Golden Wedding Sunday for Mr and Mrs Nicklas
Mr and Mrs W L Nicklas of Lille celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with open house on Sunday. The event drew relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Lee Holdman and family from Natchitoches, Mr Fred Laurence and son from Warren Arkansas, and Mrs W N Poland and Mrs Jeanie Rhodes. Nearby residents and visitors shared in the celebration and later visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Nicklas
Lille
Lee Holdman
Natchitoches
Mra
Holdman
Fred Laurence
Warren, Ark
Wion
Poland
Jeanie Rhodes
Charles Kelly
Barksdale
Pete
Mississippi
Graydon Colvin
Mike
Delton Doss
Reynolds
Highway 167
Card of thanks for Ivey Atkins family
We thank friends and neighbors for flowers food and sympathy during our father's illness and death. Special thanks to Bro Gray the pianist and choir of New Prospect Baptist Church. May God bless each of you Buell Atkins J W Atkins Mrs J D Skinner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey Atkins
Bro. Gray
New Prospect Baptist Church
Dinner Guests and Visitations Across Families
Of Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. M. Q. Boatright and family of Dorado were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Odom and daughters. Mrs. Attie Boatright of Spearsville is visiting in the Odom home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ellen Doss and family visited Mrs. W. N. Poland Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
M. Q. Boatright
Dorado
J. D. Odom
Attie Boatright
Spearsville
Odom
Ellen Doss
W. N. Poland
Culbertson Hog Killing Weather Noted On Monday Morning
Monday morning brought fine weather for hog killing in Culbertson. Sunshine followed a spell of bad weather last week as Norma Frasier visited daughter Mrs Henry Glass near Douglas. J C Calvin traveled to Shreveport last Sunday for a checkup at Memorial Hospital and possible further treatment. Mrs Bud Martin and Mrs Norma Frasier aided Mrs Grady Duke of Mineral Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Frasier
Henry Glass
Douglas
J.C. Calvin
Shreveport
Memorial Hospital
Bud Martin
Grady Duke
Mineral Springs
Becket Family Visits Highlight Week in News From Katz
Mr and Mrs J S Beck hosted a grandson from Alexandria son of Mr and Mrs Joh Patterson who stayed the week Mr Beck accompanied by kin visited as well Reland Austin and children of El Dorado dined with Neita and her parents J Beck Lane Martin and baby from Ruston joined Sunday supper with Lane and Bud Martin in their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Beck
Alexandria
Joh Patterson
Beck
Reland Austin
el Dorado
Neita
Lane Martin
Ruston
Lane
Bud Martin
Greenwood J. B. Andrews Recuperating From Pneumonia
Mr. J. B. Andrews was admitted to a sanitarium in Shreveport last week after a bout with pneumonia. He had been unwell for weeks and is hoped to recover soon. Community notices extend sympathy to the families of the late J. Tom McCullen, Gordon McCullen, Tom Brazzel, and G. Brazzeal. Rev. Louis Layfield and Mrs. Layfield visited, as did Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Celvin with daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Andrews
Shreveport
Louis Layfield
H. C. Skinner
W. C. Celvin
Vienna
B. Celvin
Jim Harris
R. N. Harris
J. Tom McCullen
Gordon McCullen
Tom Brazzel
G. Brazzeal
HICO Laddie Farrow On Sick List
Community mourns Mr. Tom Rives death and extends sympathy to the Brazzel and Farley families. Laddie Farrow is listed as sick and hoped for a speedy recovery as local residents share visits and well wishes. Other notable mentions include Mr and Mrs W Barnette hosting guests from Lake Charles and Monroe relatives visiting with the Cragar family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rives
Bill Brazzel
Laddie Farrow
Thomas Farley
Kxalth
Lake Charles
Co. W. Barnette
Emerson Cragar
Monroe
Farley Wedding Brings Relatives to Vienna Mississippi
Mrs. Margaret Farley wed Don Rass of West Monroe in a temPre ceremony at seven. Relatives from Shreveport Ruston and east Louisiana attended the wedding at the First Baptist Church with a reception in the banquet room. Family visits followed including Mrs. Bobby Turner helping with the bride and a stork shower for the couple at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Durden
Winnshor
Ix. E. Ball
Nannie Watts
Man Parker
Ira Baoxter
Baxter
Tullulah
Dan O'Neal
Ruston
W. Ja. Ball
Sibley
Ball
Margaret Farley
Don Rass
West Monroe
Teme Pre
Shirley
Clyde Donaldson
Billy Tullos
Epps
Miss Parley
Bobby Turner
Athens
Roy Delany
Augusta
Basic Dress Around Clock Discussed By Demonstration Club
Lincoln Parish Home Demonstration council planned a demonstration and lecture on the Basic Dress Around the Clock. Mrs Ona Blondin led the session at the Burnessville club, showing how a single dress, with accessories, can cover a full day from morning to evening to reflect personality and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgessville
A. I. Baxter
Home Demonstration Council
Lincoln Parish
Ona Blondin
Blondin
Graves
H. W. Aulds
F. W. Duggan
H.W. Futrell
R. G. Holloway
J B. Marlin
J. A. Rinehart
A. A. Wright
4. T Boxter
Hays Station Mrs Lewis Visits Ringgold Sister
Mrs Lewis and son Arnald visited her sister Mrs Smith in Ringgold with two of her sisters Addie Kirham and Mrs Poland. Travis Hays of Houston visited his brother E Hays Sr. New Orleans and Baton Rouge guests joined local families for New Year. Also notes illness of Mrs Jessie Waldron and visits by Murphy and Wallace Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wats
Lynn Lewis
Arnald
Lewis
Joe Nezat
C. T. Watts
Tommy
Marilyn
Baton Rouge
F. R. Hays Sr
Thomas Wilson Hays
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and News
Mrs W R Stewart and Johnny Bridges of Ruston visited her parents in Brouchton. Janet Madlock spent time with her grandparents. Johnny Ray Cruse welcomed a baby girl Allyson Fry. A WMLA meeting discussed a secret pal drawing and upcoming attendance. Several families traveled to Hope Arkansas for a reunion, and others attended a basketball game and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stewart
Johnny Bridges
Ruston
Carlton
Brouchton
Johnny Ray Cruse
Allyson Fry
Fire Destroys 69 Acres In This Parish
Two fires in Tinecin parish ripped through sixty nine acres of forest lands during the past week. Fire crews battled flames west of Simshara Joothber as conditions worsened. Authorities warn of continued danger and urge precautions for landowners and travelers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinecin
Ieres
Hiraad
Simshara
Writers Club Opens With McGinty Talk Thursday
The Ruston Writers' Club begins its 1941 season with Dr. G. W. McGinty presenting a talk at City Hall at 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 12. He will recount lectures from the West and Mexico, share a former student meeting, and preview a story “The Jex-Shrent.” The program also includes a roundup of Louisiana events in 1960 submitted for Americana Encyclopedia and Collier's Annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Louisifina
Americana Encyclopedia
Collier's Annual
McGinty
Britannia
Roses To Ruston Garden Club Meeting Discusses Old-Fashioned Roses
Members of the Ruston Garden Club met January 4 at the home of Mrs. Paul Davis with co-hostesses Mrs. W. H. Wardlaw and Mrs. Roy Cook. Mrs. G. W. McGinty gave an informative talk on Old-Fashioned Roses, emphasizing beauty and foliage for year‑round appeal and describing care and arrangement tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McGinty
Ruston Garden Club
Paul Davis
W. HL. Wardlaw
Roy Cook
J. J. Townsend
Rustam
Weber
Ali
Tad Aliabe Nes
Co. G. Lathner
Tf. F Lewis
J Mashaw
GW McGinty
J. 13
Milam
Fthel Moore
Terbert Neely
Dirt EF. O'Neal
BR. H. Rainwater
R. L. Srerera
Tt C Sinclair
H. Tilot
Teter
Roy Wadeyor
Woo W. Wy Vine
Ts van
Marshall Breta
Woo Sly
Woo Legwis
Anv Stra
AO Wricht
Births and club notices from Ruston period page
A birth at Ruston Hospital on January 3 welcomed a daughter named Louann born to Mr. and Mrs. Wyft. A sister Jan waits at home. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wilson and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ross Howard, all of Ruston. The Ruston Writers Club year program plans were set by Dr. Fred Beckett as program chairman with multiple members listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Wyft
Anna
Ot Chattet
Ruston Hospital
Lille
Louann
Jan
W. E. Wilson
Ross Howard
Ruston
Ruston Writers’ Club
Fred Beckett
Preston
Emmety Pitan
Tradtaerr
Pataananstionie
Howe
Hrostiver Cepylor
Dulais
Simebes
Mpsan
Mes
Vitam
Boogs Mir Heck
Vinins
December Fire Destroys 17 Parish Acres
A December fire across 17 parish acres caused major damage to fields and structures. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night, with investigators examining causes and the extent of losses for local landowners and parishes.
Beef Radar for Cattle Fat Measurement Adopted
State College scientists unveil a high frequency device that examines metals to measure meat and fat in live steers. The instrument, dubbed beef radar, provides an exact index of fat and could aid cattlemen in selecting breeding stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Say Hoveewises
New York
State Cotlege Cleure of
Caenedl
Stouffer
Fragmented Ruston Ledger Notes on Local Trials and Livestock
Fragmentary OCR of a Ruston page describes local figures, events, and livestock shows with scattered names and places. The text references Adams, Emmety, and Bodmers in a cluttered scene of voting, social events, and measurements of cattle fatness and carcass details.
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Nicklas
A. J. Lauticar
Buell Atkins
J. W. Atkins
Mrs. J. D. Skinner
Man
Morris Dinwiddie
Robert St
Ruston, la
Culbertson
C. H. Thurmon
Messissippi Certified
Aris A
BOX Ae
Glarksdale, Mississippe
Rene Tacére
Greenwood J. B. Andrews
By May Defreese
Hicoladdie Farrow
Federal Savings & Loans Insurance Corp
United States
Ruston Building & Co Loan Association
Louisiana
Farly
Jessie Waldron Jis
Murphy
Ft. Worth
Texas
Joe Null
Wallace Harrison
Joe Nez
Anna Harkins
Burma McGee
Janet Madlock
A. B. Odont
B. M. Kays
Mrs. B. MM. Kay
Titlon Rouge
W.mla
Clyde Barnette
Dades
Mere
Sammie Stewart
Wilma Gale
Reggie Stewart
Wade Markings
Hope
Ark Stindiy
Shoaworts
Bill
Wade Harkins
Mua
Wong Stewart
Mary Preswotll
Beaches
James Doss
Wwe
Ruston Lender
Sbesan Berden
Cots Tva Adams Sae
Metiert
Dy Adams
Hellen Pool Og
Orth Mobs
Pontiac
City of Turnpike
Chevrolet
Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
Georgia Ave
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