Queen Dixie Gem Candidates Named in Peach Festival
Ruston youth Miss Mary Ellen Blackwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd P Blackwell selected by Kiwanis Club as candidate for Queen Dixie Gem XI for the North Louisiana Peach Festival June 22 and 23. She is a Ruston High School graduate and active in Kit Kat Klub Pepettes Student Council Tennis Team F HSA and National Honor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Blackwell
Lloyd P. Blackwell
Ruston
Kiwanis Club
Miss Blackwell
Ruston High School
Kit Kat Klub
Judith Allison
H. G. Allison
Minden
Irby
Amoco
Allison
Minden High School
Greenville Students In Piano Recital
Local Greenville recital features Art and Martha Jean Green with Reichert and family visiting from Del Rio Texas. The note highlights family visits, baby Malcolm's birth, and graduation of Royce Colvin and Judy Brother from the eighth grade, with community members attending services and the procession at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Martha Jean Green
Reichert
del Rio
Texas
Martha's
Batenta Watson
Eva Green
Martha
Watson
Clara Farmer
Herloyd
D Patty
Floyd
Farmer
Calvin
Ding Sc
Aninie
Malcolm
Holtfahn
Barbara Oltzclaw
John
Toye
Jeanie
Pylant
John Willie Green
Mr. Green
Homie
Charlie
Colvin
Dubach
Nonie Sinclaid
Armstrong Family Home From Japan Visit Brews Wade Jr
Mrs. Roy Wade and Wade Jr returned from a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Cox of Vivian. Mr and Mrs W C Culp and children of El Dorado Ark visited relatives in the area. The note mentions Mrs Millard Hoi in connection with plans or greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedarton ‘Armstrong
Japan
Brewster Wade
Roy, Jr
Mrs. Cox
Vivian
W. C. Culp
el Dorado, Ark
Vyllh
Roy Wade Jast
Millard Hoi
Center Street Club Meeting At Mrs Silmon Home
The Center Street Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Elwood Silmon's home with President Mrs Vernon Sleveng leading a brief meeting. Project leaders reported with plans for the June 22 Peaches and Posies contest at Tech Student Center and Refreshments were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street Home Demonstration Club
Elwood Silmon
Vernon Sleveng
B. C. van Hook
Tech
Hain Dobra
Irs
Claral
Driggers
Percy Nix
Ona Blondin
Arwen Stevens
Clara Diigers
J.C. Mobley
B.C. van Hook
Charles Dann
Sadie Hendricks
Jack: Pipes
Fand
Mary
Lee Chandler
Colvin Memorial Drive Aided by Pledges urged in reunion event
Colvin family leaders urge donors to pay pledges for the Colvin Memorial project as the reunion strengthens ties across Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi and Texas. Memorial hospital updates note Mrs Holtzclaw underwent surgery Friday and remains in Ruston area care while relatives visit. Local residents celebrate high school graduates Royce Calvin Juli Brohers Larry Pennell Jerry Bullock James Fialser and Lamar Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zclaw
Memorial Hospital
Shreveport
Holtzclaw
Pete Holtzclaw
Roszena Murphy
Houston
Texas
Bastrop
William Cook
V. W. Duke
Mark Holtzclaw
Gene
Millard
Ruston
Ward
Doumas
Monroe
Toby Chandler
Norfolk
Chandler
States
Army
Missile Department
England
France
Curtis Armstrong
Japan
Norman Brewster
Mississippi
Sgt
Royce Calvin
Juli Brohers
Larry Pennell
Jerry Bullock
James Fialser
Lamar Oxford
Officials Fight Union Parish Rabies Outbreak
The Union Parish Board of Health declares an emergency due to several rabies cases. Five people, including a high school senior bitten recently, began daily vaccine series. Three adults and a 2 year old child are involved. four have completed injections. The board urges dog vaccinations or destruction by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Parish Board of Health
Swim Courses Registration Set For June 9
L. J. Hoss Garrett of Lincoln Parish Red Cross Water Safety reminds interested residents that Nelda Johns will register for the claysex at the pool on June 9 from 2 to 5 pm. Classes begin June 12 with four two week periods, June 12 23, June 26 July 7, July 10 21, July 24 August 4, daily from eight to ten in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J
Hoss" Garrett
Lincoln Parish Red Cross Water Safety
Nelda Johns
Funeral Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs Ogden
Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m Wednesday in Spearsville Baptist Church for Mollie Onsen Ogden 81 of Lillie who died at home after a lengthy illness Survivors include husband William Ogden of Lillie five daughters Mrs George Upshaw of Crossett Ark Miss Olivia Ogden and Mrs G T Bryan of Lillie Mrs L A Ensenat of Houston and Mrs T Madden of Bossier City three sisters sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearsville Baptist Church
Mollie Onsen
Lillie
Buboday
PRIA
Bearaville Cetery
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
George Upshaw
Crogsett, Arki
Olivia Ogdert
G. T. Bryan
L.A. Ensenat
Houstortand-Mre
Madden
Bossier City
Budget Woes Plague RC Funds
Lincoln parish faces urgent Red Cross shortfall of 3000 dollars as parish chairman Paul Kiene appeals residents to donate to Red Cross Ruston La. Contributions are tax deductible and can be delivered to Kiene Dubach Colvin Ruston or Eugenia Dawson. If unavailable, deposits may be made at Dubach State Bank to the Colvin Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Rustort
Red Cross
Paul Kiene
Lincoln
Kiene
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Dubach
C. W. Colvin
Eugenia Dawson
Early June Wedding Planned By Norma Johnson and Joseph Kent
An announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Johnson of Quitman and Ruston notes the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Norma Jew Johnson to Joseph Lavelle Kent, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kent of Simsboro. Maid of honor is Kathleen Arledge of Denham Springs. Best man will be J. C. Kent. Ceremony set for 7:30 p.m. at the bride’s home with Rev. Harold A. Shirley of Temple Baptist Church officiating. Norma is a Ruston High School graduate and a sophomore at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in the business school. Joseph works for a firm in Ruston. An invitation is extended to friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Johnson
Quitman
Ruston
Norma Jew
Joseph Lavelle Kent
J. C. Kent
Simsboro
Kathleen Arledge
Denham Springs
Harold A. Shirley
Temple Baptist Church
Miss Johnson
Hgh
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
School of Business
Fourteen Receive First Aid Certificates At Louisiana Tech
Fourteen persons completed a Standard First Aid Course at Louisiana Tech last week. The program was a joint effort of the Louisiana Department of Highways, the Lincoln Parish American Red Cross, and Louisiana Tech, with Stan Zbozen directing. The course targeted highway employees and school bus drivers, part of a broader safety initiative including civil defense training and improved highway worksite signaling. The group of graduates includes Emma Lee Biker, M. C. Baker, Elton Frasier, James L. Frazier, William L. Go lightly, R. G. Holloway, Ruth Hultman, Lee Johnston, Willie B. Martin, Maggie Pesnell, Raymon K. Pecanty, Jo Ann Simmons, Jane H. Yarbrough, and Gordon Drew Pesnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Department of Highways
American Red Cross
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana Tech
Stan Zbozen
American National Red Cross
Louisiana
Lessine Bleich
T. L. James
T. L. James Co
American National Red Cross Safety Services Department
Highway Department
Ray Burgess
Department of Highways
Ellis Ross
Law Dept. Hwys
Emma Lee Biker
M. C. Baker
Elton Frasier
James L. Frazier
William L. Golightly
R. G. Holloway
Ruth Hultman
Lee Johnston
Willie B. Martin
Maggie ¥. Pesnell
Raymon K. Pecanty
Jo Ann Simmons
Jne H. Yarbrough
Gordon Drew Pesnell
Red Cross
Lingoin Perish
Stan Zboren
Kowisluna Department
Higdners
Ie M. C. Baker
Thor
William Martin
R. Gusligwey
Mite
Jo Ann Simment
Mr. Zhoson
James Freaiets
Dr. McConnell Set as Keynote for Tech Meet
Gaither McConnell will be the keynote speaker at the annual tech meet. The event brings together researchers and educators to discuss innovations and industry trends. He is expected to outline new developments and opportunities for collaboration with local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McConnell
Tech Meet
Gaither McConnell
Methodist Home crew go camping in Arkansas mountains
A cottage group from the Methodist Children's Home, Ruston Louisiana, loaded station wagon and trailer for a weekend trip to Ouachita National Park near Hot Springs Arkansas. The boys planned and funded the trip themselves, cooking, fishing, and managing their own budget under house parents guidance, learning thrift and self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry BE
EZRLL
Alvin Stevens
House Parenits
Tharmon Cottage
Methodist Children's Home
Ruston
Louwisiana
Mountains
Arkansis
Arkansas
Ouachita National Park
Hot Springs
Quichita
Talent Show Entries Sought for Louisiana Peach Festival
The Louisiana Peach Festival seeks entrants for the talent show set for June 22. Bill Carter, chairman, announces $100 total prize money with top prize $30, and contestants must be 25 or younger and white. Singles or groups may enter with acts including singing and dancing. entry forms appear in the Ruston Leader, with mailing to Bill Carter, Box 533, Ruston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froadbase
Cove Coe
Bue
AL Dixie Gems
Bill Carter
Ruston
Louisiana
Bil Carter
Program Of Events Listed In Peach Festival Brochure
The Eleventh Annual Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston, June 22-23, features a conference at Louisiana Tech June 15-16 with Dr. McCornwall from Newcomb College. Group leaders from several towns, a Peach Cobbler contest, a flower show, talent show, a parade, and a queen contest culminate in a 7:30 p.m. Howard Auditorium finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Peach
Louisiana Tech
McCornwall
Newcomb College
New Orleans
Russia
Far East
South Louisiana
North Louisiana Reading Association
Mary Alice Garrer
Harvey Trench
Lois Hanks
Minden
Nina Dean
Marion
Gladys Rabin
Farmerville
J. 2. Gimber
Hodge
Lorraine Smith
Dubach
Tech
Howard
Queens
Howard Auditorium
232 Graduate At Grambling Rites Sunday
Two hundred thirty two seniors received degrees at Grambling College Sunday afternoon during commencement exercises. The Rev. W. T. Handy Jr. delivered the cum laude address at 2 pm. Seven seniors earned high honors and 17 finished with honors. Degrees were awarded in elementary education art business English home economics industrial arts music physical education science and mathematics special science and speech and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grambling College
W. T. Handy, Jr
St. Mark Methodist Church
Baton Rouge
New Manager Of C of C Is Given Party
A surprise party in Shreveport honored Lundy Cavender, new Ruston Chamber of Commerce manager, with about twenty associates, civic workers, and Mayor Clyde Fant presenting a plaque. Cavender will move to Ruston June 1 to begin work, recognized for aiding Shreveport’s business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Chamber of Commerce-in-Shreveport
Lundy Cavener
Chamber
Ruston Junest
Clyde Fant
Cavender
Shreveport
Fant
Ruton
Sister Of Ruston Residents Dies Funeral Thursday
Mrs. C. T. Elliott, 83, of Bernice, sister of five Ruston residents, died Wednesday after a years long illness. Funeral at Mount Patrick Baptist Church near Farmerville Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in church cemetery. Kilpatrick Funeral Home in charge. Survived by one son W. H. Elliott, three daughters all of Bernice, four brothers including Mabrys of Ruston, two Ruston sisters, and twenty nine grandchildren and thirty nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Elliott
Bernice
Ruston
Mount Patrick Baptist Church
Farmerville
Forrest Post
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
W. H. Elliott
J. J. Farris
Holstein Auction at Parker Center May 27
More than 40 Holstein heifers are consigned to the ninth Lewislarta Holstein-Friesien Association sale set for Saturday May 27 at the Parker Agricultural Center Louisiana State University. The event begins at 12 noon with three outstanding heifers listed from Robert Chaugin Gonzales Southglmer Farms Hamimond and Louisiana Site University. About 40 bred and open heifers will be sold by C B Smith Williamston Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewislarta Holstein-Friesien Association
Parker Agricultural Center
Louisiana State Unity
F. C. Lesseur
LSU Agricultural Estension Servic
Robert Chaugin
Gonzales
Southglmer Farms
Hamimond
Isouisiana Site University
C. B. Smith
Williamston
Michigan
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Miursday
J June T
Greenville Greenville
Mrs
Harold Griffin
Center Street Club
Arkadeds
Migglésippi
Charles Ruel Colvin
Ogden
Norma Johnson
Joseph L. Kent
Norma Jean Johnson
Methodist Home
LA. Tech
Grambling
Parker Center
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