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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
5
The Antioch community reports a Jelly making study led by Mrs. Lamar Cargill and Miss Sophia Stone with Miss Berna dine McKnight. There was a successful English pea canning effort and a British school closed with a picnic and graduation exercises.
Pleasant Hill residents hosted visits with Wirthes Stokes Whitton and Stephens families over the weekend. A large group attended the Birnsbare High School exercise on Wednesday and Thursday night, with extended family and neighbors listed among attendees.
In a scattered report from a local event, several individuals including Stig Medvu Hel and J A Tinie attended a gathering at Blogpoe. The piece references graduates Nie Pheten Baker Ferri and others, noting unclear roles and outcomes of the meeting.
Greenwood community notes a funeral for Lillian Wilson infant daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Wilson. Services were held at Pine Circle cemetery with Rev. Michael officiating. many local residents attended. Other items mention a school picnic, summer travels, and neighbors visiting in related parishlike notices.
Several Corinth residents attended the Hico high school commencement at the auditorium last Thursday. Local families, visiting relatives, graveyard preparations, and condolences are noted with several names mentioned among attendees and guests.
Fragmentary text describes a school grade activity or event with several proper nouns and dates corrupted by OCR. Key names appear scattered, but specifics are unreadable, leaving only hints of a planned meeting or trial related to students and staff.
Dr Alfred Hall of El Dorado Arkansas has accepted a position as head of the music department at Louise College Pineville. He will begin duties at the opening of the summer session on June. Hall is a London native who has gained distinction in the music world in various posts.
Several families shared visitors and gatherings across Monroe Rayville Paris and Delhi with remarks on relatives and friends. Mrs J Kirk Gloria Belle hosted Girard guests while L Hubbard from Strawberry arrived to join Mrs Hubbard in Rayville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J B Richmond and Mr and Mrs H M Bagley plus Adriary Clinton from Clay and Docia Aulds graduation by West Monroe relatives.
Mrs Warren Ambrose and son Herbert of Doughis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Watson Green Mr J M Hammons of Hopewell visiting relatives here Mr and Mrs Earl Colvin and son Spencer spent weekend with Mr and Mrs L L Creer Miss Willie White formerly at Barnett Springs School is home with her parents Mr and Mrs Z A White Mrs Emma Sherman returned home Saturday from Sinesbera where she had been visiting relatives Mrs S W Robbins of Monrer spent the weekend with her parents April Mrs W R O Shifletes Sheeee returned by a Mrs feqiaieddy qquist elles ne Ctr school closed Pricdtie with ay The teachers Misson Meta and Gladys Kanglyave visited their dormitories at Halls and Wiedey Chapel Metis Atti Cratt as she visited her daughter Miss Abby Wilhe Mrs Ditlr other who guided Hiea at iespert shuttling Noor puareurb Mr ganic Adee WW da Pome Muay
Unclear text outlines that Hey Club intends to hold meetings during the summer. The fragmentary OCR mentions dates and locations but provides no verifiable details on schedule, attendees, or purpose.
Mrs Earl Grigsby and Miss Edith Mecluire visited Mrs John Beard and family Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Ledbetter of Cowshatta spent Sunday with their parents. Those attending the graduation services Thursday night from Monroe were Mr and Mrs Tom Adams and Mr Ardis Howell. Mrs Henry Pike and family and Mrs Marl Coriebsy visited Mrs John Beard Saturday afternoon. Mr Dan Howell and Mr Bob Harris were business visitors to Ruston Saturday afternoon. Mrs B S Russell and Mr and Mrs Day Russell visited Mrs Henry Pesnell Saturday afternoon. Mrs Pesnell has been very sick and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Henry Pike and family had as weekend guests Mr and Mrs Billings and family. Miss Sylvia Willis is at home for the summer. her school at Antioch has closed May 15.
Mrs Carl Skinner and daughters Bernice and another, Mrs O EB Goff and baby Obra, a West Monroe doctor, accompanied by others, attended the wyerts of Mrs Jess Alexander in Barnett Springs on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Pat Frazier visited in Dubach Tuesday evening. Willie Frazier of Ruston spent Tuesday with Luther Frazier and family. Allen Larance and family stayed with sister J M Halstead of Choud rank Tuesday night. Mrs Arnold Pruett of Dubach visited her parents R T Ferguson and family Saturday night. Mrs A E Larance and children weekend with her mother W H Edwards of Roanville. R T Ferguson and family visited friends in Dubach and Bernice Sunday. Luther Frasier and Jaumaly were guests Sunday foight. Eugene Liner Nealy May and children of Ruster, and Charlie P Frazier also noted.
The Baptist women’s group at Dodd College Shreveport announces Mrs W J Cox of Merman Penn as commencement speaker for the May ceremony. Ethel Duke Dukaber and Danpiel Boone leaders described, with Dr A A Burns noting Royal order and the group’s rise from organizer roles to leadership. The event includes a campus address by Mrs Cox at 2:00 p.m. and remarks by college president.
Summer thoughts turn to camps in the mountains or by the sea as Ruston youths prepare for departures in June. An exchange argues camps must offer more than primitive living, providing chosen activities, peer cooperation, and personal growth tailored to each child’s needs.
Peter Crear, 45, longtime employee of Lottwhile Methodist Orphaguee and Whokher, died Tuesday afternoon in a local cemetery. He lived in a segregated district and was employed as a dove keeper in Washington Heights. Funeral details were given at the area cemetery.
A historic sea disaster reports a vessel named the Aliantic wrecked off Cape Hatteras after a fortune misadventure. The crew were casualties and rescue attempts followed the perilous descent across the Atlantic.
The Williamson residence, built over 63 years ago, burned Saturday between 11 and 12. A spark from the kitchen flue started the blaze, aided by high winds, leaving only a few belongings saved. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson now reside with their children.
Sunday visits spanned multiple households. Mr and Mrs C L Madden and Rev Buck hosted Mr and Mrs J C Owen. Miss Hagel McGee hosted Sun day guests Miss Vinlet and Miss Lottie Tubb. Jim Foster and Simon Roach returned from vacation. D C G McGee family spent weekend near Dubach. Margie Broughton visiting relatives in Athens. Willie Hanks hosted Sunday guest Lena.
State highway safety expert D L Lunsford reports losses from Toursi gna Highway Commission employees near 300000 last year. Insurance costs rose after the first year, prompting a joint effort with Union Indemnity Co to cut accidents and time lost. First aid kits and training in artificial respiration are being provided to workers to save lives and prevent serious outcomes.
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