St. Tammany farmer., 1922-03-04
FOLSOM MARDI
GRAS EVENT
OF. WEEK
(By Staff CORRESPONDENT

Folsom, March 1.-Old King Jov
ruled the crowd of revelers at the
Community House, Mardi Gras night.
The maskers began gathering early
and soon the fun began. Quite a
large crowd Of spectators were here
and seemed to get a great deal of
amusement in guessing who the
maskers were. The hall was crowd
ed and joy uncontined reigned for
several hours, and only the threaten
ing clouds caused the visitors to
start for home.
Wailis-ROgers.
Morgan Wallis, son Of the late
W. T. Wallis, one of our most promi-
nent families, and Miss Edna Rog-
ers, the charming and accomplished
daughter Of James L. Rogers, one OF
our oldest and most respected fam
lilies, were married in very quiet
way at the home of Rev. D. A..
Booth, at 2:30 p. M, March 1, 1922
They will leave in a few days for
their new home at Livingston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Webb and
Mrs. May Reed accompanied them to
Covington in a car, and were the
only guests at the services. While
their many friends regret not being
able to attend the wedding, all JOIN
in wishing them a happy and sue
cessful married life, and may Gods
blessing rest upon the happy couple.
Local and Personal.
Prof. &C. W. Varnado returned
from lively week end trip. lie
visited Franklinton, Bogalusa, Gov
ington and took in Mardi Gras at
New Orleans. ..
Emile Crawford, swing foreman
on the N. o. G. NJ, has been here
visiting Pat Seals for a few days.
Marshall Reed has been taking a
rest for a few days. He returned
to work Wednesday morning.
Walter Connie is spending a few
days with his wife at Onville.
Miss Hildn McLain was a Coving-
ton visitor, Sunday.
Fleming Lee came over from In
dependence to attend the Mardi Gras
frolic.
Mrs. J. D. McLain was a visitor to
Covington, Saturday.
Mrs. Dave Carroll and Miss Clara
Carroll were on a shopping trip to
Covington, Saturday.
Miss Ray Streeck, one of our most
popular teachers, was visiting rela-
-tives in New Orleans and enjoyed
the carnival.
Miss Wilda Spring left on the
early train, Sunday, for a visit to
New Orleans.
Mart Kinsnell came over Saturday
to relieve Sam Parker few days.
Clyde Poole and Bub Jones, Of
Franklinton, were in town Friday
for short while.
r. C. McLain, Of Lumberton,
mother.
Miss Ruby Spring has returned
from New Orleans where she was
visiting her sister, Mrs. Sam Boghn:
Harry Baker, Of Covington, was
the guest of Miss Belva Core last
SUNDAY.
Louis Steven camc in Saturday
from near Houma, La, to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Stevens.
Miss Claire Gusman returned from
New Orleans where she went to en-
Joy the Mardi Gras festivities.
Mr.. B. Mckee has fine prospect
for good berry crop this year. He
has been having ripe berries since
January 1st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Burns left
Saturday for a short visit to Mrs.
Burns mother at Denham Springs.
Mr.. Burns will go to Baton Rouge to
make his home, Mrs. Burns return
ing to finish her school year.
Mr.. R. A. Sibley, relief agent OF
he N. o. G. NJ, came in Saturday to
look after the Office while our efficj-
ent and popular agent, Mr.. Philip
Reed, accompanied by his wife, were
enjoying themselves at the throne of
Rex in New Orleans.