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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1959

Page

4

Miss Mary Helen Love Crowned March of Dimes Queen

Mary Helen Love was named Ball Queen at the March of Dimes event in Ruston, crowned by Kenneth An and Gary ent. Sponsored by the Ruston Kiwanis Club, she is a Ruston High School junior active in choir and clubs. Votes were based on donations, and the drive raised 3502.75.

Mary Helen Love March of Dimes Ball Nam ‘March of Dimes Kenneth Anas Gary Ent Ruston Kiwanis Club Ruston High School Kenneth Edward Anderson Old Man's Tech Queen Mary Helen J. C. Love Kenneth Edward A. A. Anderson Davis Studio

FOR SALE items and thanks note in mixed listings

Mixed classified lines show for sale notices including a Le squared and a 525 phone contact, a house with multiple lots near Highway 80, and another ten room house on one acre with two baths. A brief thanks note to visitors at Ruston Hospital appears alongside dog description and reward contact AL 5524.

Call’ Brooks Hollis

Cattle Disease Debate on Vaccination vs Testing

A committee meeting with two State Senators debated Bangs disease policy and funding. Some cattle owners urged vaccination, others preferred continued testing. The Southeast’s cattle market risked damage without action. The National Cattlemen President cited Montana’s cold weather calving practices and Louisiana’s fall permits as models. For more info contact the Agriculture Extension Office at AL. 5-3402.

Southeast National Cattlemens Front Montana Louisiana

Two Killed In Collision Near Arcadia

In Arcadia Louisiana a two car head on crash on U S Highway 80 four miles west of Arcadia killed Raymond R. Baird 30 of Shreveport and John B. Wall 62 of Dallas Texas. Wall's wife 59 was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures. Both cars a 1959 model were damaged beyond repair. Baird was an Acme Brick Co. employee and Louisiane Tech graduate. Funeral plans by Rose Neath and Conger Funeral Home announced.

Raymond R. Baird Camilla Dr Shreveport John B. Wall Dallas Texas Wall Arcadia Hospital Atendants Tonight Aries Bienville Parish Towns Arcadia J. &. Wade Baird Fair Park High School Acme -Brick Co Kronroe Louisiana Tech Tech Southwestern Electric Power Co Navy Air Reserve Monroe Raymond L. Baird Murray Lane Rose-Neath Funeral Home Conger Funeral Home

Rock Corner church hosts Sunday sermon by Rev Norsworth

A large crowd attended church at Rock Corner as Rev. Norsworth delivered an engaging message. Visitors joined locals despite sickness and bad weather, with talk of inviting the pastor and his wife from New Orleans to return each weekend. Families linked to the Gooslbys and Duttons were noted in weekend visits and recent relocations.

Rubber Industry Snaps Back in 1959 Demand Rise

Domestic rubber consumption is expected to rise 13 percent above 133000 long tons used in 1958, said R J Ormsby president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Replacement passenger tire shipments climbed 5 percent in 1958 to a record 54.5 million units as rock bus and farm tire deliveries also increased.

R. J. Ormsby The Rubber Manufacturers Association

Harding College A Cappella Chorus to sing in Ruston

Harding College A Cappella Chorus directed by Kannath Davie will perform at the Church of Christ in Ruston at 6 45 p m Sunday February 8 The program includes hymns and works by Palestrina Norman Lockwood and George Lynn with a world premiere planned March 20 at Harding campus Choral Clinic.

Harding College Ruston Church of Christ Wyrere Marding Chorus Harding Giovanni’ Pierluigi da Palestrina Norman Lockwood Itartling Chorus George Lynnn Lynn Jesus Denver Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Missouri Arkansas Davis Westminster Choir College Princeton N. d Westminster Choir

Mrs Fe A Hinton Notes Groundhog Day Hopeful Spring

The ground hog did not see his shadow promising an early spring. The Home Demonstration Club will meet Tuesday afternoon February 10 at Mrs Homer Smeilley’s home. Billy Hinton has returned from Ruston hospital after surgery and is improving. Mr and Mrs J C Mabley and family have moved to Ruston where his life and gas business is located. They moved Saturday into their new home recently bought. Mrs J C Defreese and Sammie have moved into the Mrs Salah Cooper home happily settled. Mr James Elis has gone to Florida to visit his parents.

Homer Smeilley Billy Hinton Ruston Hospital J. C. Mabley Ruston J. C. Defreese Sammie

Felton Green Home Hosts Party for Rose Roach Bride-Elect

Rosemary Roach of New York City, bride elect, honored at a late afternoon party Sunday at the Felton Green home. Hosts were Dr. and Mrs. Felton Green with co-hosts Dr. and Mrs. Robert Parrott of Alexandria. Guests from Monroe included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woods and several others. The wedding is set for February 15 at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at 6:00 p.m. at the groom elect’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Monroe where Hunt is an attorney.

Misa Rosemary Roach New York City John Smoker Hunt, II Stewart. Hunt Felton Green Robert Parrott Alexandria Martha Chamotte Green Monroe Harold Woods Harold Woods, Jr T. ©. Bancroft, Jr Durwood Cann Stanley Bagwell Theo Terzia Robert Woods Armand McHenry Wiliam Brown N. Reynolds Columbia Donald Paulus O.F St. Thomas Catholic Church Miss Roach Ruston New York Stewart Hunt Mr. Hunt

Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer met Monday at 7 30 p m. The Order of Evening Prayer was led by Rev Joseph N Cathcart who spoke on the 121st annual convention at the Church of The Good Shepherd in Lake Charles La New officers elected were Mrs Arthur Stone president Mrs George Biscomb vice president Mrs John W Morton Jr secretary and Mrs Roy Fraser treasurer Refreshments were served by Mrs Dennis O Banion hospitality chairman and Mrs Wm A Marbury Mrs Sammie Colvin and Mrs Mary Cowan

Woman's Auxiliary The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Joseph N. Cathcart Father Cathcart Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Charles Arthur Stone George Biscomb

Kinman Family Notices and Weekend Visits

Chester Tern arrives with her father Mr. 7 R Kinman after the death of Mrs Kinman who passed away last Saturday January. Mr Ansley will join Mrs Ansley next week before she returns home. Miss Martha Lillian Willis of Lipps was a weekend visitor to her parents Mr and Mrs Willis. Mr Billy Tell of Bernice visited the Willis home.

Chester, Tern R. Kinman

Mrs. Dewain Caskey Honored At Jonesboro Shower

Mrs. Dewain Caskey of Jonesboro was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted at Mrs. James Hollis home with co-hostesses Mrs. W. N. Heflin and Mrs. Jim Brown. Guests brought gifts as cake and punch were served from a white linen table with carnation arrangements.

Dewain Caskey Jonesboro James Hollis W. N. Heflin Jim Brown

Win Gine Class Meets In Home Of Mrs Carter

The Wig One Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday night January 27 at the home of Mrs Charles B Carter for the monthly meeting. Mrs Lucille Talley was cohostess. Flowers were arranged by Mrs W B Corley, who presided. Mrs S D Lott spoke on The Uncut Pages. Scripture read from Matthew 23 23. A prayer followed by Mrs Floy Van Took. Minutes of December read and approved. Officers reported and business discussed. Social hour and refreshments for a long list of hostesses followed.

Carter First Baptist Church Hogue Charles B. Carter Lucille Talley W. Corley J. C. Drewett Eddie _Evans Charles King D. Lott W. S. May Ty Swanson J. W. Thompson FE. J. Mashaw Iloy van Wook Ilnzel Williams Roy Willard Talley

Deluxe Peas with Suutee Mushrooms and Butter

Deluxe peas with suutee mushrooms to accompany roast pork. Add cooked green peas and season with melted butter or mar sarine, plus a pinch of frosty lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for a bright finish.

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