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THE WEEKLY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA. RAPIDES PARISH. LA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1947 PAGE TWO Marriages TirAST TV JOHNSON Mr. 1 Out-of-Town Churches-Clubs Hessmer F.

F. A. S. C. Ducote, supervisor of Avoyelles parish schools, was speaker at the Hessmer-Evergreen joint chapter farmer initiation lbs.

10 ozs. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. S.

West, of El Dorado, Ark. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. R.

Pilkington, of Alexandria, La. DEVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Auldy D. Deville (nee Jane Mutton) of Lee street extension, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital November 1, 1947, at 7 a.

m. Annie Barksdale Oden. She was married to Mr. Rush in 1896, and lived in Ray ville until 1896 when they moved to Alexandria. Mr.

Rush preceded her in death three years. He was an employee of the Town Talk for many years. Mrs. Rush was a devout member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and was very active in church work until her recent illness. She is survived by one son, Harmon J.

Rush, of Alexandria, and one daughter, Mrs. Bingham C. Stewart of New Orleans, and one grandson, Harmon J. Rush, of Alexandria. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov.

4, 1947 at 11 a. m. in the Hixson Bros, chapel with Rev. Franklin M. Segler officiating.

Interment was in the Rapides cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros. Funeral Home. if 1 '3 Mrs. James R. Sprouse, of i Maryland avenue; 015 grandparents, Mr.

and Mr, Owens of Alexandria, uid nal grandparents, Mr anH W. L. Sprouse of The funeral serviS wa. ft at 2 p. m.

Thursday Novemh el(1 1947, in the Hixson' Interment was in the Gr 1 wood Memorial park under tk direction of Hixson Bros. pJj BALL Mrs. Bertha Louise 54, of 2044 Levin street, died vember 5, 1947 at 1:15 rn the Baptist hospital. She is vived by one sister, Mrs iw?" Milton, of Carthage, Miss ry The funeral service wili be today, Nov. 6, 1947, at 4 i4 in the St.

Ritajs Catholic church' Interment will be in the fi' wood Rapides cemetery under direction of Hixson 4 us CM 4 1" so I 1 MISS PAULINE ROSHTO Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roshto of Route 2, Pineville, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Pauline Roshto, to Mr.

Chirence Cockerham of Jena, son of Mrs. Bernice Cockerham. The wedding will be solemnized Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 o'clock in the evening at the New Hope Baptist Church. Out-of-Town Society Barbara Brunson Weds Porter Wright BUNKIE, Nov.

5 (Special) Misi Barbara Brunson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brunson of Bunkic, became the bride of Mr. Porter Wright, son of Mr. George Wright and the late Mrs.

Wright, at a beautiful ceremony held at the old Bayou Rouge Baptist church at Evergreen at 5 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25. Rev. D. A.

Youngblood officiated. During the candle lighting Miss Darris Beard sang "Because" and "Always" accompanied by Miss Lela May Nash. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Dan Brunson, wore a wedding gown of satin worn with a long train and a fingertip veU of illusion, held with a tiera of seed pears. Her bouquet of lillies of the valley was centered with a single white He maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Scott of Houston, wore American beauty taffeta and carried pink carnations.

The bridesmaids, Miss Geraldine Goodloe of Lake Charles and Mrs. Ralph Couvillion of Bunkie, wore taffeta gowns made on identical lines. Both wore pink plumes in their hair and carried bouquets of white carnations tied with pink streamers. Mr. John Jeter Wright, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Messrs. Clay Wright and Eoyd Quirk. Messrs. William and Robert Wright were ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. S. Wright of Evergreen Mrs. James McNamara and Mrs.

I. M- Porter, both of Vac-herie, sisters of the groom, were co-hostesses. After the reception the young couple left for a week's stay in Hot Springs, after which they will be at home at Glocamora larm, near Evergreen. Self Culture Club Meets in Oakdale OAKDALE, Nov. 6.

(Special) "Kingblood Royal" by Sinclair Lewis was reviewed by Mrs. E. Alexander at the meeting of the Self Culture Club, held Monday night at the home of Mrs. D. F.

Burkhalter. Announced was the next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Jerome Case, with Thanksgiving for the theme of the program. Answering the roll call wilh "current events were Mrs. J.

E. Alexander, Mrs. G. S. Griffith, Mrs.

Harry Allen, Mrs. B. G. Swarthout, Mrs. J.

R. Rogers, Mrs. Roy Clark, Mrs. Elmon Tonn, Miss Ida Widney, Mrs. M.

V. Hargrove, Mrs. A. R. Melton, Mrs.

D. F. Burkhalter, members; Mrs Rosa Cook, Mrs. Katie Smith. Mrs.

C. M. Salomn of Carthage, Texas. i ALEXANDRIA HAMILTON MAT JONESBORO Nov. cial)-Alexandria Hamilton 77, died early Sunday at the hZ' of his daughter, Mrs.

Roy Alexandria. Funeral services were held Mob. clay afternoon at the Bantte church in. Jonesboro with the Rev J. W.

Buckner, pastor, and the ReV- Aadia, officiating Burial will be in the JonesboJ cemetery under the direction If the Southern funeral home May was born in Vienna in 187 and lived in Jonesboro for 35 yea until he moved to Alexandria about a year ago to live with hii daughter. He was secretary trea surer of the Jackson parish police jury for 20 years, parish tax assessor for two terms, mayor of Jonesboro for one term, and a re presentative from Jackson parish While living in Jonesboro he was an active worker in the Baptist church and a member of the Masonic lodge. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Morgan: and Mrs. C.

L. Mc-Crary, Arcadia; two sons, A. May, New Orleans; and SSgt John W. May, Keeslcr Field, Miss a half brother and four grand-' cnuaren. Political Announcements For Stale Representative We art authorized to announct JESSE DOYI.E at a candidate (or election ai Stat R.

resontative from Hapides parish, lubect to the action of the Democratic prl- Yf" are authorized to announce JOHN R. HUNTER. JR. at a candidate for re-election StiU Representative from Rapides Parish, nib. jert to the action of the DeraocriUe primary ot January zu.

law. With a Smile I 1 11 ROBERT Alvin Texada Robert, 61, of Wardville, died at his residence, at 8 :0 1 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1947.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs Linda Robert, of Wardville, one son, Woodrow W. Robert, of San Diego, two brothers, John Robert, of Addis, and Frank N. Robert, of Shreveport, three sisters, Mrs. A. S.

Gresham, of Shreveport, Mrs. D. C. Fuller, of Shreveport and Mrs. Ben H.

Baker of Fish-ville. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday in the Kramer Funeral home. Interment will be in the Greenwood Memorial Park under the direction of Kramer Funeral home.

NUGENT T. A. Nugent, 56, of Kerville, Texas, died Tuesday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Roberts Nugent; one brother, R.

O. Nugent of Alexandria, and one sister, Mi's. Lena Hanks of Baton Rouge. BRANCH W. W.

Branch. 86, Otis, died at 10:45 a. m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1945.

He is survived by his wife, seven sons, J. W. of Boyce, John of Zimmerman. Joe of Otis, Rufus of Alexandria, Oscar of DeRidder, Irvin of Longleaf, and Steve of Glen-dale, and three daughters, Mrs. C.

J. Taylor, Alexandria, and Mrs. Fannie Myers and Mrs. Nancy Tooley, Glendale, Ore. Funeral services were held at 2 p.

m. Thursday at Dewell cemetery with Hixson Bros, funeral home in charge of arrangements. SrROUSE Carolyn Jean Sprouse, 2 months old, died at 5:55 p. m. Tuesday, November 4, 1947, in the Baptist hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Wt HO Courteous Service FHA 5 r' HOME i Li MISS POLLY PRICE NOVEMBER BRIDE-ELECT Among November weddings will be that of Miss Polly Price, whose engagement and approaching marriage to Mr. U. L. Baum, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Baum of Pollock, is announced today by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ado Price of Pollock. The wedding will take place Nov.

22' at the Friendship Baptist church in Pollock. E. N. Teasley, and Mrs. Lydia Mary Johnson, com oi Aiexanuna, were married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev.

E. J. Vallery, 815 Erion street, Pineville, rift witnesses were Miss Far- rie Leonard, Mrs. W. L.

Leonard and Mrs. Agnes I onvette. T.ANDRY-PONTHIEUX Mr. Hanson Joseph Landry, and Miss Betty Jane Ponthleux, both oi Alexandria, were married at the hnme of the officiating minister. Rev.

E. J. Vallery, 815 Erion street, Pineville, Oct. 30. The oniciai witnesses were Mrs.

Asnes P. Gri- vette, Miss Elfaye Ponthieux, and Mr. Barry Dauzat. JOIIXSON-CL'PP Mr. Oliver Jimmie Johnson, of Pitkin, and Miss Daisy Bell Cupp of Alexandria, were married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev.

E. J. Vallery Nov. 3 at 10:30 p. m.

The witnesses were Mrs. James H. Johnson, Mr. John F. Cupp and Mr.

J. H. Brossctt. PENDERGRASS-HENDRICK Mr. Floyd Denton Pendergrass and Miss Frances Florence Hendrick, both of Alexandria, were married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev.

E. J. Vallery, Nov. 5 at 2 p. m.

The official witnesses at the double ring ceremony: Mrs. J. H. Hendrick, mother of the bride, Mrs. F.

M. Kitchen and Mr. Floyd M. Kitchen. TALK OF THE TOWN i from miY- umy1 Mrs.

W. J. Furlong, Shreve-port, told state police here yesterday that she lost a lady's brown suitcase containing some clothing, a compact and between $75 and $100 between Bunkie and Baton Rouge before noon. Charity Hospital reported the treatment of two patients, both negroes, and both of whom were discharged after treatment. Frank Jones ,37, of Pineville, suffered a laceration of the right leg, sustained while chopping wood.

Earl Moore, 38, of 2606 Wise street, had a laceration of the scalp and bruises of both eyes. A car stolen Wednesday night from Veterans hospital was recovered about 9 p. m. yesterday by Sheriff's Deputies Lee Smith and Marshall Cappel. The car was in running condition when foflnd, Sheriff Grady L.

Kelley said. State police have been notified and will contact the owner, Gus Stacy, a Texas resident now visiting his brother at Veterans Hospital. 'From Saturday's Dallyl Among 28 men students at Louisiana State University who recently qualified for membership during the past spring or summer sessions into Phi Eta Sigma, national scholastic fraternity, were Jimmie C. Nance of Alexandria, sophomore in the College of Chemistry and Physics; William H. Jones, of Alexandria, freshman in the junior division, and Robert Smith of Lecompte, junior in the College of Commerce.

(From Monday'! Daily) State troopers made two arrests over the weekend, taking into custody Alfred W. Duncan, 18, and Marvin W. Wessling, 31, both of route one, Pineville, on charges of disturbing the peace. Both were arrested by Troopers V. Taylor and James Price at 6:15 p.

m. Saturday at a Kingsville cafe. Rev. J. Hodge Alves of St.

James Episcopal church was accompanied to Oakdale Sunday night, where he went to hold services of baptism and Holy Communion. The services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Cather. Charles Cather, a young son of the family, was baptized.

(From Wednesday's Daily) Harry Dozart, route one, Alexandria, told city officers yesterday that his black Sedan had been stolen from Seventh and Fisk streets. He had left the key in the ignition, he said. He listed the 1947 Louisiana license num ber as 257-049. DEATHS DOMITE Mrs. Susan Isom Bomite, 68, of 1828 Lee street, died Friday, October 31, 1947, at 7:30 a.

m. in a local hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. I. N.

Michael, and Mrs. Al bert Velotta, both of Alexan dria, one son, Anthony J. Do- mite, of Echo, one brother, Ellis Isom, of Alexandria, one sister, Mrs. Theressa Ceasor, ot Alexandria, and three grand children. The funeral service was held at 2:30 p.

ro. Sunday, Nov 2, 1947 in the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Interment was in the Greenwood Memorial park under the direction of Kramer Funeral home. BOYD Ronald Larry Boyd, 13 days old died Oct. 31, 1947 at 3 p.

in a local hospital. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.

Boyd, of Pineville, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. A. L. Boyd, ot ury Frong. The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov.

1, 1947 at 3:30 p. m. in the Hixson chapel. Interment was in the Greenwood-Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Bros. Funeral home.

BRUYNIXCKX Felix Bruy-ninckx, of Bayou Rapides Road, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1947 at 9:20 a. m. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irma Bruyninckx, four sons, Louis who is a Brother in the order of Brothers of the Sacred Heart at Meteuche, N.

John Felix, and August, all of Alexandria, two daughters, Mrs. Blande Woodard, of Coushatta, and Mrs. Rose Mary Jones, of Wisner, one brother, Frank W. Bruyninckx, of Alexandria, two sisters, and two brothers, in Ttei. ghim, and nine grandchildren.

RUSH Mrs. Mary Oden Rush, 71, wife of the late Harmon J. Rush, died at the Baptist Hospital Sunday, Nov. 2, 1947 at 7:55 p. m.

She was born in Arcadia, November 9. 1875. anH woo Weight 7 lbs. 12 1-2 ozs. Maternal grandparenti Mr.

and Mrs. Sam L. Hutton of Birmingham, Ala. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs.

A. R. Deville, of Turkey Creek, La. DAUZART Mr. and Mrs.

Her-ley Dauzart (nee Velma Verzwy-velt) of Alexandria, announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital October 30, 1947 at 6:05 a. m. Name: Billy Louij Dauzart. Weight 3 lbs. 3 ozs.

Maternal grandparent: Mr. Joe VerzwyvelL of Alexandria, La. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Maruis Dauzart of Alexandria, La.

ECKART Sgt. S. J. Kckart (nee La Vern Snell) of 416 Elliott street, announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital, Oct. 23, 1947, at 5:20 a.

m. Name: Stephen James Weight 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

K. P. Snell of Hornbeck, La. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

F. W. Eckart of Beaver, Kansas. ARLEDGE Mr. and Mrs.

John F. Arledge (nee Juanita Cagle) of Pollock, announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital, Oct. 24, 1947, at 2:45 p. m. Name: John Franklin, Jr.

Weight 8 lbs. 12 1-2 ozs. Maternal grandparent: Mrs. Mattie Cagle of Simms, La. Paternal grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Arledge of Pollock, La. SWAFFORD Mr.

and. Mrs. Eddie B. Swafford (nee Irene Ware) of Colfax, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital Oct. 31, 1947, at 7:30 a.

m. Name: Angie Elizabeth. Weight 6 lbs. 10 ozs. Maternal grandparent: E.

L. Ware of Boyce, La. FHILLIPS Mr. and Mrs. Joe A.

Phillips (nee Willie Ruth Far-quhar) of 124 Cottage street, an nounce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital Oct. 31, 1947 at 7 p. m. Name: Nancy Jo. Weight 7 lbs.

3 ozs. Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. W. S.

Far-quhar of Homer, La. Paternal grandparent: Mrs. W. A. Phillips of Alexandria, La.

SOILEAU Mr. and Mrs. Aud-ley J. Soileau (nee Inez Gravel) of Ville Platte, announce the birth of a daughter at Ardoin's Sanitarium October 31, 1947. Name, Carol Louise.

Weight, 6 pounds, 12 ounces. PHILLIPS Mr. and Mrs. J. N.Phillips (nee Doris McCann), of 214 Shamrock avenue, Pineville, announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital November 3, 1947, at 4:20 a.

m. Name, Jimmie Allen. Weight, 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Otis McCann Pineville, La. Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lake Phillips of Libuc, La.

MILLER Mr. and Mrs. New ton RufscII Miller (nee Wilma Ledford) of 2324 Beech announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital Oct. 31 1947, at 3:20 p. m.

Name: Newton Russell Jr. Weight 8 lbs. 1 ozs. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs.

W. E. Ledford of 2324 Beech, Alexandria. Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Miller of 6610 Appoline, Dearborn, Mich. MACY Mr. and Mrs.

John R. Macy (nee Bettie E. Bishop) of Alexandria announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital Friday, October 31, 1947, at 12:10 a. m. Name, James Bishop Macy.

Weight, 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Maternal grandparent, John II. Bishop of Winchester, Indiana. Pater nal grandparent, R. R.

Macy of Winchester, Indiana. JOHNSON Mr. and Mrs. Rou- bert S. Johnson (nee D'Anice Mc Conathy) of Cheneyville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital November 3, 1947, at 6:25 p.

m. Name, Sue Anice. Weight, 6 pounds, 3 3-4 ounces. Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. D. McConathy of Coushat ta. La. Paternal grandparent, Mrs.

M. B. Johnson of Alexandria, La. MELTON Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Meltotn (nee Genevieve Matthews) of 2107 Lee street announce the birth of a daughter at Texada Clinic October 21, 1947, at 1:17 p. m. Name, Carolyn Louise. Weight, 5 pounds, 3'i ounces. Maternal grandparent, Mrs.

Blanche Matthews. Paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Melton, of Alexandria.

STRAUGHAN Mr. and Mrs. Otto Straughan (nee Oneta Hicks) of Pollock, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital Nov. 3, 1947, at 12:22 p. m.

Name: Kenneth Lynn. Weight 6 lbs 6 ozs. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hicks of Colfax, La.

FOX Mr. and Mrs. John Bar-rette Fox of Dry Prong, announce the birth of a son at Murrell Clinic Hospital November 3, 1947, at 4:20 p. m. Name: John Norman.

Weight 8 lbs. BARTH Mr. and Mrs. Carl II. Barth (nee Helen Myers) of South River, N.

announce the birth of a son at St Peter Hospital, New Brunswick, N. Nov. 2, 1947, at 9:35 a. m. Name: Carl Joseph.

Weight 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Myers of Alexandria. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. Barth, of South River, N. J. -t- Announce Suspension of Wisner Herald WISNER, Nov. 6.

(Special) A temporary suspension of The Wisner was announced this week by Jay Paul Wade, editor-manager of the Catahoula Publishing of Jonesville which publishes The Herald, The Jonesville Booster and The Catahoula Newi of OKA Shit1 A borde, Royston Charrier, Huron Ponthier, Belvie Scallan, Oris Gremillion, George Poret, Gary i Ponthier, Ewell Bordelon, Milburn Ducote, Royale Villemarette, La-; niel Dauzat, Roland Robert, Ru dolph Gremillion, and Roland Gaspard. FUNERAL OF JAt MESSER OAKDALE. Nov. 5. (Special) Funeral services for Jack Messer, 65.

of Ville Platte, were held Monday at the McCormick cemetery, with interment following under the direction of Hargrove Funeral Home. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily of Ville Platte; three daughters, Mrs. George Clark of Turkey Creek; Miss Florence Mes.sr of Forest Hill; Mrs. Bessie Clark of Turkey Creek; three sons, William Messer, Albert Messer.

John Messer, all of Forest Hill: 38 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. 4 i VV iSV which was held in tvergreen on October 28. In his speech Mr. Ducote said the Future Farmers of America trains boys for leadership and good citizenship. There were fourteen from the Hessmer chapter elevated to the degree of chapter farmer, Reave Laborde, Huron Ponthier, Oris Gremillion, Laniel Dauzat.

Hoy-Eton Charrier, George Poret, Gary Ponthier, Royale Villemarette, Milburn Ducote, Rudolph Gremillion, Ewell Bordelon, Roland Robert Roland Goppard. After the ceremonies the Ever green chapter entertained with, refreshments. Soft drinks and hamburgers were served. Plans were made to make this annual affair with Hessmer being nost next year. This meeting was made especially "to practice brotherhood, honor rural opportunities and responsibilities and to develop those qualities of leadership which a Future Farmer should possess." St.

Anthony 4-11 Jaik-o-lanterns, witches, gob lins, and black cats peeped from every coiner of the hall as the St. Anthony Junior 4-H club members enjoyed a delightful Halloween party on the afternoon of Friday, October 31. The long tables were beautifully decorated in orange streamers, Halloween cutouts, and autumn berries. Hal loween cut-outs also lined the wall and streamers were draped from the windows. The table holding the prizes was centered with a huge jack-o-lantern surrounded by autumn berries.

Those in charge of the decorations weie Rosalie Farrino, Bernadette Kojis, Florence Moreau, and Gail Bordelon. Bingo games furnished the main entertainment. During the course of the afternoon a Halloween playlet was presented by the fourth graders. Elaine Barron, Barbara Deane Axtle, Rose Marie 3uillot, and Shirley Ducote prepared the refreshments for the party. Oak Grove W.

S. C. S. The Oak Grove Methodist W. S.

C. S. met at the home of Mrs. Dayton A. Clark Oct.

24, witn eight members present. The meeting was opened with song and prayer by Mrs. Loy Clark. The devotional was given by Mrs. Jeff Guillory.

The topic of the lesson was "The Gospel tor Our Generations" given by Mrs. Moss. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Beulah Richey. Refreshments were served.

Lafareue High School's 4-H Club The Lafargue high school's 4-H club held its second monthly meeting for this term recently in the school's auditorium After the meeting was called to order by the president, the peldge of allegiance was said and the "Star Spangled Banner" sung to the accompaniment of Alaine Saves, who played the piano. The secretary gave a report on the minutes of the last meeting which were approved by the club. Club members re-elected two club officers. Miss Dugais helped the group to select early projects and to score their health books. Arrangements were made for the next meeting.

Stewards of Lecompte Methodist Church Entertained at Supper Friday night, October 31, the newly elected stewards and their wives were guests of their pastor. Rev. Clyde T. Shaw, at a chicken supper. Reports were made upon the successful year completed by the board, and the opportunities for service in the new conference year.

Special guests were Claudia Roby; Miss Kathleen Ray, who is to represent the Lecompte Mem odist church at the Methodist youth rally which is to be held at Cincinnati, Ohio, December 31; Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Atkinson, hon or guests; and Mr.

and Mrs. Wade Jones. Mr. and Mrs. W.

Robison, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Roby, Mr.

and Mrs. James I. Roby, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hoyt.

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scarbrock, Mr.

H. A. White and Dr. W. A.

Spence. Moreauville F. II. A. The F.

H. A. club of the Mo reauville high school held its second meeting of the semester in the home economics building. The meeting was called to order by Lcona Bordelon, president. A committee composed of Rosetta Lcmoine, Ruby Rita Gauthier, Sylvia Joffrion and Irene St.

Ro-main was appointed to make plans for a mother-daughter tea to be given during national F. H. A. week. The club selected a club mother, Mrs.

Sidney Joffrion. An entry in the national club song contest was discussed, after which the meeting was adjourned. Evergreen, Hessmer FFA Meeting The Evergreen and Hessmer chapters of the Future Farmers of America met for a joint Chapter Farmer initiation at Evergreen Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p. m.

The officers from the two chapters opened the ceremonies with the regular meeting and then proceeded with the initiation. The officers who presided were Norris Riche, president; Claudie Allbrit-ton, vice president; Clarence Clopton, treasurer; Cris Gremillion, secretary; John Bordelon, reporter, and Mr. C. J. Robin, advisor.

After the opening ceremonies the secretaries read the roll of members. There were 62 members present, consisting of the two chapters. The secretaries read the roll of the Greenhands to be raised to the degree of Chapter Farmers. The president then proceeded with the regular ceremonies by asking for a motion to that effect. The motion was made and carried.

The ceremonies were carried out and 25 members were raised to this Chapter Farmer degree. The members were presented with membership cards and the silver iff Si-! r. "5 IMPROVEMENT LOANS ARE NOW BEING FEATURED IN THE LOAN DEPARTMENT OF "THE FRIENDLY" irn ntn n- 113 rc iiWl ft TEIIICT rf 1 NSW TOUR DIPCSIIS IN THIS BANK INSUKtU American Art Week Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 Births LE1S Mr.

and Mrs. Kurt Lcis (nee Betty Jane Wakefield) of 1562 North Campbell street, Chicago, announce the birth of a son at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Sept. 21, 1947, at 6:30 a. m. Name: James Kurt.

Weight 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Maternal grandparents Rev. and Mrs. James E.

Wakefield, of 513 Pine street, Pineville. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leis, of Chicago, ROBERTSON Mr. and Mrs.

L. V. Robertson (nee Lessie Tar-ver) of Pollock, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital Oct. 21 1947 at 12:22 a. m.

Name: Margie Elaine. Weight 9 lbs. 3 1-4 ozs. Maternal grandparent: Mr. J.

R. Tarver of Pineville, La. Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

T. Robertson of Pollock, La. ELACKSHER Mr. and Mrs. W.

0. Blacksher of Hot Wells, announce the birth of a son at Charity Hospital, Pineville, Oct. 15. 1947, at 7:30 a. m.

Name: Daniel Reeves. Weight 9 lbs. 7 ozs. WHITE Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Lovelle White (nee Eula Mae Marsh) of Route 21, Alexandria, announce the birth of a son at Charity Hospital, Pineville, Oct. 29, 1947, at 11:43 a. m. Name: Steve Lovelle. Weight 7 lbs.

1 oz. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Marsh of Route 2, Alexandria. Paternal grandparents Mrs.

F. H. Peart and the late Mr. Garnet G. White of Route 2, Alexandria.

VINSON Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Vinson, (nee Hazel Crawly) of 214 Sunset Drive, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, October 27, 1947, at 11:38 p.

m. Name: Judy Ladelle. Weight 8 lbs. 9 ozs. Maternal grandparent Mrs.

Ida Crawley of Route 1, Pineville, La. Paternal grandparent Mrs. Mary Vinson of 131 Sunset Drive, Alexandria. COLE Sgt. and Mrs.

Luther Cole (nee Pauline McDanicl) of Wilda, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, October 26, 1947, at 8:40 p. m. Name: Leonard Irvin. Weight 7 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McDaniel of Wilda, La.

Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Connie Cole of Center Point, La. HATHORN Mr. and Mrs.

Brian Hathorn (nee Ethel Sikes) of Holloway road, Pineville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 31, 1947, at 1:15 a. m. Name: Patricia Colleen. Weight 6 lbs.

10 ozs. Maternal grandparent Mrs. J. F. W.

Sikes of Sikes, La. Paternal grandparent Mrs. J. F. Hathorn, Pineville, La.

SANDERS Mr. and Mrs. Pier-son J. Sanders of 1200 Magnolia street, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist Hospital, Nov. 1.

1847, at 4:20 a. m. Name: Elizabeth Ann. Weight 7 lbs. 9 1-2 ozs.

RICHEY Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gene Richey (nee Aline Jay West) of El Dorado, Arkansas, announce the birth of a son at Baptist Hospital, Oct. 30, 1947, at 11:58 p. m.

Name: Cecil Gene, Jr. Weight 8 a. MISS LOIS ELLEN JEANSONNE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L.

Jeansonne of this city announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Lois Ellen Jeansonne, to Mr. Huron Paul Normand, son of Mr. and Mrs. W'ilmore Normand of Mansura. The wedding will take place Sunday afternoon, Nov.

16, at 2 o'clock at the St. Rita Catholic Church. GROWING UP What he's going to be when he's a man, has more mean ing as a boy goes into his 'teens: Be in a position to fulfill your boy's aspirations, by having accumulated savings to pay for his education. Save generously: save regularly: save with a School Savings Account. emblem pins will be given out at a later date.

The president then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. S. C. Ducote, who delivered a very encouraging and educational mesae. The following other guests who attended the ceremonies were Mr.

A. J. Smith, principal of Evergreen high school, Mr. Landry and Mr. Suire, who are members of Southwestern Louisiana Institute and doing their practice teaching at Hessmer.

The adis-ers, Mr. Robin and Mr. Mayeux, gave remarks on the occasion and are looking forward to having this annually. The following members were initiated from the Evergreen chapter, Paul Barron. Earl ttc, Charles P'itaepont, Dorsev Dun bar, Lawrence Dubroc, Gene B'ir- min.

Berton Gremillion, Kov Gre million, Morris Johnson, Charles Roberts and Virgil Tanner. The Hessmer chapter members that were initiated are Reave La 3ilJAIMlTY UlAXK AiI THUST COMPANY ALEXANDRIA TINEVILLE Fifty-Three Years cf Uninterrupted Service to the Public Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the daughter of Alex Oden and.