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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

7

S. B. Colvin 50th wedding anniversary observed

Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Colvin celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Vienna home. Son Emmett, calling from West Chester, Pa., sent greetings though unable to attend. About fifty guests and friends attended. refreshments were served and quilting activities resumed by the ladies, with visits from local neighbors.

B. Colvin W. C. Jimmy Colvin Vienna Emmett West Chester Tusk Beard

Rev Louis Layfield Visits Virteonds Sunday Afternoon

Rev Louis Layfield visited Virteonds in the community Sunday afternoon, engaging with local residents and discussing community concerns during the visit.

Louis Layfield

New Baby Daniel Duke Born in Mineral Springs

Mr and Mrs Thomas Wowie Howie announce the birth of son Daniel Duke on Sunday January 2 in Mineral Springs. Grandparents include Garland Duke and Alfred Franklin. Paternal and maternal relatives are listed, with community ties and family visitors noted.

Mineral Thomas Howards Daniel Duke Thomas Wowie Peemnis Asa Chaniel Duke Sunray Jan Garland Dukey Alfred Franklin Dia Callen Earnest Springs Aud Bil Howard Clara Gallman Effie Peay Walker

Local families gather for weekend visits and quilting

Mrs Garland Duke and Mrs William Franklin with other families spent Sunday with relatives. Clarence Griffin visited Gibs Jan and saw his father Jimny Culver. Bully Franklin’s family and Masside’s group joined in, while Martin and family in Winnsborn visited. Ladies met at Myrtis Franklin and J Duke to quilt. Community reports note several quaper ness events and Hadley Martin returning from South Carolina work.

Garland Duke Williem Franklin Kid Mes UH Culver Stindas Clarance Griffin Jimny Culver Mas Franklin Ated Masside Verndendsity Ate Devon Martin Winnsborn Ones Franklin Pep Charles Pinas Mencia Myrtis Franklin Duke Lucions Martin Hadley Martin South Carolina

Hays Station H D Club Holds January Meeting

The Hays Station Home Demonstration Club met January 12 at 1 50 p m in Mrs Bill Waldron s home with 13 members. Miss Mary Ann Neal was named standing club member for 1960, and demonstration by Ona Blondin on a basic costume with accessories featured Mrs George Carrell as model. Refreshments were served by the hostess to members and a visitor.

Hpys Station Tome BU Waldron George Careroll Givin Reir Mary Ann Neal Ona Blondin George Carrell Carroll Blondin Doud

First-Graders with Perfect Attendance in Simsboro Tales

In Simsboro High news, first graders Ronnie Bunton to Faith Jimmer son report no absences this semester. Classes discuss Dolittle, a new class president Roger Colvin, and civic aims. Seniors plan plays, and the band notes a recent tournament with a second place finish for the Tigers. Students across grades prepare performances and constitution study, while the sixth and seventh grades plan science and tests.

Ronnie Bunton Buddy Durrett Kay Harrison Brenda Howell Debbie Lawrence Kathy McCullin Jackie McGuire Linda Morris Rickey Russell Michael Thomas Rex Traylor Faith Jimmerson Doctor Dolittle Taylor Cote Pat Taylor Redding Anil Tigers Jonesboro Gasings Torun Wettini Benjy Pitrons Doneshara Despie Crawford Tivers Colbie

Kavanaugh Well Drilling Deepens Across Parishes

Report lists multiple drilling operations across Hacksing Clay Calhoun Monroe and Ouachita parishes with depths from about 7,946 to 12,250 feet. Notes gas discoveries and tests at several wells including Newton A Kavanaugh Boyd Estate Unit Calhoun and Laura Wille fields, plus activity by Barnwell Continentalian and Crescent Producing Co. in various locations.

Rienville Parish Bear Creel Grigsby Continental Can Co Nor Liberty Hill West Bryceland Field Calif. Co BR. W. Merritt Bryceland Jackson Parish Tarnwell Drilling Co Barnwell- Anders Chatham Barnwell Drilling Co Barnwell-Marlin Timber Co Barnwell Drilling Co. Inc Barnwell Continentalian Co Vernon Ark. la. Gas Co. Noe Newton A. Kavanaugh Clay Field Calhoun Field Ark. la. Gas Co Boyd Estate Calhoun Cartwright Jtett Drilling Co Tremont Lnr. Co Ouachita Parish Discovery-Chenieve Brake Paul ¥. McBride Jr Laura Wille Monroe Gulf of Corp Cheniere Creek Pan American Petroleum Corp Olin Mathieson Inc West Monro Moning Crescent Producing Co Fred W. Huene Feter Union Pari Ova Texas Andyenys Olin Monroe Fiell - la Gas Producing Co Noob Trivylor Morla Gas Co Parco Upen Faye

Leader Will Feature New Garden Column Leader Will Feature New Garden Column

The Teistan Leader invites readers to join Pe dow Wright, professor of horticulture at Louisiana Tech, for a weekly garden column. Dr Wright has taught ornamental horticulture and flower arranging, works with garden clubs, and will discuss topics with reader suggestions. Our first discussion covers winter Camel-Na.

Teistan Leader Foy Pe Dow Wright Louisiana Tech Cephian Louisian Dr. Wright Tenisinine Tech Fo5r Louisiana State University R. 7. Hanehey Wright North Touisiana Ruston Towwns Knof Television

Rescue Breathing Movie Shown To Clubsters

Representatives of the Tinea Parish Health Unit presented a film on rescue breathing to local clubsters. The discussion covered basic techniques, timings, and the importance of prompt aid in emergencies.

Tinea Llom Lee Ted Coe Tory Seaham Elo Reed Ghoeks

Resuscitation Steps for Infant and Child Breathing

The text outlines mouth to mouth rescue technique for adults and a specific method for infants and young children. It describes positioning the head, sealing the mouth and nose, blowing air, and timing breaths to about 20 per minute with chest rise as a key indicator.

Cassells Fills Salem Pulpit in MfR.56 Report

Rev. Cassells filled his regular appointment at Salem Methodist Church on Sunday with services in the morning and evening. Ann and Mrs. C F Sanders of Maine and Mrs. J Sanders of Michigan joined local visitors at several homes during the day. Mr and Mrs J A Davidson and other local couples called on friends in Barnett Springs and nearby.

Cassells Salem Bo Henry W. P. Cassels Salem Methodist Church Ann C.F. Sanders J. 7 Sanders Ma- Hah Plenty J. A. Davidson J. W. Carter Barnett Springs Johnnie Smith B. Henry

Alabama Church Talks Highlight Arcadia Visits

Coach Berry of Arcadia led two talks in Alabama sharing Sunday messages on How to Achieve Your Goal in Life. Superintendent Ralph Beard spoke to middle school students, while local families celebrated illness recovery and a newborn. A wedding at Alabama Church tied Miss Alice Ann Serby with Woodard, and community notices noted funerals, visits, and class fellowship remarks.

Coteh Terry Arcadia Alabama Hite Alabam Ralph Beard Meawin Holly A Sim Eldredge Duke Duke Barbara Holley Boyce Velma Holley Alice Ann i Serby Fimmet Woodard A. L. Price Preston Dale Harp Smackover Ark Mar Beard Chloe Murphy H. J. Woodard

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Club Meeting

Roy and Mrs J P Coasles were visiting guests of Mr and Mrs Milton Smale Sunday. Several Hall Sum anitt residents and relatives called on the Swint household last week. Demonstration Club met January 18 with 14 members and seven visitors. Mrs Blondin demonstrated Basic Dregs Around the Glnck. Mr Willis Daan Torrisin and two Ruston girls were among weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A F Harrison. Weekend visitors included Rayburn Cook and son from Shreveport and Mrs Howry Farley of Gibsland.

Mera FL Terriison Blondin A. FP. Harrison

Clay Autrey Preaches Farewell Sermon At Clay Church

Don Autrey of Louisiana Tech preached his last sermon at the Clay church this Sunday. He will graduate Tuesday night and then move to Dallas for further study. Also noted is Clay drilling after 10 391 feet and visitors Mr and Mrs R C Tillinghast of Memphis attending the graduation of their son David Tillinghast with Mr and Mrs F A Hinton hosting at their home.

Bel Galatas Don Autrey la. Tech Dallas R. C. Tillinghast Memphis Tenn J. H. Kendall David Tillinghast F. A. Hinton Hope

Light Docket Before City Judge Jones Tuesday

City Judge Tred Jones presided over three cases. Martin Flatioway was fined 50 and costs for theft under 200 dollars with 90 days jail suspended on good behavior and a restriction that he not operate a motor vehicle from January 23 to June 4, 1904. Clarence Pierce, for disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public, paid 15 and costs or 30 days in jail. Sanders Dante, noted as Negro, for disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public, fined 15 and costs or 90 days in jail.

Tred Jones Martin Flatioway Clarence Pierce Sanders Dante Costa Oll

Laties shop sign features son skins turned to new

Newt Trick FASTBOURNE England update of local life notes a furrier shop sign promising skins transformed to look like new plus community chatter. The column records forthcoming nuptials, graduation plans at La Tech, and various visits, with local residents and surrounds mentioned like Dickie Hinton, Ruth Kavan, Miss Cheatwood, Mr Drake, and Bart Waldrip among others.

Fastbourne England UPI

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