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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

Page

8

Community News Highlights In Greenwood

Community notes from Greenwood dated Mar 10 describe visits for Mrs. Mary Hughes on her 74th birthday with gifts and cake, remarks on local visitors to Mrs. W. J. Bearsi and Mrs. Simmons, and note the death of Glevens Mitchell with funeral at Salem. Other items list church visits, sermons, and various family visits across Hodge, Camarden and Shreveport areas.

Greenwood Tom Nolan Iva Harrison Gladys Nolan Annie Harris W. H. de Freese C. C. Gustafson Mae de Freese Mary Hughes Mary W. E. Delaney W. J. Bearsi Mesdames Edwards David Cook E. E. Cook Russ Hilton James Neilson Cooktown W. E. Simmons Glevens Mitchell J. L. Stevenson Salem John T. Kelley C. H. Jackson Camden Ark Rev. Jackson James Nolan Hodge Mae Irma Harrison Ira Harrison Leslie de Freese Floyd Nolan Leroy de Freese Sterling Simmons Stone Colvin W. B. Singleton Vienna Nannie Alexander Ruston Simonton Lula Holloway W. L. de Freese Dolores Shreveport J. M. de Freese J. E. de Freese

Win One Class Meeting Well Attended Thursday

Twenty six members of the Win One Class of the First Baptist S S gathered Thursday evening for its regnar business meeting. Mrs Latimer hosted with co hosts Mrs Kidd and Mrs Mabry. Devotional led by Mrs Sam May from Hebrews 11. Reports from officers were shared and plans discussed for a March social. Salad course served.

Win First Baptist S. S C. G. Latimer Stella Kidd Charlie Mabry Sam May Eva Grambling Vaughan C. Neilson M. A. Knotts C. E. Parrish R. O. Stinson Oilie Huey Eleanor May Elizabeth Southern Harry Colvin J. A. Jemison C. H. Lawrence D. D. Lomax John Thurman Norman McDonald Leonard Brooks W. W. Davis Dora Clinghan H. &. McKnight

Robert McLure Injured In Mississippi Motorcycle Crash

Information from Huston reports Louisiana Tech student Robert McLure injured Monday near Greenwood Mississippi when his motorcycle collided with an automobile while he tried to pass, aiming to avoid a wagon. He was taken to Kings Daughters Hospital in Greenwood with a broken leg. McLure has lived with his grandmother Mrs Minnie McLure on North Trenton Street since enrolling at Tech last fall. Manco Cepar, a late Eleventh century resident who founded Cusco, is noted as the Gretne.

Huston Robert McLure Louisiana Tech Greenwood Mississippi Oxford Boston McGure Kings Daughters Hospital Minnie McLure Trenton Street Tech

Local Social News from Simsborro March Events

Mrs. John Jones and guests from Ruston enjoyed Sunday visits with Mrs. R. H. Spencer in Simsboro Bimboro. Ruston and Chestnut attendees included Miss Mary Dubberly and Mr. and Mrs. Elland. Shreveport linked Maye Napper’s new job as she left Sunday, with several families hosting visiting relatives and citing health recovery for Zoulena Barnett.

Antioch Social Notes Open with Weekend Visits

Antioch March 10. Skeet Hines of El Dorado and Mrs Hines visited Mr and Mrs Lamar Cargill. J L Russell hosts their father B Smith. Robbie Alexander of Ruston and Eugene McAdams of Alexandria were guests of Helen Cargill. Reba Tabor spent the weekend with her parents A D and tabor. Grandmother Trussell is bedbound with flu and neuralgia. Louise and Lois Trussell hosted Majorie McCrary of Simsboro. Malcolm Hood ill at a sanitarium in Alexandria. hopes for recovery. C L Trussell family and Frank Trussell visited Mrs S L Nobles in Monroe sanitarium. she is much better. Beverly Beattie of Brooklyn visiting her parents J D Colvin. Grace Jones of Spencer was guest of sister Mrs Cannon McLaughlin Jr. this week-end.

Antioch Skeet Hines el Dorado Belcher Lamar Cargill J. L. Russell 8. Smith Robbie Alexander Ruston Eugene McAdams Alexandria Helen Cargill Reba Tabor Junction City Frank Trussell Jack Skinner S. L. Nobles Monroe Beverly Beattie Brooklyn New York J. D. Colvin Grace Jones Spencer Cannon I McLaughlin, Jr

Lectures on Child Psychology Begin Next Week

A new series of lectures on Child Psychology by Dr George O Kreager of Louisiana State University will start next week in Ruston. The course covers body and mind, heredity, environment, learning, development, and social guidance, drawing mothers, teachers, ministers, and civic leaders who seek better child development and guidance. The opening class includes Mrs Lows Langlord among the attendees.

George O. Kreager Louisiana State University Ruston Lows Langlord

Local Hico News Roundup Highlights Meetings and Plays

In Hico on Sunday Rev W D Wilbanks preached as families and friends visited relatives from Homer Stinsboro La Tech and Dubach. The Girls Basketball team beat Spearsville 22 16 with a late comeback. A baby girl Elizabeth Ann arrived Friday March 7 and another Mary Helen due soon. The B P U will present The Girl Who Forgot a three act comedy drama at the High School auditorium Saturday night March 15 with a large cast and invite all to attend.

HICO W. D. Wilbanks W. N. Barmore Mary Jean Joe Allen Maud Hilly R. C. Alexander John Foster Homer A. P. Foster Emma Lou Owen Stinsboro J. C. Owen Lillian O'Neal Sibley Melvin Willie Britt la. Tech J. A. Britt W. C. Couch Ruby Pauline D. C. Doss Martha Coleman Vera Ferguson Emmett Doss Dubach Doss Estelle Annie Maud Murphy Helen Barnett Singleton Spearsville F. W. McGee Elizabeth Ann Jackie Tipplit Mary Helen Steriel Winfree David Othell Murphy Albans Creston Jewel Doss Pearl Dawn Margie Broughton Giles Elton Pearl Arthur Doss Judy Elton Alma Farley Gustavs Suenson Gardner Archie Doss

Day of Prayer Observed by W M U at First Baptist

The W M U of the First Baptist church held an all day meeting with observed prayer and a Home Mission program. Mrs. L M Feazel led the morning followed by Mrs. Latimer in the afternoon. Names of participants include Mrs. Ed Williams Mrs BE D MenCallum Mrs W S Harrell and others. A noon luncheon brought by members completed the event.

The First Baptist Church L. M. Feazel Ed Williams D. MenCallum W. 8. Harrell J. G. Ray D. D. Gomax G. 12. Armstrong Clinghan C. G. Latimer D. M. Pyburn W. J. Bolla WE. Leckle Fred Crosby Rot Reese

New Year in China Seen Through Make Believe Eyewear

A letter from Shanghai dated January 30 1930 denounces Nanking’s control over China as make believe and portrays a fractured nation where loyalty liberty and press freedom have vanished. The writer critiques Chiang Kai-shek Moscow ties and portrays regional warlords fighting amid a chaotic political landscape. He comments on gambling superstition and the god of wealth while urging a return to true governance and prosperity for China.

Nanking China Chang Fa-kwei Kwangsi Yen Hsi-shan Chang Hsuen-Liang Manchuria Tang Seng-chi Honan Wong Yoh-dziang Shensi Szechuen Chiang Kai-shek Russia Chiria Washington America Draizen Silver Hill Dratzen

Bernice String Band Delights Dubach Audience

The Bernice String Band performed Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Buck Stokes in Dubach. Players included Storkey Lindsey on guitar Henry Owen on violin Mrs J J Goss on violin and Max.

Bernice String Band Buck Stokes Dubach Storkey Lindsey Henry Owen J. J. Goss Max

Musicians Shine At Local Club Or Dance Night

Miller on drums and Jones with brassette joined J D Heard at piano for a lively set. The crowd of fifty or more enjoyed Uncle Huck’s favorite Alabama Gals as memories stirred during the performance. Lon Jones and J P Heard shared a playful encore with a humorous dance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Mae de Freese Manco Cepar Cusco Simsboro Bimsboro John Jones Jettie Tinon Florence Stokes R. H. Spencer Mary Dubberly Chestnut Mary Kate Collina Willard Waldron Willie Waldron Castor Sunshine McKinney Gibsland Margaret Burt Maye Napper G. W. Dyes Joyce Dye Gladys Driskell J. J. Napper Zoulena Barnett Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium George Kreager Miss Myrtle Rhodes Max Bradley Sanders Baskin J. M. Pirkle W. A. May D. 8 Calhoun Charles Gayne R. L. Reese J. M. Kirkland Ardis Marbury F. A. Rockwell T. A. Wright H. 4. Beckham Geo. Davis Rev. Hallock C. P.O Shanghai Bernice J.C. Penney Co Monroe, LA Cotton Sox Marbury Drug Co Bayer Prescription Kozak Marbury Drug Company, Inc
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