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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1960
Page
6
A week of community drive and youth projects highlights 4 H members. The Prince and Princess contest seeks support for club members while a six-broiler exhibit raises funds. Also covered are forestry notes on timber stands, pulp wood demand, and pasture improvements with fertilizer guidance from the A.S.C. and Extension Office.
Mrs Lula Williamson celebrated her 76th birthday at a family gathering in Vienna with eight of ten children present. Guests included O B Bryan Downsville Melton Williamson and family Jake Charles and others. Also noted are the birth of James Anthony to James and Reyn. funeral services for Eunice Alexander in Simsboro, with Rev A H Johnson in charge and Kilpatrick Funeral Home handling arrangements. Burial in Vienna cemetery. Surviving relatives listed include Glen, Ralph, Jack, and others. Rev James Gray officiated.
Equipment for the oil well has been moving in for two days on E. L. Holtz clan’s place. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Richmond included Mr. and Mrs. Billy Mount of Lake Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Farmerville. Several residents spent weekends with relatives in Port Arthur Texas and Ruston. Mrs. Lindy Couplan has been improving after illness in El Dorado Arkansas.
The Bernice PTA elected officers for the coming five years at the regular meeting Monday night. Gill Harris was named president, Que Henry vice president, Mrs. Hubert Reeves secretary, and Mrs. John Emotions treasurer. The report noted Mrs. G. M. Colvin underwent surgery in El Dorado last week and is recovering at home this week. Various social and visiting notes follow, with members and friends named among El Dorado Dubach and nearby locales.
New Hope eight members attended the HD club meeting on Friday March 18 with County Agent Mrs On Blondin present. The meeting opened with a club singing and business sessions moved the monthly date from the 2nd Tuesday to the 1st Tuesday. Leader Training sessions were scheduled for March 24 and 25. The club voted to donate 2.50 to multiple health funds. Members and relatives visited during the weekend with several families from Streveport Arcadia Sterlington Ruston Greenville and Greenville area. Brother Wo Wilson was ill.
The Antioch Simshoro M Y F hosted a Friday progressive supper moving from the Waldron home to Napper’s for salad and to Mary Bingham’s for hamburgers and desserts from Skinner. other community updates note visitors and church news including Rev. Stewart’s appointment at New Hope Baptist Church and local family happenings.
Local notes report Sam Nelson suffered a serious fall Friday but doctors at Arcadia Hospital found no broken bones though bruising is severe. Family and neighbors send sympathy for Grady Sanford’s death in a Shreveport car crash last week. Many town residents note visitors, farm work, and community activities including a birthday dinner for Mack Hoodl, with letters of well wishes and ongoing social visits.
Sunday visitors gathered at the Hodge residence including Mr and Mrs Cecil Giarcuti Miss Thorey Jones of Chessett Ark and Mr and Mrs Joe Anders with Randy of Brendersen Tous Mr and Mrs A Urewer with Kim and Dee and Mr and Mrs Charles Gareth and Charmells of Junesaera Also Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor of Columbia joined relatives Ab and Mrs Wilkile Caughlin attended the Furill ractor Show Meaws Las? Alty and Mrs a Bo dune Mr Prank Buckle Sunday Miss Martha Vines Ft Park Ligh Selo faculty inv vil re
The congregation enjoyed a beautiful service with Coral arrangements given to the Harris Green family by friends who spent days with them. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Schultz and children. soldiers in camp were welcomed back. Mrs. Opal Mont Mikins and family mourn the loss of their husband and father. fires damaged one home and pines.
In Corinth Mr. W F McFearin underwent surgery at Ruston Hospital last week and remains in hospital. Mrs McFearin returned home from Ruston Hospitals after a several day stay. Families from Ruston and Homer visited, while local residents hosted gatherings and church services. several weddings and birthdays were noted among relatives and friends.
Near numbers are seen around. The community is busy and wishes a speedy recovery. Mrs Kenny Be and others will be footing. Jimmy Johnson and others visited Mr Singleton Sunday. Neighbors Ruth Cooper and Shelby joined Mr and Mrs Hood in a visit Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Currie Beck spoke to WMU Monday afternoon about her brother Ma L Wise sending items from the Panama Canal Zone. The talk covered early missionary work in the Royal Service book and the children of Arrvo and Mrs Bully Ramlin and others. Relatives visited, and several locals were mentioned in community updates and church news.
Greenwood residents gathered for a quilting party at the home of Mrs Lois Harrison on Thursday March 17 with attendees including Mrs FM Goodwin Mrs EL Ford Mrs H C Skinner Mrs Tvis Mitchell Mrs Novie Mitchell Mrs J D Tarrigan Mrs Webb Simmons and Mrs A Wilicher. Guests Roy and Melvin Pickering of Vienna joined supper later.
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A crowded social note lists many residents and relatives from Parish and nearby towns gathering at a community event. The roster includes Mr and Mrs Hood and family, the Wimberly and Young families, the Mortons with Mark Steven and Sugig, Callie dune Ike Lay MP and Mx Iey with children, and Rita Lee of Haughton among others attending.
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