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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
6
By writ of fieri facias the Lincoln Parish Court seizes and offers at public auction the chain saws and assets of defendant Napoleon Butler. The sale, cash with appraisal, occurs at the Courthouse front door in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, on a Wednesday in August 1958. Sheriff Jesse J Riser presides.
In Third District Colt Parish of Lincoln Louisiana Pacific Finance Company of Ruston Inc issues a writ of fieri facias and will sell at public auction at the Ruston court house on August 27 1958 an undivided one third interest in eighteen acres described by metes and bounds. The property seized as defendant John Arringtons and sold to satisfy the writ with cash terms and appraisal benefit. This the 2nd day of July 1958. Sheriff Jesse J Riser.
Notice of sale by writ of seizure in Lincoln Parish. Sheriff announces auction August 20 1958 at the court house in Ruston to settle a 80 acre parcel in Section 36 Township 2 North Range 4 West with improvements. Terms cash with appraisal.
In Lincoln Parish Louisiana the Third Judicial District Court orders sale of undivided interests in NW14 of Section 36 Township 18 North Range 5 West to partition between plaintiffs and defendants. Sale at Ruston Court House front door August 20 1958 cash to highest bidder per law. Sheriff Jesse J Riser signs.
Ruston Kiwanis Club and Ruston Park & Recreation Board co sponsor the Ruston Buddies who clinched first place for the second straight year with a .278 team batting average and strong defense. Jerry Hood led hitters at .423 with five wins on the mound. Pat Shows, Johnny Perritt, and Johnny Delreese supplied versatility and leadership.
Writ of fieri facias out of Lincoln Parish Louisiana issues sale of undivided 0.020842 interest in property in Section 1 Township 19 North Range 2 West. Property seized to satisfy the judgment against Ronnie Flander. Cash sale with appraisement, July 2, 1958. Sheriff J. Riser signs the notice.
Thursday visitors include Mr and Mrs Richard Franklin Jef and family in West Pin Mendh Florida. Several relatives traveled to New Orleans San Antonio and Monroe for visits and hospital stays. Weekend gatherings featured Alfred Franklin Perry Franklin and families visiting Shreveport Hallsville and Hallsville Texas with friends and neighbors in attendance.
Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Gill Culver and Elizabeth with My and Mrs. Jim Culver near Sisley. Mrs. Bryan is in Ruston hospital. Visitors from Goldsmith Texas to the Franks and Revels households. Rev. Robers of Monroe preached near Minerel Springs. Sympathy noted for Lone Posey family over a Mississippi death. Many relatives and neighbors share visits, hospital updates, and a church book study ending with a potluck.
Construction of Thuston Housing on Old Jackson Road advances with loge brick duplexes nearly complete. Plans include 35 homes and 20 apartments, all to be landscaped and paved, with one to four bedrooms. Only designated families will be admitted, rent based on ability to pay, and utilities provided.
Jonesboro Hodade area endures heavy rains causing flooding and damage across streets and homes. Officials issue warnings as schools close and residents evacuate to safer zones amid ongoing downpour. Local agencies coordinate rescue and relief efforts with weather services tracking advancing fronts.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount names and events in Terryville area with multiple typos and unclear dates. references to families including Stewart, Dotglis, and Sinapleton appear alongside social visits and church attendance, but most details are illegible.
Community members welcomed relatives and guests from Ruston Winnsboro Houston and Jonesboro over the weekend. Mrs G L Wilder enjoyed time with grandson Ronit Shafer while several families hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Leedrifonds Gregoroy Texas Mr and Mrs Harrison and others attending events and meals around town.
Dudley L. Simms of Charleston West Virginia was elected International President of Lions International at the 41st Annual Convention in Chicago. Lions with 677000 members worldwide are the world's largest service club. last year clubs completed over 171000 service projects focusing on sight and hearing.
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