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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

Page

22

Pharmaceutical Assn To Aid Louisiana Heart Fund Drive

The Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association announced a heart fund drive through member drug stores. Paul A Bechet said pharmacists will display coin cards and distribute educational leaflets to raise awareness of heart disease and vascular death causes. Committees John Benedict and Alfred Redmond urged participation as a public health contribution.

Paul A. Bechet Lafayette L.S.P.A Druggists Will Law Dis The Pharmaceutical Association Commttes John T. Benedict New Orleans Alfred T. Redmond Alexandria Louisiana Heart Association

Texas Gas Transmission Declares 1959 First Quarter Dividend

Texas Gas Transmission Corpora tion declares the first quarter 1959 cash dividend at 40 cents per share, up five cents from prior quarters. Dividend payable March 16, 1959 to holders of record February 27, 1959. Company plans to apply to list common stock on New York, Midwest and Pacific Coast exchanges. Chairman Elmer said listing would benefit shareholders by exchange facilities.

Texas Gas Transmission Corporation Ann Wis Texas Gas Lst New York Midwest Pacific Coast Elmer Somaf Tml

Milam Drug Co advertises T-4-L for athlete's foot

An ad promotes T-4-L for 3 to 5 days with a money back guarantee if not pleased. It claims to remove tainted skin as healthy skin replaces it and urges purchasing from Milam Drug Co. for instant drying.

Milam Drug Co

Fellowship and Banquet Notes from Community Church

Fellowship members attend funerals and visits. jokes aside, the church plans a Gorge Washington Banquet for February 20 with a film. Sweethearts Nancy Gray and Don Gay honored. Sunday School advances with M. L. Class in memory of Marv Liggin. teachers meet February 23 at 7 pm.

James Nichol Othell Roberson Maggie Colvin Jennings Steve Hammons Bro. Nichols M. L Marv Liggin Nancy Gray Don Gay Port Arthur Ter Lime Davis Dick Davis Mike Claude Kine Jonesboro Roy Bobbie Franklin Diane Milner Bobbie St Best Church Ditine Bernice Vicky Colvins Iathryn Jenks

Quitman church showers Mil ton Mercer with stork event

On February 12 1959 the W S C S of Quitman Methodist church hosted a stork shower for Mil ton Mercer at Mrs C L Wabbers home with red and valentine decor. Guests served red fruit punch small cakes and games. Many neighbors and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Buster Barber of Baton Rouge and numerous local residents.

W.S.C.S Quitman Methodist Church Milton Mercer C. L. Wabber Tors Buster Barber Baton Rouge Mr. Barber Vaurhi W. Barber

Premeasurement program for colon acreage area announced

Retitiésts Now Being Accepted By ASC For Premeasurement of Colon Acreage area. Lincoln Parish ASC Office accepts requests amid plan guidance by AV E Laranes chairman. Pre measurement marks staked planting boundaries to ensure full allotment use and avoid excess acreage. After sowing, field visits verify planting within staked limits.

ASC Tncoln Av EL Laranes Peportes Aegain

Community Notices and Personal News From Mineral Springs

Local listings report moved residents at the Thomas Ho ward home and multiple social visits in Mineral Springs. Names include Mrs Paul Dene Obwell, Mrs Doris Mraixer, Rev. Bas, Dan Roberts, Mrs Talmadge, Mr Welton Mayard, Mr A C Wall, Mrs Barbara Je Witcher, Mrs Ben Mobley, Mrs Ross Howard, and Mrs Laelous Martin. Also mentions farm policy updates for cotton acreage planning in 1959 with choices and parity implications, plus multiple family visits and a birthday celebration for Mrs Clara Gallman attended by many area residents.

Rane Lewis Doris Mraixer Virgil Frasier Gertie Mobley Annie Orwell Barbara Je Witcher Ben Mobley Ross Howard Laelous Mar Clara Gallman William. Franklin Garland Duke J. P Alfred Franklin Theodore Allen Gallman Rob Gallman Vernon Martin Hallsville Téxas Clifford Gallman Moines Pearl Walker Wilma Dean Liffie Gallman

Greenville family visits mark spring arrival

Greenville area residents recall signs of spring as Laster Green returns from hospital on Sunday the 18th and family members from Calhoun Aulds Chapel Hopewell and nearby areas visit the Laster Greens with many kinfolk gathering to share the moment.

Laster Green Hospital Adrian Riser Willard Green Aulds Chapel de Linda Hutchison Calhoun Marl Floy Corwin Laster Greens Victor Arlene Hammons Mollie Patterson Ala Leachman Hopewell

Shrimp Fishermen Arrested in Inside Waters Closed Season

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested several shrimp fishermen at West Bay in Plaquemines Parish for trawling in inside waters during the closed season that began December 21, 1958 and runs to May 1. The arrests target violations of protection rules for wintering shrimp stocks.

Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission F. Lamar Clement Clement the Oosa Gulf Thishawinen West Bay Plaquemines Parish Vine St Ilexi Mies Silvesbor A Orleans Athert 7 Lsbert Stoxd Jones Aint Korris Dunes Sci of Burros Popes

Sibley Visit Reconnects Old Friends and Family News

The writer recalls Thursday visits in Douglas with Almay and others, noting Mrs. Vemma Vennell recovering from surgery in Ruston Hospital. Friends and kin share memories at Sibley and nearby homes, including tales of childhood, a bedside visit for Bob Brasier, and reflections on local neighbors the Hugh Donald family.

Eva Green Douglas Spe Lane Pennell Vemma Vennell Ruston Hospital Memia Sibley Leon Jessie May Frasier Alexandria Andrew Bob Brasier Lee Betty Ford Hugh Donald Donald

New Sales Arena At LSU To Be Used At Show

A civic sale notice describes an event at the new Louisiana State University sales arena set for March. Details include dates March 9 and 10, location on the southeast side, and public viewing times. The notice lists auction actions and participating parties, with emphasis on junior exhibitors and associated entities.

Lsu Paton New Livestools LS Jyh Parker Perma Trudi Louishana Cbeliar Coste Walla

First child births in Ruston and Monroe reported

Miscanuc and Don Toogland announce the birth of Angela Lorene on February 9 in Ruston weighing eleven pounds seven ounces. L W Alpmen and dy De Hoogland are maternal and paternal grandparents. Billy W Taylor and Georgia Taylor announce Sharon Denise born February 18 in Monroe at St Francis Hospital weighing six pounds six and a half ounces. Maternal grandparents Berry Johnson land and Georgia Taylor of Junction City. Also a note that 3/4 of land in the 48 contiguous states lies 10,000 feet or more above sea level in Colorado.

Don Toogland Ruston Monily Nme Thad Bean Angela Lorene L. W. Alpmens Shreveport Dy de Hoogland Billy W. Taylor Leviel Colorado

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