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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1962
Page
7
Monore shoppers Buster Delaney and families are noted. William Marvey Hanks and Mrs A Ball Bir announce the birth of daughter Jaelle Lynn on Sunday November 25. A long list of relatives and visitors from Monroe Shreveport Pineville and Natchez are mentioned sharing visits and condolences with local families.
Joyce Ann Williams, hospitalized in Alexandria after a rain slick crash near Lentley, declares she has a fighting chance. Her life has been marked by chronic illness from infancy, including intestinal obstruction surgery and porphyria, yet she recently earned an Education degree and began teaching.
Dubach honors its teachers with a salute starting with Mrs Lee Colvin first grade teacher. Colvin earns praise for meeting each child's needs with calm efficiency and holds a G A degree from Louisiana Tech. She is wife of Joe L Calvin and active in First Baptist Church and Garden Club.
The Hartwick family and friends visited Bossier City for Thanksgiving, meeting Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Norris, and other locals. Paul stayed in Bossier with the Dement family, Ana Dement accompanied them home, and several relatives from Holleman, Shreveport, Downsville, and Ruston joined holiday greetings.
The Methodist MEN held their regular monthly supper at the church on Thursday evening November 29. A spaghetti and meat sauce meal with green salad hot rolls coffee and tea was served. Attendees included Rev. Eddie Murvan Rev. derev Means L R K Caldwell Marl Caldwell Joe C. Smith P J Coax Lance Norris Paul Bolin Tyrus Pendergrass Pete Singeten Jed Teard Charles J i McNeil and QT Bendercrass. December 1 was the date set for a Christmas party entertaining their wives in the new educational building.
A fragmented verse fragment speaks of tools, prices, and kings, with clowns in sawdust rings and common people as builders for eternity. The poem references filth, a shapeless mass, pures, a diet cock, and life’s flown moments, ending with a garbled stanza about structures and time.
Mr and Mrs William Harvey Tan announce the birth of their daughter Jaci Lynn born Sunday November 28, 1b all weighed 4 2polines. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Owen and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Turnes Hanks, all of Tucson.
Local deer dinner chatter features anglers and hunting lore as residents share tales of deer hunts. Notable mentions include Bob Campbell’s first buck in Warn Six and hunters Palmer Green Jap Colvin Norman Tanna Chester Norris Harvey Paul Brown and R. W W. Inca. A remark notes deer hunting is here to stay.
Mrs Harold Atkins hosts a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with family. J C Lolley from West Monroe visits his mother Mrs C Horns. Mrs A D Lyon recovers from pneumonia at Lincoln General Hospital. Mrs W C Farley returns from Haynesville hospital stay. Mrs Mary B Durden and friend spend weekend with Durden family and attend Harzing College lectures. Local church plans revival starting Thursday and closing Sunday night June 2. Various social visits, dinners, and Thanksgiving arrangements noted across Vienna area with multiple local families and church groups mentioned.
December 15 is the date set for the vote on renewing the Ward Six recreation tax. All property owners in Ward Six are eligible to vote. The one mill tax is in effect and the vote will determine whether it is renewed without additional taxation. If approved, the tax will run for the next few years and will be implemented by the ward council.
Dianne Barnett daughter of Mr and Mrs Towsard Barnett named Most Courteous Girl at Dubach High School. She participates in basketball, Glee Club, Student Council, library tasks, school paper staff and clubs FLA and 4-H. Bruce Waller named Most Courteous Boy. he leads his class, heads the 4-H Club, and sings in the sextet and choir.
The Southwest Gas Producing Company employees in the Dubach District plan their annual Christmas party for Saturday evening December 15. A conversation hour precedes dinner at the American Legion Hall. Dinner is at the Dubach School cafeteria with dancing and entertainment to follow in the Legion Hall. Charlie Ponder chairs the entertainment committee and promises a top party for Southwest employees.
Legal basketball night features Dubach hosting three Linville teams led by coach Doug Colvin. First game opens at 6:00 pm with a boys B squad matchup, followed by a girls game at 7:00 pm and the main varsity boys clash with Linville at 8:00 pm.
The Dubach Chapter No 215 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Monday evening December 10 to elect officers for the county year and to participate in a Christmas program with gift exchanges. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Janette McEachern spoke on Giving Thanks at the Dorcas Stiniay School Class of the First Baptist Church meeting held Thursday evening November twenty ninth. Wayne Tairfielder presided over the business session at Muller Tall. host Mrs Wade Beterotte served German Chocolate Cake and Cokes after the fellowship period. members named include Mar Pohby tall, Mes. Seto Patum, Mrs. Jane dal Lewis, Mrs. Jimany Jones, Mrs. Charles Thacker, Miss Ienehern, Mrs. Jeff Wilbourh, Mrs. Barherd, Mrs. Larry doves, Mrs. Gene Mitchell, and Mrs. Bill Oulein.
Mrs Al Trammell led the Ruth Class of First Baptist Church at a regular Thursday evening gathering on November 30. Devotional by Mrs Lamar Colvin and entertainment by Mrs Luther Colvin followed a salad reception for attendees including Mrs L L Carrico Mrs Sidney Calvin Mrs Joe B Hamilton Mrs Marvin Towler Mrs O S Cooper and others.
A brief quotation attributed to an unknown author reflects on the balance of virtue and fault within people. The line suggests goodness exists alongside flaws, prompting reflection on judgment and empathy.
An old poem fragment offers guidance on persistence and endurance. The unnamed author questions initial struggles and urges continued effort despite early failure, evoking a somber tone and timeless counsel.
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