01 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
1
A garbled OCR style notice lists numerous obscured names, places, dates, and events with sporadic readable terms. It reads like a fragmented social or public notice with references to people such as Maddie Tharsis and Mrs. Nelda, and vague hints of a Sunday gathering and various local names, though details remain unclear.
The W M S met at Mrs Allie Norris home to plan for their community program. Attendees included Mrs Alvin Davis and many in the local families as well as visiting Sally Crews from Monroe. Lincoln Parish Bookmobile will visit Thursday morning November 1 at 10 55 am offering reading material.
Repeat courses in Civil Defense preparedness may be offered by Lincoln Parish School Board. Parish Supervisor Vor Judd announced uncertainty requires persistent effort. A one week session with no lodging per night was proposed. residents may call the school bureau on Monday to reserve spots. Additional classes will be arranged as needed with the same content as previous sessions.
Neighboring families and relatives in Terryville were noted visiting over the weekend. The column mentions Mr Willard Neilson and Mrs Miran Pow among others, detailing social calls and local errands across the community.
A fragmented note outlines a Fellowship WMS program starting a series titled Hew Frontiers. It references speakers, invited guests, and various individuals connected to church and community groups, including mentions of Mission et Why and a gathering at a local clinic. The text is garbled with names and sites, but indicates a formal series launch and attendee lists.
The report highlights a standout scoring performance with a high tally by a player, touching near record levels. Mentions include teams and venues such as Ruston and Park Ave with references to players like Weekes and Davis and colleges including Missouri, Duke, and Texas AGA. The article notes a tie-breaker affecting final standings and cites a broad list of universities and players across the season.
A group of forty ROS members from Trinity Methodist Church embarked on a MYF tour after the 1961 62 school term. They traveled from Jackson Tennessee Memphis and other cities to Junaluska North Carolina staying five days for devotional sessions, swimming, sightseeing, dances, and recreation led by group leaders and staff.
The Pelican Council annual fund drive begins next Wednesday to support Girl Scout troops. A Ruston Brownie troop formed with first installation ceremonies and upside down pins reflecting a pledge to do good deeds. Volunteers urge donations to sustain scouting and future promotion to intermediate ranks.
The grand opening of the Recreation Center on Ruston High School campus, led by the new Senior Council, is set for Saturday November 10 with a formal dance from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. Teens are urged to attend in semi formal attire as the building debuts after recent painting and repairs.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Q. O. Ralf head a list naming drive captains and solicitors for a Girl Scout finance campaign. Captains include Mrs. S. R. Aycock, Mrs. George Burnside, Mrs. W. S. Cinter, and many others. Solicitors feature a long roster led by Mrs. J. R. Andrew, Mrs. Del Barbour, Mrs. Guy Barnes, and numerous helpers.
A long roster of volunteers leads a fundraising drive at Louisiana Tech with Mrs W R, chairwoman, and Mrs D S Quieshy as co chair. The list includes Nell Thurman Thompson Audrey Traich Yolande Tromater and many others. Solicitors include John D Calhoun L Cason Elenora Cawthon John A Cawthon Lucy Chumley Cornelia Cowper Pat Dennis Mary Lauberty C Ferrington and more. The drive runs Monday November 5 to Saturday November 41 with Mrs W R as chair and Mrs D S Quieshy assisting.
A near capacity crowd at How ari Auditorium enjoyed a Louisiana Tech Concert Association event featuring The Fabulous Romeros. Celedonio Romero and his sons Celia Pepe and Angel performed a blend of classical and flamenco styles, with the ensemble praised for its precision and expressiveness.
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