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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1959

Page

8

Notice of Fieri Facias Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Writ of Fieri Facias issued from the Third Judicial District Court directs sheriff to seize and sell at public auction on September 16, 1959, at the court house front door in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, La. an undivided one half interest in a described lot in Lincoln Parish with improvements, less 6 acres, per records in Book 38 page 121.

Third Judicial District Court Ruston Lincoln Parish Lincoln , Parish Tewi Township 18 J. M. Goslin Jr Lin’ ‘Coln

Seized Property Auction Notice for Manan Rockhold

Seized as the property of defendant Manan Rockhold and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs. Terms of sale cash with the benefit of appraisement. This the Sunday of August, 1959. Jesse J. Riser, Sheriff.

Manan Rockhold Jesse J. Riser

Local Circle News From Clay MS Area

High temperatures spark a wish for rain while residents share weekend and Sunday visits. Guests include J S Nenville El Dorado, J L Barnard Sr Ruston, H P Clinton with wife, and David Clinton Farmerville family. LSU student John Kendall arrives for vacation with J H Kendall family. Funeral of Pete Martin age 47 Quitman Mt Olive noted. Visitors include Pete Pennington New Orleans and Gilly TH Bernice with Ralph Plumley Texarkana.

J. S. Nenville el Dorado Glenn Nenville Nenville J. L. Barnard Sr Ruston Clay H. P. Clinton McGhehee Ark Clinton Columbia David Clinton Farmerville J. H. Kendall Catherine John H. Kendall LSU and 'Trarvey Kentail Homer Smelley Pete Martin Quitman Mt. Olive Mt. Olive Church J. E. Young Port Arthur Texas J. T. Edmiston

Local social notes mention kinship visits and illness

F and Mrs FE D Rolf and family of Ruston visit Delhi. Mrs Altice Rolf and Mrs George Brown of Shreveport join Mr and Mrs Clifford Rolf of Worcester on travels. Mrs J C Defreese and Miss Samnie Defreese visit son and family in Delhi. James Kavanaugh and Mrs Norman Kavanaugh host Ruth Kavanaugh and family Sunday. Billy Webb depots agent spends weekend with Little Rock relatives. Hinton and Yours truly visit Ruston. K F Oxford improving after illness. Sylac to report. Mrs Billy Hinton in Ruston hospital for checkup.

D. Rolf Ruston Altice Rolf George Brown Shreveport Clifford Rolf Worcester Mass J. C. Defreese Samnie Defreese Delhi James Kavanaugh Norman Kavanaugh Ruth Kavanaugh Land Billy Webb Little Rock Ark Yours Truly Mr. Hinton

Wesley Chapel Social Notes Show Weekend Visits and Travel

Visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs W H Simpson Friday night were Mr and Mrs Al Brewer and daughter and Mr and Mrs Larry Dickson. R G Williams went to Marshall Texas to be with daughter Mrs Lewis Best who underwent surgery and is reported fine. Best grandson Charles Best returned with them for a visit. H D Hinton spent Sunday with Pat Hinton in Springhill. Sunday guests at the Simpson home included Cerrvic King of Ruston. Travis Hays of Houston visited Hays family this week while Al Nelsons hosted guests from Carlton Ark and Florida. Lynn Evans has returned from Canada and visits her father Howard Evans in Magnolia. Hinton took Mrs Tommy Hinton and child to Shreveport to catch a plane, flying to Vancouver to join Tommy who is playing pro football. Monday guests at Hinton’s were Raleigh Anders, Francis, Sum, James Strozier. Carson Knotts visited John Martin. recent visitors included Jimmy Knotts and Billy Martin. Leaving Saturday for Colorado are James Strozier, Frances Andrews, Jo Ann Knotts. Rabeth Andrews hosted Al Brewer and daughter, Al Brewer Sr, other guests included Newt Andrews James Strovier and daughter, Walter Foster and family visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Dones in Shrevenort.

R. G. Williams Marshall Texas Lewis Best Best Charles H. D. Hinton Pat Hinton Springhill W. H. Simpson Cerrvic King Ruston Hays Mr. Hay Travis Hays Houston C. Q O. Nelson Huttig, Ark Harvey Nelson O. Nelson Maxwell and Son Carlton, Ark Frank Jones Charlotte Causey Lynn Evans Canada Howard Evans Magnolia Ark Tommy Hinton Childrnn Shreveport Vancouver Raleigh Anders Francis Sum James Stroaier Little Carson Knotts John Martin Jimmy Knotts Billy Martin Colorado James Strozier Frances Andrews Jo Ann Knotts Rabeth Andrews al Brewer al Bresver Newt Andrews James W. Strovier Walter Foster Afr Robert Dones Shrevenort Sanday

Caution on Fabric Washing From Ona Blondin LSU Agent

Mrs. Ona Blondin, home demonstration agent with the LSU Agricultural Extension Service, cautions readers to read care labels for wash and wear clothing. She explains common terms like wash ated wear and automatic wash and wear differ in meaning, noting proper handling and ironing needs.

Ona Blondin LSU Agricultural Extension Service

Center Street Heb Holds July Meeting With Mrs Ledbetter

Center Street Home Demonstration Club held its July meeting with Mrs Ledbetter as hostess. Dr. Lemoyne C. Bleich presented a film titled Pine and Two Women and followed with Q&A on health examinations. Mrs Mary Lee Chandler reported on the council meeting and refreshments were served by numerous members including Mrs Barmore and Mrs Garner.

L. Fallin Co. R. Kimble Boyd Denham W. '. Garner Mary Lee Chandler Norman Tyrrell I. C. Dulais Filwood Silmon B. C. van Hoole Z. ©. Driggers Stella Barmore Murrell Garner J. EK

Cross Roads Community Social Notes From Local Visiters

Mrs. H B Wilson and girls De lJora and Sarah plus John late and Mrs. Hi M Davidson visited Mr and Mrs C I Henry on Tuesday. Several Ruston and Houston guests attended events, with numerous business visits to Ruston and Homer, Bridges reunion at Quitman, and supper gatherings with the Henry family through the week.

4-Hers to Aid in Taking Census

Chicago 4 H members help with census questions on farm holdings and production. Norma C. Minrum, director, National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work, stresses youth participation. Readers learn about acres, livestock, equipment, products, hours worked, and prompt record keeping.

Chicago Norma C. Mindrum National Committee On Boys and Girls Club Elu

4-H award winners judged for achievement leadership and service

Mr Mindrum stated that most 4-Hers have experience in farm operation and personal activities while meeting 4-H requirements. Awards are funded by Ford Motor Co Edward Foss Wilson the Wrigley Jr Company and others. Scholarships trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago and medals and certificates honor qualifying members. About 800 kinds of cheese are produced in the United States including those from foreign countries.

Cooper Five Ford Motor Co Edward Foss Wilson Wnt. Wrigley Jr. Company Mindrum Chicago United States

Ruston Students Attend Seminar in Dallas Texas

Miss Charlotte Hightower and Miss Judy Lil Morgan attended a week long seminar at the Statler Tilton Hotel in Dallas connected with the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Uplists Conservatoire and Seminar. They studied various dance forms under leading specialists while staying with their families and training at GE.M. School of Dance.

Charlotte Hightower Judy Lil Morgan Statler Tilton Hotel Dallas Texas National Association of Dance and Charlotte Judy Lit M CR. Tighter J. O. Morgan J. L. Mathewes Ge.m. School of Dance

Boston Leads U S in Doctors Specialists and Beds

The New England Hospital Assembly reports Boston has the most doctors in any American city at 3 348, the most specialists at 1 087, the most medical schools, and the highest hospital beds per capita.

Land Hospital Assembly Boston

Louisiana Cotton Acreage Rises to 450 000 Acres

Louisiana farmers planted about 450000 acres of cotton this spring, up 45 percent from 1958 and 18 percent from 1957, according to the Louisiana Crop Reporting Service. The 1959 figure is the smallest in recent years outside the two prior ones, and 51000 acres under the 1959 state allotment. LSU agronomy expert Bing J. Baker notes early July development was fair despite weather troubles.

Louisiana Crop Reporting Service Alexandria Louisiana Bing J. Baker LSU ‘Agricultural Txtension Service Crown Reporting Service New Mexico Arizona California Missouri Texas

Nurse Redesigns Hospital Trays in Mount Sita Ward

A registered nurse Margaret Lee modernized hospital treatment trays at Mount Sita Hospital central supply. She replaced heavy materials with lighter ones and reorganized medicine and equipment for instant access, enabling rapid response for examinations, dressings, and emergencies. About 40 trays exist with distinct setups, each prepared to aid physicians and surgeons at a moment’s notice. The reform, begun upon her tenure, has inspired nationwide patterns in tray design and hospital efficiency.

Los Angeles UPDA Mount Sita “Hospital Margaret Lee

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