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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
21
Special TV star known for Wells Fargo program joins the third annual event at the Louisiana Youth Center. Rodeo acts from Oklahoma City to Hollywood will perform May 14 to 17 with daily matinees at 3 PM.
Parish 4-H clubs marked a successful Achievement Day with Ruston Elementary and Hillcrest Junior clubs highlighting events. Winners included Queen Lilian Wendin and King Allen Watts Carpenter, with Lois Garrett named Princess, and David Dyson Prince, amid music by Ed Milcham and Ruston High School Band. Awards from Rotary and Chamber honors and $600 in premium checks from livestock shows were distributed to top performers.
Ruston Police Chief C C Oston said clues failed to tie a white stranger to the disappearance of about 90 dollars in change from Mike's Grocery on East Georgia. The bag, found later near a sundry section, had been opened and some coins replaced. Owner Mike Small reported the loss Saturday afternoon after discovering the missing money.
Community notices recount visitors and family ties across Ruston Clay Smyrna and Vernon Church scenes. Names include Mrs. Pierson Mr. Samed Mrs. Kavanaugh and many kin traveling to Monroe Delhi and Shreveport. memorial services at Wesley Chapel announced with Rev. Westbrook presiding.
The report notes mild weekend weather with rain and sun, fresh pasture growth and crimson clover approaching bloom. Police Juror Virgil Frasier attended the Police Juror Conference in New Qt Jeans. his wife Mrs Frasier visited Thursday night with sister and family from Rock Corner, including Mr and Mrs Ruta Ginn.
The text records a series of visits among family members and friends, noting gatherings with Mrs. Wlerer Taeygel and children, Mrs. Spens and Trasier, and Miss Tommie Jodabeon in Vienna with cousin Miss Claudia Ann Williamson. It mentions extended family from Florida and Shreveport, plus praise for the ancient ruins at Bandelier, Chaco Canyon, and Aztec National Monuments. The narrative reflects on aging relatives and enduring kinship, with casual travel notes and reminiscences of Native American sites and early explorers.
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