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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
13
In Tuesday's primary results for the 28th Senator and Clerk of Court in Lincoln Parish, R. Patton leads with 5,351 votes vs 3,987 for his opponent. Precinct tallies list Hinton and Patton strong in different locales, with Ledbetter and Neill also appearing for Clerk counts.
In district race tallies across precincts including Main Fire Station Hinton leads Patton 194 to 13 while Clark Ledbetter and Neill split votes at various polling sites. Other wards show Hinton and Patton trading gains with Ledbetter and Neill in several counts as precincts report figures.
Mrs Oren Sholars of Dubach Louisiana celebrated her 80th birthday with a prebirthday buffet and a Sunday dinner on February 19. Family and friends attended from Arkansas Texas and Louisiana including former pastor Dr J C Murphy and many relatives. Mrs Sholars native of Wikin Parish is one of three surviving siblings of twelve and has five daughters and one son. Grandparents numbered 16 and great grandparents eight.
Ward seven precinct results list Senator Finton 42, Patton 127, Clerk Ledbetter 15, Neill 95. Ward eight precinct results show Senator Inter 70, Patton 117, Clerk Ledbetter 121, Neill 67. In Hilly area, Senator Hinton 19, Patton 39, Clerk Ledbetter 46, Neill 13.
Mrs. A Bull Dubach and Mrs. Jess Moore entertained on Tuesday February 28 with a party for Mark Moore who turned four. Mrs. O L White and Mrs. P C Aycock visited in Shreveport on Wednesday, while Mrs. Q D Pendegrass returned Sunday from Oklahoma City where she had spent the past week with Tommy Pendegrass.
The column records numerous weekend visits and hospitality in Benton including Teva and other families from nearby towns. Guests noted include Mr. and Mrs. Rome Mra, Miss Maida Jean Larance, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Larance, Mrs. Jewel Dougdale, Judy, Mr. and Mrs. James Dougdale, Clyde Causey, and many others from Monroe, Ruston, and Shreveport areas.Also mentioned are residents under medical care, travel to and from military bases, and a golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muntele on February 26, 1956. Readers are alerted to local hospital visits, church and club participation, and upcoming community events.
Mrs C B Henry hosts visitors including Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hammons and family from Bossier City and Mr and Mrs H D Hammons. Joe Harrell and family of Shreveport visit H C Henry and Elmer Harrell. Mrs H F Harrison returns home after Arcadia hospital stay. Others include Mrs H B Wilson, Mrs E M Davidson, John Carter, and Mr J J Sanders visiting various local households over the weekend.
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