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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1962
Page
7
Graveside services were held for Mona Woods Kelly infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Wools of Ruston. The infant died shortly after birth Friday November 10 at Lincoln General Hospital.
Mrs. W. B. Holloway 87 of Ruston died after a long illness. Funeral held today at Kilpatrick Chapel with Rev. Lipscomb officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery Vienna. She was a Lincoln Parish native, member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church, Spears Funeral Home guided arrangements. Survivors include Dean Woods parents, Woods and Lewis grandparents, daughters J C Terral Ruston J E Delaney Dubach H M Bezzell Shreveport, sister W I DeFreeze Rus ton, brother Bil Harrison Longview Texas, four grandchildren six great grandchildren.
Merriet invites a full house for the Quarterback Club gathering at the Tech Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. Season plans will be discussed. The meeting will include introductions and questions with Tech players, the Coaches Panel, a scouting report, a game photo, and announcements of the guessing contest winners.
Support from Ruston High School fans is urged as advance ticket sales begin for the crucial basketball game against West Monroe Rebels. The article praises Oscar Barnes leadership, the Pepette group under Mrs Turnbow, and the band, urging full attendance at James Stadium to show community backing.
Two Ruston second lieutenants in the Air Force, the F.LP. trainee cadets enter the Air Force pilot training program. The familiarization flight instruction received under the F.LP. is considered an aid in progressing through the regular flight program.
Construction notes describe a new bank at Arizona with access to a parking lot and two drive in windows for business. Inside, no teller cages or private rooms, but a lounge, waiting and record storage areas, and offices. Building aligned parallel to Arizona Ave with a southwest walk in entrance.
Government forecasts show nearly 600 million dollars planned for all construction phases in Louisiana this year. The sector employs about 55,000 Louisianians with a 235 million dollar annual payroll, shaping skylines, bridges, highways, and housing. Local firms exist in Ruston as Southern Bell commends the industry and notes its expanding communications needs. Thanksgiving messages urge using telephone service to share holiday goodwill across distances.
A list of contributors to a Christmas fund includes 44% buck Co Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co James S Tarburton Sum tall's Seed Sporting Guards Lou ise's Flower Shop Norvis Baundsy Cleaners Holladay John Ste gall's Ruston Pharmacy Harrell Causey Ruston Hardware Ruston Building Loan Assn Ruston Daily Leader J C Penney UB Carpenter's Brooks Insurance Inc. More firms and individuals will be listed as contributions are received.
A fragmented court list shows multiple defendants with traffic and related offenses, including speeding improper passing and no driver’s license. Fines range from 20 to 80 dollars plus costs, with several entries referencing probation and public works assignments. Names include Willie J. Holden Glenn Kennedy Delmen KX Nathaniel Jackson Burak Tharper Felton Woods and others.
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