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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

3

Neighbor Aid After Losses Sparks Community Response

The Pylant family, Lee and Velma, lost their savings on a recent Friday in May and are staying with the Harold Griffin family. The community gardens gifts and church showers pour in as Culbertson’s Bock Corner and other churches organize aid while friends travel to visit and comfort them. Various local families are noted in support, with prayers and assistance continuing through the week.

Harald Griffin Lee Velma Pylant Harold Griffin Bock Corner Culbert- Son Bits Pytanis Helene Tay Griffin Janmine Winky Dany Knn Tusion Miss Winnie Chari Hammons V.B.S Jeanig White Beith Jub White Abb Tun Susdiy EF. J. Franklin Farmerville Jewell Miller George Tard Sue Gray St. Penicis Monrees Guthrie Truell Journia Varvey Dives Gray Chileren Clara Farmer Pred Helm Farner Shreveport We Garland Tommy Yoningblood Parmey Jyrik Helo Cala Green Leerin

Fragmentary family update from South Texas note

Vague personal letter mentions a married woman traveling with family to South Texas. It references James her husband, Ruth Smiths baby girl Peni who was ill with intestinal flu but is improving. Daltons and box Manile Smith sent Pylanta this morning and a box of clean rags noted.

South Texas James Dalton Ruth Smith Peni Manile Smith

Mineral Springs Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

The rocky springs home demonstration group hosted a gathering at Mrs. James Franklin's residence on Tuesday May 28. Attendees included Mrs. James E. Yuiktins Wall and daughter Mary Miggahett of Ruston and Mrs. Bihel Willet with baby from Monroe. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Duke and family included Mrs. Bill Culver and Elizabeth. Several family members reported visits with relatives in Ruston and Monroe. News mentions Alfred Franklin, J. A. Franklin, and letters about a son with the SS Air Maree in Tucson promoted to Rac. The Varullan Bible school began at the church with evening sessions. Charlie Yoon and daughters from Tusis visited relatives Oscar Leachman and Mrs. W. W. Tucks this week.

Aes A. Prhink Rocky Springs Mus James Franklin Thesday Jawkl Allerdande Alfred Franklin Pivece Mary Miigahett Ruston Bihel Willet Munroe Jwrs Garland Duke Andyrae Bill Culver Elizabeth Cuyer Bully Franklin Mis. Or Bell Williamson New Oreans Emmett Willamaan J. A. Franklin Mire Mere Aton DL Franklin SS. Air Maree Tuscon Arizona Varullon Bible Il Devade Mes Halley Alabama Church Chester Powell Miss Salley Powell Mt. Maraib A. FL Molstead Roger Anglin Linda Hurricane Fae King Joe Doss Ward Francis Clyde Stevenson Emma Vonson Quitman Ant Foy-Bulley Bo Theloveth Christ Jesus

Mrs Alabama visitor from Topeka arrives Sunday

Mrs Alabama W. lstenl and Mr Saul Nelson Wing with Amighter Saren Amn of Topeka Kansas arrive Sunday morning to visit his mother.

Aul Nelson Wing Saren Amn Topeka, Kansas

Pasture and fertilizer notes in northern district sale and crop updates

Foresters and sheep owners in Alexandria are urged to attend a Monday sale to assess whether good management yields profit. News covers pasture fertilization in tractors, nitrogen application, and marking swaths, plus a Denni McKee area wilt and nematode test near Dubach and guidance on pest control and seed decisions.

Forester Alexandria de- Hume Dennis Mcffee Dubach

Burnett Springs Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

The Burnett Springs Home Demonstration Class met at Mrs J C Skinner’s home with fourteen members and a covered dish dinner. A social hour preceded the 1 PM meeting led by Mrs Gayle Cruikshank, who noted the club collect and role. Felic Simon ton received a gift during a brief business session. a program followed with Miss Blondin presenting on personality development.

Burnett Springs J. C. Skinner Gayle Cruikshank Felix Simonton R. ¥. Martin Gayte Cruikshank W. H. Moriny W. ©. Parkman Onn Blondin Hlondin

Ruston Families Attend Weekend Gatherings Across Town

Local notices list numerous residents including Mr. and Mrs. Mead Marshall Teitrall visiting friends, Ms. Kate Weir improving after a stroke at home of Dr. and Mrs. Johnson in Raston, and many other households like the Edwards, Henry, Turner, and Cox families sharing weekends and visits. The item notes neighbors, kinship ties, and social visits throughout the week.

Mead Marshall Teitrall Ruston Ile Green Gene Fenetischy Ann Hell Robert Woodard Sam, Nelédin Christian Pmudalion Arendla High School Kate Weir Johnsonine Raston Hriest Weir Robert Eubanks Isionrour Barricetta Huck David Pearge Akin Halstead Milton Henry Sid Turner Bische Holleman Luther Robinson Arizona Community Bud Turner Lane Nurson Arcadia Jobly Cox Bugne Cox Hodge Luther Cox Jerry Woodardeen Bobby Roy Wilstriee Steve Wosdare Ytyne Fallin Pinergit Mack Hood

Parish Welfare Workers To Get Service Awards

Louisiana Public Welfare honors 319 employees for 20 years of continuous service. Named are Lile G. Foster director and several welfare visitors and clerks. Ceremony at the new State Welfare Building in Baton Rouge featured remarks by State Welfare Board chairman and commissioner.

Lincoln Parish Louisiana Wella Depstent Lile G. Foster Mes Corolla Bennett Sliss Fancie Harrison Ruby Gill Sleiiemiphoy Stein State Welfare Baton Rouges Wol Kilpourfegke Jonesboro Bona Durin Mary Evimissioner Will Lyelp Wi Hs Agéne Tomarroyy Wren Sonnel Advonts Inxs

Four Hogs and Pigs Seeding Bacon Hams in Parish

4 Hs by John P Bean notes new bacon type Yorkshire and Landrace pigs arriving in the parish. Dr Roane and Mr Billy Moore bring in these breeds as high quality ham and dairy outputs rise with local farming. 410 club members urged to purchase pigs lambs and dairy shelters for summer and fall projects with aid offered to locate animals. Call numbers listed for assistance and club activities.

John P. Bean Parish Roane Billy Moore

Power Winnsboro Foster Widow Tithe Story Notes

Northeast region records show AiG Holladay and Ips reporting tithe details linked to Foster family. The late Mr. Winnsboro is noted, with his widow and the former Miss mentioned in connection to the property or estate matters. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Aig, Holladay, Ips Northeast “Power Winnsboro Foster T Miss

Battle in the Weevil War Prompts Calcium Arsenate Use

The Louisiana State Agricultural Extension Service recommends calcium arsenate in infested areas to combat resistant weevils and other pests. It warns of weather-related variables and discusses mobilizing scientific resources to curb rising weevil numbers and protect crops.

Louisiane

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