Downsville Social Notes and Local Visits June Event
June 16 Downsville seniors host a theatre party for local youths at the New Astor in Ruston with chaperone Mrs D F Johnson. Attendees include Ruth Ciolden Verna Dolinson Nelly Golden Gladys Golden Erina Dolinson and they travel with Walter Shepherd from Arcadia after a day of visits by residents to Ruston Monroe Shreveport and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Eva Templeton
Chaudrant
Shreveport
L. T. Kirkland
Gladys Kirkland
Ruston
Ed Richmond
Monroe
R. M. Richmond
Walter Baines
Barbara Jane
J. W
Downaville
John Hester
Alfred Crews
Jessie Crews
Joe Crews
F. E. Gindah
Stenhenny
New Orleans
Master Bobby
Luther Pace
Wilmont
Ark
5. M. Pace
Shelby Crews
Clarence Viteing
Rubyn Pilcher
V. O. Williams
James
Baton Rouge
V. OO. Jr
Mississippi
Downsville
Johnson
Tuston
New Astor
Wodson Drug Store
Misses Ruth
Nelly
Gladys Ciolden
Verna
Erina Dolinson
Walter Shepherd
Arcadia
Local Social Notes from Simsboro and Surrounding Areas
Simsboro June social column lists visits and guests from Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston, Childress, and other towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ford, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Strain, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Strain, Miss Doris Givens, Mrs. Lessie Melton, Mrs. J. H. Murphy, Mrs. Betty Alexander, and several Burt, Smith, and Lann families. Activities span weekend visits, trips to cities, and family hosting across Louisiana and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Murphy
Ruston
New York
Washington
D. C
Chicago
St. Louis
O. H. Smith
Childress
Texas
Zoule Aad Barnett
Slaveveport
Sher
Tri State
Tri State Sazitariums, Mr. and Mrs.t. L. Lann
Gibsland
Betty Alexander
Shreveport
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Family News
Corinth Corinth June 16 local society page reports visitors and guests across families. B L Loyd visits Dubach while many relatives gather at Hall Summit and Homer. A newborn Martha Anne blessed the Edwards home on Sunday June 15 as Don celebrates his sister. J P Brazzel illness noted with concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
B. L. Loyd
Dubach
Curtis Farley
Ools Lloyd
Va Minter
Hall Summit
J. D. Harrison
Momer
Edwin Fincher
Sarah Rives
Elwin Burgess
Aubrey Strother
Grady Bennett
J. T. Farley
J. L. Hood Mored
Ashland
D. D. Cantrell
Homer
Cantrell
Tom Rives
Greenwood
W. T. Loyd
Ernest Davis
Orbin Loyd
Dubberly
Croley Loyd
Sibley
Jesse Loyd
Bud” Loyd
J. M. Strother
B. F. Bennett
Carl Bennett
Honor Bennett
Pearl Peppers
W. M. ‘Bennett
Virdelle Harrison
Randolph Harrison
Perry
Sam Duke
Ruston
J. P. Brazzel
David Cook, Jr
J. R. Edwards
Martha Anne
Don
Moore Aachory Wedding Morning Event in This City
A quiet Sunday ceremony united Miss Aline Shields and Mr Clyde Johnston at the Shields home with Dr W J Ball officiating. Family stood with pink gladioli and white feverfew decor, Miss Frances Hedgpeth played softly, and Mr Clyde Johnston, of Bastrop, will soon settle in a new Bastrop home after courtesy calls. The event honored by relatives included plans for a June residence, with guests and post ceremony greetings marking a traditional rural wedding atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widh
T. W. Shields
Aline
Clyde C. Johnston
W. J. Ball
First Baptist Church
Frances Hedgrpeth
Liarbaet
Ferp
Plano
Mendelsohns Wechling
Tledgepanh
Tae
Shivlda
Tata
Ray
Phacciiy
Ruth Burrell
Walla
Uae
Faveridar
Kittle
Dante
Soi
Soule Business College
New ‘Orleans
Gilivens State Bank of
Bastrop
Johnston Jett
Thuuisiane
Dell Moore
Austin
Min Rachid
Ty Moore
ME Thorigs 2
Zachery
Baton Fue
Patel
Cape
Ochuk
Li. Rowe
Bidet
Roberts' Pasture Girls Picnic Reportedly Enjoy Afternoon
Mrs. John W. Thurman supervised a group of yaring Yosebud girls at Roberts' Pasture Monday afternoon. Dressed in outdoor costumes they played and explored the rolling hills, then gathered for a picnic with delicacies spread on the parade. Attending were Mrs. Thurmon and daughter, several Misses, and Curt Hykison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Thurman
Roberts
Thurmon
Mary Edith ‘Thurmon
Genevieve Cole
Jacqueline
Mars Misa Mildred Luiux
Vir- Bila Leutax
Dietleal Posey
Curt Hykison
Lovely Qecasitian Fox Win One Chis at River Buaptiet Church
Thursday evening the Win One Peanchy School class gathered at River Buaptiet Church to plan and decide on a social. The group approved using their church grounds as suitable for the event with Mrs. Pyburn and other Sunday School teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Buaptiet
Winthiosty
TD B. Ls
Pyburn
Buffet Supper At Bridal Party in Haynesville
Aline Shields bridal party hosts a buffet supper on Wednesday night with Rev Bolin giving thanks. Guests included Miss Aline Shields Frances Hedgepeth Ruth Harrell Ann Reese Sol Snyder C Johnston T Talley R L Reese and others. Menu featured fried chicken latticed potatoes cheese salad olives pickles iced tea brick ice cream cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Shields
Aline
Aline Shields
Frances Hedgepeth
Ruth Harrell
Ann Reese
Messers
Sol Snyder
C. Johnston
Bastrop
T. K. Talley
Haynesville
R. L. Reese
Thomas
Deputies Serve Papers On Cross Early This A M
Sheriff A J Thigpen sent deputies Clyde Frasier and Guy Braswell to A J Cross on Willis Goodgson farm four miles northeast of town to arrest him for threatening to shoot with intent to kill A disturbance between Cross and Goodgson preceded the alleged threat, according to the Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thigpen
Clyde Frasier
Guy Braswell
A. J. Cross
Willis Goodgson
Cross
Goodgson
Ruston hospital staff member leaves for South Carolina
Miss Lou Bernard, a popular Ruston-Lincoln sanatorium staffer for two years, departed Ruston this morning for South Carolina where she will visit. She plans to join her sister and later return to her Virginia home, leaving behind fond regard from the hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Bernard
Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium
Ruston
South Caroline
Virginia
Miss Bernard
Marriage Licenses Colored Charles Giles to Rosa Livingston
A marriage license is listed for Charles Giles of Grambling and Rosa Livingston of Grambling. The record confirms a union between two Grambling residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Giles
Grambling
Rosa Livingston
Marriage announces Ruston pairings for nuptials
Colored Edgar Manuel of Ruston to Lou Virta Johnson of Arcadia, Joe Gaar of Ruston to Jessie Hinton of Ruston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Manuel
Ruston
Lou Virta Johnson
Arcadia
Joe Gaar
Jessie Hinton
Ruston Boy to Enter Aviation School in Texas
J. T. Richardson Jr., son of Mr and Mrs T Richardson of Ruston, will visit from Wink Texas before heading to San Antonio to enter an aviation school. He has worked for an oil company two years and is a Ruston high and Louisiana Tech graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Richardson, Jr
T. Richardson
Wink
Texas
San Antonio
Richardson
Ruston W
Louisiana
Justice Held After Slaying Wife in Church Raid
In Eupora Mississippi Justice of the Peace Lee Ferguson faces manslaughter charges after a gunfight begun during a Sunday singing bee when he attempted to search a car for liquor. His wife, 45, was killed as she stepped from the crowd. Tom Elkins was wounded in the lung and remained in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eupora
Justice of the Peace
Lee Ferguson
Tom Elkins
Pie Wagon Stolen in Nashville Mystery
Nashville police report a lunch wagon nicknamed Pie Wagon was stolen today. The vehicle’s wheels were removed and owner TP Moore cannot determine how the theft occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Kruschen Salts Earns Woman’s Praise Health Boost
A New Bern reader praises Kruschen Salts for weight loss and vitality after taking the product daily. The letter notes improved strength and appearance, with a testimonial from Mrs. H. A. Solomon dated January 1930. A bottle lasting four weeks costs 85 cents at Milam Drug Co. and other druggists. Take half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast, and walk lightly daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Solomon
New Bern
N. C
Milam Drug Co
Air Passenger Rates To Get 2 Cent Boost
Larry Fritz of Southwest Air Fast Express said major airlines will raise passenger fares to seven cents per mile within two weeks, up from about five cents per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulg-A
Okla
Larry Fritz
Southwest Air Fast Express
Union Indemnity Co. Pays $50,000 In Louisiana Bank Loss
The Union Indemnity Company quickly settled a claim in Louisiana, paying $50,000 after proof of a $112,000 shortage at Bank of Commerce and Trust Co. of Mansfield. The loss followed a discovery linked to former bank vice-president G. F. Provost, with certification and payment completed in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Indemnity Co
Louisiana
New Orleans
Union, Indemnity Company
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company
Mansfield
G. F. Provost
Insurance
Bank executive in hospital after alleged default misused funds
The text alleges that a former bank vice president, G FP Provost, is recovering in a legal hospital after an operation. It claims most of the money he defaulted from the Bank of Commerce and Trust Company was spent in stock market speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnson
Drunken Driver Receives Four Months And Fine
New Orleans judge sentenced Peter Anning, 18, of 2130 North Rampart Street, to four months in jail and a $100 fine for drunken driving after his vehicle struck another car at Rampart and Kerlerec. If the fine is unpaid, he must serve an additional 60 days. Anning was arrested May 25 following the accident causing damage and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
O'Donnell
Criminal District Court
Peter Anning
North Rampart’ Street
Fie Annino
Hutge
Annino
Themachine
Rampart
Kerlerec
Shot Fighting Bandits Who Interrupted Meal
OKLAHOMA CITY June 9 W J Conn a 34 year old field fireman is in hospital critically wounded after he tried to eject three bandits from a cafe who interrupted his breakfast The bandits leveled weapons at the cashier Conn grappled with the nearest who shot him through the stomach and arm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklo
W. J. Conn
Conn
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Oporant
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Frasier
Bob, McLendon
D.C. Armstrong
Childrens of
EB. J. Bennett
L. D. Allen
P. A. Tomlinson
Hardy Sisemore
Minden
Gunnyn Richmond
Belvyn Bennett
Calhoun
Ennys Derrelle Sanderson
W. A. Sanderson
Vernon Richmond
Wadsworth
Hilda
Beatrice Morgan
Cratus Armstrong
Pleasant Hill
Irene Madden
Simsboro
Cullen Hinton
B. Gardner
Dan Watta
Barnett
J. B. Gardner
W. J. Belton
Kelley
J. ©. Pesnell
John Edward Stephens
Hodge
John Spencer
J. C. Berry
E. G. Carroll
Mr. Carroll
Waco
Little Rock
Arkansas
Mrs
David Cook
S Johnston-Shields
Bigier
Uuu
Mes
Moore
Meopte Mae
Ad Mit
Younig
Cyeni
Jane Henner
T. L
Janice Ing
Mary Jane Henderson
Frankie Kirkaid
Margaret Cupp
Rebeckah Lomax
Dell Barksdale
Llewelyn Breed
Mary James
A. BE. Wilder
Kim Cole
Buster Latimer
Uarry Hammett
John Thurman, Jr
James Brooks
Howard McMahon
Jblenic
Roberts’ Pasture
Fox
Bolin
8. C
Aviation
Kavanaugh Furniture Co
United Furniture Stores, Inc
Mississippi Avenue
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