Local social notes from Ruston and nearby towns
Mrs. Clovis Ledbetter and daughter from Ruston visited her mother Mrs. J H Willard in Ruston. Miss Helen Adams stayed with Miss Myrtle Brown in Ruston. Meeks Moss, recently ill, was taken to Shreveport for treatment. Sarah Gulley and Evelyn Gulley visited sister Mrs Etta Sheppard. Johnnie Len Willard visited her mother in Ruston. Mrs Mamie Hinkle and children visit sister Mrs R L Moffett in Killgore Texas. Mr and Mrs BE Burgess visited his parents in Corinth community. Rev J E Hinkle preached in London Texas. Rev and Mrs Joe Hinkle attended Preachers Conference with Hico Baptist church. Rev C E Lamb filled his appointment at Baptist Fated. Mrs Bryceland and daughter of Ruston visited Mrs Etta Sheppard. Mr and Mrs Bob Mitchell visited daughter Mrs Ernest Colvin in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis Ledbetter
Ruston
J. H. Willard
Helen Adams
Myrtle Brown
Meeks Moss
Shreveport
Sarah Gulley
Evelyn Gulley
Marion
Etta Sheppard
Johnnie Len Willard
Mon- Toe
London
Texas
Joe Hinkle
Hico
C. E. Lamb
Baptist Fated
Bryceland
Bob Mitchell
Ernest Colvin
Unionville
Douglas News Roundup With Local Visits And Obituary
Douglas residents hosted weekend guests including Mrs John Edwards and Beatrice with Miss Lamoyne Martin while the Douglas Community attended the Lincoln Parish Singing Convention in New Hope. Funeral services for Isaac Edmiston were held at the Douglas church with interment in Douglas cemetery. Miss Leslie Templeton visited her sister Frances Eva Templeton in Ruston. Local figures hosted guests at homes of Fulton of Choudrant and P Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Beatrice
Lamoyne Martin
Tom Wavis
Douglas
Lincoln Parish
New Hope
Ed Tilley
Bienville Parish
J .H. Boddie
Issac Edmis‘ton
Douglas Church
Fulton
Choudrant
McCord
Sibley
Local social notes from Simsboro and nearby towns
Simsboro residents and guests from Arcadia Ruston Hico Downsville Sicily Island Manifest Shreveport Waco and Monroe attended visits and family gatherings. Notable mentions include Miss Emma Lou Owen resuming teaching duties and Mrs. Lorraine Hanshaw planning a relocation for work.
Pleasant Hill Social Roundup From Ruston Nearby Guests
Pleasant Hill notes list visits and gatherings with Ruston visitors Miss Myra Stephens Miss Sybil Pesnell and others. Families such as the Beltons Stephens West Nugent and Carroll host relatives and friends during weekend and weekday outings. A North Louisiana Rally draw plus Simsboro High School contestants are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. Allen
Ruston
L. T. West
Myra Stephens
Ollie Vee Cubson
Sybil Pesness
Bobbie
Alice Cheatwood
Carl Belton
Carolyn Joe
W. J. Belton
J. E. Stephens
Lon Stephens
Audra West
North Louisiana
Sybil Pesnell
Sims
Local Social Roundup Reflects Visits and Attendances
Creenwood and nearby towns host a busy spell of visitors and gatherings. The Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Stevenson visited Ruston households, while Mrs. Lois Jiles hosted Tuesday guests. Numerous families hosted friends, attended rallies and singing conventions, and Typhoid serum sessions were held at the school house.
Hico Community News and Socials Report
A busy week in Hico with attendance at the North Louisiana Rally in Ruston. Mrs R C Alexander hosted Miss Louis Baremore Sunday and Emma Lou Owen recovers at home from last week’s operation. Bettie Joe Pendergrass arrives April 14. A bridal shower honors Mrs Roy McCloud. a Murphy home social ends with refreshments. Visits include Earl Caldwell of Tyler and M W Aycock family of Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
North Louisiana
Ruston
Louis Baremore
R. C. Alexander
O. D. Pendergrass
Bettie Joe
Marvin Britt
Roy McCloud
Della Britt
Murphy
Tyler
Texas
R. Caldwell
M. W. Aycock and Sons
Glynn and
Donald
Lisbon
Charles B. Rodez
W M A Convention At Barnett Springs Church
Miss Bernice Towley visited Barnett Springs last weekend as the quarterly W M A gathering took place at Barnett Springs Church on Wednesday April 13 with a large crowd, program, and dinner for visitors. Miss Vern Richardson visited her sister Miss Gladys Richardson of Monroe last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Towley
Barnett Springs Church
Vern Richardson
Gladys Richardson
Monroe
Social visiting and gatherings fill the weekend
Madden Creek residents and relatives hosted and visited kin across several households on Sunday and weekend evenings. Guests included Mrs. John McGuire and Mrs. Will Homes, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mathews with son, and extended families from Simsboro Ragville and Shreveport. A lively music gathering occurred at Jno. H. Beard’s home Saturday night.
Local Social News From Wesley Chapel and Ruston
Clay and Mrs Henry Hinton hosted guests with Mrs Delany of Ruston, plus activities at the Missionary Society and Home Demonstration Club. Fire threatened the Clinton home but was stopped. several members attended meetings, appointments set for future garden show, and two new members joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hinton
Wesley Chapel
Bill Delany
Ruston
Don Spencer
J. BE. Mall
Mildred Mall
W. S. Wilhite
The
Missionary Society
J. L. Barnard
Barnard
Winfree
G. B. Beatty
Ibrey Beatty
Milton Beatty
Ruth Kavanaugh
Lucille Clinton
Willhite
Co. T. King
Lnogene King
el Dorado Sanitarium
King
C. L. Clinton
Chuir
F. A. Hinton
Jaesboro
Wintree
Hinton
Keatzell
Spencer
Beatty
Kavanaugh
Sutton
Lyman LaGrone
Ansley
Cross Roads People Gather For Weekend Visits And Baseball
Cross Roads residents and relatives from Greenwood and Antioch enjoyed a busy weekend with family. A local boys' baseball game ended 7 to 6 in Cross Roads' favor on Saturday afternoon. Memorial Day at St. Best is set for Saturday, April 30, with invitations extended for all to attend and bring lunch. multiple visits included Chiotittle McCullen at Ruston, Scott Henry and family with Jess Wilson, E. M. Davidson hosting visitors, J. B. Pilgreen's family gatherings, and others from Ruston Benton and Monroe joining local relatives for meals and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McCullen
Leonard
Jessie Duggan
Greenwood
B. H
Scott Henry
Jess Wilson
Downsville Tie Home Demonstration Club meeting
Downsville Tie Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ira M. Hester hosting. Miss Luck led an engaging program, refreshments were served, and members were invited to May 13 to start a clothing project. Local members and visitors from Monroe shared news and attendance ribbons were awarded at the Baptist W M A convention reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Home Demonstration Club
Ira M. Hester
Misa Uck
Tryon McFarland
Christine Jones
Lennie Grave Spurlock
M. B. Roye
Monroe
Homer Farmer
Spec” McGrew
Farmer
Choudtant
Downsville
Hemler
Fred Hamilton
F. D. Bachman
Alton Smith
W. S. Smith
R. L. Bryan
Will Roberson
Cgladys Farmer
Dove Hale
Wilbur Hamillton
D. F. Johnson
Truston Bryan
Local Social Notes From Blue Ridge Parish
Blue Ridge community entries list visits among residents including Mrs. A E Larance, Mrs. Luther Frazier, Miss Maurice Hoye, and Mrs. J E Hoye. Attendees at gatherings include Mrs. B Cook, Mrs. Gussie Davis, Miss Ruth Black, Miss Tomlinson, and others. A Lincoln Parish Singing Convention at New Hope is noted with widespread attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Larance
Luther Frazier
Eugene Liner
Ruston
B. Cook
Gussie Davis
R. T. Ferguson
Tomlinson
Oscar Hoye
Johnnie D. Sanders
Ruth Blackstock
Clarence
Arthur Frazier
Clinton Pilcher
Elizabeth
Grover Larance
Sibley Community
Maurice Hoye
Johnnie Frazier
Sam Upchurch
Ray Upchurch
Hilly
Local Social Roundup From Payn and Alexander Families
Hilly Mr and Mrs E T Payn hosted Miss Verne Saint and others at Wesley Chapel on Thursday. The Community Club met with a large attendance and showcased a program on Home. Numerous guests visited across Ruston and Vienna area, including the Delaney and Upchurch households, with many names listed as attending or hosting events at various homes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Payn
Verne Saint
Frner Wesley Chapel
Myrtis and
Mildred
Leroy Ale
Fletcher Alexander
Ensley Bern
A. ©. Alexander
Maurie Colvin
W. F. Delaney
J Letey
W. Delony
Ruston
A. F. Alexander
Floyd Rhinehart
R. EB. Upchurch
Week end visits and illness noted in Arcadia area
Antioch Miss Lois Trussell and Mrs. R W Trussell visited relatives in Arcadia for the week end. Mrs Join Trussell of Simsboro spent Saturday with Mrs H J Liner. Mr and Mrs H G Saint and son Billy visited Ringgold relatives for the week end. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carol Hedgepeth of Bernice and Mr and Mrs S C Wise of Monroe. Friends of Mrs P B Smith regret her illness and wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs 4 C Tabor and son A D Jr spent Sunday in Hodge visiting their daughter Mrs Melvin Curbo. Harvell Morrison of Ruston spent Saturday night with Mr Myles Liner. Mrs L Cargill drove to Monroe with Mrs T B Alexander. Mrs L Ledbetter and Misses Eva Ray and Violet Macky of Ruston visited and shopped. Miss Nelda Nobles of Nobles weekend guest of Miss Olive Trussell. J C Russell of Hive visited his parents, Mr and Mrs J L Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
S. H. Madden
John McGuire
Arcadia
J. H. Graswell
Ruston
Wade Madden
L. M. Napper
Floyd Phillips
Jeff Napper
Mary Ann
Wilma Lann
Emma Dring
Emma Lou Owen
Hico
Fred W. Pentecost, Jr
W. W. Powell
J. L. Miller
Florien
W. S. West
Alice Hester
Lea Bryan
Downsville
Sicily Island
Aubrey Brooks
Manifest
R. B. Trussell
Lorraine T. Hanshaw
Shreveport
Trussell
Hanshaw
Waco
Texas
Annie Blount
Earl McGuire
George Harris
H. G. Saint
Billy
4. C. Tabor
Hodge
Melvin Curbo
Harvell Morrison
Myles Liner
L. Cargill
Monroe
T. B. Alexander
L. ©. Ledbetter
Eva Ray
Violet Macky
Nelda Nobles
Nobles
Olive Trussell
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Dubach
Lincoln
Simsboro
DIXIE
J. W. Williams
Mgr
Jack Harper
Mer
Loreco Gas & Oils and Accessories
Rock Island Crossing
Shreveport Highway
Wank
Odom
Pleasant Hill
Creenwood
J. L. Stevenson
J. M. DeFreese
J. E. Baggarly
W. B. Hughes
Pauline Beard
W. H. DeFreese
R. N. Harris
Lois Jiles
Dorothy Nolan
Carrie Shelby
Mamie Hammons
Dr. Allen
Louella
Janie Martin
Lawrence Martin
Baxter Colvin
Grady Harris
Simmons
S. B. Colvin
Arthur Rabb
R. T. Crawford
Louella Simmons
Margie
Laverne Simmons
Sam Neilson
Montgomery
W. H. Delaney
J. T. Nolan
Walker Ellis
W. E. Simmons
Barnett Springs
Will
Marvin Mathews and Son
John Williamson
Harnest Vining
Happy Dear
Vining
Harl Grigsby
Mary Willard Ledbetter
Leslie Ledbetter
Edith McGuire
Gurline Evans
Bob
Sallie Harris
Lou Stephens
Bob Harris
Sallie
Julia Evans
Jim Edmondson
Ragville
Jno. H. Beard
Dan Howell
Marvin Mathews
Lurline Evans
E. M. Davidson
J. B. Pilgreen
Cholotilde
Nelda
Fannie Harrison
Margarete Henry
J. B. Pilgreen Spent Friday Night With Mr. and Mrs. Byas
Regan ‘Trussell
Buster Pilgreen
Milton Caver
Gen. Green
T. A. Sandifer
His
Benton, la
Blue Ridge
J. L. Terrill
Hoye
Mack Frazile
Sanders
Hil
Billies
Blue Boys
Hill Billies
J. E. Hoye
Johnnies
Mack Fragl
J. M. Holstead of
Chay
Luther
Ges
Antioch
Lois Trussell
R. W. Trussell
Join Trussell
H. J. Liner
J. C. Russell
Hive
J. L. Russell
Mississippi Avenue
Gus Thompson
Rose Beauty Shop
Aap
Sas
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