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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1932

Page

6

Honeymoon Trip and Local Community Notices

Mr and Mrs Ross C Neill and Mr and Mrs Guy Alexander traveled to Missouri Oklahoma and Texas for a honeymoon style trip visiting relatives in each place. Mrs M W Liner visited her son Henry Liner near Simsboro Sunday. Mrs Fannie Ball returned Sunday from a two week visit with her daughter in Homer La. The Bath School house meeting closed Saturday night with one obedience and baptism led by Bro Lee Starnes of Haynesville. Mr and Mrs Kendall Bail and family attended Homer Church of Christ Sunday. Vienna baseball team visited Hilly Saturday losing 9 to 3. Manager Preston Evans of Vienna led by Nolan who had three hits. Lomax shut down Hilly with one hit by Buddy Lawrence. Vienna battery Lomax Nolan Hilly Larance Larance B Larance Payne.

Ross C. Neill Guy Alexander Missouri Oklahoma Texas Alexander M. W. Liner Henry Liner Simsboro Fannie Ball A. J. Snyder Homer Bath Bro Lee Starnes Haynesville Kendall Bail Homer Church of Christ Vienna Preston Evans Nolan Lomax Buddy Lawrence Hilly Larance B. Larance Payne

Community visits and church events in Dubach area

Dubach residents and relatives gathered Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mitchell hosting and others visiting in Pisgah and El Dorado. Rev. Burgess preached at Pisgah church. Rev. Hinkle began a London Texas revival Saturday. Senior-Junior banquet at the school house featured ninth grade service and toasts. Arman Ball to build a six room home with breakfast room and bath, contract awarded to O E Johnson.

Hill Mitchell Bob Mitchell Clayton Snell Pisgas Saunders el Dorado Ark la Vera Bell Turner Jonesboro Bill Shephard Betty Joe Mansfield E. A. Burgess Pisgah Church Joe Hinkle London Texas

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Towns

Hilly Andrews and family visited Calhoun relatives including Mrs. Frank Gustafson on Friday. D L Stevenson and others joined visits to Gordon Jenkins in Hodge. Vienna hosts included A C Alexander family and Jeff Alexander. Mina Larance spent weekend with her parents T A Larance. Marie Colvin and Raphael Farley visited Cross Roads. Visitors to Lucy Barnett’s home included Norman Hoag and Otis Trussell with family from Cross Roads and Hire. Birthday dinner for H G Larance of Greenwood drew many locals. Bettie Andrews of Winnfield visited relatives here. Salem Auxiliary met at Ed Wright’s with W A Larance, R E Upchurch, and C C Upchurch. Feaston saw R S Larance visit relatives. Stone Andrews spent weekend in Calhoun. J E Saint and B B Larance hosted Sunday dinner. J H Jelony of Ruston celebrated at a family dinner with John Lolley and Delony families. Frank Gustafson and baby were Calhoun guests of L W and M W Andrews.

L. M. Andrews Frank Gustafson Calhoun D. L. Stevenson Leroy Alexander L. J. Larance Margie Stevenson Gordon Jenkins Hodge A. C. Alexander Jeff Alexander Vienna Mina Larance T. A. Larance Marie Colvin Raphael Farley Cross Roads Lucy Barnett Norman Hoag Otis. Trussell Ruston Clyde Barnett Hire H. G Larance Greenwood Bettie Andrews Winnfield Mesdames W. A. Larance R. E. Opchurch C. C. Upchurch Miss Davis Saint Salem Ed Wright Larance Stone Andrews J. EB. Saint Shildren B. B. Larance John Lolley J. EB. Delony W. F. Delony Pete Happy George Delony Gire J. H. Jelony Baby M Calhoun L. MW. Andrews

Local social visitors and guests listed across multiple towns

Simsboro hosts include Helen Hornsby and Mattie Sue Simmons of Austin with Miss Gladys Simmons. Mrs. Chas King and Mrs. Claude Ford visit Shreveport. Norma Sanders of Shreveport stays with her mother Mrs. S BE Sanders. J H Edmonson of Rayville visits E B Harris family. Dr A J Thomas and Dave Madden from Shreveport visit Sunday. George Dyn and son from Hilly visit Mrs. Sanders. Ardis Howell of Munroe visits D N Howell. T J McKinney and daughter Sunshine visit Gibsland. Mac Akin returns from Shreveport visit. Mrs A L Brooks called home for grandfather Q Mitchell's death in Hilly. Mrs C A Warner hosts party for graduating class members.

Helen Hornsby Mattie Sue Simmons Austin Gladys Simmons Chas. King Claude Ford Shreveport Norma Sanders S. BE. Sanders J. H. Edmonson Rayville E. B. Harris A. J. Thomas Dave Madden Q. Mitchell Hilly C. A. Warner

Visitors from Corinth and Monroe Share Local Week

Corinth and Monroe visitors stop in Ruston with several locals hosting. A. J. Strather of Monroe returns home after days with his brother J. M. Strather. Nonia Reynolds visits Simsboro then returns home. W. M. Bennett and Denton Hedgepeth host guests. Aubrey Strather visits Simsboro, Shreveport, Mansfield, then returns home. Community members visit Salem and Drew Fowler of Ruston spends Sunday afternoon in the area.

J. H. Stephenson J. M. Strather A. J. Strather Ruston Monroe Nonia Reynolds Simsboro W. M. Bennett Denton Hedgepeth Aubrey Strather Shreveport Mansfield Salem Drew Fowler

Families and visitors share weekends in Rushton area

Sibley Miss Mina Larance visited her parents in Hilly while Mr and Mrs J W Littleton of Vicksburg spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Rushton. Several O Neals attended a Ruston farmers night meeting and a Presbyterian Church service. Mrs G F Land joined a demonstration at the James Building and fishing and picnicking were enjoyed by G F Land and Otho Land families. A gathering at Longstraw honored W A Kelly of Houston with dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Prank Kelly.

Mina Larance Hilly J. W. Littleton Vicksburg A. D. Calhoun C. H. Littleton McCord Alto W. O. Kelly Irene Kelly Houston Texas R. D. O'Neal Lillian O’neal J. M. O'Neal J. L. O'Neal Ruston G. F. Land James Building Iris Davenport Otho Land Rusten J. L. O’neal Longstraw Prank Kelly Mr. Kelly W. A. Kelly

Community Visit And Weekend Gatherings In Choudrant

Blue Ridge residents Mrs. A E Larance and Mrs Clifton Pilcher with daughter Elizabeth of Choudrant visited Mrs Luther Frazier on Wednesday. Chas P Frazier and boys, and Lovelle and Ruel Ferguson went fishing Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Pat Frazier visited Mrs Willie Frazier in Rus ton Saturday morning. Mrs Ostar Hoye and daughter Maurice spent Friday with Mrs J E Hoye. Misses Thera Mae and Irma Ferguson stayed Saturday night with Miss Martha Julia Frazier. Mr and Mrs BE Larance and S Q Deatham visited Mr and Mrs Elton Edwards Sunday evening. Loyde Hoye, Louie Pragier and Misses Jimmie Frazier, Maurice and Mathe Hoye visited Mr and Mrs A E Larance Sunday night.

A. E. Larance Clifton Pilcher Elizabeth Choudrant Luther Frazier Chas. P. Frazier Lovelle Ruel Ferguson Charles Pat Frazier Willie Frazier Ruston Ostar Hoye Maurice J E. Hoye Thera Mae Irma Ferguson Martha Julia Frazier

Local Family Socials Include Trips and Visits

Greenville residents joined extended gatherings with multiple families over the weekend. J. L. Anderson and T. L. Pylant took a fishing trip to Newellton with son Kermit and visited daughter Mattie, a Newellton High School teacher, returning Saturday. Other visits included Smiths of Bossier City hosting O. J. Smith and family, Watson Green with Ed gar Ambrose, Brunah Shields with Lorene Farmer, and several weekend stays by Myrtis Saint, Gladys King, Lula Truett, Richard Bryan, Journia and Grace Truett, Dan and Dell Shields, Emma Sherman, and E. Leggett's family. Mrs. W. P. Griffin and James traveled to Shreveport, while friends express relief at Mrs. R. J. Truett regaining her health.

J. L. Anderson T. L. Pylant Kermit Newelton R. Jd. Truett Dan Dell Shields Emma Sherman E. Leggett R. J. Truett W. P. Griffin James Shreveport R. J.truett

Social notes from local visitors and illness updates

Clay Mrs Gus Hammett and others visit here. Dan Caldwell of A M College Magnolia Ark visits. Families travel to Shreveport to see Hettie Bryan. bedside reports show improvement. Lyman LaGrone and Sallie Moncrief guests of local residents. Walsworth and Willhite families visit Chatham and El Dorado for ill relatives. Mr and Mrs Claude King return after operations. Various local hosts welcome guests and relatives.

Gus Hammett Garret Hammett Nell Lewis Gray Dan Caldwell A. & M. College Magnolia Ark W. F. Willhite Don Spencer Avis Register James Ellis Little Son Shreveport Hettie Bryan A. Willbanks Mr. James Willhite Monroe Sallie Moncrief Acts Register Myr Lyman LaGrone Ansley F. A. Hinton G. E. Waggoner HR. Causey Clyde Causey George Grimes Duke Clinton Ruston Jonesboro W. J. Brown

Local Social Notes From Greenwood Run Weekend Visits

Greenwood residents and guests are listed visiting friends and relatives through a weekend. Carrie Shelby Mamie Ham and Lorraine Rabb attended Mrs. Colvin’s gathering Tuesday night, with several other families hosting or visiting into Saturday.

Local Social Roundup at Cross Roads and Nearby Towns

Mrs Andy Harrison and sons Wallace and Willis Dean visited Mrs J M Harrison Saturday afternoon. Miss Margarete Woodard of Sugar Creek visited Misses Merrill and Theo Green last week. Local youths attended a Saturday night dance at Mr Perritts. Miss Dorris Fagg spent the weekend with Miss Luke Mae Reich of Alabama. Mr and Mrs BE M Davidson visited their parents Mr and Mrs J B Pitgreen Sunday. Miss Chlotilde McCullin was Sunday guest of Miss Allie Pilgreen. Miss Merrill Green visiting relatives in Houston Texas. Miss Thea Green weekend guest of Miss Margarete Woodward. Mr and Mrs Scott Henry spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Burnham Henry. Mrs Carl McCullen and Mrs Nancy Davidson guests of Mrs Ben Stewart Sunday. Mrs A A Stewart visiting sister Mrs W W Washam at Lilly. Miss Leslye Pilgreen left for Shreveport after months with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Pilgreen. Friends of Uncle Kate Mitchell nearby regret his illness. Misses Fannie Harrison and Margarete Henry of Ruston spent the weekend with homefolks. Mr and Mrs Worthington and family and Mr J D Worthington visited Mr and Mrs Dan Hammon Sunday. Buster Pilgreen visited Byron and Wilbur Hammon Sunday.

Andy Harrison and Sons Wallace Willis Dean J. M. Harrison Margarete Woodard Sugar Creek Merrill Theo Green Perritts Dorris Fagg Luke Mae Reich Alabama M. Davidson J. B. Pitgreen Chlotilde McCullin Allie Pilgrcen Merrill Green Houston Texas Thea Green Margarete Woodward Scott Henry Burnham Henry Carl McCullen Nancy Davidson Ben Stewart A. A. Stewart W. W. Washam Lilly Leslye Pilgreen Shreveport J. B. Pilgreen Kate” Mitchell Fannie Harrison Margarete Henry Ruston Worthington J. D. Worthington Dan Hammon Buster Pilgreen Byron Wilbur Hammon

Antioch Social News Recaps Guests and Visits

Antioch residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with gatherings at the Smiths Nobles and Trussells. Visitors included Miss Versie Russell and Mr J Russell from Crowville and Hico. Miss Sarah Liner improves after a school bus accident. The Antioch Community Club met Friday with Mary Dring presiding and an organized program led by Lora Skinner.

Local Social notes from Tremont and nearby families

Douglas and Tremont residents hosted visitors over the weekend with several guests from Port Arthur and Monroe. John Edwards returned from Port Arthur, Texas, where he had worked for some time. The Rev Fulton conducted services in Douglas. Mrs J D Halstead of Monroe plans a summer stay with Mr and Mrs Howard Halstead of Douglas. Mr and Mrs Davis of Port Arthur visited Mr and Mrs John Edwards, Elmer Martin and family hosted Saturday night. Mrs Rinehart and Mrs M A Hinton were guests of Mrs J A Baker Monday evening. Friends report Mrs Clayton Baker is improving.

Smith Tremont Preston Martin John Edwards Port Author Texas Fulton Douglas J. D. Halstead Monroe Howard Halstead Davis Port Arthur Elmer Martin Bob Martin Rinehart M. A. Hinton J. A. Baker Clayton Baker

Wesley Chapel Community Club Meets with Program

The Wesley Chapel Community Club held a Saturday night meeting with a large turnout. A young people’s program followed by a talk from Judge Barnett of Ruston capped the regular business session. various local residents and guests visited and shared meals and hospitality through the evening.

Pleasant Hill Social Guests Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Hill residents hosted and visited a string of guests during the week. Mrs. L. T. West and Mrs. J. J. Spencer stayed with Mrs. J. 5. Tomlinson, Valla McDow and Arlene Henry of Terryville spent the night with Miss Marie Carroll, Audra West visited Miss Myra Stephens, Edna Skinner stayed with Lorena McGuire in Simsboro, Vivian Fields and Vashti Holloman of Terryville were weekend guests of Miss Nobye Kelly, Mrs. F. D. Simpson and Margie Simpson visited Mrs. J. T. West and Audra West, and Jessie Gullatt was a guest of Audra West with a Sunday visit noted.

L. T. West J. J. Spencer Tomlinson Valla McDow Arlene’ Henry Terryville Marie Carroll Audra West Myra Stephens Edna Skinner Lorena McGuire Simsboro Vivian Fields Vashti Holloman Nobye Kelly F. D. Simpson Margie Simpson J. T. West Audra | West

Local visits and social calls noted across Madden Creek area

Madden Creek residents including Mrs Herbert Best and her young son visiting Mrs Grady Lewis on Wednesday. Mrs Claude Ford and Miss Melva Grigsby were business visitors to Rust on Friday. Mr and Mrs Matt May visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Mathews Tuesday night. Miss Maurice Howell spent Sunday with Miss Mary Willard Ledbetter. Mrs Earl Grigsby visited the Madden household on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Billie Madden attended a gathering at Mrs M J Ledbetter Thursday evening.

Herbert Best Little Son Grady Lewis Claude Ford Melva Grigsy Rust Matt May Marvin Mathews Maurice Howell Mary Willard Ledbetter Earl Grigsby W. B. Madden Billie Madden M. J. Ledbetter

Community Hosts Weekend Gatherings at Local Homes

Barnett Springs Miss Elgis Rogers hosted a Friday night party. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Jess Alexander with Jim Wright and daughters Dorene and Mabel of Vienna, and Mr and Mrs Will Alexander with children of Shreveport. A local youth group visited the Wesley Chapel Community Club Saturday. Mrs W W Bullock hosted Sunday guests Otto Lee and children of Simshoro, Leo Walker and children, and Alex Bullock from Quitman.

Elgis Rogers Jess Alexander Jim Wright Dorene and Mabel Vienna Will Alexander Shreveport Wesley Chapel Community Club W. W. Bullock Awnd Otto Lee Simshoro Leo Walker Alex Bullock Quitman

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Lincoln Parish Dubach Corinth Sibley Blue Ridge Greenville Carrie Shelby Mamie Hammons Lorraine Rabb Jim Holloway Bessie Lararnce J. W. Colvin Sam Neilson Lula Graham W. B. Hughes Horace Knight Peer W. E. Knight Rasslon Mae Irma Harrison W. E. Simmons Athens W. H. DePreese Lloyd Baggarly Une J EB. Baggarly C. Gustafson W Hedgepeth G. Huey Nita. Nell Clara Alle Bell Hedgepeth G. Holloway L. T. Crawford Antioch Carl Smith A. D. Tabor Roy Sumlin C. L. Trussell R. H. Trussell C. L. Nobles Nobles Sport” McLaughlin Downsville Paul Wilks C. L. Skinner Sarah Liner Lamar Cargill T. ©. Alexanders Robbie Alexanders Edith Skinner Clyde Ellington Antioch Community Club Mary Dring Lora Skinner John Russell Versie Russell Walters Crowville J. ©. Russell Hico Wesley Chapel Judge Barnett Katzell Clyde Tom'inson Long View Lela Tomlinson Baton Rouge Will Tomlinson W. L. Nugent Califax M. C. Nugent Robert Monday Thomas Rey, Katzell Bob Sherrard W. V. Delaney Johnnie Henry Hinton R. J. Nelson Zora Belle Johnnie Alsbrook Charles Gullatt, Sr Harris Tomlinson Henry Roy Pleasant Hill Pan-Am Kirkland Ruston, LA Loreco Gas & Oils and Accessories Rock Ashind Crossing Shreveport Highway SERVI DIXIE Jd. W. Williams Mgr Jack Harper Barnett Springs Tire Service Odom’s 505
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