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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
6
Mrs Jap Gullatt of Simsboro announces the engagement of Ami Jo Savage to Thomas Ted Gullatt son of Mr and Mrs Jap Gullatt. The wedding is planned for August 16 at OM US savage of noneahoro sihas.
Narious party events at Ruston High School this week featured Kit Kat Rushees hosted by Frances Risser and Ann Risor. Activities included watermelon parties, themed gatherings, movie night, and a come as you are costume party with refreshments and games for juniors, sophomores, and seniors across multiple days.
Freudendorf sisters Caral and Edith competed in the Northwest Louisiana Junior Championship at Shreveport Municipal Pool on Saturday August 2. Edith won two silver medals in the 50 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle for 11 and 12 year olds, while Carol qualified for finals in the 60 yard freestyle for ten years and younger.
Boy Scout Troop 46 of the First Baptist Church held a Court of Honor Friday night to award three rank advancements and twelve merit badges. Scoutmaster Mike Reed and committee member Carl Dames oversaw the ceremony with Darien McKennie conducting the investiture for new members Tommy Ford Tod Fowler Ronnie Payton and Bill Scott. W. W. Durden welcomed the new members into the troop.
An article on spiders including Black Widow risks and first aid, ticks and chiggers care, plus troop committee remarks naming Ronnie Payton, Bill Scott, John Fowler, and awards to Branden Dus sden, Jimmy Hazel, Darren Mckengie, Branden Durden, and Davien McKenzie with notes on woodcarving and citizenship activities at a troop court of honor.
Authorities note yellow scorpions from Mexico reach three inches with eight legs and a venomous tail. Bites are rarely fatal but can vary by person and species. Advice includes washing wounds, applying cleansers, and using a tourniquet briefly. Seek medical help for children or unusual reactions.
Louisiana 4-H members will likely win more parish medals for leadership as enrollment in the leadership program breaks records. National committees cite high participation across 48 states with rewards including a pen and pencil set for volunteers. Strong honors await top performers in sectional and national competitions, with scholarships and trips to Washington, D C.
Engagement announce the forthcoming marriage of Miss Dorothy Carole Endy to Tex Richard Kilpatrick. The bride elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Endy of Monroe. Kilpatrick is son of Mrs Edgar Kilpatrick and the late Mr Kilpatrick of Farmerville. Ceremony set for September 6 at First Baptist Church West Monroe with Rev Jaroy Weber officiating.
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The Northeast Louisiana Experiment Station at St. Joseph will hold an annual field day on Thursday August 24 for white farmers and Friday August 22 for ro farmers. Visitors may tour experimental plots showcasing fertilization tests cotton corn sorghums and soybean trials plus mechanization economics of production and fruiting experiments. After tours groups gather for discussions led by technical staff and a general assembly with Dr. J Novian Efferson Dr. Charles W Upp and C J Haddon among speakers.
Porter and Ruston Contractors shut out Alexandria Sentinels 5-0 at Fraser Field to advance to the American Legion playoff finals. Porter worked five perfect innings until relief, while Ruston bunched eight hits and two early errors produced a two run frame. Bronson homered for Ruston and Sentinels starter Hickman was tagged for three doubles in the loss.
Tdoyd P. Blackwell, professor of forestry at Louisiana Tech, will address Ruston Kiwanis Club ceremonies dedicating nine new Tree Farms. The event, Thursday at 4:00 pm, will present Tree Farm certificates to area landowners and mark public dedication of certified forests under the American Tree Farm System.
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for investigators and poultry inspectors in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Apply at the Post Office or contact the US Civil Service Commission offices in Dallas, New Orleans, or Oklahoma to obtain applications and information.
Bay alert Aunt Mollie Tsermon, aging 76, famed in Pem broke for a tree fall, plans a birthday swing this October per daughter Helen Wilkins of Squantum. The playful wish highlights simple comforts amid long life and local charm.
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