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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
2
Louisiana Tech Opera workshop announces a Summer production of South Pacific. Graduate education students and interested singers are invited to apply and consult with director Mel Walkie for casting and preparation. Instrumentalists should submit applications to the music office for consideration this summer.
A house fire near Farmerville badly damaged the residence as the couple Walter and wife Sarah fought to escape. The family’s three sons Dwayne, Charles, and Larry were found safe away with relatives or visiting relatives. The home suffered extensive damage with a pet dog found dead in the boys’ room. Fire units from West Monroe contained the blaze. funeral services for Mrs Walther and Mr Walther were planned at First Baptist Church in Farmerville. Survivors include sons, mother, siblings, and in laws. Pallbearers were named.
Residents huddled as storm winds rattled windows while a concession stand offered cokes and candy bars. Police isolated Jaye, Husten, and nearby areas as radar showed static conditions hindering emergency contacts. Authorities reported delayed evacuations and no immediate injuries as responders monitored the scene.
A neighborhood outage occurred on Stoberts Street when a squirrel caused a short circuit, knocking out electrical service to several homes. Crews worked through the morning to restore power and ensure safety after the unusual incident.
A continued report lists 4 H club entries from Choudrant Dubach and Hiro with Choudrant Senior Club winning the senior contest and A. J. Phillips Simsboro Jr. Club winning the junior contest. Certificates were awarded for contests held on Achievement Day April 7 and include numerous names across records leadership clothing demonstrations and demonstrations in dairy foods home grounds and health improvements.
The Ruston HighSenial Band won Sweepstakes in its district and earned a Superior rating for marching. Principal praise goes to Osear P. Barnes Jr for three years of shaping a disciplined, admired band. The ensemble reflects community support and school leadership.
World traveler and war correspondent Jan Ross MacFarlane told the Ruston Lions Club that the United States spends billions in Africa to influence a political minority that holds power in Washington. He argued Africans lack understanding, compared US students to African officials, and warned against Communist infiltration while urging removal of Congress members who misrepresent the nation.
Wesley Chapel church will hold an Easter service on Sunday April 22. Reverend Choepos will officiate with special music by baritone soloist Nath Baritone and a choir. A hymn sing and welcome reception will follow in the church hall.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Edwards and son visited with her parents Mr and Mrs W F Delony over the weekend. Sunday visitors included Mr H F Delony and daughters Debbie Donna and Minneola. Various locals attended church and family gatherings as worship and Tidly Communion were planned for April 19 at 7 30.
The Home Remonstration Club met with Mrs R J Truett on April 9 with nine members. Reports on projects were given. Abs Blondin showed human relations slides. The club voted to donate to the cancer drive. Birthday honors were given to Mrs Colla Green and Mrs da Calhoun. Pending May meeting with Mrs Rena Ouvell. Also noted are the birth of Patricia Dawn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Younted Ruston, born March 28.
Providence residents report Marvin Davison landed 11b catfish last week while local families recount weekend visits. Mrs. Barney McKre and Mrs. Oleh Johnson hosted friends, and many Singleton and Johnson households gathered for Sunday visitors and intergenerational news.
Mr and Mrs Roy Murphy hosted visitors in Dubach and other locals shared Sunday dinners and visits. Attendees included families from Shreveport Winnsboro West Monroe and Bastrop with church activities noted for the Primitive Baptist congregation and a Sunday communion and dinner.
Doutts Shoeslaras announced contest winners at their store Joel Ross Route 3 Rustan won first prize a bike Gary Ross Route 3 Rustan won a camera Yeu C Bray won a telescope Jammy Faison won a binoculars Widener Bray Catherine Wallman and William Baker won fifth sixth and seventh prizes The story lists numerous visiting relatives and guests in Rustan and Memphis with names and minor details.
Expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors after the death of John H. Delany thank you for kindness and support. Mrs. John H. Delany and children, along with Mr. and Mrs. Tonvy V. Delony and Billy G. Delony, extend blessings to all who offered comfort.
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