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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1960

Page

7

Lincoln Parish sale auction of parsonage in Salem La

Public auction notice for the Salom Hilly Methodist Church parsonage in Salem Louisiana to be sold to the highest bid at 2 00 p m on March 3 1960 The house with two beds living room dining room kitchen and bath must be moved off church property The Parish reserves right to accept or reject any bids Meeting minutes note regular session March 1960 at the Lincoln Parish Courthouse Ruston with Parish officials present The report covers rural road improvements and administrative actions including voter registrar retirement replacement and library demonstration materials

Salom - Hilly — Methodist Church Salem Lincoln Lincoln PariGteshobisiana Ruston Lima John A. Mitchell J. E. Delony

Rabid Fox Killed In Frazier Barn

In Rock Corner, J R Sullivan reports a rabid fox killed in the Frazier barn. The text also lists local social visits and weather notes from the community, mentioning Rev Morgan, Miss Linda Franklin, and others. It records illnesses of Ralph and Mrs Greggery and a birthday party at the Frasier home.

Rock Corner Frazier Barn J. R. Sullivan Dutton Mr. Sullition J. R. Frasier Paul Frasier Morgan Linda Franklin Jean Holtsclaw Woodrow Duke Louis Edmison Bud Howard Vinle Luneford MM. D, Hancock Jewel Kierber Ragan Brewster Elton Frasier

Antioch birthday and parish meeting mix of notices

Mrs. Alice Hines celebrated her 83rd birthday with family at the home of her daughter in Antioch. Kimberley Nell was born Friday March 11 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. New residents Sybil Dring and V McKibbon welcomed. Lincoln Parish Police Jury discussed road damages and adjourned after routine parish affairs.

Alice Hines Lamar Cargill Skeets" Hines Dick Hines Fl Dorado Garland Henley Mrs. Egan -Outts Mira; Ga C. ‘J. Dring Lu “Russel Dean Cardwell Kimberley Nell Sybil Dring V. McKibbon JA. Mitchell Lincoln Parish Eddie Evans

Mrs Tom Fields 92nd Birthday Observed

Mrs Tom Fields marks her 92nd birthday with family in Holstead on Tuesday March 15 Mrs Les ter McEachern of Texarkana Texas visits and Nettie stays with her acting as daughter figure Though not adopted Nettie is treated as a daughter by the Fields family Neighbors and relatives in the E Dorado area also visit and send regards.

Alabama Tom Fields Av. Holstead Lester McEachern Texarkana Tex

Pesnells Down With Influenza At Hays Station

Local notes report Mr and Mrs J C Pesnel down with flu and a flurry of visits as neighbors and relatives from Shreveport Ruston Monroe Arcadia Simsboro and Dubach travel through. Community events include Antioch Home Demonstration Club meeting and a white elephant auction for Red Cross raising 11 dollars and 75 cents.

Antioch, Home Nixs Duddy Smelley Red Cross Antioch- Simsboro M.Y.F Dubach Frank ‘Trussell Harold Trussell Ruston Jerry’ Baremore Shreveport

Visit of Bosster and friends amid hospital update

Song of Bosster visited the A Halsteads Sunday afternoon. Friends of Jack Frenry rejoice as he returns home from Home Hospital after stafe surgery and enjoys visitors. Mr and Mrs Morris Murphy visited Mrs J K Murphy and Mrs Inca Statiell in Shreveport Sunday. Vert Beard is not feeling well while others listed include Mrs Ray Watts Aides and Tom Combs.

Song of Bosster A. Halsteads Jack Frenry Home Hospital Morris Murphy J. K. Murphy Inca Statiell Shreveport Vert Beard Ray Watts Tom Combs T.A. Larance V. C. Larrance Warren Ark Fred Larance Rhodes Fred Gary, Kuthy Douglas Crawford Chinky Tainham A. C. Alexander Billy Myrrtis Salem Tilly Parsonage Ab J. E. Delony T .Payne G. Meker T.upehardh C. Larance R.S. Larance Bill Jones J. T. Payne Leon Winklem Pineville Lat Minden Hospital Virginia Larande Hilda Triton Lana Ruth Tengle Cayal Ann Larance dil’Sim V. C. Laranee Churel Rome Colvin Hell Harald Purnteam Purnhorn Neva Dell Alexandia Larance

Covered Dish Supper Held By HD Club

Home Demonstration Club met on March 8 at Mrs G Chandler's home with 12 members and visitors quilting all day. Dues and reports given, a White Elephant sale netted 14 dollars. Leaders showcased a clothing buying tip demonstration. Several local visits and family news appear throughout, including births and weekend travels.

J. G. Vernon Home Demonstration Club GC. Chandler D. BB. O'Neal Blondin Lowe Henne Vv. A. Hennen EF. A. White Monroe Billy Gaskin J. W. Chandler and Familly Billy Chandler W. S. Chandler

Terryville 55th Birthday Celebrated By Dee Sanford

Dee Sanford celebrated his 53th birthday with family at home including three sons wives and grandchildren. Guests from Arcadia Monroe Ruston and Minden joined in the celebration with visits from O R Singleton Odell Stewart and others. Several relatives attended meals and Sunday visits while patients and friends sent regards and greetings.

Terryville Dee Sanford D. 0. Stewart Dee Sansford Ruston Odi¢ Singlet Fred Parker Parker Monroe M. W. Hood Viola Hood Milton Henry Shreveport Sinday J. L. Wade Bob Taylor Arcadia Hattie Stewart Willard Neilson Minden Sandey Neva Woodard Douglas Stewart Qdell Stewart He Hep Galloway Odie SmnallVius Dford

Mrs Exa Roberson Celebrates 70th Birthday

Mrs Exa Roberson marked her 70th birthday with a fellowship on Sunday March 13. Present were Mr and Mrs Curland, Mr and Mrs Robersons and family, Mr and Mrs Dock Colvin and family, Mrs Eyla Colvin, and others.

Exa Roberson Exa Colvin Roberson Curland Sets Props Roberson Dock Colvin Eyla Colvin Rute Lewis

Pancake Supper Draws Community Folks in Dubach

Hilly community residents joined the Dubach pancake and sausage supper hosted by OC Lara and others. Attendees included the Larances, Hints, Skinners, and Alexanders, with visits to Quitman and Ruston noted. Church events, hospital updates, and local 4-H news are also mentioned along with wedding attendance and community prayers.

Lara Dubach EJ. Literane Virginia Hilda Hinton

Welcome to Greenwood Chrastaks Move In

Community by MAL DePREESE welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Felix R. Chrastak and family as new residents near Leonard Martin and Floyd Nolan. They previously lived near Dailson. W.M.A. Calvary Baptist Church Vienna met for the week of prayer. attendees included Mrs. Hagel Pruitt, Mrs. Jesse Culpepper, and others. Visitors included Mrs. Jack Witcher and War. Aaton Wittcher and family visited, along with James Jenkins and L. Martin families. A quilting session on March 10 prepared a quilt for the Howard Turner family. Additional guests and locals are listed, with various family visits across nearby towns.

Chas. Roberson Aml Buel Davis Ruston Lincoln Samuel Dievis Ann White Highland Baptist Church Shraveport Amd John Ot. Jeavis Alvin Davis John Seguin John T. Davis Pauline Green Cadwallader Clalamala Ann King Gray Cotton Valley Stanley Colvin Ruston Alexandria Stanley Baton ‘Rouge Clomlin Mal Depreese Felix R. Chrastak Leonard Martin Floyd Nolan Dailson W.M.A. of Calvary Baptist Church of Vienna Troy Jenkins Hagel Pruitt Jesse Culpepper Minnile Culpepper Helen Pickering Margie Kilgore A. S. Newman Louella Simmons Daisy Keahey J. B. Andrews W. 2. Simmons Jack Witcher War Aaton Wittcher Atvs James Jenkins Traughton Mes Grady Farrison Linda Mrs. Melvin Shows Jerald Troughton Vicksburg Miss Avas Mr. and Pres AL Mobley

Jimmy Rogers Advances in Public Speaking Circuit

Dubach Aylites member Jimmy Rogers, known as Poppa OL, is progressing in public speaking and aims to compete in the Avan 2 meeting at Monroe on April 25. The school notes his rapid improvement after winning at the Ruston district meet, with assembly talks and safety film presentations by Red Cross workers.

Glenda Troberson Jimmy Rogers Poppa Ruston Munroe Lat Qiu Sehoul Jiminy Cate Ariven Stunt Shuzer Red Clan Louisiana Mississippi Bletch Oo Red Cross Lincoln Parish Glee Club Madeline Harris Voice Pyrach

Providence Harvey Pillgreen Surprised On Birthday

Harvey Pillgreen was surprised on his birthday with a social gathering Sunday night. Attendees included family and friends from Ruston Shreveport Minden Arcadia and Texas areas. Several visitors and relatives joined in the celebration and gifts were exchanged.

Harvey Pillgreen T.o Singleton Eton Pilgreen Beverly Jimmy Tottlinson Charley Mckennley Ruston Lloyd Lewis Hiland Baby Book Pillgreen Mildred Kathy Poodles Wilson Fioneer Harley Dayton Jones Blilgreens Bobby Frank Singleton Floyd Martingale BT. Singleton David Gaver Gregg Norman Williams Shreveport Marvin Bette Minden Ir. 'F. Singleton Air Qoler Singleton J. 1. Singleton Olen Johnson J. P. Johnson Scott Johnson Arcadia Telie Hearnsby Clyde Larinay Adeline Texas Barney Mel<ee Hilly Larry Johnson Ethel Cooper Wianne Bett Patsy Tubbs Don Mahons Carulyi Johnson Sanday

Garden Pilgrimage attendees listed at Natchez event

The Natchez annual Garden Pilgrimage drew numerous local ladies and visitors including Mes. hoY Green, Mrs. Weeeves, Mrs. Wo Tt. Lavi, Mrs. Jack Dole win Je, Mes Minnie Baldwin, and many others. Visitors from New Orleans and nearby towns joined the event week, with social calls at the McClung and Ward households. A note mentions Mrs J D Cook’s hip injury and upcoming baby contest entries at Variety Night on March 29, requiring a photo and fifty cent entry fee.

Marko A.wladtigar Inlee Crivden Clie Natchez Hoy Green Weeeves Wo Tt. Lavi Jack Dolewin Je Minnie Baldwin EW. Dugemon Tingle Ferguson Yatt Burns Dendy Muroth Mes. Wick, Lawrence Jr Ant van Ley Norman McClang Bertha Beith

Freshman scholars named at LSU Ruston campus

Baton Rouge 3 Fou tien from Ruston Have bend in to the Dedua fist of the Louisiana State University Junior Bon for superior scholarship di riey the i fail semester students earning nh scholastic avee rage of 2.0 or better Less than of per cent of the 4896 freshmen remmed this 5 average or bet ter Reac George H. Deer of tha sits for Division In congratulating the Tanked students said Je through this type of high kehomatio achievement hese freshmen early elf then careeha have Identified ten selves With the best traditions dt on campus We hope this game degree of excellence can be omilus cuied through all their college careers and on out Into the world Lot work Ruston students making a 2.0 i average or better ares Mary I Barksdale William Beatin Char les Hinton and Joann Upshaw

Baton Rouge Ruston Louisiana State University Reac George H. Deer Tha Ares Mary I Barksdale William Beatin Charles Hinton Joann Upshaw

Campbell Prepares To Attend Meeting On Youth

Louisiana delegates prepare to attend a White House Conference on Children and Youth in Washington. John T. Campbell, superintendent at Ruston, among attendees, with Mrs. Laura Fenn, executive secretary of the Louisiana Advisory Committee, presenting the state theme How Family Life Can Help the Child Face a Changing World. The conference follows a Louisiana workshop and planning sessions at the State Welfare Building in Baton Rouge.

Campbell Baton Louisiana Washington, D. C State Welfare Bats Rouge Mies. Mary Evelyn Parker John T. Campbell Ruston Louisiana Youth Commission Luke Laura &. Fenns Bath Ct Hoss Steretargy Ariigo Committee Itacy Avs

Contractors Meeting Draws Ruston Group

Northwest Louisiana residents join 2500 attendees for the 41st annual Associated General Contractors of America convention in San Francisco. Debates feature Barry Goldwater and Paul Butler with address by Maurice H. Stimson and George Murphy. Local Ruston and Shreveport members listed among attendees. PTA speaker Dr Bruce W. Everist from Ruston will discuss nutrition at next meeting.

Seveninda Louisiana Associated General, Contractors of America San Francisco Barry Goldwater Arizona Paul ‘Butler Maurice H. Stmns George Murphy Actorland Destin Productions

Garden of Thanks in Memory of a Husband

Mrs Lele expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for their thoughtful kindness during the passing of her husband. She recalls the memories that fill the hours and days, thanking everyone who offered support and sympathy.

Lele

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M. A. Woodard Ona Mae Aiondin Feilural E. Jomes B. Richardson Tuisiana B. Walker Chi Antioch Hays Station Pesnells Down Ww. T. Watts J. C. Pesnel Rafe Martin David Hunt Sallie Givens C. B. Stokes Chrickc Stokes Irving Howell Prentice Simpson Billy Avant Wayman Waldron Aubrey Wheelis Richmond Carroll Mae Madden Berry Homer Tauves Simsboro W. H. Waldron Billy Trussel Bill Schilling Marilyn Glenn Moorman Joe Nezat Will Watts Lula Harmon Moridysport N. C. Brownlee Nancy Gladys Hedgepeth Jennie Pontiac Sabe Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc Georgia Ruston, LA Douglas HD Club Anita Frances Shadow Marison Hinton Mary Bella Kirkland Mary Ann Scott Laural Sharp Camille Duchesne Jil Colodny Washington Kathles Dianna T da Sua DeFraese Barnard Chaudoir Greenwood Providence Bernice Downsville Lisbon Dabaen Dubc Pownsville Cam Cnoices Ruston Group Northwest Louisiana Louisiana Highway and Heavy Construction Jitanah Shreveport Building AGC Wayne Wiliams and Mus Jack Terrill Hogan Charlés Trallins John Belcher Thomas Folk G. W. James Floyst James Ty Li James, Jr Tin Leesville Aly C. Booles Grossett John Mathews M.A. Liggin A. A Smith H.C. Booles Paul Kiene Floyd Orrer Martin Wilson New Orleans Www Rogkett Irma Buddy Colvin Little Rock Bruce W. Everist Rystan PTA Pars
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