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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
7
fragmentary OCR lists names such as Cal, Mrs Dewey Campbell, Mrs Gibbs, Mr Mitchell and mentions events on Saturday and Sunday. Limited readable context suggests informal gatherings or visits rather than a formal event.
Fragmentary notice reports a dinner meeting with Mr and Mrs Harvin and Mrs James. The text mentions a Wests troop message delivery at 41 gang service but remains unclear about exact context or details.
A locally reported note details the birth of Frank William on May 25 to Mr and Mrs Bishop and family gatherings. Relatives including Rev and Mrs Westboork plus daughter Louise travel to Fort Walton Florida for a visit with Mrs Ross Langley. Visitors to Ruston and Clay areas are listed along with church attendance in Quitman and meals with local families.
The text records visits by Stephenson, Minnie Philips of Quitman, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Strong, Rev. McVay of Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hood, Mrs H. Stephenson, Nolen Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Gibson of Minden, Mrs. Gibson’s kin from Croes, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bennett, and Cecil Hood at Ruston. Also mentions Radle Hood and William Hood visits, plus trips to Texarcana, Monroe, Chalice, and ongoing social calls among local families and neighbors.
The Mes Cor area enjoyed a week end of beneficial rain that aided vegetation. Bud Martin and family visited Dayline area and fished at Lake Risteneau with mixed luck as a storm forced an early end to fishing. Sunday visitors included El Dorado Ark guests Roland Austin and Kermit Py lant and children, along with Fairbanks CH travelers Marvin Brewster and party. The carpenters near completion of a local project and family visits continued through the week end with numerous relatives from Ruston Alexandria and nearby towns.
Local notes recount visits from Malcom Thompson and family, Ivar Caskey group, and others to Arcadia residents, plus the baptism of two candidates and the birth of Melanie Gaye on June 14. Church services announced by Rev. Lamar Skinner, with matching prayers and scripture.
July meetings canceled as members store food and prefer rest through heat. Community notices note birthdays, family visits, and travels among locals from Bernice and Shreveport to Monroe and Warren Ark. Visitors include Mrs. Tillman of Shreveport and Captain Williamson's family.
A garbled excerpt mentions Frences hosps Migs Patsy Lamarane and Rev. Texsa visiting with grandparents in Lake Charles. The Riser Club plans a meeting on Thursday with Mrs Bessie Tomson Ball and Mrs Blon din offering advice.
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