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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1959

Page

2

Quitman Notes Include Appointment And Local News

The mayor and town council welcome Mr. J. L. Quick to the staff, appointed by Gov. Long to fill the unexpired term of C. C. Nesbit who resigned. Friends offer sympathy for Mrs Jimmy Harvey of Route 1 Quitman. Eddied Waldrop and others aided to Winnfield due to Mrs Waldrip’s mother illness. James Pheist, in the Navy, home from Norfolk as guest of his mother and siblings. Deer season reopened in Jackson parish game venue with 18 deer reported on the first day.

Meyor J. L Quick Gov. Long C. C. Nesbit Friends of Mines Jimmy Harvey Route 1 Bgokson James ‘Pheist Tay Reeve Norfolk Mel Clara Stanley Jack Cooper

Greenwood Mias May DeFreese Visit News

Mrs Ray Kilgore and sons returned to Gainesville Texas Friday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Simmons and Mr and Mrs H L Kilgore and Mr and Mrs James Kilgore After two weeks with her parents Mrs Armor Edmonds and sons left Friday for Greggton Texas Mrs Harrison remains weak Mrs R N Harris visited her sister Effie Elkins Effkins bed bound Mr and Mrs Leland of Hodge Mr and Mrs Grady Tarrigan of Ruston visited Mr and Mrs Iva Hintison Mrs W J Simmons visited Ruston hospital nurse Defreese Monday

Ray Kilgore and Sons Gainesville Texas W. &. Sim ‘Mons H. L. Kilgore James Kilgore Ira Narvison Armor Edmonds and Sons Greggton Harrison R. N. Harris Effie Elkins Ekkins Leland Hodge Grady Tarrii Gan Ruston Iva Hintison W. J. Simmons J. Bi

Riser Mrs W W Edmondson and local births

A Ronald was born to Mr and Mrs Ben Jones of DoeRidder La. They welcome their son Mike. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Causey. Mrs Gen Water spent a week in Shreveport visiting her son Mr and Mrs James Water. Mr James Menerief returned to New Orleans to resume studies after holidays with his parents. Mrs Aitlin Rusbury and children visited with sister Mrs Frank Gilbert in Like Charles. Mr and Mrs John Young celebrate golden wedding anniversary with a gathering on the Jeaneshero highway.

A Ron Ben Jones DoeRidder Mike Mindterhal Grand Causey Gen. Water Shreveport James Water Janes Menerief New Orleans W. L. Menerief Aitlin Rusbury Charles Frank Gilbert Gilbert John Young Jian Jeaneshero

Brownie Scout Troop Elects Officers at Meeting

Brownie Scout Troop No 44 met at the Girl Scout House. Loretta Shady opened the meeting with officer elections. June Everist was named president, Becky Irby vice president, Rebekah Manbury secretary, Dame Sue DeMoss treasurer, Lynn Diritz scribe, with refreshments served by Laretin Shunlow.

Brownie Scout Girl Scout Bitneary Loretta Shady June Everist Pesident Becky Irby Vicw Rebekah Manbury Sue DeMoss Thaisur Hay Lynn Diretiz Scribe Heleshents Laretin Shunlow

House Painter Confesses To Plot To Kill For Money

A 42 year old house painter Sless James W ast brook of Pineville confessed to conspiracy to murder. Houston jail held for plot to kill husband for insurance. Mrs Mackdell Berger and the couple were arrested after a five day Texas Rangers Galveston Police and Harris and Brazoria deputies investigation. A hurried trip to Alexandria related to the case aided the probe.

Moulton Texas Carl Houlston James W. Astbrook Pineville Houston Maucdell Berger Texas Rangers Cialveston Police Harris Brazoria

Local Family News and Social Visits Across Parishes

Simsboro residents join relatives in Baton Rouge and Monroe. Guests from Monegor, Urania, St. Louis, New Orleans and Shreveport visit the Madden and Phillips households. A new granddaughter Elena Renee born December 20 in Shreveport to Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson. The Flame Demonstration Club meets with ten members and a film on proper fabric cutting is shown.

M-Set J. c. Aycock jAyesekimi Sumtin Baton Rouge Houston R. J.camnebpa Cherry New Orleans Jenoline Phillips Shreveport E. Phillins J. S. Hoimman Monroe Edward Mason Bailey von Bailey Carthage Tex Grady Lewis Club Unifort Hlondin L. M. Napper G. J, Maiden Mary Mullin Bruno Warner H. Best

Willy Cadet at West Port Course Named

A young cadet named Niberthy Lee Eliss uf W329 completed a sixteen year course at West Port saidlut Ineueping a site dercril. The report notes the cadet’s involvement in the foursyens program and lists no further details on dates or organizers.

Niberthy Lee Eliss Willy West Port

Queens for the March of Dimes Ball Candidates

A Ruston High School page lists several candidates for queen of the March of Dimes Ball. Juno McKneedy, Nancy Byrd, Laty Darby, Antionette Riser, Carol Burkhalter, Cherry Pratt, and Scotty Weathersby are named with sponsors and school activities. Escorts are noted for each pair in this community report.

June McKneedy Ey, L. McKneely Aris Clb Ruston High School Snd Wayne Mond Tity Lou Darby Reston H. 1D. Darby PRLA Howald Cakkwell Carol Burkhalter H. D. Nurkhaler Ruston Gardert Club Tven-Old Wallace Martin Iss Cherry Pratt Vane Pratt Culture Guild Ah Mareh Dies Mail Ruston High Scheol Junion Scotty Weathersby Mlizaretilemagns Morette Emmons Ruston B&pw Club Allen Guthrie

Expanded:stat is Recommended For La Budget Office

The Public Affairs Council PAR in Baton Rouge recommends expanding the Budget Office staff to improve budgeting and analysis. They praise recent improvements while urging separation of accounting from budget review and proposing a statewide budget supervision, enhanced forecasting, and early agency budget requests to support Legislative decisions.

Baton Rouge IUPI Earl Long Legislative Budget Committee Sonvon Council PAR Louisa Pat Budget Office Comenting Elevicn Ain Bilger

How to start a profitable egg business with chicks

The piece urges quick chick procurement to maximize spring pullet production and egg profits. It warns delaying chicks raises costs and lowers dozen prices, urging careful budgeting, feed management, and record keeping to ensure future profitability in the egg industry.

Impounded funds shield exiled Batista supporter

Washington reports the US government has impounded funds linked to a supporter of former Batista ally. The action targets assets tied to figures within the exiled regime. The seizure underscores ongoing US enforcement against individuals connected to Batista-era leadership.

U. 5 Batista Washington CORTS West Phi Cabat Meniclent Guha

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