Queen Dixie Gem He Captured Local Honors In Pageant
A river of names appears, detailing young women sponsored by clubs and families for the Queen Dixie Gem contest. Daughters of community leaders from Ruston to Minden perform in pageant roles, with several listed as scholarship honorees and club affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Dixie
Igh
HPSS
Pimentel
Saxoul County
Mary
Walkey
Los Amies
Leo’ Walker
Leo Amies
Pepottes
Kathy McBride
Walton
Conialite
Vicki Albritton
Berbice
Sind
Victor Albritton
Ruston Rotary Club
Louisiana Tech Engineering
Tuc
Allison
Minden
Daugh‘ter
H. D. Allison
Irby's
Amora
Barbara Fialey
Roberta. Haley
Young Women's Service Club of
Dune Wlizabeth Bogard
En Bogard
Curden Shaly “Club
Micki Detise Benson
John A. Benson
Stuston Jayceed
Avs
George W. Byrnside
Ruston council weighs power plant options and costs
The council reviews several capacity plans for an oxide ing generating plant with 9 995 Kw and compares initial installations of 6 000 Kw and 1 300 Kw steam units. May presents cost per Kw and total ten year investments for diesel and steam turbine options alongside revenue projections and bond funding needs. Membership notes include local scholarship sponsorships by clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Sted Alpine
Ruston
Tare General Fund
Cornell
Bill Moran
Peach Festival 1961 will crown queen at Howard Auditorium
Parade officials announce a Friday night finale for the Louisiana Peach Festival. Twenty six girls compete for Peach Queen and twenty one for Princess Peach honors as Co Faulk leads planning and local supporters expect strong returns for the industry boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss
Susan Byrnside
George
W. Byrnside
Ruston Lions Club
Howard Auditorium
Dixie Gemet
Unclear request about council rate and service contract
Fragmentary note questions a rate to AED before council, mentions power needs and city payment, references a consultant firm for services. Key details are missing, making precise summary impossible.
Oscar Turner Funeral Rites Held In Ruston
Funeral services for Oscar B. Turner of Ruston were held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hender son officiating. Interment followed at Wilder Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Thomas Dulaney of Memphis and Miss Bertha Turney of Ruston, two sisters Mrs. M. Barry and Mrs. Cara way, three brothers L. L. Turner Howard Turner and E. B. Turner, and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar B. Turner
Tuston
Shreveport
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
H. &. Henderson
Southside Baptist
Wilder Cemetery
Kilpatricks
Thomas Dulaney
Memphis
Tenn
Bertha Turney
Rustony Noson
Bobby ‘Turner
Rus ‘Ton
Barry Fl Koren
Carol
Caraway
Tyler
Tex
L. L. Turner
Howard Turner
8. B.turner
Ruston
Prayers and Updates for Mrs C B Henry and Others
Community notes extend prayers and well wishes to Mrs C B Henry of Arcadia Hospital facing a malignant disorder and to Mr Zeke Fields in Shreveport Veteran's Hospital after a stroke. Also praised are Mrs Dee Sanford and Mr Andy Harrison for nursing and help at home. Weekend visits and local greetings follow among neighbors and families across Arcadia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Henry
Arcadia Hospital
Zeke Fields
Veteran's ‘Hospital
Shreveport
Dee Sanford
C. B. Henry
Andy Harrison
New
Jerry Ward
Haven Woodard
Mabk Hood
Viola
Judy Fallin
Dodson
Elbe School
Wiley Woodard
Fredrick Woodard
Mack Hood
Vicx
Jack Henry
B. Henry
Alberta Hood
Vi¢Tonia' Sutton
Hood
Lou Eubanks
Robert Eubanks
George Reese
Roy Edmiston
Reese
Allen Deubunse
Ernest Weir
Burgess Reese
Neter Harris
Vert Beard Margia Ann Murphy
Judy Beard
Thomas Calvin Ang
Ollie’ Richardson
Albert Woodard
Mineral Springs News Roundup From Ruston Visit Notes
Mineral Springs correspondent reports hospital stays for Mrs. Yas and Mrs. Jack Hepler in Ruston. Families including Fallman, Franklin, Duke, Duke, Culver, and Franklin attended a Galtman reunion near Ruston on June 11. Several residents returned home from visits, and notes a goat rain as much needed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
T Yas
Ruston Hospital
Jack Hepler
Finis Fallmiin
Toledo
Alfred Franklin
J. W. (Guek)pi
J. P. Duke
J. W. Duke
J. Puke
Garland Duke
Bill Culver
William Franklin
Richard Franklin
Ruston
Nugh Stuck
Gyle
Peach Industry Boosted by Goodwill Tour and Policy Talk
A Louisiana extension bulletin urges readers to study Farm Bill proposals and participate in policy, praising the Goodwill Tour for raising peach awareness. Authorities acknowledge broad cooperation from growers, officials, and Queen Billie Sue, noting peaches are plentiful. The piece highlights dairy tips with peaches and offers Cobbler recipes from the Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibus Fay
Rt Sfeee
Epony
Louisiana Agriculture Fixtension Service
Bia
Agriculture Extension Office
U.S
Aqobwill
Ruston
Tech
Asher (Han
Pmiehtoeeer
Ragan Maddan
Preston Hardage
C. E. Faulk, Jr
Billie
Sue
Ayar
Trn
The
Louisiana
Senator Long seeks higher Federally matched welfare payments
Washington D C Senator Agsell B Langs of Louisiana won Senate Finance Committee approval for raising the Federally matched maximum welfare payments to the aged blind and disabled from 65 to 67 50 per month The change would add about 2 5 million dollars annually in Federal funds for Louisiana and may help avoid welfare cuts The senator credited Senator Kerr of Oklahoma for support and urged quick Senate House approval
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Agsell B. Langs
Louisiana
Senate Fine’ Committee
Long
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Finance Committee
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Local Social Notes From Texas and Ruston Visits
Dsmith Texas visits with relatives including Mrs John Franklin and family. Bible school ends after a joyful week for children. Willan Franklin and Richard Franklin hosted in Ruston. Ira Pumas of Farmerville joined J P Duke household. Garland Duke and Mr Duke hosted Monday. Clara Gallman and Fifi, Pearl Walker, Wilma Dean, and Iain Franklin shared Thursday dinner with Mrs Rivs. Alved Franklin mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dsmith
Texas
John Franklin
Bible School
Willan Franklin
Richard Franklin
Ruston
Ira Pumas
Farmerville
J. P. Duke
Garland Duke
Clara Gallman
Pearl Walker
Wilma Dean
Iain Branklin
Mian Rivs
Alved Franklin
Local Witnesses Plan Houston District Convention
Rus ton Jehovah's Witnesses prepare to depart for the United Worshipers district convention in Houston Texas. More than 16 000 delegates from 37 states and four foreign countries are expected at the Ganyon Citys Sam Houston Coliseum June 27 July 2. Principal speaker N H Knorr president of the Watchtower Society will give the main address on July 2 on When All Nations Unite Under Gods Kingdom. Local meetings at 607 S Monroe St will be suspended during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganyon
Sam Stouston Coliseum
Hasty Said
N. H. Knorr
Watchtower Society
Witnesses' International
New York
S. Monroe] St
IUBACH vf 8,090 Ruston Phone Books Being Sent
Ruston telephone directory with blue cover mailed to all subscribers. Direct dialing between Ruston and Dubach and Simsboro Grambling and Choudrant starts June 24 with over 40 000 nationwide reach after September 17. Directory explains direct distance dialing steps and area codes. Names listed include Emma Kate Silles Marjie Diamond Elaine Taylor and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Dubach
Siamsboro
Grambling
Chondrant
Dbubach
Simsbom
Patricia Deason and Larry Stanley Wed in Hico Church
Patricia Deason and Larry Roger Stanley exchanged marriage vows at Harmony Chapel Methodist Church in Hico. The ceremony featured yellow geraniums and lavender mums, with Rev. Paul Cassels officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Oleiy Denison and the late Mr. Deason, wore an organza over taffeta gown with embroidered face appliques and seed pearl accents. The reception followed with a wedding cake and crystal punch service, and the couple plans to reside in Leesville where he will teach and direct music at Leesville High School. The event included attendants, guests, and a rehearsal dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrinny
Harmony Chapel
tHico
Patricia
Ann Deason
Games
Oleiy Denison
Mr. Deason
Larry Roger Stanley
L. H. Stanley
Mindert
Paul Cassels
Tessier City
Chapel Pratt
Salt Amsor
Winnsboro
Barbara Afr Love
Linville
Artiede Colonial
Haratt
Pete Ee
Perry Rex
Mindon
BU Huffetighler
Alexande
Tonis
Maorg
Lanist
Pat Wells
Austha
R. Mvapbstor
Darlene Sre
S. We Wikiamson
Jan Wilamson
Pater
Stanley
Louisiana Tech
Phi Baypa Khi Honop Society
Omleyun Deby
Leesville
Leesville High School
Bill Smith
Dubach
J. A. Doss
R. J. Fuller
J. E. ,Boss
Rey
and Must Stith
Quota Club Inducts Four New Members
Ruston’s Quota Club welcomed four new members at its bi monthly meeting at Phil's Steak House. Inducted were Mrs. Eilen Chew Mrs. Frances Somrall Mrs. Maria Irby Mrs. Mavis DeFreese and Miss Eugenia Smith. The president Mrs. Elaine Taylor presided and received a travel gift for her upcoming trip to St Louis for the Quota Club International convention beginning June 18. Plans include luncheon honoring Festival Court and Peach Festival sponsorship with five contest categories and a Peach Festival float sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Phil
Eilen Chew
Frances Somrall
Maria Irby
Mavis DeFreese
Eugenia Smith
Elaine Taylor
St. Louis
Austen Club
Quota Club International
Quota
Louisiana Tech
Robbie Ann Willard
Roy Willards
Robbie Willard
Princess Peach
Billy Moores
June Ellen. Moore
June Ellen
Nelle Moore
Edyth Rice
Mel
Dorothy Mabry
Loraine Howard
Lizzie Shinpuch
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Ara Ae Narisay
San- Weaver
Shy Si
Wea
Beverly Ann Burnside
Jonnor Guida
Howard Auditor
Princess
Holle
Spears
Scan
Estry
Queen
Kappa
Ang
Nirginia
Lee Stewart
Janenbiero
Jackie ‘Guess Blewart
Reggie Ann Walker
Winnfield Lion's Club
Anresepiinn
Nancy Garrison
Lekter M. Garrison
Ruston High School
National Honor Society
Fredrica Lee
D. Atdasparen
Littera Club
Peppettes and Agurer
Katherine Abege
Roland Abere
Kit Kat Klub
Diory
Bludyat Council
Linda Lou Kavanaugh
JH. Kavenaugh
Bhe Wonghenors
Teres
Wan Mise Eniity
Mary Ellen ‘Blackwell
Lok
Lloyd Blackwell
Kiwanis
Wasn
Lyon's Club
Beverly Anne Burnside
Burnside
Green Thumb
Garden Club
Gail Knolls
Clarence Knolls
Harold Montgomery Feed
Barbara Mune Bradley
James H. Bradley
Arts Club
Lynn Anne Lay
Vernon R. Lay, Jr
van Co
Culture Guild
Dune Ellen Moore
Billy Moore
Ruston Quota Club
Ann Woodard
Jimmy Woodard
Kathy Lynn Milner
John C. Milner
Deborah Elizabeth Newman
Esthman
Arace
Oscar Turner
Mineral Springs
Lil
Arsvance
Fredeer Howe
Champion Cobblers
Senator Long
Ruston Jehovah's Witnesses
Houston
United Worshipers
David J. Hasty
Iubach
Duhark
Wee Veals
Dudley Cowan
Southern Bel
Ruston Ready
Strasboro
Emma Kate Silles
Marjie Diamond
Marjorie Diamond
Loraine Tawar
Ann Sweats
Louise Faulk
Opal Choate
Mary Townsend
Wanda Gibson
Liliia Foster
Bess Minxwell
Lizzie Shinpoch
Ekogenia Dawson
Rable Willard
Fairy McBride
June Mowe
Ols Peden
Louise Carter
Sallie Beasley
Hess Cook
Harmoean Rowe
Patricia Deason
Larry Stanley
Hico Church
Tasty
United States
Canada
Europe
Mrs
Larry R. Stanley
Nat'l
Farm Loan Association
M. K. Weaver
Tnoom 406
Reiner Ole
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