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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1957
Page
7
A surgeon from an Air Force base led a survey showing many students skip breakfast, while wives learn their husbands’ needs for a hearty meal. An August Eggs ad argues price drops do not boost demand and stresses restoring breakfast habits. The full-page color ad noted a 10 cent deduction from egg checks this month as part of a national campaign.
Mrs K O Andersore of Vienna welcomed a granddaughter Ruth, daughter of Mrs J B Albrittan, with the new arrival Saturday morning at St Fran. Also reported are the club meeting at the church parsonage and the re election of officers Fletcher xander and De Tony with Mrs K E Ball as secretary treasurer. C H Skipper chosen caretaker replacing R L Fraglet who moved. Jo Atkins of Ruston recovering from a virus infection, out of town Saturday.
Sibley residents share family visits and church events. Rev Harvey and Mrs Peanetl visit S.E. McFaddens. MacFarlands celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with gifts. Attendance at Monroe institute and travels to Alexandria noted. Ford and Dugdale families attend Emmanuel Baptist in Ruston. Missing eyeglasses of Leon Ford prompt return request. Community social Night planned at Hutton Hall Friday 7:30 p.m.
Lime is a vital soil amendment and fertilizer. Thousands of acres of crop and pasture land in Louisiana require lime to maximize the effectiveness of other fertilizers. Nearly all soils in Louisiana need lime, except those in the Red River and Mississippi River alluvial areas, and some of those should be limed.
The Newman family of Monroe and Mr Jimmie Williamson of Vienna announce a revival at Calvary Baptist Church from April 7 to 14 with Rev Nelson Tull Brotherhood Secretary for Arkansas Baptists as guest speaker. Services are at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m with prayer meetings planned next week at Barnett Springs. Mrs Octavia Ketchens, nurse in Haynesville Hospital, has recovered from a back injury after two weeks in hospital amid visits by Mrs W C Farley and Indies Durden.
The column lists numerous families visiting relatives in Baton Rouge and Jacksonville over the weekend. It notes church activities at Spring Springs Church with a Union study course and a spring revival starting March 31 led by Dr. O Newman from Calvary Church. Several local residents are ill, with wishes for speedy recoveries.
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Choudrant High School Aggles wrapped up a strong season with a March 1 tournament win in Quitman, adding Downsville and Marion tournament titles. The team posted a 57.72 point per game scoring average while conceding 49.94, finishing 35 wins and 12 losses. Top scorer Troy Lowry led with over 24 points per game. Calvin Gullatt contributed as the other standout.
Local residents report a string of weekend visits and family gatherings across Clay and nearby towns including Baton Rouge West Monroe Ruston Jonesboro and Monroe. Notes mention guests of Hinton Clinton Smelley and Pesnell families, ongoing church and school activities, and a health update on Mrs. S. Beatty with Rev Westbrook and ministers meeting in Arcadia. Also a brief state fact cites Texas leading natural gas usage at 2.2 trillion cubic feet annually and the National Geographic Society notes sequoias sprouting from tiny seeds implying vast potential productivity.
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