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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1939 THE WEEKLY TOWN TALK. ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LA, Undelivered Birth Charles Stuckey, CHURCH LEADERS EN CONFERENCE HERE Notification Do you know the parents I Attention Given Surplus of Farms NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9. (By A. D.

F.J. Iynch, director of the southern farm research laboratory to be established in New Orleans, will devote much of the persons named below? A Parish Health Unit AlexarS La. These children were 'Q since 1930 and have not recejS their notifications of birth rJj er, J. Floyd Ethridge, a conductor on the Missouri Pacific railroad, and one sister. Miss Myrtle Ethridge, both of 426 Fifteenth street.

Funeral services were held at Hixson chapel at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and interment was mada in Greenwood Memorial Park, under the supervision of Hixson Brothers, local funeral directors. Mrs. Elliott was the daughter ot the late Mr. and Mrs. George L.

Ethridge, who were residents of Alexandria for many years. Mrs. Elliott has been an instructor in the Alexandria public schools for nearly years, 12 of retention towards finding new Aged 86, Dies at Broussard, La. Charles H. Stuckey, 86, a resident of Central Louisiana fot about 70 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

E. W. Brown, at Broussard, at 2:50 a. m. today.

Mr. Stuckey had been visiting his daughter in Broussard for about a week. Although his health had been failing for several years, he became seriously ill Monday. The passing of Mr. Stuckey came as a great shock to his many France, Britain Apply 'Pressure' to End Civil War 'Futility' of Further Resistance Is Pointed Out BY HENRY C.

CAS5IDY PARIS, Feb. A. and Britain brought ex tration. uses for farm products' surplus, Mr. Lynch said after his arrival in Mew uneans last nignr.

An effort Is being made bj Rapides Parish Health Unit liver these certificates in eration with the Department Commerce, Bureau of Mr. Lynch left for Beaumont, '4 Texas, today to attend a meeting of the Gulf States Chemurgic Association and will return to New Washington, p. C. The health unit offices am Orleans Sunday. friends and relatives.

He was cated on the second floor of Gremillion building at Second which were served in the Rosenthal grammar school, and a yeai and a half in the West End grammar school Washington streets. The phone born near Bishopville, S. Feb 25, 1852, and came to Alexandria. March 11. 1871.

Partial lists of these namei be printed in the Town Talk Mr. Stuckey was a retired bridge and general construction Gov. Leche in N. 0. Baptist Hospital NEW ORLEANS, Feb.

9. (Bv A. Governor Richard W. Lechc came here last night from his Covington home and entered the Baptist. Hospital for treatment for arthritis.

Friends said he might have several teeth CARROLL At the family residence, in Marthaville, at 12:30 o'clock p. on Thursday, February 2, 1939, Mrs. Isidore James Carroll, aged 81 years, month and two days. contractor. He also held such po sitions as engineer, pilot and cap' tain of Red river steamboats.

During his career as a contrac time to lime. The names foy In Dart: Name DaUofJ Mathews, John Arnold, Jr j.J Mathews, Louis Henry MatHews, Martha Ann 27 11.11...... CUl-l tor. Mr. Stuckey built the first Pictured above are three prominent Louisian a pastors who participated In the Louisiana Baptist Preachers' Evangelistic Conference which end ed a three-day session here today.

From left to right they are Dr. L. T. Hastings, Monroe, presi dent of the state convention; Dr. B.

C. Land, Winn-field, and Dr. C. W. Culp, Shreveport.

Deceased is survived by two Methodist church in Pineville. mauicws, omncy iviamie A ii Maurer. George Charle-, J1 Mavatw JimM st.r! 1 constructed the steamboat "Oce- --i Mavenx. child of Nicholas and ola," was general foreman during the construction of Alexandria sons, J. T.

Carroll and C. L. Carroll of Marthaville; one daughter, Mrs. R. E.

Waldrop of Mansfield, twenty-three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. treme pressure to bear today for nn end to the Spanish civil war and its threats to European stability. The British cruiser Devonshire stood off Minorca, reportedly on a mission to arrange surrender of that Mediterranean island, one of the Spanish government's last bastions of resistance. The French government was understood to have communicated with the defenders of Madrid, mainland stronghold of the government, to urge the futility of further resistance there. Although Premier Negrin of the Madrid-Valencia government and his die-hard supporters, driven out of northern SDain to the French frontier, appeared firm in their determination to cany on the war, French ofiicials and the press reflected hope a peace could be concluded Soon.

President Azana, partisan of TH-are wbo left Soain Sunday in S-id 3IRTHS PREACHERS Hall. Louisiana College. Mayeux, Alee, Jr V. A -1 The deceased was a resident of The funeral procession left the WISE Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. several Central Louisiana towns Mayrux, Earl the Fem Park cemetery, Natchitoches, under the direction of Morgan Bros, of Natchitoches. Pallbearers were: W. W.

Wilson, Henry Bernard, Nolan Chatelain, Max Mallory, D. T. Tarleton and Edwin Brown. family residence at 2 clock Friday afternoon, going to the Mar and was named the first mayor of EI1D SESSION (CONTINUE FROM PAUB ONE) l-a. Colfax.

Wise (Edna House), Mora, announce the birth of a daughter, Willie Evelyn, Wednesday, January 25, 1939, at 4:30 p. m. thaville Baptist church, where services were conducted by the He was the last living man hav Ing a part in the construction of depots, hridges ard section houses that numbers were important but Mayeux, Ethel Julia Mayeux, Gloria Ray Mayeux, Manuel Mayeux, Patrricia Mayeux child of Johnnie and Glad Mayo, Dan Mayo. Don Maybou. ch id of Leo and Alice Mayo, D-nald Kenneth Mayce, Charlie.

Jr Means, Bttie Jean Mraux, Richard Pollock Medica, Mary Aneeline on the Texas ana racwc raiuucni Rapides Citizens Cooperate With Poultrymen's Plan Rapides parish citizens are cooperating with the national poultry improvement plan, according to Mrs. Euna Dykes, home demonstration agent, and 45 poultry raisers with 2.343 chickens have entered the program. Those cooperating so far include Mrs. Mary Geron, Edgar Jordan, J. E.

Thorsell, Miss Daisv Giles, T. F. Kelly, Mrs. E.A. An-dries, Mrs.

P. T. Haworth, Mrs. Rev. Gilbert St Andrews, the pastor, after which interment was made in the Marthavill Baptist cemetery, under the direction of Morgan Brothers, of 3-1 1-3 HU J.I.' not "all-important." This group at Pentecost saw the need and de in Louisiana.

He was the son of Dr. Howcl WEBER Mr. and Mrs. E. A.

Weber, 2143 Lee street, Alexandria, announce the birth of a son, Eugene Albert, weighing pounds, 6 ounces, Tuesday January 31, 1939. ll1 Mid Stuckey and Caroline Ehzabctn termined to pay the cost. They recognized their responsibility for the unsaved of the world. They were spirit filled and directed. Wainwrieht Stuckey.

Mr. Stuckev 11. 1. GAY At the family residence, Colfax, at 11:15 a. on Sunday, February 5, 1939, Louis Bennett Gay, aged 55 years.

Deceased was born at Robeline and was reared there and at Zwolle, La. He had been a resident of Colfax for thirty years. For many years, he was engaged in the lumber business, having been connected with the Big Pine Lumber Company. For the past was married twice. Both wive Dreceded him in death.

Med'ca. Mary Frances 1 1 They were witnesses with a great The deceased is survived iv l.lt-KHlllta, L.UIJT Meeison. Lovd Carv Melancon, Henry Arthur an apparent split with Negrin, arrived in Paris by train this morning from his temporary retreat at Collonges. He was to confer with French officials. The president was met by a gospel.

Every gospel sermon must have good news in it to three children: Mrs. L. Bergeron of Alexandria: Mrs. E. W.

Brown WHITE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White of Pineville announce the birth of a son Wednesday, February 1, 1939, weighing nine pounds. Name: Bobby Ray. Melancon, James Allen j.jjj qualify as a gospel sermon.

of Broussard. and John L. Stuckev CALVIT At Napoleonville, La at 6:30 p. on Monday, February 6, 1939, Mrs. Susie Duke Calvii, aged 65 years.

Deceased was a native of Alexandria, and had resided here practically her entire life. She was a woman of many admirable traits of character and hu passing will be a severe shock to wieiancon. jonn miner Mellon, Patricia Ann Mellon, Richard David n.j, The largest attendance of the of Minden. Three brothers: A. Stuckev of Boyce; John R.

Stuck- Rie'fr, Biuv Kay Melder, Jack Owen ji.J conference heard Dr. M. E. Dodd of Shreveport, last night. Fully it tt ev of Alexandria, ano w.

Meneman. leucine thirteen years he has been engaged in planting operations on the Mirabeau plantation near Colfax. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. 1,000 persons were present. For Stuckev of Shrevpiort.

Two sis- Mercer, Hnooie sue mercer, james iwiwin the first time during the three Mrc Marhpn. O' KELLEY Mr. and Mrs. A. D.

Kelley (Vera Walker), 75 Sixteenth street, Alexandria, announce the birth of a son weighing 9 1-2 pounds, Thursday, February 3, 1939, at 5:30 p. m. Name: John Wayne. days the balcony was needed lor Shrrvenort. and Mrs.

Robert Jeff Thiels, Mrs. John vsrzwy-velt, S. M. Lee, Mrs. C.

R. Wilson, Mrs. D. D. Rush, Mrs H.

C. Young, W. F. DeWitt. Mrs.

C. F. Bailey, Mrs. A. G.

Hudson, Alexandria; Mrs. Ryland Griddin, Mrs. H. A. Pardue, Tioga; Mrs.

Eric White, Mrs. John James, John W. Mitchell, L. E. Payton.

Pineville; Mrs. J. W. Rutledge Mrs. S.

E. Town-ley. Mrs. J. C.

McNutt, Mrs. S. P. Lyle, Mrs. N.

H. KIock, Cheney-ville. Mrs. D. Andries, Mrs.

C. B. iwenens, Bowie rranx Mertens, Fairbanks Daniel Mertens, William Gerard Methvln, Patricia Ann i.JJ the attendance. His subject was Brown of Shreveport. Fishers of Men.

He said good Deceased was a brother of the salesmanship was required to Metoyer, Cleveland 7.1J Metoyer, Genevieve latp Ed Stuckey of Alexandria catch men for Christ and that the Four erandchildren and four Metoyer. be noy personal approach method was Mevers, Lulltnia (LUviniai McCall. Merlgeen j. McCann, Samuel Everett the method used mostly by Christ and the Apostles, "one by one McMANUS Mr. and Mrs.

Waller McManus, Tioga, announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday. February 1, 1939, at 7:54 p. m. McCarty, Fay Rebecca representative of the French foreign ministry, Ambassador Mar-celino Pascua. former Premier Jose Giral and other members of the moderate wing of the Spanish government.

The president' declined comment beyond a brief statement by his brother-in-law, Rivas Cherif, that "the president thanks French authorities for the greeting that has been granted him." Azana drove to the Spanish embassy. The voyage of the Devonshire to Minorca carrying an insurgent pgent to call upon the government garrison to surrender was said in foreign quarters to have the full support of the French as well as British government. The two powers long coordinated their policy towards this island dominating French communication lines with her north African empire and even more important, strategically, than the insurgent Vera Fraser Gay; two sons, Robert F. Gay and Louis B. Gay, of Colfax, and one daughter.

Miss Mandalow Gay, also of Colfax. He also leaves one brother, R. L. Gay, of Zwolle, and two sisters, Mrs. T.

C. Webb, of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. W. H. H.

Moores, of Florida. He was a member of the Methodist church of Colfax, a' member of the Colfax Masonic lodge and was also a Shriner. Hi funeral was held from the family residence in Colfax at 2 Monday afternoon, with interment in the Colfax cemetery, under the direction of Hixson local funeral directors. method. lhe conference was carried to even new heights of great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Chapel at 10 a. Friday, Dr. Marion S. Monk, officiating. Interment was made in the Methodist Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers.

Swift, Elmer; Mrs. R. O. Swain, Ruby: A. J.

Gordy, A. M. Melder. Mccarty, Lester Ray 1J.1 McCarty, Nellie Margnrie Ella t-M McClelland, Tommy Rice s-jj her large circle of relatives and friends in Alexandria and Rapides parish. She was a daughter of the late C.

Duke and Harriett Leckie. Her father was a prominent merchant in Alexandria for many years. She was the widow of tli late W. T. Calvit, who died many years ago.

She was a life-long member of St. James Episcopal Church. Sh'. is survived by three sons and one daughter. They are: Giliard Calvit, of New Orleans; Leon Calvit.

of Napoleonville; Duke Calvit. of Natchez, Mrs. Sam W. Robert, of Memphis, Tenn. Her remains were brought here and the funeral services were con spiritual inspiration by this great McClendon.

child of William GUYTON Mr. and Mrs. Don F. Guy ton (nee Alice Abbington) of preacher and orator. and Jnnla Miss Vera Gilbert, Mrs.

T. Kirkpatrick, Melder; Mrs. W. Cott, Mrs. Eddie Dunn, Mrs.

Hi McClinton, Alice Fay J.jj McClinton. John Jr Hi McConnell. Barbara Ann ll.iJ McCormick. Mack Ervln l-'jJ ram Butter, Mrs. W.

Sansing, Forest Hill; J. M. Rougeou, Mrs. Baton Rouge, announce the birth of a daughter Thursday, February 2, 1939, at the Baptist hospital, Alexandria, La. Mrs.

Guyton was a former resident of Zimmerman. Name of the baby: McCauley, Vera Mas Ml A. D. Boyd, Mrs. B.

R. Roberts, McDonough. Elinor Linton SIM Lecorrpte; Mrs. J. R.

Porter, McGuner, Clara Bridget I Boyce; Mrs. J. M. Nally. Mrs.

O. McGrew, Laura McKenile, Arren Madison III MiJ Alice Patricia. M. Nally, Kolin. McKinney, Mary Levine SOLEYMAN At the family res Arrangements for the work McKnlght, Roy Alnhonse, Jr IJtl McKnifiht.

Robert Edward THIELS Mr. and Mrs. L. M. idence, Natchitoches, Saturday, February 4, 1939, at 9:30 were made by Mrs.

Dykes and the McLaurin, Hugh ixicke Mr. S. G. Soleyman, 50. The McLellan, Nancy Carolyn n.g Thiels (Bessie Lee Hale), Route 2 Alexandria, announce the actual testing was done by W.

McBride and C. M. Elliott. Mcl.ellan, Albert Kenneth Kt deceased is survived by his widow McMann, child of Wayne and birth of a daughter at Baptist and two daughters, Misses Gloria ducted at St James Episcopal Church, by the Rev. J.

Hodg? Alves, the rector, at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, followed by interment, in Mount Olivet cemetery, Pineville. Calvit passed away at the home of her son. Leon Calvit. in Napoleonville. Thelma Cole 11-K and Gazon Soleyman, and one McManus, Emma Margaret K-OI Hospital, Wednesday, February 1, 1939, at 10:45 p.

m. Name: 3 Autos Crash on Highway Near McMilllan. Jerry T-M The conference closed today at 12:30 after enjoying dinner provided by the W. M. U.

of the Calvary church. Mrs. Sam Faust is president of this -organization. The preachers were unanimous in stating that the entertainment could not be excelled. The entire set-up has been unique and is being given wide publicity.

The text for the conference was II Chronicles 7:14 "If any people who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will 1 hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land," The goal is "A revival in every church and in every community." Dr. Shirar, the host pastor, is elated over the success of the conference and the many new friends made with this contact with the preachers and pastors of Louisiana. McNutt, Ella Mae Kathleen Jessie. McPhate, Andrew Jefferson I-U McPhate, Pamella Marie Veterans Hospital MacBROOM Mr. and Mrs.

McMillin, Hurby Ml brother, Fred Soleyman. all of Natchitoches. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Natchitoches Catholic church.

Interment was made in the Natchitoches Catholic cemetery under the direction of President Hails Boy Scout Work WASHINGTON, 9. (By A. President Roosevelt hailed the twenty-ninth anniversary of the Boy Scouts last night by calling its members "a national asset." Mr. Roosevelt, in a radio talk from the White House, said the nation "never had greater need of the Boy Scouts" than it has at present. Tullos Couple Mark Wedding Anniversary TULLOS, Feb.

9. (Special) Mr. and Mrs. L. Tu'llos of Tullos, celebrated theii 40th wedding anniversary at their Home, February 2, 1939.

There were speech-er made by Rev. F. Hart, Rev. E. O.

Brackman and Miss Anna Thompson. Relatives present were, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tulloa, Mr. and Mrs E.

B. Stennett and daughters, Mary Ann and Betty lean, Albert Eybon MacBroom of Urania, McOuarn, Alan Plato Utf McWilliams. Billie Jean An automobile 'collision, in announce the birth of a son, Sun NOONAN At the family residence, Sibley street, Natchitoches. Mlchal. Billie Clvde which three cars were involved day, January 29, 1939, at Urania M'chlels, Lillie Theresa recurred on Highway 71, near Michlels, Marian Virginia 19- Clinic, weighing eleven pounds, Morgan Bros, of Natchitoches.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1939, at V.i'o a. Mrs. Mary Ann Noonon, 8G. the U.

S. Veterans' Hospital, just Mlchiels, Mary Annie 10-ll Michiels, Robert Anthony S-lj The deceased is survived by one beyond the North-End Filling island, Mallorca. DEATHS TANNER At the family residence, Evergreen, Tuesday, February-7, 1939, at 11 p. Arthur Tanner, 62. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Irene Tanner; four sons, Genin, William, Clair and Lloyd Tanner all of Evergreen; two daughters, Mrs.

A. Gremillion of Hamburg and Mrs. Hershal McDaniel of Winn-field; four brothers, Willie, Lyle, Edward and George 'Tanner, all of Evergreen; one sister, Mrs. John Brunson of Evergreen. Funeral services were held at the Evergreen Baptist church with Rev.

R. M. Bentley officiating. Interment was made in the Evergreen cemetery under the di lection of Hixson Bros of Bunkie. The pallbearers were: Ralph Tanner, Buddy Gremillion, Virgil Tanner, Donald Tanner.

William Tanner and Genin Tanner. Michlels. Shirley Marie U- MICHEL To Mr. Mrs Paul Michel, 1509 Eighth street Station, about 7:30 o'clock last Mlchiels, Vertee Marian M'i Michll, Mike. Jr ll-M night, when a car, the authori Alexandria, a daughter, Middleton.

Patricia Ann ties said, was driven by Mrs. Migues. child of Felix and B. Hickey, and another machine Margaret MM weighing 8 pounds, at 2:35 a. m.

Tuesday, February 7, 1939. Name Ella Marie. Milam Furl Fno.n. M-M they said, was driven by Mik Noon, who resides on the Hollo- Milam, Lester Kenneth Milam. Louts Edwin HI daughter, Mrs.

Louis Rachel of Natchez, and one son, John Noonan, of Natchitoches. There aTe also four grandchildren ana tnree great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Morgan Brothers Funeral Chapel, Natchitoches, at 2:30 p. Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Interment was made in the Natchitoches Catholic cemetery under the direction of Morgan Brothers ot way Prairie road, near Pineville, Milam. Thelma Jeanette 5- collided. Milev. Charis Jeanne I LANGSTON Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Langston, Pollock, announce the birth ofa daughter, Milev. Kenneth Milev A third car, said to have tcen Miller, child of Ravmond and Leola Mf weighing 11 pounds. Friday, Feb driven by Harold Newell, negro of 1036 Winn street, Alexandria Miller. Audrey Fae Tullos and son, LeKoy. Buck tul ruary 3, 1939.

Name: Marjorie ELLIS In Columbus; al 1 o'clock a. on Monday, February 6, 1939, Mrs. Sidney N. Ellis, aged 78 years. Deceased waa the widow of the late Joe J.

Ellis, of Columbus. She was the mother of Mrs. George B. Marshall of Alexandria. Mrs.

Marshall was with her when she passed away. Mrs. Ellis had been ill since December and although her death was not unexpected her passing was a severe shock to her family and many friends. Other survivors, besides Mrs Marshall, are the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Nettie McKel-lar, Mrs.

Earl Stanley, Joe J. Ellis, and Mayo Ellis, all of Columbus. She also leaves a number of grandchildren. Her funeral was held at 10 o'clock Monday, with interment at Columbus. Miller.

Rpttv Jean crashed into the Noone car, after Miller, Bobble Jean t-M the first crash. Newell was ac los, Lacy Tullos Mrs. Viola Douthit of Alexandria, Mrs. J. W.

DeLaney, Mrs. Dennh Campbell, Miller. C. Jr companied by Joe Roundtree, ne Miller. Daniel Miller.

Estin Re of Alexandria. James Edwin Louise. LUNEAU Mr. and Mrs. Euell Luneau (nee Bessie Mae Reed) of F.ffie, announce the birth ol a son, weighing eight pounds, Saturday, Jan.

23. 1939. Name: R. J. Luneau.

Miller. John Curlev Miller, Jovce Marie ''T Miller, Juliet Myar Miller. Sherman I.nripn ST Mrs. Fred DeLaney, Mr. and Mrs.

Hardy Tullos and children, Violet and Henry of Tioga, Mr. pnd Mrs. John Tullos of Echo. Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. McVay and children, Maiy and Esbert. Mrs. E.

O. Harper and children of Winn CLARK At the family residence, Kisatchie, Monday, Feb. 6, 1939. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

V. B. Clark. The deceased i survived by three brothers, Howard, Wayne end Doyle, and one sister, June. Funeral services were held In Kisatchie'Monday, Feb.

6. Interment was made in the Kisatchie Miller Viola Mae gro. The three cars were badly damaged, and Mr. Noone, was cut on the nose and face, and complained of a side injury. He was treated by a physician.

Mrs. Hickey was not injured. The latter is the wife of a patient at the Veterans' Hospital and resides near the institution. Deputy Sheriff A. D.

Craft made an investigation of the accident. Miller, Wilbur "'fj Miner, Emile 'j Mitchel. Bertia Leona ''I Michipls. Cornelius field, Mr. and Mrs N.

H. Poole Mltrhell CL H' LODEN In a Marksville, hospital, at 3 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, February 8, 1939, Mrs. Mary Loden, aged 52 years, 6 months and 1 day.

Deceased was the wife of Joseph Loden. The family resides on the Lee street extension in Alexandria. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons and four daughters. They are: Dan, Joseph, Vernon and Bruce Loden; Misses Eva and Lillian Loden of Alexandria; Mrs. S.

S. Long of Kilgore, Texas; Mrs. Tern Greer, Eaton Rouge. She also leaves seven grandchildren. The funeral procession left Mor Mitrhpll! Marilvn Elaine 'S-5! of Enterprise, Mr.

and Mrs. C. REED Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed (nee Ella Jackson) of Effie announce the birth of daughter weighing six pounds born, Wednesday, Feb.

1, 1939. Name: Mary Glocena Reed. eemeterv under' the direction of Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Bass and sons, Lensford and Donald, Morgan Brothers of Natchitoches District Court Miners Dig Under Snowbanks for Three Lost Bodies Woman Killed When Trapped Beneath Slide BINGHAM, Utah.

Feb. 9. (By A. Blizzard-beset miners dug franticaly into huge snowbanks today for three bodies believed buried where a woman was killed in an avalanche late yesterday. Fifteen other persons were caught in the slide but dug ttiem-selves out.

Two were in a critical condition at a hospital here today. Mrs. Stana Thomas, engulfed with six of her children, was killed. Two of her chil.1i en, Helen, 11, and Duchie Thomas. 19, were among those still missing under the snow.

Also believed buried was Sam Narich, a boarder in the Thomas home. The slide occurred at Highland Boy, community adjoining the up W. R. Taliaferro, Kelly, La. Friends present were.

Rev. and Following synopisis ot thtp ceedings. and not a verbatim ac from the minutes of the Clert Mrs. E. O.

Brackrnan, Rev. and KOLB At the family residence. CR Prospect street Alexandria. Tuesdav. February 7.

1939. at 7:25 a. Mrs. Margaret L. Kolb.

Mrs. F. W. Hart, Miss Anna Thompson, Mrs. Pauline Craddox t.

Court MONDAY, FEBRUARY I The tictrint enillt division and daughter, Dotty, Mr. and Mrs, 71. The deceased is survived by B. P. Miles and daughters, Pau three sons.

T. G. Kolb of Pineville. this dav accordlna to law nil line, Leona and Mrs. Glenn O.

Kolb of Delhi and Bennic Judge Leven L. Hooe. oresidinj. Mary Lee Harbin Pennington rnlr Pannlnolnn-Thi, fAltse Wright of Jena, Miss Janette Hathorn of Echo, Miss Betty Sue Kolb of Colfax: three daughters, Mrs. A.

A. Smith of Castor. Mrs. V. I Sutton of Dry Prong.

Mrs. O. IM. rf. nr (akin? Of Ivy and J.

W. Stennett A Worshsm of Alexandria; three testimony, was called, taken up tlmony adduced. Case submitteM Judgment rendered as prayed for. '1 Speech Fraternity MARTIN Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Martin of Simms, announce he birth of a baby girl Friday, February 3, 1939. CHELETTE Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

Chelette announce the birth of a son, name Tex Ray Chelette, at Baptist hospital, Alexandria. nn Saturday, February 4, 1933, at 5 p. m. He weighed 7 3-4 pounds. NALL Mr.

and Mrs. J. N. Nail, of Tullos, are the parents of a son, Alvin Wray, born February 4, 1939, at 11:30 a. m.

Weight 7 1-2 pounds. The pa-terral grandfather is James N. Nail, of Plain Dealing, and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. T.

L. Rascoe of Benson, La. brothers, Robert Wiegins of Hall Fummit. and E. Wiggins of ment read and signed.

rTnllprt StaW v.iie.iic Tallinn rfulilv A- r.nir.nlM f'o Thl Ca'lf l'l Ringgold; one sister, Mrs. Bettie to Initiate Pledges The Alpha Psi Omega, speech Tidd of Jonesboro. in uu mis un; and case taken ud. Counse; for 1 BOYCE BOYCE, La. (Special) Mr.

and Mrs. Harper Dunnam of Eden plantation, were visitors to Boyce and Alexandria Tuesday. Mr. Jep Sharp was a visitor to Mrs. Walter H.

Hilburn was a business visitor to Alexandria Tuesday. Alexandria Tuesday. Mrs. John Woodard, Misses lone and Buzz Woodard spent Sunday in Natchitoches with the J. A.

Gannon family. Mr. Tommy Joe Carroll and Mrs. Walter Townsend of DeRid-der, were recent visitors to Mr. Walter Townsend.

Miss Jack Thompson, who teaches in Poland, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. P. Holloway of Alexandria were guests of Mr.

A. W. Stuckey and others here Saturday. Rev. J.

Hodge Alves celebrated holy comunion in St. Philips Chapel, Episcopal, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 a. m. Funeral services here held at dant moves to amend the ti' tnm i natwi fraternity of Louisiana College, will have a business meeting Hixson funeral chapel at 9 liiiinilicu 111 ailswu i i Carlinn tn Charlie Carlino.

a. m. Wednesday, interment was Tuesday evening February 14, for being no ohtection by course! to tiff the court granted ame. Test- i gan Bros, chapel at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon," going to St Francis Xavier's cathedral, where services were conducted by ine Rev. Father C.

I. Neudling. after which interment was made in Sardis Protestant cemetery, tour miles north of Tioga, on highway 71. LIBERTO In Alexandria, at 2:30 o'clock p. on Wednesday, February 8, 1939, Lawrence Liberto, aged 69 years.

Deceased was a resident of Pineville. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Sarah Liberto and the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Emily Smith and Mrs.

Pete Ciamiggio, of Chicago; Mrs. Louis Fran Cingues, of New Orleans: Mrs. Sam Des-tino, and Mrs. C. L.

Carlino, of Alexandria; Miss Dorothy Liberto, of Pineville; Joe and Vincent Liberto, of Pineville; Charley Liberto, of Alexandria and Jake Liberto, of Opelousas. The funeral procession leav made in Delhi cemetery at Delhi, under the direction of Hixson Bros. the purpose of initiating pledges to U12 society. Those who will suf per end of this town 20 miles taken unHer nrivicemerit OV "IC NALLEY At the familv resi fer initiation are Pat Managan of Alexandria, John Chambers of Alexandria and Elaine Jones of Pineville. RANDALL At the family rcsi-denc3, Harrisonburg, Friday, February 3, 1939, at 3:20 p.

Mrs. Susan Fisher Randall, 82. The deceased is survived by ten sons. Neil E. Ran-Call of Harrisonburg; John R.

Randall of Sicily Island; Lucious, W. and Charlie Randall, all of Manifest; Adam E. Randall of Jena; Oscar Randall of Clayton; James Randall of Aimwell; C. F. Randall of Port Arthur and Claude Randall of Enterprise.

Two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Stutson and Mrs. Lydia Bass, both of Harrisonburg. There are also 67 grandchildren and 69 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Harrisonburg Baptist church Saturday at 1:30 p.

m. Interment was made in the Randall cemetery near Aimwell under the direction of Hixson Brothers. CHEVELLIAR At the family residence, R. F. Pollock, Saturday, Feb.

4, 1939, at 9:20 p. Mrs. M. A. Chevelliar 73.

The deceased is survived by four sons, R. W. and H. B. Shipp of Pollock.

L. V. Shipp of Simms, and J. C. Chevelliar of Pollock.

One daughter, Mrs. Lillie Waits of Ball. One brother, W. L. Simmons of Simms.

and one sister, Mrs. Ellen McClendon, of Simms. There are also 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m.

Sunday at Spring Hill church, with Rev. J. F. Garnette officiating, assisted by Jasper Brown. Interment was made in Spring Hill cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers.

Pall bearers were: Marvin Waits, Edgar Shipp, Benn Shipp, J. C. Chevelliar. Irvin Waits and Luther Waits. dence, Zimmerman, Monday.

Court then adjourned accord01 a' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY The district court. Division B. day. according to law. His Honor," Leven L.

Hooe, presiding. Nona Marie G. Fuglaar vs. Fuelaar. Judement of dismissu February 6, 1939, at 8 p.

Mrs. Winnie Faust Nalley, 28 The deceased is survived by her husband. south of Salt Lake City and overlooking the famous Bingham open-strip copper mine, largest of its kind in the world. A furious blizzard, blocking Utah's main highways and causing derailment of a branch-line passenger train 60 miles south of here, deposited eight-inch blanket of soggy snow on the precipitous walls of Bingham canyon walls so sharp and close together Bingham has but one street rendered, read and signed. 1 1 ln.il Clarence R.

Nalley, and three chil V. ijiuya n. rveny vs. Judgment of dismissal was renders THOMPSON Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Thompson, of Tullos, are the parents of a son, Patrick Wesley, born February 4, 1939, at 12:20 p. m. Weight 9 1-2 pounds.

The maternal grandmother is Mrs. John Odom of Winnfield and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. B.

Thompson of Jena. dren, Nelda Lynn. David and Carry Jean Nalley, ail of Zimmerman; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.

ana signed. jfl Ruth Thonui Rraslev VS. RoWfl Beaslev. This cause set down JJ nj nA trial 1180- mis nay, was vmiiitu timony adduced. Case um'd ing the Kramer Funeral Home juagmeni remierea as ment read and signed.

a i vm Jared FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY ANN NOON4N The funeral of Mrs Mary Ann Noonan, who died In Natchir toches, at 1:25 o'clock p. on Tuesday, February 7. 1939, was held from Morgan Bros. Chapel in 2 30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Services were conducted by the Rev. C. N. Green, pastor of the Coldwater Baptist church, after which interment was made in the Natchitoches cemetery. The pallbearers were: G.

H. Albritton, Morgan Hargis, Jack Moody. Ed Payne. Cleve Robbins, Sam Wallett from the home of her son, Thomas Franton, in Bellwood, at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, followed by interment the Old Bellwood cemetery, under the direction of Morgan Brothers, of Natchitoches. Thursday afternoon, at four Mnm read S1' devolutive appeal was prayed mnui in- r.iair,iiff and eram, j'clock and go to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Pineville, where services will be conducted.

R. Faust of Flora; five sisters, Gladys and Claud.a Faust. Mrs. Vivian Custis and Mrs. Aline Roberts, all of Flora, and Mrs.

Willie Koubieu of Natchitoches; three brothers, Acie Faust of Flora, Chester Faust of Columbus. and Woodrow Faust of Barksdalo Field. Funeral services were held ai the residence in Zimmerman Tuesday. The body was carried to Flora. Irterment was made in the Robert cemetery Wednesday.

returnable to the Court of APP' after which interment was ond Circuit, at Shreveport. on an 110 1 PHILLIPS Mr. and Mrs. S. W.

Phillips (Mildred Newell) 13 Louisiana avenue, Alexandria, announce the birth of a son weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces, at the Baptist Hospital, Tuesday, February 7, 1939, at 8:40 p. m. Name: William Daniel. made in Rapides cemetery. marcn saia appeal e- bond "In forma pauperis." cou, plaintiff reouested hat the down written opinion at th" court refused the reouest end plaintiff reserved a bill 01 er jj NOOSE At the family residence on Holloway Road, near Pineville.

Friday, Feb. 3, 1939, at 6:30 a. Joe James Noone, 28. The deceased is survived by his widow; his parents, Mr. and 1.

J. RHODES Mr. and Mrs. W. A.

Rhodes (Vera Mae Glass William H. Myers vs. This cause coming on this da was called, case taken up ana i ui.h witnoin ing six pounds, in Bapt.st hospital, Alexandria, La February 5, 1939. Name: Aril Lee. cock), 1503 Foisy avenue, Alexan aaaucea.

Lasr buihih" to 1 ment, and Judgment render its two-mile long main drag. Far above Highland Boy one damp snowbank give way in the darkness and, cutting a 100-foot swathe down the mountainside, tore into two two-story houses, shearing off the tops and hurling the occupants across the road against a retaining wrll. Neighbors who heard the roaring slide hurried to the rescue. Some of the victims were buried for more than an hour before being found. "The men have been shoveling in that snow for hours, but i''s so loose and deep that it's hard to get down into it" said Tony Moretti, owner of a small store into which the injured were carried.

"We had a big crew working here all night by lanterns, out tbey couldn't see a trace of Sam or those two Thomas kids. "That slide must thirty feet aeep. I don't think there's chance in the world that they are still alive." dria, announce the birth of a nf the and SCainl Mrs. M. J.

Noone; two brothers, Gerald and Dommy Noone all of son at the Baptist hospital Mon SILLS At the Baptist Hospital, Alexandria, Wednesday, February 8. 1939. at 10 a. Mrs. Prescilla Sills, 48, of Parr, La.

The deceased is survived bv her husband, Mr. Bob Sills; one son, Lester Crews, of Parr; three brothers. John and Bob Bardwell of Kingsville and Ben Bardwell of Parr; three sisters, Martha Jane Beaubouef of Center Point Mrs. Nora O'Neal rf Parr and Mrs. Lou Cross of Parr.

The fureral procession left Hixson Brothers' Funoral Home at 9:30 a. m. Thursday, going to he Hickory Grove Baptist Church for services. Interment was made nnt ne nravpfi for. c.

ma HAwnn day, February 6, 1939, at 4:50 a. near Pineville. FEB. PRESIDING Name: Winfred Audie Rhodes, Jr. Funeral services were held at CASSIDY-Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Cassidy, Zimmerman, announce the birth of a son at Simmons. Rand, Barber Clinic Monday, February 6, 1939.

Name: James Marvin. Clarence W. Brown MARTIN Mr. and Mrs. H.

B. I p. Saturday. Interment was made in Buckeye cemetery Martin (nee May Bell Beeson), SHEHANE At the family residence. Natchitoches.

Saturday. February 4, 1939 at 3:10 p. Mrs. Elizabeth Shehane. 92.

The deceased is survived by one son. G. J. Shehane of Natchitoches; four daughters. Mrs.

John Adams and Mrs. C. D. Pettijohn of Natchitoches. Mrs.

Willis Milam and Mrs. Ina Sanders of Provencal. Funeral services were held at 'he family residence at 2:30 p. Sunday with Rev. R.

Branton officiating, assisted by Rev. John Wright. Interment was made in Islana. In accordance opinion this day handed court Judgment rendered re) plaintiffs demands at Martin L. Close vs.

M'sSV under the direction of Hixson of Simms, announce the birth Brothers. FRANTON At the familv residence, Bellwood. at 12:10 o'clock p. on Tuesday, January 7, 1939. Mrs.

Eliza Jane ranton. aged 82 years. She is survived by three sons, William Franton of Natchez, rmd Thomas and Marshall Franton of Bellwood, and one daughter. Mrs. Annie Self, of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Funeral services were held of a daughter, Friday, Feb. 3, 1939, weighing six and one-half Railroad Co. In im. riav hanneo ELLIOTT Mrs Inez Ethridge pounds. Name: Alma Rachel.

the court. Judgment "rendered the motion for a new trla Lhott, aged 35 died at TAYLOR Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor (nee Lenora E. Mitchell) of Lecompte, announce the birth of a 10 3-4-pound boy on February 5, 1939, at 5:30 o'clock at Blake Hair Clinic Name: Richard Lee.

II IT Hickory Grove cemetery, un WAITS Mr. and Elvin 12:10 this Friday afternoon, Feb luary 3, 1939. fumrrnl nl direction of Hixson Waits, North Fifteenth street an ht of action oer the Brothers. She is survived by one broth- nounce the birth of a son, weigh Court then adjourned aco.

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