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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1930

Page

2

Community News In Corinth Reports Local Socials And An Auto Crash

Corinth April 15. Mr Clarence Brother of Fort Bragg N C has been guest of his uncle J M Strother. Many locals hosted visitors and attended Sunday gatherings. A Sunday night auto crash near the Corinth church on the Hico road injured Miss Birdie Lee Harrison Maude McClurg and Ella Mae McClurg with others uninjured. Large crowd attended Douay Sunday singing and Epworth Leaguers from Douglas church visited Downsville with a full program and sermon by R M Brown.

Corinth Clarence Fort Bragg N. C J. M. Strother H. H. Young Runton D. M. Holley W. 3. Burgess, Jr Essie Gore Calion Ark Birdie Lee Harrison Dubach Ella Mae McClury W. G. Loyd Leonard Gilbert Aubrey Strother Maude McClurg Ella Mae McClurg Chester, Clifton Francis McClurg W. M. Bennett J. ©. Loyd

Cross Roads Community Notes A Weekend Busy

Miss Rubye Baxter was the week end guest of Misses Viola and Maxwell Hood. Eva Dale Fallin visited relatives in Dodson. Ruth and Lucille Hood visited their cousins Viola and Maxwell Hood Sunday. Voda Mae Allie Pilgreen and S Sutton and L G Watson visited Alvice Mc Dow Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Singleton hosted a party Saturday night. BE Davidson spent Sunday with J B Pilgreen parents. Catherine, of Hayneville, visited the Weirs Sunday. Cecil Cooper of Hico spent the weekend with Arthur Hood. A large crowd attended the negro minstrels Friday night raising 44.50 for the church. Almer Hood was Sunday guest of Mary Colvin. Irene Wilson of Bienville was the weekend guest of Mrs Will Hood. Peat Hedgepeth visited relatives here this weekend. Eloy Mason of Bienville was the weekend guest of Sid ney Hood. Louis Creer of Arcadia visited friends here 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 BE. M. Davidson J. B. Pilgreen Clyde Almond Catherine Hayneville V. B. Weir Cecil Cooper Hico Arthur Hood Almer Hood Mary Colvin Irene Wilson Bienville Will Hood Peat Hedgepeth Eloy Mason Sidney Hood Louis Creer Arcadia

Local Social Roundup From New Hope Douglas Area

Miss Carrie Shelby and Letha Farley teachers at New Hope Douglas were weekend guests of Miss Furless’s parents in Hico. Mrs N B Ford and daughter Helen visited Mr and Mrs J A Baker. Zulene Lauchman stayed with Louise Hogan at Choudrant. Clarence Baker and daughter Leti Girvy of Paruerville visited relatives. P Hinetwrt and son John traveled to Dubael on business. Howard Halstead and sons Chas and Mer, and Whoma Rinehart spent the weekend in Pioneer La. Many local youths attended the Hatly in Huston Friday and Saturday. Epworth Leaguers were hosted by Mrs Baker Saturday night with games on the moonlit lawn. Olivia Asweil, Lois Pipes, Lenard White among those enjoying.

P Hinetwrt John Dubael Howard Halstead Som Chas Mer Rinehart Proneer Eugene McAdam Limobury Huston Epworth

Local Social Notes From Hico Area Nests Weekend Visits

Miss Lillian O Neal of Sibley and Mr Allen O Neal of Dubach visited sister Mrs R C Alexander. Emma Lou Owen and J D Rice visited relatives. Olivia Bott and Robert Edward Bott visited grandmother Mrs B R Caldwell. Planned births include a son James Benton for Templeton couple and a 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 BR. D. Caldwell Emma Lou Owen Simsboro J. D. Rice Ruston Shreveport Will Cook Jonesboro L. J. LeQuin George English and Sons P. E. Napper

Community Club programs and local events at Antioch

The Antioch Community Club held its regular meeting Friday night with praise for the program. Plans were discussed to assist homes of Mrs. Luther Hedgepeth, Andrew Ledtard, and Jack Smith, with work dates to be set. A hayride entertained the young people, and a local ball game saw Antioch beat Hillart Antillets 12 to 9. Ben Price Adled’s truck delivered hay for the ride. Several residents and visitors attended, including Mrs. Bea Hitler of Shreveport and Mr. Higatywer Dring who is ill at Huston-Lincoln Sanitarium awaiting recovery after an appendectomy.

Antioch Commmunity Club Luther Hedgepeth Andrew Ledtard Jack Smith Jack Chub Ben Price Marie Margaret Louise Lois Virdia Trussell Gou Jettie Ping Alva Malva Dring Elly Price Gin Over Lavelle Maurice Skinner Pat Long Mir

Greenwood Social News Highlights April Visitations

Greenwood, April 15. Mrs J W Colvin and Mrs J S Simmons hosted and visited neighbors. Residents like Miss Wille Bell Ray Hazel Knight and families Grady Harrison and Sam Henderson Co. celebrated events, church services, and casual visits across the week. Local residents attended Ruston rallies and Vienna church, with several families hosting guests from Unionville Monroe and Ruston.

B. Singleton J. Drewry Roy Weaver J. B. Baggarly Addie Drewry Della Britt Hico Ella Lea Singleton Cordie Singleton Mae Erma Harrison I. M. Harrison Leroy DeFreese Ployd Nedan W. H. DeFreese J. M. ‘Harrison W. E. Delaney Eugene Nolan John Lalley Lane Colvin Unionville J. W. Colvin Colvin W. Holloway Ira Holloway Ruston

Spelling Contest Winners and Local Reading Notes

Clay Louisiana pupils excel on state spelling test with 160 percent marks across grades. The list names Linda Kavanaugh Peggy Head Earl McIntyre Morris Carraway Hazel Kolb Billy Hinton Ibrie Beatty Eloise Clinton Marie Wilhite Sara Head Lois McIntyre Kathleen Smeley Aurelia Kavanaugh Armour Goss Archie Hammonds Odell Carraway Larkin Stanley. The Monroe News-Star review of The Cabin column criticizes culture in film and entertainment, praising the Vagabond King promotional hype and noting local residents’ interest in culture. Also reports visit of Mrs. Sinastorg to former residents Mrs. Harris and Sherrards returning home.

Clay Clay School Linda Jean Kavanaugh Peggy Head Earl McIntyre Morris Carraway Hazel Kolb Billy Hinton Ibrie Beatty, Jr Eloise Clinton Marie Wilhite Sara Head Lois McIntyre Kathleen Smeley Aurelia Kavanaugh Armour Lee Goss Archie Hammonds Odell Carraway Larkin Stanley Monroe News-Star Cabin Ciulfaire Tom Mo Flatris al Sinastorg Howe Gore J. L. Sherrard Sherrard Harris

Baby model Sarah Jean McCrary at Louisiana Tech

The domestic science department at Louisiana Tech adopts six month old Sarah Jean McCrary as a baby model and caretaker on campus. Neighbors report the unusual arrangement, while Sarah Jean returns home each day after lessons under the watch of Miss Helen Graham and the department. Also notes local election chatter and a marriage in Arcadia as Miss Martel Crump weds Reeves Jordan with Rev. Sanders officiating.

McCeary Sarah Jean McCrary Loutatana Tech Sarah Jean Wiley McCrary Louisiana Louisiana Tech Helen Graham

Little Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Scully

Susan Pratt Scully is named the baby girl born to Mr and Mrs James Wall Scully Tuesday at the Ruston Lincoln sanitarium The tiny daughter mother Miss Avis Pratt received many wishes The family arrived from Miami Beach Florida earlier this week and will remain in Ruston for several weeks

Susan Pratt Scully James Wall Scully Ruston-Lincoln Avis Pratt Mar. Scully Miami Beach Florida

Louisiana Appears in Current Issue of National Geographic

The current National Geographic issue features Louisiana in a lengthy article spanning about ninety pages. It includes two series of natural color photographs across twenty eight pages and more.

Ouisiana Georgraphic National Geographic Magazine

Louisiana's Industrial and Pictorial Advantages Spotlighted

The article extols Louisiana’s industrial and commercial strengths and its vivid portrayal in Geographic magazine. It notes Louisiana is ranked fourth among states in the current series, highlighting pride in the state’s exploitation and presentation.

Louisiana The Geographic

Floy May Baucum Weds James Yell Dell in Haynesville

Miss Floy May Baucum daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Baucum was married to James W Yell Dell at the bride s home Sunday afternoon. They will live in Atlanta Ga. Both families attend Louisiana Tech where they were popular with students and faculty. Mr S W Jones of the Clay community celebrated his seventy seventh birthday last Sunday April 6 at his home near Clay with a sumptuous dinner enjoyed by eight children and many friends and relatives.

Haynesville Floy May Baucum W. P. Baucum James W. Yalldell Atlanta S. W. Jones Clay

Farewell Notes for Beloved Community Figure

A memorial notice praises Sei Sac nel teeny for lifelong kindness and chivalry. Children present include Mrs L E Stevenson, Mesdames M Beatty, J W Hintoh, J H King of Clay, Mrs Cecilne of Ruston, Frank and Griffin Jones of May, Calyon Jones of Monroe. Guests depart after celebrating a long life and birthday wishes.

Fife L. E. Stevenson Mesdames M. Beatty J. W. Hintoh J. H. King Clay Cecil ‘Ne Ruston Frank and Griffin Jonés Ilay Calyin Jones Monroe Pigemont

Also Mentioned on This Page

Community News Annabelle Cecil Christine Edminston Pauline Jewell Holstead Parker Holtaclaw Vera Aswell Greyson Leachman Oleta Fragier James Mattie Lea Esther Nadene Holtaclaw Gene Holstead John Earl Rinehart C. P. Rinehart Geo Shinpoch Bro. Staples Creese Tingle Topic John Rinehart Zulene Leachman George Shinpoch Oney Harper Bl. J. Rinehart Preston Martin Oleta Frazier Morrison Inez Harper Tupic Margaret Frazier Carrie Shelly Quarete Eugene McAdams Bro. R. M. Brown Douglas A. B. Owen J. P. Owen Parvin Roach Bernice Jim Deason Ida Bailey A. C. Monacket Elton Templeton James Benton Bill Hammett Greenwood Kipling Miss Crump Mr. Jordan Guardian-Journal Martel Crump Reeves Jordan Presbyterian Manse F. Sanders Mrs. Jordan Mr. and Mars. Scully Sheriff's Sale W. F. Boyd Willie H. Hodge Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Third Judicial, District Court Court House Lincoln Parish A. J. Thigpen Cosmos Club M. M. Cragon Clayton Simonton J. T. Gullatt Alaska P. D. Neilson Philipines Louella Warren Yelldell Baucum Pioneer Citizen Prescription Service the Marbury Drug Co., Inc S. R. Clay Skieveport, LA Ruston High School Dodd College
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