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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
14
A compact local issue page for Dubach and Northern Lincoln Parish features news highlights, community pictures, and practical shopping tips for residents. It surveys town happenings, public notices, and local commerce guidance with a regional newspaper tone.
Nora Colvin Moore a longtime teacher at Dubach School has taught in Marion Junction City Manss Yefield and West Monroe before arriving in Dubach. She enjoys fifth grade most and leads geography astronomy bird study and Early American pioneers with the fourth grade.
The Ruth Class Christmas gathering at the home of Mrs. Charlie Green Colvin featured co hostess Mrs. Lamar Colvin. Decorations in pink and gold set the scene as members listed included Mrs. John Wektenfian Mrs BK Daughty Marvin Fowler and others.Steve Brady delivered a Life of Christ resume and members exchanged gifts. Hostesses served salad, spiced tea, fruit cake and Christmas cookies during fellowship.
Donna Delony marked her tenth birthday with a party at the American Legion Hall on Saturday night attended by about 30 friends. A cake lunch and chocolate glazed doughnuts were served as they shared the celebration.
Mrs Al Trammell entertained four junior girls at her home on December 20 from 3 to 4 30. Jackie Hall read the Christmas Story. gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Attendees included Julie Colvin Belinda Murphy Sharon Jeffcoat and Jackie Hall.
Master Chuck Doss, son of Mr. and Mrs. A B Doss, celebrated his eighth birthday Friday December 14. Attending were Tony and Mike Brown Derrel Berry Raymond Barrett Allen Whitman Anita Bonin Sally Gray Diane Jackson Kathy Lewis Minnie Delony and Cindy Delony. Refreshments included ice cream cake and hot chocolate.
Mineola Delony celebrated her 8th birthday at home with guests Dianne Jackson Sandra Cobb Kathy Delaney Martha Lou Butler Kathy Lewis Anita Bonin Sally Gray Carol Roberson Jackie Horton and Janis Green attending.
Mr and Mrs Ruel Colvin entertained members of the First Baptist Choir with a social hour at their Unionville home on Sunday evening December 15. The event featured decorative arrangements and a warm reception for attendees.
The Dubach Home Demonstration Club held its yuleside party at the Dubach Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon December 23. Mrs. Dewey led the festive gathering with co hosts and refreshments of homemade Christmas delicacies. President Mrs. Mullman presided as chairmen reported on their work and after games, a holiday display and refreshments were enjoyed by listed members including Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Jarmon.
The annual Tatum Christmas dinner was held Thursday night in the home of Mrs. E. E. Tatum. Guests included Mrs. Mattie A. Tatum of Ruston and many Tatum family members from Homer Minden and Jackson Mississippi along with Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Tatum and others in a festive evening.
Mrs Hudson Avery hosted the Rebecca Sunday School Class dinner on December 18 at her home. Members gathered around a magnificent Christmas tree with ornaments and lights, including M. Q. Colvin, Ardis Tatum, James Hamilton, Robert Colvin, Prentiss Powell, Leon Hayden, Glen Neimeyer, Jetaila Avery, T. R. Huffman, Joe Campbell, L. C. Davis, Colvin Nu, H. M. Puller, W. A. Bell, B. G. Bennett, Willie Colvin, and the hostess Mrs Avery.
District Louisiana Power and Light Company employees held their Christmas party at the local office on Monday evening December 1 with out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. J W Gaines and others. A turkey and dressing menu with variety of sides was served along with coffee and tea. The attending guests included numerous couples such as Mr. and Mrs I R McNeil Mr and Mrs P D Cox Mr and Mrs Woo Bagwell Mr and Mrs George Grafton Mr and Mrs Jerry Rogers Mr and Mrs Harry Stahl Mr and Mrs Charles Phacker Mr and Mrs Ardis Mowler Mr and Mrs Maury Davis among others.
Baton Rouge UPI reports Gov Jimmie H Davis received a large Christmas greeting from Gov Otto Kerner. The five foot two inch card, presented by A T Provost of Springfield Illinois, stretched to a man size plastic Santa Claus when inflated.
The Jahico Choir and the First Baptist Church choir of Dubach presented a Christmas program Sunday night December 23 at 7:00. The Junior Choir sang Joy to the World and a Christmas Story. The Church Choir performed a cantata Carol of the Bells under Lee Rogers with Richard Moore directing. Soloists included Priscilla Colvin, Richard Moore, Betty Brady, Sandra Madden, Lamar Colvin, and Jimmy Newsom. accompanists were Patricia Fuller, Eva Avery, and Arne Belle Doughty.
The article details an improvised airlift to secure the release of Cuban prisoners from the Bay of Pigs. Uplifted drugs valued at 7.5 million dollars were coordinated by Jack Slichter of the Air Transport Association with American Red Cross and drug companies. Pan American agreed to ship 800000 pounds to Havana at no charge, with ten airlines aiding from cities including Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago and New York.
Tito wraps up a Soviet stay and heads toward Czechoslovakia on the way to Belgrade. Khrushchev signals continued tightening of Soviet Yugoslav ties amid Chinese opposition as observers note Tito may seek economic cooperation with Comecon while avoiding bloc membership.
Kosciusko Chronicle denounces Negra James Meredith traffic arrest as unfair and biased. Editor Billy McMillan argues if the person were not Meredith, he might not have been picked up. The piece condemns white blame and urges Kosciusko not to be drawn into violence around the Meredith case.
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