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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Woodard Christian plan construction of a new residence in the local community. The effort reflects steady growth and family settlement in the area.
The Dubach Garden Club convened at Mrs. M F Henry’s home with co host Mrs Alvin Davis for officer installation and regular meeting. Numerous members and guests attended including Mr and Mrs Wiley Woodard and Mr and Mrs Johnny Ward. Several local residents visited or hosted over the weekend and a Baptist church service featured Don Mabry of Southwestern Seminary delivering the message.
Mrs Sam Revels records a Sunday sing with warm hospitality in Vienna where wind and rain forced attendees to head home. No major damage reported as storm worsened on Lisbon road. Recaps include church in Sharon, visits among locals, and weekend stays with families across nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Leachman attended services at Rock Corner Sunday where they heard an inspiring message from the pastor. Mrs Julia Betyan spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ronnie Duke. Mrs Annie Willamoon attended the singing. Mr and Mrs Charlie Chrisman spent Sunday night with his brother Karmest and family of Arkansas, visiting his sister Beulah and family there. Mrs Lila Revel spent last Monday with her sister in Ruston, bedridden but improving. Her daughter nursed her for a while. Mrs Lydia Frantlin visits her brother and sisters over the weekend. Mrs Lorell Wilson of Lisbon visited her brother and family Howard Revel Sunday and praised his birthday gift from her husband, a deep brown sugar. She said it would be filled soon.
Louisiana Highways reports total bids of 33,983 for sale and removal of 96 buildings within right of way across four road projects in five parishes. Tierway Director R B Richardson said bids are under advisement with high bidders listed by parish and project. Lincoln area includes 37 structures in Ruston Choudrant Twp via Interstate Rt 20, 27,449 from 70 bidders. Caddy area 26 structures in Shreveport Expressway via Interstate Rt 20, 1417 from 12 bidders.
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