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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1959

Page

2

Elizabeth Hinton and William G. Lee Exchange Vows

Elizabeth Marie Minton and William Dierald Lee exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at Pleasant HM Baptist Church near Ruston. The Rev C W Aswell officiated as plans and attendance featured Miss Janice Armstrong and Miss Gayle Alexander. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home before Lee’s Navy post in Norfolk.

Elizabeth Hinton William G. Lee Elizabeth Marie Minton Dh. C. Minton William Dierald Lee Xton Carl Lee Ruston C. W. Aswell Pleasant HM Baptist Church Janice Armstrong Gayle Alexander Linda Lee John Lowery Lee

Cotton program plans and beef operation advice for farmers

The article outlines Plan A and Plan B cotton price guarantees via the Com munity Credit Corporation with parity-based terms and a March 15 deadline. It also advises beef producers to assess production costs, calf crop targets, and winter feeding to improve profitability, noting February is hard on livestock and suggesting extra protein to boost the current calf crop.

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Terryville Notes: Local Visits and Repairs

Mrs D O Stewart and family report a new bathroom installation damaged by a freeze causing busted pipes. Quilting by Mrs Gilbert Tood and others continues at Providence community. Families including Clockton, Stewart, Singleton, and Streeter share visits in Arcadia and Shreveport. An auto accident near Shreveport involved Douglas Stewart and child. all escaped serious injury. Quilters support Monroe orphanage. Mrs Grell Stewart visited Hood and Miss Viole Momlay.

Terryville D. O. Stewart Arcadio Carl Streeter Gilbert Tood Odell Stewart Qdle Singleton Jan Wallace Mollie Singleton Providence Raburn Cook Shreveport Odie Singleton Arcadia Miltan Henry Odie Single Jon Singleston Douglas Stewart Baby

Simsboro to Host First Junior High Tournament

Simsboro High School will sponsor its first Junior High Tournament on January 30–31, 1959 at the Simsboro High Gym. Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade brackets feature four, eight, and multiple teams with top contenders named. Play opens Friday at 1:00 p.m. with eight games, resumes Saturday at noon for nine more, and championship games set for 7th at 7 p.m 8th and 9th at 8 p.m.

Simsboro Simsboro High School Simsboro High Noty Erade Ruster Summerfield Jonesboro Bienville Ruston Lisbon Chatham Chaudrant Gibsland

World Prayer Day Service Planned by Church Women

The United Church Women of Ruston invite residents to World Day of Prayer on Friday February 18 at 3 30 p m in the Episcopal Church. Mrs J J Clasgow announced principal speaker G N Citheart will lead the observance assisted by women from six Ruston churches and many schools and groups in town.

United Church Women of Uf Ruston Ruston J. J. Clasgow G. N. Citheart Tedeem Glassaw Gisgaw Gilaspow Ghisuaw Miso Huh Frellsen Siaida Artie Stone Alps Marbucs Mos Dulina A. Bioore Abyss Gis Yoos Mier T Betstey

Bernice Community News Highlights Weekend Visits

Local social notes detail visits among Bernice families including Foreman Walsworth Caldwell and Pratt households. Multiple relatives from Jonesboro Ruston Owensboro and Winnfield travel, with weddings and baptisms noted. Centenary football banquet recognition for Baytown guest Harry E. Colvin's group marks 26 year reunion. Church choir officers elected and birth announced for Ocsar family. Rev Leon Marsalis delivers sermon at Harmony Chapel.

Bernice Metholdist Agnes Grafton Lorraine Walsworth Ervin Lynn Fpianist Donald Autrey Cienola. Caldwell J. C. Akin Guy McDonald Robel G. C. Sirks Lottie Green Ibase W. R. Lynn Freddy Marsh Carol Ann Mitcham Flo Martin Bobby Cries el [Dorado Lonnie Gray Bernice Freddie Coles Junctién’City Leon Marsalis Harmony Chapel Methodist Church

Ad Astra Club Meeting Hostess Mrs R A Riser

Mrs R A Riser hosted the Ad Astra Club monthly meeting on January 22 at her home due to the president's absence. The program included a club prayer, officer elections, and a social refreshment period with members listed as attendees and a closing prayer.

R. A. Riser Ad Astra Club RR. A. Rieser W. T. Simpson

Hill Farm Stockman on Internal Parasites Threat

A Southern farmer warns of the rising internal parasite problem in cattle due to better pastures and higher carrying capacity. The article outlines parasite life stages, treatment options like copper sulfate and phenythiazene, and management practices such as sanitation, pasture care, and removal of manure to reduce losses and keep herd health at a low infection level.

Review of Caddo land treaty study to aid Indian Claims

Dr. GW McGinty of Louisiana Tech, working with the Indian Claims Commission, will present his 125 page study on the 1835 Caddo session treaty at the North Louisiana Historical Society meeting in the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum building. The talk titled A Valuation of the Caddo Session Treaty of 1835, follows his prior appearance before the Commission and follows a career as a history professor and author of Louisiana history works.

GW. McGinty Louisiana Tech Indian Claims Commission North Louisiana Historical Society Louisiana

Parasite Control Advice for Livestock and Prevention

Farmers are urged to submit a fresh fecal sample to the County Agent for analysis at the Ruston Diagnostic Laboratory. The lab will advise parasite control measures tailored to the animal. Consult a local veterinarian for a prevention program. A small spend now can protect weight gain and milk yield, as parasites open the door to secondary diseases.

Ruston Diagnostic Laboratory

Unclear OCR Fragment Requests Historical Education Details

Fragmentary text references a person likely named with scholarly and teaching roles. Mentions a principal position at a Lenzburg Louisiana elementary school and an Inter received PhD in history from the University of lacking clarity. Presentation is incomplete and lacks identifiable dates or names.

sAmerica Lenzburg Inter University of Texas

Kris Features Guast Disc Jockeys In Dimes Drive

KrIS features Guast Disc Jockeys in the March of Dimes Drive at Hodge on January 4 at eight o'clock in the evening. Miss Margie Laverne Calhoun became the bride of Dewain Faith Caskey in Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. Local clubs sponsor one evening of the week with a $1 pledge to hear requests.

Kris Mias Margie Laverne Calhoun Dewain Faith Caskey Willie Jordan Hoge Leslie Caskey Dodson Jimmy Williams Walnut Ridge Hodge Kitus Glenda Piaio Lions Club Rotary Club Kiwanis VFW Krus Go March of Dimes

Twilight Garden Club Meets in Rainwater Home

Twilight Garden Club gathered at Mrs. H. L. Rainwater’s Robert Street home on January 22 at 7 p.m. Mrs. G. B. Hogg absent as president. vice president Mrs. LeRoy De Freese led. Seventeen members contributed to the civic fund. treasurer Mrs. John Morgan reported finances. A committee was formed to investigate prices for a record player and records for the Convalescent Home.

H. L. Rainwater Twilight Garden Club Robert Street Wy. H. Stewart G. B. Hogg LeRoy DeFreese Civic Fund John Morgan C. C. Willingham

Births and a Wedding Notices from Fort Worth and Ruston

Mr and Mrs Don Lee announce the birth of their first child a girl born January 1 at Harris Hospital Fort Worth weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces named Donna Gayle. Mrs Lee is Glenda Mathewes daughter of J Le Mathewos of Ruston. Maternal grandparents N W Lee of Hutto Arkansas. An eight pound three ounce girl born to Mr and Mrs Warren Barr at Monroe hospital January 19 first child named Terri Sue. Terri Sues grandparents Coy Poole of Grayson Louisiana and John M Barr of Ruston. Benny Mooney was best man. Mrs Jordan chose a navy Shantung dress for her daughter s wedding. After a short wedding trip the Caskeys reside in Winnfield.

Fair Digby Little Rock Nother I. H. Pratt Jonesboro Floyd Orren Earl Gaar Susan New Hebor Theresa Gaar Winnfield Sally David Gray Dubach Don Lee Younce Harris Hospital Fort Worth Texas Sheen Donna Gayle Lee Glenda [Mathewes J. ‘le Mathewos Ruston N. W. Lee Huttle, Arke Warren Barr Monroe Hospital Terri Sue Little Terri Coy Poole Grayson, la John M. Barr Benny Mooney Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Caskey

Brownie News Frolic at Trinity Church House

Brownie Troop No. 48 met at Trinity Methodist Church with Janice Williamson hosting. Mrs Holladay demonstrated making paper hats and Mrs Pers Kinsey read Brownie Scout Mystery. Autrey Lee Chumley served as scribe as fur fashion dominates 1958 trends with 40 percent of coats sold fur trimmed and rising.

Brownie Trinity Methodist ‘Church Janice Williamson Paris United States

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