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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1961

Page

3

Sessions schedule changes for Lincoln and Union Parishes

The 1981 court order fixes judicial district sessions in Union and Lincoln Parishes. Civil Sessions run first and third Mondays in multiple months. grand and criminal jury weeks are defined. arraignments occur in March and September. vacations July and August. order signed July 12, 1981, in Farmerville.

Legales Ues OF Lincoln Iit 1S Thie Judicial District Court Woh Union Parish Supreme Court Distriet Judges’ Association New Orleans Ahtion Éach Wison Parish Lincoln Parish Lincoln ‘Parish SONY Elidhyeay Uniort

Bienville Farmers Tour Pastures in Bienville Parish

Bienville Parish farmers toured two coastal bermuda pasture farms owned by Henry F. Smith and J. H. Fair. They viewed stands of Coastal Bermuda grass, heard talks on its merits, and learned from agronomist W. E. Monroe about fertilization and management as they noted the parish’s average hay yield of 1.1 tons per acre to feed 14,673 cattle.

Bienvillé Parish W. E. Monroa LSU Agricultural Extension Service Henry F. Smith C. R. Carter North Louisiana Hill Farm Homer A. Fulmer Richville Parish Arcadia Bienville Parish Bermuda W. E. Monroe Lsu Agricultural Extension Service

Bastrop Guests In Home Mrs Wilks

Bastrop residents and visitors are noted guests at the Wilks home and other households. A long list includes Miss Mae Harrison returning to New Orleans, and families from Ruston and Hodge visiting in Bastrop. Coastal Bermuda hay demonstrations on local farms highlight yields and profits, with Dr. Carter promoting soil testing services.

May Defreese Pearl Laranée Marie Larance Bastrop F. M. Wilks W. C. Hall Ruston Mae Harrison New Orleans Melvin Shows Leland Hall Emmett Hall Hodge Ira Harrison Jimmie Smith and Fair Farms Jones Hampever Ark Jone Bermuda Smith Arcadia Falr Experiment Station Extension Service Monroe Louisiana Fair Fulmer Dawson Johns Smith and Fair Claiborne Union Bienville Lincoln Webster Morehouse Jackson Parishes Saline C. R. Carter Carter

Clay Ansley Homecoming Highly Successful

The Ansley Union church homecoming on July 16 drew a large crowd despite rain. Flowers honored Mrs. P. N. Davis, music directed by Mrs. Ed Hageman and Mrs. Floyd Walsworth, with local residents and visitors sharing talks and gifts recognizing long service to church and community. A revival is set for July 23 with Rev. Douglas McGuire and Rev. Bob Galatan. Local news notes include WOW members hosting an overnight cookout at Carney Lake and a park picnic for club members between Clay and Arnley.

FE. A. Hinton Ansley Union Church Marvin Green P. N. Davis R. E. Crow Ed Hageman Floyd Walsworth Machera Shreveport Junior High School of Ruston Clay Church Douglas McGuire Bob Galatan Bill A. Hinton Douglas Wow Carney Lake Willett Jonesboro Hospital

Miss Dorothy Fowler to Wed James Gerald Williams

Dorothy Louise Fowler, daughter of the late James Marion Fowler, plans to marry James Gerald Williams of Shreveport. Rev George W Ross will officiate at Ruston Grate Methodist Church on Sunday Sept 3 at 3 p.m. The bride elect, a Ruston High School graduate now at Louisiana Tech, is attended by maid of honor Glenda Marie Kees and bridesmaids Carolyn Fowler Martha Chandler Anne Gilbert Notre Manre. Best man James Richards Williams. groomsmen Carnie Williams Ronald Williams Kenneth Williams and Larry Plauche. Grandparents named include Mr John Cheatwood and Mrs Cheatwood and Mrs Fowler. the couple's families noted. Williams is a Shreveport native and naval trainee.

Dorothy Fowler James Gerald Williams Walter ‘Theron Great Lakes Rustett Dorothy Louise Fowler Carrie Lee Williams Shreveport George W. Ross Grate Methodist Church Ruston Larry James .Plauche Alexandria James Marion Fowler John William Cheatwood Cheatwood James Craddoch Fowler Mr. Fowler Ruston’ High School Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Fairpark High School Louisiana Tech United States Naval

June marriage licenses issued by Lincoln Parish clerk

Twenty six couples received marriage licenses in June per Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court. Names include Dove Ethelene Rials of Minden to Billy Ray Young of Ruston and Deloris Ann Bennett of Dubach to Richard Leon Fontenot of Dubach, among many others.

Lincoln Parish Dove Ethelene Rials Minden Billy Ray Young Ruston Deloris Ann Bennett Dubach Richard Leon Fontenot Leona Frasier Pylant James Luther Pylant Waynette Linor Bobby N. Bryan Hazel Marie Johnson Gordon Lynn Shafer Lake Charles Elizabeth Rainwater Sumral Der John Alden Thomas Sandra Sue Smith Sikes Jimmy C. Williamson Myrtis W. Oxford Everett Jackson Luther Shreveport Annie Earl Frasier Larance Thomas Norman Couch Junction City Mary Nancy Kelly Henry Samuel Spaln Dallas Texas

Hilly Fish Supper and Local Family Visits

Mrs J W Skinner and Katherine with Alexa visited Chat ham Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Prinis. Leah returned after a delightful week with Shirley. M Y F group attended at Grace Methodist Church with Mike McKee and Virginia Larance. Several families plan trips to Baton Rouge, California and Atlanta, Ga, with parish members noting rain and upcoming services. Mrs T A Larance and Mrs Rome Colvin are listed as sick.

Virginia Larance Patricia Wilks Mike McKee Grace Methodist Church Mike Baton Rouge A. C. Alexander Myrtis Eugene Riggs Hampton, Ark T. Payne Ozzie Payne California T. A. Larance Rome Colvin Colvin Rugton Hospital Newton McGee R. S. Larance McGee Lou Ann Danny Woody V. C. Larance Renee Duchesne Melvin Britt Robert Don Choudrant C. F. Alexander J. W. Alexander Jimmy Johnie Atlanta

Cranford Hold Family Reunion Near Camden Ark

The Cranford and Hildreth families held a July 4 reunion near their old home place twelve miles south of Camden Arkansas. Attendees from Louisiana, Simsboro and Jamestown joined relatives visiting Old Bridge Creek and past scenes, with plans to visit Florida.

L. T. Cranford Camden, Ark Hildreth Cranfords Hildreths Old Bridge Creek Louisiana Thurman Dubaeh Rev Mel Vo G Kelley Chucky Cheryl Jimmy Jamestown Lemuel Crawford Jimmie Ray Becky Simsboro

Four States Area Participants Listed At Tech Science Conference

About 250 teachers and school staff attended a three day elementary science conference ending at Louisiana Tech University. Attendees from 15 parishes and nearby areas included numerous district representatives and educators led by Dr. Paul E. Blackwood of the U S Office of Education.

Tech Science Conference Louisiana Tech Monroe City Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Paul E. Blackwood United States Office of Education Ohio State University

Terrill Moves Dirt Ground Breaking Hillcrest School

The Hillcrest Elementary School project in Northwood Terrace began with the first spade turned by Charles A. Terrill of the school board. Present were Howard Rivers of Rivers and Heuer architects, Superintendent Morelle Simmons, R. & Jones, and T. Watson Green. Jones moved dirt moving equipment to set lines for the 48 classroom building and foundation excavation.

Hillcrest Northwood Terrace Charles A. Terrill Ward One Howard Rivers Rivers and Heuer Architects Tom Judd T. W. Green Rivers & Heuer Architects C. A. Terrill R. J. Jones Mercelle Emmons Beader Larry Fox

City Council Approves Three Street Dedications

The City Council accepted three street dedications from the Lincoln parish school board for a new upper elementary behind Cook town cemetery. One street runs Cooktown Road to the school property, another exits the big street toward Kentucky Avenue, and a third angles from the school into a subdivision at 16 Mimosa Drive.

Codriell Lincoly Parish Cooktown Cermetory Cooktown Road Dlory Big Street Kentucky Avenue Kentucky Mimosa Drive Cooktown Roger Lawson W. A. Jd. Lewis City Planning Commission

Monroe Cotton Forum Opens With Industry Leaders

The first annual Louisiana Cotton Forum will be held in Monroe on Thursday August 10 to promote improvement and expansion of the state's $100 million cotton industry. Growers ginners buyers and millers from across the South will hear from Tom Anderson Dr J Norman Efferson Dr M K Horne and N E Thames among others at the Virginia Hotel. Sponsored by the Monroe and West Monroe Chambers of Commerce and the Monroe Kiwanis Club with agricultural groups cooperating.

Monroe Louisiana South Monroe Chamber of Commerce West Monroe N. E. Thames Baton Rouge LSU Agricultural Extension Service

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Chambers Farmervill A. D Oa. R. Dawkins Dubachtha Board of Alder Enlice W. B. Smith Q. C. Fuller Marvin Fowler Joe. C. Smith George Trammell, Jr Protem O. C. Fuller Joe C. Smith Alderman Fuller Braswell Freight Lines, Inc Johnnie Collin Bancroft Paper Co Tom Gates Printing Co Southwest Meter & Supply Co Henry Owen Station Progressivea Ford Tractor Co Fuller Motor Co Smith Pharmacy Johnnie Doss Bowser & Co Joe C. Smith & Co Bosten Building “Maintenance Co Alderman Smith K. Colvin Hwg Iene Tenets Dames B- Mastin J. H. Fair E. A. Fulmer North Louisiana Hill Farm Experiment Station Greenwood Mrs. Wilks H. Cupid Miury Towin Sarah Josepha Buell Ifnle KK. M Flue W. 2B Clay Ansley Mr. Williams LaMoyne Ransom Batten James Peter Willams Monroe,ate Elizabeth Ann Shackelford Charlie S. Wright Tina Tae Ambrose Charles David Hammons Sonia D. Love Alvin Glendon McElwee Haynesville Janice Katherine Tedeton Guice Downsville William Randolph Spillers Elisa Mae Tomtin Presley Ray Smith Hildergard Susanne Leickmeyer Shannon David Lawrence Rosie Fay Roberson Clyde Douglas Henderson Dellie Mae Thomas Robert Lee Jenkins Joyce Ann Samuel Verron Jesse Moss, Jr Willetta Wilson Grambling Elmer Harris Hilly McKee Larance Cranford's Hold Family Reunion John Paul Jones Baton Pouge Floida James McMullen Fred Lamiin Billy Webb Manion Jean Clinton Patty Haitian Farmerville J. E. Kondall Tean R. C. Malisan Eleanor Phelps and le Verne Riddie Joe Williams Caddo Elizabeth Sutton Clovis B. Lowrey Sunset Acres Ezelle Davidson Athens Mabel M. Shelby Ina Harrell Modena Franklin Henry &. Reagan Baskin Helen Hair Crowville Gladys Robinson Winnsboro Bryan Ray Ogden Bertha G. Nelson Marguerite Marlowe Jackson Aura Smith Quitman Florence White Jonesboro Jack Daggers Elaine Wray Myra Tolstead Cecil Colvin Ruby Wright Eula Mae Menry Carrie Mae Ter Terrill Hillcrest School Cotton’ Forum Washington UPI U. S Dean Rusketee Reli Estelle N. Greer Versie Hale Maurene Barron Lillie Eva Cagle Bernice Richland Henry A. Hazlitt Delhi Merle Gresham Springhill Jewell Goins Dayline Myruis Saint Harald Bartlett Dubberly Eunice M. Pers Ryman Melba Adkins Shergalen Tommie O'Bier Elsie Beaird Doyline Charlie Long Mattie Levins Thelma Sanders Winn Olive Ann Willis Lois C. Austin Winn.field Maybelle Haddox Winnfield Virginia C. Poole
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