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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

7

Hi Lohites Ensemble Sings at Baptist Church

The Hi-Lites ensemble sang at the First Baptist Church last Sunday under Mrs. Betty Bilas direction, performed a selection of songs, and now continues practicing for the Silveli music festival at Louis and Tech on March 5. The weekly intramural basketball saw the senior boys defeat the ninth grade boys with two games left in the season. Best wishes go to Mrs. Brady and Miss Hedgepeth as the staff completes the second school paper of the year, to be followed by one more edition. Valentine parties dominated Friday activities as elementary classes exchanged cards and enjoyed party treats hosted by their moms.

Dubach HI Ap Baptist Church Alanna Noserson Ereemble Galt Betty Iitgiit Silveli Loutst and Tech Foxy Mtrs Brady Miss Hedgepeth

Birth of son announced for Lake's Foursome

Miss Viola Hood and Mrs. Leon Pesnel announce the birth of a son on Thursday Feb. 11 at Arcadia hospital. Timothy Josh is the baby's name. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Josh Woodard. Mr. G. B. Henry returned from a Shreveport hospital where Mrs. Henry had major surgery. Drs say she is progressing as expected. Mr. M. Woodard drove Don Love Neil Moon and Wiley Wood to Shreveport to donate for her care. Several visiting relatives gathered for the newborn and to offer support.

Viola Hood Leon Pesnel Arcadia Hospital Timothy Josh Josh Woodard Henry Shreveport M. Woodard Don “Love Neil Moon Wiley Wood Pearl McCullin Mir Reid Hood Mack Viola Johnny. Ward

Card of Thanks from the Lane McCrary family

The Lane McCrary family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and many acts of support after their loss. They extend deep appreciation for the comforting sympathy and aid received during this difficult time.

Lane McCrary

Ard of Thanks Express Kindness and Sympathy

The Manning Family and The W. D. Davis Family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during their sorrow. Gratitude is extended for comforting acts and support, which will remain a precious memory.

Manning W. D. Davis

Vienna Community Struck By Severe Influenza Siege

In Vienna the influenza outbreak hits many families with nine of sixteen Calvary Sunday School teachers out. Rev Pickering ill, elders led services. Sweetheart banquet occurs with La Tech quartet. Tomm y Jenkins and Imogene Mitchell crowned. Home Demonstration Club donates to Red Cross and starts a disaster quilt as Ida Bell Towe dies at 75 from cancer. multiple local notices of illness deaths and visits follow.

Vienna Ball Calvary Pickering Troy Jenkins WMU Rel? Gray Ruston Charles Luther Ceremohies Tech Tommy Jenkins Imogene Mitchell Ernest Johnson Fannie Ball K. I. Bail Home Demonstration Club Red Cross Nannie Watts Ida Bell Towe Glenmore Watts Ray Watts Village Ark Kaletah Clayton Melaskie Benton Harbor Mich Charlie Bean Gladys McKaskle Winnsboro R la

Nelsons Celebrate Quiet 46th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Eliott Nelson hosted all their children for supper in Nashville Tenn as relatives gathered in Ruston to mark Clyde and Glen Gall's 46th anniversary A church talk at the Church of Christ in Ruston added a grateful note as family shared greetings and a gift from Epps Louisiana

Delapedl Bobby Oa Teel Bridge Athens Ala Nashville Tenn Eliott Nelson Nelson E. Nelson Clyde Nelson Lilly Gall Clyde Donaldson Epps Church of Christ Ruston

Kilgores Entertained by Many Guests Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs H L Kilgore hosted a long list of visitors Sunday including Mrs Max Futeh and baby Mr and Mrs Billy Martin and baby Mr and Mrs A Wilte her Mr and Mrs James Kil gore and Sandra. Other visits included Mrs E E Cook of Cooktown Mrs Jimmie Pyles of Eros Rev Jimmie Pyles was dinner guest Wednesday and Mr and Mrs C E Cotton later left Baton Rouge. Nearby residents C A DeFreese and family hosted guests with others from Unionville Ruston Vienna Winnsboro and Shreveport noted in the week’s social roundup.

May Defreese H.L. Kilgore Max Futeh Billy Martin A. Wilteher James Kilgore Sandra N. C. Colvin Unionville S. B. Colvin E. E. Cook Cooktown C. A. DeFreese Jimmie Pyles Eros D Beard W. E. Simmons J. E. DeFreese Ruston C.E. Cotton Baton Rouge

Alabama Church WMS Studies Rural Mission Book

Alabama church women met Thursday to study the mission book Rennerhing Rural Churches and related church events. Attendees included Mrs. Jack Henry and others, with visits to Monroe and Shreveport for funerals, Sweetheart Banquet success, and family travel to Fort Worth and Haughton.

Alabama WMS WMS Indies Jack Henry Estill Watts M. A. Woodard Charles Kirby Alf. Hols

Bernice Ed J Smith Will Undergo Surgery

Community notices report Bernice Ed J Smith will undergo surgery at Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport with mail sent to Wing 6 3-3, while neighbors and friends discuss visits and local travels.

Bernice J. Smith Vet Hospital A. J. Laction D. d. Stith Confederate Memorial Hospital Sheeveport L.A. Hall Altheimer Ark Nancy Clary Draw English West Monroe Floyd Orren Paul Kioke Fam Hy Ruston Troy Foster Cindy J. D. Spears Spearsville G. M. Cole M. Jarmon Clayton Jarmon Dubach

Shilo h neighbor visits and local gatherings noted

The week includes visits by Warren Ark and Pollard families, Dir bach and Ruston shoppers, and birthday celebration for Bill Hogeman. Sunday and Saturday visits feature Mrs W N Poland and Mrs Ione Bevins among others, with Dobbach and Sterlington presence noted. A for sale notice lists wholesale talpa trees priced at 7 50 each for 2000 trees south of Ruston.

Shiloh Warren Ark Mrev N. Pollard Jeanie Rhodes Graydon Colvin Moriroe Frank King Dirbach E. M. Jarrison Ward Wise Tom Stage W. N. Pollard Ione Bevins Ed Hogeman Ruston Dowell Jefféoat Dubach Floyd Orten Harry Napper Baby Hico W. ON Poland A.L. Smith O. W. Cargile West Monroh Lois Gardner Sterlington Lamar Cramer Deline Doss W. N Bill Hogeman le Is James L. Martin

Clothes guidance helps children reach clothing storage

A home management notice from East Lansing suggests placing closet rods within children's reach to aid in caring for their clothes. The advice, reported by UPI, emphasizes practical steps for daily routines and organization in families.

GARE East Lansing Miel UPI

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