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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
6
Greenwood notes show lively parish life with visitors from Mineral Springs and Choudrant. A broad mix of church events, canning demonstrations, and social visits highlight from February 1931 as families welcome newcomers, attend services, and plan youth activities at Longstraw.
Feb 10 notes show Rev. R V Fulton as dinner guest with Mr and Mrs Don Spencer. Numerous visitors include Clara Willhite Helen Wright and Mattie Joe Folks at W S Willhite home. Mrs Looney Head and Mrs Floyd Walsworth shop Monroe and Ansley trips noted.
Mrs Lula E Moss teacher of Home Economics will meet the adult women class at Choudrant High School Wednesday afternoon Feb 11 beginning at 2 15 PM Twenty four women attended last Wednesday and better attendance is expected this time
Longstraw society notes list gatherings and visits by Emma Pesnell, Thesta Whitman, Imogene Hammett, Vera Boyd, Lela Mae Boyd, Idus Whitman, A E Green, J D Whitman, Harvey Woods, Howard Bennett, Joe Morris, Emmie Pace, Nettie Morgan, Oras Morgan, Lillie Thatcher, and others across Frid and Sun. Frequent guest exchanges mark a tightly knit community in Feb.
Antioch church members express deep sorrow at the death of beloved teacher Mrs J D Colvin. The resolute Christian leader is praised for her life of faith, missionary work, and guidance that touched hundreds, with a call to continue her vision and service in the community.
A February meeting in the Downsville high school auditorium drew farmers from the district. Speakers included John Hester Jim Hinton and J H Donald. News notes mention Commie Clark’s recovery and visits by Julia Reid Leaguers to Anti och. Social visits include Mrs Archie Staples Castor and Miss Gertie Mae Maxey Calhoun visiting. Miss Ethel Williams hosted by Lassiter Williams in Monroe.
Miss Georgia Hall of Monroe guests W C Hall and many locals share visits and church events. Recurring names include Brewster, Pylant, Hicks, Gill, Larance, Frasier, Brothers, and Odom with gatherings at homes and church services. A B Brothers and Larance hosted events. B P U members entertained, and a program was given at Bard's.
The Wesley Chapel Community Club met February 7 in regular session. The program committee presented an engaging program, with remarks by Clynyer. The club is expanding into new activities as warm weather boosts local farm work and housewives’ tasks.
Neighborhood notes detail Miss Beth Riser returning from Shreveport to train as a nurse while Miss Sarah Causey and Miss Olive Riser visit and miss several days at school. Numerous Riser family members host, visit, or are guests in Ruston and nearby towns, with Jack Riser improving from a broken leg and possibly removing the heavy cast soon.
Sibley residents gathered Friday night February 6 1931 to celebrate Mrs. R D ONeals seventy fifth birthday with refreshments. Guests included families from Longstraw Vienna Hico Gilbert Choudrant and nearby communities.
Douglas society pages list Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and John Rinehart on a Monroe business trip. Texas guests Mr and Mrs Herbert Baker visit local families. Various residents host and attend bridge parties visits across the community. Epworth League cancellation noted due to Mrs Leachman’s serious condition. Caption John Smith and Pocahontas drama planned for Sunday night at 7.
Week inns include Miss Marie Broughton and others as guests of Miss Morey Strickland. Families and individuals from Sims-Leranday, Lisbon, Lily, and Dubarh visited relatives and hosted gatherings through a Saturday and Sunday period with several local residents hosting out of town guests.
Local visitors include Chas P Frazier in Monroe and several Ferguson Fragier and Frazier families. Clyde and Tinny Lynn Frazier show improvement. Martha Julia Frazier and Jimmie Frazier appear in various visits. A singing gathering is planned at Mr M T Perguson on February 14 inviting all.
Local notes record Alfonso Howell Walter Ledbetter and families visiting Ruston Arcadia Blenville Bienville parish Pleasant Hill and other nearby towns. Multiple visits include Ledbetters Wills McGuire Beard and Williams families with social gatherings Friday through Sunday in February.
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