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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1959

Page

5

Community Notices From Homer Area Family Gatherings

Local residents in Homer and surrounding areas attend family visits and social gatherings. Names include Mrs. Ruby Blackwell, Gaydon Parks, Homer Haynes, Maud Sanders, Norma McQuire, and G H Dye among others. Visitors travel from Lafayette and Jefferson parishes, with appearances by Smith and Henry families.

Dickinson At. Kends Wilsons Roberts Houaton Tex Kayun Cobb Cies Pat Brazel Homer John‘Smith Ruby. Blackwell Hurriypane Corhmunity Gaydon Parks Minden Ohtinle Smith B. Henry Maud Sanders Henry H. H. Harrison Norma. McQuire Lafayet G. H. Dye Homer Haynes Fester Peggie Maddox Jevepert Salem Menodist H. B. Wilson Daughers Ruston Mable Hammon Ft. Wor Eh. D. Hammons Namer Ling C. B. Henry Jinian Smith

Family gathering in Ruston and Bossier City area

Residents of Ruston and Bossier City are noted in a home gathering sequence. Harhinon and Faithinot families are mentioned alongside Mr and Mrs Wilbur Haim and their son and family. The fragment references multiple households and a baptism or similar family event.

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Community Visitations List From Shreveport Area

The column records visits among residents and relatives of Shreveport and nearby towns. Notable names include Olen Johnson and Olen Singleton of Ruston, Mrs. Olen Johnson, and family members like Carolyn Johnson and Patsy Tubbs along with visitors from Gibsland Arcadia Texarkana and Florida. Hospitalization of Mr. Olen Singleton in Ruston is noted with several guests weekly and weekend visits by extended family and friends.

T. A. Herriig Olen Singleton F. T. Singletort Frank Singleton Bither Gibland Herman Cole Childven Olen Johnson Carolyn Jimmy Olen Singleto Ruston Hospital Singleton Dewey Lavance Texarkasa Ark Olen Johnagon Larry Johnson Patsy Tubbs Shreveport Betty Doss Carolyn Johnson Deln Johnson Sumley Arcadia Gibsland Lavelle Singleton G. P. Cooper Donny Terral Florida Roy Martin Tennessee

Fellowship notes and community updates from Fellowship church

Community members attend camps and colleges, visit relatives, and join revival events. Nancy Gray completes 4 H work and serves as Jr. Counselor at Camp Grant Walker. Local families travel to Law College and Camp Alabama for activities. Reunion plans shift to Fellowship church grounds for Aug 28 as Davis family hosts relations.

Nancy Gray Ruston Camp Grant Walker Anh Davis Mary Alice Martha Green Law College W. C. Bagwell J. T. Colvin Charleston 8. C Alvin Davis Marshall Crews M. S. Green Bro. Barton New Orleans Seminary Bobbie Franklin St. Best Church Barton Wade Carter Lake Charles Jewell Colvin John T Nell Davis John P. Davis Fellowship Church Davis

Ruston Chamber Plans Growth Efforts and Vote Drive

Ruston Chamber of Commerce directors heard Mayor Beasley urge a strong vote on the August 18 zoning referendum. The meeting updated on land purchase for industrial development along I-20, the old TB hospital project housing mentally retarded children, and a monthly dues option now approved. Membership drive planned for October, with progress reports on the work program and new interstate highway signs announced.

Interstate 20 Rustan D'Ardonne Lake Ruston Ruston Chamber of Courtforce T. C. Beasley Chamber of Commerce Beasley J. B. Kendall, Jr

Guardsmen Return Home After Two Week Encampment

Arkansas and Louisiana guardsmen in the 39th Infantry Division complete two weeks at North Fort Polk Louisiana. The unit trained in marksmanship and specialty drills as it adapts to the pentomic organization while preparing for payday and departure homeward.

Arkansas Louisiana Iiving North Fort Polk I.a 39Th Infantry Division George W. Trousdale Monroe

Absentee Vote On Zone Law Started Web

Absentee voting began in Ruston for a zoning referendum to gauge property owner sentiment on a proposed zoning ordinance. The August 18 election will be held at City Hall from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with ballots available in the Mayor's Office for out-of-town voters until Saturday.

Ruston Ruston City Hall Board of Aldermen City Hall Beasley Prn

Mayor urges turnout for election and supports ordinance

The Mayor urged residents to vote in the upcoming election and expressed his support for the passage of the ordinance. His call emphasizes civic participation and approval of the proposed measure.

Tech Grad Dr Smith Urges Glory in Life's Work

Dr P K Smith head of mathematics at Louisiana Tech urged graduates to seek glory through satisfying work and service. He retires this month to join the University of South Carolina and reflected on 27 years at Tech, praising faculty, student leadership, and the college’s rising scholarly ethos.

Tech Grads Louisiana Tech P., K. Smith Dr. Smith Teel Alpha Lambda Tau J Tau Kappas Epsilon Fraterni Tech Alo

Milam Drug Co Foot Powder Promises Soothing Protection

Milam Drug Co offers Footjis powder marketed for athlete’s foot relief and skin soothing. The product touts cooling protection and comfort for active users, aiming to prevent irritation and moisture buildup during sports and daily wear.

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