The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 3

THE RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS, RAYVILLE, LA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1945. PETIT JURORS DRAWN Bridal Shower CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY REUNION White Selectees To Be Inducted Jan. 15th Local Boys ounded In Action LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION OF RAYVILLE AND RICHLAND PARISH PEOPLE Harrison Kelly Jordan, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Harrison Jordan IIL of Rayville, underwent an appendectomy yesterday (Friday) morning at the St. Francis Sanitarium in Monroe. His many friends hope for his early recovery and return to school. A happy get-together of a very enjoyable Christmas dinner was spent at the home of Mrs. Lula Evans of Rayville.

Those present were her children, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hartley and daughter, of Knoxville, Mrs. Homer Allred, of Texarkana, Mr. and Mrs.

William Evans and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evans and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lane Evans and family, all of Rayville.

Her granddaughter, Miss Vonciel Aired, of Shreveport, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stephens, of New Orleans, and Mrs. Quincy Gregory, and daughter, of Texarkana, Ark. Everyone enjoyed the day very much.

XXX GRAND JURY SELECTED State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland: J. C. Boies, Clerk Fifth District Court in and for Richland Parish, Louisiana, hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of the list of Grand Jurors selected by the Jury Commission of Richland Parish, Louisiana, on January 3rd, 1945, to serve as Grand Jurors to con vene on Monday, January 29th, 1945. No. Name Ward 1.

Mclnnis, E. L. 2. Etier, Willie Jr. 3.

McDaniel, Doyle 4. Boughton, Homer R. 5. Lyles, M. L.

2 7 7 5 4 1 2 6. Cason, Geo. E. 7. Hubbard, L.

H. 8. McDonald, Guy 9. Mclntyre, A. K.

4 7 3 10. Garner, W. A. 11. Smith, Ed.

4 2 4 5 6 12. Crawford. W. C. 13.

Brown, W. C. 14. Hixon, S. M.

15. Mulhern, F. Jr. 16. Anding, Geo.

K. 17. Murphy, W. N. 18.

Humble, Geo. W. 19. Myrick, Edwin H. 1 2 20.

Taylor, Wesley D. In testimony whereof, I hereunto sign my name officially and affix my seal of office on this January 3rd, 1945. J. C. BOIES, Clerk Fifth District Court and Ex-Officio Jury Commissioner, Richland Parish, Louisiana.

1-6-4 1. NOTICE The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Delhi, will be held on January 9, 1945, at 3:00 p. in the banking quarters in Delhi, Louisiana, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and of transacting any and all business which may be brought before the said meeting. 12-16-4t. T.

F. HARDY, Cashier. Mr. J. L.

Dorman, of Winnsboro, Route 3, was a caller Monday for the purpose of enrolling as a reader of The Beacon-News. Mr. E. A. Morris, Rayville Route 4, was a business caller at this office last Monday.

Mr. R. E. Phillips, prominent planter of Delhi, was a caller Tuesday and added his name to our list of readers. F.

A. Eldridge, L. S. U. student, at home for the holidays, called Tuesday and had us forward him the paper.

This past Christmas was really a double feature for Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Collier, of Rayville Route 2, as they also celebrated their wedding anniversary.

They were presented with a lovely set of chinaware by their children, besides other useful gifts. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Farrar and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collier and family, Mr.

and Mrs. G. A. Corry, all of Rayville; Mr. and Mrs.

Clyde V. Burdine and family, of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Watson and little daughter, Lou Ann, of Winnsboro; also Miss Lucy Grimbellot of Winnsboro. Mrs.

Ruth Shoemaker Snow underwent an appendectomy yesterday (Friday) morning at a Monroe sanitarium. Her many friends sincerely hope that she will have a rapid recovery and be back home soon. Mr. S. A.

Owens, of Hebert, was visitor to Rayville Thursday and caller at this office. SUBSCRIPTION HONOR ROLL RENEWALS J. C. Berry, Rayville Rt. 3 Sgt.

Fred A. Gwin, Postmaster, New York H. G. Clay, Rayville Rt. 2 L.

N. Willoughby, Rayville Rt. 4 Pfc. Charles C. Willoughby, Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco Sgt.

D. W. Dyess, Fort Sill, Okla. Cpl. Roy A.

Beck, San Francisco, Calif. J. W. Weems. Rayville Rt.

4 Mrs. W. R. Fife. Rayville Rt.

4 James Johnson, SC 2C, Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco A. K. Mclntyre, Rayville Rt 3 T. D. Heath, Mangham Rt.

1 Glenn Archibald, Rayville Rt 1 J. L. Pitman, Start J. B. Dunham, Rayville Rt.

1 N. J. McConnell, Rayville Harold McConnell, CM 1C. Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco Harry Eubanks, Rayville Captain J. C.

Ellington, Postmaster, Miami, Fla. W. W. Garner, Start A. B.

Curry, Start Leon Hanson, Rayville Rt. 1 John B. Rogers, MM 2C, Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco J. M. Brown, Mangham Rt.

1 J. J. Clack, Rayville Rt. 2 Mrs. B.

L. Waite, Rayville B. L. Waite, Army North Ft Lewis, Wash. NEW Milton Gryder, Watsonville, Calif.

Mrs. H. D. Salsbury, Rayville Rt 4 Albert Duncan, Rayville Rt 4 W. J.

Noland, Rayville Rt 4 Jack Hamilton, Dallas, Tex. Mrs. W. M. Chambless, Sunray, Tex.

Mrs. E. E. Wright Mangham Rt. 1 T4 Frank A.

Etier, Postmaster, New York Miss Eirdie Hollis, Monroe Mrs. Carlos Carter, Rayville Rt. 4 James V. Futch, New Orleans B. W.

Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla. J. L. Dorman, Winnsboro Rt 3 Mrs. Sadie Wisenor, Monroe Daniel C.

Mclntyre, 2C, Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco Mrs. D. C. Andrews, Delhi Mrs. Z.

A. Thompson, Houston, Tex. R. E. Phillips, Delhi F.

A. Eldridge, University Station, Baton Rouge, Tensas Delta Land Monroe Combs Copes, Warden Emanuel Wassen, Bonita Mrs. W. A. Caldwell, Minden Miss Eula Croxton, Shreveport Cpl.

Charles W. Robinson, Postmaster, Seattle, Wash. AS, V6, SV James Andrew Payne, Naval Tr. Center, Great Lakes, 111. Mrs.

J. G. Alley, Leesville Mrs. O. B.

Hale, Pioneer Rt 1 Friends will be pleased to know that James A. Payne has been stationed at Great Lakes, 111., where he is receiving Naval training. Mrs. D. C.

Andrews, of Delhi, was among the Beacon-News callers during the past week, and favored us with a new subscription. Mr. Gus Baker, of Lenora, N. is visiting his brothers, Messrs. W.

J. and Dewey Baker, here. Mr. Baker is meeting a large number of old friends here where he made his home a number of years ago. Mrs.

Shelby O. Thome and children, who are making their home for the duration with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M.

McCullough, of Archibald, were pleased to have their husband and father. Seaman Second Class Shelby O. Thorne, of San Francisco, at home for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. J.

E. Stodghill is reported on the sick list this week. Her many friends will be glad to see her out again soon. Grady Maxwell, of Montgomery, spent the Christmas holidays at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

O. M. Maxwell, of Rayville Route 4. He has returned to his work in a war plant in Montgomery. Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. Collier spent the latter part of last week with Mrs. Collier's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. O. M. Maxwell, and also her sister and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs.

Marshall Parker, of Rayville Route 4. Lt. L. W. McCoy, stationed at Memphis, and Cadet Theo.

McCoy, sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. McCoy, were recent visitors to Rayville, the guests of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Weems and Mrs. E.

H. Norman, of Rayville Route 4, were callers at our office last Saturday. James H. Holley, first assistant engineer of the Merchant Marine, i3 at home on leave after a year's service in the Southwest Pacific. He is visit ing his mother, at Epps, and relatives and friends at Rayville, Monroe and West Monroe.

Mrs. John G. Higgs, and daughters, Venita Ann and Peggy Jean, spent the Christmas holidays with their husband and father, Private John G. Higgs, Jr, who is stationed at Indiantown Gap, Pa. They were accompanied by Mr.

John G. Higgs, who also visited his son, Private Higgs. Miss Madrid Bush, daughter of Mrs. A. E.

Bush of Delhi, who is in training in the Baptist Hospital In Alexandria, was at home for the Christmas holidays. Miss Bush will have been in the Cadet Nurse Corps one year thefirst of February. CARD OF THANKS I want to sincerely thank my many friends and dear neighbors for their letters, cards, floral offerings, personal visits and other evidences of devoted friendship while I was sick at home and in a hospital in Vicksburg, Miss. I assure you these kindnesses "were comforting to me and contributed to aid me in regaining my health. May God bless each and every one of you.

MRS. JOHN FROST A CARD OF THANKS I take this means of expressing my thanks for the beautiful flowers and cards I received during my illness while in the Monroe sanitarium. MRS. H. GARLAND lAfl ii RAISERS REPORT OF CONDITION OF RICHLAND STATE BANK Of Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, at the close of business on December 30th, 1944.

FURNISHED TO THE STATE BANK COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA C. J. ELLIS, President FRED MORGAN, Cashier FRED MORGAN, Vice President W. W. KELLY, Asst.

Cashier ASSETS Loans and discounts 180,449.66 State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland: J. C. Boies, Clerk Fifth District Court in and for Richland Parish, Louisiana, hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of the list of Petit Jurors drawn by the Jury Commission of Richland Parish, Louisiana, on January 3rd. 1945, to serve as Petit Jurors for the regular February term of Criminal Court, which convenes Tuesday, February 13th, 1945. No.

Name Ward 1. Dillard. B. M. 2 2.

Brunson, Henry L. 3. Lowery, Estus 4. Grayson, J. 5.

Bruce, I. L. 6. Sorey, Hope I. 7.

Tatum, John L. 8. Miller. Oswald J. 9.

Box. W. H. 10. Robinson, A.

M. 11. Murray, E. Hardy 12. Reagan, W.

P. 13. Dear, Willie R. 14. Graves, J.

E. 15. Vought. A. D.

16. Mitchell, O. 17. Phillips, Rufus E. ZZIII1ZZ" 6 1 3 18.

Wilson, G. B. 19. Curry, A. B.

3 20. Moore, Armour 6 21. Williams. Cliff 2 22. Cook, Billie C.

2 23. Weed, Bert 7 24. Thomason, P. J. 7 25.

Martin, R. O. 2 26. Bradshaw, D. W.

4 27. Hill, Jimmie 3 28. Tillman, W. L. 5 29.

Hill, F. L. 4 30. Darnell, S. C.

1 In testimony whereof, I hereunto sign my name officially and affix my seal of office this January 3rd, 1945. J. C. BOIES, Clerk Fifth District Court and Ex-Officio Jury Commissioner, Richland Parish, Louisiana. l-6-6t.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is nereby given that sealed proposals will be received up to 10 a. m. on Thursday, January 11, 1945, and at -that time publicly opened, for the following equipment to be purchased by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District: One Lowboy Tandem Trailer, 40,000 lbs. capacity, 14 foot loading platform, 30 feet over all, equipped with eight 25x20-10 ply tires; one 2 to 3-ton truck tractor, approximate horsepower not less than A. M.

A. 82 H. wheel base 146 inches, equipped with eight 20x20 dual rear tires, 10-ply, truck to be equipped with two-speed double reduction low gear; one 20,000 lbs. straight line pull, 2 to 3 ton capacity winch with power take off; four tractor mowers, approximately 23 horsepower, mounted on rubber; said equipment to be paid for in cash. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

ARDEN B. SMITH, President, Oak Grove, Louisiana. W. C. CROXTON, Secretary, Rayville, Louisiana.

12-23-3t. direct and guaranteed 1,390,584.17 195,354.31 8,642.20 35,041.05 1,687,676.57 42,482.44 6,131.94 43,546,722.34 $2,436,097.01 192,924.48 29,842.76 606,601.27 57,276.44 34,390.13 checks, etc.) $3,357,132.09 6,000.00 3,363,132.09 ACCOUNTS 60,000.00 51,000.00 57,270.86 15,319.39 183,590.25 preferred capital) FOR LONG DISTANCE 2 5 4 5 2 4 3 1 2 United States Government obligations, Obligations of States and political subdivisions Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks The following white selectees will be forwarded for induction to Fort Humbug, Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 15th, 1945, by Local Board No. 1, Rayville, Louisiana: William Preston Bennett, Rayville. Clarence Coleman Mills, Rayville. Percell Franklin Green, Rayville.

Ernest Edward Quimby, Rayville. Robert Walton, Mangham. James Samuel McGowen, Rayville. Richie Devon Swain, Rayville. Marvin Roy Fife, Mangham.

Mearl David McVoy, Warden. Ralph Kenneth Brazzel, Delhi. James Carlyle O'Neal, Rayville. Jesse Arlander Flowers, Rayville. John Alton Jackson, Rayville.

Charles Willis Pickett, Rayville. Earl Jefferson Goodwin, Rayville. John Bud Weeks, Start. Claude Herman Duncan, Mangham. Samuel Leon Thompson, Girard.

Joe Lee Morris, Rayville. Kiwanis Club Holds First Meeting: of Year The Rayville Kiwanis Club enjoyed their first luncheon of the new year with a fine attendance, and Jake Joseph, newly-elected president, presiding. While the program committee has not had sufficient time to make out the yearly schedule of programs, a full program was made. It was announced that the Police Jury had that day called a special election to vote a bond issue of to build a new court house, which announcement was made by George Franklin and Horace Mangham. The club voted unanimously to get behind the movement to put over the proposition as the funds to be derived would supply a pressing need for the Parish of Richland to replace with a modern new public building the old and antequated fire trap that we now are forced to use for a court house.

The newly-elected president was presented with his button for six years of perfect service. Jim Aycock, immediate past president, has a perfect attendance of four years instead of two years, as stated in last week's issue. "Hop" Hopkins, who was absent at the installation meeting, was installed by Bob Hargis as a member of the board of directors. Jimmie Thompson, parish chairman of the Sixth War Loan for Richland Parish, announced that this parish has gone over the top find exceeded its quota. While the sale of bonds was $6,000.00 short, other bond sales made up the difference.

The 10-point program outlined by Kiwanis International for the year 1945 was read by President Jake Joseph. Douglas Robinson was a guest of the club. The program next week will be in charge of the Finance Committee, Fred Morgan, chairman. Jake Joseph read the list of committees he has appointed for 1945. They are as follows, and he asks that all those at interest clip this list from the paper for future reference: Agriculture: Hopkins, chairman; Hathorn, Bennett, Greer.

Attendance: Purvis, chairman; Page, C. S. Aycock, Dent Brown. House and Reception: Bond, chair man; LeBlanc, Fragala, Hargis. Finance: Morgan, chairman; John Mulhearn, D.

Burk. Boys and Girls: Kelly, chairman; Jackson, Midyett. Inter-Club Relations: Thompson, chairman; Hixon, Ferguson, Mang ham. Membership and Kiwanis Education: Corry, chairman; J. R.

Myrick, Coenen. Music and Religion: J. Aycock, chairman; Hooks, Cox, Spence. Public Affairs: Franklin, chairman; Thompson, J. R.

Aycock, Chambers, Morgan, Mangham. Public Relations and Publicity: Mangham, chairman; Blakeman, J. F. Jones, Mulhern. Underprivileged Child: Midyett, chairman; Alford, Chambers, Gutz.

Program: Clark, chairman; Stodghill, Cook, Hargis. Secretary: Hargis. Treasurer: Morgan. Vice Presidents: Cain and E. Myrick.

Citrus Fruit The orange and grapefruit have long been acclaimed for their Vitamin content, and now the mandarin type orange is being heralded as a source of pro-vitamin says Miss Hael Bratley, Extension Nutritionist. Carotenoid pigments, the King orange, tangerine and satsuma are all members of the mandarin group, being characterized by a deep orange, easily skin. Citrus fruits are dependable sources of Vitamin C. Half of a medium sized grapefruit or one large, juicy orange will supply the daily need. And there is a daily need of this vitamin because the body can store very little of it and it has a special function to perform in keeping body tissues healthy.

Citrus fruits provide acids and flavors that stimulate the appetite and aid in digestion. The bulk they con tain helps prevent constipation. Their alkaline salts balance the acid effects of meat, eggs and cereals. Their calcium, phosphorus and iron aid in cell building and maintenance. Time was when the per capita allotment of cit rus fruit consisted of one orange deposited by Santa in the toe of each Christmas stocking.

The goal now is one serving of citrus fruit per day. How far we have come! IMPOUND SALE State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland: Notice is hereby given that by virtue of Ordinance No. 667 of the Police Jury of Richland Parish, Louisiana, the following described cattle have been impounded by G. M. Moore, special deputy, and are in the keeping of Robert Dollar, of Archibald, One 3-year-old muley heifer, with white spot in face, no marks or brands; and one young calf; and unless owner calls, proves property and pays charges, I will proceed to sell, within legal hours of sale, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th, 1945, in the village of Archibald, Ward Four of Richland Parish.

Terms of sale: For cash, without A charming event of the holiday season was the bridal shower given to Addye Laura Kozel, Yoeman 2C of the United States Navy, by Mrs. Wess Taylor, Mrs. W. G. McKinney and Mrs.

R. R. Blanchard, at the home of Mrs. Taylor. Prior to her marriage on December 8th, in Chicago, to R.

Raymond Kozel, U. S. Navy, Mrs. Kozel was Addye Laura Diamond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

R. S. Diamond. Presiding at the lace-covered table, with its glowing centerpiece of poin-settias were Misses Jennie Jo Blanchard and Miss Gladys Diamond, who served the guests with spiced tea, colorful sandwiches and cakes. Miss Diamond wore a formal flowered gown with overskirt of net.

Her corsage was of Christmas berrier and greens. Miss Blanchard a similar corsage with her gown of black crepe with silver sequins. Mrs. Lillian Swetman Burroughs, schoolmate of- the honoree, had charge of the bride's book. She wore a formal model of black velvet and pink taffeta.

Many lovely gifts were on display, including those in her chosen patterns of silver, crystal and china. XXX Grimshaw-Baker A wedding of interest to many fond friends, which event has just been made public, was that of Sergeant Roy Grimshaw, of the U. S. Marine Corps, and Mis3 Bessie Lee Baker, of Rayville, which was solemnized in Choudrant on December 16th, at the Baptist parsonage, the pastor of the Choudrant Baptist church officiating. The bride is the only daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. W. J. Baker, of Rayville, and is a young lady who enjoys much popularity at home. She is a graduate of the Rayville high school, and has been a student of the Northeast Junior College, of Monroe, since that time.

The groom, who was formerly employed at Baker's Cafe, in Rayville, has been in the Marine Corps for several years and overseas for the past two years. We join In wishing the young couple a long and happy married life. Springs-Cumpton Mrs. Lula Maye Cumpton wishes to announce the marriage of her foster daughter, Georgie, to Jimmie Springs, son of Mr. and Mrs.

T. J. Springs, of Kingsville, Texas. The marriage took place in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, January 3rd, where Jimmie is now stationed, with the armed forces. The bride, a graduate of the Rayville high school, has been a valued employe of the Richland State Bank, and enjoys the affection and esteem of a large circle of admiring friends.

GORDON CALVIN SOREY COMPLETES FIGHTER PILOT TRAINING LUKE FIELD, Jan. 3.Gor-don Calvin Sorey, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Sorey, of Route 4, Rayville, Louisiana, has successfully completed his single-engine fighter pilot training at the Army Air Forces Advanced Fly ing School, Luke Field, Arizona. At graduation ceremonies on December 23rd, he received the Army Air Corps silver wings and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army of the United States. Sorey received his pilot training at various fields in the AAF Western Fly ing Training Command including Santa Ana Army Air Base, Rankin Primary Field, and Merced Basic Training Field. Before his appointment as an avia tion cadet he attended Rayville high school and Northeast Junior College, Monroe, La. He is now awaiting final specialized training and assignment Lieutenant Sorey has been at home on leave with his parents, and Mrs.

C. W. Sorey, thi3 week. NOTICE No Birth Certificates will be issued from this office from the 30th of te month through the 5th of the following month, due to monthly reports. No Birth Certificates will be issued on Friday afternoons due to clinics.

RICHLAND PARISH HEALTH UNIT, HARRISON JORDAN, M. Director. MANN CLUB ACTIVITIES "Plans For Better Farm Living" will be the subject of the January Home Demonstration Club meeting, which will be at the home of Mrs. Norman McKnight, January 18th, at 2 p. The demonstration will be "Testing Seed For Germination.

"Making the Living Room More 1 Comfortable and Attractive" was the Interesting discussion of the December meeting at the home of Miss Eva Clack. Information given on "Cur tain and Draperies," by Mrs. Marvin Payne, and "Pictures and Ornaments," by Mrs. Norman McKnight. Other information was given by Miss Le Fevre.

An exchange of Christmas- presents was enjoyed by alL Members present were: Mesdames W. A. McKnight, Henry Stevenson, J. L. Pierce, Henry Smith, J.

T. Clack, W. M. Payne, R. E.

Stevenson, Norman McKnight, C. D. Dickens, Misses Catherine McKnight and Eva Clack. Mrs. Marilee Peoples, sister of the hostess, was a very wel come visitor.

The club adjourned and refresh ments were served. REPORTER LETTER FROM CAPTAIN A- P. PABHAM, WITH A TANK FORCE IN ITALY Italy Dear Mr. Mangham: I have been getting the Beacon-News over here for 30 months and really appreciate each issue. That's about the only way I have of keeping track of the boys from home that are in the service.

I can see from the let ters that you get from other men in the service that I'm not the only one Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection Mrs. Fred Wiggington received a telegram December 20th that her husband was wounded in action. The telegram reads as follows: "Regret to inform you your husband, Pvt. Fred O. Wiggington, was slightly wounded in action December 3rd, in Germany.

You will be advised as reports of condition are received. (Signed) "ADJUTANT GENERAL, "Washington, D. C. Since then Mrs. Wiggington has received a number of letters from her husband and he is recovering rapidly in a hospital in France.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rainer of Rayville.

Word was received this week from Pvt. Thurman C. Rainer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Rainer, that he was wounded December 8th on Leyte, and is in a hospital. He told his parents that he was just fine and could hardly tell he had been wounded. He was 1 wounded in the right breast, with the bullet emerging under his arm. Alton Porter Wounded Second Time Official word has been received by his mother that Private Alton Porter was slightly wounded sometime in December.

Young Porter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Porter, of Rayville Route One.

He is serving on the Western Front, and this wound is the second he has received in action. DOICIERE HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUC The members of the Douciere Home Demonstration Club held its regular monthly meeting in the home of Mrs. E. B. Busbice on December 20th.

The meeting was called to order by the president. Opening song, "Silent I Night," led by Mrs. E. C. Williamson.

Pledge to the flag was given. Members answered roll call by nam-, ing a fruit or vegetable and stating. where it is found on 7 basic poster. Mrs. P.

J. Thomason, housing, farm- stead improvement and equipment leader, had charge of the meeting. Subject of meeting was "Making the Living Room More Comfortable and Attractive." 1. Furniture and Arrangements, Mrs. M.

L. Lyles. 2. Curtains and Draperies, Mrs. P.

J. Thomason. 3. Pictures and Ornaments, Mrs. E.

C. Williamson. 4. Floor Finishes and Covering, Mrs. E.

B. Busbice. All members made their donation for orphanage and box was packed. At the social hour everyone joined in the Christmas fun and exchange of gifts from the lovely Christmas tree. Miss Le Fevre met with us only a little while.

We were sorry she could not stay for the meeting. The club adjourned by all repeating the club collect, to meet in January with Mrs. N. E. Chatham.

Our hostess served sweet potato pie and coffee to Mrs. R. C. Thomason, Otis Frieth, Ellen Lovelady, E. C.

Williamson, H. D. Thomason, M. L. Lyles, P.

J. Thomason, L. D. Thomason and Mrs. F.

B. Hatch. REPORTER FOR RENT My farm, south of Rayville. J. M.

BINION, 12-23-3t. Rayville, La. JOY THEATRE Rayville, Louisiana Sunday and Monday DOROTHY LAMOUR FRED MacMURRAY BETTY HUTTON "AND THE ANGELS SING" Tuesday-Wednesday TWO BIG PICTURES BUSTER CRABBE in a TIGER FANGS" AND "BILLY THE KID RIDES AGAIN" Thursday and Friday KATHERINE HEPBURN WALTER HUSTON AKIM TAMIROFF "DRAGON SEED" MATINEE Every Thursday Box Office Opens 3:45 Saturday JUDY CANOVA "LOUISIANA HAYRIDE" AND SMILEY BURNETTE "BORDER TOWN TRAIL" ALT, 8HOWS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Bank premises owned $25,500.00, furniture and fixtures $17,342.44 Real estate owned other than bank premises TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations Deposits of United States Government Deposits of States and political subdivisions Deposits of banks (Including $446.35 Time Certificates of Deposit) Other deposits (certified and officers TOTAL DEPOSITS Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES CAPITAL Capital Stock: Common Surplus Undivided profits Reserves (and retirement account for TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $3,546,722.34 State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland: Fred Morgan, Vice-President, and W. W. Kelly, Assistant Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the within statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

FRED MORGAN, Vice President W. W. KELLY, Assistant Cashier Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of January, 1945. E. G.

BROWN, Notary Public. AT TIKI TBI POULTRY We will start setting our incubators on Monday, January 1st, and will set each Monday thereafter. We will do custom hatching this season, so if you prefer to hatch your own eggs, our trays hold 112 eggs each, and we have ample capacity to hatch all the chicks you want. You do not have to make reservations for, trays, just bring the eggs on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. We will have Baby Chicks for sale on Tuesday, January 23rd, and each Tuesday thereafter through the month of May.

Our next season price will be $12.00 per hundred delivered to you by mail or express. Our spring bookings are coming in now, and if you plan to buy chicks we suggest that you book your order early. Our Chicks are bred to live and 'lay, and you cannot buy better chicks regardless of the price you pay. A NEW RECORD caus There were more Long Distance calls in 1944 than in 1943 more than any other year in history. 1945 has started off with a and some circuits are still crowded.

When that's the case. Long Distance will ask your help by saying ''Please limit your call to 5 minutes." Tillman's Hatchery Mangham, La. Southerh Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company benefit of appraisement. F. L.

HILL, Constable, Ward Four, Richland 1-6-2 i Parish, La. BUY WAR BONDS! INCORPORATED that "sweats out" the paper through. CAPT. A. P.

PARHAM.