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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1931

Page

6

Simshoro Misa Corry McDowell wins week end guest honor

Local society notes list Simshoro Misa Corry McDowell of Ringgold as the weekend guest of Miss Sunshine McKinney. Several attendees from Monroe and nearby communities join church and social events, with a Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. W. Strain and guest Mrs. Hill Boyett.

Misa Corry McDowell Ringgold Sunshine McKinney Jeff Napper Sue Napper W. C. Waldron W. ¥. Akin Corry McDowell George Sumlin Monroe Finis Rasbury Basco A. L. Rasbury C. C. Edwards Coushatta J. M. Eayes T. A. Kelly Fort Bliss Texas I. £. eElley E. W. Horton M. A. Horton Shreveport A. B. Corbitt Laura Strain W. T. Strain Evelyn Smith Hill Boyett Gibsland W.fl Tatum Bert. Hearne Earl McGuire Emma Lou Owen Alice Virginia Hester W. Tatum Marion

Baby Bobby Jean Pike Born in Madden Creek Team

Mr and Mrs Henry Pike welcomed a twelve pound baby girl named Bobby Jean born Tuesday morning November 17 Mrs Grigsby and Melva Grigsby visited Beard and Harris households Tuesday evening and several local families hosted visits and sick lists linger across Madden Creek community

Henry Pike Bobby Jean Grigsby Melva Grigsby J. H. Beard J. E. Stephens Earl Grigsby Jim Sherrard Ruston Bob Harris Sally Harris Henry Fike B. 8. Russell John McGuire John Beard H. W. Brewer K. BE. Stephens Joan McGuire Edith McGuire Cascille Camille Pike J. &. Stephens Arents Lon Stevens Pleasant Hill Uston Earlingsby Ob Harris Salty Harris

Douglas Miss Templeton Hosts and Weekend Guests

Douglas Miss Leslie Templeton hosted Pesdnestay guest Miss Zuline achman and had guests Sunday including Mrs. George mith Mrs. W H Williams Mrs ary Copeland and Billy and May ean Marley. Rufus White’s weekend guest was Billy Marbery of Chou ant. The Douglas girls and teacher played the Choudrant girls a basketball game Wednesday scoring 3 Ste 22 in favor of Chaud nt. Miss Leslie Templeton hosted holiday night guest Miss Nink Edington and Mr and Mrs J S Sanderson attended the chicken dinner at Choupnt Friday night. Echo killed near Minden Turner, a negro, died when the sedan he rode in crashed into a truck on the highway near Minden. The truck driver said he had it a five in from of the truck or in the rear with lights off. The coroner is investigating the case.

Leslie Templeton Zulineachman John Templeton George Mith W. H. Williams Ary Copeland Billy Mayean Marley Rufus White Billy Marbery Chou‘ant Margaret Houser Mary Jean Yberg Chaudrant Douglas Choudrant Chaudnt Nink” Edington J. S. Sanderson Choupnt Echo Mindend Turner Minten Oner

Social Visit Roundup From Barett Springs to Shreveport

Barett Springs hosts Mrs Jees Alexanger and guests from Greenwood Chicago and Ruston as Miss Francis Alexander and Miss Fynton Simpson join weekend visits. Mrs Jim Freeman and daughters, Mrs Happy Parker and Mrs Bull Hardy of Bossier City stay with Mrs Howard Gardner. Carrie Mae Terrill visits Ruston relatives. Betty Marley from Shreveport visits home folks.

Jees Alexanger W. C. Skinner Greenwood C. E. Goff Ciba, Jr Chicago Minois Francis Alexander Fynton Simpson W. Risinger Ruston Nat. Riser Jim Freeman Happy Parker Bull Hardy Bossier City Howard Gardner Carrie Mae Terri Marshall Terrill Lizzie Riser Betty Marley Shrevepat

Clay Woman's Club elects officers and sets meeting date

The Clay Woman's Club met with Miss Fisi Sutton at Mrs. Ibrey Beattys home and set a regular meeting date for the second Tuesday each month at 2 pm. New officers include President Mrs. Don Spencer and Vice President Mrs. W. A. Winfree, with officers for secretary gardening canning poultry home furnishing nutrition and reporter named. Afterward the ladies enjoyed coffee and chicken salad sandwiches.

Fisi Sutton Ibrey Beatt W. A. Winfres Don Spencer W. A. Winfree Ibrey Beatty J. F. Kavanaugh Fannie Spencer W. S. Willhite F. A. Hinton J. L. Barnard Audie Willhite J. M. Kavanaugh Milton Beatty Claude King W. A. Willhite Baptist Missionary Society of Ansley John Hale Clay T. N. Newton Dixie Young Johnny Young J. Spall J. N. Landis A. H. Stages Belle Cook Freeman Woods

Community Visits and Weekend Guests Across Parishes

Blue Ridge residents Mr. and Mrs. R J Ferguson visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie D Sanders. Thursday evening Mrs Luther Frazier hosted guests including Clifton Pilcher and daughter Elizabeth plus Doyle Pilcher of Choudrant, and Mrs Bob Ferguson with Mrs Charles P Fragier. Almeda Ferguson visited Cooktown area. Luther Frazier and daughter Jimmie spent weekend with friends at Dodson and attended Cypress Creek Church singing. R L Pragier and children of Chaudrant visited Mr and Mrs Charles P Frazier. A E Larance with Mrs J M Halstead of Chaudrant spent Sunday evening with Mrs Sam Upchurch of Hilly community.

R.J. Ferguson Johnnie D. Sanders Luther Frazier Clifton Pilcher Elizabeth Doyle Pilcher Choudrant Bob Ferguson Charles P. Fragier Almeda Ferguson Tanners Cooktown Jimmie Dodson Cypress Creek R. L. Pragier Gaa Chaudrant Charles P. Frazier A. E. Larance J. M. Halstead Sam Upchurch Hilly Community

Local Socials and Church News From West Monroe and Monroe

Mrs Joe Johnson spent last Thursday with Mrs A Green in West Monroe. Pete Baker broke his arm playing football at school last week but is mending. Mr and Mrs John Baker Mr and Mrs C P Rinehart and Mr and Mrs Howard Halstead attended the annual conference in Monroe and heard Bishop Dobbs sermon Sunday. Mrs John Baker hosted friends for an old fashioned quilting with popcorn balls peanuts and pecans served to several ladies including Mrs Julius Sanderson Mrs George Shinpoch Mrs Willie Aiker and Miss Bertha May from Simsboro Mrs Thomas Rinehart Mrs Joe Johnson Mrs P Hinehart and Mrs Pletcher Baker. Mr and Mrs Tom Rinehart visited Mrs George Shinpoch last week. More than two million persons attended the International Hygien Addition at Dresden this year.

Joe Johnson A. Green West Monroe Pete” Baker John Baker C. P. Rinehart Howard Halstead Monroe Bishop Dobbs Julius Sanderson George Shinpoch Willie Aiker Bertha May Simsboro Thomas Rinehart P. Hinehart Pletcher Baker Tom Rinehart

Weekend Visits and Church Youth Activities In Hico Area

Hico residents hosted weekend guests including Miss Ivah Lee Bennett and Miss Ruth Hanks from Ruston while Miss Julia Fincher taught at Athens. Activities for Baptist Sunday School and Epworth League featured an opossum hunt and a chicken supper with games and snacks for about forty to fifty youths.

Ivah Lee Benntt Gladys Foster Ruth Hanks Ruston Julia Fincher Athens Jess Loyd Homer Baptist Sunday School Lula Mac Ross M. L. Smith Mildred and Rosengery Eula Lee Moncrief T. J. Moncrief Jim Hearnd Epworth League

Tick Eradication Wins Ground Across Texas Arkansas Florida

Market letter reports progress in tick eradication across 16 607 square miles covering Texas Arkansas and Florida with December first target freedom from quarantine for cattle shipments Louisiana lags with 217 square miles reinfested. State table shows areas still quarantined and percent to be freed, arguing eradication is possible with funding. Also notes orange shipping season and warns against poor quality citrus harming Louisiana producer credibility while urging high quality marketing. 1930s era tone references livestock products and farm value volumes highlighting milk hogs corn and cattle as top contributors.

Texas Arkansas Florida Louisiana Toursiana Secon United States

Chestnut and Bread Stuffing Recipes from 1931

This item lists several stuffing methods including Turkish Stuffing with rice and chestnuts, Chestnut Stuffing American Style, and a basic bread stuffing. It describes soaking bread, cooking rice and chestnuts, chopping almonds and parsley, and mixing with onions, stock, and seasonings before baking. It ends by prompting readers to try our classified ads.

Antioch Community Box Supper Supports Local Leaders

Antioch residents attended a Friday box supper hosted by the Antioch Community Club to raise funds for the community. The event drew a large crowd and featured talks by candidates for various offices. About 50 dollars was collected.

Thanksgiving Day Stuffing Tips and Recipes

This article offers practical guidance on turkey stuffing and gravy, emphasizing mild moistening agents and corn oil to preserve flavor. It includes specific recipes such as Swedish Stuffing, Oyster Stuffing, and Bread and Celery Stuffing with measured ingredients and preparation steps.

Turkey

Shreveport Filling Station Robbed At Midday

Thieves entered Seagull's Isle Station in Shreveport between midmorning and seven oclock this morning. No money was taken but several thousand dollars worth of coupons were missing. Entrance gained through a window. The report also notes broader agricultural and trade observations about livestock, crops, and imports in federal data.

Seagull Islne Shreveport

Tacky social hosts invite with snacks at local church

Mineral Springs residents visit relatives in town. The Senior B Y P A plans a social Friday night at Mr and Mrs Lee Woods. Everyone invited to attend dressed tacky and bring peanuts and popcorn. Miss Lora Web spent the week end with her sister in Shreveport.

Tom Frasier Sam Revel Jesse Bryant Lee Woods Lora Web Shreveport

Birthday Dinner for Uncle Sam Hammons Observed

A birthday dinner marked Uncle Sam Hammons 75th at Hopewell on November 22. Attendees included B A Hammons J K Hammons and many relatives from Chaudrant Downsville Hopewell Culberson Sibley and Boston safety officials note a campaign to remove reckless pilots at a Boston airport.

Boston

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Lincoln Parish Simshoro Barett Springs Blue Ridge Dresden Hico JOIN CROSS Antioch Sport" McLaughlin Sam Jones Downsville Antioch Community Club T. B. Alexander B. F. Cargill Marie Brock C. J. Dring Ruston State Bank Cashier James Machine Works Monroe, Louisiana DeSiard Road Frafe Bridge Brice H. M. James
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