The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-10-09
CORRESPONDENCE
The Red Land School Opens.

The Red Land School Opens.
The 1913-M session Of the Red Land
Graded School opened Monday, the 9Th,
with an enrolment of 116 pupils. Sew
eral patrons OF the school were assem-
bled in the auditorium, where they were
entertained with music furnished by
Mr.. J. F. Hudson, Calvin Hudson and
Eber johnson. The children arrived in
six transportation wagons, and, at the
sound of the bell, all marched into the
assembly hall. Here, as the strains of
America" became hushed, Mr.. G.. T.
Maysintroduced Prof. A. L. Jones, who
made short but impressive talk. This
was followed by talk by Mr.. G. g.
Allen, Chairman Of the Board of Trus-
tees. He gave brief history of the
school from the date Of its foundation,
during 1859, up to the present time. Mr..
Mays then urged the pupils present to
grasp the opportunities before them.
Prof. w. A. Fortson, Parish Superin-
tendent OF Public Education, being
present, made an enjoyable talk on eco
operation and Efficiency" which was
very much appreciated by patrons,
teachers and pupils. The pupils then
retired to their respective rooms to be
classified. Following such brilliant
opening nothing short Of most sue
cessful term Of the school is anticipated.
The faculty is compose Of: Prof.
A. 1. Jones of Grand Cheniere, princi-
pal; Miss Lila Mae Williams of West
Monroe, FIRST assistant; Miss Viola Allen
Of this place, third and fourth grades;
Miss Marie Courtney Of Mt. Lebanon,
primary grades, and Miss Florence Mar
tin Of Benton, music. The teacher for
the fifth and sixth grades has not as yet
arrived, but is expected daily.
colllnsbure.
Tuesday, Sept. 3d. Chinquapins are
beginning toopen.
Miss Rae Bridger was pleasant vis-
itor in our town one day last week.
Miss Eppie Nattin, who has had en-
ployment at Belcher. is again at home.
Mr.. Drew Kendrick was guest Of Mr..
Jim Rodgers Sunday and Sunday night.
Mr.. Ed Burt of near Benton spent
Saturday night and part Of Sunday here
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. McLeish were
business visitors to Lake Point last
week.
Mr.. w. A. Spears Of Plain Dealing
recently purchased number Of cows
from Mr.. N. w. Sentell.
Miss Mary Gilmer spent Saturday ant
Sunday in Shreveport as guest at thu
home Of her brother, Mr.. George Gilmer
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carstarphen O
Plain Dealing spent Sunday with theil
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Allie
Taylor.
Miss Mary Gilmer, one Of the teacher
in Plain Dealing High School, is nov
stopping at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
N. w. Sentell Of this place.
The boys being away on cuisines an,
| in school. and the Misses Pickett on |
visit with their sister, Mr.. r. S.Dole
is now compelled to keep house alone.
Miss Rosa Napier Of this place spen
from Sunday until Wednesday Of las
week very pleasantly at Burgess as
guest Of Misses Gertrude and Dess
Wise. Upon her return home she wa
accompanied by Mrs. r. B. Wise an
her daughter, Miss Dessa, who RENAME
as her guests until Thursday.
i On account Of much rain the farmer
i Of this community have been compelle
to postpone the gathering Of thei
cotton. PETE.
i [The above, addressed to the proprie
tor as II . personal letter, reached thi
office during his absence, and RENAME
unopened until his return home Sunda.
For that reason it did not appear
print last week. Anything intended 4
publication Ia the Banner should not /
addressed to individuals, but thus: ~
Bossier Bunner, Benton, La. Loc'
Editor
Hauehton.
Tuesday, Oct. 7.-Our school contil
ues to grow in interest and number
pupilsin attendance.
/ After few days illness Miss Lud
j Plat is convalescent.
!. Very few went from this place
t Shreveport Saturday to attend the b
: circus.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. N. Lowrey are we
coming another daughter, Who arrived
few days since.
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