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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

3

Ruston Egg Program Set for Thursday Morning

Merchants and representatives are urged to attend a 9 oclock egg program at the Agtl Extension Office in the Court House. Mr F K McDermott State Dept of Agriculture inspector will discuss changes in egg marketing regulations effective January 1 and quality issues seen in eggs after arrival in retail stores. Poultry Specialist Harry Hathaway will address facts and myths about eggs and human health. The egg production and marketing is a major Lincoln Parish enterprise and improving quality is seen as boosting the local economy.

Court House F. K. McDermott State Department of Agriculture McDermott Harry Hathaway L.S.A. Agriculture Extension Service Lincoln Parish F. QO. LeVasseur

Open House Planned At Methodist Children's Home

Methodist Children's Home invites the public to an open house on Sunday December 17 from 2 to 5 PM in the Senior Girls Cottage James Building. Attendees may tour facilities and learn about the home's programs and services.

Methodist Children’s Home James Hame

Christmas Party for Alabama Church Circle No 1

The Ladies of the Golden Age of the Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley hosted Friday’s Christmas party for Circle No 1 members and guests. The afternoon featured a chatter skit, musical numbers, refreshments, and a corsage for the eldest attendee Otard Ethridge. Members listed include Margaret Williams Lizzie Davis Lois Davis Martha Gaston and others. Elizabeth Roach and Emma Baker assisted.

Alabama Presbyterian Church Sibley Circle No Margaret Williams Lizzie Davis Lois Davis Martha Gaston Fannie Mae O'Neal Dorris Smith Myrtle’ Littleton Ruby Davis Johnnie Aswell Elizabeth Roach Janie Lowery Emma ‘Leé Baker Elizabethi Roach Clime Ae Oat Ei O'Neal Loig Davis H.W B.S Miranda Otard Ethridge Callie McFarland Decia Hinton Blanche Calhoun Bessia Aulds Leona Luneford Nellie Calhoun Mollie Dougdale Josie O'Neal Carrie Kinman Vera Norris Levie Chandler Emmie McClendon Annie Calhoun Izzie Davis Linne Alexander Maida Buarmore Emma Penuel

Witness Group To Hold Meeting At Louisiana Tech Ruston

Jehovahs Witnesses announce a three day semi annual circuit convention starting January 26 at the college auditorium Louisiana Tech Ruston with attendees from Louisiana and Arkansas. David J Hasty presiding minister notes last gathering in Shreveport drew over 630 people for Bible instruction and says circuit supervisor C Jones will be a principal speaker under Watchtower Bible and Tract Society guidance.

Yne College Louisiana Tech Ruston Jehovah's Witnesses David J. Hasty Louisiana Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Shreveport Mr. Tasty Jones Watchtayer Bible and Tinet Society of New York Rustin

Grace Methodist Church Wedding of Simmons Blondin Bride

Miss Lillian Mee Blundire and Albert Crafford Simmons wed at Grace Methodist Church on Friday. Officiated by Rev. George W. Ross with Rev. Marvin McFarland assisting. Reception followed in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside in Ruston after both attend Louisiana Polytechnic Institute.

Grace Methodist Church Lillian Mee Blundire Albert Crafford Simmons Joe A. T Blondin Ruston John Harrell Knight Vera Beach Florida George W. Ross Marvin McFarland Dallas Texas Kathleen Simmons Eriony B.C. van Tlock S. A.dysent

Safe at Home Movie Star Dr Everist Leads Safety Film

Dr Bruce F Everist a pediatrician heads a 30 minute color safety film Safely at Home filmed in New York and produced with the Lincoln Parish Health Unit. The playlet stars Mthel and Albert and features John Cameron Sway and Televist Diy Cienega Wheatly. It warns of home dangers from outlets medicines cabinets ladders and sewing gear and urges constant supervision and safe habits for children under five.

Bruce F Everist Buster Pediatman Cheen Clinic Ghalinen American Academy of Peddiitries Prigewinnding Tbtle and Mbert Pee Tayneh Alan Grace John Cameron Swayay Diy Cienega Wheatly American Academy of Pediatrics Gin Tame New York Mthel Albert Oa Claw Sgiverage Hefyye Cameron Stragen Ta Wheateley Everist Lincoln Parish

Mrs Malcolm Hood Presents Christmas Decor Talk to Culture Guild

Mrs Malcolm Hood spoke on Christmas decorations at the Culture Guild meeting hosted by Mrs Newton Thurman and Mrs Henry Campbell in Thurman’s home on December 7. She demonstrated traditional tree and greenery ornaments, urged returning to these customs, and showed wreaths swags and other uses.

Newton Thurman Henry Campbell Culture Guild Thurman Mere Q. W. Brown John Ariestrong Malcolm Hood Christmans Brown Shire Floyd Pearce J. W. Mize The Cancer Society Shreveport Hood John M. Armstrong, Jr J. E. Barnes O. W. Brown, Jr J. T. Folk, Jr Gordon Hogan George Hidlstead, Jr Wal J. Lewis L. D. Napper Vann Pratt Hiram Pyburn C. A. Reed, Jr John A. Thomas Dewey Thurman Hale Walker Mucy Williamson

Seedling production tops 46 million for 1961 62 season

Louisiana Forestry Commission figures show 46,577,360 seedlings produced for 1961 62 planting. Slash Pine led with 43,056,400. Loblolly Pine 11,234,600. field and nursery grown Cottonwood cuttings and Longleaf Pine, Cypress, and southern hardwoods totaled over 44 million. Beauregard Nursery near De Ridder produced 17,676,400 Slash Pine seedlings, with Southwest Nursery Oberlin at just over 14 million. Officials urge landowners to place orders immediately for early planting.

Baton Rouge James E. Mixon Louisiana Forestry Commission Mixon LFC State Forester Beauregard Nursery Soil Conservation, Service Soil Conservation District

Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Bearden in Calhoun

Mrs Bearden died at 8 40 p m Sunday in Ruston hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a Calhoun native and Baptist church member. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 00 pm at Aulils Chapel with Rev James A Nichols officiating. Burial was at Aulils Chapel cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Justin direction. Survivors include three sons M J Dennings of Dibeton Cegil Bours Con Ob Dewasville and James Let Velle Bearden of Wisner two sisters Mrs Cure Crawford of West Monroe and Susie Coker of West Matters Uwe bromers We J Jordan Stool Calhoun and A N Joan of Calhoun four grandchildren and a host of relatives.

Isabela Searauen Justan M. J. Dennings Dibaeh Cegil Bours Dewasville James Let Velle Bearden Wisner Sis Funk Cure Crawford West Monroe Susie Coker Uwe Bromers J. Jordan Stool Calhoun A. N. Joan Calhoun Wren

Tech's Yule Candlelight Ceremony Set

Louisiana Tech will hold its annual Candle lighting Service Sunday December 17 at 6 p.m. in Dudley Circle with a trumpet fanfare and processional Go Come All Ye Faithful performed by freshman girls. Various solos readings and choral numbers follow under director Mrs. Mary Elaine Wallace, with state names and performers including Ron Updegraff Monroe Mary Beth Williams Alexandria Bill Hudson Bossier City Ann Harris Baton Rouge Gina Smoak Shreveport Deanna Stacklind Opelousas and Dr. R L Roepp president. In case of bad weather, the ceremony moves to Howard Auditorium and ends in time for students to attend church Sunday night.

Ron Updegraff Monroe Joe G. Sheppart Tech Band Adam Mary Beth Williams Alexandria Bill Hudson Bossier City Ann Harris Baton Rouge Glee Club Mary Elaine Wallace Bankie Hollis Wallice Gina Smoak Shreveport Hark Herald Angels R. L.roepp Louisiana Tech Deanna Stacklind Opelousas Howard Auditorium Attord

Lincoln Parish sees record timber output and pine planting plan

Lincoln Parish produced 7,343,806 board feet of sawtimber and 9,410.64 cords of pulpy yared. Ranger Gibson urged rapid pine planting on idle unproductive land to meet rising wood product demand into 2000, predicting a doubling of pulping needs and scheduling harvests in 38 to 80 years. He proposed nurseries be started and seedling plantings accelerated to support extensive reforestation.

Lincoln Parish Mores Gibson Fife Cnet Lucel Penie Dolly Laiskin Bocesiey Cobeen Sail Couser

Surprise Shower Given For Mrs Elliott

Mrs Marilyn Elliott was honored December 4 with a surprise state shower at her home. Christmas corsages and decorations highlighted the party as guests arrived. Hosts included Dan Johnston with helpers assisting service and refreshments. several invited guests sent regrets.

Marilyn Eliott Ruby Elliot Lacey Tanner Della Houck Wande Allen Katherine McLend Frances Sample Adell Seoden Floy Roberts L. Salat Evelyn Coleman J. E. Henderson Ellis Senden Ray Telford Leonard Mery Test Heek Jo Ann Grafton Lois Martness MeEldutt Futrell McDonald Betty Smith Marie Richard Eva Bridges E. A.turner Freeman Smith Danny Spell Dan Johnston Betty Norwood Stella Jassinas Hiene Henderson Emma Houck Lou Childers Daisy Rice

Philosophical Society To Meet Thursday on Science Meaning

The Louisiana Philosophical Society will meet Thursday December 1 at 7 pm in the Music Library second floor Music Building. Dr Frank Welder of Northeast Louisiana College geology leads the introductory talk on the meaning of science, joined by a group of Northeast students and All Tech faculty.

Louisiana “Seek Philosophical Society Frank Welder Northeast Louistime Shute College Philosophical Society Grorp Northeast Stiulents Dr. Wel- Hey Pit

Louisiana Tech Christmas Vacation Dates Announced

President R. L. Ropp announces a two week holiday starting Tuesday December 19 at 4 30 p m with classes resuming January 3 at 8 00 a m A special Christmas dinner in Tech dining halls begins at 4 45 p m featuring roast turkey as the main dish with a six pan roast lineup

Louisiiana Tech R. L. Ropp Tech

Ruston Duplicate Bridge Club Winners Named

The Ruston Duplicate Bridge Club met in the Tees Student Center on Thursday evening December 7 at 7 90. Nine tables played under Mr Floyd James direction with North South winners led by Mrs B Maxwell and Mrs Joe Wallace. East West winners were headed by Mr and Mrs Floyd James with Mrs H P Uianks and Mrs C KH Shelar second. Others who joined included Mr Ro bet Nabours Mr Oliver Noland and several others in attendance.

Ruston Tees Floyd James B. Maxwell Joe Wallace Flo Adam C. W. Evans Tom Caldwell Jack Grace Abe Harris C. B. Barnes Linda Barnes George Garando Don Townsend Allen Hartman Joe Sheppard Hoyt Farqieaar Dare Te Long Clyde Branch Ralph Woolward

Birth of Clyde Graham’s son in Monroe

Mr and Mrs Clyde Graham of Monroe announce the birth of their first child a son December 10 at 5 45 am at St Francis Hospital He weighed seven pounds eleven ounces and is named David Wayne Mrs Graham is Glenda Parker daughter of Mrs Shirlie Parker of Ruston Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson of Monroe Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Herbert Fue ivell

Clyde Graham Monroe St. Francis Hospital David Wayne Graham Glenda Parker Shirlie Parker Ruston Ray Anderson Herbert Fue Ivell

Watches for Christmas Gifts Highlight Fashion and Durability

A feature notes how watches have become dual-purpose accessories for women, combining style with practicality. It highlights automatic, water and shock resistant models for daily use and diamond studded pieces for evening wear, portraying watches as essential gifts within a fashionable wardrobe.

Milady

For Sale Chihuahua and Pekingese Puppies Ad

Classified notice offering registered Chihuahua puppies for Christmas with small holding down payment. Also two registered Pekingese puppies. Contact Jonashera at $816 or write Dorothy's Kennels Box 177 Joneshora Lan.

Jonashera Joneshora

Card of Thanks for Mrs Betty L C

The family of the late Mrs C. Betty expresses sincere appreciation for kindnesses during her illness. Thanks to those who contributed food and flowers and to Temple Baptist Church, other churches, caregivers, Ruston Hospital staff, and Spears Funeral Home.

C. Betty Temple Baptist Church Ruston Hospital Spears Funeral Home

Live Wires Offers Homes for Sale in Ruston and Surrounding Areas

A fragmented real estate roundup advertises multiple homes and lots for sale near Ruston and surrounding communities. Listings include 3 bedroom houses, 2 to 3 bath options, kitchens with dining areas, and features like brick veneer, screened porches, and landscaped yards. Some pages mention investment potential and financing, with prices and down payments noted.

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