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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

3

Local social notices and greetings from Altheimer area

A collection of oblique social notes from Altheimer and Risner Arkansas including birthdays, illnesses, hospital visits, funeral attendance, and neighbors visiting relatives. Mentions Lynda Richardson of AnthEnAL Brandpar t, Mrs Roy Guar of irs Simon, and families such as Odom, Colvin, Cotes, Graf fons, and Jarmon. Twenty nine schools participate in an upcoming basketball tournament.

Ile de Laotican Earl Elinie Indy Lynda . A. Richardson Anthenal Brandpart Roy Guar Irs Simon ‘Pearson Mary Kay Colvin Harry Napper Ww. N. Foland C. E. Ward Clayton Jarmon Bubach Elm. Jarmon

Simsboro Resident John Mitchell Dies at 70 in Monroe

John M. Mitchell of Calhoun, aged 70, died January 14 at Francis Hospital in Monroe. He was father to ten children, including Jack Mitchell of New York City and Howard Mitchell of Evansville, with Bernice Sanders as his first wife. Surviving relatives and extended family are listed. community notices mention local hospital stays, illnesses, and a Baptist church study course.

Simsboro Monroe Odessa Harris Vicksburg Lois Warris Ruby’ Edmonston H. L.cHenry Baptist Abs. F. E. Phillips L. MN. Davis

Edgewood Social Notes Promptly Recorded in Jan 21, 1960

Mrs A Z Laultigar visited Mr and Mrs John T Barinin of Parmerville Tuesday of just weeks. The brief item notes local social visits and connections in Edgewood for the week.

Edgewood A. Z. Laultigar John T. Barinin Parmerville

Engaged Couple Honored At Dinner Party

Miss Pat Chapman and Mr. Jimmy Love, whose January 29 wedding is planned, were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Burkhalter and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ioth on Dubach Street. The event featured camellia arrangements, tiered silver candelabra centerpieces, and crystal place-card settings for a list of attendees.

Pat Chapman Jimmy Love H. J. Burkhalter Thomas Ioth Dubach Street Ube Miss Chapman Love Eddie Morgan G. W. James, Jr Mary Helen Love Kenny Anderson Bill Stokes Bobby Hinton Annette Mitchell Tommy Richardson Raye Ellen Reese Jerry Dyson Ellaabett McLaurin Robert Mack Caruthers Martha Sue Pratt Ben Laney Burkhalter and Airs Falk Wats Shin

Mrs Allen Lowery Honored With Coffee at Simsboro

Mrs Carol Napper hosted a morning coffee at her Simsbery home on January 16 honoring Mrs Allen Lowery. Guests included numerous local women. The honoree and guests wore holiday decor and shared beverages, cookies, and candies as Mrs Lowery prepares to move with her husband and four sons to Columbia Kansas for her university work.

Carol Napper Simsbery Allen Lowery Lowery Glen Mwlen Thera Waldron Jiggs Russell Nelton Moethvin Gosdin L. M. Napper Barnett Houck Mary Madden Lula Daniel Bevis Mays Pay Cassell Virgie Madden

Simsboro Club Names L. H. Davis Outstanding Member

The Simsboro Homes Demonstration Club met January 15 for its regular meeting. Parish agent Mrs. Ona Blondin gave an talk on Family Council. A skit on Family Life was staged by several members. Mrs. L. U1. Davis was named outstanding club member for the past year. Refreshments followed for members including Maude Napper and Grady Lewis.

Simsboro Homes Demonstration Club Family Council Ona Blondin W. S Durrett Gracy Lewis Bruha Warner Giron Calahan L. U1 Davis H. Davis Maude Napper W. §. Durrett Bruno Warner D. R. Durrett B. ‘S Bunty Home Best A. B. Corbitt Grady Lewis Lena Thompson Dewey Madden Misa Giron Calahan

Clothing Construction Demonstration for Chil dren

Mrs F A Hinton hosts Clay H D Club at her home on January 12 with Miss Barbara Haynes presenting clothing construction for children. The meeting opened with New Year devotionals by Mrs Y L Westbrook and included songs, roll call with resolutions, and refreshments for members and guests.

Barbara Haynes Ales F. A. Hinton Y. L. Westbrook

Mrs. H. D. Darby Presents Program on Todays Living

Mrs H D Darby hosts January meeting of Woman's Department Club with Miss Puth Richardson of Louisiana Tech presenting a living table setting demonstration. Dignified decor, china, silver and crystal showcased in brown green orange motifs and a white damask theme. February plans feature a fashion show by Bess Cinolke at the country club on Feb 18.

H. D. Darby Puth Richardson Louisiana ‘Tech H. 2D. Darby Darby Cansapo CC. Alley Wo. Bereceva Mas Chadbours Arthur Stone Carl Russell Wes Charlies Gallatt Marg Iuffett Elizabeth Deethea Wells Hays Avon Wallace Wankaraser Joe Marshall Paul M. Davis Bess Cinolke Thompson

Parents Weekend at Kappa Sigma Fraternity

The Epsilon Gaming Chapter of Kappa Sigma hosted its first Parents Weekend on Saturday January 16 with open house at 1:30 pm, followed by a 2:30 pm mothers’ meeting and a father–son bowling outing. Mothers organized a Mothers Club with officers named Mrs B White and several others, while officers for the club included president Mrs B White and treasurer Mrs R K Caldwell, Monroe.

Epsilon Gaming Kappa Sigma White

Scout News Cub Den 1 Pack 46 meets at First Baptist Church

Cub Scout Den 1 of Pack 46 sponsored by Lions Club Ruston meets Tuesday afternoon January 12 at First Baptist Church. Benner Jack Biggs calls to order. Cub Scout Promise Pledge and America song. Dues attendance noted. new Den Chief Jimpire assists Claude Mender. Cubs present include Bill Wendy Steve Lemke Jay Tarver Favian eaples Draw Thigpen Paul Bryant John Moore. Den Mother Mrs Carroll Birgs and new chiefs Claude Ennershot Jim Rice. National Geographic notes a woman returning to work after childbirth while father rests.

Cub The Lions Club of Ruston First Baptist Church Benner Jack Biges Jimpire Den Claude Menderbot Jack Biggs Cubs Bill Wendy Steve Lemke Jay Tarver Favian Eaples Draw Thigpen Paul Bryant John Moore Carroll Birgs Uew Claude ©Ennershot Jim Rice

Safari for Souls Billy Graham Africa Tour Begins

Billy Graham launches a continent spanning Safari for Souls in Africa. He will preach in 16 cities across nine countries, starting in Liberia with a Thursday eve sermon at Antoinette Tubman Stadium. An American team led by Howard Jones coordinates weeklong preludes as Graham appeals to church leaders and national authorities.

Tom MrMahat Billy Tahim New York Billy Graham Africa Monrovia Iieria Howard Jones Graham Sahara Antoinette Tubman Liberia North Carolina Larry Love Pasiey Reedom Amseralia America Crusade William R. Tathert Nigeria J.T. Ayorinde Shoresias Ghana Tanganyilka Kenya Tin Tuanda-Urundi Ethiopia Afgica Mobhammedan East Communist Bloc Equatorial

Cooktown H B Club Holds Annual Covered Dish Luncheon

Cooktown Home Demonstration Club members met in the home of Mrs. L. Cook for their annual covered dish luncheon. President Mrs. Robert Wilde called to order. roll was read by secretary Mrs. L. Williamson. Announcements, a 70 fair prep committee, and a Family Counseling demonstration were shared by Mrs. Blondin. New members Mrs. R. O. Stinson and Mrs. Jimmy Turner joined. Jessie Neilson to host February meeting.

Cooktown 7. L. Cook Robert Wildé L. W. Williamson Ona Blondin B. J. Price Mia David Cupit Jimmy Turher Blondin Leon Manning Jessie , Neilson Firs Marie Cuplt Robert Wilder

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Shushore Baptist Church Windsor WW. EK. Nobles Ruston Hospital West Willis Alexander Ayes Poy Sumlin Trady Carol Shreveport Roger Lee Charles Wood Kennet, Burrete Simsbors Mor Sirs Simsboro Club L. H. Davis F.A. Hinton Clay H.D. Club Helen Frances Reid C. M. Reid Henderson Texas Helen Frances Patrick Henry Smith Louis Smith B. Y. Tinnin Woman's Department Club Dimin Battie Tusnes Vo Oc de- Freese Homer Smelley Mase Richardson East Pakistan West Pakistan Ken Bantam Wood Enouh Kappa Sigma Fraternity Scout News Northwest Amazonia National Geographic Society Safari Lave Falcon H. B. Club Health Insurance Institute Oflo Bermuda - Johnson Grad Alpha - Okla Revie Williams Pact Fiom Ford Ford Dealers Fda Louisiana
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