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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
6
Fragments describe a woman named Bailey with ties to Alabama and Louisiana, mentioning relatives Rose, Mrs Ker, Sami, Nan, and a deceased father. The text references a visit, a marriage in Louisiana, and a sister in another state, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Hallélrs Kerby and Bai Totes of Dathan Alabama welcome daughter Rose born Saturday February 20. Parents Fay Bailey and Ralph Seard of Louisiana are pleased. sister Lady and brothers Stan Kerry join in. Aunts and friends share news as Jackie visits Shreveport for a doctor checkup. Mrs A F stead travels to Rosston City to see niece Mrs Warren Millis who is ill with flu and pneumonia. others visit relatives in West Monroe and Monroe area.
Mr. and Mrs. Mutt Hood killed two hogs on Saturday bringing their yearly total to four. Mrs Pearl McCullin and Mrs Muck Hood aided quilting on Thursday afternoon. The Hood family hosted visitors from Arcadia and Shreveport. Mrs Milton Henry plans recovery after hospital return. Mrs C B Henry remains hospitalized in Shreveport.
The Tilly Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Lamar Colvin’s home with seven members present. President Mrs. B. G. McKee presided, minutes were read and adopted, and the demonstration on "Decision Making" was given by Mrs. Colvin. Refreshments were served. the hostess had been ill with influenza but was improving.
Messy OCR text records a series of social visits in the Shreveport region. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Clayton Janet, Mrs W N Bolara and family hosting visitors on Sunday, Ethel Tabor and daughters, and Dewey Smith reported recovering well after a test in Shreveport last week.
Mrs A Edmunds and family visited J M Harrisons in Greenwood, with a weekend stay shared by several relatives including Mr and Mrs J Harrison, Mrs Melvin Shows, and Mrs W Dektreese. Other visitors included Patricia Wilks, Katherine Skinner, Lelun Hall, and Mr and Mrs Jorbak Broughton holidaying in the area during Washington Birthday.
Mrs Singleton hosts visitors including Mollie Singleton and family from Oklahoma. Guests include Mr and Mrs Hand and child, Ollie Cobb family, TL Cobb and Gail of Dubach, Roger Cobb and others. Several relatives are mentioned visiting over the weekend. Flu illness noted in the community with wishes for speedy recovery.
Glenda Romerson reports Dubach HI Lites students attended a Louisiana Tech production of The Taming of the Shrew. The event followed English classes studying Shakespeare. a Baptist church ensemble performed at a local service. The junior team plans and basketball results noted.
Zilda Ann Daughtry celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at the nursery school hosted by Mrs. Dayton Doughty and Mrs. Blood Lewis. The column lists numerous weekend visits and family gatherings in nearby towns including Shreveport Monroe Springhill and Grasset Ark with many relatives attending or hosting events.
A fragmented note describes banquet mood influenced by shouldered carts and attendees, mentioning a festive feel despite cold snow. The text hints at a theme choice tied to the word Peanuse and a shared sense of happiness among participants, though wording is garbled.
A reader reports a busy time with family visits and quilting party workshops. Five quilts were completed as participants shared food and fellowship during a mother and daughter banquet for G.A. girls. Rev. Daughty spoke at the event held in Dubach, while illness touched Howard Revel and young Thomas today. John Younce, Charlie Royce, and Oscar Ledebman visited Monday afternoon as Mrs. Julia Bryant recovers after Christmas.
A poultry column urges growers to watch market trends and plan ahead. It notes drivers must keep eyes on the road and suggests tracking USDA forecasts for higher post mid spring egg prices. The extension service cites three factors helping poultrymen stay profitable despite low prior prices.
A fragmented local write up discusses poultry farming economics, market prices, and farmer outlooks. It references grain concentrates, smallholder poultry owners, and extension service reports, noting potential profitability yet lingering pessimism about town conditions and neighbor attitudes.
A short note of gratitude to friends for prayers and expressions of sympathy. The writer thanks apparently Miss Lillis and others for their kindness and blessings during a difficult time.
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