The Town Talk from Alexandria, Louisiana • Page 2

ALEXANDRIA DAILY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA, LA SATURDAY, AUGUST ivas fiteB TWO- 100 Iato1u VTIBKMatiH. IN SOCIETY BI ANN WHITNEY TUESDAY v.AAirir anA Mim Onsl Raean will honor Miss Arville Episcopal Organ Chimes Will Be Installed Sunday A beautiful set of organ chimes Aiddle bride-elect, with a miscellaneous shower on the lawn at the home of Mrs. H. L. Willis, 1503 College Drive at 8 o'clock in the eve 3 Allotments by WPA for State, Overton Is Told Senator John H.

Overton today receive a message from H. A. Gray, assistant administrator of the Public Works Administration in Washington, advising him that the PWA has made allotments of funds in Louisiana for three projects. They are: Docket 1150 Gillis, school improvements, $13,493. Docket 1133 Linville, auditorium and gymnasium, $12,285.

Docket 1168 Bossier parish, schools, $29,455. Jesu Salvatore Unit to Celebrate Recalling the manner in which the feast of the Transfiguration of this occasion with a handkerchief shower. Among the guests were: Mrs. Massey, Mrs. J.

W. Box, the Misses Beartrease and Vera Corbin, the Misses Faye and Raye Cooksey, Miss Megison, Miss Helen Chapman, Miss Julia Perkins, Miss Winnifred Beniscn of Monroe, Miss Mildred Brown of Columbia, Miss Harrietta Cobb, Miss Evelyn Blair, Mrs. Aline Stovall, the Misses Katherine and Carlen Gerlach, Mrs. Richard Greene, Mrs. Harry Woolridge of Grayson, Mrs.

Margaret McKenzie Bales of Vivian, Mrs. F. H. Minard, Miss Marie Minard, Mrs. Paul Jones and Miss Vivian Jones.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE Two homes, 38 and 40 Hay-den street, Pineville, each having a lot 49 ft. front by a depth of 190 feet both tor $1500; or one with city conveniences $800; other $700. Cash $200; balance monthly, per cent interest. 1938 taxes to be assumed by purchaser James N. Chambers, Realtor.

Telephone office 568; home 2077. 8-8-ltd FOR BALE Two electric refrigerators, $38 and $30 Montgomery Ward Co. 8-6-3td-tl HELLO, EVERYBODY Don't forget where you enjoy well-cook-cd, wholesome food, served with a smile. Dine with us Sunday, 11 a. m.

to p. m. Another surprise dinner awaiting you Monday our second anniversary. Served from 1 1 a. m.

to 3 p. m. and 5 to 8 p. m. it Cafe and Coffee Shop, the home of good eats, opposite bus terminal Arthur C.

Benedict. REMEMBER FREE COFFEE MONDAY 8-8-ltd FOR RENT New 4-room apartment; private front and rear entrances; screened porch; garage 407 Bolton. 8-8-3td-tl FOUND U. S. Congress licensed chiropractic for health.

Inquire 1417 Second about School entrance requirements. 8-6-ltd FOR SALE Attractive 8-room house; perfect condition; corner lot; block Rosenthal School. Sacrifice. Apply 201 Mary street. 8-6-ltd BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE A few sets from educational exhibits some brand new; all" in splendid condition $20 to $45, cash or terms.

See Miss Hanley, mez-zanlne floor, Wellan's store. 8-4-6td-tl FOR RENT Six-room house 321 Thirteenth street. Phone 443. 8-4-tid-U MODERN FURNISHED apartment 1126 Park avenue. Phone 869.

8-4-3ld-tl WANTED Experienced stenographer and bookkeeper. Age 25 to 30. Write, giving references and salary expected P. O. Box 90.

FURNISHED two-room apartment; private bath 406 Reagan, Pineville. 8-3-3td-ll 3. SWELL BARGAINS 1937 V-8 de luxe fordor tires; like new $583 1536 Oldsmobile 6 4-door touring sedan 850 1933 Oldsmobile 6 4-door touring sedan 473 Several other wonderful values on our used car lot. Fourth and Beauregard Long terms. LANIER AUTO CO.

PHONE 465. 8-4-3td-tl WANTED To repair your radio. Work guaranteed. Prices reasonable American Radio Shop, 2609 Lee. Phone 6.

8-3-l'2td-tl electric refrigeTonjnt; P.ld. Lee streets. Wonderful NlnhTC; jhj3 v-b tudor; on itwia 411 1931 Model A fordor THE ABOVE no. V.V.l Drj FULLY SEE OR CALL EaAlD. J-LM McKENZIE DUNNAM MOTOR CO.

FOR RENT Five 1 Phone 2961-W. room hw. RiU. FOR RENT Two-room BictlvTTT-apartment; sink in kitchen Luwn; reasonable Armstrong, 303 Nmth stretC JJ WANTED Old wax mrf '--1' I stamps, relic and. box ivc, Lecompte.

Li W-Jtd FOR SAJLE-ainger sawing door armor; six-foot tUir room set; electric vlctroi, Apply etAgj. FOUNDHow to locate and t.T of your shoulder, arm tlT 1417 Second. Wiiirs i H-114 COME TO GIB'S Beaut, grTT Joseph. betweena" anamrock, for .11 beauty needj. dixie cTfT.

UNDpERyNKW MANAO? M-3U-t! WANTED-Small planer. WriteiTn" Bla.r. Ruby, La. COMPI.ETFI.v iMrovTcuvTt electric refrigeratlon-M FOR RF.TPmmi.. 1 Nmth and Ut siree'ts elKtTffiS kitchen and bath.

wolf. i wc six room bunt. 424 Sixteenth street; paved HffST- FOR RENT-Coo) room: privstt nr necting bath-1308 Albert phoMMo' FOUR ROOM modern fumWil7. ment. Phone 209-Mrs, J.

BlkS, Jesus Christ on Mount Thabor is being celebrated in the "Old Country," the members of the Jesu Salvatore Society are plan ning to commemorate the feast Sunday in a manner befitting the solemnity of the occasion. Invitations have been extended to the whole Italian population of Alex andria to attend a special mass at 9 o'clock Sunday morning at the Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral at which a sermon will be preached. That evening starting at 7 o'clock a gala program wilt be enjoyed at the City Park auditorium. Mayor Lamkin and sev eral other speakers will address the gathering, after which a social will be given. According to Mr, Ross Colingo, president of the society, this is one of the main Italian events of the year, and a large gathering is expected.

New Building Going Up Here A new building is being constructed at the corner of Foisy avenue and Jackson The brick building now going up is to be the garage for a brick clinic and home to be constructed on the corner for Dr. Earl Jones, physician, it was learned today. After the garage is completed, the old frame dwelling on the corner is to be removed to make way for the clinic and residence. Dr. Jones, a native of Colfax, has been practicing in Central Texas for several years, but is to move here.

Rapides Farm Bureau Meets The regular weekly meeting of the Rapides Parish Farm Bureau was held in the city halt at 10 o'clock this morning. On account of the unavoidable absence of T. R. Ledbetter, president of the organization, the meeting was opened by F. H.

Hathorn. The principal address was delivered by W. L. parish ag-ricultuial agent; who discussed the various needs of farmers. About 30 members were in attendance.

i Local Police Recover Auto Local police recovered an automobile late yesterday on the Old Boyce road stolen Thursday from Boyce. The machine was discovered by Jesse Morgan, dairyman of that section, who notified police that the car had been parked near his home. Patrolmen Joe Baillio and M. J. Mathews were in charge of the investigation.

Sheriff Brown of Grant parish notified local officers to be on the lookout for the automobile. BIRTHS CUMELLA Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cumella (nee Sue Labbous), 256 North Sixteenth street, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital Wednesday, August 3, 1938, at 12:10 a. m.

Weight, 7 1-2 pounds. Name: Rita Joy. DIFULCO Mr. and Mrs. S.

G. Difulco announce the birth of a daughter Sunday. July 31, 1938, at the Baptist hospital, Alexandria, La. Name: Sammie Fay. Pineville Notes BY MRS.

JOE SNYDER PHONE 2679-Vt The Ann Hasseltine G. A. of the Baptist Church met Friday after noon with Miss Dorothy Prince for the monthly program meeting. A very interesting program on Cuba in charge of Dorothy Prince was given. Those taking part were Marie Willet, Pauline Griffin, Murray Williams, Dorothy Tudor, Crystelle Moore.

After the program dainty refreshments were served by the hostess to the following members, Prudence Payne, Havard George, Pauline Griffin, Ruth Carey Payne, Helen Fonner, Marie Willet, Murray Williams, Freddie Wheeler, Dorothy Tudor, Gladys Mae Feuqua, Crystelle Moore, Dorothy Prince, Felice Brumfield, the sponsor, Mrs. J. W. Adarrts, and Catherine Beall of Garland, a guest. Mnrs Edwin Leatherman.

Marvin Isles, and Fritz Amhrein left Thursday on a camping expedition to Grand Isle, and other nnints on the culf. Thev will re turn by New Orleans and Baton Rouge for a short stay. Mr and Mrs. J. M.

Rembert are spending this week-end in Alco. Mr. Kppnev has returned from a business trip to Winnfield. His daughter, Mrs. u.

u. rayne, arrnmnanird him there for a visit to G. A. Payne and family. Mr.

Baker Brice nas oeen transferred to Ruston. where he will be manager in a store. ii Mrs. Willie 'rnerioi ana smau daughter, Nancy Jo, of Lafayette, are the euests of her mother, Mrs. George Patterson.

Miss Olive LaCroix ana Anna K. and Charles Dryer, of Houston. Texas, arrived Friday for a visit to their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Laura LaCroix. Mrs.

Alec Huffman and son, Leslie Earl, after a week's visit to relatives in Cloutierville, have returned to their home. Mrs. V. Ryland of Pineville en tertained many of her friends Fri day night, August 5, with a birthday party for her husband. Ice cold watermelon was served to the following: Mr.

and Mrs. C. R. Scroggs, Mr. and Mrs.

Bert Ry-land, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ryland, Mrs. G. Rvland.

Mrs. H. W. Wil son and children, Mrs. Leonard Mercer, Miss Eunice Beauboetl, Mr.

Carl Ryland, Miss Lucille Beauboeff, Mr. J. W. Gates. Goodwill Tour for Farmers to West Is Planned A southern goodwill tour for farmers to the middle west and northwest is being sponsored by the Co-operative Extension work in Home Economics and an effort is being made to secure members from Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana.

Farm bureau organizations, agricultural agents, members of the police jury and others are being urged to send representatives. The trip will cover over 2,000 miles of territory and the railroad and Pullman fares total $109.20. The tourists will leave Alexandria at p. m. Saturday, Aug.

13, and the trip will include Little Rock, Kansas City, DesMoines, Mankato, Huron and Rapid City, S. Valentine and Omaha, then back through Kansas City to Little Rock and Alexandria, arriving here at 10:10 a. m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

Information in regard to details of the tour have not been available but it is understood that persons from Alexandria and this vicinity will go to Little Rock on one of the regular Missouri Pacific trains and1 there make connection with the special tourist train. Jewish Veterans Protest to Ford DETROIT, Aug. 6. (By A. A committee of the National Convention Corporation, arranging for the national encampment of the Jewish war veterans of the United States, disclosed today that it had protested to Henry Ford his acceptance of a decoration conferred upon him by the German government.

Philip Cantor, of Detroit, secretary of the corporation said the committee telegraphed Ford that it considered his acceptance of the award "an endorsement of the cruel, barbarous, inhuman actions and policies of the Nazi regime." EMBARGO REMOVED LONDON, Aig. 6. (By A. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch said a Netherland royal decree effective today removed the gold embargo in force since September 9, 1936, and permitted hinceforth a free gold market. BEATIFICATION DECREE CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Aug.

6. (By A. A final decree authorizing the beatification of Frances Xavier Cabrini, Italian nun whose work was in the United States, was read at the meeting of the congregation of rites today in the presence of Pope Pius. FEDERAL PROJECTS WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.

(By A. The Public Works Administration approved 98 additional non federal projects today. bringing the total since June 22, to 4.438 with construction value of $1,123,280,893. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FHINEHS. tl PER hundred, flt llough hinr; fuarintwd to live.

Dy or night at Bolton avenue. 8-6-UO WELL-FURNISHED apartment; consist! of living room and dining room combln ed, with atiidio couch and closets; bedroom, bath and kitrhen. Phone 402 or 2497. --2td-ti DIED BLOCK At the family residence, 270 Hill street, Pineville, at 2 a. m.

Saturday, August 6, 1938, Mrs. Jemima E. Block, aged 40 years. Deceased is survived by her husband, Edmond Block, Pineville; two sons, Roy and Sidney Block, Pineville; one daughter, Aline Block, Pineville; and the following brothers and sisters, Albert, Elsie, Lyons and R. DeMerrit; Hilda Bronson, Jessie, Lulie Foreman and Sarah Carr, Lake Charles, La.

Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church, Pineville, Sunday afternoon, August 7, at 3 o'clock, followed by interment in Greenwood Memorial park under the direction of Hix-son local funeral directors. SPERA At the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Spera, 2015 Lee street, at 1:55 p. Fri day, Aug. 5, 1938, Mrs.

Josephine Spera, aged 87 years. She. was the widow of the late Paul bpera and is survived by two sons, Sam Spera, Alexandria, and R. Spera, New Orleans, two daughters, Mrs. Frances Baronne, Batavia, N.

Mrs. Mary Oddo, Amite, one brother, Savardo Glavosa, Italy; and 44 grandchildren. She was born and reared in It aly coming to this country 62 years ago. The funeral procession left the residence of her daughter-in-law at 8 a. Saturday, Aug.

6, and went to the Amite Catholic church where services were held at 3 p. m. Interment was made in the Amite Catholic cemetery under the direction of Morgan Brothers local funeral directors. BLALOCK At the Baptist Hospital, Alexandria, at 6:08 n. Friday.

Aue. 5. 1938. Mrs. Claire Barker aged 30 years, 11 months and days, deceased is survived by her husband.

David A. Blalock, Bunkie, her mother, Mrs. Rosa Ann Barker, Pineville, five sisters, Mrs. J. L.

White, Rayville, Mrs. Ida Bout, Los Angeles, Mrs. Essie Chelette, Misses Jua-nita and Cordelia Barker, Pineville; one brother, Sheffield Barker, Pineville. Mrs. Blalock taught school at Glenmora for six years, going to Pineville three years ago where she taueht in the grammar, school for the past two sessions.

Top funeral nrocession left the residence of her mother in Pineville at 2 p. Saturday, Aug. 6, and went to the Glenmora Bap tist church where services were conducted at 4 by the Rev. J. R.

DeVore, pastor, assisted by the Rev. A. E. Prince, Pineville Baptist pastor. Interment was made in the Glenmora cemetery unaer me riirprtion of Morean Brothers, lo cal funeral directors, -LUNEAU At the family resi-rlpncp.

Center Point. at 9:43 a. m. Thursday, August 4, 1938, Alexander Andrew agca wars. Deceased is survived by two sons.

Lod A. Luneau, Pineville, and Ward B. Luneau, Cen ter Point; four daughters, Mrs. Alzada McCann, Center Point; Mi-s Pfarl n. Frazce.

Los Angeles, Mrs. Myrtle L. Pignatelli, New York Uity; Mrs. js.amerine Stout, Houston, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday morning, August 5, the procession leaving the residence at 10:30 oclock going to rrencn cemetery where the Rev.

G. A. Mi'Vpv officiated at 11 o'clock. Pall-bearers were: G. C.

Clark, V. W. Fullington, Euell Luneau, Herbie Ryland, Will MciNeai ana Fmprir! McCann. Interment was made in French cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, local funeral directors. Harry Pidgeon, an Iowa farmer, built a 34-foot boat and sailed it around the world, alone, traveling 35,000 miles in actual sailing time of less than a year.

He left Los Angeles November 18, 1921, and three years, 11 months and 13 days later anchored there again. Jewelry Co. GIVE THIS THRIFT PLAN A FAIR TRIAL Aren't you able to get ahead? Then giver this plan a fair test (for at least six 1. Open an account at this fjahkl 2. Each pay day deposit 10 of your salary.

7- 3. Make the balance cover your current You will soon learn that thrift is a habit-and a very pleasant one at that. BANK TRUST CO Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been presented to St. James Episcopal church, this city, ana will be heard for the first time at the 11 a. m.

service tomorrow, Mr. Q. T. Hardtner of Urania, and his nieces, Mrs. Violet Hardtner Blake and Misses Henrietta and Juliette Hardtner, have added a set of beautifully toned chimes to the pipe organ, and they were installed this week by Mr.

T. J. Williams and son, James, of New Orleans, who are representatives of the Moller Pipe Organ Company of Hagerstown, Maryland, makers of the organ which was presented to the church several years ago by the late Ernest J. Hardtner in memory of his wife. Mr.

Q. T. Hardtner is a member of the church vestry and takes much interest in church affairs. The gift by Mr. Hardtner and his nieces is one that is not only appreciated now, but it will be a joy to the congregation for all time to come.

The organ is also being put in thorough repair and tune by Mr. Williams and son, and together with the chimes will be used for the first time during the 11 a. m. service on tomorrow, Sunday. The set of tubular bells forming the chimes has been installed inside of the organ chamber.

They are of beautiful tone, and make a most delightful adjunct to the more impressive portions or the church music. They are installed as a memorial to the late Ernest J. Hardtner, and his elder son, the late Henry E. Hardtner, both of whom during their lifetime were most generous in their gifts and work for the Episcopal churches in Central Louisiana. The Rev.

J. Hodge Alves, rector of St. James church, will dedicatg the chimes at the 11 o'clock serv ice tomorrow. TALK OF THE TOWN According to the government report the maximum temperature for the twenty-four hours ending this morning at 6 o'clock was 91 and the minimum temperature was 73 degrees above zero. Members of the one-varietyj cotton association at Lamourie held a meeting in the city hall at 9 o'clock this morning for a dis cussion of the ginning rules and regulations regarding field in spections.

Jitteen iarmers or tne Lamourie section who are growing Delta Pine Land 11 A cotton were in attendance and the meeting was presided over by O. Hester. Gordy Brouillette of Marks-ville, who was injured in an automobile accident near here Thursday night, was removed from Baptist Hospital to his home yesterday. His injuries consisting of lacerations about face and head proved to be painful but not serious. Mrs.

Myrtle Cox of Willow Glen who was seriously injured a week ago when struck by an automobile was doing well at Baptist Hospital today attendants said'. She is suffering from a fractured skull. Dr. Blanchard Texada will be 'out of his office from August (5 to 13, inclusive. 8-5-3td Church, Fraternal and Club Activities Monday The vestry of St.

James Episcopal church will meet at the church at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday Nazarene W. F. M.

S. will meet with Mrs. Ben Price in Pineville at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday Choir practice at St.

James Episcopal church at 7 p. m. Thursday Choir practice at First Methodist church at 7:30. Tuesday Meeting of the Gen eral Auxiliary of St. James Episcopal church in the parish house at 10 clock in the morning.

Tuesday 3 p. the Loyalty Circle will render the royal serv ice at Emmanuel church. Social hour. Hostess, Elsie Clor Circle. Tuesday 8 p.

Y. W. A. of Emmanuel church meeting with Miss Eloise Williamson, 415 Fourth street. Wednesday 8:45 p.

meeting of Young People's Choral club at Emmanuel church. Thursday 7:30 p. choir re hearsal at Emmanuel church. Thursday 4 p. Sunbeam Band of Emmanuel church will meet with Mrs.

J. D. Stoudenmier, 1910 White street: Tuesday Business and Profes sional Women's club will meet in room 208, Hotel Bentley, at 7:30 in the evening. Rev. C.

E. Ewing, of Centenary College, Shreveport, will preach at the Pineville Methodist Church, at the Sunday evening hour. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Chester Crow, pastor of the First Christian church of Lake Charles, will preach at the morning service at the First Christian church. Rev.

Theodore McElroy will preach Sunday evening on Reconciliation." The Rev. Mr. McElroy's father, Mr. W. E.

McElroy, will teach the men's Bible class at 9:30 a. m. Rev. Charles Crow has been teaching at the young people's summer conference at Camp' Windywood. BOY SCOUT NEWS Troop 167 met Thursday night with a splendid attendance.

The session opened with the pledge of allegiance and scout oVh. Dues were collected and a short talk was made by Scoutmaster Howell after which announcements were made concerning a scout play to be given by the scouts and cub work. After the session, games were played. A stork's nest in the village of Grunewalde, Germany, was found I to contain fifty sparrow nests worked around the inside border, i ning. Motor Trip To Chicago Mrs.

R. M. Gray, Mrs. Lois Uray Jones and young daughter Trances and Mr. Emmett Gray will depart Monday for a delightful nf okniit Ion rtavs.

Thev JIUbUl Mlf v' 1 will visit points in the Ozarks and Missouri, i ney win visit lor kv days in Chicago, the guests of Or: and Mrs. W. O. Gray, and Mr. md Mrs.

James A. Gray, where will be joined by Mrs. M. I. Kelly.

Mrs. Kelly spent the past six weeks in New York, where she attended the summer term at Columbia University working on her master's degree. Mrs. Kelly will accompany them borne, returning by way of Memphis. Reception Given at Magnolia Park Last evening Mrs.

Marcus Dunham was hostess to the members and friends of the women's council of the First Christian church, together with a good number of their husbands. The occasion was an informal reception given in honor of the parents of Rev. Theodore McElroy, who have come to Alexandria from their home in Temple, Texas, for a visit of several weeks' duration. Mrs. Dunnam's summer home at Magnolia park provided a lovely setting, the floral decorations consisting of clusters of huge zinnias.

After a few jolly games in which all entered heartily, Mr. and Mrs. McElroy Senior were presented with an appropriate gift. Delicious refreshments were served to about fifty guests. Miss Kathleen Mule Home for Holiday Miss Kathleen Mule, who has been touring Europe with member's 'of the Louisiana State University school of music, arrived home yesterday and will spend her vacation with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Mule, until the opening of L. S. U. in September.

The party that sailed from Cherbourg, France, July 27, on the S. S. Aquitania and docked in New York Tuesday, August 2, gave concerts in many of the principal cities of Europe. Tannehill-Skeeles Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs.

Oliver Skeeles of Alexandria announce the marriage of their daughter. Eleanor, to Mr. Prentice Tannehill of Alexandria, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Tannehill of Urania, Saturday, July 30, 1938, at 2:30 in the afternoon, at the First Methodist Church, the Rev. Marion S. Monk the officlent. and Mrs.

Tannehill are making their home at 2107 Hill ftreet Women's. Place In Changing World The third international congress of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women are meeting this week in Budapest, Hungary. Women leaders from America and twenty-three foreign countries are attending. From sightseeing in the historic city on the Danube delegates will turn their attention to such immediate problems as "The Changing. Woman," "The Changing World" and "Adjusting the Changing Woman to the Changing World." Miss Lena Madesin Phillips of New York, president, founder of the international federation is leading the discussions.

Among other distinguished women who ste addressing the congress is Miss Earlene White, president of National Federation of Business arid Professional Women who'heads a delegation of fifty from America. Local members of the club will hold their regular meeting at Hotel Bentley Tuesday evening. Plans wijl be made for the Charter Banquet to be given at Hotel Bentley the evening of August 27. Members are looking forward to the Regional meeting to be held in Oklahoma City, November that will be attended by Miss Monita Golsby of Baton Rouge, president of the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs. Miss Golsby has just returned from a board meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ou.t-of-Town Society Party For Lecompte Visitor As a compliment to Mrs. J. S. Pickard of Normal, 111., who is visiting friends in Lecompte and surrounding communities, Mrs. H.

A. White entertained the members of the Lecompte Methodist Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon. Attending were: Mrs. J. I.

Rob.v, Mrs. Claude Cox, Mrs. A. C. Lyon, Mrs.

Ralph Brewer, Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. G. Reeves, Mrs. A.

D. Mrs. H. Hogan, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs.

W. B. Robison. Mrs. E.

W. Gill, Mrs. S. C. McKee, Mrs.

Scott, Mrs. P. Hackney. Mrs. W.

D. Milton and the honoree, Mrs. J. S. Pickard.

Cofftn Party at larks Vivian Jones' compliment to Mrs. Henry Massey was a coffee party given at the home of her parents. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Jones, in Clarks, Friday morning.

'A profusion of summer flowers arranged in the reception rooms created a festive atmosphere for the The coffee table was centered with pink rosebuds. Miss Marie Minard graciously presided over the coffee service. Mrs. Massey. remembered here is Miss Charlotte Box, is a bride ct recent da and was honored -at Demonstration Clubs Tlcnic The Rapides Home Demonstration Council of all of the clubs in the parish enjoyed a picnic at Shady Nook Tuesday with about 100 present.

The full program was not carried out as rain interfered. The following program was rendered: Stunts by different clubs, games of different kinds, and under the supervision of Miss Johnston the 4-H Club members demonstrated their work. Due to rain, Miss Geraldine Williams was unable to give an account of her trip to Washington, D. C. Many visitors were present among them were Mr.

Singletary of L. S. U. Through the courtesy of Mr. Bruce each one was permitted to swim free.

A regular picnic lunch was served on the beautiful grounds. The next regular meeting will be in September. PERSONALS Mrs. E. W.

Whitehead and daughter, Mrs. Buford Pittman, were called to Canton, due to the serious illness of Mrs. Whitehead's mother. Miss Lucille Tassin is a patient at Baptist Hospital. Dr.

T. M. Dupuy, who has been confined to his home for several days with a case of influenza, is much better and will be in his office again soon. Miss Lucy Haworth left today for a visit in New Orleans, and Gainesville, where she will visit her brother-in-laws and sisters, Mr. and Mrs.

Arnaud Texada and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Texada. Mr. Herman Landry and Mr.

Louis Bordelon of the Rapides Drug Company left tins morning on a two weeks vacation trip to Miami and other points in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prudhomme Williams of San Diego, returned home Monday after a visit to Mr. Williams' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. James Mitchel Williams. Miss Gwendolyn Upshaw has just returned from El Dorado. where she spent several days with relatives. Miss Lillian Everett of El Dorado accompanied her on her return.

Miss Thelma Upshaw has returned from Ruston where she attended the summer school course at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute. Mrs. W. J. SI usher and sons, Gene and Jerry, returned this evening to Shreveport after having visited Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Slusher and Misses Dorothy and Pauline Griffin at their home in College Drive, Pineville. They were accompanied by Misses Griffin, who will visit in Shreveport and Marshall, Texas, for some time. Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Black and son, Billie, left this morning, by motor, for Comanche, Texas, to visit Mr. Black's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George Black. Mrs. Nauman Scott and daugh ter, M'Adele, Mrs. J. T.

Bruton and daughters, Misses Ellena and Jane Bruton, are enjoying a motor trip in Canada. Dr. J. M. Bonnettes many friends will regret to learn that he has gone to New Orleans for treatment in a hospital.

He was accompanied by Mrs. Bonnette. Miss Lvelyn Norwood and Mr. Ralph Norwood are visiting rela tives Montebella, lor sev eral weeks. Miss Arey Moss of Ruston is spending the week-end in Alexandria, the guest of Miss Dorothy Prosser.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rush will leave by motor this afternoon for a vacation visit in New Orleans. They will be the house guests while there of Mr. and Mrs.

Al Lightbody in Jackson avenue. Mr. and Mrs. D. E.

Dubois and Miss Zula Dubois have as guests Mrs. E. Miller and Misses Miller, Isriel, Bordis and Manuel of Evan geline parish who are en route by motor on a trip to California. Mrs. A.

J. LeBIanc, Miss fclaine LeBlanc and "Brother" LeBIanc will go to Fishville tomorrow to spend a week. Miss Flora Mae Dasko returned home yesterday from Hollandale, where she was the guest for two weeks of Miss Sylvia Hamilton, her room-mate at Lou isiana State University. Mrs. Hale Schaleben will arrive tomorrow from Edinburg, Texas, end will be the guest of her pa rents, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Jj. Foote and family. Miss Doris Pierce returned yesterday from Dallas where she spent the past two months visiting relatives and friends. Calvin Couvillion, 12-year-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. W. J. Couvillion of 325 Fifteenth street, un derwent a tonsillectomy at the Dr, McBride clinic this morning, Young Calvin is reported to be doing nicely. GIRL SCOUT NEWS All girls interested in camping with Tioga Troop 1 please be ready to leave from the Masonic hall in Tioga at 9 a.

m. Monday, August 15. ues will be paid as they leave for camp. CONTINUOUS CONTACT make every effort to maintain an understanding of your financial and insure those service features best de-; signed to meet them. Our organization.

has been built, up with our customers' interests in view. Cur purpose is not fulfilled until you are using our facilities freely and finding the assist-v ance you require. Guaranty Bank Trust Company, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Forty-Three Years of Uninterrupted Service to the Public Member federal Deposit Insurance Corporati Take Care of Their Eyes Children's eyes should be examined if you have the slightest suspicion that they may need glasses. RIGHT NOW, before the opening of school, is the. proper time to look into this important matter.

SCHNACK'S Optometrist, Dr. Lacy Bordelon, a recognized optical authority, is here to examine eyes and prescribe glasses only if needed. Of course, SCHNACK'S very generous credit terms are available to you. FOLKS FORGET Names, faces, dates, events, things on everybody today tomorrow nobody can recall it- unless J1 It's very easy for customers to forget you, vfTX; printed keep them informed. You can't expect last m-matter to hold the fort against keen competition mer.

The best plan is to get your customer ear (t plaS. good printed matter every month we are aoey ning and printing your message. WE CAN PRINT ANYTHING FREE ESTIMATES Standard Printing Company, Inc. PLANES RAID HANKOW LONDON. Aug.

6. (By A. Fifty-three Japanese planes raided Hankow, Chinese provisional capital, at noon today, a Reuters dispatch said, bombarded the airdrome and shook the city with terrific explosions. Paul Gebhard, 14-year-old Denver, boy, found the fossil of an ancient snail which, when alive, had weighed twenty pounds. Ride a bus to Lecompte.

Ride a1 bus to Cheneyvill C. A. Schnack Phone 12 Fourth and.