Ruston Visitors and Local Appointments Highlight Weekend
Mrs. Clovis Ledcatter and her daughter visited Mrs. J. H. Willard in Ruston. Miss Helen Adams stayed with Miss Myrtle Brown in Ruston. Meeks Moss was taken to Shreveport for treatment. Miss Sarah Gulley and Miss Evelyn Gulley visited sister Mrs. Etta Sheppard in Marion. Miss Johnnie Len Willard visited her mother in Ruston. Mrs. Mamie Hinkle and five children visited sister Mrs. R. L. Moffett of Kilgore. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Burgess visited Will Burgess in Corinth. The Rev J B Hinkle preached at London Texas. The Rev and Mrs Joe Hinkle attended Preachers Conferences in Hico. The Rev GO B Lary filled replay appointment at Baptist church. Mrs Bryceland and daughter from Ruston spent with Mrs Etta Sheppard. Mr and Mrs Bob Mitchell visited daughter Mrs Ernest Colvin in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Adams
Myrtle Brown
Ruston
Meeks Moss
Shreveport
Sarah Gulley
Evelyn Gulley
Marion
Etta Sheppard
Johnnie Len Willard
Mondoy
J. H. Willard
Mamie Hinkle
R. L. Moffett
Kilgore
Texas
E. A. Burgess
Will Burgess
Corinth
J. B. Hinkle
Baptist Church
London
Joe Hinkle
Hico Baptist Church
GO. B. Lary
Bryceland
Bob Mitchell
Ernest Colvin
Unionville
Allen
Louetta
Janie Martin
Lawrence Martin Wriday
Baxter Colvin
Grady Harris
Simmons
B. Colvin
Arthur Rabb
R. T. Crawford
New Hope
A. Harris
R. N. Harris
Cross Roads Socials and Baseball Duel Highlight Weekend
Cross Roads and Antioch Junio boys met for a Saturday baseball game with Cross Roads winning 7 to 6. The community saw many guests visiting families from nearby towns and several residents attending rallies, with Memorial Day set for April 30 at St. Rest and invites extended for lunch. Multiple families hosted relatives over the weekend including Mrs. Jessie Duggan and Mrs. Scott Henry, while readings note visits from Ruston and Monroe locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Duggan
Carl McCullen
Leonard Gustard
Greenwood
B. Hoo
Cross Roads
Antioch Junio
St. Rest
Chrotilde McCullen
Ruston
Scott Henry
Jess Wil‘sor
E. M. Davidson
J. B. Pilgreen
M. Davidson
Cholotilde and
Nelda
Fannie Harrison
Margarete Henry
Douglas Social Notes From Local Observances
Douglas residents hosted relatives and guests over the weekend including Misses Beatrice, Lemoyne Martin, and Mrs. Ton Davis. The community attended the Lincoln Karis Singing Convention at New Hope. Funeral services for Isaac Edmiston were held at Douglas Church with interment in Douglas Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Beatries
Lemoyne Martin
Art
Ton Davis
Douglas
Lincoln Karis
New Hope
Local Folks Attend Visits and Departures in Simsboro Area
Simsboro residents host and visit relatives across nearby towns. Guests include Madden and McGuire of Arcadia, Kaswell of Ruston, Napper and Phillips families, Emma Lou Owen resuming teaching duties next week, Pentecoat of Arcadia visiting, Florida relatives in town, Hester and Bryan visiting Downsville and Sicily Island, and many other short exchanges as neighbors travel and host in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
John McGuire
Arcadia
J. H. Kas
Ruston
Wade Madden
L. M. Napper
Floyd Phillips
Jeff Napper
Mary Ann
Wilma Lann
Emma Dring
Emma Lou. Owen
Hice
Fred W. Pentecoat, Jr
W. W. Powell
J. L. Miller
Little Daughter
Florida
W.S. West
Alice Hester
Lea Bryan
Downsville
Sicily Island
Aubrey Brooks
Manifest
R. B. Trussell
Lorraine T. Hanshaw
Shreveport
Trussell
George Harris
Ana
J. S. McCrary
A. B. Corbitt
C. A
Monroe
Pleasant Hill Social Roundup From Ruston Folks
A busy week of visits and guests across Pleasant Hill and nearby Ruston includes Mrs C Y Allen and Mrs L T West hosting, Miss Myra Stephens and Miss Sybil Pesnell attending events and visiting friends, plus shared family gatherings with the Beltons, Stephens, Wests, and Nugents. North Louisiana Rally drew a turnout, Simsboro High School contestants represented by Miss Pesnell and Miss Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. Allen
Ruston
L. T. West
Myra Stephens
Ollie Vee Gibson
Sybil Pesness
Bobbie
Alice Cheatwood
Simsboro High School
Jim Skinner
Prentiss Belton
Gaston Johnson
Shreveport
Sybil Pesnell
Marie Carroll
North Louisiana Rally guests and local visits noted
The report lists attendees of the North Louisiana Rally in Ruston and several Sunday visits. Miss Emma Lou Owen recuperates at home from surgery and will return to Simsboro school. A baby girl Bettle Joe arrives Wednesday April 14 to Mr. and Mrs. C D Pendergrass. Mrs. Marvin Britt hosts a shower for bride Mrs. Roy McCloud. A social hour at the Murphy home features games and refreshments for local children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Napper
R. Philips
Simsboro
Emma Lou Owen
Simshoro
C. D. Pendergrass
Bettle Joe
Marvin Britt
Roy McCloud
Della Britt
Murphy
Leone Doss
Mary Elizabeth Alexander
Opal Owen
Elaings Napper
Helen Barnett
Estelle
Annie Maude Murphy
Donnis Owen
Devon Lewis
Holder
Odie Loyd
J. GC. Russell
J. R. Russell
Antioch
Est
Glynn and
Donald
Lisbon
Charles E. Rhodes
Barnett Springs Hosts MU Convention Weekend
Barnett Springs Church welcomed visitors for the quarterly W MU convention held Wednesday April 13 with a large crowd, a program, and dinner. Miss Vera Richardson visited her sister Miss Gladys Richardson of Muti Toe last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Towley
W. MU
Barnett Springs
Vera Richardson
Gladys Richardson
Muti- Toe
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests and Visits
Madden Creek and several families shared visits across Sun and weekend gatherings. Mrs. Earnest Vining and daughter Happy Dear from Shreveport joined Mrs. Vining’s parents, the Grigsbys, for a family weekend. Edith McGuire and Mrs. Lurline Evans called on friends while Miss Mary Ledbetter spent an afternoon with Mrs. Ledbetter. A lively evening of music at the Beard home drew a large young crowd with many local acquaintances visiting throughout Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Mathews
John Willemson
Earnest Vining
Happy Dear
Shreveport
Lou Stephens
Bob Harris
Sallie
Julia Evans
Simsboro
Jim Edmondsay
Ragville
Jno. H. Beard
Gam Smart
Joe. H. Beard
Finkle Maud McGuire
L. B. Willis
Maurice Howell
Edith McGuire
Mavis Rosbery
Margaret Russell
Lorrie Mathews
Winfield
Dan Howell
Ruston
Lurline Evans
Community Notes From Blue Ridge Parish
Monday through Sunday residents and visitors are listed visiting friends and relatives in the Luther Frazier and surrounding households. Many names appear repeatedly with social calls, visits, and overnight stays, plus a local singing convention and a Sunday ball game between Hill Billies and Blue Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lihcoh
New Hope
J. Terriilt
Sthley
Hoye
Mack
Sanders
The
Hill Bullies
Blue Boys
Hill Billies
Maurice Hoye
J. B. Hoye
Johnnie
Mack Frazil
J. M. Holstead
Chow
Luther
Community News From Wesley Chapel And Nearby
Clay Mrs Henry Hinton and Mrs Bill Colony hosted guests in Wesley Chapel with Mrs W I Wilhite and Miss Lucille Clinton visiting. The Missionary Society gathered with Mrs J L Barnard for games and ice cream hour. Home fire at Clinton home sparked excitement but caused little damage. Home Demonstration Club met with committee reports and garden show planning in Jonesboro. Speakers and social hour followed with music from Lyman LaGrone and tea served. New members Fannie Beatty and Mrs Stanley welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Keat~ Zall
Tbrey Beatty
Milton Beatty
Ruth Kavanaugh
Lucille Clinton
Wilshite
C. T. King
Imogene King
el Dorado Sanitarim
Shem
Hinton
Jonesboro
Winfree
Keatzell
Barnard
Spencer
Beatty
Kaysnaugh
Willhite
Sutton
Local Social News From Ruston and Nearby Areas
Hilly Mr and Mrs B T Payni Miss Verne Saint visited frler Wesley Chapel Thursday. Community Club met last night with large attendance, program on home life. Many guests and family visits noted across Ruston area, including Ensley Bern, Marie Colvin, Lucy Barnett, and the Larances visiting various locals. Several family gatherings and Sunday dinners mentioned at multiple homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Payni
Verne Saint
Frler Wesley Chapel
Myrtis
Mildred
Leroy Alix
Fletcher Alexander
Ensley Bern
A.C. Alexander
Marie Colvin
Ruston
Lucy Barnett
Paul Wilks
Vienna
W. ©. Barnett
Hi Jana
Francis Wilks
T A. Larance
H. G. Larance
Belva Larance
Jim Alander
Mina Alexander
W. F. Deloney
J Lolley
W. Delony
F. Alexander
Floyd Rhinehast
R. E. Upchurch
Upchurch
Raphael Farley
Tives
Farmerville
Trussell Family and Friends Visit Arcadia Area
Antioch and Simshoro residents plus relatives from Bernice Ringgold and Ruston visited over the weekend. Local families hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Trussell and Mr. and Mrs. S. Wise while others traveled to Hodge Montroe and Mon troe for gatherings. Speedy recovery wishes were sent to Mrs. P. S. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Salit
Billy
Downsville Tie Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
Downsville Tie Home Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting led by Mrs. Ira M. Hester on Friday afternoon. Miss Ack gave an engaging talk and refreshments were served by the hostess. The group invited members to May 13 meeting with Mrs Tryon McFarland to begin a clothing project. Christine Jones, Grace Spurlock, and Mrs. M. B. Roye of Monroe visited, while Homer Farmer and Spec McGrew of Monroe are in the area. Baptist W M A convention attendees report fellowship and uplift in Chandrand. Downsville Auxiliary members earned the blue attendance ribbon: many named ladies listed. Mack Green, working in Monroe, was a guest of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Home Demonstration Club
Ira M. Hester
Ely
Tryon McFarland
Christine Jones
Senate
Grace Spurlock
M. B. Roye
Monroe
W.S. Smith
R. AL. Bryan
Will Robversort
Gladys Farmer
Dove Kale
Wilbur Hamillton
D. F. Johnson
Scuston Bryan
Oslo
Charley Hiummong
S. Hammons
T. Leach
Eva Lewis
Mack Green
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Dubach
Clovis Ledcatter
Lincoln
J. A. Sandifer
His
Benton
Vistle
Ed Tilley
Blenvile Parish
J. H. Boddie
Issac Edmiston
Douglas Church
Fulton of
Choudrant
Me Cord
Sibley
Douglas Cemetery
Leslie Templeton
Frances Eva Templeton
Fulton
C. P. Rinehart
Blanchard Ford
Severer
Helen
Bone
J. A. Baker
Zele Smith
Tremont
Preston
Martin
Dixie Service
J. W. Williams
Mgr
Jack Harper Mgr
Loreco Gas & Oils and Accessories
Rock Island Crossing
Shreveport Highway
Odom
Pleasant Hill
Hieo
North Louisiana
Louis Bavermore
R. C. Alexander
Will Homes
Blue Ridge
EB. Larance
Luther Frazier
Eugene Liner
Luther Frazer
B, Quook
Gussie Davis
A, M, Larance
R, T. Ferguson
Tomlinson
Oscar Hoye
Eugenie Liner
A. E. Lareance
Johnnie D. Sanders
Ruth Blackstock
Clarence
Arthur Frazier
Clinton Pilcher
Elizabeth
Grover Larence
Meurice Hoye
Johnnie Figler
Sam Woehurch
Ray Upchurch
Illy
Lars Trussell
R. W.trussell
Huy Arcadia
Dulla Trussell
H. J. Liner
Smith
A. D. Tabor
A.D. Jr
Hodge
Melvin, Curbe
Harrell Morrison
Mr. Myles Liner
L. Cargill
Montroe Inst Surcay
T. B. Alexander
L. C. Ledbetter
Eve Ray
Violet Marky
Nelda Nobles of
Nobles
Oliver Trussell
UL. Russell
Mississippi Avenue
Gus Thompson
Rose Beauty Shop
Odytwear
Ires & Tubes
Ruston, LA
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