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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1960
Page
3
A 1966 Easter week report details many families visiting relatives across towns. Shreveport, Houston, Delhi, Mansfield, Mourne and Oak Grove are named with multiple households hosting relatives and attending local events.
Sunday visitors and worship notes from the New Hope Baptist Church in Alabama describe guests from W. Monroe including Mrs. F. Methee and Mr. Methee family. Mary Beth and Rev H Stewart and Lavell attended Sunrise Services. Expressions of sympathy were extended to the J I Green family after a death.
Home Demonstration Club met with 73 members and 2 visitors to discuss getting along with people. The group donated $5 to the cancer fund and adjourned after refreshments. Local families and church members were noted visiting and attending events over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Jack tittard and their daughter spent Saturday with Mrs Hittards parents Mr and Mrs V A Hennen. Mrs J Wy Pennell of Monroe is visiting her children for a time. Mr and Mrs W Pennell and Mr and Mrs M C Baker are also mentioned in the gathering.
Dubach students plan a three day senior trip visiting Monro e Baton Rouge and New Orleans with sight seeing. An assembly featured Easter music by the Glee Club under Mrs. Betty Brady. Honored students and their parents attended a banquet with letters pins and sweaters.
Local residents attended family gatherings and social events over the weekend. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. James Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Heard, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Orren hosting a fish fry for Mr. Orren’s birthday. Several visitors from Ruston Dubach and Monroe joined relatives in Ruston, Avery Island, and South Louisiana. Dr. Colvin returned to Memphis after visiting El Dorado and Edgewood.
Brother Kerby delivers Easter message titled The Three Dimensions of The Easter Message. Miss Donna King sings The Old Rugged Cross. Visitors and relatives attend Sunday services and place flowers on graves. Local families and out-of-town guests gather at Alabama church for preaching and memory observances.
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