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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
5
Clay residents follow the World Series race with interest as Giants and Yankees set the matchup while local notes recount weather, fairs, and a parade of family visits. Messages note cattle shows, letters, and community events across Jonesboro Ruston and Quitman with social gatherings and church services.
The Liser Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs John W Nelson on Riser Road last Thursday afternoon. Members discussed upcoming activities and planned demonstrations while noting a forthcoming surgery and travel plans related to Shreveport.
Tuesday Oct 6 a Monroe bone specialist visited. Mr and Mrs F D Simpson and Mrs Loreen attended Ervin Howell’s funeral in Arcadia last Saturday. Irene Moncrief of Spring Hill visited Norman G L Moncrief and family. F J Simpson and wife attended Garden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lowart Rogers in Quitman. Rogers is sister of tuth Craw Tram Ansley. No rain yet and water shortages worsen. a week of two to three inches would be a blessing, as many suffer without adequate supply.
Community event highlighted by a sermon from Bro. Childress of Shreveport and a silver coffee service presentation to Bre. Childress. Members signed a 177-name register as direct descendants attended. dinner followed a noon service with out of town guests. Other notes cover WMS Week of Prayer, visits, and fellowship reflections by Dr. Howard P. Powell.
The Vienna fair booth committee met with Mrs KK Ball on Monday to discuss plans for Ras fon Miss Newlyn Tullos of Northeast ern College Monroe and da. Mc Gowen from La Peek were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs SK Ball Sunday. The Rev and Mrs Terrell Mooring and daughter of Calgary Baptist Church were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ben White Sunday. Mrs Mark Holtzclaw and baby Tony are ill from fall colds. Mrs Elliot Nelson visited her mother Mrs W E Madden at Sumshboro and met Mr Leo Madden who was celebrating his 87th birthday. Those at Jim Harris funeral at Pine Grove Baptist Church included Rev and Mrs Terry Murry Mrs John Orwell Mrs Clyde Barmore Mr and Mrs W C Hall Mrs Harvey Rhymes and Macunt Mes Jim Nolan Mr Sturvis brother of Rob Harris of Vienna. Mr and Mrs W C Tall of Roseton were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eliot Nelson Friday. Mrs Helen Durden of Winsboro spent the weekend with her father and mother Mr and Mrs E Ball.
Mrs Alfred Farley and Mrs Ed Broughton appear on the sick list as visits continue among local families. Harvey Pilgreen, Wan da, Kenny, and Thelma Be nott are among those called out. Patsy Tubbs injured Friday in school returns, while Kenneth Pavey celebrates a late September birthday. Community notices from Bernice and Lilly families close with Fellowship News.
WMU women completed a Week of Prayer for State Missions with a Sunday gathering. The report notes local participants and church fellowship events, including demonstrations and visits by members from Shreveport and Baton Rouge areas.
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