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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

3

Ruston Lead at Hays Station Visitors From South Carolina

Mr. and Mrs. Vaneh Deed from South Carolina visited Ate and Mrs. Wayrien Watcom last week. Mr. and Mrs. Plan wa Voys returned home in 1s. Springs. The vacation with Vien attends Mr. and Mrs. Will Watts. Atps. Trving Pilereen and Ate. Mark Tiana have reted the pa boon the Rustot hospial cai are in provints.

Mtrs Plan Wa Vien Will Watts Atps Mark Tiana Vrs Wttees Tps Mer

Unclear OCR narrative with names and places

Fragmentary historical notice mentions Parkroan Tait and various individuals, dates, and places with disjointed phrases. Readers should interpret as a partial, nondirectional item lacking coherent events or outcomes.

Good Attendance For Vacation School At Mineral

The settlers and families attend vacation school at Mineral this week. Mr and Mrs Franklin and family, including Mae and Dar Deenas, visited in town. William Franklin wore the Sunday best, and neighbors Ates Huston and Clovis Ricks joined in meals and afternoon visits.

Ale Franklin Ilde Watts Fis Duke Mae xl Mae Merville William Franklin Ates Huston Xoes Clovis Ricks W. Ricks Allon Franklin Res Ord Norman Tilbury Abie

Riser Reunion Draws Over 150 Members Across Towns

Henry G reports the Riser Family Reunion in Monroe drawing more than 150 attendees from Ruston Shreveport Winnfield and other communities. Rev James Govans of Marks Methodist spoke on heritage while Walter Riser of Castro served as first president and organizers praised Andrew Hiser and Jake Spears for making the event a success. The group plans to meet the third Sunday in June at the Fair Grounds in Ruston with ongoing efforts to grow the reunion each year.

Henry G Riser Ruston Table Rock Shrove Roel Wininfield Alenroe W Manvee Castor Walter Riser Castro Gil Mary Riser Winnfield Crem Thaetwell Hiser Bui Adalat Andrew Hiser Mikias Awecess Jake Spears

Local notices and family news from a small town

Reading through a crowded page, the column mentions chairs from Spears Funeral Home quoted by Dr. J Oscar Grade, a request to reserve a puppy for Kathy Tom, Kathy enjoys a little affection, Miss Sarah Wafer returns from Japan to stay with her mother Mrs Lattie Wafer, Miss Gillian Nelson visiting from Moushton, Bobby Bayd planning a camping trip with Richard Springer and son John, the Riser Family reunion dominating the day, and two elderly attendees aged about 80 and 81 who declined to reveal their exact ages.

Spears J. Oscar Grade Dante Mes C. Wapnon Kathy Tom Kathy Sarah Wafer Japan Lattie Wafer Gillian Nelson Moushton John W. Nelson Bobby Bayd Richard Springer John Lucky Lee Riser Sam Hfe Jack Benny

Choosing Lamps For The Home Demonstration By Mrs Clay

Mrs Jean Clay presented Choosing and Using Lamps on the Home on Tuesday afternoon June 17 at Mrs RR GC Mattison’s home with Mattison hosting. Devotional by Mrs Neuville opened the meeting, roll counted, and household hints shared. Reports on Nutrition and Home Management were given, refreshments served, and the upcoming lawn meeting planned with prize drawn by Ruth Kavanaugh.

FA. Hinton Jean Clay RR. GC. Mattison Mattison

Services Held In New Educational Building

Services were held in the new educational building of the First Methodist church with Rev. Jerry Means as pastor. The community praises the planning and construction of the new worship space. Becky Jo Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore, was born June 12 and welcomed by her brother Sick, with maternal and paternal grandparents named. Various local families shared visits and greetings over the weekend, including dinners and church attendance across the area. Memorial Day services were noted for Prospert Chapel with memorial preacher and invited attendees, and a church event scheduled for Grace Church on Sunday morning.

A. Ball First Methodist Jerry Means Bro Means Jesse Moore Becky Jo Sick Joe Priestly Vicksburg du. M. Moore Marion N.C. Colvin Harry Dabbineau Judy James Shreveport Clyde Colvin Independence M. C. Colvin Robert Colvin Merniece Gene Ball Mary Louise Joy Yas J. A. Ball Alto Charles Vaughn Mary Neila Monroe Alv Bull Hollingsworth William Willie W. J. Colvin Alm Tatum Cal Colvin

Resounding Call to Unity in Times of Change

A clergyman addresses readers with emphasis on marriage and social harmony. He urges calm amidst shifting norms, reflects on vows and commitment, and speaks to communities about upholding moral responsibility as they navigate contemporary challenges. He ends with a call for reflection and mutual support.

Weekend Visit Notes From Local Families

A reader reports social visits over the weekend as Mrs. J. W. Colvin spent time with her son and Mrs. Air and Mrs. Thomas Tlenry and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Honry, extending family time in Monroe.

J. W. Colvin Air Thomas Tlenry Menroe R. OT. Honry

Hancock's Store Church Building Plan Advances

The Mineral Springs community reports progress on a church building project with plans for Vacation Bible School starting June 18. The Sunday School expansion, new members Pred Barmore Ted Bamore Rodger Dale Olwell Tony Bilberry, and baptisms last Sunday are noted. Upcoming meetings and local visits are listed as part of the church and community activities.

Neivel Boynine Theauedy Baumeleses Tham Bose Eiveryone Buneay School Mineral Springs Jeans BT. U Barmore Ted Bamore Rodger Dale Olwell Tony Bilberry Gort W.m.ul Ure Bible School Cour Regula Tania Surat Tree Avery

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