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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
2
Riley J. Wilson Jr endorses the governor and legislature for defending a way of life amid subversive threats. He argues a journalist cannot undermine or sabotage the publication while remaining on the Leader payroll. He praises actions to protect public tranquility and advances for all people.
Hollis Garage is a tenth inspection station approved by the Louisiana Department of Safety for vehicle inspections under a new state law. Other stations listed include Hardage Ford Early Chevrolet Wallace Mercury White Buick Brooks Service Station Guy Baker Motors Holland Nicholson and Avids Service Station.
Henry G. Riser records an obituary for Adam Riser of Lincoln Parish near Bonner, noting his birth in Newberry County South Carolina in 1800s era and long life ending with a fatal yard death. He moved from Alabama to Louisiana in 1848, established the first store near Vienna, farmed near Bonner, and left many descendants. The piece reflects early 19th century North Louisiana civic virtues and the writer’s reflection on private citizens.
Simsboro varsity and B teams defeated Choudrant 50 to 32 and 45 to 11. Johnny Ray Crandford led Simsboro with 14 points in the varsity, while Peter Bingham added strong play. Thompson topped Choudrant with 10. In the B game Jerry Gray and Jimmy Napper led Simsboro with 9 each. Banks led Choudrant with 4. Simsboro will travel to Bienville on January 3.
The Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party December 13 at 9:30 a.m. in Mrs. Sara Howell’s home. President Jimmie Howell led devotions and carols, with a prayer by Mrs. Malcolm Cathey. After a brief business session the group voted to remember sharing with small girls. A game followed by refreshments rounded out the gathering. attendees included Mrs. Garland Storey and many others.
A Sugar Bowl regatta committee chair Dr. Fred J. Wolfe Jr seeks a 150 boat entry for a two day event on Lake Pontchartrain starting December 31. Eleven boat classes compete including the Race of Champions with Fish Class sloops from Gulf Yachting Association clubs across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and other Gulf states.
This piece surveys Christmas origins and customs, tracing the poem Visit from Saint Nicholas to its 19th century fame, the debatable authorship, and the spread of Christmas trees and cards in America. It notes dates for Christmas cards and carols, and mentions cultural debates over tree origins and holiday greetings.
The Alpha Kappa Delta sorority held its regular monthly meeting and Christmas party at Lincoln Courts on Tuesday at 6 00 p m The long table in the private dining room was decorated with Christmas greetery candies and red berries Favor of miniature snowmen marked each place Gifts were exchanged after the business meeting and social hour Hostesses were Mrs Christine Bowman Miss Mildred Foster Mrs Emma Lou Owens Mrs Lucille Saunders and Mrs Nel Carnahan Members present included Miss Laurice Capps Mrs Alliene Delany Mrs Lurline Hogg Mrs Leree Colvin Miss Cora Wolfpaui Mrs Mary Sue Smith Mrs Pauline Jimerson Miss Det Hines Mrs Odessa McLaurin and guest Mrs Ger rude Simonton The piece also lists yacht clubs and boats for a Sugar Bowl regatta with multiple teams from Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida and Florida locations including Pram class for youths with 30 boats entered and courses set on Lake Pontchartrain West End with races inside the harbor for safety
Mr and Mrs L M Napper hosted a turkey dinner for Ruston U B Carpenter Ajore employees last Thursday night. Attending were Aly Taylor and Mrs Warren Taylor Mr and Mrs Sidney Hood Mr and Mrs Charlie Chrisman Mr and Mrs Warvey Rhymes Mr and Mrs Pat Dring and the hosts.
Ruston State Bank employees held their annual Christmas party on December 16 at Fail's Steakhouse. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Grady Kelly with many colleagues and their spouses in attendance.
A list released by Registrar Otis R. Crew names six Lincoln Parish students attending Northwestern State College. Billy Don Adams John Edwin Ball Ralph Morley Harrison Louise Claire Temple Joyce Ann Winman Ames Eddie Hood are all noted as residents of Ruston and Simsboro.
Readers across the nation weigh in on Louisiana's move to run its own schools amid court rulings. Letters from nearly 40 states show a wide mix of support and opposition, with many praising states rights and some warning about segregation issues. Voices range from young students to adults in Ohio and New York, expressing hopes, fears, and questions about federal power and local control.
A speech from Philadelphia quotes a firm stand on state sovereignty and segregation, with supporters in Gloucester and Maine backing state rights in school systems. The piece contrasts with U S policy and notes Florida has nearly doubled its housing facilities since 1950, a 95.1 percent increase.
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