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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1962

Page

4

Importance Of Clinical Tests Pointed Out At Quota Meeting

Dr H J Harms spoke to Ruston Quota members about the vital role of clinical hearing tests for Lincoln Parish children. He noted limited past programs, the need for follow up, and that many referred cases receive treatment while emphasizing prevention of unnecessary care.

Lincoln Parish H. JH. Harms Ruston Harms State Department of Public Health and Welfare Society For Crippled Children of Funds June Moore Necaear Ruston Quotarians Kiwanis Margaret Beaird Elaine Taylor Liz Shinpoch Harmnoean Rowe Ona Mae Blondin Mavis DeFreese Mary Townsend Eugenia Smith Wanda Gibson Fairy C. McBride Sallie Beasley Marjorie Diamond Emma Kat Stiles Edith Rice Eunice Stuckey Bess Maxwell

Dessert Party and Shower for Miss McFarland

Bride elect Esther Lu McFarland was honored with a dessert party hosted by Sigma Tau Delta and Dr Frances Fletcher on January 12 in the Tech Student Center banquet room. A later Coke party and miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Minette Goff and Miss Mary Ruth Fowler occurred January 20 at the Goffs’ North Vienna home. The events included gifts, poems by Robert Frost, and well wishers from the group and guests. A separate note mentions Union Theological Seminary’s 125th anniversary with a convocation and a 1836 start, 600 in the current faculty.

Albert Wayne Lazarus Esther Lu McFarland Sigma Tau Delta Frances Fletcher Tech Student Center R. A. McFarland Fiet+cher Minette Goff Mary Ruth Fowler Miss McFarland A. I. Goffs Vienna Beverlee Biscomb Elizabeth Sachs Kitty Jenkins Alice Barnard Stephanie Hearn Judy Dodds Ann Woodward Becky Stoker E. Lee Young al Simmons Jerry Dyson Frank Betts Howell Stuckey J. T. Bains Jimmy Hoagland A. K. Goff, Jr New York UPI Union Theological Seminary

Miss Esther McFarland Weds Albert W. Lazarus in Ruston

Esther Lucille McFarland and Albert Wayne Lazarus married at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ruston on January 27 at 10:30 AM. The ceremony was officiated by Father Donald Paulus, with-out-of-town guests and family attending. After the ceremony, the couple plans residence at 102 Everett Street, Ruston, as Esther pursues degrees and honors memberships while Albert completes graduate work at Tech.

Esther Lucille McFarland Albert Wayne Lazarus Reginald Adams McFarland Mr. McFarland James Raymond Lazarus Ruston

Miss McFarland Honor Guest At Luncheon

Miss McFarland was honored at a luncheon Wednesday January 24 at the Louisiana Tech Student Center. Hosts Mrs. E M Shirley Mrs Travis Melton Mrs H T Richardson Mrs Howard Smith Mrs Frances Crowder and Mrs Frank Monroe arranged a U shaped table with pom pom mums and kitchen tool decor. A turkey ala king menu was served and recipe cards were shared with guests. Continuous group photos featured the honoree her mother and many relatives and friends from Sterlington and surrounding areas.

Esther Lu McFarland Louisiana Tech E. M. Shirley Travis Melton H. T. Richardson Howard Smith Frances Crowder Frank Monroe Didoe Buest Rh. A. McFarland J. H. Lungaras Mary Ruth Fowler Beverlee Biscomb Judy Dodds Kitty Jenkins Carolyn Swearingen Alice, Barnard Antoinette Riser Stephanie Hearne Ann Carolyn Davis J. T. Bain E. L. Young Albert Simmons Don Tippit W. H. Stuckey J. R. Fowler H. F. Schroeder Allen Guthrie Sterlington

We The People Color Film Ready For Distribution

Louisiana announces completion of a 13 minute color film on constitutional government titled We The People focusing on Article Ten. The film aims to show that powers not delegated to the federal government belong to states and the people and will be shown to civic clubs and organizations after distribution by the Louisiana State Sovereignty Commission.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Sovereignty Commission U. S Sopereignty Commission Education Department Washington Commission Frans Voelker Jr Capitol

Betty Darby Weds Ross Harper in January 24 Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Louise Darby daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Darby of the city became the bride of Ross Earl Harper on January 24. The double ring ceremony occurred at six o clock in the Margaret Rainwater Fuller Chapel with candlelight, brass candelabra, and white stock, chrysanthemums and candy tuft. The bride wore a silk faille gown with Sabrina neckline and a silk illusion veil, carried a white Bible topped with orchids and lilies of the valley. Best man was Jimmy Cooper, ushers included William D Darby and Rev Richard Meek. After the ceremony, a reception at the bride’s parents home followed. The couple, both students at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, planned a trip to Hot Springs.

Elizabeth Louise Darby H. Dillard Darby Ross Earl Harper Jolly Harper Shreveport Margaret Rainwater Fuller James W. Nobles Doroty Watt Jane Hammett Sabrina Jimmy Cooper Wiliam D. Darby Richard Meek Alexandria Hot Springs

New Officers Preside At C E S Meeting

Magi Chapter No. 85 Order of the Eastern Star held the first meeting of the year on Tuesday January 23 welcoming members and guests. New officers were installed including Worthy Matron Helen Patterson and Worthy Patron L F Cato with a quintet entertaining. A memorial ceremony for Kenton Gurledge was performed and members enjoyed refreshments afterward.

Magi Order of the Eastern Star Zelma Louise Laurence Helen Patterson F. Cato Jane Sherrard Lloyd Millard Orris Moring Alverne Millard Dora Russell Lucille Hightower Marshall Nell McDonald Lillian Cato Mary Bess Harris Mavis DeFreese Adah Nannie Rasberry Ruth Sara Duggain Esther Ouida Jarrell Martha Bernice Faulkner Eleeta Audie Edmondson Warder Gussie Davis Sentinel C. C. Davis Jean Hall Johnnie Speights Ora Griggs Lizing Mae Shinpoch My God Kenton Gurledge Order

Salmon migration pattern disrupted by failing seaward journey

The fish typically spend one to two years in freshwater, migrate to the sea for two to three years, then return upstream to spawn. Increasing numbers of young fish fail to reach the sea to produce offspring, indicating a decline in successful seaward migration and reproduction.

New Hope Parish Notes and Social Gatherings

Local notices celebrate Mir McGee and great grandparentship greetings for O E McGee. Members learn about mission work at a home meeting. Bridal shower for Miss Jean Hollaclaw and Byron Futrell hosted by Mrs K E Patterson. Various visits and family updates, club meeting planned February 1 in the home of Mrs Billy Davis. Clinton Ambrose recovering from surgery with J E Ambrose family.

W. M.U. Concord Association M.U. Concord Association Stewart Lynell C. E. Griffin Mary Beth Jean Hollaclaw Byron Futrell K. E. Patterson Charlie Blackmon Blackmon Lilla McGee O. E. McGee Grey W. A. Collie C. A. Butler Choudrant Way New Trope Home Demonstration Club Billy Davis Clinton Ambrose Chicago J. E. Ambrose H. B. Stewart A. M. Davis H. S. Futrell Merine Futrell Jonesboro Mr. Futrell Racheal Futrell Roy Davis Roy Jackie White Rey Davis Mae Davis Doris Sherry

Ward to Tulsa for leadership and anti Communist school

Rev. Kenneth Ward, Rock Corner pastor, flew from Shreveport Sunday night to Tulsa Oklahoma for a one week program on leadership and anti Communist studies. Several famous speakers are listed as participants with his return planned for Saturday night Feb 3. The trip was funded by Mr. Glen Shadow.

W. A Dub” Brewster Rock Corner Dub God Roberts Culbertson T. Dutton Bernard Iva Frasier Mineral Springs Bud Martin Farmerville John W. Beck Everett. McElDuff Everett Shreveport Jewel Kierbow Jewel Perk Glass W. A. Brewster Walter Harmon Baton Rouge

Carrolls Welcome Jim Carroll Back From Canada Visit

Jim Carroll returns to his post in Canada after a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Carroll. Multiple local families hosted weekend visitors from Louisiana and Texas, with gatherings at the Watts and Simpson households and others in Hays Station.

Jim Carrol Canada W. T. Watts E. R. Hays Sr Lucille Talley Ruston Baton Rouge Kentwood C. T. Watts Harold Talley Rube Durret Bienville Joe Durret Waymond Waldron Billy Trussel Alsie Hines Shreveport B. C. Rogers Jake Rogers Dubach Jim Carroll Richmond Carrol George Simpson Melvin Lewis Jackie Longview Texas Cal Dritt Kilgore Tex Mae Madden John Richardson Pineville Bill Richardson Emmet Thomas Winnfield Jeff Gardner Rayford Galman Roy Timberlake Carol Bond Madden Dan Watts Fay Blanton Will Watts

Million Motor Vehicles To Be Inspected In Louisiana

Baton Rouge The Louisiana Department of Public Safety reports that almost a million vehicles must be inspected by March 31 under the states compulsory program. Col. Thomas Burbank says cold weather cut inspections but warns the deadline will not be extended. About 1,600 stations statewide can inspect in roughly 10 minutes per car, giving ample time to complete the effort.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Department of Public Safety Today Col. Burbank

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. C. Lederer Alpine Monroe Bastrop Ank & Trust Ruston, Louisiana Esther McFarland Albert W. Lazarus St. Thomas Catholic Church Donald Paulus O.F. M Maureen Paul Haydel Houma Clyde Tucker Ernest Lee Young Slate Merrill Goodwyn Billy Shaw McFarland Lazarus New Orleans Everett Street Ruston High School Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Alpha Phi Omega Social Phi Kappa Phi Alpha Tau Delta Senior Women's Honorary Sigma Tau Delta English Groom Tech Kappa Sigma Omicron Delta Kappa Paul Haydel, Jr Lisa Ann Robert and Glen E. L. McGough Brenda Elzie Hugh Virginia Lou Alden T. Shotwell Corvallis, Ore UPD Scientiats Oregon State University Betty Darby Ross Harper Vickie Bump Mrs. Ross Earl Harper C.E.S Mir Mrs OE. McGee Mrs. A. M. Davis Rev. Ward Tulsa, Okla Mrs. T. Dutton Hays Station
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