The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-10-20
Telephone No. 81

sidered one Of the best biologists il
the country, left on Saturday in their |
car for their home in Oklahoma. Their
friends hope that they will return be-
fore very long Mr.. Geo. Roberts &C
companied them as far as Shreveport
and went on to his home in New Or.
leans.
The beautiful home Of Mrs. ]. s.
Andrews was the scene on Monday af-
ternOOn Of a delightful social meeting
Of the Methodist W. NJ. s. Scarlet
saliva and asparagus ferns added
their beauty to the attractive setting.
Mrs. Ed Wilkerson had charge Of
very interesting program from "Mis.
slOnary Voice." in which several men,
bers had a part. Mrs. B. T. Ferguson
gave sketch Of the life Of the late
Bishop Lambuth, who was such a won.
derful medical missionary, a man of
various capabilities, and was loved the
world over. A poem from mission.
airy Voice" was read by Mrs. Jessie
Wimberly and much appreciated. A
tempting salad course was served b;
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. G. An.
drews and Miss Flora Glen Watkins
Mrs. B. E. Lowry was the grac-
ious hostess last Thursday after.
noon for the Baptist w. NJ. s. The
president, Mrs. Bert Davis, was in
the chair and the secretary, Mrs. Leo
Daniels, being absent, a temporary
secretary was named. The president
made an impressive talk on the impor-
lance Of being much in prayer for di-
vine guidance in selecting new Off.
GERS. A Bible lesson, covering a per.
Tod Of old Testament history concern
ing the Exodus from Egypt Of the chill
dren Of Israel, their sojOurn in the
wilderness, life, character and dealt
Of Moses, and so forth, was ably laugh
by Mrs. Y. NJ. Lyons, all present join
ing in the discussion. The hostess
served most enjoyable plate lun
cheon of chicken salad with mayJn
naise dressing, crackers, pickles, a
variety Of sandwiches and hot tea.
Ladies Goats on sale at McCon-
athy's, beginning Tuesday, October rs
Ut HALF PRICE.
The Arcadia B. Y. P. U. went out
to the Alabama church last Sunday
afternoon by special invitation Of the
B. Y. P. U. Of that church and render.
ed a very interesting program. Miss
Nita Aud, president Of the Arcadia
organization, conducted the program
which opened with prayer by Rev
Maxwell, pastor Of Alabama church
Miss Dorothy Deas rendered organ &C.
compartment for several appropriate
songs. Miss Claudine Shull was quiz
leader for the groups. The topic fol
the program was Stewardship Of Tai
ents," and was interestingly treated
by various members, Misses Maxine
Garrett, Mabel Lyons, Roland Lowery
Lamar Aycock, Lois Murphy. Mr.
Walter Allen, president Of the Ala
bama B. Y. P. IT,, made nice it'll
speech Of appreciation, and Mis-
Micheal also expressed a welcome fo1
1.-THE visitors. Rev. Maxwell made
good talk in which he spoke words o.
encouragement to those who were OF
the program, also some friendly
wholesome criticism. At the conclu
sion Of the program a pleasant socia
Feature was enjoyed. The hostess b
IL. P. U. served parched peanuts ant
sugar cane to everybody, q crowd tina
pretty well filled the church. Abou
nix automobile loads Of B. Y. P. o.
went from Arcadia, accompanied b.
Mr.. ]. P. Wagner, Mrs. D. E. Brown
Mi. and Mrs. P. Caskey. Mr.. T. I
Brown made talk to THE members 0
both organizations, stressins the In
portance Of doing their best, and pre-
paring their program in time and man
other good ideas In the interest 0
this commendable work.
Mrs. r. P. Vernon, Of Liberty Hill
who before her marriage was mis-
Lucretia, daughter Of MI. and Mrs. Rot
} ert Smitherman, died at the High
land Sanitarium in Shreveport las
: Friday, following an operation whlc
was more serious than had been ant
cipated by the family. Mr.. Verno
: was at the bedside Of his wife VINE
the end came. Also her brother, NJ
liz. e. Smitherman, Of Shreveport. III
body was conveyed to Arcadia Whel
q orrivor1 Of II o'clock. 0CCOmDanle