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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
3
Community notes list visits, bridge parties, and social gatherings in Mineral Springs Downsville and surrounding towns. Residents including Miss Hazel Colvin Miss Lora Webb and Miss Marguerite Frasier host and attend events with friends relatives and neighbors. Arbor Day observances at Downsville School and other social activities reflect lively small town life in Lincoln Parish.
RISER LINE and local families hosted and visited over the weekend and past week. Names include Jack Riser Henry Riser Carrie Bell Riser J. S. Tomlinson Houlon Sims Clyde Richerson Pat Earl Billie Nelson Leslie Ledbetter John Nelson Eva Reese Beth Riser Audry West Johnnie King Jerry Ball Aunt Late Calvin and others with farm tasks and home beautification noted.
A local Downsville tale describes a Mother and child themed program for Sunday school groups. The home of Mig Pred Tandlion was visited by Pronary and Junior classes of Baptist and Methodist churches. The event featured Valentine themed decorations and a playful scene involving Mrs Jia Hinton and an old woman.
Douglas Mes and Henry Leachman announce the death of Mrs. Henry Leachman on February 16 1931 at 53 after months of ill health She joined the Douglas M E Church at 18 and married Henry Leachman 30 years ago They had 12 children of which 10 survive Zulene Dewey Holtzclaw Claud Lanard 5 W Eugene J C Sherman Vernon and Rev Thomas Leachman also five sisters The community and family mourn her loss Funeral services were held at the Douglas church Rev Cady and Bennett officiating Interment was in the Douglas cemetery Floral offerings were abundant May God bless the broken hearted family in the legs of a wife mother and sister A FRIEND
Miss Irene Delany of Huston spent Thursday night with Miss Doris Saint. Community Club elects new officers after a meeting with Miss Sophia Stone organizing a Home Demonstration club.
Citizens of Choudrant gather for organizing a Community Club with officers named and monthly meetings set. A separate Ladies Community Club is formed with officers and regular meeting times announced, while a homemaking class and school program showcase follow with pupils and local staff presenting songs dances and readings.
In Greenville on February 17 1981 God took our friend and neighbor W B Hughes Sr after a brief illness. He moved from Alabama to Louisiana about twenty six years ago and is believed to be 72 or 73. He leaves a companion, a son, four Louisiana grandchildren and two Alabama grandchildren along with other relatives. Funeral services were held at Cook Baptist Church February 18 led by Rev Micheal with Rev Edwards assisting.
Mrs Gene Grey and her young daughter from Ruston visited last Tuesday. Mrs Fulton is improving rapidly after surgery. Mrs Don Spencer and Mrs Beatty went to Chatham for a Woman's Club quilting meeting. Mrs Claude King hosted an old fashioned quilting event with coffee and cake. Several locals traveled to Dubberly and Longstraw. Genevieve Oxford of Ansley stayed with Imogene King Wednesday night. Rev R V Fulton drove to Ruston Friday. Mrs J Spell and Mrs Fred Parker of Ansley visited Saturday afternoon. Others include Mr Bill Clinton of Monroe visiting his mother, FP M Walsworth relatives in Jonesboro, and sick list member Sam Kinman. Mr James Willhite of Monroe visited his parents. Berry Hinton of Brevens, Ark. spent the weekend with his parents. Loree and Vera Winfree of Ruston spent the week-end with Wibtree parents.
Among visitors to Aunt Sally and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hazing on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Max Mallory and baby of Minden, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Belten and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pruitt. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. John McCurrie of the Rio Grande Valley visiting Mrs. McCurrie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Willis, with H. McGuire of Arcadia as a guest Friday afternoon. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grigspy and their guest Tom Madden of Bimnaborg, plus Mrs. John McCurrie and two children to hroveport with Mrs. Welter Brewes and Miss Eine.
Local social notes list visits and weekend stays across Hico and nearby towns. Families from Dubach Bastrop Homer Norphiet Simsboro and Harris gathered for Sunday meals and outings while the Home Economics department showcased a garment exhibit and organized a Junior Home Economics Club with officers elected.
Mr and Mrs A B Brothers hosted Sunday guests including Roland Gill and Mrs A C Gill of Ruston and Mrs Grover Hicks of Bernice along with others from Farmerville Monroe and Palmerville. Several couples and young people enjoyed gatherings with families in Culbertson Monrose and Ruston including dinner guests and a party hosted by G E B Kyle.
Sibley notes report a Thursday afternoon formation of a canning club by Mrs Mary Mims and Miss Sophia Stone with local ladies. The item also mentions a Saturday shower for Alice Calhoun at Mrs Almer Davis with gifts, games, and refreshments.
Pleasant Hill residents report visits from Perry Thompson of Texas to his brother L V Thompson. Guests include Mrs Jim Skinner and Mrs Lessie Melton of Simsboro with Mrs Prentiss Belton. Sewing Circle met at Mrs George Simpson’s with attendees listed. Visitors to Mrs J Z Stokes and Mr Willie Chandler were Mrs R H Spencer and Miss Florence Stokes. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Ray of Ruston included Mrs J W Taylor and son and Miss R F Martin and children. Bessie Riser of Riser Line visited Audra West over the weekend.
A compact, reflective line resembling a Poe style musing on courage and identity. It speaks of resilience in oppression and the comfort found in self awareness, suggesting the brave know their superiority over uncertain futures.
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