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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
6
Bay infant Puday dies as relatives attend funeral at Vigna cemetery with services conducted by Newmiln officiating, under the directions of a local funeral home. The obituary notes both paternal and maternal grandparents among the survivors.
James A Tarver of Ruston attends the Anniversary Meeting of the Insurance Min Attends' Society in New York City from July 25 to 30. He is a longtime producer with 600000.00 in policy balances and holds lifetime membership in the Society, plus memberships in Life Underwriters and Veterans Legion. The event features 100 years of progress and many noted speakers.
Chief of Police says Ethel Dean, a Black woman, is jailed on charges of stealing money and jewelry valued at 1506 dollars. She allegedly possessed rings identified as stolen property. A second Black woman, Sarah Sherrod, claimed the jewelry and money were stolen from her and found with Dean’s rings.
Miss Clara Delle Williams, 59, retired teacher, died in a Monroe hospital. Native of Homer, she belonged to Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Services were held Wednesday at 10 p.m. at Kilpatrick's Chapel in Ruston, burial in Greenwood Cemetery under Kilpatrick's direction. Survivors include sister Miss Robie Williams and brothers J. A. Williams, T. N. Williams, and J. T. Williams.
LSU hosted the 45th 4 H Short Course July 13 16 on campus with about 1900 attendees. Opening program in Greek Theater featured AMempery and group singing. Speakers included Sidney J Mc Crory General Troy H Middleton J C Sanders and Dr J Norman Efferson. Lingely parish 4 H winners in blue ribbon events: Mary Ardistine Fowler Carolyn Hunter and Mary Holder in public speaking costume and gardening. Other placings: Robert Britt Rusty Moore Joel Larance seventh in dairy cattle judging. Elaine Barnes and Mary Lynn Shelor fourth in district team demonstration. Rodney Driggers Pete Larance and Tommy Larance fifth in state livestock judging.
Horace E. Miears of Dubach won the A and P Foods drawing held Saturday as the grand prize in the store’s opening promotion. Jerrell White, the store manager, praised community response and urged continued visits to the new A and P Food Store.
Margaret Reeves of Bonita and William Mahoney Jr of Shreveport. Sylvia Beckham of Dubach and John Burnhein of Ruston. Mildred Strange of Grayson and George M. Martin of Chatham. Marlene Booth of Springhill and Charles B. Jimmerson of Ruston. Eleanor Rodrigues of Simsboro and Rubin Feazell of Athens. Ruby Henley of Ruston and Gayle Carlock of Leesville. Barbara Sale of Ruston and Achilles Kirkikis of Minden. Clara Widick of Shreveport and Clarence Rice of Ruston. Bettye Pesnell of Ruston and Thomas Pesnell of Choudrant. Wilma Ginn of Choudrant and Billy Howard of Dubach. Sylvia Wilkerson of Jonesboro and Jimmie Finn of Jonesboro. Linda Garner of Ruston and Robert Horne of Hodge. Mary Ledbetter of Ruston and Abbey Magruder Jr. of Jackson Mississippi.
Morgan City hosts the Oil Centennial and Blessing of the Fleet week during Labor Day. Mayors and Louisiana Petroleum Council officers plan land and marine events with the Louisiana Shrimp Festival. A Coronation Court, Blessing of the Fleet, Walter Parade, street parades, and boat races on Lake Palourde mark the festival lineup. Officials invite guests by sending details to Box 429 Morgan City.
Dave Pearce plans a next week announcement for agriculture chief while Bill Dodd recalls semi pro baseball days. Marshall Brown uses farm talk to appeal to farmers. Wealthy backers push Highway Director Bob Richardson into the race, Jimmie Davis signals possible late July entry, and Huey Long family plans debate. Gibbs Adams tracks Earl Lang, Theo Gangelosi’s firing is ordered, and Pat Tupwell remains a hesitant treasurer candidate. Ben Grayson issues a photo heavy insurance card with minimal text.
Local column recounts Lamar Nick's 18 month Germany service and return visit, with tours across Ruston Monroe Arcadia and Farmerville plus trips to Arkansas Mississippi and Alexandria. A Monroe bridal shower honors Carol Nick. note on church revival at Mineral Springs and sympathy extended to Reeves and Martin families.
Miss Annette Beckham daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Beckham of Romer La wed J John Q Burnham son of Mrs BL J Burnham and the late Mr Burnham in a six ovelock ceremony Saturday June 21 The Reverend A H Johnson officiated with J W Burnham cousin of the bride maid of honor and Eugene Burnham brother of the groom as best man The couple left for a wedding trip to Hot Springs Ark Mrs Burnham a Hico High School graduate and Burnham a Ruston High School alum now serves with the U S Navy awaiting discharge in November
This week the community names Mrs. Katie Brooks and Mrs. Nella Jaron among those on the sick list at Bernice clinic. Miss Dera Fuller is also listed as receiving care at the same facility.
Ruston residents report hospital stays and home visits as Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson are at bane. Mrs. Allie Norris remains at home. Mrs. Ola Davis and Brenda from Shreveport visit John T. Davis’s. Stover Traminons returns from college for weekend. Jessie Bettell and children travel to Tennessee to join her husband for the summer. Rose Mary Colvin visits Sue Colvin on Sunday. Bill and Burl Davis of Jena vacation with Bill’s parents. Nancy Gray, Micky Waller and Penny Knowles attend 4 H short course. Richard Roberson leaves for University of Alabama Tuscaloosa to pursue a doctorate and joins La Tech faculty in September. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Dear Col
The revival commences the second Sunday in August with Rev. A. H. Johnson of Ruston preaching. An invitation goes to all interested in the cemetery project to attend the Saturday before, August 1, for work. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hunter and Carolyn of Corinth, and others from Ruston, Winston-Salem, Dallas, Dubach, and Lake Charles, are noted in attendance and social visits.
Ruston Lee wedding party honored during rehearsal supper at a home on East Califocttt. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ryal, Mr and Mrs Ledbetter, Mr and Mrs Gayle Merryman, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Magruder. Attendants were presented with gifts as the couple celebrated with family and friends. Cross intersection safety note referenced from 1957.
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