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THE RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS, RAYVILLE. LA SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1959. MARK GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY McKay-Cathey Nuptials WW SHARP-COOPER MARRIAGE ii i LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION OF RAYVILLE AND RICHLAND PARISH PEOPLE Here we are with a new slate Hixon, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs and a whole new year to make our J. R.

Holding of aw. gene Johnston and Gary of Alto McCullough-Moye Nuptials Marked with beauty and simplicity was the informal ceremony unitying in marriage Miss Betty Moye, daughter of Mr. and nrs. J. E.

Moye, of Rayville, and Billy Mc-Cullough, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. of Archibald. The Grace Baptist Church was scene of the wedding on evening of Friday, December 19.

The Revi John Scarf enjoined vows of the double ring ceremony. Soft music by Miss Barbara Henderson set mood for the wedding, and vocal solos were given by Mr. I 1 A si-A I I A WW 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Duncan of Winnsboro.

air. and Mrs. J. F. Hixon.

and Miss Nelwyn Hixon spent Lnristmas Day in Kelly where they were guests of the Guy Pardue family. They also visited In Bas trop Friday afternoon. Happy occasion for a group of teen-ager was the New Tear's Eve party honoring birthday of Bobby Porter, given at the Porter home on Spruce Street Wednesday night. The young people enjoyed dancing through the evening hours, and welcomed the New Year with a hamburger feast In the Porter kitchen. Those having fun with Bobby included Teeny and Margaret Smith, Ann Bruce, Richard Herrington, Bill Graves and Wil liam Sharbono, of Rayville, and his cousins, Pat and Johnny Porter, of Vicksburg, Miss.

At home on leave during the holidays was Pvt. Huey C. Allen, of Fort Chaffee, who was here with his mother, Mrs. James C. Allen, of Rayville, Route 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cartlidge and the two children had an enjoyable week-end visit with Mrs. Cartlidge's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

L. D. Smith, in Lynville, La. Highlight of their visit was their attendance at an alumni banquet at the Lynville school on Saturday night, commemorating fiftieth anniversary of the school, with State Superintendent Shelby M. Jackson making principal address of the evening.

Mrs. Cartlidge is a graduate of the school, and enjoyed this oppor tunity to renew acquaintances with many former schoolmates. An an- nouncemem oi interest to tnose in wno anenaea iynvine .3 i Golden leaves were also used at of the cake and the punch skirt and fitted jacket. She wore a A three-tiered wedding cake black feather hat and carried a toPPed bv bride and groom fig-nosegay of pink carnations. I urines stood at one end of the Mr.

J. B. Sharp stood with his son as best man. The bride was Sunday, December 28. Mr.

and Mrs. given in marriage by Mr. Glen McCoy also got the New Year off Stevens. to a good start with a family din- An informal reception followed ner this Thursday. Their guests in- lIie scnoQ1 annuaijhome ceremony Christmas after this year will cover the fifty years I noon.

Mr- and Mrs. C. H. Buckles, were honor guests on Sunday, cember 28, when Open House corn- memorating their Fiftieth Wed ding Anniversary was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

C. H. Buckles, Jr. Co-host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs.

F. N. Buckles. The Golden Wedding theme was used as decoration throughout the home, with golden bells adorning the front door, and an arrangement of golden, mums at the steps. Golden candles, gilt pine cones and clusters of golden grapes against a background of greenery graced the entry table, with yellow mums and golden candles used at vantage points all through the reception rooms.

Guests were greeted by the honored couple. For this occasion Mrs. Buckles chose a becoming gown of navy blue, with which she wore her corsage of feathered golden mums. Delicious wedding cake, punch and finger dainties were served from a beautifully appointed table, overlaid by a cloth of white cut-work, and centered by a golden bowl holding a profusiori of yellow mums with gold leaves, and illuminated by three golden candles. 'Bono Nostrorum Club Shown cutting the cake at their bridal reception are Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Bozman Sharp, who ex- changed marriage vows in a quiet Relatives and close friends wit- nesaed the charmingly simple nup. tial cerem0ny, with vows spoken by iight from thJ beautilull dec. orated christma- tr- hnmp of inr- -ir 01 ville, parents of the groom. The bride, the former Miss Betty Lou Cooper, of Washington, D.

is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Pankoke, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr.

H. R. Herrington officiated at the service, with prenuptial music by Miss Mary Jo Ellington, who played appropriate selections and the traditional wedding marches. The bride's blond loveliness was accented by her gown of pink lace with bouffant skirt of afternoon length. Her velvet jacket of deeper pink was closely fitted, cut with Tall baskets overflowing with clusters of white enameled berries and magnolia leaves, tall branched candelabra and greenery formed a charming setting for the exchange of nuptial vows by Miss Margaret Cathey and Lannie McKay on Sunday afternoon, December 21.

The bride is the. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cathey, of Crowville. Parents of the groom are Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. McKay, of Archibald. Rev.

C. T. Smith officiated at the double ring ceremony, held in the i home of the bride's parents near Crowville. Mr. Mallory Banister, pianist, played soft nuptial music as the candles were lighted by Miss Betty Musgrove, who wore a lovely blue dress with pink corsage.

Mr. I Banister also played the traditional wedding marches. The bride, given in marriage by 'her father, was radiant in a two-piece model of white brocade. She wore a small white hat and slippers of white satin. She carried a tiny white Bible, surmounted by her bridal bouquet, fashioned of white stock and velvet leaves, centered by a white orchid, from which cascaded strings of dainty pearls.

The matron of honor was Mrs. Dorothy Burns, of Monroe, who wore a black sheath dress with corsage of white carnations and stock. Her accessories were of white. Mr. Clyde McKay served his brother as best man.

For her daughter's marriage Mrs. Cathpv chose a model of deep wine, set off by accessories of black. The mother of the groom wore a knit suit of light blue and accessories of white. Both mothers had corsages of white carnations. Guests were invited to a reception immediately following the ceremony.

The bride's table was I covered with an exquisite cutwork eluded Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Dris yell, Mis3 Hermione Driskell and the W.

E. McCoys, of Monroe, and Mrs. Lorna Collins, of Rayville. Spending the Christmas vacation with his mother, Mrs. William Nor-ris Gaines, and Mr.

Gaines, was Mr. Kenny Snee, here from the University of Tennessee at Knox- ville A mon tr out of town relatives who were here for funeral services of Mr M. Rmmhton were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, of San Diego, Mr.

Robert Brown and Mr. Bud Brown, of Carlsbad, N. and Master Sgt. Stanley C. Brown, of Charleston, S.

C. Mr. and Mrs. A. C.

McCoppin and their four sons of Orange, Texas, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson and the two sons, Lester Wayne Johnson and Charles Germany, who is making his home with the Johnsons now. Friends were happy to catch a glimpse of Mr. Don Dunaway, who was home for Christmas from Oak- land, Calif.

Holiday guest of Mrs. E. B. Green and Mr. Hobart Green was Miss Margot Green, of New Orleans.

Mr. Green accompanied his sister back to New Orleans at end of her visit here, and both planned to take in the Sugar Bowl game on New Year's Day. Friends are sorry to know that Mr. Allen Buie has entered the veterans hospital in Shreveport for treatment, but hope that he will respond rapidly, and will soon be aain Guest ast week of her Sister, Mr3. H.

G. Cochran, was Mrs. Joe Reeves 0f Arcadia. Mr. J.

Marvin Larkin, of Dallas, Texas, spent the Christmas holiday with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs. jim Larkin, here Spending the holidays Mrith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Carthy, was Miss Jan McCarthy, home from LSU. Wednesday guest of Mrs.

Elaine Kirkland was Mrs. Lamar Howell, of Oak Grove. The T. C. Brazeal family enjoyed a holiday visit from Mrs.

Brazeal's mother, Mrs. I. L. Cheney, of Car- roltpn, Georgia. Mr.

and Mrs. A. T. Owen are Dallas visitors this week, guests of Mr. Owen's brother and sister-, in-law, and are especially happy to 1 tu.

l.nv.s4 new nephew! Gathering of the family at the J. N. Phillips home during the holi- days included Miss Betty Phillips, Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blakeman and Mrs.

Elizabeth i I three-quarter length sleeves, and white orchid corsage and acces-she wore a feather hat fashioned sories of black. the ceremony, when the beautiful wedding cake was served from a handsomely appointed bride's table, overlaid by white damask. The central decoration was of white carnations and stock, illuminated by gleaming tapers. Mrs. F.

L. Greaves cut the cake and Mrs. Paul Wnukowski pre- sided at the punch service. Youne Miss Susanne Share, in red-figured white dress with red cummerbund, assisted as tea girl. For this occasion Mrs.

J. B. Sharp received sruests in a becomine wool jersey model of Christmas red. The newly married couple left the reception for their wedding trip. The bride's going-away en semble was a wool suit of rich win ter blue, with which she wore her Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Bozman Sharp plan to make their home in Washington, D. where Mrs. Sharp holds position as a secretary with C.A.A. and Mr.

Sharp is employed in government work. Mr. Sharp is a graduate of the Rayville High School. stationed at Ft. Sill, Okla.

Dale will return to Ft. Sill on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T.

E. Amos and Keith spent Christmas Day in Bastrop visiting with relatives. Visiting here during Christmas was Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lessley and young Kenneth, from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

They were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Fortenberry. They left Monday morning to return home. Other visitors in the Fortenberry home were Mr.

and Mrs. George Holloway, Melinda i mark ort it. Through experience we useless make too many resolutions. How ever, if at the end of 1959 we have strengthened old friendships, made new friends, and in some manner have done our part to make it a better year, we shall be satisfied. An outstanding party of the holiday season was the Open House held Saturday night, December 27, when Mr.

and Mrs. Desha Sims, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Linton, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Boles and Mrs.

J. C. Sartor received their friends at the lovely Sims home on Fourth Street. About three hundred guests called beginning at six in the evening to enjoy the hospitality extended. Christmas was the motif of decorations throughout the home.

In the dining room the color note was pink, white and silver, with the table overlaid by cloth of soft pink, and centered by pink and silver floral arrangement, lighted by the soft glow from pink tapers. The table was appointed in silver, with tea and punch accompanied by a delicious and beautiful variety of finger dainties. Alternating in pouring were Mrs. Carey J. Ellis.

Mrs. Jim Sartor, Mrs. J. Lyman Gladney and Mrs. John C.

Morris, Jr. Assisting in extending the courtesies as tea girls were Mis3 Mary Alta Shamblin, Miss Betty Burk, Miss Martha Ann Brown, Mrs. George L. Gladney, Miss Betty Faust, and W. L.

Calhoun, Jr. Also assisting was Mrs. Eulalia Crawford. Members of the Town and Country Club entertained their husbands and other guests on Satur day night at a buffett supper, given at the spacious home of Dr. and Mrs.

J. E. Ball on Pecan Drive. After enjoying a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres, guests were invited to the buffet table, laden with a tempting assortment of delectable dishes. The meal featured baked ham, baked turkey, Swedish meatballs, and numerous accompanying casserole, vegetable and salad offerings.

It was Christmas throughout the beautiful Ball home, and the holiday theme was accented by the candlelighted arrangement on the buffet table, created of a huge, shiny red globe on base cf greenery and frosted branches. Out of town guests of the club for this occasion included Mr. and John M. Binion, of Shreveport; Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Rudy, of DeRid- der, and Miss Peggy Ellis, of New York City, accompanied by Mr. Claude McLemore. Sugar Bowl tickets were issued to a number of friends by Dr. and Mrs. George Purvis and Mr.

and i Mrs. Leon Eggers, who had made special seating arrangements at Purvis Stadium, 1111 Julia Street. All seats were on the fifty yard line, front row when friends gathered at the Purvis home on New Year's Day to find the stadium theme cleverly carried out to provide best television view for the excited fans. Enjoying more congenial company than those who viewed the game in New Orleans, fans at Purvis Stadium were also a good deal warmer, and had no need to worry over the traffic problem. Holiday guests of Mrs.

J. R. Cheek and Aline included Mr. and Mrs. Carey Cheek, Nan and Gen, of West Monroe; Mr.

and Mrs. Delma Cheek and boys of Norco; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cheek and Mike, of Shreveport; Mrs. W.

M. DeMoss and girls, of Tallulah; along with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Joyner and family, and Mr. and Mrs.

Eddie Cheek, Ellen and Vic, of Rayville. Although Mr. and Mrs. David Knight and family of Miami were unable to attend, a telephone call to them Christmas Day was almost like them being present. Mrs.

Marie Cheek and Nell, of Monroe, and Sgt. and Mrs. Johnny Cheek, Debbie and Kevin, of Albany, N. were Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. J.

R. Cheek. Mrs. Cheek took this opportunity to make the acquaintance of her great-grandson, Kevin, who is now 2 months old. Up for the holidays from Houma was Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Covington and girls. They enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives again. Holiday guest of Mrs. Frank Wiggins, was her daughter, Mrs.

Lessie Turner, of Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Turner returned Sunday after two weeks visit with her mother and other relatives. She was accompanied home by her niece, Miss Pearl Linda Tillman, of Monroe. Those who visited in the J.

F. Hixon home during the holiday season were Mr. and J. F. Hixon, Judy, and Keith, of Glenmore; Mrs.

H. S. Shoemaker, of Rayville; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hixon, Rickey, Jan, Debbie and Sandy, of Bastrop; Tommie Gole-man, of Monroe; Mr.

and Mrs. Jerry Thomason, David and Sharon, of Fairbanks; Miss Nelwyn Hixon, of Alexandria; Miss Rosalie A trial will convince you THE STORE THAT SERVICE BUILT JORDAN'S DRUG STORE Rayville, La. Richard Rockett, who sang the Lord's Prayer and Promise Me." Given In marriage by her father, the bride wore a becoming suit of soft blue with tasteful accessories of black. Her bridal corsage was of pink carnations and fern, tied with white and pink ribbons. She was attended by Miss Janie Lane and Miss Edith Branch, each wearing a light blue suit and corsage of pink carnations.

Their accessories were of black. Standing with the groom as best man was Mr. Grant Hill. Mrs. Moye chose for her daugh ter's marriage a gray ensemble with accessories of black and a cor dage of white daisies.

Mrs. McCullough wore brown with matching accessories and soft vellow flowers. A bridal reception was held immediately following the ceremony at home of the bride's parents. The reception table was overlaid with iloth of white crochet, and centered by an arrangement in silver, Hanked by pink tapers in silver holders. At one end stood the four-tiered wedding cake, with petite bride and figures atop, and a base of pink roses with green leaves and pink and white ribbons.

The beautiful cake was served by Miss Mary Ann Borden, with Miss Inez Chamblee presiding at the crystal punch service at op- posite end of the table. Miss Edith Branch was in charge of the guest register. The young couple left the recep tion for a wedding trip to Ferrlday and Vicksburg. Mrs. Billy McCullough chose for her going-away en semble a suit of light brown with appropriate accessories.

The bride is a graduate of the Rayville High School. Mr. McCullough graduated from the Mang- ham High School, and is now employed by the Adcock-Booth firm. They plan to make their home in Rayville. Out of town guests for the wed- ding included Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Petty, Gerald Lehorn and Miss oniriey au oi Monroe table, while frosted lime punch was served from crystal punch service at the opposite end. Miss Sue McMahan poured, and Miss Janice Womack served the cake.

Central decoration of the beautl- fully appointed table was a huge white frosted candle trimmed with a cluster of silver balls at the base, where two silver love birds rested on fluffs of white angel's hair. Mrs. McKay chose for traveling a suit of light gray with a blue blouse. Her accessories were black, and she wore the orchid from her bridal bouquet. Mrs.

McKay is a senior in the Crowville High School, and Mr. McKay is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College. He is now employed by the Coastal Transmission Corporation of Opelousas. The young couple left for a short honeymoon in south Louisiana. They will make their home in Ope-lusas after the holidays.

Guests for the wedding included members of the two families and a few relatives and close friends. REHEARSAL SUPPER Mr. and Mrs. T. G.

McKay, of Archibald, well-known for their hospitality, entertained the Cathey- McKay wedding party with a gala affair in the school cafeteria on the evening prior to the wedding. Scene of the party was made beautiful by decorations emphasiz- ing the Christmas and wedding themes. A lighted tree glowed softly in the background, and the long banquet table, overlaid with white linen, was centered by tiny Christ- mas trees and shiny ornaments, flanked by clusters of red berries and evergreens. A novel note was the table at which the little folks were seated, where Rudolph with his red nose proudly led Santa and the other reindeer. The bride's table was centered by an artistic arrangement of red berries, glowing candles and a miniature bride and groom.

Each) guest found his place marked by i cards adorned with dainty white flowers and tiny bags of rice. The bride and groom chose this occasion to present appropriate gifts to their attendants, and they 4-. a vv.Ac.AnfA4 Irtvolv china bowl in their chosen pattern by the hostess. The delicious buffet supper fea- tured baked turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, creamed aspara- Cathey was lovely in a. navy model.

fashioned with large white collar, supper with the honored couple in- eluded Mr. and Mrs. George Cathey, Larry and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. W.

C. McKay and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. W. L.

Acklen and Mike, Mr. and The Bono Nostrorum Club met 1 Mr. and Mrs. E. F.

Antley its annual Christmas party in nounce the marriage of their oi scnoo. nisiory, ana win oe avau- ao 10 an aiumni wno get in touch with the school. Young Jeannette Cartlidge remained with her grand- parents for a longer visit when the oiners returned nome. We offer our condolences to Mr. Roy Grimshaw at the passing of his uncle, Mr.

Joe Young, of Winnsboro, who died early Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Girmshaw attended funeral services in Winnsboro on Wednesday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. George Tabor and Steve motored to Shreveport last Sunday, where they attended a reunion of the Tabor family, held at the home of Mr. Tabor's brother, Mr. Joe Robert Tabor. The groups of relatives enjoyed this oppor- tunity to be together during this joyous season.

Mrs Walter Nance with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nance and young deb-bie were guests of relatives and friends in Mount Pleasant, Texas, over the Christmas holidays. Enjoying guests over Christmas were Mr. and Mrs.

George Tabor and Steve, who had with them Mr. Tabor's brother-in-law and sister, Major and Mrs. W. L. McCarver with Jimmy and Marsha of Hampton, Va.

Dr. and Mrs. Warren H. Hunt, III, and young Warren, IV, of Temple, Texas, arrived Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with Dr. Hunt's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Warren H. Hunt. Friends will be interested to know that Dr. Hunt plans to move to Longview, Texas, in May, where he will open private practice in internal medicine.

He is now on the staff of Scott-White Hospital in Temple. Friends were happy to see Dr. and Mrs. R. O.

C. Green, of Bowling Green, former residents of this section, who were holiday guests of Mrs. Green's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

E. Hixon, of Mang-ham. Among pleasures of the season has been the caroling of groups of young people on different nights last week. Mrs. George Tabor and Mrs.

R. Walters took tneir Juniors of the Baptist Training Union on a caroling tour last Tuesday, concluding the evening with a supper party at the Tabor home, where all enjoyed cartoon movies presented by Steve, the exchange of gifts, and a beautiful display or fireworks. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cloud and young Melissa spent the past week- i end in Feber, where they were guests of Mrs.

Cloud's par- ents Enjoying a full house over the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gallman and their daughters, who had as their guests Mrs.

Gallman's I bowl. Serving guests at the reception table were granddaughters of the honored couple, Miss Sara Mar-jorie Buckles at the punch service and Miss Janice Buckles cutting the cake. Assisting as tea girls were Misses Judy Green, Judy Beggs, Linda Kay Ellington and Gayle Lane. Mrs. F.

N. Buckles presided at the guest register. The large number of friends calling at this time enjoyed viewing the beautiful array of gifts displayed on tastefully arranged tables. In addition to those who came in person, many friends from other sections added to the happiness of the occasion by expressing their felicitations by means of long distance telephone calls. Out of town guests who called included Mr.

and Mrs. Buckles' daughter. Miss Wanda Buckles, of Kansas City; Mrs. M. E.

Gould, of Bastrop; Mrs. Lamar Posey, of Lubbock, Texas; Mrs. A. C. McCoppin, of Orange, Texas; Mrs.

W. P. Rollins and Miss Margaret Loftin, of Delhi. I 'Marriage Announced daughter, Lou Otis, to Pat H. Fairley, of Rayville.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilbur Taylor Dec. 19, 1958. The couple will make their home in Monroe, where Mr. Fairley is engaged in construction work.

The bride is a student of NELSC. 0 Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses were issued from the parish clerk's office to the couples listed below during the past week: Dec. 26: Roy Harold Wood of St. Louis, to Betty Ruth Gray, of Monroe. Dec.

26: William Charles Caston of Rayville, with the U. S. Army, to Lorena Nell Munholland of Epps. Dec. 27: William James Dabbs, of Delhi, with the U.

S. Army, to Lois May Romano, of Rayville. Dec. 27: Robert Charles Moore of Rayville to Marilyn Marie Bourg of Lockport, La. 0 Births Mr.

and Mrs. Charles E. Spencer, Monroe, a daughter, Kim Ann, born Dec. 13 at Ball and Ellington Clinic, weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Mr. and Mrs. Winston Copeland Hill, Rt. 1, Rayville, a daughter, Tena Marie, born Dec. 17 at Ball and Ellington Clinic, weighed 8 lbs.

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney M. Pee, Rayville, a son. Perry Mitchell, born Dec.

23 at Ball and Ellington Clinic, weighed 7 lbs. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Earl Rat-cliff, Ray-vile, a daughter. Donna Kaye, born Dec.

26 at Ball and Ellington Clinic, weighed 7 4 ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Webb, Rayville, twin daughters, Brenda, 4 2 and Shelia, 4 born Dec.

25 at Ball and Ellington Clinic. 0 A couple's chances of reaching a golden wedding anniversary have more than doubled since 1900, Health Information Foundation reports. About 150,000 couples now celebrate a golden anniversary each year, and another 750,000 have already had theirs. wood. Miss Ethel Watson, Mrs.

C. D. Martin, and Mrs. James O. Evans.

Reporter. and Ras Pittman, of Colum-jhome in bandeau style. Her bouquet was a specimen white orchid, surrounded by stephanotis. Mrs. Glen Stevens of Baton Rouge, sister of the groom, attended as matron of honor, and wore for the occasion an afternoon frock of slate blue, fashioned with full Holiday guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Milton Posey were Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Posey, here from Lubbock, Texas. Rev.

and Mrs. Ben F. Jordan and young Steve, of Jonesboro, were Christmas guests of Rev. Jordan's brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs.

Jimmy Jordan and the children. Enjoying a lovely Christmas in Monroe this year were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gwin, who were guests of their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs.

Benny Gwin, Mark and Steve. Of Interest to friends here is news that the Dixie Darlin's and the Mississippi Southern band will be featured at the North-South football game to be played in Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday, January 3. The game and half-time show will be presented over KNOE-TV, Channel 8, we understand, and local viewers will try to see Miss Sherry Sims among the Darlin's, and Miss Jean Gates in the band. Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Rudy of De-Ridder, were guests over Christmas of Mr. Rudy's sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grif- us ana me cnuaren. Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Binion and Miss Robbie Binion were holiday visitors to Shreveport, where they were joined Dy irs. Koy Kooenaon and the children, of Monroe. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Carey Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Binion, Sr. Mr.

and Mrs. Dan W. Sartor and the three children of Shreveport mother, Mrs. F. B.

Sartor, in Alto, Mr. and Mrs. Ualre uay ana sons, Mark and Paul, spent Christmas Day in Marion, visiting with Mr. Day's family. During the Christmas week-end, Mr.

and Mrs. Hardie Howe and Mike', of West Monroe, were visi- tors here with Mrs. Howe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.

F. Fortenberry, and sister, Mrs. Gladys Day. Miss Helen Fortenberry spent Christmas in Lake Providence, where she was the guest of Miss Johnnie Fay Custer. She returned home Wednesday with Miss Custer, who is to spend a few days visiting here in Rayville.

Home on leave from the Army is Sgt. Dale Fortenberry, who is bia, Miss. for the holiday are jen- neth and Emmett Futch, of LSU and Miss Barbara Nell Futch, of Northwestern. Here to spend the last week of the school holidays are Mr. and Harold W.

Brown and young Terri, of Ruston. They are guests of Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moody Adcock, Jr.

Among spectators at Sugar Bowl in Now Hrloana I Vi a Now Ypflf's Day were Mr. and Mrs. Dent Dent Brown, Martha and Mark Brown and Bobby Calvert, who went down early Thursday morn- and Mr. and Mrs. John Mor ris, who motored to New Orleans on Wednesday.

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Greaves were Mr.

Greaves' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Greaves and Eliza beth, of McCall, Idaho, in Louisiana spending the holiday with Mr. Greaves' mother in Waterproof. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Foster Jones, I the home of Mrs. C. W.

Jones, of i Mangham, with Mrs. Paul E. Brooks as co-hostess. The program for the December meeting continued the study of American novels with a review of Jack London's book, The War of the Classes. Mrs.

E. B. Busbice was the speaker. She said that the series of articles contained in the book dealt with the period follow- ing the Civil War which was a period of Expansion and Building and also was a time when conditions were very bad for the work- ing classes. According to passages quoted, Mr.

London forsaw the days of Socialism and the struggle between Capital and Labor and be lieved a surplus labor army a necessity in Economy. It was stated that the author when twenty-four swore that he would climb out of the "Social Pit" but not with his body. Going back to study and books, he became a writer of many novels and derived considerable money from his writings. Mrs. H.

J. Brown gave a very interesting account of London's life and an understanding of the part his hard and poverty stricken childhood had upon his writing. The evidence of socialist and communistic tendencies was seen early in his reading and later in his works. In the absence of the president. Mrs.

J. U. Douclere, Mrs. C. N.

Underwood presided during the business session, in making her report on Home of which she is de- partment chairman, Mrs. M. K. Mc-Connell used Families Forever as the theme and stated that Family Life must be preserved In order that the American Way be maintained. Chairman of Community Affairs, Mrs.

H. G. Tillman, reported on methods of promoting projects for community improvement, the first being formation of a council of representatives from civic organizations. The club voted to adopt suggested plan with committee composed of Mrs. Tillman.

Mrs. Clingan, Miss Watson, and Mrs. B. N. Hixon to make contacts for beginning of council.

During the social hour members were served delicious refreshments which carried out the Christmas motif. There were gifts for all under the beautiful tree. Members present were Mrs. E. D.

Baker, bice, Mrs. Paul Brooks, Mrs. Terry Clingan, Miss Virgie Evans, Mrs. B. N.

Hixon, Mrs. C. W. Jones, Mrs. M.

K. McConnell, Mrs. T. G. McKay, Mrs H.

L. Murray, Mrs. Maud Parham, Miss Kate Talbert, Mrs. H. G.

Tillman, Mrs. C. N. Under- Spell, Mrs. John Lee and the Rev.

mother, Mrs. L. M. Johnston, her spent Christmas and a few addi-brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and tional days with Mrs.

Sartor's par-Mrs. James C. Money and Deedee, ents, Dr. and Mrs. T.

M. Sayre, and all of Columbus, and her also visited with Dr. Sartor's motored to Shreveport Wednes- Miss Dot Phillips, and Mr. Sonny gus, sweet potatoes with marsh-day for a visit with Mr. and Mrs.

I Phillips from Dallas, and Mr. and mallow topping, fruit salad, stuffed John M. Binion, and to assist Mrs. Wade Kennedy with the chil- celery, olives, pickles, hot rolls, the Binions in getting moved into dren from Monroe. cakes ambrosia and tea.

their new home, recently completed For this festive event Miss Bucher during the holidays were and accented by a beautiful Christ-Rev, and Mrs. Jack Blakeman, of mas corsage. Atlanta, Rev. Warren Blake- Those privileged to enjoy the brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

RalDh Johnston and Ronnie, of Karmerville. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H.

Buckles, were Miss Wanda Buckles, of Kansas City, and Miss Margaret Loftin, of Delhi. Mrs Darrell Henson with young Randy and Chip, of Dallas, were tho Christmas jruests of her, mother, Mrs. E. E. Keebler.

The whole group enjoyed holiday visits with relatives in Farmerville and in Bastrop. Happy birthday wishes are extended young Carolyn Richardson, who celebrated her eighth birthday this week. A group of young friends joined Carolyn at the Richardson home on Clear Lake for birthday fun on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. T.

L. Gates and Jean. Mr. andjMrs- H- J- Brown, Mrs. E.

B. Bus- in one of Shreveport's growing sub-! divisions. Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Brown, Mrs. Emmett Brown, and the baby all welcomed a houseful of guests for the holiday, when Lt. Emmett Brown, arrived home on leave from Fort Harrison, Indiana, and, was joined here by his brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

John Lloyd Baker with the children, Frederick and Freida, of Ferriday. Mr. and Mrs. M. E.

McCoy en- joyed having holiday guests in their new home, with their visitors in-j eluding Mr. Lem McCoy, of New Orleans, and Mr. and Mrs. Theo McCoy and young Neal, of Hous- ton, Texas, who all stayed through man, of Dallas, Texas, with over- night visits from several friends of Rev. Warren Blakeman, including Mr.

Lee English, of Dallas, Texas; Mr. Chris of London, England; Mr. Arthur Douglas, of England, and Mr. Tripolin, of Norway. Rev.

and Mrs. John W. Blow and the family journeyed to Covington, Louisiana, for a Christmas visit, where they were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Mildred Ainsworth, and family, and of Mrs. Blow's mother, Mrs.

Eliza Revere. Mrs. Bob Chapman, Bobby Joe, Delores and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chapman McKay and Gary Wayne, Mr.

and Mrs. Ted Brunson, Brett and Ty, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Brunson, Mr. Billy Chapman, Mr.

Mallory Banister, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. McMahan, Mr.

and Mrs. Lee McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKaskle, Mr. and Mrs.

B. T.1C. T. Smith,.