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of THE WEEKLY TOWN TALK, Gray) of Alexandria announce the birth of a daughter at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 9, 1951 12:57 p.m. Name: Deborah Margarete. Weight 6 lbs.

15 oz. Maternal grandparent: Mrs. Maggie Gray. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

L. E. DeSelle. HIGLEY-Mr. and Mrs.

M. Higley (pee Clara Ruth O'Neal) or Pineville announce the birth of daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 12, 1951, at 4:10 a. m. Name.

Grace Claudine. Weight 6 lbs. 15 ozs. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

R. H. O'Neal. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

H. Higley. HOLLINGSWORTH Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dana Hollingsworth (nee Lillian L.

Seal) of Glenmora anounce the birth of a daughter at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 10, 1951 at 11:01 p.m. Name: Terry Margaret. Weight 7 lbs.

15 1-4 ozs. -Maternal grandparent: Mrs. Mary P. Seal, Glenmora. Paternal grand.

parent: Mrs. Margaret Hollings. worth, Wichita Falls, Texas. BRUYNINCKX-Mr. and Mrs.

Davis Bruyninckx nee Eschol Melder) announce the birth of daughter at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 13, 1951. Name: Deborah Anne. Weight: 7 pounds, 7 ounces.

CASSADY-Mr. and Mrs. John Cassady of Alexandria nounce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital Dec. 16, 1951, at 2:33 p. m.

Name: Jeffery Scott. Weight: 9 pounds, ounces. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Vermillion of Los Angeles, Calif. Paternal grandpar ents: Mr. and Mrs. C.

F. Cassady of Miami, Fla. CESPIVA-Mr. and Mrs. Robbert F.

Cespiva (nee Loyce Dan iel) of Oakdale, announce the birth daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 18, 1951. Name: Janis Kay. Weight: 7 pounds, ounce. Maternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. L. D. Daniel. ternal grandparent: Mr.

Frank Cespiva. MAXWELL Rev. and Mrs. Hendricks (nee Evelyn Bryant) of Alexandria, announce the birth of daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 13, 1951, at 2:33 p.

m. Name: Debra Elaine. Weight: 8 pounds ounce. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

George S. Bryant. Paternal grandparent: Mr. Willis H. Maxof Monroe.

RYLAND-Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Ryland (nee Sally Connor) of Ruby announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital Dec.

15, 1951, at 12:09 p. m. Name: Himan Sidney. Weight: 1. pounds, ounces.

Maternal grandparent: Mr. Samuel Lee Connor of Ruby. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Ryland. BRISTER-Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A.

Brister (nee Mary Lydia Marien) of Alexandria, announce the birth a daughter at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 15, 1951, at 4:15 p. m. Name: Mary Fay.

Weight: 7 pounds. Paternal grandparent: Mrs. L. C. Brister, Alexandria, La.

SMITH-Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Benjamin Smith (nee Melba Landry) of Glenmora announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 13, 1951, at 6:08 a.

m. Name: Larry Gene. Weight: 7 pounds, 8 ounces. ternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Ashley Landry, Grand Coteau. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith, Forest Hill. EATON--Mr.

and Mrs. John W. C. Eaton (nee Lois Ann Jones) Woodworth announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec.

15, 1951, at 11:12 a. Name: Lee Wayne. Weight: 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

G. H. Jones of Indianapolis, Ind. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Troy' L. Eaton, Summitville, Ind. WALKER- Mr. and Mrs. Leslie N.

Walker (nee Hilda Rice) of Alexandria, announce the birth daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 13, 1951. at 10:20 a. Name: Jane Elizabeth. Weight 8 lbs.

9 ozs. Maternal grandparent: Mrs. C. H. Rice.

Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Ms. B. P. Walker of Gladewater, Texas.

CARRIER-1st Lt. and Mrs. Cecil Clark Carrier (nee Doris Lucile Downard) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital December 12. 1951, at 6:44 p.

m. Name: Clark Curtis. Weight 7 lbs. 4 1-2 ozs. Maternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Downard. Waterville Kansas. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs.

Virgil Clark Carrier Burden, Kansas. ST. ROMAIN-Mr. and Mrs. Kir by Joseph St.

Romain, (nee Velma Ruth Stewart) of Alexan dria announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital December 13, 1951, at 1:16 a. Name: Richard Stewart. Weight 6 lbs. 3 ozs.

Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stewart, andria.

La. Paternal grandparent: Mrs. Gertrude St. Romain, Alexandria, La. I.EMOINE-Mr.

and Mrs. Linus Lemoine, (nee Lovera Mary Jeansonne) of Alexandria an nounce the birth of son at St Francis Cabrini Hospital Dec. 13. 1951 at 3:17 a. m.

Name: Don Ray. Weight 6 lbs. 11 025. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Osval Jeansonne. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Linus Lemoine, Sr. HOOPER Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence P. Hooper (nee Corbett) of Elizabeth announce birth of Ina. daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 14, 1951 at 5:08 a.m.

Name: Rebecca Nan. Weight 7 lbs. 2 078 Maternal grandparent: Mr. Pat N. N.

N. RAPIDES PARISH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1951 Out-of-Town Churches--Clubs Oakdale PTA OAKDALE, (Special) -'The Spirit of Christmas" titled the talk given by the Rev. E. C. Harris ourthe regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Association.

"The three principal things, people should think of in the of Christmas are: gifts, the gift of the Son of God, and to give up our selves for, the good and blessings of God." Rev. Harris said. The high school mixed chorus highlighted the program with two songs: "Carol of the Bells and Glory to God." The Christmas operetta, which is to be sponsored by the P. T. A.

will be held on December 19 7:30 p. m. at the grammar school auditorium. On December 20 the operetta will be reshown for the of the school children. There is an approximate 400 children who will participate in the play this year.

Alex Stephens, an Allen Parish school board member, spoke to the group regarding the $210,000 school bond election. He said these funds would be used for repairs to the parish schools, such as painting. and installing better lighting systems. pointed out that part'? of these funds will be used for rebuilding of the recently burned Oakdale colored school. Urania H.

D. Club The Urania Home Demonstration club met Monday afternoon, Dec. 10, in the social room of the Methodist Church for their Christmas party. Mrs. Harry Nichols, Mrs.

Otto Kees and Mrs. Quincy Cornwell were the hostesses. A corsage of holly was pinned on each guest as arrived. The room gaily decorated with an air of the holiday season and lighted by buble lights. A small tree was decorated and placed on a table where the beautifully packaged gifts were were laid.

Mrs. Ellis Babcock, vice-presdent called the meeting to order and the opening was Come All Ye Roll call was answered by naming your favorite Christmas dessert. Mrs. Herbert read the minutes of the last meeting. The recreation program was under the direction of Mrs.

C. M. Newsom and Mrs. Herbert May. The refreshment plate also reflect ed the Christmas season in a delicious salad and cakes.

Guest attending were Mesdames Gene Buckley, George Hayes, Ellis Babcock, W. C. Procter A. J. Sessions, H.

K. Ray, J. H. Glidden, Arrettia Cox, Mesdames O. F.

Matthews, Brown Moore, Ernest Stevens, Leon Brooks W. C. Carter, C. E. Tannerhill, C.

M. Newsom, C. S. Bartley, Pinkie Leach, D. Holloway, L.

B. Wallace and new member, Mrs. W. S. Higgins.

F. F. A. Advisory Council The Cloutierville F. F.

A. Chapter Advisory Council met recently to discuss objectives. Members de. cided first. to have a show the night of Dec.

15: on diseases of livestock. Dr. Smith of New Orleans and Mr. Cain of Alexandria will lecture. Due to the success of the Bangs control campaign last year, Dr.

Sutterby will help in another control campaign. Members of the advisory council are: H. C. a McGraw of Derry, Newton Carnahan, Masson, Jake Delouche, Dub Vallery, W. J.

Bullock, Phillip LaCaze. Sam La. Caze, and Louis Ryder, Agriculture teacher, all of Cloutier ville. Eunice PTA The Eunice High School P.TA was presented a Christmas program for the monthly meeting' by a first grade group and members of the school music department. Miss Rosetta Guillet's first graders rendered several Christmas songs 1cocmpanied by their rhythm band.

Anna Lois Fontenot, Dale Pitre and Genevieve Sanders sang "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World" under the direction of Earl J. Caillouet, Eunice high school director of music. Wesleyan Guild OAKDALE. La. (Special)- The Methodist Weslyean Guild celebrated Christmas with a party at the Oakdale Cafe.

The banquet table was centered with a red runner, topped with holly and red berries. were evenly spaced red candles. A little Chrisimas tree, under which gifts were piled high, centered the tables. Approximately 40 members of the class were present for the banquet. Mrs.

E. J. Barksdale led the group in singing Christmas carols which were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Nell Erwin. On the decorating committee were Mrs.

Pauline Warrington and Mrs. Phil McDonald. Business Women OAKDALE. La. (Special) Yule party was held by the Business and Professional Women's Club at Bertie's Eat Shop here with an approximate forty members and guests present.

Seasonal decorations were promFiesta the party took inently throughout the place. Following the banquet musical program was presented. Miss Louise Bacon tap danced with Mrs. J. J.

Brooks at the piano; Mrs. Olive Owens sang "New Born King' and "Brahm's Lullabye" with Mrs. H. 0 Cain at the piano; the Rev. and Mrs.

E. J. Barksdale sang a duet of Little Town of Bethlehem" accompanied by Mrs. H. O.

Mr. Remi Vidrine sang "'Chrismas Dreaming, All I Want for Christmas" and "White Christmas" accompanied by Mrs. H. O. Cain; and Mrs.

E. J. Barksdale sang "0 Holy Night" and "I'll Be Home Christmas' accompanied by Mrs. Coming as a complete surprise to everyone was the appearance of Santa Claus who distributed gifts. Pineville 4-H Club Dairy cattle and the making of popcorn flowers were the topics of the December meeting of the 4-H club of the Pineville Grammar School held on Dec.

3. Following the opening pledge, group singing was enjoyed and the discussions held. Mr. 'Annison discussed the- dairy cattle with the boy while Miss Irene Lord demonstrated the making of popcorn flowers and also displayed aprons the girls had made. Self Culture Party OAKDALE, La.

(Special)-Toys of all shapes and descriptions were brought to the Self Culture Christmas party held at the home of the Rev. Mable Rathbun Monday m. These toys will be given to the needy of the Pilgrim Methodist Church of which Mrs. Rathbun is pastor, here. Highlighting the party were several guitar, selections, played by member, followed by group singing of Christmas carols.

Those present for the festive occasion were: Mrs. Nannie Harper, Mrs. Lessie Rayner, Mrs D. F. Burkhalter, Mrs.

Doris Flowers, Mrs. J. M. Cook, Mrs. Jennie Hargrove, Harry Allen, Mrs.

Ethel Hutchinson, Mrs. Anna Griffith, Mrs. Alex Carpenter, Mrs. J. E.

Alexander, Mrs. Eula Bishop. Mrs S. D. Williams, Miss Ida Widney, Mrs.

B. G. Swarthout. Those guests present were: John Burks, Mrs. Albert Royer.

Mrs. J. B. White, Mrs. Manuel Johnson, Miss Williams, Mrs.

Elsie Beatrice, Louise Duplissey and Mrs. Emma Metzger. Births WELLS-Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. Wells (nee Ethel Tarver) of Buckeye announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital Dec. 8, 1951, at 10:42 a.m. Name: Dorothy Mae. Weight 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

ternal grandparent: Mrs. Addie Tarver. grandparent: Mr. Jeff Wells. WRIGHT-Mr.

and Mrs. Marvin Eugene Wright (nee J. Yvonne Gravel) of Campti, announce the birth of son at St. Frances brini Hospital Dec. 11, 1951, at Lane.

m. Name: Stephen Weight 10 lbs. 6 1-2 ozs. Maternal grandparent: Mr. C.

F. Gravel Sr. Alexandria. Paternal grandparent: Mrs. M.

A. Wright, New Orleans. LARKIN-M. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Larkin (nee Dorothy Bell Marts) of Pineville announce the birth of a son at St.

Frances Ca brini Hospital Dec. 12, 1951, at 12:14 p. m. Name: Gary Stephen. Weight 8 lbs.

10 oz5. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marts, Anderson, Missouri. LEMOINE-Mr.

and Mrs. Linus Lemoine, (nee Lovera Mary Jeansonne) of Alexandria, nounce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 13 1951, at 3:17 a. m.

Name: Don Ray. 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Matern al grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Os val Jeansonne. Paternal grant parents: Mr. and Mrs. Linus Lemoine, Sr. STILLEY-Mr.

and Mrs. James Shelton Stilley (nee Constance Lee Shefield) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital December 6, 1951, at 1-17 p. m. Name: James Shelton 11.

Weight 7 lbs. 13 078. Maternal grandparent: Mr. Chauncy Sheffield. Paternal grandparent: Mrs.

Beulah Grace. Alexandria. HERDE-Mr. and Mrs. Richard Paul Herde (nee Emma Lee Her rin) of Pineville announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital Dec.

9, 1951, at 5:50 a. m. Name: Richard Paul Jr. Weight 8 lbs. 13 07.5.

Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Herrin.

Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herde of LaCross. Wis. BURLEW-Mr.

and Mrs. Leonard Burlew (nee Edna Deville) of Pineville announce the birth of daughter at Baptist Hospital. Dec. 11. 1951, at 9:35 p.

m. Name. Wanda Lea. Weight 7 lbs. 6 ozs.

Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Deville. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Leonard Burlew Sr. BAILLIO-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baillio (nee Rita DeSelles) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital Dec. 12, 1951, 1:40 a.

m. Name: Arthur Alfred Jr. Weight 8 lbs. 15 1-2 oz5 Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

W. Baillio. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. T.

De. Selles. MILLER Mr. and Mrs. Earl! Miller (nee Thelma Arnita Voorhies) of Alexandria announce the birth of son at St.

Frances Cabrifi Hospital Dec. 7. 1951, at 12:05 p.m. Name: John Henry. Weight 7 lbs.

8 ozs. Maternal grandparent: Mrs. W. K. Voohries, Alexandria.

Paternal grandparent: Mr. J. D. Miller, Alexandria. BARRETT Mr.

and Mrs. EdJames Barrett (nee Frances Shepard) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 7, 1951 at 2:27 p.m. Name: David Marshall.

Weight 8 lbs. oz8. Maternal grandparent: Mrs. George Shepard, Park, Georgia. Paternal grandparent: Mrs.

John Barrett, Alexandria. SANDERS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders (nee Roberta Annetta Foster) of Morrow announce the birth of a daughter at St. Cabrini Hospital Dec.

9, 1951 at 1:33 p.m. Name: Linda Louise. Weight 7 lbs. 11 078. DESELI.E Mr.

and Mrs. Elis Lloyd DeSelle (nee Peggy Sue and Mrs. Irene Coullard of New Iberia, and 14 grandchildren. MILLARD T. GAUTIER SR.

AN OLD SUBMERGED STERN-WHEELER sticks its rusting paddle frame from Cane River at Natchitoches after the water level recently dropped some four feet. The hauled freight on the river for Foster and Glassell Company beonce, fore there were roads leading into Natchitoches from the cane River area. According to driven stern the when its usefulness ended city. The submerged hulk until sighted soon after the electrician at Northwestern Corbett. Paternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Hooper. GRIFFIN Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam H.

Griffin of Ball announce the birth of son at Baptist Hospital Dec. 15, 1951 at 7:53 a.m. Name: David Henry. Weight 7 lbs. 9 ozs.

Maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johambauer. nal grandparents; Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Griffin. McSWEEN Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barnett McSween (nee Sally Foster) of Alexandria anthe birth of a son St.

Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 16, 1951 at 4:29 p.m. N.me: John Charles. Weight 7 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shearer Foster, Monroe. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

John Howard McSween, Alexandria. ROBERTS Sgt. and Mrs. Wilbeth H. Cooper) of Alexandria anliam Sherill Roberts, (nee Elizanounce the birth of son at St Cabrini Hospital Dec.

16, 1951 at 11:29 a.m. Name: William Sherrill Jr. Weight 8 lbs. 4 oZS. Maternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. R. L. Cooper, Springhill, Alabama. Paternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. A. P. Roberts Mobile, Alabama. MATHEWS Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Louis Mathews (nee Mildred Cook) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at St. Prances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 16. 1951 at 5 m.

Name: Chris Wayne. Weight 8 lbs. 3. ozs. Maternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. E. D. Cook. Alexandria.

Paternal grandparent: Mrs. J. L. Mathews, Boyce. TESTA Mr.

and Mrs. John Diez Testa Dovie Estelle Carter) of Alexandria announce the birth a at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 15, 1951 at 5:28 p.m. Name: John Diez Jr.

Weight 7 lbs. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Eley Carter, Cloutierville. Paternal grandparent: Mrs.

Sam Testa Alexandria. Ed Watkins, who operated boat was built in was sunk in shallow water has remained unseen, for water receded Paul State College. (Photo by the old gasNatchitoches and north of the many years Kyser, chief Guy Cheek). cember 14, 1951 at her residence. 1835 Levin Street.

She had been a resident of Alexandria for 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Rabalais: five sons, Kirby Rabalais of Marksville: Penn J. Rabalais, Reed L. Rabalais, Urban Rabalais and Jennings Rabalais, all of Alexandria; three daughters Mrs. W.

B. George, Mrs. James Blalock. Miss Bessie Rabalais all of Alexandria: three brothers, F. B.

DeCuir, M. DeCuir. Robert DeCuir, all of Marksville; one sister, Mrs. Philip Escude of Evergreen; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. NESTOR GUILLORY Nestor Guillory, 71, died at 4 p.

m. Thursday, December 13, 1951 at Hessmer. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Addis M. Guillory: two daughters, Mrs.

Portles Courvile and Mrs. Marie Guillot of Hessmer; two sons, Adolph Guillory and Joseph G. Guillory of Hessmer; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Mayeau of Mansura and Mrs. Irma Mayeaux of Hessmer; two brothers.

Camille Guillory and Preston Guillory of Hessmer. ANDREW A. SARTORI Andrew A. Sartori, 80, died at 4:55 a. m.

December 15, 1951 at his residence. He is survived by one son. Joe A. Sartori of Alexandria: five daughters, Mrs. Joe C.

Pettaway, Mrs. John C. Eskew, Mrs. B. T.

Jarred, Mrs. W. B. Franklin, all of Alexandria, Mrs. W.

B. Makison, of Midland, one brother, Joe A. Sartori of' Williamsport, three neices. Miss Clara Stopper, Mrs. Roy Rodeillat, Miss Kathleen Scallan: nephew, John C.

Beulah, 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mr. Sartori has made home in Alexandria since 1907. his. was connected with the Enterprise Sawmill from 1907 until 1928.

CLIFTON D. PAIGE Clifton D. Paige, 68, of Colfax, died at 10 a. m. Saturday, Dec.

15. 1951 in his residence. He survived by four sons, W. B. Paige.

of Winnfield. M. O. Paige and Jer. rell Paige both of Collax, and W.

D. Paige of Shreveport, two daughters, Mrs. M. Perkins of Shreveport, Mrs. H.

A. Green of Leesville. one sister. Mrs. J.

J. Sharbono of Glenmora, and four grandchildren WILLIAM A. HEARNE William H. Hearne. 84.

of Pollock. died at 8:30 a. m. Tuesday. Dec.

18. 1951 in his residence. He 15 surived by one son, Henry A. Hearne of Pollock. two daughters, Mrs.

F. Lyman Shows and Mrs. John T. Shows. both of Baton Rouge one brother Dr.

Marshall Hearne of Jonesboro, 14 children and 22 great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 11 a. m. December 19, 1951 In the Concord Church near Chatham 1.a. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros.

Funeral Home. HENRY A. ANDERS Henry Allen Anders 63 of 2218 Lee Street, died at 11.45 a m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1951.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary Alice Anders, four sons, Sam L. Anders. of Vallejo Roy L. Anders Shreveport Reginald H.

Anders of Natchitoches and Jesse 0. Anders of Winnfield. two daughters. Mrs. Paul G.

Polk of Alexandria and Mrs. J. 0. Shelwick of Baton Rouge, three hrothers. Marvin E.

Anders of Tioga. Claude Anders of Carthage. Texas. and Thoma V. Anders of Beverly Hills, one sister.

Mrs. J. C. Wilson of Pine. ville.

6 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. SAMUEL J. LOLAN SR. Samuel Joseph Lolan 63, of 1906 Monroe street. died in his residence 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Rose Lolan. four. daughters, Mrs.

Jeanette Gilmore of Alexandria, Alexandria, Mrs. Dorothy Daughtry of Winnfeld. Mrs. Frances Stewart of Alexandria, and Mrs. Ruby McGehee of Center, Texas, four sons Samuel J.

Lolan Jr. of Prairie du Rocher, Murray Lolan of Alexandria, James Lolan of New Iberia, and Bennie Lolan of Alexandria, ane brother. E. L. LoIan of Houston.

Texas, two sisters, Mrs. Edith Melancon of Alexandria, Millard T. Gautier, 58, of Baton Rouge, died 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1951 in a Baton Rouge hospital.

He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Sara B. Gautier of Baton Rouge, one son, Millard T. Gautier, of Baton Rouge, two sisters, Mrs.

J. 0 Ezell of Ball, and Mrs. J. E. Arnold of Shreveport, one brother, Oscar A.

Gautier of Alexandria. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 1951 in the Kramer Funeral Home on Masonic Drive. Interment Wis in the Greenwood Memorial Park.

FRANK M. LABORDE Frank Marcel Laborde, 13, of Marksville, died in his residence at 3:15 a. m. 19, 1951. He was the hussember the late Florence Masters Laborde and the son of the late Marcel F.

Laborde and Angeline Bordelon. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Olive Walker of Marksville and Mrs. Nollie Cook of Anguilla.

two grandchildren, Willis Harvey Cook and Florence Maie Cook, both of Anguilla, one brother, Curry Laborde of Marksville, seven sisters, Mrs. Walter Chatelain. Mrs. Joe Bonnett. Mrs.

Ulric Deville, Mrs. Leo Moreau, and Ida Laborde, all of Marksville. Mrs. William Rockwell of St. Louis and Mrs.

Annette Laborde of New Orleans. HARDY L. FLETCHER Hardy L. Fletcher 52 of Montgomery La. died at 9:50 p.

m. Wednesday Dec. 19. 1951 in loca! hospital. He is survived by his wife Mrs.

Mildred Lohman Fletcher of Montgomery, two sons, Doyle L. Fletcher and Hardy L. Fletcher Jr. both of Montgomery, one ghter, Miss Avis Fletcher of Montgomery, two brothers. Ellis Fletcher of Colfax, and Andrew Fletcher.

New Boston, Texas, two sisters. Mrs. R. E. Lacour of Colfax and Mrs.

Gertrude Seiler of Japan. The funeral service will be held at the residence of Fred Lohman in Montgomery. The time of the service has not been set. Interment will be under the direction of son Bros. Funeral Home.

PHILLIP W. SMITH Phillip Warren Smith, 11-day-old son of Mr. and George T. Smith of Deville, at 7 m. Mired today, Dec.

20, 1951 in local hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Marion Smith and two sisters. Dorothy A. and Rae Nell Smith, all of Deville. The funeral service will be held at 10 m.

Friday, 21, 1951 in the Big Island Cemetery. Interment will be in the Big Island Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros. Funeral Home. Courthouse Records Mrs. Mary W.

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Joe Bailey vs. Ella Bailey. General Gas Corporation V8. Martin Ashworth. Rapides Credit Men's Credit Bureau of Alexandria vs fie H.

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Sharmon. Gulf States Finance Corp. VS. Vernon G. Brown.

James A. Enloe vs. Emancipation. James W. Stevens vs.

Wanda 0. Stevens. Louis Trokee vs. Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Co. Southern Equipment and Tractor Co.

of Mamou, Inc. vs. John R. Harris, individually and dba Harris Ice Co. Rapides Credit Men's Credit Bureau of Alexandria, Inc.

vs. John Burnanan. Rapides Credit Men's Credit Bureau of Alexandria, VS. Boss Adams. Jesse Hargrove vs.

Theresa M. Hargrove. Edward A. McKinley, Sr. vs.

A. George Semple dba Semple Printing Co. Valex Federal Credit Union vS. R. A.

Chatelain. James L. Walker vs. Howell L. Rogers.

Marriage Lic.nses Myron D. Ulrich, Alexandria Air Base and Shirley A Wissenger, Alexandria. James W. Fillette. Alexandria and Barbara J.

Angarola, Alexandria. Daniel C. Blue. Alexandria Air Base and Alice J. Roddy, Galver.

Jimmie. Lonsberry, San Antonio and Willie Merle Duckworth, Pineville. Paul Spera. Alexandria and Marie F. Panzica.

Alexandria. Alfred Jenkins, Otis and Ruthie Bennett. Otis: Noble F. Hinds, Crossville, Tenn and Barbara J. Dean, Tioga.

Steve Gatewood, Alexandria and Addie Mae Perry, Alexandria. Sam Deal, Lecompte, and Bernice Clark, Houston. Floyd G. Coleman, Hineston and Bennie J. Pecanty, Houston.

Harold T. East. Beaumont and Dorothy L. Whittington, Alexan' dria. Service Column WOODRUFF RACHAL Marine Corporal Chester L.

Woodruff of Pineville, has been re turned to inactive duty, the Eighth Marine Corps Reserve District, New Orleans, announced. Corporal Woodruff, who was so in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946, served as a truck driver with the First Marine Division in Korea for eight months. He is the son of Mrs. Lessie Woodruff of Pineville. Pvt.

Stanley J. Rachal, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Camille Rachal Moreauville, is completing his AF basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base. KNIGHT RACHAL Rafford R.

Knight, electrician's mate, second class, USN, son of Luther W. Knight of Boyce, is ser ving on the Navy's newest submarine, the USS Teng, now out fitting at Portsmouth Naval Ship yard, Portsmouth, N. H. Before entering the navy in 1947, Knight attended Boyce High School. Pvt.

Julius Lamkin, Mrs. Ira G. Lamkin, Rural Route 1 Forest Hill, is nearing completion of 16-week training cycle with unit of the 6th Armored Division at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. At Mountain Home AF8 Corporal Harold Ferrier.

USAF. son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ferrier of Alexandria, is serving with the 1300th. Air Resupply and Communications Services, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

Combat Badge PFC Frank J. Coleman, son of PAGE THREE Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Coleman, 1527 Kelly Street, Alexandria, recently was awarded the combat infantrymar, badge for excellent performance of duty in combat with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea.

Gets Assignment Corporal Louis Wilson, 2634 Harris Street, Alexandria, has recently been assigned to Signal Aviation Heavy Construction Company, Larson Air Force Base as a lineman. Receives Commission Second Lieutenant John W. Pearson, whose wife, Uvoynne, lives 131 Ogden Drive, Baton Rouge. ceived his gold bars at ioning exercises for army officer candidate class No. 38 at Riley, Kansas.

He is the son of Mrs. C. M. Downs, Alexandria. Lieutenant Pearson is a graduate of Louisiana State University.

Class of 1949. He was inducted in November, 1950, and received basic training at Camp Chaffee, leader's course at Camp Breckinridge. before being selected for officer training at Fort Riley. Return From War Talmadge Gray, boatswain's mate, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs.

P. R. Gray of Trout, John A. Hertz, seaman apprentice, USN. son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Hertz of Deville, and E. J. Juneau, seaman apprentice, U'SN, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Eddie Juneau of 306 South Alexandria, have arrived in Long Beach, aboard the heavy cruiser USS Helena after more than eight months of action against the Communists in Korea'. Aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard when she arrived at Long Beach after nearly a year in Korean waters, James P. Yates, aviation boatswain's mate, third class, USN, son of Mrs. and Mrs. F.

B. Yates of Alexandria. In Honer Guard John B. Green, 513 John Thomas Street, Alexandria, was guard in Korand which recently member of Division honor passed in review for Vice President Alben W. Barkley on his 74th birthday.

PFC Herman L. Johnson, 2504 Overton Street, Alexandria, is serving with the 76th Engineer dump truck company, a part of IX Corps, on the central Korean front Rapidian Commissioned -Second Lieutenant Clarence E. Golemon of Hineston, received his gold bars when he was graduated with army officer candidate class No. 38 at Fort Riley, Kans. Question -When prices get down to earth again, who will have money to buy? Answer -Everyone who is now adding to his savings account every pay day.

HOW ABOUT YOU? THE FRIENDLY RAPIDES BANG TRUST Two Convenient Locations and and Murray 625 Bolton HAVE YOU JOINED OUR CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB? NOLAN Capt. and Mrs. Ger. ard F. X.

Nolan (nee Mary Cather. ine Gormley) of Pineville announce the birth of a daughter at St. Fran. ces Cabrini Hospital Dec. 18.

1951 at 2:39 a.m. Name: Teresa Ann. Weight 6 lbs. 11 075. Maternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Gromley, Clemhurst. N. Y. nal grandparents Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick J. Nolan, N. Y. N.

Y. MADDEN- Mr. and Mrs. Z. Madden Ella O'Neal Cot fey) of Coushatta, announce the birth of Baptist Dec.

17. 1951, at 6:12 p. m. Name. Daniel Weight 10 lbs.

Ma ternal grandparent. Mrs. Clara Coffey. Paternal grandparents: Mr and Mrs. Z.

E. Madden Sr. WARREN-Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Howard Warren (nee Lois Mozelle Sanders) of Alexandria announce the birth of a daughter at St.

Frances Cabrini Hospital December 12, 1951. at 4:51 p. m. Name: Emily Louise. Weight 7 lbs.

6 ozs. Paternal grandparent Mrs. W. Henry Warren, Corsicana. Texas.

BRUYNINCKX-Mr. and Mrs. August J. Bruyninskx (nee Lillian E. Melder) of Alexandria announce the birth of a daughter at St.

Frances Cabrini Hospital Dec. 13 1951 at 8:12 a. m. Name: Deborah Ann. Weight 8 lbs.

7 075. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. H. Melder, Alexandria.

Deaths GEORGE C. ROUSSEAU George C. Rousseau, 67, died at 10:45 p. m. Thursday.

December 13. 1951 at his residence in ville. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora B. Rousseau: four sons, George L.

Rousseau of Bunkie; James R. Rousseau Plaquemine, Marshall Rousseau of Harlingen, Texas and Ray Rousseau of Marks. ville: one daughter. Mrs. Edwin Bozek of Marksville: four brothers, William Rousseau.

Alfred Rousseau. Perry Rousseau all of Marksville and Pete Rousseau of Alexandria; one sister. Mrs. Clara Rebouche of Pineville. MRS.

BLANCHE D. RABALAIS Mrs Blanche DeCuir Rabalais. 15, died at 3 45 a. De. Our CHRISTMAS CLUB For 1952 Be one of those folks that get a nice check for Christmas by joining our 1952 Club now.

Save that pocket money, small amounts you'll never miss and have from $12.50 to $1,000.00 waiting for you a year from today. GUARANTY BANK A TRUST CO ALEXANDRIA PINEVILLE, Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 56 Years of Uninterrupted Service.