D M A Members Christmas Program at Trinity Church
D M A members held a Christmas program and luncheon in the Teen Room at Trinity Methodist Church. Three new members joined, and the event featured Santa Claus favors, a White Elephant exchange, and a spiritual program highlighted by carols and a nativity reading from the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M.A
Reniem
Menbership
DAMA
Chi
Inet
Trinity Meth
Fist Church
W. J. Harris
L. Bo Melonald
Ruston Shoudd
Inehadedt Veena
Santa Claus
Virgil Morris
FHA
Hancock Store Mystery Fragment Folds into History Blend
Fragmentary notes mention Hancock Store and Mrs Sam Revels in Vienna with dreamlike phrases about Bethlehem and a birthday. The text folds between garbled names and scenes, hinting at a diary or reportage style page from a church or town record with unclear context.
Fragmented OCR letter hints at a family and community notices
A garbled OCR text references a family event with Mrs and Pereutt, possible hospital, guests, and community figures. Names like Sandie, Dave, George, Willis appear amid unclear remarks about care, payment, and assistance, set in a local paper’s notice style.
Cub Scout News at Parish Youth Center Meeting
Geel Scout Trap Ne held its votes December 1 at the parish youth center in Wooniet ie, selecting leaders and planning activities. Names listed include Sharon Ay Me Bareseil, Gloria Bat Judy Denny, Jeresa Hunt, Mary Helan Owens, Roy, Pat, Linda Ste, and the leader with assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geel
Paraespal
Wooniet
Waeistvas
Cees
Eavhoteed Sind
Sosa Gillseed
Correspondents' Christmas Party Notes and Fragments
Fragmented OCR recalls a correspondents Christmas party at Leader offices with scattered names such as Faulk Jr Roper Vernon and Sims. The text is incomplete but suggests a social event with attendees and scattered acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Christmas Dinner Dance Hosted By Alpha Chi Omega
A festive Alpha Chi Omega event titled Christmas Dinner and Dance featured a formal gathering at a campus venue. Attendees celebrated with music, dancing, and a holiday atmosphere, with pledge songs and group activities highlighted among the memories of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi Omega
Fraster Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Dec 24
Mr and Mrs Fraster plan a golden wedding anniversary open house on December 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at 268 East Mississippi. Hosts include their children Mrs Marie Caingston of Onfesna, Mrs LaNve Tabaster of Tra, Mrs Wesley Math of Toston, and At Biward Jer of Dubael.
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Mrs. Fraster
Aly
Dad Mes
Taat
Mississippi
Mire
Baniee Caingston
Onfesna
LaNve Tabaster
Wesley Math
Toston
Biward Jer
Dubael
Eis
Residents Visit, Attend Holiday Gatherings Across Parishes
A flood of names appears as residents from Dubach to Shreveport and beyond visit kin and attend holiday events. Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Colvin, and many others are noted visiting relatives, hosting gatherings, and traveling between towns such as Ruston Pineville and Tallulah during the season.
Fashionettes Promote Christmas Neckwear and Men's Wear Trends
A messy fashion feature notes Christmas demand for neckties and men s clothing amid shifting shopper behavior. It highlights a New York fashion firm and designer partnerships, plus evolving hosiery, footwear, and accessories trends for 1959.
Talented Teens Frederica Lee and David Steere Highlight RHS Chettaeben
Frederica Lee and David Steere are featured teen musicians from RHS Chettaeben. Frederica, a versatile freshman, plays cello, French horn, and piano, while David performs viola, violin, concertina, guitar, zither, harmonica, and ukulele. Both seek further study. David plans Navy service then college on music or engineering, aiming to compose or arrange music.
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RHS
Mie College
Slim
Nav
Tesh
David
To Be Awarded New Band Jackets
Seniors to receive maroon and white band jackets presented by Band Boosters. Plans require completion of two exercise books for each senior. Bake sales and cake fundraisers underway to cover costs. Named seniors include Ranelle Carmahan, Mary Jo Atkins, Patsy Brady, Ronnie Laseter, Bonnie McGee, Marbara Roberts, Ruth Rostron, Don Spencer, Jimmy Talbot, Dorothy Walker.
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Sand Roosters
Ranelle Carmahan
Mary Jo Atkins
Patsy Brady
Ronnie Laseter
Bonnie McGee
Marbara Roberts
Ruth Rostron
Don Spencer
Jimmy Talbot
Dorothy Walker
Mr Hanchey Guests Speaker at FHA Christmas Program
Mr Hanchey served as guest speaker at the annual FHA Christmas program held last Thursday. The event featured Christmas readings, gift exchanges, decorations with angels and a Christ Child display, and refreshments including punch and cookies, with students and families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hanchey
FHA
Hays Station Home Demonstration Club Meets at Members House
The Hays Station Home Demonstration Club held a regular meeting at Mrs. 1. RB Anya Street on December 11 at 1 30 p m Fourteen members answered roll call The meeting was called to order by President Mrs Bill Waldron followed by Silent Night and the Club Collect Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted Leaders were nominated for the New Year Miss Mary Ann News demonstrated gift wrapping Social hour gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Merry Civilatinas and Tappy Now Your. Princeton University students capring the U S Constitution in an intellectual exercise with seniors and juniors from the top class chosen by Prof Bele Goldmin for the project which may excuse them from final exams The Constitution was discussed as applicable to modern society and current conditions with a two thirds ratification by the class of students expected. The article mentions census data and municipal groups on the island’s provinces and notes low death rates in various cities.
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Hays Station
Demon Atration Club
Mes
Anya St
Bill Waldron
Mary Ann News
Princhton
Upre
Srinceton University
U. S
Prt Bele
Goldmin
Galuchman
Editorial on Corn Potential in Louisiana Ahead of 1959
Editorial urges Louisiana farmers to pursue corn production amid rising livestock demand and local grain markets. Cites adopted hybrids, fertilizer, proper seeding, and cultivation as keys to profitable yields. Notes LSU and USDA breeding efforts, county agents for guidance, and a push beyond 30 bushels per acre.
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Lisuisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana State University Agricultural Experiment Station
Chief of Police Gives Advice in Ruston
Ruston Chief Q O Osban says there is no routine in police work and hopes for safer streets. He notes traffic accidents spike near Christmas and urges drivers to yield to pedestrians, especially shoppers. The force includes 12 officers and two cars, with each officer working eight hours daily and one day off weekly. He reports few crimes and no armed robbery in two years.
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Fredried
Deast
Benny Roe Amin
Monroe
Ruston
Policerpan
QO. O. Osban
Lalk
Peiles Iraisa
Three-team 2AA scramble for district title looms
Jonesboro Hodges Ligers lead a tight 2AA race with Ruston Bearcats and Neville Parish Benefats. The season features balanced scoring from Ruston led by Ay Porter and Jacshiney Ththark, while Neville strengthens with John Bailey and a rebounding squad. Conference play begins January 20 in Ruston with Jonesboro-Hodges hosting Haynesville January 9.
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Jonesboro-Toshoe
Ruston
Neville
Monroy
Jonesboro-Hodges
Theser Parish
S Fo
John Baily
Bette
Ant
Marine Tigers
Fovt
Reed
Ina
Bearcats
Stiri
Ed Dovinlo
Ryston
Sodohae Ay Porter
Willis
Tod Forndames
Allen Verbert
Johnny Ostord
Ralph Harrison
Beareats
Jacshiney Th
Denman “Lelly
Cramer
Canfernnce
Tonesboro-House
Haynesville
Students Run School Day Jan. 28 Instructs Young Leaders
Students will take over teaching duties on January 28 with a student elected to present the season and a student acting as principal. For the first time a student will fill the principal's secretary role, replacing Miss Judily Crymes. Wallace Martin praised the day as a chance for students to practice teaching and leadership, while others questioned the selection process and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uch
Judily Crymes
Wallace Martin
Owens Sid
Tally Shaw
Lea
Willige
Turbie Tepstyon
Methodist Home Nativity Pageant Shines at Chapel
The annual Christmas pageant at the Methodist Children's Home was staged in the chapel last night with students including Betty Cooke Mary Albert Humphries Joseph Catherine Jones and Billy Jones among participants. Reverend C B White read from Luke as the choir performed and Mrs Bunlee Everett directed while Mrs Tommy White played piano. A reception followed at the Junior Building.
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Methodist Children's Home
Betty Cooke
Mary
Albert Humphries Joseph
Catherine Jones
Angel
E.W. Batson
Tommy Pixton
Clarece Harris
Three Kings
Billy Jones
Douglas Davidson
Shepherds
C. B. White
Luke
Bunlee Everett
Tommy White
Eiveryone
Christmas Visitors Gather at Harolds Home
Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs PG Avantmnp y Ar gathered for the Christmas holidays. Attendees included Clyde McConathy and family from Shreveport J Busey family from Little Rock J H Weyland family from Houston and Virginia W F Shipley and children Catherine and Freda Elizabeth of Natchez Miss Charles Gandy family Hyattsville Md Dr H C Sellers family Grady Susi and Dick of Sulphur Springs TX and R A DeLee of Shreveport Freddie Nelson home from SMU Dallas to spend holidays with Charles Nelson family student at Sewanee Tenn arrived Friday night for Christmas with his parents Clarence K Faulk Jr and family Eugene Burton and daughter Vikki leaving for Sheridan and Malvern Ark Miss Kelly Natl Bas trop faculty member home for holidays with Warry Nall family Mrs Cal Hinton and baby son Springhill spending week with parents Courtney Reed. Hinton plans to join them Christmas Eve.
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Clyde McConathy
Shreveport
J. 8. Busey
Little Rock
Ark
J. H. Weyland
Him
Virginia
Houston
Texas
W. F. Shipley
Catherine
Freda Elizabeth
Natchez
Charles Gandy
Charles and
Ann Elizabeth
Hyattsville
Maryland
H. C
Sellers
Grady
Susi
Sulphur Springs
R. A. “DeLee
Shrevepoct
Olf the South
Se Wanee
Tennessee
Clarence K. Faulk, Jr
Kelly Natl
Bastrop
Warry Nall
Cal Hinton
Springhill
Courtney Reed
Me. Hinton
Blue Lustre carpet and upholstery cleaner launches
Research shows Blue Lustre cleans finest carpets safely including wooten rayon nylon cotton. Nap stays open and fluffy as colors regain lustre with no residue to hasten resoiling. Cleans entire carpet or just spots and traffic paths with land handle brush. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs per Southern Rug and Blind Co. on North Vienna Avenue.
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Barry Gerson
Sanda
Aue
Prank
Piya
Mir Sen Rober Colvin
RH Tloniliten
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de Diay
Jenny
George Heit
Spearsville
Visine
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Starks
Ibi
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Ruston Santyatertine
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Velma Colin
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Adres
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Meo. Colvin
Presa International
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Orn Oval
Avenue
New York
Mollie Parts
Sears
Slammenhower
Adolph Klein
Claire 3
Misa
Cement
Klein
Hrough Townley
Parnis-Klein
von Pest
Marin
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Rome
Tadius
New Wataghanus
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Aden
Wabelt
Frederica Lee
David Steere
Ie Dectasirn
Pert
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Teak Orchestra
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Alee
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Selene
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Hesides
Able
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Fae Val
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Edgar C. Glyde
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PHA
RG. T Hanchey
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June Meinerly
al Pater Shall
Sherry
Maye
Ellen Blackweil
Z L. McKineek
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Cand Beau
Miss Aunders
Alii
Sophia Tom
Junder Hane
Joseph
Christ
Sunporch
I Claus
Quitman
John C
Thetis
Ulu
Hodge
Thesr
Aivra
Ned Vita
Sam Tha
Tisrold ‘Thomas
Ty. Samingy Thomas
Cartie Stewart Bennett
der Shrugiatee
Miuse Mirba Stewil
Bark Koomuee
Hamer Sileuuuin
James Staves
J. Fo Smith
Jobs Rider Andl Fini
GQ Philips Not Daiily
Benny Cortes Ging
Mas da
Noah
Mig
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Oaesou
Soreis
Mia Tonily
Frareiaeg
Eel Goth
Tyes Iilta
Chaetinie Cotlaks
Weber
Honey Albeitur
Jub Matas
Marek
Seamon Griffith
Ilelen Meruters
Guy Barlow
Sylviaanes
Doin C. Jones
Bennett
Rose Melba Stewart
Mir
RR. Od. Blalock
Qhie
Mie
Vaughn W. Barber
Ro L. Norma Jrucie
Weonen
Ehayern
Nain
Guiffith
Anne
Clee McCunithy
Laverne Lilley
Tae
Mies
Mpa
Ate
Amd Ales
Mont
Hays
Goldmaar
Miamors
Chass
Jersey City
Inlianepolis
Cin
Bobby Star
Maynesville
Claiborne Parish
Golden Tornado
Tors
Athens High
Shonzitlog
Ronny McWilliams Hias
Tayies- Ville
Methodist Home
Freddie Nelson
SMU
Dallas
Mrs
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Eugene Burton
Vikki
Sheridan
Malvern
Arkansas
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Optometrist
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