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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
8
Part of the Wo Weir family ate noon dinner at their old home place on Saturday after Christmas. It had been years since any lived there. The place is run down yet they gathered for a meal, the first time together since their mother passed away.
The record notes visits to the homes of Mr. and Mrs RAV Yoo and Mr. and Mrs. a2oaty Sundsy, with guests including Treaton and Mrs. Carlys Shey Sulphur. Also mentioned are visits to the residence of Vb. and Mrs. CL 8. Henry Piade.
Court of Honor ceremony in Bernice set for Thursday at the school auditorium. Several boys to receive merit awards and Freddy Marsh to be presented with the Dagle award. parents encouraged to attend the community project event.
The Bernice Parent-Teachers Association chapter will hold its monthly meeting Monday night January 18 at 7 pm in the school auditorium. Citizenship is the topic with a speaker from Monroe, Alabama. Parents are urged to attend.
Weat Hico extends wishes for Prentiss Burmore to recover quickly after sustaining brain injuries in a holiday motorcycle crash. The article mentions ongoing effects and surrounding efforts, with notes on school stress as mid term tests approach next week.
Tuesday night reports say the girls fell to Alethavety in a hard fought game while the boys' contest thrilled spectators Borland Kayants starred with a final three seconds shot breaking a tie. Seniors thank donors for Christmas card fund aiding their trip as parish guidance councilor Mrs Russell of fers guidance for the seniors in choosing curricula including forestry and music.
Visiting relatives from Rifle Colorado and Texas filled a week with family gatherings. Dr Steve Carrington and wife and sons joined Mr and Mrs Mitchell of Maplewood and others from Ly Tech Ruston Opelousas Shreveport Bossier City and Longview planning reunions and shared meals. Mrs Mary Jo Williams of Longview was visiting her sister in the Holt home.
Mrs John Franklin returned home Saturday from Tusten hospital after a week’s stay and is doing nicely. Numerous relatives and friends from Ruston Winnsboro Morneo Gibsland and nearby towns visited or shared meals with the Franklin family during the weekend including Velma Napper and many others.
Texas visitors James Delony and family from Marshall joined local hosts through Sunday. Other guests included Merrill Jarrell from Ruston and Gene Saint visiting from Mississippi. Numerous relatives and friends from Monroe to Shreveport stopped by for dinners, church, and weekend visits at the Delony home and nearby households.
Sunday afternoon visit noted as WW Ricks and Mrs Chae Rie Ricks called on Mr and Mrs Las Wilson at New Hope. A shorthand stenographer was present for the writing effort.
Mrs Cooper and family visits in Hico after Howard Cooper spent weeks in the community with his daughter Mrs Kenny Parrett, Jim Ferguson, Ronny Beckham, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Meeker Loyd, and others joining at various visits. Shreveport and Minden visitors joined Jo Tubbs and family, with Patsy Tubbs and Betty Doss hosting weekend gatherings.
Mrs. C H Thurmon notes locally ill residents including Airs Frasier Spencer Frasier Lurie Nolen 4 Beck CoH Thurmen Bud Martin Henry's Clinics Norris. Many are improving with hopeful outlook as visitors stopped by Luke and Mrs Jrusier last Wednesday.
Mrs Avate Peaster narrates a hopeful pledge for a peaceful future as Louisianas gubernatorial slate is discussed. The piece notes Davis for governor, calls on the public to back him with prayers, and mentions Monday dinner guests at a local home.
The Pablowskiy HLC met last Monday for its regular meeting with an engaging demonstration by Mrs. londin ron. A skit on family life was presented by Mrs. Rugend Colvin and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Nol and Beatie Davis. The club discusses church and community projects including hospital support and kit chen improvements. Mary Ann Ballou recently left Fellowship duties and moved to Ashland to be cared for.
Thursday gathering in Bastrop and nearby Texas communities drew Mr and Mrs Betton Davis along with several Davis relatives and friends visiting throughout the afternoon. A family wedding for Kathryn Broward and Derrick Phayi took place at the Nereman Brown home, marking a notable event in the community.
Mrs Ralph Beard was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Calvin Simpson at her highway 8 home. Two ladies attended. Mrs Beard received many nieces and pretty gifts. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs John Cady. Mrs Dee Perek and Mr and Mrs Lav Sedgepeth also visited.
Fragmented OCR note mentions church events and Psalm themes with names like Estille Wi and Haipherd. references to goodness and faith tones amid unclear lines about services or gatherings over weeks. Readable elements point to a church community update or devotional snippet from a 1946 era piece.
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