Local ruston notices of visitors and community events
A long parade of names notes visitors from across Louisiana and nearby states to Ruston, including Mrs. J Hunter Thatcher and families from Rayville, Alexandria, Monroe, and Shreveport, plus reminders of civic activities such as PTA talks, nursing matters, and church events. The piece lists travels, illnesses, hospital visits, and summer plans, drawing a vivid snapshot of daily life in Ruston and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hunter Thatcher
Rayville
Ruston
Ben F. Thompson
Alexandria
B. L. Walker
Shreveport
Eula McMeans
Columia
J. ©. Clark
Fratus Peanell
Monroe
Grover Broadnax
Nennie McElroy
Georgetown
Johnie Mae Meredith
Columbia
J. L. Hebert
Fred Rickie
Bess Sessums
Conway
Arkansas
Helen Cargill
Antioch
Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium
Morris Crumpton
Crumpton
E. L. Holland
Jeff Kidd
Arcadia
E. L. Kidd
Monroe Hill
Evelyn Hill
Jackson
Mississippi
R. E. Hill
E. L. Wright
New York City
Our Town
T. J. Wright
T. A. Wright
Rena Collins
Brady
G. E. Collins
Allie Mae Collins
Henry Yearger
Frank Crown
Lorrie
Louise
Haynesville
Ftay
Wemble
Borger
Texas
Mr. Broadnax
Eastland Avenue
Beulah Goodenough
Helen Graham
P.T. A
Delhi High School
Myra Cheatwood
Kentwood
J. W. Brannon
Independence
J. W. Cheatwood
Cheatwood
Aikin
Crossett
Ella Nelson
W. T. Nelson
Emmerson
Birdie Nelson
Winnfield
Alice Pope
W. 8. Staples
Teche
Longfellow
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Hammond
Jamesb. Grambling
Hammond Methodist Church
Jimmie
Hammond Church
Bill Kleinschmidt
John Ben Kendall
James Baker
David Ballughman
Rechner Gaar
Farmerville
O. E. Hodge
Gladys Hodge
Ross Neill
Leola Adams
Hope
Hella
Fay McMillan
Ida Allen
B. H. Rainwater
R. L. Wiliams
Louisiana Tech Student Appointed to West Point
The article notes that Wil Radescich of Winnfield, nephew of Dr. J. H. Barnes, has been appointed to enter West Point on July 1 after a March physical and four-year commitment. Radescich has consistently led his class at Louisiana Tech and draws praise from Ruston and hometown friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
West Point
Jand Wilk
Wil Radesetch, Jr
Radescich
A. W. Radescich
Winnfield
J. H. Barnes
Ruston
Will Radescich
Temple Evangels Hold Monthly Business And Social Session
Temple Evangels hold a monthly business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. Chas Gullatt Jr with Mrs. Bryan Thigpen as cohostess. Reports show rapid growth in interest and new American Legion Auxiliary members. A Ruston Gold Star Mother will visit her son's grave in France in August aboard the Washington with other mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Harrison
Arcadia
D. Harrison
Shreveport
Ruston
Fred Hughes
Iittie Baby Son
Euston
George Lomax
Clyde McConathy
Enterenes
Ruston-Lincoln
W. E. Dickard
Monroe
W. J. Lewis
Moreland Lewis
Charlotte
North Carolina
Lewis
Chas. B. Roberts
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Gainesville
Georgia
Mary Olive Davis
Mary Leckie
H. M. Michael
New Orleans
Southern Baptist Convention
J. R. ‘Edwards
M. A. Price
Myrtis Davis
Dell School
Rus Hilton
Miss Davis
New England
New York
New York City
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Childs Hightower
A. J. Hightower
Shriner's Hospital
Childs
France
United States
Washington
Cooktown
Europe
Michael
Planders Fields
Hamp M. Michael
Methodist Orphanage Picnic Planned for June
A Winnfield Methodist Orphanage Circle arranges a June picnic for the orphan children, with transport to Winn parish capital and activities planned for a memorable day. The event aims to bring joy to the children and is eagerly anticipated by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Orphanage
Winnfield
Methodist
Winn Parish
Moonlight Picnic At Roberts Pasture A Social Evening
A Wednesday night moonlit picnic at Roberts pasture east of town drew a group of local youths. The portable victrola provided music as they enjoyed a luncheon and watched the moon rise, with attendees including Miss Dorothy Davis and Mr. Jack Ritchie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Pasture
Dorothy Davis
Jack Ritchie
Mabel Reed
Myr
Ardis Lewis
Margaret Davis
Bill James
Frances Meek
Luther Harrison
Mer. Byron
Cann
L. FP. Green
Piel Playing Brings Tremors to Elder Oulveker
A local notice warns of a dangerous new game in town practiced by children using ice-picks as they face off with raked picks. An editorial calls for attention to the hazard and its grown attentions among townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Piel
Oulveker
Towa
Temple Evangels Class Plans Picnic and Attendance
The Temple Evangels Class met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Gurlatt Jr with Mrs. Bryan Thigpen as co host. They discussed plans for the remaining months, arranged a picnic this month, and reported near full attendance. Homely Mrs. R Clay was warmly welcomed back. Orange sherbet and angel food cake were served by Miss Dorothy Wright and Miss Evelyn Gullatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Evangel
Chas. Gullatt, Jr
Bryan Thigpen
American Legion Auxiliary
Angel
Dorothy Wright
Evelyn Gurlatt
Dorothy Perkins
S. R. Clay
Temple Evangels
Charles Gurlatt, Jr
R. Clay
Evelyn Gullatt
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Miss Moffetts Review at the Astor Theatre Event
Miss Moffett presents a farewell dancing review at the Astor Theatre featuring Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen in Dangerous Paradise. The program includes a stage act by Ann Arnova, a Hollybocks pose, and performances by a cast led by June Moffett and June Buckner, with Eleanor Mitchell as Fairy Godmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor ‘Theatre
Nancy Carroll
Richard Arlen
Hegina Moffett
School of Dancing
Ann Arnova Page
Ann Carolyn Davis
Gensvieve Cole
Ruth Sheppard
Trens Goyne
Fairy
Eleanor Mitchell
Cinderella
June Moffett
Bunny Cottontail
June Buckner
Tattle Bo Peep
Marths Jy Brothers
Lithie Red Ridinghood
May Wimberly
Golden Locka
Ing T. Conger
Ronnie Lynas
Vel Walker
Joan
Dances and Dancers Featured in City Event Program
Bordelon and Mary Alice Wilkins headline a program of soft shoe taps and acrobatic dances including Oh Baby Where Can You Be Gloria Taylor and Loraine Epps with a cast of Har din Bogard and Wilkins. Diverse numbers showcase water carriers peasant dolls and clogging acts with Miss Evelyn Ponder at the piano to lead the music and preside over the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddier
Patr
New Orleans
Evelyn Ponder
Peckham Lectures On Correcting Squint Without Surgery
Dr. R. M. Peckham of the Los Angeles School of Optometry lectured before the North Louisiana Optometric Society in Alexandria on correcting crossed eyes without surgery. He cited over ninety percent success with eyesight training and muscular exercises plus refractive correction, noting adults require more time and care than children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Louisiana Optometric Society
Alexandria
R. M. Peckham
Los Angles School of Optometry
Peckham
Dr. Peckham
Strahan
Winaboro
R. Clay
Ruston
R. DeVargas
Nachitoches
T. A. Brule
B. Heinburg
Fryant
Monroe
M. Kirk
Dallas
Texas
E. C. Monroe
Chas
R. Carnashen
Geo. Lambert
Lacy Bordelon
Central la
Optometric Society
Baton Rouge
South la
New Orleans
City Takes Over Historic Pontalba Bridge
New Orleans city took control of the historic Pontalba Buildings, built in 1660 by the Baroness Pontalba, transferring ownership to the city via the Upper Pontalba Buildings Museum Association. The city will maintain the property with existing mortgages, using estimated annual rental revenue around $20,000 to retire debt over about 18 years. When lower-floor rooms open, a cultural museum will be created showcasing regimes, Civil War era fixtures, governors’ rooms, and an art gallery honoring citizens who served Louisiana beyond politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Euch
Louisiana
Horned Toad Veatardsy Incident Reported
A. J. Butler, a colored man residing at the Seay Woomead place, appears in a brief officeout recording of a horned toad related event on an afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Butler
Seay Woomead Place
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T. W. Shields
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Sam Williamson
Carrol
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Met Rouge
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Grover Brodnax
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Manroe
Morris McKnight
H. L. McKnight
Alien Barkadale
John Henry Moffett
Homer
Francia Maugham
N. M. Kinman
Betty Jo
Misa Mattie Glasgow
Springhill
W. H. Cook
Robert Seegars
Eastland Grammar School
Marie Abbott
Ben
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Pauline Moore
J. A. Jemison
Bernadine McKnight
Lela Oxsheer
Teachers’ College
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J. M. Ponder
Walter Ponder
W. K. Hinton
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Henry Knox
W. J. Bolin
R. J. Cobb
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Bruce Smith Perdue
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Albuquerque
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Plain Dealing High School
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Vicksburg
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S. C. Railroad
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Lucy Barksdale
George 1B. Shields
Sam. Barksdale
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Hattie Pitts
Mars
J. D. Holland
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