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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1930

Page

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Community News in Corinth Highlights Local Visits and Accident

Corinth notes list residents visiting relatives in Ruston or Dubach, includes guests of Strother, Loyd, Bennett, and Holstead families. A Sunday automobile crash near Corinth church on Hico road injures three girls and minor injuries to others after a cow crossed the road. Epworth Leaguers hosted at Douglas church with a lengthy program and sermon by Rev. R. M. Brown.

Corinth Clarence Strother Fort Bragg N. C J. M. Strother H. H. Young Ruston D. M. Holley Famly W. I. Burgess, Jr Essie Giove Calion Ark Curtis Farley E. L. Loyd Honor Bennett Tiny Williams Pearl Peppers Carl Bennett Lee Williams Aubrey Strother B. F. Bennett

Cross Roads Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Rubye Baxter guests of Misses Viola and Maxwell Hood. Eva Dale Fallin visits relatives in Dodson. Hood cousins visit Sunday. Voda Mae Pilgreen and Allie Pilgreen with S Sutton and L G Watson visit Alvice Mc Dow. Joe Singleton's party Saturday night. E M Davidson with Pilgreen parents. Clyde Almond's family visit from Hayneville. Cecil Cooper of Hico weekend with Hood family. Negro minstrel show draws large crowd and raises 34.50 for the church. Almer Hood guest of Mary Colvin. Irene Wilson of Bienville visits Will Hood. Peat Hedgepeth visits relatives. Eloy Mason of Bienville visits Sidney Hood. Louis Greer of Arcadia visits Saturday night.

Cross Roads Rubye Baxter Viola Maxwell Hood Eva Dale Fallin Dodson Ruth Lucille Hood Voda Mae Allie Pilgreen S. P. Sutton, Jr L. G. Watson Alvice Mc Dow Joe Singleton E. M. Davidson J. B. Pilgreen Clyde Almond Catherine Hayneville W. B. Weir Cecil Cooper Hico Arthur Hood Almer Hood Mary Colvin Irene Wilson Bienville Will Hood Peat Hedgepeth Eloy Mason Sidney Hood Louis Greer Arcadia

Weekend Guests and Local Socials In Douglas

Douglas April activities list weekend visitors from New Hope, Farmerville, and surrounding towns. Attendees include Curries Shelby and Letha Farley, Mrs No B Ford and Helen, Valene Leachman with Louise Slogan, Clarence Baker and bebe Guiry, Jett Rinehart, Howard Holstead and Chas, Thomas Rinehart, Eugene McAdowr, and numerous local youths. Epworth League social at Mrs Baker’s featured moonlit lawn games with Olivia Aswell, Lois Pipes, Lenard Wiulte among others.

Rinehart Jett Dubach Howard Holstead Chas Thomas Rinehart Proneer Eugene McaAdowr Boston Epworth Mrs Baker Olivia Aswell Lois Pipes Lenard Wiulte

Local social notes from Hico highlight visiting kin and births

Miss Lillian O Neal and Allen O Neal visited sister Mrs. R C Alexander while Mattie Lou Doss from Louisiana Tech came home for the weekend. Several families hosted guests including the Bott children, Emma Lou Owen and J D Rice, and Mr and Mrs Templeton of Lisbon Arkansas. Births reported include a son for Elton Templeton on April 12 named James Benton and a baby daughter for Bill Hammett.

HICO Lillian O'Neal Sibley Allen O'Neal Dubach R. C. Alexander Mattie Lou Doss Louisiana Tech Olivia Bott Master James Robert Edward Bott Homer R. D. Caldwell Emma Lou Owen Simsboro J. D. Rice Ruston Shreveport Will Gook Jonesboro L. J. LeQuin George English and Sons Dupach P. E. Napper A. B. Owen Dodson J. P. Owen Parvin Roach Bernice Jim Denson Ida Bailey A. C. Moncrief Elton Templeton James Benton Bill Hammett

Community Club Plans and Local Events In Antioch

The Antioch Community Club held its regular meeting to discuss the Lord's Acre crop and plan workings at homes Mel Hedgepeth Andrew Leifard and Jack Smith. Members invited to help Tuesday afternoon as winter clues are to be set. The club aids those disabled in the accident. A hayride was enjoyed Saturday night with attendees listed, and Antioch won a ball game against Hilly. Mr Floyd Tabor of Shreveport is visiting relatives this week. Dory and friends visited Hightower Dring at the Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium where Hightower faces appendicitis.

Antioch Lord's Acre Mel Luther Hedgepeth Andrew Leifard Jack Smith Jack Ben Price May Minas Marie Margaret Luwise Lois Virgina ‘Trussell Lou Jette Dring Malou Dring Is Price Myr Otee Layele Maurice Shite Bev Price Pat Bring Hilly Saburday Floyd ‘Tabor Shireveport A. de Labor Mildred Sauit Ginne Sakiah Bobby Bird Buller Sheveport Aid Mybauphnet Firlen Cargill Kauai Lariing Sims Dory Hightower Dring Hus Ruston - Lincoln Highttower Velmer Larance J. M. Wright Vienna Erma McGee J. M Wright R. N. Harris J. W. Colvin H. M. Brizzell Monroe W. Holloway Ira Holloway Ruston

Local Social News From Greenwood April 15

Mesdames Nolan and friends visit, attend court, and host gatherings around Greenwood. Families and neighbors—Nolans, Colvins, De Freeses, Baggar- lies, Hammonds—enjoy church, rallies in Ruston, and weekend visits. Several residents attend services and share meals.

Spelling Contest Winners Named From Clay School

In Clay Louisiana on April 15 pupils achieving 100 percent on the state spelling test are listed by grade. Second grade Linda Jean Kavanaugh and Peggy Head. Third grade Earl McIntyre Morris Carraway and Stazel Kolb. Fourth grade Billy Hinton Ibrie Beatty Eloise Clinton Marie Wilhite and Sara Head. Sixth grade Lois McIntyre Kathleen Smelley. Sixth grade Aurelia Kavanaugh Armour Lee Goss Archie Hammonds Ode Carrajway and Larkin Stanley.

Clay Clay School Linda Jean Kavanaugh Peggy Head Earl McIntyre Morris Carraway Stazel Kolb Billy Hinton Ibrie Beatty, Jr Eloise Clinton Marie Wilhite Sara Head Lois McIntyre Kathleen Smelley Aurelia Kavanaugh Armour Lee

The Cabin column rails against culture in films and music

The Monroe News-Star columnist argues against widespread culture despite calls for cleaner pictures better music and classic literature. The piece criticizes The Vagabond King and other entertainments while urging readers to recognize their preference for low-brow fare. Mrs Harris of Simsboro returns home after visiting her sons and daughters with relatives joining later for a Sunday visit.

Monroe News-Star Cabin CH Harris Simsboro Birs Me.Guire J. L. Sherrard

Baby models at Tech stir small town gossip

Sarah Jean McCrary six months old will serve as a baby model in the domestic science cottage on Louisiana Tech campus under Miss Helen Graham. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiley McCrary near the Louisiana Brick Plant. The baby will receive care from Tech students during lessons and then return home each day. Also reported is a local election aftermath and a wedding: Miss Martel Crump and Reeves Jordan wed at the Presbyterian Manse in Arcadia with Rev. F Sanders officiating. Mrs Crump is a Louisiana Tech graduate and former Athens school teacher. Mr Jordan is Arcadia’s notable young man.

McCrary Sarah Jean McCrary Louisiana Tech Tech Domestic Science Sarah Jean Wiley McCrary Louisiana Helen Graham Iessons Guardian-Journal Homer Martel Crump Reeves Jordan Arcadia Presbyterian Manse F. Sanders

Littl Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. Scully

Susan Pratt Scully, a pretty little daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Wall Scully on Tuesday April 1 at the Ruston Lincoln sanitarium. The mother is Miss Avis Pratt, and many in the city send good wishes. Mr. Scully arrived from Miami Beach Florida earlier in the week and will return to his business there in a few days. Mrs. Scully and the baby will remain for several weeks.

Susan Pratt Scully James Wall Scully Ruston-Lincoln Avis Pratt Scully Minchni Beach Florida

Louisiana Feature in Geargraphic Magazine Issue

The current issue of Nations Geographic Magazine includes a long article on Louisiana, described as ninety pages with two photo series in natural color spanning twenty eight pages. The piece highlights regional landscapes and cultural elements within the state.

Louisiana Geargraphic the Nations Geographic Magazine

Geographic magazine praises Louisiana's industrial prowess

The article extols Louisiana's comprehensive industrial, commercial, and pictorial advantages. It notes pride for natives in a state beautifully exploited and highlights Louisiana ranking fourth in a national series now running in the magazine.

Yell Dell Baucum Tie The Knot At Haynesville Home

Miss Floy May Baucum daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Baucum wed James W Yell dell at the bride’s home Sunday afternoon They plan to reside in Atlanta Ga The Baucums were well known at Louisiana Tech where they were popular with students and faculty Friends here wish them happiness in their married life

Haynesville Floy May Baucum W. P. Baucum James W. Yalldell Atlanta

Pioneer Citizen Celebrates Birthday in Clay Community

Mr. S. W. Jones of the Clay community celebrated his seventy seventh birthday last Sunday April 6 at his home near Clay. A sumptuous dinner was prepared and enjoyed by eight people and a host of friends and relatives.

S. W. Jones Clay

Birthday Tribute Described by Guests at Honoree’s Day

Guests gathered to honor the celebrant with affectionate remarks and well wishes. Attendees included Mrs L. E B Stevenson of Mesdames Beatty J. W. Hinton J. H. King of Clay Mrs Ceelfi of Ruston Frank and Griffin Jones of Clay and Calvin Jones of Monton. The day closed with thanks for the guest of honor and hopes for many more pleasant birthdays.

Mra L. EB Stevenson Mesdames Beatty J. W. Hinton J. H. King Clay Mra. Ceelfi Ruston Frank and Griffin Jones Calvin Jones Monton Heppy

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Annabelle Cecil Christine Edminston Pauline Jewell Holstead Parker Holtaclaw Vera Aswell Greyson Leachman Oleta Frazier James Mattie Lea Esther Nadene Holtaclaw Gene Holstead John Earl Rinehart C. P. Rinehart Geo. Shinpoch L. J. Rinehart Mack Wilson Creese Tingle Oney Harper Emmie Lea Baxter Preston Martin Victor Holstead Douglas Epworth Leaguers Douglas Church Downsville Bro Staples Topic John Rinehart Zulene Leachman George Shinpoch L.oj. Rinehart Morrison Inez Harper Margaret Frazier Carrie Shelly Quarete Eugene McAdams R. M. Brown Ruston District Greenwood Kipling Mrs Crump Mr. Jordan Littl Mrs. Scully Sheriff's Sale W. F. Boyd Willie J. Hedge Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Third Judicial, District Court Lincoln Parish Willie H. Hodge A. J. Thigpen Cosmos Club M. M. Cragon Clayton Simonton J. T. Gurlatt Alaska P. D. Neilson Philipines Louella Warren Yelldell Baucum Pioneer Citizen Prescription the Marbury Drug Co., Inc S. R. Clay Ruston High School Dodd College
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