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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

Page

9

Ruston Socials Chronicle Busy Week of Visitors

Architect J W Smith Monroe business visitor Walter Langley Louann Arkansas visited friends here Monday Tuesday. Many Ruston residents hosted and visited over several days including Miss Lenore Baker Calhoun and Miss Birdie Baker, plus O E S meeting attendees from Homer. Funeral and funeral-related notes for Mrs Margaret Thompson, Raymond Duncan family and others marked the week.

J. W. Smith Monroe Walter Langley Louann Arkansas Nettie Burnham Franke Gussman Haynesville E. J. Bullock Homer J. D. Holland Virginia Shreveport Lenore Baker Calhoun Birdie Baker H. D. Wilson O. E A. G. Thorp Mansfield J. G. Smith Dodson Ruston Amy Bond Belcher M. E. Kidd Choudrant Clyde Ellington Cedar Grove Rose Laurence G. R. Wellings Missouri BR. C. Showers P. E. Owen Missy May Kilgore Athens Lena S. Coleman Benton Clyde Farmer Mrs. Franks Mary Franks Winnfield Bob Seegars J. H.tinsley Homer Guardian-Journal Bob Williams Mary Alma Arcadia J. T. Lann Henry Smith Summerfield Emma Lee Bagwell N. M. Me Kenna Jess Harris Ad. K. Norman Oil City Harris Mark A. Price Gibsland Margaret Thompson Thompson Miss Taylor Mexico Raymond Duncan Ben Duncan Texarkana A. B. Hopson Floyd Taylor Helen Mitchell Ray Lee R. L. Rinehart E. N. Faulk Ray Rinehart W. L. Norris T. E. Plourno Richard J. ©. Owen Lincoln Parish Hiew L. Dirby Court House J. G. Thornhill EB. W. Leigh George W. Lester A. W. Rachal T. L. Rachal Natchitoches Roberta Young Haytesville Beulah Young Jack Rinehart J. B. Milan J. G Smith Dudsui G. W. Smith Bobby Civorge Alexandria Fred Lowery Edmund and Clarence Crew Lake Amos McCrews Brooks Lindsey Mangum Onjehous Lindsey W. F. Lindsey R. H. Wynn First Methodist Church Tri-State Sanitarium Pauline Wynn University of Mississippi W. R. Harvell Minden Dr. Wynn Signel-Tribune J, Rush Wimberly R. L. Williams Duncan Stewart Enroute Pineville Clydie Tomlinson Nell Tomlinson Frances Prestridge Louisiana Tech Olla Messrs. Fort, Harrington and Bond Frances Anderson Wynn J. C. Bennett Chordrant Gertie Mae Harris Sterlington Beatrice Milstead Kelly el Dorado Henry Mann W. B. Hale Margaret Claude James A. Summersill Ile Rock Frank Carroll Child Bernice Mack” Patterson New Orleans Vicksburg Natonal Park Walker Riser Riser Jessica Oklahoma Fran E. D. Edpscome Rayville Sarah Clark Greenville Mississippi Beatrice Howell Delhi Mittle Lee White Columbia Lula White Mary Louise Ellis West Monroe E. S. Kidd Elbert Miller E. S. Gasking Blenville W. A. Ball Maury Hightower Oak Grove Law M. F. Holloman BE. Gerry Norton Singletary Trout Lewisiona ‘Tech Lucy Moore Beeratary Ixiane Baptist Convention Nev W. D. Wilbanks Zoe Heard Miss Blanche Plain Dealing High School C. G. David David Bond T. L. James & Company Leite Nash Express J. B. Holstead Elizabeth Moss Ebc Dorado Ark H. J. B. Moss Henry Moss F. E. Morgan Hiness Morgan M. L. Davis Fort Worth Texas J. G. Davis Farmerville E. M. Wollank Louisiana Old Ruston College R. E. Wollank Germany Monroe City Wollank R.E. Wollank Delhi State Bank J. E. Herring Ethel Bramble Long Beach California B. W. Haltom Blanton Theus W. L. Menefee C. O. Holland Lincoln Court House Ouster New Astor Theatre Mesdames & A. Conger Armour White Mary Galloway W. Galloway Allen Barksdale Dorothy Davis Margaret Davis Mabel Reed T. J. Pearce H. J. Heflin Irene Heflin Baton Rouge W. H. Alexander C. T. Hayes Mabel Georgetown C. C. Neilson W. E. Keys Whiteside Coburn Pratt R. T. Sessums Wright-Vaughan Clinic Robert Horton Uttle Bobby Jean Nat) Mallory Oscar McAllister

Band O'Give Girls Sing In West Monroe

The Band O Give Girls from Louishina Tech wowed a West Monroe audience at the city high school auditorium last night. Director Mr Haskins led the group in well executed concert numbers drawing enthusiastic cheers from music lovers in East and West Monroe.

O'Give West Monroe Bend O Glee Girls Louishina Tech East Haskins Fettle Ruston Sre

Entertainers Continue Tour After West Monroe Visit

The entertainers returned last night and plan a four day tour through the area with concerts in larger towns. After their show last evening the Band-O-Glee Girls were royally entertained by the Parent-Teacher Association of West Monroe, gaining their affection and support.

Band-O-Glee Parent-Teacher Association of West Monroe

Business and Professional Women Host Evening Meeting

Last night at president Mrs. John Jones home the Business and Professional Women's Club held a get together. Hostesses Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Timon organized Irish games and jokes as members and guests enjoyed tea sandwiches and individual cakes. Attendees included Miss Atlanta Meadows Miss Fula Kidd Miss Robbie Alexander Miss Florence Stokes Miss Lillie Enis Miss Bennie Kendall Mrs. W S. Sanders Mrs. Woodward Mrs. Fred Adams Mrs. Margaret Smith Dr. Simpson and the hostesses.

John Jones Jettie Timon Land of the Shamrock Shannon Atlanta Meadows Fula Kidd Robbie Alexander Florence Stokes Lillie Enis Bennie Kendall WS. Sanders Woodward Fred Adams Margaret Smith Simpson Jones Timnon

Bright Spring Sunshine Lifts Voices From Ailing Neighbors

In a sunlit scene, a speaker revels in bright weather as hyacinths bloom and verbena sprouts grow. She praises getting outside to forget nearby pains while others trade tales of illnesses, comparing misery to the simple joy of meals and the beauty of the day.

Dave

Bank of Simsboro Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Simsboro will be held at their banking house in Simsboro at eleven oclock a m on Tuesday April 18 1940. C W Tatum Vice President Cashier. The Leader. The article also notes a marriage announcement for Citadys Lee Nelson to J Melvin McDonald on February 23, 1930, with well wishes from Dr and Mrs J B Nelson of Wichita Falls, Texas, Ruston residence and shrubbery advertisement by Mrs BP Knowles.

Ine Temple Evangel’s Mesdames Helm and Grey Mr. Wilbanks Joyce Maud' Nelson Spencer Nelson Jas Gos- UN W. D. Risinger Otho Land Nelson Helns Bank of Simsboro Gimsboro Leader Witchita Falls Texas Citadys Lee Mrs. Nelson Turmer Reste’ ‘Dents of Ruston

Purchaser Buys British Revolutionary Documents

New York reports that about twenty thousand papers and letters, the headquarters documents of the British army in America during the War of Independence, have been bought by Dr Royenback, a noted collector. The price paid to the British owners was not announced.

New York America Royenback

Squill Kill For Rats And Mice Ad

An advertisement promotes Squill Kill for homes as non poisoning and effective against rats and mice. Item priced at 60 cents, available at Marbury Drug Co and Squill Kill Drug Co in Barnesville Ohio. Also reports on a weeklong W M U training program at Temple Church with 31 attendees per day and teacher Mrs. Wilbanks.

Marbury Drug Co Squill Kill Drug Co Barnesville Ohio Temple Church Temple Baptist Church Easth.net Circle W. JD. Wilbanks

Mrs Leon Davis Loses Sister in Arizona

Mrs J G Davis receives news from her son Leon Davis of the death of his wife s sister Mrs Clyde McDonald in Arizona from blood poisoning. She and her husband had moved from Pawhuska Oklahoma to live there. Burial is planned in Pawhuska likely tomorrow.

Leon Davis Arizona J. G. Davis Clyde McDonald Pawhuska Oklahoma

Sturdevant Lazarus Wedding In Shreveport

Miss Johnnie Sturdevant and A C Lazarus were married at eleven o’clock last night at Rev H Smith’s home in Shreveport. They will honeymoon in Texarkana and Hot Springs before returning to work in Shreveport where Lazarus is with Thompson and Ritchin Wholesale.

Lazarus Thompson & Ritchin Wholesale Company

National Observance of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

National Observance begins today the tenth and runs through the sixteenth with daily programs in every city hosting a Business and Professional Women's Club. The Ruston club plans to observe with social affairs honoring the season and promoting women in all professions.

Ife Ruston Business and Professional Women’s Cluir

Reader Wishes Ruston Homes Flaunt Flower Gardens

A Ruston resident encourages neighbors to plant a mower garden with blooming flowers and shrubs. She argues busy lives detach people from nature and beauty, urging every yard in Ruston to include plants this year for calm and character.

Ruston

Mrs McCallum Surprises Mother on 74th Birthday

Mrs BE D McCallum planned a birthday surprise for her mother Mrs JD D McCallum at a country home on Barinerville road. Assisted by Mrs Grady McCallum, the celebration included a feast of edibles and family gathered on the Sunday following her March 6 birthday with sons daughters and relatives from Ruston and Vienna joining.

D. McCallum Jd. D. McCallum Barinerville Road Grady McCallum

Seek 1930 Brightest Boy Contest Chooses National Candidate

West Orange New Jersey will host a second contest to pick the nation s brightest boy. Governors from forty eight states have been asked to select their candidates by July the first.

West Orange N. J

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Roy Kendall Ruston-Lincoln Frances Meek Bradley Winnie Crabtree Jack Meek John Gten Edwards D. Pearce Jonesboro Jackson Parish District Court Lewis Langford N. J. Kendrick M. L. Langford Rosa Langford Irma Gay | Langford Simsboro Alverne Shaw Chimere T. W. Hemmingway Hope Nell Williams Ethel Newton Beatrice Henrietta Harris Lufkin Charles Tatum Hot Springs Dubach T. A. Green Jeff Liner John R. Crawford J. N. Crawford Mr. Crawford Evangels The Plerlan Club A. J. ‘Thigpen J. G. Ray Ray W. C. Cupp Paull Davis W. M. Davis Stockholders Meeting Bank of C. W. Tatum J. Melvin McDonald BP. P. Knowles Business Professional Women's Clubs Mes. McCallum Pon
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