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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
4
County agent advises thrifty home gardening and fruit tree care to save money and harvest fresh produce. Guidance covers planting peas carrots and turnips now, fertilizer amounts, pruning fruit trees, spraying for scale, choosing peach varieties, tree planting tips, and home heating filter maintenance to cut costs.
Attendees include V V Larance Shirley P Bag Jey Don Upchurch and Mike Mc Gee at the M Y F rally in Arcadia last Friday night. Families and friends from Ruston Shreveport and surrounding areas traveled and visited over the weekend with dining and church events noted.
The Phebean Sunday School Class and families enjoyed a Christmas supper and party in the Fellowship educational building. Mrs. Alvin Davis and Mrs. R. E. Roberson visited in Minden last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hammons announce the arrival of their first grandchild, Jonahiel, to their son and daughter-in-law.
The Woman's Missionary Union will host a Y W A gathering Monday at the home of Bro and Mrs James Nichols. Tuesday afternoon the group will assemble plates of fruits and candies to share with the elderly and shut-ins. Grandparents Mr and Mrs BD Hammon welcome a new granddaughter. Luther TF Hammons and spouse are parents. Various local residents attended church and garden club events, including Christmas tea and home visits in Junction City and Minden, with thanks extended to party organizers.
A Lille Sunday School Class held their annual Christmas party with husbands and church officers as guests. Mrs. Hazel Watts directed the program. The Avantle Refining Co. Christmas party at Magnolia Arkansas featured a dinner, bingo, a children’s tree with Santa gifts, and the showing of movies. Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Holstead attended district Christmas events. Various correspondents received gifts and supplies, including thanks for a dictionary and a picture. A note of Advent reflections emphasized the love of God. Edward Kerby and family planned to visit Birmingham, and local residents were noted for Christmas activities and church programs. New York reports note insurance firms offering hunter policies.
The Vienna Home Demonstration Club hosted its annual Christmas party at the club house with a decorations demonstration led by Mrs. K Ball and Mrs. John Calhoun followed by a gift exchange and a covered dish meal. Nearby Rev Sammie Dyson plans an open house for First Baptist Church members Friday afternoon. Calvary Baptist Church will feature Rev Verrill Moring as guest speaker Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Kilgore and sons expect to visit from Gainesville Texas to see relatives in Green. A 31 day season policy costing ten dollars is noted.
Mrs. Dock Colvin will send Christmas to Houstott Texas for daughter Melba and grandson Billy Boyd. A D Laon Sr will be with son A D Jr in Lake Charles then Beaumont to visit daughter Lurline Kirkland. The Gerfe Balls’ grandson James Hickman, a teacher at Abilene Christian College, plans to marry during Christmas. his bride is a junior at the college and their home is in Alice Texas.
Jimmie Sue Fuller reports HICO high school students honored their mothers with a tea on Friday after Juniors presented a program. Cookies and punch were served and two ball games this week ended with losses for both girls and boys to Lisbon, while the girls defeated Dubach Friday night. Students anticipate Christmas holidays Wednesday and Thursday, with some seniors receiving holiday treats.
The semi monthly Louisiana Traveler magazine from the Department of Commerce and Industry showcases Billie Riordan Bernice of Louisiana as the Peach Queen on its cover in the On Our Cover section. The piece notes she is the second consecutive Peach Queen, with Patricia Kavastraugh of Ruston highlighted in last year’s feature. A local grammar school Christmas program is planned this Wednesday morning with an afternoon gift exchange and several students absent due to illness.
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