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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1958

Page

8

Official Jewel of Lincoln Parish Pottce Jucy Lincoln Parish School weerd

The Leader laments the loss of the Alcoholics Hospital and the Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital closure. North Louisiana officials believed the hospital would stay, but now workers face unemployment and patients have nowhere to go. The piece urges Governor Long to intervene and preserve treatment options for alcoholics and tuberculosis patients.

Alcoholics Hospital Louisiana North Central Parishes Napper Patton Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital North Louisiana Ruston Lincoln Parish Governor Long

Revival at Wallace church and neighborhood events

Rev Downing conducts a revival at Wallace church this week. A C Vincent of Sulphur brings his grandmother Mrs Iva Benton to her daughter's Mrs Dave Henry for a few weeks visit. Mrs Henry celebrates a birthday with friends Neva Woodard Dell A F Halstead and Jack Henry attending. Mr and Mrs Henry host a supper at Mr and Mrs Robert Eubanks. Mrs Barnette Houck of Simshoro made the birthday cake. Edd Bailey of Haughton and daughter Mildred visit Thursday.

A. C. Vincent Iva Benton Dave Henry A. C Neva Woodard Dell A. F. Halstead Jack Henry Edd Bailey Haughton, la Mildred Springhill Tivhipson Monroe Auenst Don Perritt Hilleville Miss Josge Perritt Alabama Marty Joyce Davis Flitsville Dee Perritt Benton Muck Joe Viola Robert Isu Hanks W. D. Milks and Loys Bossier Whittier

Wedding, church notes and community visits in a Mississippi town

The fragment records numerous Sunday church attendances in Alabama and nearby towns, visitors from Hillaville and Bossier, Mississippi, and a Friday wedding at Mt Mariah church between Marshall Woodard and Joyce Bridges. It notes callers, fish suppers, and prayers, with a devotional closing blessing.

Vienna Notes and Community Briefs from Sterlington Cast

Mrs K ER Ball of Dubach visits grandmother Mrs Nannie Watts this week. The Shannon baby, hospitalized over two weeks, shows improvement after spine tap. Home Demonstration Club met with eleven members planning a Lincoln Parish Fair booth led by Mrs John C Calhoun and Mrs P J Smith. Helen Durden of Winnsboro tied with her parents at the weekend event. Margaret Decintey Farley to undergo tonsillectomy this Thursday.

Vienna K. ER. Ball Joe Walls Dubach Nannie Watts Ross Shannon Shannon Shannons Sterlington Home Demonstration Club Community Club Lincoln Parish John C. Calhoun P. J. Smith Booth Helen Durden Winnsboro E. Ball Margaret Decintey Farley

Pleasant community notes and a Simsboro wedding

A local update highlights garden blooms and rainfall benefits near Ruston and Vienna. Mrs. Cecil Tarley and neighbors share garden joys while Mr. and Mrs. Harold Atkins hosted El iott Nelson for a visit at Cuney Lake. Simsboro saw Aubrey Peterson wed Jessica Hughes at First Baptist Church, with Vienna guests and plans to reside in Morrisonburg near State Highway Dept. Peterson family guests and visits from Sulphur Springs and Baslop round out a weekend of community activity.

Charles Jiles W. C. Fariey Texas Jiles Midwest Tee Cheam Ca Ruston Flora Minor Vidallee Peterson Velmer Simshoro Aubrey Doyle Peterson Doyle Peterson Vienna Jessica Margaret iIughes Simsboro Dave Stafford Sulphur Springs Slim Holden Baslop Sb. J. Band Abyss Nannie Watts Ben Lorin Ruston Uwigh School Hen Hey Lloyd Brown Shreveport Monroe Rev. Brown First Baptist Church Elena

Antioch Family Reunion and Local Notes

Antioch MRS ROM Bp The CG d Ur famils held a family reunion at Mrs CTs home with all eleven children and their spouses and children present. Jack Waldron recovering from an operation at Thomas-Kimbel clinic. Wayne Waldron back from a three year tour in Pingland. Tewill stationed at Barksdale AFB. Mrs Frank Ovings returned from Norfolk. Local church fish fry connected to the Methodist Men. Cemetery revival services planned. Sharon Duddy visited Shreveport with Kathy Seal and family. Mrs C I Skinner visiting Gladewater with daughter Mrs Paul Wilks.

M/Set Pffl. Dyin Topeka Kans Jack Waldron Thomas-Kimbel Clinic Wayne Waldron Pingland Tewill Barksdale Ale Ware Frank Ovings Hain Norfolk Horesey

WEST SIDE MRS AND MR BLACKWELDER CELEBRATE FOURTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr and Mrs Luke Blackwelder celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with family gathering at their home. All children attended except one daughter and her family. The group later attended church services at Venalh Springs. The couple were joined by Mr and Mrs Woc Blackwelder and daughter Micke of Vantom, along with several other children and relatives.

E. L. Black Welder Luke Blackwelder Peume Iui Chures al Venalh Springs and Miys Islackwelder Mickv Vantom Anal Taade Blodaveldey Stevie Mike Gary Righardson Linda Joel Kay

Simsboro Family News Highlights Distant Visits

Simsboro notes list visits from Frances Madden in Baton Rouge and Olis White's family, L H and R W Davis from Fullerton and Tousten, and a Johnaves reunion at Homer Eaves home. Many relatives attended, with films made, and travels touched Spotcefield, Amnok Mountains, Taynesville and Dubach.

G. D. Madden Daughicy Frances Olis White L. H. Davis R. W. Larsen Fullerton Calif Raiwh Davis Caniy Tousten Texas Johnaves Homer Eaves Oissing Dobhnie Edwards Maral Kktyg Joli Dick Eaves Jackie John Man Mee Linton Hichwards Grot Myio TE. Brewer Damut- Cine Phurokl Wi Fies Lynn Randy Evenyone Wiebute Tle O. A. Warner Spotcefield Mwa Robert Triang Amnoks Marvin Barbara Lel Barbara Anne Rich and Desay

Fragmentary 1959 notice from Houston area obituaries

A salvaged obituary fragment mentions Mrs WLR Houston ill and lists several local names including Mrs Goodwin, Mr and Mrs Rey Madden and daughters, Mrs Madden, Mrs Low Alfred, and Miss Nan Gulla. The brief item notes a period of sickness and travel, with unspecified relationships and dates.

Eytagiens Houston J@ Ann Husoend Pan Doudlak Syduek Abe Fall Fron Trauston Saont Stveal Yi Wweelk Mes Ides Powell Slypt Magie Minden Thety Fisher Atrs. Roche Houston Goodwin Rey Madden Attaniy Psi We. FA Madden Low Alfred Fiean Frankline Nan Gulla Ay

Ruston Leader Notes Weekend Visits and Travel

Ruston Leader reports a local reader enjoyed a brief trip with friends including Ray Myers of Teele and Margreth Pylant visiting from Ruston. Margretha Frasier and Virgil Frasier accompanied relatives to Shreveport for a weekend, while Aunt Mandy stayed for a few days to see a doctor.

Margreth Pylant Ruston Mar Ken Frasier Mia Ferd Wiliamson Chaudia

Community Notes and Vacation Highlights Featured

Mrs Culbertson and GC H Thurmon hosted a local event with several door-to-door shows at Main Street. Bonnie Brothers vacationed in New Orleans with family. Mr and Mrs J S Geek returned last Tuesday after a week in Alabama and parts of Tennessee, sharing updates on travels and local reflections.

Bonnie Brothers New Orlesans Osistes Baraa Bennett Mr. Bennett Ruster Mos J. S. Geek Vice Alabama

Athlete's Foot Germ How to Kill It

An ad-style notice promotes T-4-L Liquid for instant drying and sloughing off infected skin, claiming germ exposure increases killing action. Recommends T-4-L Foot Powder for antiseptic protection and notes availability at Milam Drug Store with a 48 cent back offer at participating outlets.

Milam Drug Store

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