09 Apr 1959
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
1
The J A Rabb Family and the Franklin and Wilson families express heartfelt thanks for comfort sympathy and help during recent sorrow. They acknowledge the beautiful service floral offerings and kindnesses extended to them and deeply appreciate the expressions received.
The hostess provided ice cream and cake while Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Uolstead hosted visitors Loy Hedgepeth and Loyond Alvin who fished in Jeff Moon's pond and caught plenty. Mrs. A J Waits and Mrs. Rober Trubanks joined Mrs. Dave Heary for a Monday gathering. The note includes a devotional blessing and lines from Psalms and prayers.
Mrs J Swink remains in Ruston hospital after surgery last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C B Henry were business visitors in Ruston Thursday. Ann Taylor of Norway visited the I D C of Crossroads on Wednesday. Several ladies prepared tunes and Mrs Blondin and Miss Llaryve displayed photos of her hunt placer. Families in the area hosted visitors from Vienna and Ruston across the weekend and past week.
Local names and odd phrases appear in a brief, unclear note mentioning individuals such as Johiany Duss Mira and Caralyn Welnsethiy. The fragment suggests a weekly spendage or event involving Hand irents and a Mrs Vrank Sindheton. Austin remains referenced without clear context.
Local notices and family visits across Sterlington and nearby towns. Residents report weekend visits among the McClungs Colvins Brazzils Caldwells and DArmonds. Travel news notes Jay Hone Travel studying in Monterrey while others shop in Ruston Monroe Longview and DeQuincy.
The Fellowship meeting on Monday April 6 featured a guest from Norway and members sharing country and people. Numerous visitors and local families attended events at Hadges Gardens and nearby homes, with notes on travel, hospital stays, and plans to attend the Jubilee in Ruston. Tickets to the Jubilee cost $1.00 in Apt. Tatum, rising to $1.50 two tickets later.
Mae Henry visited in Dubuque on Saturday while Mr Author Doss did not attend the weekend gathering as a guest of Mrs. W N Poland. Mrs W Poland hosted visits from Mr and Mrs Delton Doss and Mrs Napper among others in a small city social scene.
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