The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-06-17
Telephone No. 81

ested to know that she has quite re-
lowered from the severe attack of in
fluenza, she suffered before leaving
; home.
Mrs. Effie Howell left on Monday for
Clinton, KY, In response to tele,
gram informing her of the death of
her brOther-in- law, Mr.. Flat, which
sad event occurred that morning after
a lingering illness. Her departure was
only FASTENED a few days as she had
intended going the latter part of the
week to visit her sisters and other
relatives.
Mr.. Johnnie Crowson left on Tues
day on the "Shriaer Special" for the
|big convention at Portland, Oregon, as
a member of the Shriner'S band. This
delegation will be entertained en- route
in various temples at Salt Lake City
st. Louis and other places and after
the convention will visit other interest
ing points, returning by the way Of
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Wilson are receiv-
ling congratulations on the arrival Of
their first child-a lovely little daugh-
tier, who will he known as Mildred
Elizabeth, in honor of her two grand
mothers, Mrs. H. B. Dalton and Mrs.
Wilson, of Jackson, Miss This little
lady begins life under very auspicious
conditions the home of her doting
grandmother, Mrs. Dalton, Of this
|place, and Monday being the date of
her birth, she has the advantage Of
the walden who is "fair of face"
Friends have received beautifully Ell
graved invitations to the graduation Of
Miss Oma Atkins, at the State Uni
versity, Baton Rouge, where she has
! just completed her academic course
Miss Atkins was member of Delta
Zada Sorority, and recently chosen to
represent her sorority when three
young ladies were selected from each
one to be initiated into an Inter
Sorority. This is considered quite a
distinction as the most popular girls
are chosen. Miss Jessie Brown another
Arcadia girl was chosen to represent
her s0rority-the Alpha Delta Phi.
Quite a surprise to their friends was
the marriage of Miss Lera Mcclellan
and Mr.. J. J, Hudson, which happy
| event took place on Saturday after
luoa at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Mcclellan OF
this city, Rev. W. H. Jordan perform
ling the impressive ceremony. 1t was
a very quiet and simple home wedding.
only the immediate family and a few
intimate friends being present. The
bride is the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Mcclellan, who have been
residents of Arcadia only short time,
comparatively, but who have made
many friends since their coming. Mr.
Hudson is from Plain Dealing, and they
will make their home for the present
with the parents Of the bride in Ar
cadia.
Last Saturday was the seventh al
niversary of the birthday Of little
Frances Ruth Giles, and the occasion
was very fittingly celebrated by her
aunt, Mrs. e. Z. Smith, who enter
tanned in her home, the little friends
Of Frances Ruth. The color scheme
of red and white, was effectively used
throughout the house, and the din
Ing room was particularly attractive
The big birthday cake, with its eight
candles. seven for the years and on )
to grow Oh, was the centre of attrac-
ton. A prize was given to the one
out the most candles, and this |
was won by Wilson Williams, Jr After |
many interesting games, and other
features. The little guests |
were served lemonade, ice cream and
cake.