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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1961

Page

3

Surprise Shower Honors Meral Springs Couple

Austen Lesder and MERAL SPRINGS NEWS report a surprise shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Isierbew. Guests included Mrs. Alfred Franklin and others. gifts were opened, refreshments served, and several neighbors assisted with hosting and post-shower visits. Mrs. Robert Howard recently returned home from a Farmerville clinic after two weeks of illness.

BE. Franklin Jewell Isierbew Alfred Franklin Bill Culver Max Britt Bobby Fraiser Bully Franklin Walter Franklin Garland Duke Thomas. Stoward Robert Howard Farmerville Thomas Howard

Riser Writes New Church Song For Laymen's Group

Henry Riser writes a new church song dedicated to the Presbyterian church and to be sung at the Alabama Church Men’s Spring Rally on February 25 1961 in Camp Alabama. The song will be published by a Dallas Texas company in June and joins a list of 125 songs already published. The article notes local visits and community events surrounding the main item.

Riser Henry Riser Ted Rive Laveney’s Association Alabama Louisiana Camp Alabama Woneld Tere Dallas, Texas

Founders Day Program Set At PTA Meet

Founders Day will be the theme of the February 20 parent teachers meeting. Mrs. M. L. DeFreese of Monroe will be the guest speaker. Attendees urged to attend 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Weekend and Sunday visits noted among local families with multiple cross-town stops and hospital and shopping mentions in Ruston El Dorado and Farmerville areas.

Atin Yanda Bernice PTA Meet A. JS. Lauticar M. L. DeFreese Monroe

Clyde Ji Causey Regaining Strength After Operation

Mr Clyde Ji Causey says he is gradually regaining strength after his operation. The Wayne Liner family celebrated Mrs Liners birthday last Friday night with a birthday dinner at Monroe restaurants.

Clyde Ji. Causey Wayne Liner Family Mrs

IREENWOOD Quilting Party At Skinner's

A vivid social page notes IREENWOOD ladies attending a quilting gathering at Mrs. C. G Gustafson Skinner's on a Tuesday. It records two quilts finished or partly finished, lunch brought by each participant, and lists attendees from the community plus Ruston visitors. Updates on local residents and family news follow, including health notes and recent arrivals.

Louis Layfield Frank Mitchell I. M. Harrison Melvin Shaws Ruston Liland Hall Travis Wall Emmett Hall J. A. Mobley Jerald Jerome Broughton Carlton E Broughton Dubach

Clara Farmer Birthday Observance Receives Wide Visits

Mrs Clara Farmer was honored on her February 11 birthday with visits from her son Morris and family from Shreveport and many friends. Relatives and neighbors from Ruston Monroe and West Monroe called as residents describe a day of cards and prayers. the note details numerous names, visits, a birthday party atmosphere, and a family gathering amid local illness and loss.

Mis. Npannold Griffin Clara Farmer Morris Shreveport Quida Valentine Det White Ruston Dot Ouida Lee Pylants Kermit Mary Alice Pylant Tros Kenneth Ward Rock Corner Louise Janell Brewster Janie Shields Charles Barbara Green Oak Grove Emma Crosby Wallace Shields Colvin Sue White Jena Litte Allen Kate White Alexandria Bell Fred White T. B. White New Orleans Love White New Hope Henry John Willie Green Mes Shields Barbava

Bryant Baby Cynthia Anita Brewster Named

Mrs Bryant announces the birth of her granddaughter Cynthia Anita Brewster daughter of Calvin and Jimmy Bryant Brewster. The ceremony confirms the family welcomes a new member named Cynthia Anita Brewster.

Mrs. Bryant Cynthia Anita Brewster She Calvin and Jimmy Bryant Brewster

Beauty Parlor Opens as Mrs White Welcomes Guests

Mrs Inez White completes her beauty parlor and hosts a community shower with gifts and a studio couch presentation. Nearby residents, friends, and family visit over the weekend as guests travel from Ruston Mineral Springs West Monroe and Downsville to greet the new business owner and share well wishes.

J. G. Vernon Inez White J. C. Mount Mr. Johnson L. L. Halstead John Younce J. G. Verman J. W. Pennell Howard Holstead Holstead Will Younce Ruston Howard Rovells Mineral Springs Yource West Monroe D. G. Vernon J. W. Chandler Beulah Mary Dean Boff Jones Baby New Orleans Ruth Emory Delia Heltzelaw

Weekend Visitors And Hunting Finish Among Local Families

Frasier family hosts visitors from Shreveport Ruston and El Dorado over the weekend. Billy Mack Frasier reports finishing the third season hunting birds. Local families from Mineral Springs Downsville and nearby join gatherings with the Frasiers and Becks for Sunday guests and weekend visits.

Don Holder Suann and Stacey Shreveport Virgil Frasier Billy Mack Frasier Roy Ruston Henry Frasier Billy Mack Beck Erosast Mary Alice Pyland Bud Martin J. B. Simmons el Dorado Ark G. H. Stone Raymond Mobley Downsville Wallace Frasier Midge Frasier Mineral Springs Jack Ravanah J. 8. Beck

Rock Corner Dutton Bitten By Farm Bug Plows Fields

Local notes describe Dutton tending fields Monday morning despite farm bugs beetles and pest pressures. Community prayers for health as Rev Ward was Sunday dinner guest and delivered messages at morning and evening services.

Rock Corner Reton Wuan Dutton Rev. Ward Leonard Brewster Norman Brewster W. A

Weekend Visit Draws Wide Family Circle in Ruston

A bustling Saturday night filled the house with nearly 100 visitors as relatives and friends gathered. Cousins of Mr Marrs from Ruston and local families from Lakeland Florida shared a festive time with Mr and Mrs Harold Oliver and others. Grandchildren, babies, and several couples dropped in to greet the hosts and ensure a warm, grateful reception.

Brewster Albert W. A Monroe Aly Ierbow Mes I | Marrs Ruston Marrs Dra Harold Oliver Intro Lakeland Fla Cation Lannie Duke Ray B.franklin Elvis Belle Frankli William Franklin Charles Christman T. Dutton Bernay B. Sharpe Dutton

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Austen Lesder Meral Springs Newsewel Kierbews Mrs. Garland Duke Davis Simmons Sunshore Ronnie Duke Eva Martin Mars Bill Howard Theonard Martin Winnshore Clovis Ricks of W. W. Ricks Richard Franklin Idna Franklity Aranda Lanes Luther Leachman Revel’s Harris Muniley Hows Gond Louisiana Tech Buddlegs Bert Northwestern Stiate Demons Ullal Memorial Gymnasium Tech Louisiana Tech BE. L. Kelly Riser Road Texas Jack Riser Tom Richardon Vivian FE. H Freeman Alex Boyd Bobby Jackie Wayne Liner Karen Jerry Milton C McLaughlin John W. Nelson FINS Mé U U.S U. S T. W. Sally Ruston Surplus and Sports CO Trenton W. Monroe, LA UnIon Oil Mill Clyde M. Calivin Fayetteville, Ark G. M. Calvin A. J. Lautigar John Tf. Barham Keedon Aulds Farmervilla Harry Napper Thea Tom Stages Fred Lawrence W. N. Poland Mrs. Graydon Colvin Clayton Jarmon of E. M. Jarmon al Lautigar Ronald H. Pratt J. M. Buller Ruston Hospital F. G. Fleming BE. M. Jarm G. M. Colvin J. D. Spears J. L. Senn Spearsville Dorado Willi Lee Thompson Della Weir A. M. Conerly SMU Dallas Conerly Ireenwood Skinner's van Camp Bliss Maxwell House Robin Hood FK. Lat Borden Hormel Franks Rath's Blackhawk Charmin Allen Oleo Greenville Mrs. White Culbertson C. H. Thurmon Probal Owen i Ant Ben Frasier Leo Py-rant Ferrill Williamson Mr. Frasier da Hicks Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc Co-Op Ouislang ALL Louisans Louisiana Electric Co-op Homer, KA Marber Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
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