Riser Reunion Planned for Ruston June 17 1962
The first Riser Family Reunion is set for the third Sunday in June 1962 at the Fair Grounds in Ruston from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rev. James Evans of Monroe will address the group at noon. Descendants and kin from Monroe, Shreveport, Winnfield, Jackson, Mississippi, and others are invited. Many Risers have not met locally, and the meet may become an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Riser
Fair Grounes Hore
Ruston
James Evans
St. Marks Methodist Church
Monroe
Evans
Tom Riser
Louisiana
Shreveport
Winnfield
Fairgrounds
Jackson
Miss
Pallas
Tex
H. C. Finley
Lisamore
Jack Riser
Riser Road
Virta ‘Thompson
Miss Say Riser
Patsy Riser
J. T. Riser
Sallie Water
Charles Terri
Benne
Duncan Tvl
Roy Lupiss
Ane
Meeker Loyd
Mes
Toad
Aller
Benezel
Jonesville
Iooks
CoCuuntey
Cyandyia
Theo Wy Stephenson
Wilson Boye
Viicily
Co Vualley
Jimmie Woods
Huey Podasta
Tons Nazeel
Stes Charly
Stephenson
Mir
Saul Mum
TA Hood
Moy
Bill Ile
Donald Bragzel
Homer
Gare
Matty Dameron
Lid
Leachman and Kelley Set June 4 Wedding at New Hope
The forthcoming marriage of Brenda Joy Leachman and Charles Henry Kelley is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Leachman of Chowdrant. The couple plans to wed June 4 at the New Hope Baptist Church with the ceremony conducted by the pastor and attended by family and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Joy Leachman
Charles Kelly
New Hope Church
Dienda Doy Leachman
Charles Henry Kelley
Martle
L. L. Leachman
Chowdrant
Atvs. Burvis [Kelley
Farmerville
New Hope Baptiat Church
Simsboro Garden Club Furnishes Flowers At Hospital
The Simsboro Garden Club announces it will arrange flower arrangements in the reception rooms of Lincoln General Hospital during the summer. Mrs. Maurine Mullins, treasurer of the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary and president of the Simsboro Garden Club, leads the local effort with help from area residents including Dr and Mrs Themis and other Ruston contributors who provided gladiolus tents in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro Garden Club
Maurine Mullins
Women's Hospital Ausiliary
Himsboro Gar
Fen Club
Simebara Garten Club
Lincoln General Hospital
Ruston
Amon Wheat
Masdah A. Themis
The Telephone Number Plate and How It Works
A Ruston feature explains the telephone's inner complexity with 472 parts and 60 raw materials. It notes Bell System stats, including 7.6 million new sets last year and vast steel, plastic, aluminum, copper, and brass use. The piece details the three part area code office and four digit number that uniquely identifies a phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell System
Ruston
Frasier Reunion Draws Large Culbertson Attendance
The Frasier Reunion at Corny Lake drew many attendees including Mr and Mrs Sonny Bennett of Maoniie visiting Shreveport. Rain cut the day but the event remained well attended with men and women from local families, noting a recent birth and visitors from Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Thur
Oldhom Place
Aoe
Sonny Bennett
Maoniie
Shreveport
Gilly Brothers
Witte Pind
Billy Brothers
Sue
Randy Patterson
Alexandria
Titans
Corny Lake
Tas Reau
Ash Snott
Alesandrict
Lien Raster
Corinth Children Invited to Register for Bible School
Local notice calls all children in the Corinth community to enroll in the Vacation Bible School start. Mrs C W Stephenson Jr and Mrs Dob Bowley are listed among organizers with Rev Tisdale and others noted as visiting and assisting at homes and in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
C. W. Stephenson JR
Wall Sea
Dob Bowley
Ruston
Bate Nie
Alabama Bro James Moore To Preach Sunday
James Moore of Ruston will preach at Lone And a Baptist Church Sunday. Fellowship follows night service. Various local residents and families are noted visiting, hosting, or ill, with multiple social updates and community notices from Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
James Moore
Jacek Henty
B.C. Novers
May Iryant
Ruston
L. Reege
Rockdale
Tesas
AL. Olstead
Lou Tednepeth
W. Monroe
Holsteads
Preston Price
J. R. Dye
Jack Henry
Royce Holley
Milton’ Henry
Alabatut
Wedph
Ruel Hattaway entertaining guests in Providence
Sunday guests gathered at Mr and Mrs Ruel Hattaway including Claude Higgens Cecil Higgens Jimmy Higgens and family from Saline Shreveport Carthage Texas plus many locals. The write up notes cleaning of Providence cemetery, weather affected attendance and lists numerous visitors and relatives across several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
The
Ruel Hattaway's
FB. T. Singleton
Ruel Mattaway
Claude Higgens
Cecil Higgens
Saline
Jimmy Higgens
Shreveport
Trattaway
Carolyn
Carthage
Texas
F. T. Singleton
G. P. Cooper
Providence Cemtery
Hoys
Jimmy Johnson
Jerry
Tommy Singleton
David Lavance
Delton Javance
Jerry Johnson
Arcadia
Larry Johnson
Olen Johnson
Gail Cobb
Peggy Singleton
Lenthley
Singeeton
FT. Singleton
Pole Singleton
Johnny Doss
Stevie Cooper
Tad
Cgrearge
Cleon Bell
W. A. Bell
Patsy
Carrol Fowler
New Orleans
Lille Sunday School Class Meeting at the Church
The Lille Sunday School class met at noon in the church with Mrs. Chloe Murphy presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs. Iett, reports given by Mrs. Ray Watts, and business matters discussed before adjournment. The note mentions Mrs. TL Cheatwood ill in Arcadia hospital and includes religious reflections and a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Chloe Murphy
A. L. Johnston
Claudia Bart. Iett
Ray Watts
TL Cheatwood
Arcadia Hospital
Christ
Jay
Pan Merle
God
Vacation Bible School Starts At Baptist Church In Dubach
Vacation Bible School began Monday at the Dubach Baptist Church under Mrs. A Ball. The column lists numerous local visits and social events including showers and birthday party for Jimmy Killough, with many Dubach residents hosting or visiting relatives in nearby towns and states. The notes mention the Rev. Jerry Means traveling to Seattle to be beside his brother James Outz who was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ball
The
Baptist Church
Joe Fuller
Monroe
O. C. Fuller
D. W. Colvin
Jo Cal Colvin
Shreveport
Glen Colvin
Benson
Myrtie Mae Simpson
Helen Clark
Jacksonville
Fla
T. L. Brooks
Noel Butler
John Mahoney
Donna
John Jr
Tescot
Kansas
Neve Jordan
Jeff Killough
Jimmy
C. C. Colvin
Bernice
N.C. Colvin
Joe C. Smith
W.S.C
Loyd Hanna
Johnny Doss
Chester Green
Charlie J. Doss
Garland
Texas
Bobby Colvin
Alan Trammell
Grace McCullen
Jerry Means
Seattle
Washington
Means
James Outz
Ex-service men urged to locate 83rd Infantry Division members
A letter calls on readers to help locate about 30 000 former 83rd Infantry Division members missing contact since WWII. The 6th annual reunion is set for August 16 18 at the Ambassador Hotel Atlantic City New Jersey with notable speakers and the national secretary Larry Redmond listed for contact. The note closes with a house painting tip about checking window caulking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd
Louisiana
83Rd
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Ambassador
Ue Moonal
Larry Redmond
Havertown
School Continued Framings Plans for Educational Unit
The board approves expansion of the driver education program at Ruston High School for fall term and seeks assistance from teachers, Louisiana Tech, and auto dealers. Resignations and replacements occur among staff including Mrs Madge Chandler and Mrs Lou Rapp Mays. Two Negro school drivers to replace retirees, new hires at Lincoln High and Cranking, adult education totals and GED eligibility noted. Contracts for supply purchases and student insurance reviewed for later board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uzed
Rivers and Heller
Ruston High School
Mininons Salt
Hind
Louisiana Tech
Petish
Madge Chandler
Chatterbox
Lou Rapp Mays
T. R. Lewis
Ronnie Dibson
Ples Slaughter
Henry Plunder
Lincoln Tigh
Crankling
Emmons
Morelle Emmons
Payne Featured Leader in Ruston Community
Payne, prominent church deacon, former Tulstor Chamber president, and current board member, has long guided Rustin Industries and the Diamond Industries handle plant. Named Man of the Year in Ruston in 1953, he is listed in Who's Who in America and the South and Southwest, and active in the Ruston Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South and Southwest
American Moon of Science
The
Rustan Lions Club
Oil and Drilling Telegraphed Depths and Locations
The report lists multiple drilling operations with field names such as Bear Creek Field and Sailes Field. It includes test depths from 1,309 to 11,815 feet, locations described by township and range, and leaseholders like Skelly Oil Co. and the Young Drilling Co. Many wells are noted as abandoned or awaiting orders, with several tests planned in northwest proximity to New Port and Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAC N Parisiso
Marshall
Young Drilling Co
Olin Et al
Qbhin Ls
New Port
Marshall 2
Young Drilling
Lyons
Marshall A. Young Drilling Co
Otla Et al
Marshall R. Young Drilling Co
Lodge Field Islein & Caruthers
Lee & Collins
Discovery Well
Peaches and Posies Flower Show Entry Deadline Set
Garden clubs across the area must enter by Sunday for the Peaches and Posies Flower Show, part of the eleventh annual Lou isiana Peach Festival. The event is hosted by the Lincoln Garden Club Council and will take place at the Tech Student Center on June 28 from 4:00 to 9:08 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Garden Club Council
Fa. Tech
R. L. Vining
Ruston
Louisiana
Flune
Pride of the Hills
Drilling notes and field designs across Lyons area
Chart lists oil and gas wells around Lyons including depths from 689 to 9,943 feet, many dry or abandoned, with several fields named Monrore Downsville and Calhoun. It also notes design division rules for a horticultural exhibit with sections on peaches, period arrangements, and hostess tables.
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Jacek Nelson
Wimsboro
Jahn W. Nelson
Rustin
Bh Cofeng
Soreet
Culbertson Frasier
Federal Land Bank Association
M. K. Weaver Rotary Vetasuroyp
Kay Ussery
Fred Perritt
Caney
A.L. Price
Wir
Garrett
Galesland
Jim Boatner
Alton Perritt
Dubach News Vacation Bible School
Victor BL
E. C. Lederer
Alpine
Garden Council
Lingolty
Ouachita Parisil
Calhoun
Ark
Gas Co
Cheniere
Diet
Pluanult Ga & Retiring Co
R. Maynes
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Jd- Werner
Deeling
British American Oil Producing Co
D. J. Simmons & Co
Union-Cole
Union Parish
Tumble Oil & Refinines Co
Dubach State Bank
Maremerville
Triumehie Oil & Refining Co
Eugene Cots
Downsville
Chesley Pruct Drilling Co
Skuins
South Downsville
Shell Oil Co
P. S & G Inc
J. T. Spencer
Wresh
Schick
Ark-La-Tex
Ark-La-Tex Wholesale
N. Trenton ST
Service For Co. Monroe
Bastrop Ruston
St. Martinville
Morgan City
Metairie
Louisieana
Orleans
U.S.A
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