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ALEXANDRIA DAILY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1945 PAGE TWO TALK OF THE TOWN Out-of-Town Sociu Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs V.Ced DEATHS HALEY Mrs. Emily Haley, 73, wife of E. L. Haley, Harrisville, died Tuesday, Oct.

23, 194o announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 27, 1945, at 6:55 a. tn. Name: Paulctte Dale. Weight 9 lbs.

3 ozs. LANE Lt. and Mrs. Richard Francis Lane, (nee Agnes Thistan) of 67 Essie Street, Alex BIRTHS KXOWLES Mr. and Mrs.

Marion Otha Knowles (nee Pauline Moore) of Route 2, Pineville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 22, 1945, at 6:30 p. m. Name: Lee Ellen. Weight 5 l3i ozs.

at 9:30 p. at the home oi ner son, Rev. O. O. Haley of Tioga, at a local hospital, Wednesday.

Oct. 31, 1945, at 9:50 a. m. She is survived by her husabnd, L. M.

Risher, Lake Charles; one son, Luther M. Risher, Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Rae Belle Warner, Natchitoches; Mrs. Emma Rae Johnson. Deville; one brother, Louis Gueringer, Oakdale; three sisters, Mrs.

B. Nash, Miss Alice Gueringer, Dallas; Mrs. M. L. Laird, Alexandria; three grandchildren.

The remains were prepared for burial and shipped to Lake Charles by Hixson Brothers lor interment. Funeral services are being conducted today in Lake Charles. andria, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, October 27, 1S45, at 12:42 p. m. Name: Richard of Bayou Rapldts marriage of their dauXV Mane, to Thomas Joseph seaman second class, United.

Ws-Naval Reserve, son rence Mathews and the Mathews of this city. "te Mr- The ceremony wa's at 7 o'clock in the mrn mmi tober 18, at NupS.Tla TS' 0c" St. Kita church li Rev II. Duce officiated Kev' 1 ather with whom she had been spending several weeks. She is survived oy her husband; two-sons.

Rev. Haley, Tioga and Sidney Haley. Jackson. one daughter, Mrs. I.

N. Hilton, Jackson, 15 grandchildren anii 1 great-grandchild. The remains were shipped to Harrisville, by Hixson for interment. Francis, Jr. Weight 8 lbs.

15 ozs. MOTT Mr. and Mrs. William (From rnday't Dllji The petit jurors summoned to appear in district court Monday, October 29, have been discharged by Judge Cleveland Dear, and they need not report for service, reported Deputy Clerk of Court Pin Dyer today. Every possible effort is being made to reach the jurors in person to advise them they need not appear, but some of them may not be found.

Two automobiles were stolen yesterday, both of which were recovered. The cars were a Chevrolet coupe stolen at Sulphur, and a Buick sedan stolen at Washington, La. Two runaway boys were 'reported to the state police yesterday. One was Jackie Mason, 14, son of W. C.

Mason, Lee Heights. Pineville, who was described as Lewis Mott (nee Katie Juanita Hart) of Ransville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 27, 1945, at 7.45 p. An informal reception va, at the home of ih- held m. Name: Janet Kay.

Weight 7 lbs 3-4 ozs. "HUES I ents in the afternoon. COOK First Lieut, and Mrs. Selma High School News beaman Mathews returnna cen'ly to San Diego, CaK I8" sianment. Mrs lras.

I ii v-" A Vf it fcr; James Willard Cook (net Mar LEE Rev. and Mrs. Wallace Paul Lee (nee Mildred Delorice Corley) of 1400 College Drive, Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 22, 1945, at 3:15 p. m.

Name: Jonathan Clarence. Weight 9 9 ozs. FEVLEY Mr. and Mrs. Hance Drew Finley, Jr.

(nee Ruby Thomas) of Jena, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 18, 1945, at 11:30 a. m. Name: Charles Drew III. Weight 6 13 ozs.

BONEY Mr. and Mrs. Johnny James Boney, Sr. (nee Delia Elizabeth Gurganious) of Route 1, Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct 18, 1945. Name: Johnny James, Jr.

Weight 7 10 ozs. FRANZ Mr. and Mrs. David L. Franz (nee Josephine Varvarov- guerite Maugham) of Elizabeth, mak- ing her homo at 24'-4 street.

ShP Mori: street. She is announce the birth of a These members of the student a.i enip daughter at Baptist Hospital Oct. Rapides Bank and A t'OUVILLION George Calvin Couvillion, 56, of Marksvilte, died at a local hospital, Wednesday, Cict. 24, 1945 at 10 p. m.

He is survived by one brother. Major Yelve Couvillion, U. S. Army, Charleston. S.

two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Wrem, Atlanta, Mrs. Jean Relin, New Orleans. Funeral services were held today, Friday, October 26, 1945 at 9 a. at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church in Marksville with interment in the St. Joseph cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros. Funeral Home. being 5 feef, 3 inches in height. 26, 1945, at 2:30 p.

m. Name: Madeleine-Bernadette. Weight: 6 weight 120 pounds, having dihck hair, brown eyes and ruddy com pany. "i- Miss Vanessa Chapman Weds James White pounds, 8 ounces. plexion, wearing a brown slack suit.

The other was James Wood. ESPOSITO Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs.

R. chapman Jena announce thP dn Thomas Joseph Esposito (nee 17, Shreveport, described as be their daughter, VanP ing 5 leet, 10 incnes in neight. weight 145 pounds, having black Doris Elvena of 103B Rainbow Drive, Forest Glen, Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 29, 1P45, at 9:45 James White, son of Mr. 'and E.

E. White, Jena, on Oefnb-. oooy maae me nunui iuu m-Selma high school for the first six weeks period: Awlle and Novelle Kelley. Lo.i Smith, Elsie her Hammond, Georgia Jean Nugent, Alice Kirher. Dora Armstrong.

Elaine Johnnie Jean Ranibo. Billte Gene Smith. Daisy Bell Davis. Inez Han-negan. Barbara Johnnie Raye Moore, Ruby McKeilhen and Marita Sweat, and Elton Raye Barrett.

From the grammar school rolls are thpse names: Mollie Jo Ranibo, O. W. Starks, Lou Veneita Henderson, Lucille Fleming, Vernon Henderson, Lurisea Davis. Lrrny Henderson, Billy Jo Sale, Jc-neva Fay Thompson. Mary Rainbo, Robert Wayne Rambo.

Kenneth Atwell, Cayln Rose Stanford. Carolyn Carter, Lesley Henderson, Patsy Kent and William Sweat. hair and eyes, fair complexion, wearing a blue suit, black cowboy 1945, at 7:30 o'clock in the evVl nine. The sky) of 1709 Henry, Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist boots, bare-headed and carrying a small handbag. It was thought he formed in the home of the bl parents, with Rev 'aes- might be trying to go to New DUFOUR Orma J.

of 309 Eighth street, died at a local hospital, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1945 at 2 p. m. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zoe V.

Dufour; three daughters, Mrs. Irma Carlyon, Mrs. Vera Barron, Mrs. Marie Aertkcr. Alex E- T- Daniel! Orleans.

ofliciating. Hospital, Oct. 18, 1945 at 11:20 p. m. Name: David Loewen, Jr, Weight 7 7'4 ozs.

WORSHAM Mr. and Mrs. Os -Phillip Howard, negro, be v. o.iv cuumg trip, ty tween 65 and 70 years of age, has andria; three sons, E. E.

Dufour, These boys and girls attended the slate i nese oovs ana gins anonneu me siaie been missing from the Kees hog ranch near Forest Hill fur about two months, according to infor U. S. Army; O. J. Dufour, Abi car Andrew Worsham, Jr.

(nee Alora Florie Puckett) of 58 A Meyer Alexandria, announce Abi- fair: Bill Puckett, Earl Nugent. Joyce and 1 l'Oin the Outbreak of Wnr'rT Dufour, Jn Nell Armstrong. Billy War 11 to the end of 1944 riiffnn I Sweat. Vincent, Roland Rogers. r(w 90 1 lnin5i Uifton Bobby Dean LaVcme Lewjs Kenneth costs lose .8.800, ctnti as COm lene, Texas; Arthur G.

a. m. Name: Michael Wayne. Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces. CHEVALIER Mr.

and Mrs. Aubrey Henry Chevalier (nee Eva Simmons of 37. Mary street, Alexandria, announce the birth ot a daughter at Baptist Hospital, October 29, 1945, at 2:05 p. m. Name: Betty Sandra.

Weight: 8 pounds. DE VILLE Mr. and Mrs. Riley De Ville of De Ville, Louisiana, announce the birth of a son at Murrell Clinic, October 29, 1945, at 2:20 a. m.

Name: Charles Dayton. Weight 6 4 ozs. mation received by Sheriff Grady U. S. Navy; thiee brothers, the birth of a son at Baptist Hos Kelley yesterday.

The negro was Dufour. Baton Rouee; Lester Du p.red with a rise ot 34 4 per cerl Hemphill. Lynn Edward Webb. William pital, Oct. 19, 1945, at 9:15 p.

m. described as having smallpox Name: Larry Allen. Weight 6 period in V'orld Long. Velma Jean Tidwell and Evelyn in a similar Maxwell. Others making the trip along War 1 marks on his face, walks stooped WEDDING IN GI.EN.MORA Claiming much interest to her many friends in Glenmora, Alexandria and was the marriage of Miss Bcttvc Ann Andries, eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Andrics of Glenmora. s.nd Mr.

Harding G. DcsMarais, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. DesMurnis, Buffalo, which was solemnized at The Holy Redeemer church.

Oct. (i at 8:30 a. Rev. Father F. O.

Couvillon performed the single ring ceremony at nuptial Mass. four, Moreauvil.e; Philip Dufour, Alexandria; four sisters, Mrs. Nick Fontaine, Mrs. LoUis Chatalain, 12 ozs. shouldered and rather poorly.

He wiiii mr atuueius were ftnss iviary L.ong Mrs. McCollom. Rev. Matthews, "Sonny" was last seen getting on a biu LONG Sgt. and Mrs.

Arthur Moreauville; Mrs. George Schuber, i smim. and Frank Ambcrg Athletic events scheduled this week are Henry Long (nee Winifred Hatto) at Camp Claiborne going south There he told persons that peo basket ball games witii Pollock on Tues day and with Drv Prons on Friday. of Camp Livingston, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist ple were trying to rob him. Mr.

Hospital, Oct. 20, 1945, at 6:15 a. m. Kees afterward found the negro's pocketbook ir. a field with his Mrs.

Lemonier, New Orleans; 12 grandchildren. The funeral procession left Kramer's Saturday morning. Oct. 27, 1945 at 8:15 for St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for services, with interment in Moreauville cemetery under Kramer's Name: Joyce Anne.

Weight 8 MARRIED DOYLE BRODDY Mr. Thomas Doyle, Connecticut last pay check still in it. Infor ozs. mation regarding the negro and Miss Ruth Elaine Broddy, of HUTCHINSON Mr. and Mrs.

Willie Fred Hutchinson (nee Iva JIDKUL SME 1 STATE OF LOUISIANA I PARISH OF RAPIDES NINTH JUDICIAL DISTHICT COl'RT I CITY OF ALEXANDRIA GEORGE J. BORDELON ET AL-ln 33,585. W0; BY VIR'iUE and to satisfv i of Fieri Facias sued from the hon, tb.e Ninth Judioial Dis.nct Court to me directed a Sheriff Ex-Offiri Auctioneer of Rapides Palish. Louiur) directing and commanding me to seiziw sell the pioperty right: and crfdiu (I the dofenairtM. 1 have seird the folio ing property and will offer for Kf J.

the last and highest bidder Puf Auction at the font door of the Co-rt House in Alexaroria. Louisiana, belnert the hdurs prescribed bv law, on Sair day, December 8. the dest rilied property to-wit: A lot fronting Km 93 feet On Mon- roe Street, ho'inded on one side should be given to Sheriff Kelley, it'rom Dallyi FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WHITMARSH Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Whitmarsh were held Wednesday, Oct.

31, 1945, at 2:30 p. at the family residence in Pineville, with Rev. O. T. Hammond officiating.

Interment was in the Craig cemetery. Ladies of the Oddfellows Lodge No. 69 of Pine Port Arthur, Texas, were married at the residenc of the officiat Lee Cook) of Pollock, an Corn yields in Grant parish ing minister, Rev, E. J. nounce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct.

21, 1945, at have been more than doubled by 815 Erion street, Pineville, on the use of nitrates and selection of 7:52 a. m. Name: Carolyn Jane Wednesday, October 24, 1915, at 3 p. m. The official witnesses were proper hybrid varieties, according Weight 9 10 ozs.

ville conducted services at the Ditf-of-Town Churches and Clubs Tioua Gleaners Mrs. Ray Fuglaar, teacher, announces the Gleaners Bible Class of the Tioga Baptist Church, will meet with Mrs. Luther Terrell instead of Mrs. W. E.

Trice, Thursday night, Nov. 1. Grant Tarish II. D. Clubs Members from twelve Grant Parish Home Demonstration clubs gathered Saturday morning in the dining hall at Camp Grant-Walker to celebrate Achievement Day.

During the day exhibits in canned goods, housel'ui'iiishing, nutrition knowledge, poultry and gardening determined the members who gained the most from their year's work. One cause for celebration was the fact that Miss Nan Tarwater, ROBBINS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mr. Guy Feazel, Mrs.

Louise Val lery and Mrs. Opal Vallery. to G. C. Smith, parish agent.

Fields on the treated land ran from 30 to 45 bushels per acre, Mr. Smith said, while check plots produced Robbins (nee Daisy Brouillette) of Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 21 CLARK STEELE Mr. Marvin LcRoy Clark, Vick, and Miss Lorraine Steel of Albony, property now ir formerly bclontmi to Kuford J. Diuzat and on the other side by Bayou Robert, in the Cily ol Alexandria.

Ixiuisiana. grave. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Bros. Pallbearers were: J. B.

McCann. W. G. Goldman, J. V.

Poster, C. Hamcn. T. J. Mitchell, A.

M. Doughty A. O. Perry, E. R.

Baker. 1945, at 7:00 a. m. Name: Jack RASBERRY Earl H. Rasberry, 56, of Paradise, died Friday, Oct.

26, 1945 at 5:05 p. at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rasberry; one son, Charles E. Rasberry, U.

S. Navy; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Berleigh, Alexandria; one brother, Lawrence M. Rasberry, Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. R.

P. Oliver, Mrs. Hattie Creighton, Oak-dale. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 27, 1945 at 3:30 p.

in the chapel at Hixson Bros, Funeral Home, with interment in Greenwood Memorial Park. Terms of Sale: i were married at the residence of an average of about 15 bushels per acre. An increased yield in the parish of at least 100,000 bushels on the 10,000 acres normally planted will make the crop a profitable Jr. Weight 8 4 ozs. SAUCIER Pfc.

and Mrs. Wil CASH SUBJECT TO APPRAISEMEvX r.ninv l-pt rv i Rev. E. J. Vallery, 815 Erion street, Pineville, at 6 p.

Saturday, Shenft I ll-31-ltd-5tw bert Joseph Saucier (nee Maxine one, he said. October 27, 1945. The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. C.

S. Davis and I. A black, 1941 Ford sedan Elizabeth Terrell) of Route 1, Pine ville, announce the birth of i Lay G. Clark. owned by Jessie Price, Pollock, The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attractively attired in a powder Jplue suit with black accessories and wore a corsage of peach colored gladioli.

Miss Carmelita Andries, was her sister's only attendant and wore a rose crepe frock with black accessories and corsage of white asters. The groom's best man was Blanchaid brother of the bride. Mrs. J. W.

Robbins, organist played the traditional marches for the processional and recessional. Shubert's "Ave Maria" was sung by Mrs. Jack Driscoll of Forest Hill during the signing of the register. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The dining table, overlaid with a hand embroidered cutwork cloth was centered with the wedding cake, a three tiered confection encircled with fern entwined with blue salvia, flanked by white tapers in crystal holders.

Miss Catherine Andries, sister of the bride, presided at the launch bowl. Mrs. Preslie Normand Smith assisted in courtesies. The couple departed on a wedding trip to New Orleans and other points of interest in Louisiana and will make their home in Buffalo, Minn. The bride graduated from Glenmora high school, after which she entered St.

Francis school of nursing, Monroe, where she completed her training in the Nurse Cadet Corps. The groom is a graduate of Buffalo high school and a veteran of the European Theatre of War, having completed thirty-five missions in the Air Corps, was stolen about 2 a. m. today CEDATOL GUILLORY Miss from a parking place in front of the bus terminal here, Price re Helen Grace Guillory, daughter of the late Mr. Laurent Guillory ported to city police.

Keys had THE VICTORY LOAN and Mrs. Guillory, was married at the Catholic Church, Ville Platte, been left in the switch, he said. The car bears Louisiana license BRADY Mary Arline Brady, 10 months of age, of Lecompte, died in a Shreveport hospital Saturday, tc Mr. Claude Cedatol of Gon 256-726. zales.

Attendants to the bride were Mrs. Elwood Miller and Miss Two automobiles were slightly damaged about 4:10 p. m. yester Willie Mae Fontenot. Sgt.

Phil day in a collision at the corner of ton Rodney Duos serv Bolton Avenue and Washington October 27, 1945. Funeral services were conducted at the Paul cemetery with Rev. Cokelon officiating. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Archie Brady; three sisters, Bessie, Janet and Mildred Rrady; two brothers, ArchieJM Brady and John D.

Brady, all or Lecompte. ed as groomsmen. A reception was held at the home of the Street. City Officers H. H.

Mc Mancmin and D. Mcllwain repoit bride. The youhg- couple will ed that a car driven by Sergeant Omar Dauzart, Forrest Hill, col make their home in Ville Platte. SMITH SOILEAU -r Mis lided with a car driven by J. Louella Soileau, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Soileau, was Tomlinson, 212 Main street, Enterprise Addition, as Dauzart pull, ed out from the curb. Betty Jane Deters, 15, Shreveport, was reported yesterday as married recently to Dallas Smith, son of Mrs. Ulysse Smith. Msgr, J.

M. Bourgeois, pastor of the VITS Emilie Vits, aged 8 years, of Libuse, died Monday, Oct. 29, 1943, at 7:15 p. m. She is survived by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Vits; one brother, Fred Vits; two sisters, Ann and Rose Vits, aP of libuse. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1945, at 2 p. at the Libuse cemetery, with interment in Libuse cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros.

daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 21, 1945. Name: Virginia Dale. Weight 6 ozs. GRAHAM T5 and Mrs.

Walton B. Graham (pee Rosa Ree Walters) of 138 Sunset Drive, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 21, 1945. Name: Alice Raye. Weight 8 8 ozs.

MOORE Mr. and Mrs. Everett Moore (nee Willie Phillip) of 1709 Ashley, announce the birth a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 21, 1945, at 12:40 a. m.

Name: Dorothy Elaine. Weight 8 6 ozs. PHILLIPS Mr. and Mrs. John David Phillips (nee Bernice Lut-trell) of Boyce, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, 1945, at 3:12 p.

m. Name: John David. Weight 6 lbs. GUFFEY Pfc. and Mrs.

Grady Grady Ozell Guffcy of Melder, announce the birth of a son at Murrell clinic, HATAWAY Mr. and Mrs. Harold Truman Hataway (nee Melba Maudine Brackman) of Dry Prong, announce the birth of a son at Texada Clinic, October 27, 1945, at 7:30 a. m. Name: Harold Lynn.

Weight 7 lbs. 1 oz. HALE S'Sgt. and Mrs. David Hale (nee Dale Martin) of 817 St.

Anne announce the birth of a son at Texada Clinic, October 26, 1945 5:30 p. m. Name: David Richard Evan. Weight 9 lbs. 12 ozs.

The Victory Loarj eighth and last of the war loans is no less important than those that have preceded it. For although the war is ended, billions of dollars are needed to bring our men home for the care of the wounded and rehabilitation of veterans, and for the task of reconverting the nation' smoothly and safely to a peacetime basis. Buy Victory Bonds! And help your community to meet its quota by buying your Bonds at home. The Guaranty Bank will be glad to handle your subscription. Guaranty HBaxk AMI THUST COMPANY ALEXANDRIA.

LOUISIANA i former Grant parish agent, has returned as agent for this district. Miss Tarwater was present for this meeting. After everyone had examined the exhibits and had finished their tests ind reports, lunch was served to more than 100 women. Miss Mary Vernon served as mistress of ceremonies and introduced the speaker, Mrs. Sam Levy, of Natchitoches.

Mrs. Levy tthose for her subject "Good Mrs. Sills, the president of the Natchitoches H. D. Council, was introduced and made a short talk.

The ceremony for the installation of officers was read by Miss Vernon for two vice-presidents, Mrs. Vivian Fralick and Mrs. M. McMickle, Mrs. Avis Fletcher, secretary-treasurer and Mrs.

Herbert Moss, reporter. Those who won prizes included Mrs. J. D. Boston, Montgomery; Mrs.

W. B. Letson, Roehelle; Mrs. Georgia Perry, Clear Creek; Mrs. J.

C. Cordozier, Montgomery; Mrs. W. P. Foster, Georgetown; Mrs.

Obie Mobley, Gray's Creek; Mrs. Eva Collins and Mrs. Ed Gil-crease from Verda; Mrs. W. C.

Byrd, Montgomery, Mrs. D. F. Wendorf, Sims, Mrs. Ora O'Quinn, Aloha, Mrs.

J. E. Partridge, Clear Creek. Judges serving for the various contests were Miss Irene Lord, Rapides; Lois Thompson, Colfax; Mis. Alice Blackmail, Montgomery; Miss Marie Hadnot and Miss Sybil Futrell, Colfax.

Kochelle Garden Club The October meeting of Rochclls Garden club was held in the club room Tuesday, witn Mrs. W. B. Letson serving as hostess. Miss Mary Vernon the demonstration, which was missing from her home according to a report to the state police.

She was described as being 5 feet. 2 inches in height, weight 125 pounds, having blond curly hair, brown eyes, fair complexion. When last seen she was wearing a red plaid skirt, red Jersey sweater, red flannel jacket and brown shoes. She may be going to Portland, Oregon, in a blue Chevrolet coupe bearing an unknown Oregon license. WHITMARSH Mrs.

Annie Whitmarsh, 67, wife of D. E. Whitmarsh, 42(i Byron street, Pineville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1945, at 0:30 a. at the family residence.

She is survived by her husband; (two brothers, L. Miller, Pineville; D. B. Miller, Magda; one sister, Mrs. R.

Beauoboeuf, Pineville. Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1945, at 2:30 p. with interment in Craig cemetery near Center Point, under the direction of Hixson Bros. Catholic Church, Ville Platte, officiated.

Attendants were Misses Emerella Daire, Lola Mae Soileau and Ehtelie Smith; Lcroy Pjtre, Kerry Lee Fontenot and Dallas Pitre. ARDOIN-SAVANT Miss Gcr-nldine Savant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jules O. Savant, was married Saturday at the Mamou Catholic Church to Sgt.

Clifford Ardoin, U. S. Army. Attendants were Miss Elverta Ardoin and Mrs. Dorothy Fysedier, and Sgt.

F. Dean and Elvin Bertrand. The young couple will make their home in Mamou. DEVILLE BORDELON Miss Delia Rose Bordelon of the Plaisance community was niariied to Mr. Rodney Deville at the Catholic Church in Ville Platte.

Attendants were Miss Loy Vidrine and Mr. Huey Bordelon. Mrs. Deville is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Bordelon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Deville. car bearing a Tennessee license stolen at Shreveport, and a van and semi-trailer bearing a New Jersey license stolen at Houma.

O. E. Hemphill, 34, Route 2, Winnficld. was placed under arrest at 2 p. m.

Tuesday by the state police at Tullos. Hcmphiu was charged with driving a car while he was under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Ray Tony, Tioga, and Mrs. Ruby Schoenfeld, 23, Alexandria were placed under arrest and taken to the parish jail at 10.05 last night by the state police Each was charged with fighting and disturbing the peace. The arrests were made at a night club about three miles west of Alexandria on state highway No.

20. A minor auto-truck collision that did $55 damage, about equally devided between the two vehicles, occurred at Meeker Tuesday. The car was driven by Va-lente Vasquez, 23, Lecompte, and the truck, which was parked, was in charge of Joe Lutz, 39, Route I from WnnrlaVt Unni Sgt. David V. Rosfcld, son of Mrs.

Ruby Rosfcld, Lake Charles, was the only Louisiana casualty released today by the war department. Sgt. Rosfcld was reported as army dead in the European regions. A sweet potato which had grown through the center of a belt buckle, and developed on either side of the buckle, was the novel sight brought to this office by Mrs. Mary E.

Smith of Jackson street extension. The potato was grown on her farm by her son, Graham Smith I'ineville Branch Camp Livingston Facility LOUISIANA'S LARGEST STATE BAINK PRINT Lieutenant Commander DftnAlitar mfA Einnril Anmnt nl thm llnitsri tt Mtmbti Fdrar Dtpoiil lnturnc Corporation CALHOOX Mrs. Mary Adella Odom Calhnon, 79, died in Houston, Texas, Oct. 30, 1945, at 8 a. at the home ot her son.

whom she was visiting. She is survived by six sons, W. E. and R. H.

Calhnon. Houston; O. J. Calhoon, El Dorado, D. E.

Calhoon, Alexandria; VV. D. Cal- refinishing linoleum Plans were completed lot LETTERS WE LIKE TO WRITE 1 1 1, Bunkie. advised State Trooper achievement day, which was on hoon. El Paso; F.

P. Calhoon, Tole-John Meeker, who made an in- I Saturday at Camp Grant-Walker. do, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. ind Mrs. AltoruR Print (nee Myrtle Lea Smith) of Cheneyville announce tue birth of a son at Baptist hospital, New Orleans, Octobers, 1945, at 1:27 a.

m. Name: John Dave. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. HARMSCII Mr. and Mrs.

Gerson Ray Harnisch (nee Ethel Fleming) of Baton Rouge announce the birth of a daughter at Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium. Oct. 25, 1945. Name: Carol Annette. Maternal grandparent, Mrs.

Charles Fleming' of Monroe. Paternal grandparent, Mrs. Charles Harnisch. JOINNIDES Pvt. and Mrs.

Arthur John Joinnides (nee Mary vestigation. Reports of the years work were Olen Sevedge, Miss Juamta Cal The garage and service station made at this meeting. In Novem hoon, Pineville; Mrs. Wallace Carter, Alexandria. Funeral services were conducted at the Glenmora Baptist Church, Wednesday, Oct.

31, 1945 at 2:30 p. with interment in Glenmora. PERSONALS (from daiurtlajr't Uiilyt Mrs. S. E.

Bowers, of New Orleans, is spending the week-end with Lt. Bowers' raicnts at Alfalfa. Lt. Bowers, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, is sta-tionsd in Calcutta, India. Miss Alice Cox arrived Friday evening from Lecompte, where she is a member of the faculty of the school.

This morning she departed (or Brcaux Bridge, where she will be the fuest of Miss Joy Angel, who was a S. L. I. classmate, and to attend the wedding of Miss Angel's rister, which will take place this afternoon. ber, tne election of officers will be held and members are urged to be present.

At the close of the meeting refreshments were served to these ladies: Mrs. H. O. Baker, Mrs. Herbert Bennett, Mrs.

Dewey Tem of Luttrell Bros, at Glenmora was entered yesterday morning or Tuesday night and two auto cas-insjs. a 550 by 17 and 000 by lfi Atlas, a box of tools with the initials C. S. on the most of then were reported missing, accord ing to information given by Sheriff NUGENT Allen Nugent, 74, of Roehelle, died at the family resi- ple, Mrs. J.

C. Thompson, Mrs. C. Grady Kelley today. C.

Killingsworth, Miss Vernor and dence Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1945, at I wo runaway boys were re- i Mrs. Herbert Moss. 8:15 a. m.

He is survived bv his ported at Shreveport yesterday advised state police. They were I i described as Herbert Mitchell, 15, tnil5ree5 J1QTGQ height 5 feet, 3 inches, weight lb Advantages bv Navv tiniinds. liavinr? lirow hair and wife; one son. David Nugent, Pineville; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Strickland, Mrs.

Blanche French, Roehelle; Mrs. Grace Rambo, Tullos; Mrs. Lillian Scroacs. Pme- (From ludav't Dallyi A 1935 black Ford sedan owned by D. M.

Powell, route 2, Colfax, was stolen from a parking place in the 700 block on Third street shortly before noon yesterday. City police listed the Louisiana license as number 250-766. Only one automobile was stolen in Louisiana yesterday, according to a report to the state police. That was a tan and orange colored 1940 Hudson sedan bearing license No. 228-101 and motor number 44-30338 stolen at Lake Charles.

Nathaniel Swanie, 51, Cheneyville, was placed under arrest yesterday by State Trooper wf R. Anding, stationed at Bunkie. Swanie was charged with driving a car while he was under the Influence of intoxicating liquor and was brought to the Rapides parish jail. A five cent per pound increase on the ceiling price of butter will go into effect November 8, Rapides parish OPA officials said today. This increase has been allowed by the government to take care of the withdrawal of the subsidy to dairy producers.

(Prom Wednesday'! Dallyi S'Sgt. Kenneth C. Hebert husband of Mrs. Virginia Hebert, Algiers, and Pvt. Sam W.

Rut- 1 The navy has added more inducements to its long list ot enlistment and re-enlistment advan- f'l, ville; two brothers, Ab Nugent, Baton Roougc; Wade Nugent, i Roehelle. eyes, wearing blue overalls, a wine colored jacket, brown shoes, white shirt and bareheaded. The other was Maurice Munn. 15. height 5 A Branch, in charce ol flip Alex- Funeral services are being conducted today, Nov.

1, 1945, at andria office, announced today i from ruesdar'a Daily1 Mr. and Mrs. D. DeWitt Dichl and their small daughter, Diane, of Springhill, and Capt. and Mrs.

Earl J. Wauh of Roswell. N. were the week-end guests of Mrs. J.

T. Crittenden and children, Jerry and Pat. Mr. Arthur Borron of Colfax is a patient of the Baptist Hospital. Mrs.

E. L. Cargill is a patient at the Baptist Hospital following an operation which was performed last week. I p. at the Georgetown cemetery, with interment in Georgetown eecmetry, under the direction of Hixson Bros.

We shall be glad to arrange the Per-, sonal Bank Loan you requested. sign and return the enclosed papers. feet, 6 inches, weight 125 pounds having brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, wearing khaki pants and a plaid shirt. Ada Pearl Moran, 10, was reported to have runaway from her home at Baton Rouge yesterday according to information given to state police. She was described as being 5 feet, 2 inches Summarizing ew enlistment advantage? offered since hostilities ceased.

Chief Braivli sa.n the navy is: (li moderating physical standards: i2( ottering enlistments tor two, thiee. four and six years; i3i paying a re -enlistment gratuity in all pay grades for each year served with full credit for past active duly in the U. S. N. mak.

ing immediate pavmrnt of mustering out Elizabeth Fancher) of 1316 Madison, Alexandria, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 27, 1945, at 1:55 p. m. Name: Paul. Weight 8 lbs.

8 ozs. BR ITT A IN Mr. and Mrs. Irving L. Brittain (nee Flossie Corine Willford) of Pineville announce the birth of a son at Texada Clinic, October 29, 1945, at 9:30 a.

m. Name: Roger Hickman. Weight 8 lbs. 8 ozs. WILLIAMS Cpl.

and Mrs. Morgan James William? (nee Jimmie Fayc Smith) of 2907 Southwood Alexandria, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 27. 1945, at 3:15 p. m.

Name: Charles Thomas. Weight 8 lbs. BUCKL1N 1st Lt. and Mrs. Lincoln Brice Bucklin (nee Laura Beryl Cunningham) of Route 1, Pineville, annour.ee the btrth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct.

29, 1945. at 2:05 a. m. Name: Kathleen Anne. Weight 7 lbs.

13' 2 ozs. CHELLETTE Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chellette of Rosa, announce the birth of a daughter, Elaine Marie, on Oct. 28, 1945, at Knoll Infirmary, Bunkie, La.

COBURN Mr. and Mrs. James Byrant Coburn (nee Rutliora Hawkins) of Route 2, Pineville, BLOTNER Mrs. Belle Lcin-vand Blotner, wile of the late Charles Blotner, 3023 i I a street, New Orleans, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1945, at 6:15 a.

pay. 14 giving thirty-day re-enlistment lea in height, Weight lit) Pounds, 1 for full period enlistment or re-rn. iKrorn Wednetilav'a Utllv Joe M. Haas and George Bethea of Brooknaven, both appren-ice seamen, V-5 U. N.

are he euests nf the former's narents. having light brown bushy hair. Ilstment made to July 1, 1948; 161 I reopening the Tption on men of the! 1 m. She is survived bly five sons. You can get a Personal Bank Loan by tadt 11 you cant call at the bank in person.

fust three pay grades to receive either i Abe and Herman Blotner. Alex- ledge, husband of Mrs. Bethel A. fair complexion, wearing red sweater, navy blue skirt and may be accompanied by Geraldine Miles, 16 years of age. Mr and Mrs.

Sam Haas at their "utledge, Epps, were the two home, Oak Hah in Bunkie. Sea- I Louisiana casualties reported today men Haas and Bethea have been i D' the War Department. They irrn diiviMP. WAR BOND5 3 moiey allowance for quarters or de- andria- I nnis nnH lnh ii pendent or a family allowance: and Lollls f1 Joseph Blot- assunng ait gi i ll of rights benefits at i rer. rev Orleans; Max Blotner, the end of he enlistment period Detroit, three dauchters Another new ruling announced todav ii rrr by the navy to its recruiters, he said.

Alrs JtlcK JOtfC, Springfield, permits all discli.ugrd na men reen- Mrs. Gcoi'2e i I BOYCF YOUTH MISSING 1W i'nlm 1ft vc to enliM on a permanent basis Mrc at tiieir Ian rating, whether permanent rvcer dj 1 lllltllll VICIII- bers, Monroe. i i-poi icu a in s.s 1 1 1 24 ii ins nome or inmporai. Ildtt r- -tllllfi Iff A tflii mil! in Services were conducted at the Et Boyce luesdav, advised the: 4i I veterd.i tor Nev Oi leans to take final students in the navii aviation Iraining cours at Mississippi College and in a few days will go to New Orleans, where will continue the course at the Tulane University, 1 The eyes control and direct most of the movement of hands and legs, and if the cyei are closed, a person will walk in were reported as army dead in the European region. iFrom rhursday'i Ddilyi Three, motor vehicles were stolen yesterday, two of which were recovered, advised the state police.

A black, 1940 Ford coupe bearing license No. 129-381 and motor number 18-52389R6 was stolen at Madisonville. The recovered machines were a Ford m. 1 1 1 mmBtm 1 funeral home today, Thursday, Nov. 1, 1945, at 10 a.

m. Interment in Beth Israel cemetery, Canal street. 1 r- fin am 1 ctntc -i- oa pre-inductun pl vsicals. Chief Branch being 5 feet inches in height said. Thev are- T.

L. Gint7. Pineville; weighing 135 pjunds. having light '1Tn', it stref I.lovd SUrlev MfClenrton, Le- brown hair and wearing blue pants irompv; M.ix Rudolph pmiard, 715 Second Shirt. end street: Frarr Charles Joseph.

Bun- i kip; Clifton Joseph Chatelain. Mansura. AGENT OF THE 8 1 niturve Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RISHER Mrs. Marguerite Rosa Ruber, Charles, died l.a and Claude Allison Lcvincr, Alex-I andna. I circle.

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