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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

4

Ilico Home Demonstration Club Tour to Vicksburg

The Ilico Home Demonstration Club visited Vicksburg Mississippi on May 2. Eighteen members and their children traveled by Mr Curtis Farley’s school bus to tour the National Park Old Court House Museum and other local sites. Names of attendees include Mrs Alt Harris Mrs Loyd and Curtis Farley among others.

Ilico Home Demonstration Club Vicksburg Migs National Park Old Court House Museum Curtis Farley Alt, Harris Wyle Loyd Euel Lewis Rachel Anna Doss Mamie Lewis Frank Herrin Kerry Frank King Walter Woods Evelyn Barnett Milton Kay Ree Caver Lucy McGea Harbara Macie Moon Charles

Supreme Court decision could alter Louisiana dispute

Baton Rouge notes the possible high court ruling this week on a long legal fight over state title and federal escrow funds. Officials refused to predict outcomes as Louisiana faces potential gains or losses of up to about ninety million dollars depending on the decision. Analysts consider various scenarios, including protections for state interests and possible further legal actions if the court rules unfavorably.

Baton Rouge Louisiana U.S. Supreme Court Jands Vaal Faa Walt Hove Cen Lanisiani U. S. Supreme Court

West Side Community Notes and Political Talk

Local social notes recount fish suppers and family visits across West Monroe including Mr. and Mrs. J Ray and others. Birth announcements praise a grandson born May 3 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. A late summer trip to Houston and a Jamestown family reunion appear amid scattered town news. Legislative discussion centers on offshore lease issues and gubernatorial prospects for 1959 with names such as McReithen Lang Davis Ainsworth Gary and others recurring in conversations.

FE. C. Tlackwelder D. F. English West Monroe J. c. Richirrison Curtis Dale Johnie Wayne Joe Allen J. Ray Atv Leo Walker D. M. Grace D. M. Cooper Carson Pitkin Roy Franklin Myra Griffin HL Aens Nix Hirum Jamestown F. T. Heard Mrr Ch. W. Tompson

Methodist Pulpit Changes Made By Conference In Parish

The Louisiana Methodist Conference made few changes in parish clergy assignments. Dr. Gay M. Hicks remains pastor at First Methodist Church in Alexandria. Rev. Luman B. Douglass moves from Carrollton Avenue Church in New Orleans to be Ruston District superintendent. Other listed moves include Rev. J. K. Hourne as conference treasurer, Dr. C. B. White as superintendent of the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, and Rev. Henry C. Blount as a director of The Louisiana Methodist. The report notes multiple pastor reassignment across the Ruston and Shreveport area with several ministers moving to new charges and districts.

Gay M. Hicks First Methodist Alexandela Luman B. Dous Jas Carrollston Avene New Orleans Ruston Louisiana Methodist Conference Shreveport Lingala Parish J. KR. Hourne C. B. White Louistant Methodist Children’s Wo Waunhin Cancrytus Pearlye Mauve Westey Foundation Leansan Tech Ane Henry C. Blount Lowisiana Methodist, State Publica Hepsien Pelians Gave Methodist Church Key Jolly Lappe Wag Rae Hussharee Satem-lilly and Peg Sawyer Fa Horentiogt Wicks Atexaneds J. Henry Boywrten Bowden Carrollian Avenue Methodis Sicks Trinity Church Cigt Sears Douglas Wa Carrollton Avenue Finn

Hilton 71 Dies After Lengthy Illness in Lincoln Parish

Thomas A Hilton 71 a lifelong Lincoln Parish resident died Monday at Rusuit Hospital at 2 30 a m after a long illness Funeral services were held at 9 o clock from the chapel of Ivlatck Funeral Home Rev J T Dars pastor of Cook Taplist Churn with burial in Wilder Cemetery He is survived by his wife Mrs Hiltons two daughters Mrs M Patterson Rubin and Mrs N Arnold Baton Rouge and one son Jamie A Hilton name misspelled in source

Thomas A. Hilton Cookestown Rusuit Iilvatck J.T. Dars Cook Taplist Wilder Cemetery Mer Hilton Seas Lincoln Parish Fis Wiglow

Break-In At White Buick Steals About $120

Police report a break-in at a White Buick on Sunday night. About $70 to $120 was taken from a cash machine, with mud on the scene and a failed attempt to crack the steel safe using a light tool. Muddy tracks indicated entry through a window on the east side of the shop.

Buick Ani

Rites Held for Mrs Johnson Lifelong Ruston Resident

Funeral services for 82 year old resident Mrs Johnson were held Thursday at the chapel of Keal Home with Rev Jo officiating and burial at the local cemetery. Survivors include one daughter and one son, both of Ruston, and two sons, Platt and R. G. Choudrant.

Johnson Dent Ruston Westelock Thurson Kecal Westbrook Spital Miss T. Wis Platt R. G. Choudrant

May Meeting Of H D Club At Mrs Upchurch Home

The H D Club held its May gathering at Mrs R E Upchurch's home on May 21 with 11 members present. Mrs B G McKee led, minutes and roll call were by secretary Lamar Colvin, and a Leader Training demonstration on outdoor cooking was given in the absence of the nutrition leader. A series of reports followed, cookery samples were shared, and games entertained the group. The hostess served cake, whipped cream, drinks, and a barbecue chicken meal with baked potatoes, corn, and foil baked bananas. Corn in the husk was demonstrated with husk removal and quick cooking tips. The group adjourned to meet in June with Mrs C F Alexander.

Huly H.D. Club R. E. Upchurch B. G. McKee Lamar Colvin C. F. Alexander

Ruston Names Appear In Arcadia Grisby Listing

A fragmentary list includes Jones of Arcadit Grisby Simngho John Allen Jenkins of Ruston Charles Arthur Kilgore of Ruston William F Wil son of Oakland Calif and Benjamin F in Ruston.

Dewey Brothers Dies in West Monroe Burial in Ruston

C. H. Dewey Brothers, 59, a retired West Monroe grocer, died at his home Monday at 12 40 p m. He leaves a widow Vertie Holland of Ruston and a daughter Bill Spurgeon of Shreveport a son Johnny Brothers of West Monroe three brothers and two sisters and one granddaughter. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery Ruston with Kil Patrick Funeral Home in charge. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge at Austin.

Brothers Ouachita Parsh Edgewood Baptist Church West Monroe Masonic Lodge Austin Bill Spurgeon Shreveport Johnny Brothers J. F. Brothers W. A. Brothers Mont

The Idea of Separate Directors Ease Calls Home

Planning a trip or long stay, the ad promotes using a telephone to stay in touch with home or office. It touts a free booklet The Voice with Smiles on how to develop a more pleasing telephone manner. The message suggests easier contact through dedicated lines or directors to reach family, emphasizing low cost.

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