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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
8
Nov 24 in Pleasant Hill reports visitors from Shreveport and nearby towns. Crowded weekend snippets include family visits to old homes, friends moving into the area, a popular o pos sum supper hosted by Glen Shadow, and multiple relatives sharing time across Hall Summit Ruston and Hodge.
Antioch report notes Nelwyn Cargill has been ill for several days with an infected leg. Ladies Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs Earl Turner and Vice President Mrs G P Tressel. Thanksgiving Shower plans for Pastor Akin discussed and district zone meeting attended by society ladies. Family visits and travel near and far are listed with names and towns.
In Corinth on Tuesday night Mr. E. L. Loyd and Miss Eva Minter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Strother. Mrs. R. F. Bennett, Mrs. W. M. Bennett, Miss Honor and Mr. Carl Bennett visited with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bennett on Thursday. Mrs. Chas Burgess and baby and Miss Ida Burgess spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Strother. Messrs F. M. Strother, J. M. Strother and Odis Loyd visited Du Beach on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and baby Roughter, of Dubsch, were the week-ends guests.
Friends gathered at Carolyn Null s home last Saturday for her tenth birthday. Rain did not dampen the mood as games such as thimble stunt and Lotto provided merriment. Prizes included a ring for Carolyn and a thimble for Mildred Hedgepeth with a table set for cake and candies.
SIMSBORO November 24. Master Dennis Owen of Hico visited his sister Miss Emma Lou Owen. Dr A J Thomas of Shreveport spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs Raymond Bailey of Midland Texas visited Mr and Mrs T M Bailey. Dave Madden of Shreveport stayed with his parents. Miss Bennie Henry of Arcadia visited her sister Mrs Jeff Napper. Clyde Lann of Wilkinsburg Pa guests of Mr and Mrs W E Lann. Mrs Roy B Hester and children visited her parents in Hico. Mrs Jeff Napper and Miss Evelyn Smith visited Athens. Miss Pauline Marker and Roy Marker of Gadsden Ala visited Mr and Mrs J R Best. Marvin Dye of Winnsboro visited Sunday. Mrs J E Crawley and children of Sarepta were weekend guests of her mother Mrs A J Robison. Miss Alice Hester attended the Louisiana Teachers Association in Alexandria. Carey Sanders visited Shreveport. Miss Carrie Shelby of Vienna was weekend guest of her parents. At a joint Baptist and Methodist Missionary Society meeting Mrs Elton Sumlin, a recent bride, received a miscellaneous shower and expressed appreciation for gifts. Prof RB Hester attended teachers meeting in Alexandria. Rev C Young of Arcadia preached at Baptist church services. Mrs W T Strain hosted Laura Strain Sunday School Class meeting. Gladys Best sang solos with Mrs W Tatum at piano. Joann Madden gave a reading. a plate luncheon was served.
Mrs. Jack Carr died Sunday November 12 1930 after a long illness. She lived in Coushatta for a time and later with her mother Mrs. D G Watts. She was married to Jack Carr and was a faithful member of Barnett Springs Baptist Church. Funeral at Barnett Springs Church. burial at Cook cemetery. Survived by husband and several relatives.
Nov 24 report from Mineral Springs notes Mr and Mrs Stimpson Branklin hosting relatives including Charlie Williamson and Franklin families. numerous visits among Williamson, Revel, Webb, Colvin, and Franklin households. Local church work proceeds as the Culberts program impresses, with B P U members contributing. Ruston visitors plan a home build in the community.
Greenwood residents list moves and visits as neighbors shift homes. Families like Holloways Colvins and Nolans are guests and visitors at various local homes, with several attending funerals and associations and others spending weekends with kin near Berne and Alexandria.
Nov 24 items list dinner guests and visits among Ruston families led by the Riser and Causey households. Names include Bessie Olive Riser Sarah Causey Carrie Bell Riser Beth Riser Adam Riser Jr Hugh Riser Anna Henry Hart Galloway Gene Haughton Clyde OCUTney and others with Magnolia Magnolia Ark and Arcadia among locales. The rhythm shows social visits and holiday greetings.
Miss Florence Rodgers visits Miss Ruth Blackstock as neighbors share gatherings. Local families, including the Frazier and Larance circles, host relatives, with possum hunting among Friday night activities. Health notes report Mr. Dave Love undergoing surgery and nearing recovery.
Misses Levene Chandler and Willie Dean Hennen spent the week-end in Monroe. Numerous local families hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Leachman and extended kin. Activities feature a large league turnout, a Tech Centenary game, and an Ever Ready Union Meeting set for Nov 10 at 2:30.
Local Greenville items report visits from relatives and friends in New Hope and nearby communities, with several death notices. Mrs Heartness died November 22 after illness, with funeral at New Hope Church. long obituary notes local family connections and lineage. Also mentions Miss Josephine Amanda Wynn born 1852 in Alabama died 1930 aged 78.
In Memoriam notes memory of Uncle Gee Carance who died November 20 1930. It speaks of his homegoing and God’s wisdom with a refrain that there is no appeal from His decision. The passage also mentions Mrs Chas Pat Frazier and Martha Jills visiting Mrs Luther Frasier and the Greenville community family gathering.
Local residents share visits from Mrs Fill Griges and Mrs Toy Butler. Beulah churchgoers Mrs Cape Thompson visits Smackover Ark. Mr Emmett Butler hosts, and school pupil Miss Johnie Thompson heals from tonsillitis. Community club plans, home canning day, and several weekend trips noted with names, places, and family ties.
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