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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1962

Page

2

June McKneely and John D Morgan Repeat Vows in Church

June McKneely and John D Morgan renewed their vows at Trinity Methodist Church in a quiet ceremony at six o'clock on a Saturday evening in June. The bride wore an imperial satin gown with lace and a French illusion veil, bouquet of white orchids. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hlapidge Leighton McKneely of Ruston. The groom is son of the Reverend and Mrs. John B. Morgan of Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Morgan of the Memorial United Brethren Church in Kansas City. A reception followed in the church pavilion with family and out of town guests from Shreveport, Lisbon, Baton Rouge, Mineola, Jennings, Rayville, and other areas. The couple plans a wedding trip to Hot Springs.

Trinity Methodise Jinse Meisnecky John Devald Morgan Hlapidge Leighton McKnedy Ruston John B. Morgan Kansas City Missouri Morgan Frange Heal United Brethren Church Kay Norris Rustonate Pau Jones Shreveport Ruth Morgan Croom Miles Ballon Brooks Mckneely Trinity John G. Morgan Davis Wall Nevis Rebecca Mc Kneely Paula Jones Paul Jones Wayne Jones At Whomias Mir George Sins Gloria Sims Mors Rawson Burnette Jimmay Allen Judy Stewart Lisbon Brooks AL. Tatton Baton Rouge Fred A. McKneely Connie McKneely Frock Ateineely Mineola Texas J. W. Shaytaker J. W. Shoemaker Jennings Kim McNeilly Sharon McNeilly John QC. Hudson Rayville Bo McMahon WJ. Colvin Griffen Allen H. G. Allen Corpus Christi Carroll Bennett Natchitoches Darry McKeithan Cullen Ruby Howell J. P. Voss Louella Cruse Tommy Cruse Dallas T. J. Campbell Glacdys Creatton Linda Lafitte Johnnie Hagblad LaVaga Hagblad Jap Colvin O. J. Prather Morgan City Mya D. A

Local social notes and gatherings in Mineral Springs district

The community pages list Tuesday dinner guests Mrs Tichard Franklin and Syl via, the Rocky Springs Home Demonstration club meeting on June 27 with demos on linen care, and cake and punch served. Numerous visits span from Ruston to Farmerville with relatives in Winnsboro and Goldsmith. A newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bryan is welcomed July 1 in Bersinve clinic, with grandparents named Moro, Mas, and Wayne Liner.

Tichard Franklin Sylvia Garland Duke Rocky Springs D. P. Duke Blonetin Bobby Bryan Bers Nive Moro Mas Wayne Liner Ruston Amd Airs Lester Bryan Greenville Dickens Rayville Jessie Dickens Pew Walker Wilma Dean Alfred Franklin Hugh Edward Jackson Ft. Worth Texas Rudolph Reeves Bully Franklin Walter Franklin Leonard Martin Winnsboro Hugh Slaets Goldsmith Slack Renae, Dewey Danny Howard Tucs Iy Barlow Futrell J. W. Duke J. P. Duke Bufus Logan Sam Kelley Denver Cola Jim Duke Carolyn Joyce Dumas Farmerville G.A Mrs. Rugan Monro Hen

Tatum Of Dubach Selected To Attend National FHA Meet

Miss Danna Gail Tatum daughter of Mr and Mrs AL Motuny of Dubach has been chosen as one of thirty seven Louisiana youth delegates to the Future Homemakers of America National Meeting in Salt Lake City Utah July 9 12. A three year home economics student and president of the Dubach FHA Chapter she is taught by Miss Maurine Herdgepethew.

Qo Hhg Tatum Dubach Danna Gail Tatum AL Mo Tatunym Louisiana Future Homemakers of America Neta Salt Lake City Utah Tatum Dubach High School FHA Maurine Herdgepethew Lee

Clay By Mrs VF A Hinton Werthescay This Week

Reverend Tillman Brown from West Monroe preached at Clay Church Sunday morning as part of a revival. Rev Gakius spoke at Brown's church in West Monroe. Visitors included Mr and Mrs F A Hinton and others from LaGrange and Austin. Jean Clinton of Farmerville visited her grandmother Mrs J B Wendall while swimming in Ruston. Mr and Mrs H P Clinton attended a State Convention at Let Herier’s Meeting in Natebita.

VF. A. Hinton Werthescay Independence Tillman Brown West Monrent Clay Church Gakius Brown West Monroe F. A. Hinten Ales Mindtye LaGrone Austin Texas Y. Patton A. Thompson Cimden Arkansas Jean Clinton Farmecville Ars. J Wendall Ruston Mer Hi. P. Clinton Let- Her @arvier Natebita

Persistent cough signals possible chronic illness warning

The text describes frequent coughing in various people and suggests it may indicate a cold or a more serious condition. It references symptoms like coughing up phlegm, chest tightness, and notes that persistent coughing can be a sign of bronchitis or more serious diseases.

Chinch bugs and Screwworms in Lincoln Parish report

Extension notes describe chinch bug infestations in Ruston and advise chemical controls including Nisustan and Disyston, plus Ethion options and lawn application methods. A fungicide was effective against brown patch, and a $260 fund total supports the Screwworm Eradication Program with state and local donations noted.

Fellowship Note With Names From New Orleans To Shreveport

Miss Marlo Davis of New Orleans visits Mrs Dora and Tom Pat Roberson spending the weekend with them. Sunday in Shreveport she and Tom P. visit Mrs and Mrs M O Roberson. Saturday guests include Mrs Glen Colvin and Marynell from Benton, Tan Po Robersoty and Mario Davis. Sunday dinner hosts Mrs Betta Jarmon with Mr and Mrs James Hewith and Shirley from Baskin. Mr and Mrs John T. Davis travel Monday to funeral of Jobin's grandmother, Marsime Morris of Mobile Alabama.

Marlo Davis New Orleans Dora Ton Pat Roberson Tom P Shreveport M. OR. Roberson R. EB Childred Mrr Aubrey Jarmon Ruth John T. Davis Manilay Jobin Marsime Mu Morris Mobile Alabama Oto

Parish Health Unit reports help to crippled children

Lincoln Parish health unit reports 76 boys and girls received medical services through the Louisiana State Board of Health crippled children program in 1961. Of 23,786 known crippled children in the state, 8,719 were seen last year. Clinics in Monroe and district offices in Alexandra, Amite, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and New Orleans serve Caldwell, Concordia, Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll parishes.

Lincoln Parish Louisiana State Board of Health June Moore Parish Louisiana Crippled Children Alexandra Amite Baton Rouge Lafayetta Lake Charles Monroe New Orleans Shreveport Moore Caldwell Concordia 1St Carroll Franklin Jackson Lincoln Madison Morehouse Ouachita Richland Tensas Union West Carroll Odie L. Gossett Carolyne Hipolite Amions Alenberg Faheam Cannon Frank X. Cline Ernest R. Hartmin Roy H. Ledbetter Jire R. J. Talbot Eugene F. Worthen Robert W. Sharp Carolyn Rose Strauss Redebilitation Center Cerebral Palsy School Lincoln Parish Health Unit Oln

Largest 4-H alumni group world wide highlighted

Former 4 H Club members near 23 million comprise the world's largest alumni of any youth organization. By 1970 non farm youth will predominate as 4 H expands beyond rural roots. The National 4 H Alumni Recognition program honors distinguished former members, with state and county awards and a Chicago national conference.

Worl 4-H Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation Chemicals Division Agricultural Live Rock Arkincooperation Service National Service Committee Adunaab Key Honermmcker Canstraat Seeveral Coury Extension Office Staardards Sellor Merlin Chicago Chih Ohi Mathiesen Gegel Acia BOQ Aris State Diends

Twenty June Marriage Licenses Issued in Parish Clerk Records

June saw twenty marriage licenses issued by the Parish Clerk of Carts Office. Transactions list brides and grooms including Renee Atkinson and Olin Singleton of Dubach. Mary Colvin and Samuel Burgess of Bernice. Mildred Barmore Kilpatrick and William Cog of Ruston. Emogene Parnell and James White of Choudrant. Joyce Brazzell and Vernon Wley of Dubach. and others to Arcadia, Ruston, Simsboro, and Grambling, with multiple hometown pairings and one listing to Los Angeles.

White Renee Atkinson Dubach Olin Lavelle Singleton Mary Kay Colvin Bernice Samuel Burgess White Dro Ruste Mildred Sue Barmore Kilpatrick Ruston William Dale Cog Emogene Parnell Choudrant James Randall White Joyce Mae Brazzell Vernon Ray Wley Mary Cotlings Shreveport Cornelious Dunn Betty Jean Bolds Harold Alton Snowden Frnice Ruth McCarter Charles ‘Turner Simsboro Clara Mae Bowle Crumbling Willie Clark Arcadia Bobbie Joe Mitchell Charles Miller Clarice Wilkins Frank Murray Glasper Gennel Merce Cockerham Cleo Allen Ruby Nel Wilson James Lee Richard Mary Katherine Davis Gramboling Joseph Cleo Hall Opelous HS Louisa Burks Purvis Harris Los Angeles Calif Gladys Virginia Nelson West Monroe Moses Charles Tarmilton Peguy Goodjohn Calvin Cullens, Jr Ernestine Tarbor Charles Adgar Franklin

Weekend Visitors and Visits in Dubach Area

A stream of weekend guests and local visits fills the Dubach area. Names include Mrs. A Bull and Mrs. James Grafton of El Dorado hosting relatives, plus travelers from New Orleans and Shreveport visiting family and friends across nearby towns.

James Grafton el Dorado, Ark Mrs Jack Hunt

Mrs Sumrall Named Director of Methodist Youth Work

Mrs Barney J Sumrall appointed director of Children's work for Methodist district churches. She will assist the district superintendent in Christian education for children and train teachers in the district seminary and church school programs. Mrs Sumrall active in Cun ce Church and Vacation Church School activities.

B. J. Sumrall Methodist Youth Work Lunar Douglas Jostein Rustan Dis- Wiet Barney J. Sumaall Suman Jajsttiet Christian Beueauon

Abandoned Wells Mark West Oil Fields In Louisiana

A long OCR list details wells across parish fields including Chatham Downsville Monroe and Ora. It lists operators such as Shell Humble California Chevron and Amoco with locations, drilling depths, tests and statuses like abandoned as dry and active tests. Key entries reference Wildcat and Tremont fields and multiple No. 1 wells with depths from about 2,150 to 11,718 feet across Lincoln, Chatham, Downsville and Union parishes.

Jackson’ Parish Wildcat Marshall BR Young Drilling Company Olin Et al Skr Hoorls Mill Chatham Field Shell Oi Company Tremont Hodge Field Klein & Caruthers Lee & Collins Nis-Ibn-Bw Discovery Lincoln Parish Wildcat Sunray DX Oil Company Robert J. O’neal Sibley Choudrant Field California Company Clyde Emory, Jr Hico-Knowles California Spencer Walker Et al Ruston Field Feazel Interests Et al W. C. Simonton Et al West Simshoro Fields J. C. Irahan Drilling Contractor, Inc Wireless Drilling Company Eva Muni Tremont Field D. &. O'Neal Et al Southwest Gas Producing Company, Inc J. T. Wyles Terryville Field Franks-Gilster Et United Carbon Company J. M. McGuire Joe G Strahan Jones D. J Simmons Company Louisiana Union-Cole HW. M. McGuire Union Parish Downsville Field Chesley Pruet Driling Company Skains Downsville South Downsville Shell Oil Company No Joe Ellis Niu Nii Ora Field George Saulsbury Jd. N. Campion NI SW Monroe Field Lankford

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Meets in Ruston at Courthouse

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in special session June 19, 1962 at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse Ruston with members present led by President John A Mitchell and including M Mathewes J W Cook J T Richardson M A Woodard W R Sumlin W B Walker and others Absent none Representatives from Lincoln General Hospital attended to present a statistical report on the first month of operation and to discuss operating policies and needs including additional patient rooms and a visitors area The Parish Manager was instructed to seek cost estimates for expansion and to consult whether Hill Burton Funds might support the addition There being no further business the meeting adjourned John A Mitchell President Lincoln Parish Police Jury C Reagan Sutton Secretary Lincoln Parish Police Jury dated July 9

Ruston Louisiana Lincoln Parish John A. Mitchell M. Mathewes J. W. Cook J.T. Richardson M. A. Woodard W.R. Sumlin W. B. Walker BR. Maloe LL. C. Brazzet J. BF. Delony W. BR. Walker J. C. Ritchie Mer. Hoseard Wright Wof Lincoln General Hospital Tae Palio Jury C. Reagan Sutton Palive Jury

Parish Democratic Committee Selects Poll Commissioners

The Lincoln Parish Democratic Executive Committee held Saturday morning June 30 selecting 110 voting commissioners for the coming election. Commissioners chosen from qualified voters across precincts will oversee the July 28 election ensuring polls open and close on time and the process is properly conducted.

Lincoln Partal Democratic Executive Committee

AdpertRers 1 GM 4 Groot lest location

In a terse OCR fragment the document references a 2,400 foot test site or lease in section 14 township 21 north range 26 west, indicating a property or project listing. It mentions Monroe, possibly a location, and a corporate or organizational identifier. The readable text is incomplete and intentionally non-grammatical.

Wwe Duds Monroe Udit

Mrs Billy Bryan Showered as Recent Bride Feted

Downsville Downaville Baptist Church women hosted a bed shower June 26 for Sue Hogg, recent bride of Billy Bryan. Guests numbered about 50, from Lamesa, Texas to West Monroe, Louisiana, with daisies lilies and yellow accents, in the home of Bob Golden.

Downaviie Dbapsist Church Sue Hogg Billy Bryan W. W. Hogg Lamesa Texas Mavis Bryan E.R. Bryan Downsville Bob Golden Bobbette Golden Liz Ashby Martha Roberson Patsy Hammons Bill Hamilton Ralph Ashby

Sorority Plans July Rush Parties and Fundraising Ideas

Sorority Les Amies discusses Rush Week in July at Shirley Latham’s home with theme Sing Along With Le A. EA. Members Nancy Neal Marianna Whitlock and Marilyn John start a pot holder and apron fundraiser. An amendment to dues payment is added. Elizabeth Emmons attends Phi Mu National Convention in Miami with Nassau trip.

le A. EA Shirley Latham Les Amies Nancy Neal Marianna Whitlock Marilyn John Rush Camille Duchesne Jit Coledny Sharon Buddy Charlotta Ledford Lindi Kemp Vicki van Howser Linda Dick Shirley Liha Sue Baxter Vicki Gibson Sandra Kirkland Candy Willams Marianne Whitlock Annette Swit Betty Ane Shelar Sharon Stanford Mary Lane Rinehart Marelyn John Danis Jones Kathy Richmond Pam McCarty Thersi Hunt Mary Gwen Moore Kethy Wenning Mrs. Jonh Elizabeth Emmons Move Are Emmons Miami Fla Elizabeth Nassau

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