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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1960

Page

6

Quota Club Endorses Motion Against Crime Films

The Rabied Quota Club held its February luncheon at the Southerner with 21 members as they adopted a resolution from the Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church urging an end to crime and immoral movies. The group agreed to pressure theatre management and to enlist film industry cooperation for cleaner screenings. Miss Lillian Miondin was named a Miss Lincoln Parish contestant. A hearing clinic for children flagged in screenings was scheduled for March 15 led by Dr. H. H. Harms.

Women's Missionary Union The First Baptist Church Quota Club Wis Brigget Barcot Women's Missionary Union of the Ruston Louisiana Lillian Miondin J. A. Blondin June Moore Heal Unit H. H. Harms

Temple Workers Class Meets With Mrs Adams

The Temple Workers Sunday School Class met at Mrs. B. P. Adams Marel 10 for a regular business and social meeting co hosted by Mrs. R. C. Goins. The president Mrs. Adams led, opening prayer by Colvin, devotional by Mrs. Valentine on faith tested from Job and 43rd chapter. Minutes read and approved, reports heard, visitation discussed, prayer closed by Mrs. Mellon. social hour and refreshments followed.

Temple Workers iMrs B. P. Adams R. C. Goins Adams Jed Colvin N. 5S Business Inn J. W. Mellon

Old custom of churchgoers sharing meals described in Greenville

The article recalls early Greenville settlers who traveled from New Hope after Sunday services to visit and dine with friends and neighbors. It notes families such as the Griffins and Hamiltons sharing meals at local homes in era of horse and buggy, and mentions Wallace Shields’ hospitalization in Shreveport and family news in a later update.

Esrold Griffin Milies Sunnay New Hope Fort Colving Mitchell Rubye Hamiltons Dowel Wiliamson Watson Tova Greet Enai Mary Beth Griffin Stone Creek Old D'Arborine Wexler Lorgette Hieids New Flope Kenehen Mammions Jewell Williamson Wallace Shields Veterans’ Hospital Shreveport Emma Crosby Migs Filma Croshy

Choudrant H D Club March Meeting Held at Togans Home

The Choudrant Meme Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. V. Togan's home with seventeen members present. President Mrs. J. M. Britt led opening, minutes reviewed on Consumer Education and Gardening, and Mrs. Ona Bloncha gave a demonstration on Buying Ready Made Garments. A social hour followed with refreshments. next hostess list announced for future meetings.

Choudrant H.D. Club Choudrant Meme Demonstration Club W. V. Togan J. M. Britt Ona Bloncha Simmie Whitman

Fragmented reminiscences and community anecdotes from Ruston gathering

Narrative sketches detail visits, meals, and social events in Ruston last weekend with names such as Beth Griffin Robby Griffin Johnny Nichol and Vivian Griffin. The piece notes dinner at Johnny’s grandparents house and a fire safety incident on a street near Watson Green, along with mentions of Mrs Chiva Farmer and local shop workers.

Robby Griffin Johnny Michal Johnny Ohn Wille Gils Chi Green Wilbur Starris West Aire Delimiy Robby Madison Greer Johnny Nichol Felon Wilbur Hart Barden Watson Green Vivian Griffin Glenda West Monroe Vivian O. J Maine Smith Beth pTa Mamie

Groundhog Day Woes and Family News from Hancock Store

Local column laments Groundhog Day weather and reflects on persistent rain snow and ice. Writer shares family updates including newborn granddaughter Cynthia Carol Stewart weighing 8% pounds and praise for proud parents. Also notes visits from Robert Stewart of Farmerville and Aussie Langston of Texas plus a brief letter from a young nephew.

Sam Amel Robert Stewart Farmerville Stewart John Howard Revel Iit Revel Aussie Langston Texas

Cemetery Meeting Set For March 22

The Vienna cemetery hosts its annual business meeting on Tuesday March 22 at 7 30 PM at felub house. All interested are asked to attend to elect officers and complete yearly pass. The column also notes local club activities and community condolences, including a funeral in Gibsland Louisiana and sympathy extended to families.

Tom Judd Vienna Cemetery Felub House Blonilla Alabama John Mobley Turner

Local Church News and Community Notes March 17 1960

Thursday events at First Baptist Church include Day of Prayer attendance and offerings. Mina Basvis donated a quilt to a family, with Dr A B Newnan and Rev Melevin present. Melville elected Protestant leader for 1960, Clayton Meknskle plans travel to Farrington New Mexico.

Fife Mina Basvis Alo Newnan Mele N. Mex L. Ke, Hoste Hester Vari Lines Elliot Nelson First Baptist Church Mark Holtzclaw Jo Ann New Orleans Mark Ray Watts Paula i Nannie Watts Nome Monroe Arkansas A. TK Lyon Sr Veterans’ Hospital Alesandra Hew White Shreveport

Dubach Family Welcomes New Grandson Kathy Lynn

Mr and Mrs Armand Ball Jr of Nashville Tenn are proud parents of a daughter Kathy Lynn born March 4 1960 Internal grandmother is Mrs Bryant Hodges of Grastviaw Ia Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A B Dubach Also mentioned are relationships and visits among relatives in Louisiana and nearby towns with several names and places cited as part of social notes

Rags Armand, Ball Jr Nashville, Tenn Kathy Lynn Muarch 4 Bryant Hodges Grastviaw A. B. Ban Rdubach Aot Hallingsworth Willam Morro Vist W. de Colvin Gollvin G. C. Pardwell Minden Huey Hedgepeth Maurine Hedgapeth Winnshare Aml J. J. Smith Lavaga Haghlad Shreveport Jock Hunt And

Pineville Sunday Driving Incident Details Surface

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday driving event involving a nameless Mr and Mrs Fall and their children, with mentions of Binday and UMS. The text is garbled, offering no clear dates, places beyond Pineville, or outcomes. Further readable details are needed for a precise item.

Pineville Binday

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