrs J M Bigham and Mrs W B Garrett with a program of piano and vocal solos, performed by local ladies and guests from Anderson College and other nearby communities.

Ruston W. H. H. Newell G. V. Haygood J. A. Pruitt Roy M. Peterson Orono Newell Neh Keith Aubrey Pruitt Henry Pruitt Marviles Newell Betty McNeece Charles Green Eula Mae Dillinghiai Willola Garrett G. W. Chambers Mis Chambers Ihe Wo H. Newell, Jr Wo EH Alex Skelton Mio J. L. Heaton Mes Pat Duiigham Aubrey Allen Hula Muu Marshall Miss Culver Anderson College

Eastland Grammar School Entertains With Playlet

Eastland grammar school pupils in Mrs C A Barnett’s department presented a chapel playlet titled Foreign Children. The program featured four girls preparing geography lessons, a Japanese girl Betty Mount and a series of international characters including Harold Jones as an Arab chief, Nita Frasier as a Swiss girl, Velma Nelson as a Hungarian Gypsy with violin, Lucille Land as an American Indian, Camille Sitar and Saran Berry as attendants, with music from the Gypsy violin and piano accompaniment.

C. A. Barnett Eastland Grammar School Sway Betty Mount Lfe Harold Jones Desert Nita Frasier Velma Nelson Luite Camille Sitar Saran Berry Ballaia Has Rudd Clarence Bradford

Pierian Club Hosts Saturday Meeting and Easter Cards

The Pierian Club held a Saturday afternoon meeting at Mrs. A. W. Hadley’s home with co host Mrs. W. R. Pratt. Delegates were chosen for a Federated Clubs gathering in Rayville. A debate on should women serve on juries favored the affirmative. Easter windows in business houses display religious and humorous cards, garden motifs, and new cross designs across parchment and cut out formats.

Pierian Club A. W. Hadley W. R.pratt P. D. Neilson Federated Rayville W. T Habison G. W W. R. Pratt Chuir G. A. Adams

May Be Canonized Mother Seton Seeks Sainthood

A document proposes Mother Elizabeth Seton as the first American canonized by the Catholic Church. Born August 1774 near Bowling Green, she founded a Baltimore school that shaped the U.S. parochial system. Her life linked to New York, Maryland, and Columbia University, with early Catholic interest sparked in Italy. Clarice is described in travelogue imagery praising Mexico and a child pageant featuring Edith Tallaferro and a national-anthem finale.

W. A. Ball R. W. Patterson Pearl Lowery Fombey Bernice M. E. Norris Joe Norris Claudia B. Norris Monroe W. &. Horton Betty Benjy, Brown David McLure Houston Texas Gracie Lann Webb Lann Coushatta Jess Harris Rustuli- Lincoln Alice May Huey Central School Delht K. Muay Elgabeth Seton Sisters of Chaplin America Mother Seton New York Maryland Bowling Green Tidtorrd Bailey Wing's College Coltumbia

Cabbage Delight and Vegetable Salads Featured Menu

A collage of kitchen tips and recipes highlighting Cabbage Delight with greens, onions, and oranges. Also notes on blenching dandelion greens, a citrus souffle, and vegetable dishes to boost appetite and stamina. Includes advice on dressing, blanching, and serving with lemonade and herbal touches.

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