Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Church Events
Residents from Monroe Ruston and area attended Sunday gatherings and dinners with friends and relatives. Visits included Mrs. Clyde Colvin, Mrs. V R Lyn Mg, Mrs. Chayton Armor, Mrs. JH Jar Mort, Rayburn Brazil transfer news, and numerous trips to Monroe Ark and Arcadia. Kirst Baptist Church hosts a full week with Royal Serving Mission, Hook of Mark study, and district music festival plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Johnson
Rayburn Brazil
Army Bsecretary Agency
Fort Genning
Mass
Kate McClee
D. 4
Simish
Post
John Matthews
Tom Stags
W. N. Poland
Iva Lee
Brazil
Sherwond
Hico
J. C. McClung
Monroe
Erma Parker
Barbara Ann
Patricia
Susanne Lindsey
LSU
Bob. Burnatt
Wit 'del
Lindsey Jr
Glenda Sue
Calthwell
Tésh
Jesse Poland
W. N
Poland
Ward
Delton Duss
A. Z. Lauligar
Jerry
Ronny
Kirst Baptist Church
Monlay
Royal Servier
Business Women's Circle
Oliaistrot
Kelden Thoxton
Arcadia
Sunday School Class Notes and Local Visits
A neighborhood church notes monthly meeting of the Lillie Sunday School Class and lists various parishioner visits. Reports mention illnesses, recoveries, and prayers for Mrs. Perritt and Mrs. King, with several members attending services, coffee gatherings, and small social events.
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Wolsto
Lillie
Jack Henry
Mii
William Roger
Aid
Edsvin Rogers
Henry
Nira
Halstead
Deilas
Hoenig
Dem
Sievie Ait Dee
Warren Reynolds
I Wise
H. WW. Perritt
Dee Perritt
Hancock Store and Community News in Vienna Louisiana
Local notes from Vienna Louisiana report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Leachman Monroe to the Hancock area and gatherings at the Leachman and Younse homes. Jimmie Williamson’s recovery progress, recent Shreveport hospital trip by Williamson and relatives, and church attendance at Rock Corner are mentioned. Bible readings and family prayers with Timothy are described. Mrs Mandy Hancock cares for Mrs Martin in Ruston hospital after a fire incident and hunting season ends with fishing plans. humorous bird dog comment closes.
Local residents visit neighbors and relatives across nearby towns
Cross Roads area notes show Mr and Mrs L D Barnett visiting Mr and Mrs Jacob Fallin in Shreveport Monday night and Tuesday. Several visitors including Mrs G I Dye in Ruston, Mrs B Davidson at the Davidson home, and Pearl McCullin of Shreveport are listed. Other calls include the Duffis of Delhi, Swints, Hood, and Hammons families visiting in Haynesville, Lafayette, and Mir JEN area, with quilting help and social calls recorded.
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C. B. Henry
Shreveport
Bryant Duggan
A. T. Pilgreen
Swint
Olen Hond
Leonard Blackwell
Walter Beard
Haynesville
Mondaiy
J. L. Swint
Leman Swint
Lafayette
Envy
W. R. Snabnett
Mir Jen
Maud Sanders
Slomer
Johnnie Smith
Wilbur Hammons
Bossier City
US 2D
Hammons
Byran Eammons
Huston
Rayhorn Cool
Averepart
O Neleton Southay
Henry Munday
Henry
Sanders
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries value in state economy
An editorial in Louisiana Conservationia cites Louisiana's commercial fishing and wild life sectors as a $266 million investment, employing 304,000 people, with shrimp and oysters as top assets. It notes 3,500 boats in Louisiana waters, ongoing efforts to boost production, and a broad economic impact including freshwater and offshore catches and related industries.
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Louisiana
Lamar Clement
Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission
Louisiana Conservationia
Commnnislott
Ceuyings
Comber
Commission
Wild Life and Fisheries Commission
The
New Orleans
Oll
Lincoln Parish to hold tax election on bonds for hospital
Lincoln Parish Louisiana Police Jury orders an election for February 24 1959 to approve issuing 800000 in bonds for hospital construction and site equipment furnishings. Polling places include Ruston courthouses and city offices with commissioners and clerks named for each ward. Polls open 106 and close 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Jnnear
Ruston
Rosemary Roach Honored At Thursday Luncheon
A lunch event hosted by Roy Cook on February 12 honored Miss Rosemary Roach whose upcoming marriage to Mr. John Hunt was noted. Attendees included Miss Eulaine Ellis of New York and several Mrs. Hunt’s relatives, with a formal table setting and carnation centerpiece reflecting a red and white motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cook
Rosemary Roach
John Hunt
Miss Roach
Eulaine Ellis
New York
R. ©. Gould, Jr
California
Siewart Hunt
Davis Hunt
J. 8. Wedgeworth
A. H. Williamson
Frank Baxter
James Clinton
North Louisiana Reading Assn Conference at Tech Auditorium
The North Louisiana Reading Association will hold its February conference in Howard Auditorium at Louisiana Tech, Ruston, February 20 and 21, with Dr. Marion Jenkinson of Canada as featured speaker. Registration starts 2 2:30 p.m. Feb 20, followed by sessions on reading comprehension and child potential, presided by local educators and Tech staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Louisiana Reading Assn
Tech Auditorium
Marion Jenkinson
University of Alberta
Canada
Univer’ity of
New Castle
England
University of Chicago
Jack Jaggers
Hodge
North Louisiana Reading Assn
Tom Judd
Lincoln Parish
Jenkinson
Dean C. T. Woodard
School of Education At
Tech
Ing
June Bayless
Regional Association
J. C. Owen
A. ©. Phillips Laboratory School
South Arkansas
J. Kendall Hoggard
el Dorado Public Schools
Frank Irwin
Division of Education
Southern State College
Magnolia
Ruston Elementary Hosts Ham Supper Thursday Night
Ruston Elementary plans a ham supper Thursday featuring baked ham and salads. Trustan Elementary school will host an annual event with community support and a simple menu. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Elementary
Greenwood Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Greenwood Friends of Mrs New Martin regret her worsening condition while Mr Martin reports feeling unwell. Mrs E E Cook of Cooktown visited friends Tuesday afternoon. Mr Gilly Tlarvison of Longview Texas Me Lee Edmonds of Jackson along with Mrs Armor Edmonds and sons of Greggton were guests of Mr and Mrs J M Harrison over the weekend. Mr and Mrs B T Colvini hosted Myr and Mrs T B Alexander of Sims. Mrs Androef Ruston attends with her sister Mrs CG C Gus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Martin
Martin
E. E. Cook
Cooktown
Gilly Tlarvison
Longview
Texas
Lee Edmonds
Jackson
Armor Edmonds
Marriage of Madden and Martin Draws Local Interest
A notable union occurred in Ruston Saturday night as Carol Bond Madden wed Opal Martin. Local residents shared visits and Sunday gatherings with relatives including the Gardner, Jones, Balance, and Madden families across Hays Station, Bienville, Arcadia, Winnsboro, and Monroe, highlighting a courteous round of social visits and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Bond Madden
Opal Martin
Ruston
Juett Smitty
Shreveport
Jeff Gardner
John Parkman
Marvin Murphy
Lottie Glass
Will Watts
Joe Durret
Bienville
Phyllis
Beddie Balance
Jim Balance
W. T. Watts
Jim Kilpatrick
Bit Harmen
Arcadia
L. C. Gardner
Birs
Glenn Moormiun
Winnsboro
Richmond Carrol
Mac Madden
Will Gardner
John Watts
Winfield
Bud T
Monroe
Sam Norgatta
Calvin Murphy
van Belton
West of NSC Frank Parrish Honor Roll Students Named
Northwestern State College lists two rites for honor roll students from Norhwebien tate College. Alora Orvana Tustoi and Ti Ann Wartenbury are named to the inner roll for maintaining an 8 average with no grade below UC. The institution notes its seventy-fifth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsc-Frank-Parrish
Studahta
Alora Orvana
Tustoi
Ti Ann Wartenbury
Ruston
Nursing
Thelr Schiool
Brooks Rites Held At Chatham Monday
Final rites were held Monday for Mrs. Rulh Lambert Brooks 74 of Chatham after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Harrisonburg ia. Her late husband pastored Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe 15 years prior to his death. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Ormi Lee Mancelles Monroe and Mrs Hazel Wermack Chatham, one grandson Joe Mancelles Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rulh Lambert Brooks
Chatham
Chatham Baptist Church
WW. Tullos
G. W. Nix
Jimmy Moore
Memorial Park Cemetery
Monrode
Darby
Funeral Home
Ruston
Ormi Lee Mancelles
Monrde
Hazel Wermack
Joe Mancelles
Monroe
H. D. Darby
Former Ruston Resident Ruth Donovan Dies in New Orleans
Former Ruston resident Mrs Ruth Braswell Donovan 65 died at her New Orleans home after a long illness Funeral Tuesday in New Orleans She was born and raised in Ruston and attended Ruston High School and La Tech She is survived by one sister Mrs FE H Powell of New Orleans and many nieces and nephews Rites Monday in Ruston and New Orleans notice of schedule by clerk Mrs George Doherty
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Mes
Dave Henry
Frank
Lovell
Sutton
Aredia
Hitle Cottage
Fg. Lowery
Ben Whitehead
Lay Hedgepeth
A. J. Halstead
Jack Henry
Wilson Sting
Fae King
Harold Simpson
Arcadia Hospital
Edwin Holley
Ray Watts
Roger Anglin
Shreveport
George Roberson
North Highland Hospital
Sonia Altonian
de Cumbs
Jesus
Tim
Amien
Ruston
Ruth Braswell Donovan
New Orleans
George Doherty
Doherty
Upcharel
Linda
Ruston Vie Sitet
Sallie Belton
Nettie Walker
Chevys Offer Safer Braking and Higher Mileage
Features claim deeper drum brakes with cooler operation and up to 66 percent longer life. Fuel efficiency promises up to 106 percent more miles per gallon under certain conditions. Describes refined coil suspension, easier steering, and a range of optional features to enhance ride and handling.
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Tautigar
Alabama
Hancock Store
Mrs. Sam Revels
Vienna
Ochis Leachman
Oscar Leachman
Howard Revel
Lula Revel
Matie Low Hancock
Mike
John Younse
Jimmie Williamson
Dalton Williamson
J. B. Williamson
Jimmie
Julia Bryan
Charlie Chrisman
Rock Corner
Schovel
B.T U
Lypéistol
Lydia Franklin
Ogscar Leachman
Timothy
Homer G. Barter
Southern Bel
Louisiana Civil Defense Agency
Barter
Raymond Nufft
Civil Defense
Wis
Kenneth Dumonville
Louisana
Illlmois Central Railroad
R. E. Causey
TI. L. Fallin
A. Hartwell Riser
Norris
Folling Place
Touistana
Clinvis Central Railroad
L. Vi. Williamson
Coniniisalone Bes
Paul M. Davison
MeiGee
Mary 0. Madden
I. Kb, Harrell
Marie Burt
W. R. Shepherd
Choudrant High School
Howard Dugdale
W. L. Aswell
L. J. Terry
Dewey M. Holtaclaw
R. H. Griffin
Harold Griffin
Ferrell Williamson
Lukie J. Nolan
Furrell
Dubacil
Robert J. Colvin
Harris Green
J. M. Newsom
A. Davidson
TG Schoot
A. G. Hood
Kentnny Barnett
W. If Houck
IL Williams
WW. F. Delony
Commissionear
Me. Charis
Leo Bagley
Charles de Praarie
Chork
Artilele
John A. Mitchell
Lineal Parish
Studdig Ryan
Poliee
Linogly Parish
Laut É
Claiborne
Hienville
Lincoln, d
Tek-Gon
Union and
Webster
Trustan Elementary School
Greenwood
Hays Station
Natchitoches
Koror Olla
Norhwebientate College
Novihwestern
Colleste
Brooks
N. O
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Cadillac, Inc
East Georgia Ave
Ruston, LA
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