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THE RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS, RAYVILLE, LA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1951. of the night, she was the one to creep tribulations, the Lord has provided a mas high mass. Previous to the mass es I think there comes a time in every one's life when the pretty green earth Entire Community Invited To Christmas to our bed and see if we were alright. heaven of rest for all the weary ones, I think how I stood there and cried and I've grown mighty tired and now and watched her quietly slipping I'm going home to rest." Holly Ridge Football Players To Get Jackets Richland Soldier Tells of Korean Experiences SSgt.

John R. Durham arrived in in which we live becomes forever changed. And mine was changed that very Christmas night. the choir will lead the congregation in singing Christmas carols. This is a very beautiful and impressive ceremony and the public Is cordially invited to attend and join in this celebration of the birth of Christ.

Tree Program A Daughter, Mrs. Harvey Bacle. PUBLIC IXVITED TO ATTEND away, she would always say, "Now, children, what is it you want Santa to bring you most?" And I said Mother, I know we are many miles apart, but during Christmas times you Merchants and Interested persons in are always in my heart. Fond mem ories, mother, is all I have of you, but the community this week contributed money toward purchase of football jackets for members of the Holly I wouldn't take the world for having "Oh, God, the thing I want most is to MIDNIGHT MASS have you back again with us." I Midnight Mass will be held in St. think God sometimes washes the eyes Theresa's Church in Delhi, this Christ-of His children so that we might see mas Eve for the Delhi and Rayville Him more clearly.

Then it seems like congregations, it was announced by I could just hear her say, "Now, chil- Fr. R. V. Lawrence. Richland Parish on the morning of Tuesday, December 18th in time for Christmas, after an absence of about four years.

He stated that this part of the world is really good to see after his years away, much of the time spent in bitter combat against the Communist enemy in Korea. Sgt. Durham participated in the Inchon landing in 1950; the I won a mother as sweet as you. To me, Ridge football team, which played its mother is the sweetest one on earth, Vote for BOOTH! When in the booth for she is the one who suffers the pains and gives us birth. When we dren, don grieve over me, even The mass will be celebrated with Members of the community have made a coordinated effort this year in preparing for a Community Christmas Tree, which will be the focal point of a community celebration at 5:00 p.

m. on Saturday, December 22nd. The Community Christmas Tree program will be presented on the steps of the new Court House at the base of the Christmas tree. Miss Gladys Diamond who is in charge of the program to be presented states that children of the Rayville elementary and high schools will be in charge of the program. There will be group singing led by members of the would get sick and cry in the middle though we live in a.

world of trials and the Rayville choir singing the Christ- first season of football this year. Kep-resentatives of the team wish to express thanks to the following persons listed who were generous in contributing toward purchase of these Jackets. The total amount collected was $499.25. Those contributing were as follows: Pitman's Esso Station. $5: II.

A. Rob A A ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 0 ft ft A ft A landing in 1950; and was captured by the enemy in December of that year. He stated that he suffered ft back concussion at the time of hia capture, and was subjected to "pretty rough" treatment by his Red Chinese captors. school choruses at which time the en Am Haoov Yoletide To tire group gathered will be asked to join in singing numbers of the old and ins, J. B.

Thompson, Dixie Store, Western Auto Ass'n, Dan Toney, Lemmie Smith, Dr. H. P. Corry, Sam Fragala, Ed Perkins, C. S.

Simpson, Frank Wiggins, Leon Beasley, $10; Mrs. J. M. Shamblin, Hodge Seed Store, Delta Sales Stewarts Sporting Goods, A. T.

Owen, Scott Truck and Tractor, Fairleigh He said he could not give any answer as to the fate of captured TJ. N. troops, much discussed in recent news releases, but that he could state for actual certaintv that many of our dearly loved Christmas carols. Master 1L 1L of ceremonies for the program will be J. Cloyd Walker of the Rayville High School.

Jack Blakeman will read prisoners are being killed by the Reds and Cochran, E. C. Calloway, $25; Scriptures of the Christmas story and will lead in prayer. Judy Downes is to He said that he witnessed the killing of six captured prisoners by the Chinese, and saw countless others destroy sing a Christmas song, following which and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year! there will be an announcement of win ed. He was a witness when trucks bearing wounded American prisoners ners of the outdoor decorations con J.

H. Wade, $10; Ben Cooper, $10; Jake McKeithen, $10; E. F. Grocery, $10; J. C.

Edny, Ruth Fairleigh, G. E. Hazlewood, L. Dodson, Claude Cordell, J. M.

Shamblin, $10; Lillian A. Guynes, E. M. Jones, A. T.

Smith, Leroy Perkins, were soaked with gasoline, then ignit test. ed by phosphorus grenades. Some of the wounded in trucks were machine- Highlight of the evening, of course, will be the appearance of Santa Claus grinned. with presents of fruit, candy and nuts The young man was very reluctant to discuss these grim memories, and for the children. Mayor Loy Cloninger Fred Kidd, Geo.

B. Franklin Son $50; Lyles Hardy, M. C. Seale, Stockmen Farmers Exchange, J. states that preparations are being made to receive over 900 children.

E. Moore, H. C. Call, Si; JNig vu- green, H. G.

Cochran, M. H. Eager, RayvUle Ford $25; Bridal Tea-Shower described his escape briefly. He stated that he managed to get a gun and shoot one of the guards, escaping en route to a Red prison camp. He finally managed to join some American reinforcements, and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment of his back concussion.

Since that time Bill Finley, Sullivan Bros. Lee- Honors Miss Prewitt The home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hill of Archibald was the scene of a lovely tea-shower honoring Miss Frances Prewitt, a bride-elect of this month, on the afternoon of Friday, December 14th. Hostesses on this occasion were Miss Wilma Smith, Mrs.

E. R. Smith, Mrs. H. E.

Grant and Mrs. Earl Hill. Mere words cannot begin to bring you the many good wishes which we hold for you and your family. As a tiny token of our high regard for your patronage and friendship during the past year, and as a renewed pledge of sevice which we constantly strive to offer, may we take this occasion to send you our best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a New Year filled with all the good things of life. When in the booth Vote for BOOTH! Hanna, Coast Oil and Butane Co.

O. R. Carroll, A. C. Carroll, $15; E.

C. Goodrum, J. O. Cobb, Planters Gin $10; H. S.

Shoemaker Mrs. J. R. Aycock, Robert Tower, Loy Cloninger, Bill, E. H.

Chadderdon, L. J. Downes, W. Haase, Bill Eddins Gene Spiers, P. A.

Bennett, C. W. Gallman, L. G. Evans, Buddy RobinsonT I.

H. Garland, R. E. Walters, W. E.

Hixon, J. Hoben, J. T. Richards, L. M.

Howard Bennett, H. L. Branch, H. B. Harrigill, J.

C. Walters, $10; Dink Jones, T. Cobb, Miss Prewitt was lovely for this occasion in a very becoming model of blue-gray tissue faille with a corsage of white gladioli presented to her by the hostesses. Receiving with Miss Prewitt were Mrs. Jack Prewitt, Miss M.

Driskell, Mrs. Alvin Cochran, Prewitt's mother, Mrs. Earl Hill and Mrs. H. E.

Grant. Yancey Drug, $10; Rayville Tire and Supply, Aubrey Solomon, W. M. Cloud, Max Hollis, O. C.

Guests were invited into the living room, where holiday decorations, in keeping with this season of the year. were "beautifully arranged. Miss Wilma Smith presided over the guest book, and many relatives and friends called during the appointed hours to wish Miss Prewitt much happiness. A beautiful assortment of gifts, Rayville Ice Company McGowen, Daygo Williams, $15; Joe Grashat, J. D.

Bell, E. L. Brown, Benton Barmore, B. L. Fortenberry, $10; Bourne and Goforth Gin, $25; Gates Oil C.

W. Sor-ey, Anderson's Grocery, Benny G. Christian, $10; Bob Stokes, $10; E. C. Taunton, S.

D. Walker, $10; M. M. Adcock, H. E.

Walton, J. J. Ineichen, C. J. O'Neal, Harvey Christian, Basil Doles, $10; Norman McKnight, David C.

Bell, Roy Snider, $10; J. R. Craig, Dr. R. J.

Murphy, Geo. C. Pur- china, crystal, silver, luggage, linens, and kitchen utensils, were attractively displayed and admired by all. The refreshment table, which was covered with a lovely lace table cloth, was attractively arranged. The cen Delhi I Co ce mpany Jvis, P.

L. Jones, H. D. Sims, Daisy Ferguson, $2. ter of interest was a miniature bride and groom standing beneath an arch covered with white gladioli and green foliage.

he has been in Japan undergoing Mrs. E. R. Smith presided at the refreshment table. The guests were served punch, salted nuts, butter Maegliam Ice Company A wish for happiness for cookies and little Christmas cakes.

XXX BUSINESS WOMEN'S CIRCLE the finest people treatment. He is at home now on a 30-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Durham at Zebedee.

Accompanying him are his pretty little Japanese wife and small baby. Sgt. Durham served in the Navy in World War II, and states that he encountered no action as bitter as the Korean fighting. He wears a whole chestful of ribbons, including the combat infantymen's badge, the American theatre ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon, the Victory medal, the U. N.

rib if iff if iff if if if if if if if if The Business Women's Circle met we know Monday night, December 17th, in the a a home of Mrs. Woodrow Coats, with fourteen members and one visitor present. A very interesting program was given from the Royal Service, with several members taking part. The devotional, given by Mrs. Wilma Murray, was very inspirational and was enjoyed by all present.

We were dismissed with prayer by Miss Claire Aycock. After the program our Christmas party went into full swing with delicious refreshments served by our hostess, Mrs. Coats. Under the beautifully decorated Christmas tree were gifts for everyone present. A wonderful time was had by all.

Our next meeting will be In the home of Mrs. Gladys Burk, January 7th, 1952. Let's all try to attend and begin the new year right. REPORTER bon, the Korean campaign ribbon with three battle stars, the purple heart, and the South Korean Presidential unit citation. He states that he feels that people here probably don't realize the importance and the fierceness of the conflict being waged in Korea.

He says that soldiers over there don't like it, of course, but that they feel that if the Communist aggresion is not stopped in Korea that it would have to be stopped later, maybe in Japan, maybe nearer home. Many of the soldiers fighting in Korea are veterans of World War II, and all of those state that the Korean fighting is as bad, if not worse, than the worst of the last war's battles. 1 a Pete's Barber Shop RAYVILLE, LA. Fatlier of Waters Has Many Sons IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER, MRS. HENRIETTA HEWITT Vote for BOOTH! When in the booth Who passed away December 25th, 1923 As another Christmas day approach- From Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, many streams flow one into another and, finally, into the each helping to build.

the Majesty of the Father of Waters. In similar fashion, streams of natural gas flow from more than 200 fields in three states into the pipe lines of United Gas. These natural gas "tributaries" are an important factor in assuring adequate, dependable supplies of fuel to all of the 400-odd communities and more than 2,000 industries served from our pipe lines. Still more fields are being tied in to the United Gas system to help provide the same assurance of dependable service to every city, town or industry which may be connected in the future. UNITED SIIVINO THI llpllf Hi -r-K It Is people like you who give meanins to our celebration of gP the Saviour's birth 1 The Delta Finance Company, Inc.

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