Local News Briefs On Illnesses And Family Visits
Little Ann Cook shows improvement after a week of illness. Mrs. Morgan DeFreese is improving after a long period away. Johnnie Lindsey hosts sister Agnes Chambliss this week. Richard Carter Nive welcomes Emmett Loyd’s ill child. A new son was registered in Calvin Gardner's home. Mrs. W T Gaines attends Confederate Veterans reunion in Montgomery with her mother Mrs. Cutter. Gloria Maxine named for newborn at A A Woodard home. Ada Gaines returns from Shreveport nursing training to visit family in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ann Cook
David Cook
Morgan DeFreese
Johnnie Lindsey
Agnes Chambliss
Richard Carter Nive
Emmett Loyd
Calvin Gardner
W. T. Gaines
Montgomery
Alabama
Chermit Ganitaritium
Shreveport
John
Charles Gaines
Local Social Visit Notes Highlight Riser and Wyche Guests
Mrs. L Ledbetter hosted Miss Eloise Wyche of Haughton for several days. Miss Beth Riser visited Mr. and Mrs. W J Riser of Winnsboro. Carl Dollar and daughter Mildred plus Mrs. White of Monroe visited E H Causey. Sam Tomlinson and daughters Ella Bess and Judith from Natchitoches spent the weekend with J S Tomlinson. Adam Riser and Mrs A D Henry visited Mrs Jack Riser. Billy and Nelwyn Nelson returned from a visit with relatives in Haughton. Hugh Riser Sr and Lizele Riser spent Sunday with Kim Riser and Jack West visited Hugh Riser Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Ledbetter
Eloise Wyche
Haughton
Beth Riser
W. J. Riser
Winnsboro
Carl Dollar
Mildred
Mrs. White
Monroe
E. H. Causey
Sam Tomlinson
Ella Bess
Judith
Natchitoches
J. S. Tomlinson
Adam Riser
A. D. Henry
Jack Riser
Billy
Nelwyn Nelson
Hugh Riser Sr
Lizele Riser
Kim Riser
Jack West
Mrs
Hugh Riser
Social events note from Hilly households and visitors
A dinner in honor of Mr. W A Larance at his home marked his birthday with relatives and friends including A B Larance G A Larance J L Larance R S Larance W C Larance W F Delony Rome Colvin Lane Colvin Lonie Barnett and Pete Delony. Other gatherings featured Miss Lonie Burmore Alline Saint departure for Shreveport training as nurses and visits by Mio Mrs J HL Delous Rays ten Duke Charles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Larance
Marie
A. B. Larance
G. A. Larance
J. L. Larance
Larance
W. C. Larance
W. F. Delony
Rome Colvin
Lane Colvin
Lonie Barnett
Hico
Pete Delony
Ruston
WF. Delony
W. BE. Saint
Lonie Burmore
Alline Saint
Shreveport
Mio
J HL Delous
Raysten
Jewel Taeleny
Duke Charles
John Lolly
A. Larwuiee
Mira
Local social notices from Robbins area paste
Miss Vera Steves of Branden and Misses Paden and Hester Karu plan a visit with the Mesais Klninan for a sewing lesson. Mrs Margaret Guiliwins visits her daughter, attends college. Mr Ho Bagley and Mr Alan Loself with daughter Patricia Gwendulgis visit relatives. Rayville guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latour
Dangster
Latuyetu
Giure
Paden
Tod Hester
Karu
Mis Steves
Walid
Freie
Ho M
Bagley
Bhrevepore
Alan Loself Ani
Patricia Giwendulgis
Raygille
Flees Captors and Breaks Legs in Los Angeles Burrow Case
NEA reports a dog named Trix, owned by Mrs. Marie Lunn of Los Angeles, was missing for a week after presumably being stolen. Trix escaped a dying assailant, fracturing both forelegs, and a kind local rescuer placed splints and returned the dog to Mrs. Lunn as she awaits removal of the splints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Los Angeles Burrow
Trix
Marie Lunn
Los Angeles
Goctge
Luna
Local residents share visits and memorial services notes
Mr. Joe Kirk joined family in Dallas then returned home. Choudrant and Monroe acquaintances attended memorial services in Downsville and Downsville Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Futrell and children visited Monroe. Miss Nelle Emory arrived to spend vacation with her parents in Marion. Mrs. E. R. Hale planned a Monroe visit. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Burnside returned from a several week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Self
Dallas
Texas
Joe Kirk
Monroe
H. T. Burnside
Longstraw guests and local families attend Sunday events
James Kelley and family host from Shreveport while many locals and visitors attend gatherings. Names include Tra Falling, Sdad Whitman, Mary Sue Cros, Jack Youngblood, Odis Cantrell, and Waller Bennett household members. Misheard lines mention Abb a Whitin and Abba Mbt Whitin with various relatives and towns such as Morgit City and Chogdnall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelley
Mell Rose
Shreveport
F. G. Kelley
Tra Falling
Sdad Whitman
Ale. Grech
Priday
Ray Joheson
Heine An
Wien Gontrom
Morgit City
Sehou
Linnie
Imogeris
Hammnett
Mary Sue Crosby
Saburciiv
Jack Youngblood
Odis Cantrell
Daidsters
PR Youngblood
Surrey
Isdgar Sinderson
Wallhe Bennett
Willan Lea
Walle Plobstead
Chogdnall
Wedine Hay
Abba
Wedinesuay
Moor
Palau
Simsboro Social News Delights Visitors From Texas
Miss Evelyn South guest Saturday on a Texas Texas visit with Shreveport friends. Mrs Jokn Huckaby of Arg, Texas, and Miss Floy Whigpen and Miss Myla Wiley of Denton were among visitors. Miss Myla Wiley attends Denton, visiting Miss Grady Marie Suir. Mrs J. B. Bell hosted guests at Liberty Jeans for a social gathering with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn South
Troma
Shreveport
Huckaby
Arg
Texas
Che
Waldron
Cheadle
Butste
Mishan Krug
Citaee Cudidywell
Heo
Mio
Floy
Alans Kiser
Huinton
Spencer
Munday
Myla Wiley
Denton
Miss Grady
Marie Suir
Miss Migtion
Alist
Mrs. J. BE
Bell At Liberty
Jeans
Weekend Social Roundup at Shreveport and Surroundings
J M and Walter Ledbetter visited Shreveport Sunday. Aunt Sally Harris returned home from Ruston after two weeks visiting daughters. Miss Mary Willis came home for summer as her Winnsboro school closed May 29. Dan Howell and Maurice visited Arcadia relatives Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alton Allen and daughter Virginia plus Mavis Rosbury and Maurice Howell visited New Hope Douplins couples Sunday afternoon. Earl Grigsby hosted Maury Madden and Jean Givens from Simsboro for the weekend. Mrs John Beard and Etna visited Mrs Henry Pike and Cascillo. Monday guests included Mrs L E Neal Fay Neal Mrs Henry Edwards and daughter from Weatherford Texas and Mrs J S Howell of Arcadia. Mrs Walker Brewer and Mtns Beard visited Mrs L B Willis and Sylvia Friday. Blair Civitsby hosted Ernest Vining and daughter Happy Dean and Melva Graveby of Shreveport for the weekend. Etna Beard spent Saturday with Myra Stephens of Pleasant Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Walter Ledbetter
Shreveport
Sally Harris
Bern
Ruston
Sunady
Mary Willis
Winnsboro
Dan Howell
Maurice
Arcadia
Alton Allen
Uour
Virginia
Mavis Rosbury
Maurice Howell
Vernon
Andrews
New Hope-Douplins
Earl Grigsby
Maury Madden
Jean Givens
Simsboro
John Beard
Etna
Henry Pike
Cascillo
L. E. Neal
Fay Neal
Henry Edwards
Weatherford
Texas
Howell
Walker Brewer
Mtns
Green family attend Baptist State Convention meeting
Greenville notes report Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Green and Mr. and Mrs. Watson Green traveled to Alexandria Wednesday for a Baptist State Convention meeting. The Greens visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wade Pipes of Douglas on Sunday. Mrs. J. L. Green stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Colvin and Spencer on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Green
Watson Green
Alexandria
Baptist State Convention
Jim Wade Pipes
Douglas
Earl Colvin
Spencer
Local Social Visits Stir Red River Community
Blue Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sanders visited Mr and Mrs Luther Frazier on Tuesday. Chas P B Pragier and daughter Martha Julia called on Bernice Moriday. Almeida Ferenton spent Wednesday with friends in Bernice. Clifton Pilcher and daughter Elizabeth of Choudrant visited Mrs Lith er Frater for the weekend. Cleveland Adveyres spent the weekend with A B Larance. Rex Halstead of Choudrant visited Wayne Larance. Allen Larance and J D Sanders hosted visits. Charlie Frasier called on Bob Ferguson Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Sanders
Luther Frazier
Chas PB. Pragier
Martha Julia
Bernice
Miss Eunice Milter af Minden Crowned Crest of Terrill
Miss Eunice Milter af Minden is named crest of Miss Carrie Mae Terrill. Miss Betty Mabry returns to Shreveport from home folks. Miss Vera Richardson and Miss Mariparel Stocks visited Miss Neva Melia in Cook Town community Sturdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Milter Af
Downsville Social Roundup Sees Local Guests</br>
In Downsville many visits mark a weekend scene with guests from Winnsboro Monroe Ruston Baton Rouge Arcadia and Sadie Miss Nelle Golden arrives for vacation while others including Mr John M McFarland and Mr and Mrs Tryon McFarland host relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McFarland
Wickshire
Tryon McFarland
Cleve Gibbs
Winnsburo
D. F. Johnson
Nelle Golden
Sadie
Downsville
Pred McFarland
L. 8 U
Wdna Morris
Ruston
Cull
Lord Mercer
Mon- Ine
Ishrepoport
Verna Johnson
Luston
Elizabeth Hinton
Monroe
Greenwood Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Greenwood gossip lists Mr San Nolan arriving from Tesus to spend vacation with his family. Mr and Mrs H Knight visited Mr JM DeFreese. C A DeFreese and L T Crawford attended memorial services at Downsville. Missy Sessum of Ruston visited Hiatri DeFreese. Mrs Hugene Nolan ill. Mr and Mrs C C Gustafson visited relatives in Ruston. N Mae and Irma Harrison spent weekend with parents. Rev and Mrs J L Stevenson visited Mr J M Ovlrreese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Nolan
Tesus
Wid
H. Knight
JM. DeFreese
C. A. DeFreese
L. T. Crawford
Downsville
Missy Fitua Sessum
Ruston
Hiatri DeFreese
Hugene Nolan
C. C. Gustafson
Y Lotives
Rust
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings in Antioch Area
Emma Dring and Wilma Land of Simsboro visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Dring on Wednesday. A. D. Tabor hosted guests Roy Sumlin and Mrs. I. P. Pirkle along with Reba Tabor for a school vacation after teaching in Junction City. J. E. Hood visited J. B. Skinner. Skeet Hines and Eudora visited W. J. Hines. Versie Russell at home for vacation from Crowville. James Franklin of Mineral Spring and Walter Riser of Castor joined V. Russell’s parents. C. J. Dring’s weekend guests included their daughter and James Franklin. Lamar Cargill hosted Cargill relatives. Carl Smith of Shreveport visited P. S. Smith. H. G. Saint and son Billy visited Ringgold. Mildred and Doris Saint of Hilly visited C. L. Trussell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dring
Wilma Land
Simsboro
J. Dring
A. D. Tabor
Roy Sumlin
Tabor
I. P. Pirkle
Shreveport
Reba Tabor
Schoo
Junction City
J. E. Hood
J. 8. Skinner
Skeet Hines
E Dorado
W J. Hines
Versie Russell
Crowville
J. L. Russell
C. J. Dring
James Franklin
Mineral Spring
Walter Riser
Castor
Aulton Henry
James ,Aulton
Jere Lane
Lamar Cargill
Carl Smith
Shrevefort
Smith
H. G. Saint
Billy
Ringgold
Mildred
Doris Saint
Hilly
Who Said It First
A look at how famous lines were borrowed not born. Lincoln’s phrase on government echoes Wycliffe Robespierre and others. The Golden Rule appears earlier with Confucius and rivals. Bryan’s crown of thorns line may trace to McCall who credited copying others. Virginia Pep, St Louis’ first woman poll professional, won a district title at 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
John Wycliffe
Robespierre
Thomas Cooper
Bryan
Samuel W. McCall
McCall
Virginia Pep
St. Louis
Social Roundup in Clay and Nearby Areas
Local residents and visitors shared a busy weekend across Clay and neighboring towns. Names include Dr J J Bennett, Dan Caldwell, Lola Gilliland, Imogene King, Margaret McMillan, J W Madden, C T King, George Grimes, Hobb of Shreveport, and many others visiting relatives, attending services, or enjoying outings at Camp Grant Walker and the Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium. Wandering drivers reported trips to Baton Rouge and Quitman with family and friends, while students prepared for summer school at Louisiana Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bennett
Clay
Dan Caldwell
Magnolia, Ark
F. M. Walnworth
Adrian
H. P. Clinton
Mike Kavanaugh
Baton Rouge
Bill Delany
Hilly
Henry Hinton
H. Spencer
Lola Gilliland
Ouachita Parish
J. W. Madden
Giheland
Rey
FP. A. Clampitt
Imogene King
Dubach
B. F. McMurry
Alice Shows
Estelle Womack
Camp Grant Walker
C. T. King
George Grimes
Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium
J. 8. McBride
Sam Clinton
Jonesboro
H. Wilder
Mary Louise
Margueritte
Rev. Caddy
Leesville
R. V. Fulton
Prisoner Who Escaped Now Back On Road
Monroe resident Jimmy Techeli who escaped from the Lincoln parish road gang in January has been captured in Monroe and jailed locally. Sheriff A J Thigpen said Techeli, convicted November 7 for possessing intoxicating liquor, had served a 60 day sentence and was placed on the roads where he fled. He was arrested by Monroe authorities Saturday and brought to the parish jail to finish his term on the road crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Techeli
Monroe
Lincoln Parish
A. J. Thigpen
Techeli
Thigpen
Sheriff Takes Negro Convict To Angola Prison
Sheriff A. J. Thigpen departed for Angola Louisiana with convict J P Wheeler to place him in penitentiary authority. Wheeler was convicted of larceny connected to theft of automobile accessories and sentenced to a one year term in general court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thigpen
Angola
Louisiana
J.P. Wheeler
Wheeler
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