Rev George Ross to Preach at Clay Church Sunday
Reverend Geo Ross of Ruston Grace Church will preach at Clay Church Sunday morning at 9 45. Clay community seeks rain as temperatures topped 105 degrees Sunday. Local residents and visitors from Kingston Plain Dealing Baton Rouge Port Arthur share news of travels and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hinton
Geo. Ross
Ruston
Grace Church
Clay Church
Gadatas
Clay
Oliver Spencer
Kingston
N. Y
Don Spencer
Janes Spencer
New York
Frank Bishop
I. E. Head
Bishop
Florida
James McMullen
Weather Dominates RISER NEWS With Dire Outlook
RISER NEWS notes extreme heat with temperatures spiking beyond 110 degrees and water shortages tightening the area. The column cites Dr Lisle M Ramsey on political concerns, mentions local candidacy and education board topics, and lists social visits and church activities in the Risey community amid a space age sermon at Ruston Presbyterian Church.
Thermometer Layman's Revival and Busy Summer News
On Sunday August 12 1962 the area endured the hottest day of the year at 120. Locals report a lively revival at Pleasant Grove Church led by Brother Roberts despite heat and dust. Community notes mention hospital checks for several residents and the recent death of Mr Monsoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammons
Lee Jones
T. Storey
J T. Milford
Lake Charles
Florence Campbell
Us Ica
Brenham
Texas
California
John
Pleasant Grove
Garbwright
Tick Roberts
N. H. Hendricks
Lavelle Pesnell
Frankie Smalling
Sailie North
John ‘Phrisher
Sulphus Speights
Ida Bennett
Ales
Lizzie Bennett
Ida
Camp Polk
Fienna Layman Revival Draws Dense Attendance
A MES led Layman’s Revival held in Barton area drew strong turnout with the First Baptist church hosting meetings nightly. Packard Moore assisted with music while Lasyngn Carter oversaw a program in Terral, as Austin area business paused briefly for the event. Mr Harvey Altsenes to Rus ton General Hospital for convalescence after a tongue injury, and Miss Jedd of Bint tes cane Mrs Perty Moray redecorates the parsonage of First Baptist Church and plans to move this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard Moore
Babiel
Willy Une
Lasyngn Carter
Terral
Mawar Mars
Austin
Texas
Harvey Altsenes
Ruston General Hospital
Saris
Giosian
Bint
Perty Moray
Bist Baptist
Ball Sr
Epps
Foondaldson
Russ
Mary Shanon
Steir Tinton
Surday
Arid
Mir
Ben
Shreveport
Als
Jamies Liesnd
Famuts Res
Mourine
Baptist
Cnien Assucudiun
Simishors
J.C. Phillips
Werieht
Arkansas
Rey Delaney
Admit Larance
Larance
Coline
Roy
Dale
Tle
Joneeer
New Orleans
Horses Still Useful In Farming Across The Countryside
The piece notes enduring farm reliance on horses, contrasting past heavy work with modern tractors. It highlights diverse horse roles including stock, quarter, Thoroughbred show prospects, Arabian breeders, Appaloosas, Crevic ponies, and revived riding use aided by better bridle trails and improved country roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Telvin
Louisiana
Coer
Coen
Party Honors Simsboro Bride-To-Be Miss Ann Woodard
A Simsboro gathering August 7 celebrated Miss Ann Woodard, fiancé of August 24 wedding. Hosts Mrs Mat Woodard and Mrs Watts arranged a pink and blue themed prenuptial party with family members including Mrs M A Woodard and Miss Bonnie Woodard. Guests wore white gowns, enjoyed cake and ice cream, games, and a wishing well for marital advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ann Woodard
Simsboro
Ann Woodard Golds
Helll
Dahlia
Mat Woodard
Watts
Miss Woodard
Seven Ruston Scouts Embark on Wisconsin Canoe Trip
Seven Explorer Post 4 scouts and two advisors depart Ruston for Boulder Junction Wisconsin to tour lakes by canoe. The trip funds come from part time jobs and first aid kit sales. They plan visits to Chicago Indian reservation and International Falls before a base stay and lake tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Boulder Junction
Wisc
Chicago
International Falls
Canada
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Ann Riser at Home Celebration
A kitchen shower for Miss Ann Riser, prior to her August wedding to Patrick Wright, was hosted by Mrs. Harold Smelley with assistance from Mrs. E. L. Young and Mrs. R. E. Cassibry. Guests enjoyed wedding bells and candles, marigolds, and a rolling pin keepsake. gifts were in a laundry basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann ‘Riser
Patrick Wright
Harold Smelley
E. L. Young
R. E. ‘Cassibry
Ben Kiser
W. W. Brooks
Jd. Oi. Alexander
Beauford Holland
Billy Nicholson
Verne Lindsey
Norma
T. W. Wilidmson
Ates. Croshiy
Jd. J. McCallum
Kathy Hiser
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George Ross Grace
Bill Howie
Baton Rouge
H. P. Clinton
Finn K. Willis
Ruston Hospital
Cleo Lamkin
Willis
J. E. Young
Mike, Pat
Bean
Port Arsthur
H. T. ‘Edmiston
Edmiston
Banison
Riser News
Henry G. Riser
Fyne
Riser
W. E
Ed" Whetstone
State Board of Lducation
Fifth
Southét Bells and Telgraph Company
Louisiana Tech
P. B. Henderson
Irs
Llie Henderson
Lyle Labby
Richard
Crowley
R. &. Crow
Eros
W. J. Johnson
Janice, Warnette
Elizabeth
Catan Valley
Melda Sue Henderson
Jonesboro
Jett Aulds
Clyde BE. Causey
Risey Road
Brighamt, Utah
Ben Jones
Norman L. Duonchet
Jack Riser
Sam Gullatt
Sus
Mer
Doc. Waysae Liner
Jerry
Alex Boyd
Bob
Jack
Wieheard Springer
John Ot Arcadia
Ruston Presbyterian Church
Hard B. Wiggins
Highland Presbyterian Church
West Monroe
3. W. Lipscomb
Mississippi
Ray Sadecki
Atlanta
St. Louis Cardinals
Sadecki
Red Birds
Brother Ee
Mr. Curler
Fienna
Layaman
Cern
Willy
Lave
Wisconsin
Explorer Post
Ty Scouts of America
The
Rus
Cireles
Gree
Reni
Leonard Aavert Dim Haieh
Claude Hendershot
Niele Mays
Branden Durden
Thomas Warp
Alan Tuten
Leo Gerew
Rustan
Jeoliu Bird
Many
Miss Ann Riser
Silve
RED Calif. NO
Pillsbury
Idwest
Borden
APPLE
Down Town
USDA
Kraft
Pearha
van Camp Pork
J. C
Aw FeuyYs Delivery
Speais
Purina
Boozeenn
Mey
Royal Scot
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Eas
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Eee
Bose Ee
Seelcia
Clirec
Pere
Act Femar
Rirya
Weere
Joe Pplerda
Dias
NE Serb
Jill Eteri Oesieth
Eece
Cb Etritte
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