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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
REGISTRATION BEINS
+ WITHIN TWO WEEKS;
AGE LIMIT q 70 81

Washington dispatches this
morning say the long dearlock of
senate and house conferees on
the selective draft military bill
was broken by a compromise
measure under which a great
army would be raised by selec-
tive CONSUMPTION of men between
the ages of 81 and 81,
Col. Roosevelt's proposition
was tnrned down fatty.
AS soon as the presidents sig
nature is affixed to the bill regis
tration Of those eligible for con
scription will begin Throughout
the country.
The conscripts will be assempl
ed at the training camps in Sep
temper.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
NEW MUTUAL WAREHOUSE
LARGEST In TOWN
Contract Let to Geo. D. Price of Lake
Charles; Building Starts
Today.

The contract for building the new
Mutual Warehouse has been let to
Geo. D. Price, Lake Charles contractor,
and the actual work of building the
big warehouse begins today. Mr..
Price was successful in securing the
contract for both the foundation and
the building. The company has al
ready purchased the material and
much of it is already on the ground
The dimensions of the new ware
house are 142 x 256. The founda-
lions will be of brick, and the build
ing Of wood construction throughout
strictly modern structure. 1t is ex'
pected that it will be ready for occu'
pancy before August LIST.
The side track to the warehouse
will start at the intersection Of Adams
street and the railroad. This siding
will also serve the electric light plant
The town is preparing to install
storage tank for its fuel supply adj
iacent to the track,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
THE SCHOOL GARDEN
is PROGRESSING

The Seventh Grade is proud to see
their garden progressing so we'll
Tuesday evening after the talks CIV
en- by Miss OVERLY and Mr.. Fondren'
Prof. Annette spoke on the value OF
food and how to raise vegetables 10
obtain the best results. Those VINO
attended visited the garden.
Along with the other compliments
that were passed, Mr.. FOndren Saia
our garden was the best in the parish
The class IS divided so that each
group has a portion Of the garden 70
tend. The pupils are very much inter
ested in their garden and may be seen
most every morning working WIN
their tomatoes, peas, radishes, lettuce
corn, cotton and cucumbers.
/ The seventh grade are very pruOO
of their garden and vii lbe glad tc
receive visitors at any time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
DIR. JOHN H. COOPER
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT

Tt My Friends and Patrons, and the
Public Generally:
wish to announce that / have en-
tered into contract with the Schoo.
Board and the Police Jury to devote
my time to the Public health work of
the Parish under the direction Of the
State Board of Health. Under this
arrangement l will be permitted to do
only obstetrical work, which | shall
continue to do as heretofore.
sincerely thank all those who have
honored me with their patronage, and
my only regret in the matter is that
must now cease to serve them, some
of whom l have served for many
years.
Nv. business in the future will be-
not to administer to the needs of the
sick. but to endeavor to keep people
we'll. In taking up this work | appre-
ciate the fact that in order to make
a success of it | must have the coop
Grafton of the public, and earnestly
urge every citizen of the Parish t.
give me their hearty support.
AS soon as practical after the 15ti
shall establish an office in the Couf
House in Jennings, where can b.
, found at least two days each weel;
The balance of the time will be spen
in the work Of looking after healtl
conditions over this parish. My head
quarters except on two days Of eac
week will be Welsh, where will b
glad to meet and confer with any on
interested in health work, at an
, time when not otherwise engaged.
DIR. JOHN H. COOPER,
Coroner and Parish Physician
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
PARISH AGENTS ARE BUSY
ORGANIZING FOOD CLUBS

The jefferson Davis Parish COM
mittee on mobilization composed Of
Superintendent W. P. Annette, H. C.
Fondren and Miss Esther OVERLY, re-
Gently appointed agent in home eco
Monies from Morehouse parish, have
made a tour Of the parish schools
for the purpose Of impressing upon
the people the importance 70 increas-
ing the home supply of foods and live
stock. They were greeted by a large
number of enthusiastic people at each
point visited.
The following schools were visited.
Elton, Three Pines, Hathaway, Ray
mond, Fenton, Woodawn, Welsh and
Lake Arthur. About 200 club mem
bers were enrolled for increased food
production.
Prof. Annette encouraged the peo-
pie to increase their gardens, and
herds of live stock. He also warned
the people of the coming shortage of
food and the necessity of preparedness
therefor.
Miss OVERLY organized tomato clubs
among the girls and canning clubs
among the ladies. She explained
some of the difficulties in canning
pointing out that it was abso ,utely
necessary to have a Gamer and tins
| for successful canning Beans an(
corn as well as other vegetables anC
fruit may be successfully canned i;
glass jars.
MIR. Fondren emphasized the pil
and corn clubs among the boys ant
girls and offered his services in pro
curing pigs for the members and vii
immunize them against cholera.
The banks will lend the money t
club members for the purchase o
l pigs, seed corn and tomato plants
this money to be returned to the ban
when products are sold next fal!
Miss OVERLY and Mr. Fondren will as
= sist in the club work among the boy
e and girls and Miss OVERLY will ais
endeavor to have a central meetin
point in each community where tn
ladies may bring any surplus proc
ucts of the farm and garden for car
l. ming where she will direct the wor
of conserving these products. TIL
u movement will unquestionably resu
u in the conservation of a large amour
II of food for future use.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
EMMA B. MANCHESTER RE-
TAINS GUARDIANSHIP

Litigation over the $$,OOO,OOO owned
by the Woodmen Circle and the di-
rectorship of the policy of that order
was ended when the Nebraska Su-
preme Court approved stipulation
signed by the litigants headed by
Mrs. Emma B. Manchester, the su-
preme guardian and Mrs. Mary B.
Larocca, the claimant of that office
1t was likewise agreed that both fac
tons should awit the action of the
next convention to be held within
sixty days, before further changes IL
the laws of the society are attempted
This means that Mrs. Manchester will
serve unmolested the balance OF hel
term.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
PROCEEDINGS or THE
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jennings, March T, 1917.

Jennings, March Z, 1911
The jefferson Davis Parish School
Board met in special session for the
purpose of promuIgat;ng the special
election in District Numbers 30 and
1G., and TO transact any other bust
ness that was deemed necessary with
the following members present: Dr.
c. Z. Hunter, Henry Precht, II. f..
Bradford, w. NJ. Fenton, J. NJ. Booze,
Z. W. Todd, Ozcman Hebert and John
Hay.
The minutes Of the last meeting
were read and approved.
1t was moved by Mr.. Fenton and
seconded by Mr.. Todd that NJ. A. H.
Humphrey be employed as architect
to furnish plans and specification for
sanitary ,oilcts in the Lake Arthur
High school. Carried.
1t was moved by Mr. Todd and sec,
oldad by MIR. Precht that Miss Luci!e
/ Anderson be paid for time lost Jan
uary 4th and 9Th on account of sick
ness. Carried.
1t was moved by MIR, Bradford anc
seconded by Mr.. Hay that the wagon
nette driver at Elton be paid for th'
time lost unless he is responsible TO-
the loss Of time. Carried.
1t WAS moved by Mr.. Fenton an
seconded by Mr.. Bradford that MI
Tohm, teacher in the Lake Arthu
school be allowed for the time los
on account of sickness during tn
month of January. Carried.
On motion duly made and seconde
the superintendent salary was il
creased twenty-five dollars per month
Carried.
1t was moved by Mr.. Fenton an
seconded by Mr.. Bradford that tn
President be and he is hereby il
structed to purchase five or more lot
in the Town of Welsh. Said lots al
to be bought for the purpose Of gil
ing the negroes in said town bett'
educational advantages. Carried,
PRONUNCIATION OF ELECTION
State Of Louisiana.
Parish Of Jefferson Davis.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
THURSDAY, MAY 18th.

DR.. Powers, dean of the teachers
college of the Louisiana State Uni
versity, will deliver the commence
ment address at the graduating ex-
ercises of the 1917 class of the Welsh
high school, which are being held at
the Auditorium on the night of Thurs
day, May 18th.
The members of the class of 1917
are, Lawrence Abbott, Robert Arce-
neaux, Anna Cox, Freida Goldsmith,
Helen Hackworth, George Mckay,
Rosalie Prentice, Marjorie Robinson
and Edythe Smith. By vote of the
class, Lawrence Abbott was elected
Salutatorian and George Mckay, Val.
edictorian.
Parish Superintendent W. P. Ar
nette will preside at the awarding Of
diplomas to the class.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11

The motion picture company is
presenting a series of Brady Made
features on Tuesday and Saturday
night of each week. These features
are among the best in the film world,
and are attracting growing attend
ance on the feature nights. The pro-
gram on these nights includes, be-
sides the five reel feature, one-reel
striking comedy.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11

By the direction of the Parish
School Board notice is hereby given
that on Tuesday, March 9Th, 1917 an
election were held in School Districts
IS and IS for the purpose of voting
a five mill tax for a period of ten
years in each district.
That the majority of taxpayers
voting at said election in District No.
16 in favor of said proposition was g
in number and $195O.OO in amount and
that therefore said propositions were
carried.
Thus done and signed on this the
9TH day of March, 1917 at Jennings,
Louisiana, in the Parish Of Jefferson
Davis.
] M. BOOZE,
President of Parish School Board.
W. P. ANNETTE,
Sec. Parish School Board
No further business to transact the
Board adjourned to meet subject to
call of the President.
J. NJ. BOOZE, President.
w. P. ANNETTE, Secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
WINNERS IN TIMES.PICAYUNE
BADGE CONTESTS

A great deal of interest was shown
IN the contest for the Times-Picayune
badges. These contests were held
last Wednesday on the school campus
The teachers who acted as judges
we're assisted by Arthur and Ambrose
Romero.
The test for high school boys were,
Ginning the bar 9 times, running high
Jump, A #. A in; running 22O yards
n q seconds. The winners were
Robert Greer, Elmer Harris, Robert
Aesneaux, Wilbur Gabbert and JEFF
Montgomery.
The tests for high school girls
we're; All-up Indian Club Race, 26
seconds; Bean Bag Toss, $50 points
Two minutes; Basket Ball Throw, AZ
Ieet. The winners were Anna Cox
and Olive FontenOt.
The test for boys in the elementary
grades we're, Ginning the bar (
INES; Standing Broad Jump, 6 fee
inches; Running 100 yeards in Il
seconds. The winners we're, JOhl
sullivan, Donald GrOsh, Reynold Kim
@ll Wilbur Hebert, Frank Harris
Willie Walters, Lloyd Robin.
The test for girls in the elementar,
siades were, Potato race, AZ seconds
1ean Bag Toss, 1870 points, two min
a'es; Basketball Throw, AZ feet. TIL
Winners were Elizabeth Stewart
aaude Baugh, Roberta Arceneau1
ga Belle Day, Agate Desotell.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
MASONS SURPRISE GRAND
MASTER ARMSTRONG

Monday night, after the regular
routine of business of Welsh Lodge
No. 232 had been finished, by special
prearranged plant to spring sur
prise on the Grandmaster of Louis
lana Masons, j. w. Armstrong, he
was requested to preside for a while,
during which time Dr. John II. Cooper
addressed the members in a we'll
worded talk, telling of how much in
fluence the present Grand Master
had used in furthering the cause Of
Masonry, and how from time to time
he had advanced until he had reached
the exalted position of not only being
Grand Master of Louisiana Masons,
but had just been honored by being
elected to the chair of Grand Eminent
Commander of the Knights Templar
Masons of the State.
DR.. Cooper took occasion to say
that it was not only an honor for Nh.
Armstrong, but also for the members
of Welsh Lodge No 232, and that its
members should feel justly proud OF
this fact, as we'll as for having a man
of Mr.. Armstrong; ability at the
head of this venerable institution
As a token Of the esteem in which
Mr.. Armstrong was held by, not only
the members of his home lodge, but
that of the Grand lodge of the State
DR.. Cooper then presented Crane
Master Armstrong with a beautiful
32nd degree Masonic ring, which ha,
, been previously selected for the oc
| casion..
: Mr.. Armstrong was so completed,
surprised that it took him some tim
to realize what had happened, Afte
, regaining his composure, in fey
very fitting words he expressed hi
/; appreciation and accepted the ring a
( a token given in a true spirit from
band of faithful and devoted friend,
who reioiced with him in the spir;
S of good fellowship that existed bt
0 tween them.
2 Mr.. L. H. Dautel, the presiding o.
t ficer. then announced that refresf
: ments were in waiting, and invited a
i to repair to the reception room, whel
k they were delightfully."- served with IL
s cream, cake and punch, by Mr.. Asa
It Benoit, proprietor of the Plezol Il
It Cream Parlor.
There were about forty-five mer
bes and visitors present. Those WI
attended besides the members wei
E. S. Cahill, E. S. GoodreauX, J.
Block and l. R. Price of Jenning
]. w. Williams and Fred Afford
Vinton; DR. G. A. Ozeene, of Lake A
| thur; c.. H. Nash and brother Ruff
Nash of Bonner, La; VIM. Colbe
and NJ Whitney of Lake Charlie
lis Charlie Carlisle of Pharr, Texas, a
Of ]. L. Posey of St. Louis, Mo.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
SUNDAY MORNING

The announced program for the
services at the Auditorium Sunday
morning at loo o'clock, is as follows:
DoxolOgy
Invocation, Hev. Stewart.
Song, "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Scripture reading and prayer, Rev
Hervey.
Announcements.
Special number by choir
Sermon, "These Things Were Done
For Yoru Sake" Rev. Cullen.
Song, america"
Benediction, Rev. Stewart.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS BIOS. ,
sOMING OF MARY ANNE

The seniors making rapid progress
in their dramatic work. They pre-
sent 1.-THE BlossOming of Mary Anne
next Wednesday night, May 10TH
They promise an evening of good en-, ,
terta;nment for all who attend, and
hone for a full attendance, both tor
the inspiration they will receive, and
fbe financial contribution they Will
leave to the school.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
EDYTHE SMITH WINS
IMPORTANT MEDAL

The Interstate Banking and Trust
Company of New Orleans has Just
awarded gold medal to the pupil IN
every high school in Louisiana and
Mississippi writing the best essay on
the subject, Emigration" The med
al for the Welsh high school was won
by Miss Edythe Smith.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
LAST EPISODE IRON CLAW
THURSDAY, MAY oath.

Owing to the fact that Che gradu-
ating exercises of the Welsh high
school takes place at the Auditorium
on Thursday, May II, the scheduled
night for the presentation of the last
episode of the 'Tron Claw" that cpl
sode will be presented in the follow
ing Thursday night, May oath.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
BEING HELD

Final examinations will be held in
the school on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of next week. Many of the
pupils have succeeded in making an
average of 80 per cent, in all or part
of their subjects, as well as in con-
duct. Some few pupils are compelled
to take all of the examinations be-
cause they failed to make an average
of 80 per cent in conduct.
School closes May 18th.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
Card of Thanks.

We wish tc express our thank
to the friends and neighbors fe +
floral offerings and assistance
in honor of our loved one and
father, and to the Masons fo1
their acts of kindness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Jones.
Mrs. M. E. Davidson and
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11

Saturday night, May 18th, they
present Alice Brady in "The Rack, '
and Tuesday, May Is, Carlisle Black
we'll in "a Square Deal"
The most fashionable bath in New
York City forms a back ground for
one of the scenes in "a Square DEAL
in which Miss Muriel 0striche does
some fancy diving.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
QUARTERLY REPORT OF PARISH SUPERINTENDENT.

Po,an,n on hand last ouarer January M 1917 -$ 4642S6
State Curent t,nd 72616O
TIiob School apnront alton, ------ 791.10
Domestic Science appropriation 26U4O
Interest in Sixteen Sections -------
Special School District Taxes 3649O96
Corporation Taxes --------- 57945S
Poll Taxes ------------- 14S417
Fines and Foreitures 81OO
Police Jury appropriation ---- 57265
Interest on Average Daily Balances on Deposit---- 1880
of $500
Refunds on Overpayments Quarter ---------- 155
Total Receipts for the Quarter $6OO589l
Balance and Receipts Quarter Ending - $647O177
Oyerdat Begin of Quarter None
Salaries tWhie S2351164 tCol1 S12L50 24773H
School Supplies Fuel Chalk Brooms, Eetc. 27A
Repairs School Buildings 1889
3)33954
Furnishing School 144817
Per Diem and Mileage Members of School Board 10000
Superintendent Salary $4,000
Bokkeepers Salary $500
Demonstration andCl Expenses $500
Printing School Board Proceedings 1906
Supernendents and Assistants Office Expense TIA
Supernendents Travelling Expenses Railroad 13943
insurance on School Buildings --
Recording Process Verbal Deeds Bonds ETC. --
IJantor's Salaries 63250
Transportation of Pupils Private Conveyance --
Wagonette Drivers Salaries 51875
School Election Expenses 14OO
Expense Lawn, Water Etc 5L75
Telephone Expense High school Jennings $40
Premiums Official Bonds $500
PRINCIPAL and Interest on Outstanding School $4,000
Domestic Science M
school libraries - : 1858
Salaries of Tuant Compulsory Education $500
Miscellaneous Expense as Follows School Sites -
Board Special Travelling Expenses Tag
~ Total disbursements for the Quter -------- $352O654>
Balance on Hand Close Quarter $292O65
i Jennings La, April l. 1917
(Sgned) w. p. ANNETTE,
/ Treasurer o School Fund,
ATTEST:
u v A. MILLER
y D. W. TODD
II W. NJ. FENT0N,
Il Members o Finance Committee
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11

CAST OF CHARACTERS:
rnm Barley Yale Man George Mckay
-, Mason Lawrence Abbott
G Henderson Barkeys Fraternity Robert Arceneuax
rjy Barnum Ben Goldsmith
Henry Kate Kirkland New York socey wOman-Marjoe Robinson
John Simmons Mrs Kkands sister Rosae Prentice
Anne Simmons Mrs Kirkland niece Freida GOnsEith
0 Scroggins Mrs Simmons hired help Beatrice ABBOTT
3 ppegae Sissy Famdae dressmaker and town gossip Bowers
Edythe Smith
% Jewe Eaines invalid sister Helen Hackworth
pHv COyeeaf society girl Anna COX
ACTL
Tme-Monh of June ....
Ssne-Siting room of the Simmons home in Farmdale
Mary Anne Simmons believes that her old sweetheart William arkey
deserted her and is on trail of Elaine Jewett While walking in
country with her sister, Tre Elaine stops the Simmons home
tells Mary that Bill to call for her there and Mary Anne
s the house so she have meet Barley Mrs Kirkland,
~ A niece arrives the Simmons home and decides to take Mary
Anne with her to New York
ACT II.
Fme-Wnter of the following
SuSttng room Henry Kate Kirkands New ok home
wna looking from window aunts New York me Mary
% es Bill Barey guide moving into the sidewalk to save
life Of little child Barley brought into the Kirkland home 70
rudate him.
Time-A week later, evening.
SneAn aneOOm the house of Elaine Jewett Barley me
% at dance and finds loves her just the sameEane
her cunning traps Barley into engagement with herself
ACTN
Time-The next
Scene, Same Act 1. - .
VIM Barley and Mary recOnced account OF cnange
Elaine Jewetts conscience.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
THE BLOssOMING OF MARY ANNE
PRESENTED by
The 1917 Senior Class

The 1917 Senior Glass
WELSH AUDITORIUM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th at 500 p M
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-11
AristOs Flour is the best
We Sell it. Welsh Bak-
erv & lirncery

cry &c (frOcefy
The Press., 1917-06-21
REV. P. MARION SIMMS AT THE CHAUTAUQUA
Noted Preacher Whose Lecture 10 "ThO
 Calf Path."

Is the church accomplishing its mis- sion? How efficient an instrument for human welfare is the modern church? These questions are being asked by every lover of the church. These ques- tions were Quickening the spirit of Rev P. Marion Simms when he went to Vinton, Ia., as pastor of the Pres byterian Church there. He found his new charge a typical example of Ordi- nary churches-respectable, full of tra- ditiOnal sOlemnity, empty pews. He got down on his knees and prayed for the Lord to help him put some life in the barren old skeleton, and the Lord promptly answered his prayer, for the church burned down one night not long afterward. When most people have their prayers answered in such sum- mary fashion they just lie down and quit, but not simms. He wasn't that kind. He had new plans drawn with in eleven days and on the twelfth day
The Press., 1917-06-21

had them unanimously approved by his congregation. Within a year the church was built-$6O. 900 wOrth-paid for and dedicated.
 Here Is what he bought with the six ty thousand: Shower baths, for the sake of cleanliness; a gymnasium, for the sake of vigorous bodies; offices, for charity headquarters and social work CTS; game rooms, for the sake of the youngsters of VintOn; tennis courts, for the young women and young men; clubrOoms, for the clubs that met there every night in the week, and many oth- CT accommodations.
 pr. Simms made his church the cen ter of Vinton. and then Vinton organ ized the ''Vinton Social Center" to op- crate Simm's church. No one was left out of this Organization-every sect, in cluding all the Protestants, the CathO- lies it did not make any difference if one had no religion), everybody in the community was drawn into the new social center. The result was appar- meant something to every one in it; it meant everything to those who for, merly had received only weekly spir- itual quickening; it meant invaluable service to Vinton. The services began to be overcrowded Motion pictures used in the evenings tripled the former attendance of the meetings.
 "What must the church to do to be saved ?' asks one of Dr. Simn1's books. Mot by following a calf path" says his lecture That isn't all that the lec- ture says. It has a great big message for every Christian who is interested In the community in which he lives. It Is constructive. stirring. reverent and effective, for scattered along the trall down which its giver has passed Is a long line of churches. awakened finally from the lethargy of traditions. who have felt the spur of this mans genius and who. at last have com menced to play the part they should have played since Christianity was founded.