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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

6

Lake four some service comes a community

Community notes report a natural gas line from the Wiley Woodard home to Harvey Walls near Arcadia. pipe unloading began Monday. Social items include a wedding of James Narold Woodard to Joan Byrd, visits from relatives in Sulphur and Monroe, church notes, garden and farming efforts, and local greetings. The piece preserves names, places, and events with a warm, community-toned recap.

Violatoo Wiley Woodard Harvey Walls Arcadia T Hat James Narold Woodard Buddy Joan Byrd Cantrell Ruston Cook Wood Mill Lester McMachern Texark Henry Woodard Vert Alabama Ty Benton Corliss Henry Burgess Reese George Reese Shreveport Hill Brown Woodard Christian Joanie L. D. Christian Barbara Nell Estelle Lewis Wayne Herbert Christian Minden Albert Woodard Josh Woodard Lovejoy Williams Monroe Lexie Jackie Russ Woodard Milton Woodard Homer .Woodard Baby Homer New Orleans Love- Joy Williams Joyce Ann Eusice Davidson Nobles Community Iva Benton Corliss Herbv

Spring Brings Cheer to Greenville Shut-Ins

March 21 marks the first day of spring as Greenville residents like Clara Farmer and John Willie Green receive better health conditions. The note highlights Mrs Farmer enjoying sermon tapes from New Hope church and hopes for Pattie Smith to recover her energy and return to eighth grade with caregiver support.

Manualpa Ray Clara Farmer Fred New Hope Church John Willie Green Pattie Smith Patti Jr. Higl Battie

Douglas 13 Members Attend Meet Of HD Club

The Hone Demonstration club met at Mrs. Ralph Ambrose home with 13 members and 1 visitor. President Mrs. Ruby Davis led the meeting as secretary Mrs. Inez Holder read the minutes. A demonstration by leaders Mrs. M. C. Baker and Mrs. Inez older followed business and reports. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ambrose. Next meeting set with Mrs. R. S. Pennell.

J. @. VERNON Ralph Ambrose A. W. Pennell Ruby Davis Inez Holder M. C. Baker Inez Older Ambrose R. S. Pennell Floyd Ellerman Winnabore Ellerman Howard Tootstead Eula Richardson Shreveport Edgar Norris Wade Piper Monroe Ware J. Wo. Pipes J. HL. Roddie

Hico H D Club Holds March Meeting With 25 Present

The Mico Home Demonstration Club met in the clubhouse on the 161st with 25 members present. President Mrs. Fivelyn Barnett led the session as reports from Clothing Consumer Education Housing and other topics were read and discussed. An exhibit on “Managing for Good Living” was shown by Mrs. Harkins and Mrs. McGee. Prizes and birthday gifts were awarded, and refreshments were served by hosts Mrs. Dewey Harris and Mrs. Evelyn Barnett.

Mico Home Demonstration Club Fivelyn Barnett J. A. Burgess J. F Gray Newt Barnett Hew Elizabeth Napper Bobbie Holders Bert Burgess Emma Gray Lucy McGee Lillian Stewart Theo Harkins Clyde Owen Juanita Stewart Ed Fuller

Longstraw winds rip tin from Speights home porch roof

High winds and rain battered the Longstraw area on Friday morning tearing tin from A G Speights porch and downing trees at O F Loyds. The column notes numerous visits, family news, and community events across nearby towns, including relatives in Louisville and Jena, and local social gatherings throughout the week.

Longstraw Erant A. G. Speight O. F. Loyds S. H. Boyd Louisville Miss Roy Hammett M. E. Boyd Bert Pipes Chaudrarit W. H. Pipes P. G. Spillers Mac Looney Lake Charles Looney Clara Spillers Tom Thrasher W. Monroe Charles Allen A. G Dallas Tex Douglas J. Pipes Jena Bunch Thrasher Blend Janie Skains Doug A. G. Speights M. FE. Boyd S. B Maxwell Chester Lewis Queen Lewis Dubach Rev Murphy Tuck Roberts Ennis Tryatt Leroy Charles

Dotty Ladner Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs W I Ladner returns home from the Rasta hospital after surgery last week, thanking friends for flowers and visits. Nearby, Henry G Miser and Clyde Richardson attended the funeral of Max Mallory in Natchitoches. Community clubs in Riser plan meetings on March 23 and 28 with the program Managing for Good Living.

Henry G. Rist Dotty Ladner Sha Rasta Hospital Henry G. Miser Clyde F. Richardson Natchitochoes Max WH. Mallory Jack Tuser Loy M. Nelson Shreveport J. R. Tuberville Veterans Administration Hospital Riser Home Demonstration Club Esther King King Riser Civic Club Bessie Tomlinson Bill Bennett Riser Road Clyde E. Causey E. L. Kelly W. H Dotty) Ladner Ruston Hospital W. H. (Therman) Ladner Jack Riser Max HH Natchitoches

Wardrobe Planning Demonstration Held Last Tuesday

Mrs. Jean Clay led a Wardrobe Planning demonstration for the Clay Hane Demonstration club on March 14 at the Edmiston home. Members discussed 4-H achievement day, a Baton Rouge livestock show, National Demonstration Week, and housing in Louisiana with reports on nutrition and state studies.

F. A. Hinton Jean Clay Clay Hane Tle. Edmiston Mes J. Newville R. C. Mattison Ruth Bavanaugh Worner Sisemore 4. L. Barnard Bully Hinton Fannie Spencer Mack Caraway Y. Ledford JH. T. Fdmiston J. D. Peel

Generetown Seve ral Months Later South America Visit

Friday after several months there Sgt and Mrs Peel and daughter Denise plan to leave Wednesday for Albany Georgia where he will be stationed Mrs Vaughn Massey of Shreveport visited the Peels and their parents Mr and Mrs A P Lisemore before leaving for Albany Ga Mrs Margaret Reed Mrs Billy Hinton and Catale were weekend visitors of MDS and Mrs Burleigh Oxford and Tandy of Baton Rouge La Mrs J E Kendall Miss Ove Belle Clinton or Ellen Yowhery left Kathy Clinton daughter of Mr and Mes Davie Chinton birthday party in Fireerville Tuesday.

Generetown Tellish Cutana South America Peel Denise Albany, Ga Vaughn Massey Shreve- Port Sgt A. P. Lisemore Albany CIA Margaret Reed Billy Hinton Catale MDS Burleigh Oxford Tandy Baton Teuge J. E. Kendall Ove Belle Clinton Ellen Yowhery Kathy Clintin Une Davie Chinton Fireerville James Clinton Ruston HL Kendall Joyee Tardy Aimcell Louis Kerr Karn Louis Karn Miles Crawley Sicily Monroe Hospital Monty Fannie Spencer Chay Billy Tilt Baby Linville Liss Wilts

Mineral Springs Honor For Mrs L Franklin On Birthday

Mrs L Franklin is honored in Mineral Springs on her birthday by family members Mrs A Be, Mrs Jessie Dickens, and Mrs Doris Faye Philgreen from Ruston. The event celebrates the longtime resident and mother figure in the community.

Mineral Springs L. Franklin A. BE Franklux Jessie Dickens Doris Faye Philgreen Ruston

Mays Station Major Jay Watts Weekend Visit

Jay Watts of New Orleans spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Watts. The notice lists hospital patients, birthday celebrations, church events, and a large family reunion in Monroe and Ruston with numerous relatives attending and hosting gatherings February into March.

Mays Jay Watts W. PT. Watts New Orleans Mira Will Watts R. B. Martin Rusien Hospital

Dubach High Dominates Local Tech Rally Highlights

Ruston Leader reports Dubach High students excel at the Tech Rally with Dubach tied for fourth. Winners include Lindt Joyen Hole land and Rath feller Mutfmatt. Glee Club prepares for Northeastern Music Festival. Basketball beat Southside 18 1. Prizes earned by 1st and 6th graders. Nora Moore returns from Colorado tip.

Wes Turedon City Wihdly Flore Dubach High Lindt Joyen Holeland Rath Feller Mutfmatt Bobby Driggers Bruce Waller Barbara McGee Janice Britt Suzanne Wigsers Belly McGee Glee Club Andio Mrs. Brady Ua Monroe Northeastern Southside Chourlaint Southside Ciera Nora Moore Colorado South

Social Visit Recap From Shreveport And Monroe Residents

The report lists numerous visitors including Mr. Thomasg Andersen from San Diego California and Mrs. Sallie Cy vons from Monroe. Shreveport and Monroe residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Durrett, Mr. and Mrs. Max Watts, and Mrs. Horace McCiallon are noted as spending time with local families during the past weekend.

Thomasg Andersen Ant Fancy San Diego Calif Roy Timberlake Karl Guess Shreveportswere Joe Durrett Martin Frances Parligament Aubyn Wheley Shreveport Sallie Cyvons Monroe Fat Tansey Toile Wit Watts

Corinthians Hico Hawks Win First Place In Tourney

The Hien Hanwks independent baseball team won first in last week's tournament. Curtis Tubbs and Hohn Steppelinson earned silver baseball awards. They defeated Downsville by seven points Monday. The team travels to Calhoun this week for another tournament and aims for the finals Friday night.

Hien Hanwks Curtis ‘Tubbs Hohn Steppelinson Downsville Calhoun Monroe James Wood W. Stephenson

Grambling Youth Enlists in Army Training at Fort Knox

Grambling youth Theorlove C Mayo Sr, 17, of Grambling La, is undergoing eight weeks of typing and clerical procedure training at Fort Knox Ky. The program at the Army School ends April 19. Mayo attended Grambling Demonstration High School. Also noted are local family visits and various household conversations amid rainy weather and community life.

Grambling Fort Knox Theorlove C. Mayo Avinor School Mort Knox Mayo Grambling Demonstration High School

Rural electric cooperatives boost Louisiana farms and power

A promotional piece argues that rural electric cooperatives provide low cost power, boosting farm profits and rural life in Louisiana. It cites two key advantages, urges support for cooperative legislation if needed, and highlights member owned systems as essential to progress.

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