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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

3

Newest Faculty Member Norma Colvin Joins Ward Six School

Norma Colvin becomes Dubach grammar school second grade teacher with strong ties to the local system as her late husband Robert L. Colvin served Ward 6 on the school board until 1959. She guides science room projects and spelling workbooks, holds a B A from Louisiana Tech, and charmed as Mrs. Tutter by students. She also directs summer recreation programs and attends First Baptist Church, with Wyn Street home base a hub for friends.

Norma Colvin Dubach Robert L. Colvin Irs Calvin Louisiana Tech Tutter Sécoml Norma Lee Ward Six First Baptist Church Wyn Street

Dubach Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Mrs JA Ball compiles social notes from Dubach listing visits and travels. Entries include Mrs Hugh Burgess in Shreveport visiting Mr Oko Napper at the Veterans hospital, Mr and Mrs T R Huffman hosting Mrs Roy Delaney of Ruston, and several Monroe and Pineville outings among local families.

Hugh “Burgess Shreveport Oko, Napper The Veterans Hospital

A Weekly Page of News and Shopping Tips for Dubach

A weekly Dubach page reports on local happenings in Northern Lincoln Parish with news photos, community notes, and shopping tips for residents. It highlights local events, markets, and practical guidance for readers.

Dubach Lincoln Parish

Dubach Garners Honor From Louisiana Municipal Review

The town of Dubach is spotlighted in Louisiana Municipal Review with Mayor R M Enloe and Council praised for progress. Population 1,013, recent additions include a $48,000 James Lake park and a $30,000 swimming pool, financed without tax millage increases. Plans for a $200,000 sewer system and $100,000 water system upgrades are on file. Local industry employs about 505 in oil, gas, timber, and related plants.

Dubach Louisiana Municipal Review R. M. Enlaoe James Lake R. M. Enlue Croin Litcoln Parish Enloe Southwest Gas Producing Co Arkansas-Louisiana Gas California Company G. L. Trammell Lumber Company Harris Green Pup Pool Mart

Bridal Shower For Sondra Colvin In Dubach

A bridal shower Saturday November 30 honored Miss Sondra Colvin daughter of Mrs Will Colvin Dubach and Mrs Lois Colvin of Kansas City Missouri fiancé Donald Nolan. event at American Legion Hall Tall from 8 p.m. hostesses included Mrs Sylvia Moss Mrs Leroy Cantrell Mrs Nell Ray and Miss Oneila Nolan. bride’s book by Miss Madelyn Warris. guest list features numerous relatives and friends from Ruston Monroe Bossier City Bernice and nearby towns.

Sondra Colvin Will Colvin Dubach Lois Colvin Kansas City Missouri Donald Nolan Eugene Nolan Fellowship Baptist Church American Legion Tall Sylvia Moss Leroy Cantrell Nell Ray Oneila Nolan Madelyn Warris Judy Cantrell Onella Nolan Miss Colvin Elliott Jay Bernice Nel He Ray Bossier City Leroy Carrell Ruston Oneila Nolen Monroe Mary Yound Rich ‘Colvin Buster Lelony Debbie Donna Cindy Delony Grady Bennett Bobby Gene Colvin Herman Cobb C. B. Allen Jack Hunt Johnny Uagblad

Property Owners Vote on Ward Six Tax Renewal

Ward Six property owners vote December 18 on renewing a one mill recreation tax under Homestead exemption. Revenue funds the local program with supervised activities for school children, baseball teams, softball league, crafts and games, plus trophies and a community supper funded by concessions. Polls open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Lawn Hall.

Ward Six Vivin Ward Sehoat Elas Arta Anc

Markers Ordered For Hico Street

Street commissioner Joe C. Smith reports markers have been ordered for Hico Street and should arrive in a few weeks. This first phase of a long running program to number all houses and streets has been supported by civic clubs and groups for several years and will be completed as funds become available.

Joe C. Smith Hico Street Royal RR Enise Lown Council

Card Party At Mrs Randal Lewis Home

Mrs Max Britt and Mrs Randal Lewis hosted a card party at Mrs Lewis home on December 4 evening. Refreshments included sandwiches, nuts, cold drinks and cakes for guests Mrs Seth Tatum Mrs Bobby Till Mrs Wade Bareelle Mrs Sue Parley Miss Martha Sue Bailey Mrs Jimmy Tamaon Mrs Bobby Colvin Mrs Bill Colvin Mrs Charles Thacker and Miss Janelle McIachern.

Max Britt I. Randal Lewis Seth Tatum Bobby Till Wade Bareelle Sue Parley Martha Sue Bailey Jimmy, Tamaon Bobby Colvin Bill Colvin Charles Thacker Janelle McIachern

Hornets Bring Quadros to Bernice for Three Games

Hornets travel to Bernice for two games with the Bears and travel to Summerfield for three games Friday night. Freshmen tip at 6, girls at 7, varsity boys at 8. DuBich freshmen beat Linville 43 20 led by Max Cooper with 13. Girls lose 38 37 as Donna Gail Tatum scores 22. Varsity boys win 60 53 with Richard Barrett 16 and Richard Jones 12.

Dubach Hornets Bernice The Bears Summerfield Spion Linville Dubich Freshmen Boys Max Cooper Donna Gail Tatum Richard Barrett Richard Jones Linville Five

Club Votes To Support Tax Renewal

The Dubach Lions Club unanimously backed renewing the Ware 6 recreation tax at their December 6 dinner meeting. The tax will be on the ballot Tuesday December 18. NORFOLK VA The Navy began ferrying women and children back to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. A TAS plane carried 31 dependents from Guantanamo to the base, part of moves during the Cuban crisis.

Dubach Norfolk, Va UPI Navy Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba Military Air Transport Service Caribbean Naval Air Guantanamo Chrisimis

Ty Pendergrass Celebrates 7th Birthday Party

Ty Pendergrass son of Mr and Mrs Tyrus Pendergrass celebrated his seventh birthday Saturday December 1 at his grandmother Mrs Bud Harris home. Attending were Stevie Carrico Stephen Norris Richard Barnett Mocky Crawford David Gray David Colvin William Fuller Gary Couch Keith Huffman and Randy Singleton. After outdoor fun the group gathered indoors as Ty opened gifts amid cheers and the spaceman themed birthday cake with rocket launcher capsule and spaceman was center stage.

Ty Pendergrass Tyrus Pendergrass Bud Harris Stevie Carrico Stephen Norris Richard Barnett Mocky Crawford David Gray David Colvin William Fuller Gary Couch Keith Huffman Randy Singleton

Alathean Class Christmas Party December 6 at Church

Alathean No. 2 Sunday School party featured holly and candles as decorations. Mrs. Leon Davis led games and gift exchanges then a covered dish dinner with attendees including Cotton Fuller and many named ladies.

Alathean No. 2 Leon Davis Met Y's Cotton Fuller Noel Butler Hazel Jamon Delion Alexander Elwood Lewis H. E. McGuire Palmer Green Ervin Bridges Evelyn Roan David Madden Jake Rogers A. B. Doss Grady Bennett Lois Jelivoal

Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor in Dubach

Troop No. 49 of Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor at Dubach Methodist Church. Scoutmaster Colvin and Rev. Jerry A. Means led the ceremony where Steve Fowler and Mike Newsom earned First Class ranks and merit badges. Others advanced to Tenderfoot. Mitchell Herrin presented a fifty star flag from the Woodmen of the World.

Dubach Methodist Church Dubach W. W. Cooper Keith Bonin Paul Bonin Kenji Rogers Jake Rogers Mike Singleton L. B. Singleton Steve Falwer Marvin Fowler Chris Colvin C. R Colvin Tommy Melsethan John MckKothan Juln Lane Sheehan Margaret F. Sheehan Jack Fulsom Dick Fulson Mike Newsom Jimmy Newsom Colvin Jerry A. Means Steve Fowler Mitchell Herrin

Methodist Women Hold Christmas Party December 4

An atmosphere of goodwill prevailed at the Methodist Women's Christmas party Tuesday evening December 4. Hostesses were Mrs W B Larance Mrs Tyrus Peress and Mrs Prentice Cox. Gifts and awards were exchanged after carols and games led by several ladies. Refreshments featured silver trays of sandwiches nuts and candies with spiced tea and coffee. many members attended.

W. B. Larance Tyrus Peress Prentice Cox Gsuesis E.R. McNeil Lane Norris Wis T. W. English Rubin Larance George Trammell Monroe Cooper Sidney Moreland T. Payne Rabb J. W. Skinner J. W. Ussmoren Dave Jackson Lloyd Hanna Ruby Campbell N. R. McNeil Betsy Moreland George Moreland Rosebud Driggers Lell Robinson Walter Frank Joe C. Smith Jerry Means Cordin Bennett L. B. Singleton Mynroe Cooper

Garden Club Christmas Tea Held at W C Smith Home

The Dubach Garden Club hosts a Christmas Tea Saturday evening December 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Smith on Hico Street. The public is cordially invited.

Dubach Garden Club W. C. Smith Hico Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ubach Roodeft L. Colvin Norma Lee Colvin COO., Inc Insurance Agency R. M. Enloe Dubach Social Notes JA. Ball Mae G. C. Pauldrill Minden Willie Colvin N.C. Colvin Sidney Colvin Henry Owens David Hew Cheyenne Wyoming Bill Gates Gates Frances Owens James TE. Fuller Pullers Pineville Buck Doughty DB. A. Doughty Mrs. L. RB. Singleton Mike, Mark and Randy Henry Hunt Opeluusus Frank King Johnny Harry Bobbineau al Trami Mets Doug Colvin Colvin Norris Louella Cruse Mrs Johnnie Ray Cruse Ruth Smith John McKeithan Rey Mrs. Mott of Culden Mr. and Sanderson EL Dora T, Do, Ark Randal Lewis Hornets Alathean Boy Scouts Garden Club Merry Christmas Esso Dubach Skating Rink Herman E. Cobb Broughton Cecil Broughton Beauty Shop Marion Seamons A. B. Ball Vance Lewis Doyle Cobb's Henry Owen Merry MAC and Fair Star Cafe Dubach Hardware George Wiggers McGregor and Manhattan Dubach Laundry & Cleaners Fuller Motor CO
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