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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1931

Page

8

Ruston Society Notes Busy with Visitors and Illness

Wednesday's Daily reports numerous Ruston residents hosting relatives and friends from Eros Homer West Monroe Shreveport and other towns. It notes several illnesses accidents and a death of Mrs Mary Grambling with funeral arrangements and acknowledgments from local and visiting relatives.

Messrs J. T Brewster Buckner Shreveport Golson Miss Golson Eros Milburn Reagan Haynesville Frilenda C. A. Brook and Homer J. M. Brook Jewel Jones Kate Edwards Edwards Athens John Foster Trene Nettles Hico Spencer King Eva Grambling P. H. Fennell Harry Harrison San Antonio Texas Doyle Hines Harold Coates Louis Dogler Baby Monroe W. G. Hines J. L. Hutcherson W. C. Stanley Stanley James McMahon III M. L. Tabor McMahon Crawford Young Thelma Hood West Monroe Paderewski Municipal Auditorium T. J. Pearce Laverne Pauline Norris Heflin Pearce Miss Norris Alverne Pearce Ruston Louella Warren Harvey Nelson Wallie Nelson Elizabeth Hays Walter Riser Mattie Green Nelson J. H. Driggers Baughman Ellen Baughman Celia Taylor Helena Taylor David Baughman Farmerville George Lomax Orelle Tugwell Tech Tugwell O. K. Davis John Jones Gibsland Southwestern Fire Association John W. Sherwood Merrill Wisconsin Robert Wynn P. P. Knowles Highland Sanitarium Sherwood J. F. Johnston Rustin John Yearwood el Paso Johnston Dr. Johnston

Mrs Hamp Michael Honored By Homer Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Hamp Michael and her daughter Miss Murrell Michael were guest of honor at a Homer Legion auxiliary meeting. Mrs Michael spoke about her trip as a gold star mother to France. Herbert Ford presented a cyclamen and gave a short presentation. The visitors stayed with Miss Mary T Bonner during their Homer visit.

Grace Anders Tech Dodada Lloyd J. Cobb New Orleans R. J. Cobb Alan Sholara Monroe B. L. Kidd George Nicol Nicol Louise Wherritt Ray Shreveport J. GC. de Yampert Smackover Alice Fenton Mer Rouge Mary Grambling Pauline Frances DeLoney Dennis Carol Minden Woming John Jones Dr. Hoobler Detroit Michigan Cecil Blanchard Henderson Earl White St. Louis W. M. White Hardy Willis Trout William Lawrence Thomas Nelson Jimmie Lee Mansfield Mary Nannette Dutsch W. W. Holmes Alexandria W. W. Drake H. N. Johnson R. M. Brown 8. L. White W. F. Pearce C. Gayne White Pearce Jackson Mississippi Morris Crumpton P. G. Pie Leesville J. D. Carroll Carroll Baptist Bible Institute Emmett Strother Margaret Ann Frederick Maude Brown San Antonio Texas James Grambling Hammon Louisiana Greenwood Cemetery Hamp Michael Murrell Michael Legion Auxiliary Pate-Thomas Post Homer

Hillcrest P T A Holds Pleasant Meeting

Hillcrest P T A gathered about forty mothers for a midweek meeting in Miss Myrtie Vinning's room. Students from Mrs Thatcher's class performed an original piece, discussion covered child discipline, swings were repaired, and finances showed $65.96 in the treasury with $15.45 from recent events after expenses.

Hillcrest P.T. A P. ‘T. A. Treasury Rainwater Land George Davis

Community tea and mothers’ day at P T A meeting

The P T A held a gathering with hot tea and cheese sandwiches. Miss Liggie Vining’s room won best attendance for mothers. one grandmother, Mrs. R. J. Crosby, attended. A separate shower for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ellis was given in Monroe with many gifts and Valentine decorations honoring the Ruston newlyweds.

Ity Liggie Vining R. J. Crosby Marvin Ellis Monroe J. J. Hines Marvin Elis Ruston Ellis West Mississippi Avenue Marie Williams Freda Bruick Conelius Magnoni D. F. Lipman E. H. Pierce

Child Study Club Plans Discussed at Langford Home

At the January 30 meeting of the Child Study Club in Mrs. Louis Langford’s home plans were set for the final two or three meetings forming this year’s series. Dr. Freden will give one more senore lecture, with club members regretting the light turnout for psychology talks. Guest Mrs. Robert Wynn discussed rug making and displayed colorful rugs woven, hooked, and braided, using wool silk and yarn.

Child Study Club Louis Langford Freden

Temple Baptist Youths Host Social for Girls

The Young Men’s Class of Temple Baptist Sunday School entertained the girls’ class last Friday night at the church. About forty to fifty lively youths joined in humorous games, with a program of songs by A. E. Wilder. The evening concluded with a chicken supper and prayers by Reverend Carroll.

Temple Girls Temple Baptist Sunday School A. E. Wilder Carroll D. M. Cruse P. L. Digby Loraine Ponder Euzellan First Baptist Church Ponder Dorothy Harris Haughton Davidson Etta Lee Alexander Roderick Fogal

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad at Odds With Liver Bile Theory

An old advertisement argues the liver must produce two pounds of bile to aid digestion and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as the gentle remedy. It warns against laxatives and mineral water while urging readers to seek the red-labeled Carter's pills for relief and to avoid substitutes.

Bowsis Carters Carter

Notable tenor Hayes charms world with voice and tours

A biography traces Hayes rise from a Georgia farm to global fame. He trained his voice to delicate control and shading, winning praise in London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and beyond. He also sang Italian, German Lieder, English songs, and Negro Spirituals during tours, while a Trinity Bible Class meeting in Shreveport featured Valentine decor and a social program.

Georgia Gise Hayes London Paris Berlin Vienna Italy Holland Russia England Spain America Old World Land South East Shreveport Trinity Bible Class J. &. Crawford South Vieina Street C. E. Tooke W. C. Cupp Add Thompson Ruth Robison Catherine Thurman Pauline Lilles Vivian

Long Distance Facilities Are Now Improved in Louisiana

New long distance circuits, nearly a hundred, were added in 1930 by the Southern Bell Telephone Company. The expansion boosts daily conversations in Louisiana by about four thousand. New Orleans becomes a major hub with over 480 circuits linking to key cities. Baton Rouge is a primary partner with thirteen circuits. Shreveport gains direct toll access as the region expands its long distance network.

Louisiana Southern Bell Telephone Company New Orleans New Oleans Dallas Chicago Houston New York Atlanta St. Louis Mobile Memphis Shreveport Thitesih

Louisiana Long Distance Growth Ties Cities To New Circuits

Baton Rouge gains twelve new long distance circuits boosting over 50 connections to state and regional points. Monroe expands with 15 additional circuits fueling growth from gas fields and stronger ties to Shreveport and New Orleans. Alexandria Lafayette and other centers gain improved links as Hood control work and port facilities advance.

Baton Rouge Monroe Louisiana Shreveport Alexandria Lafayette New Orleans Alexandrianata Luatfey Telephone Hood

Trojan War Echoes and a Hidden Trove Tale

In a fragmentary retelling, the legend recalls Helen of Troy amid Greek and wealth clash. A distant era’s treasure hunt surfaces as rival powers contend for honor and spoils.

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