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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
2
The Ruston Leader reports Parish births total 42 for July with 34 to white parents and 8 to Negro parents, while deaths numbered 10 with 8 White and 2 Negro deaths. Names listed include Witte, Giles, Lindsey, Taylor, Steeiling, Prather, Andrews, Cottrell, and others among families in Ruston and surrounding areas.
A long OCR listing records many births and deaths from Ruston and nearby areas. It names numerous families and newborns with dates like July and June 1957, noting genders and relatives. The piece also lists several deceased individuals and survivors, including towns such as Ruston and Dubach, with scattered names and partial details.
This community extends sympathy to the Wauchure family on the loss of Payton Woodard who passed away last Wednesday in Arendha To spl inth Mr. and Mrs. Cav Streeter left for Myansville Indiana to visit their son and family Alvin Streeter. Many locals visited and hosted guests including Rev. Franklin, Mrs. Carinth Cook, and Annie Fac Siragusa with Cindy of Lake Charles. A Salem revival began with prayer meetings planned for Wednesday. most attended Salem church services.
A 1957 report notes banks and Farm Credit agencies expanding farm real estate lending. Insured commercial banks in Louisiana held substantial farm loans and mortgage debt while production needs rely on longer term credit. The shift toward real estate credit funds capital improvements and production, with banks meeting higher loan demand and efficiency gains for agriculture.
Hico Mrs Jin Foster Sharon taplist Church hosts community singing Saturday evening August 24 at 7 36 pm inviting all. Local social notes report visitors from Shreveport Farmerville Ruston and Monroe and indicate Mrs Frank Graves Mrs Jim Foster and others attended visits and a vacation week with friends and relatives.
Local residents share weekend visits and travel details. Mr and Mrs Lathways and Mrs Levey Shaw visit Sagi wer ovinilors. Eligabelly Itichenfin from Maynesville visits her grandmother Mrs J Ray. Garland and Denni visit from Hodge. Myra Griffin heads to Washington with Mrs Myra Griffin. Mrs Vaughn cares for children as Myra recovers. Ray Frai chihlvon and family travel, others from El Dorado Fort W and Bernice visit acquaintances.
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