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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
6
Bits from a rural column note early signs of spring with sparse budding shrubs and optimism for a strong season. Friends and family visit, with Ben Fraser improving slowly and Norma Fraser’s relatives sending sympathy. Nolen Mills dies in Shreveport after a stay in a hospital. Thurmans receive a weekend surprise visit from Clayton Patsy and Denise of Mobile, and Cherri Kelley visits from Jamestown.
The Dunta s of Ghoudsant arrived Thursday with Mea TB shaingas and their young son Th El Dorado Ark. They were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hud Martin. Dorothy Mac’s brother Lané Martinis leaves for Albany Georgia Wednesday to begin playing ball. Mrs. J R Frasier returned home last Saturday after two weeks in Shreveport with her children.
Financial report shows assets totaling 1,266,079.55 with total deposits at 1,081,308.98 and capital accounts of 184,770.57. Liabilities include deposits from individuals partnerships and corporations, with government and state subdivisions deposits also listed.
Mrs A M Franklin Row and Mrs Don Roberts were Sunday guests with Mr and Mrs William Franklin and family. Mr Jonas Franklin and Elizabeth Spanols visited Mrs Clara Gallman near Ruston. Theodore Franklin spent time with Oliver Liner in Tustan. Alfred Franklin hosted future house completion on his farm. Bill Culver hospitalized. he and Elizabeth visited Jim and Ma Culver near Simsboro.
False teeth cause embarrassment when plates slip or wobble at inopportune moments. Use PASTEETH powder to firm them, reduce slipping, and keep odor in check. Available at any drug counter.
Mrs ait Ciivit Nor iva titerpsate announces the adoption of a daughter Vickie Lynn on March 36 1958. Many relatives travel and visit across Shreveport Monroe Kentwood and Cullen as Mr and Mrs J Terrillavis and others host family members. Names include Clyde Colvin Charlie James Doss Chester Green J E Moore Till Taylor Mott and several Calvins with weekend guests in Reese La and Albuquerque N M.
Stanley Ferrer, second son of John and Lula Kate Hodge of West Monroe, arrives. Mrs. Guthrie Truett of Greenville is the great aunt. Karl and Floy Colvin hosted their daughter Josephine White Gary and Paul of Jena visiting this week. Clay, her husband and father, attended the Baton Rouge Livestock Show. Paul was ill most of the time and resisted Josephine's help.
Inland notes report visits across towns as families reconnect in Shreveport and Monroe. residents from Ruston and West Monroe share meals and hospital updates while Annie O Brewster attends the Camellia Grow event and a Ruston couple drives in to celebrate. neighbors recount lively car show scenes in West Monroe and a hospital nurse returns home to work after illness.
At the quarterly meeting the Louisiana Forestry Commission reaffirmed its neutral stance on small watershed projects and pledged continued cooperation on such efforts when adopted and in operation. State Forester James J. Mixon reported seedling production plans to boost next year, noting 263,000 seedlings refunded due to seed supply issues and a unit cost comparison showing favorable statewide production costs.
An article touts a new type of sound-conctected concrete for America’s Interstate highways. It claims reduced joints and quieter, smoother rides, with engineering notes on weather resilience, construction costs, and future impact on vehicle performance and maintenance.
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