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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1962

Page

2

Barnett Springs H. D. Club Sees First Aid Film

The Barnett Springs Home Demonstration Club held its May meeting at Mrs. Josephine Stewart’s home. A film on first aid was shown by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pye. Mouth to mouth breathing was stressed. Reports on nutrition and 4-H were given, and club members planned clothes for a child at the Children’s House.

Barnett Springs Home Josephine Stewart A.C. Pye Bessie Simonson Leola Monre Felix Simonton W. E. Parkman C. G. Hays W. W Waldron N. A. Riser R. A. Riser W. H. Sumrall Mickey Sumrall Vivian Cruikshank A la Moore Carl Lee C. Pye Gordon

Miss Mary Kay Colvin to Wed Samuel B White Jr

Mary Kay Colvin and Samuel Burgess White Jr plan to marry at First Baptist Church Bernice on a Saturday in June. The notice lists wedding party members and family ties, with attendance figures and civic duties noted alongside the engagement.

Mary Kay Colvin Samuel B. White, Jr Chourbant CC. Colvin Colvin Bernice Mr. White Robert Ewing Barham Jerry Stephen Drewell John Immet Maxiwell John Milton Robinson Ruston Clyde C. Colvin III Marcus Richard Ringheim, Jr Monroe

Vote Registration Bill Revealed at Capitol

A political forum in Baton Rouge exposes a proposed vote registration system aimed at fairness and federal avoidance. Sovereignty Commission leaders and lawyers discuss using citizenship tests, sparked by questions from official DOJ study books. Officer Tom Burbank retrieves access with humor as security mandates passes.

Baton Rouge Ils Sovereignty Commission Legiislators John Deer Department of Justice Commission Frank Voelker He. W. Gravelel C. C. Wood

Simshoro Garden Club Plans Entries In Flower Show

The Simshoro Garden Club held its May meeting at Mrs. WS Durrett’s home with co host Mrs. Glen Mullin. President Mrs. L A Mullin BP led the business session as plans for the forthcoming flower show were discussed.

Simshoro Garden Club The Simshorn Garden Club WS. Durrett Glen Mullin L. A. Mullin BP

FHA Officers Installed At Choudrant High

The Future Homemakers of America at Choudrant High School installed officers for the coming year. Members wore white attire for the candle ceremony, marking the new term.

FHA Choudrant High Homemakers of America Choudrant High School

Passman Seeks Reelection In Louisiana District Race

Congressman Passman announces candidacy for reelection in Louisiana fifth district. He emphasizes faithfulness to state sovereignty against federal public school aid, pledging continued public service and support for local constituents while highlighting his long record in Congress and ties to the district.

Passman Washington Picea Carantiene Gage Shoteo Beyer i

Farms And Folks Hatching Chicks Raising Boys

A reader discusses eggs and incubators for children, praising a Louisiana Agriculture program that underwrites youth agricultural loans. The article highlights successful outcomes, youth entrepreneurship, and a shift toward self‑reliant, independent farming ventures for young people.

Lye Louisiaina Imich Fael Hederal Giraugh College Bol Gotn

Nine Fined In District Court By Judge Dawkins

Nine people were fined in district court by Judge Dawkins last Thursday the 17th. William Mitchell paid 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Jimmy J Tubbs paid 25 dollars for not holding a chauffeurs license. Louie P Land 25 dollars and costs for permitting an unlicensed minor to drive. Wesley Dean 100 dollars and costs for speeding. Jesse Gay 25 dollars plus costs for improper brakes. Samuel McLaurin 25 dollars and costs for not having a driver’s license. Robert Dubose ordered to pay 30 dollars per month for child support starting June 1, 1962. Tommie J Wess 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Walter Wayne Stenley 50 dollars and costs for speeding. We

Dawkins William Mitchell Jimmy J. Tubbs Louie P. Land Wesley Dean Jesse Gay Samuel McLaurin Robert Dubose Tommie J. Wess Walter Wayne Stenley

Judge Fred Jones Fines Three In City Court Monday

Judge Fred Jones fined Mitchell Gardiner $25 on costs for speeding and Raymond Reynolds $14 plus costs for disturbing the peace by intoxicated public appearance. Tidward Cobb received $300 and costs for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The report also notes community views on youth projects and the value of opportunity, responsibility, and self-reliance.

Fred Jones Mitchell Gardiner Raymond Reynolds Tidward W. Cobb

Blaze Strikes Lumber Yard Materials Fire Report

A fire of undetermined origin damaged about 300 dollars worth of building materials at Builders Lumber Yard rear area. Fire department responded after 6 PM, extinguishing the blaze near a gate, with some lumber and forms destroyed. Johnny Gay reported the incident and speculation about its cause. A separate note cites a Northwestern study linking car type to personality traits.

Builders Lumber Yard Femployeee Montgomery Johnny Gay

Centennial salute to American farmers and Lincoln era roots

The text marks May as the centennial of the U S Department of Agriculture, noting Lincoln signed it on May 15 1862. It praises farmer productivity from 1862 to today and credits farmers with national living standards, then shifts to Yellow Pages advertising urging readers to shop by phone book.

United States Department of Agriculture Lincoln America

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