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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1960

Page

20

Horace Ashenfelter's World Record Helsinki Steeplechase Triumph

In Helsinki 1962 Horace Ashenfelter edged Russian rival Vindale Rabahteev in a brutal 3000m steeplechase, breaking the world record amid a dramatic finish. McMillan nearly matched the mark, while Josy Barthel of Luxembourg held off a late challenge. The tense race left Ashenfelter celebrated as a global symbol of grit.

Ren Non Richards Weltter Enterprisa Aguy Sew YORK NEA Aazantsry Khad Ash Hordeé tAfter Ashenfelter Horace Thad Bess Te Ae Bae Bob McMillan Joopen Blreddy McMillan Kean Josy Batthel Luxembourg International Amtity

Calendar Of Events For New Year By Dept Club

Opening of the Woman's Department Club season includes a welcome by Mrs J W Evans in Trinity Methodist Church on October 6 at 3 30. Monthly programs feature Miss Mary Moffett in Paris study and Dr Zhivago review by Mrs Marcus Mapp with various arts and public affairs events through spring.

Woman's Department Club Tech Trinity Methodist Church J. W. Evans Toomtycs Marcus Mapp Monroe R. D. Glover Zhivago Mississippi Mapp Forest Blue Mountain College For Girls Mississippi State University Review Club Bayou DeLaird Garden Club Delphian Study Club PEO Sisterhood Department Clu Jacks Elizabeth Bethea Mary Moffett Paris Maxine Pepper Jay Taylor Pineville G. W. McGinty Fine Arts Alex. T. Hunt Addison Thompson Curry Patton Ruth Richardson V.C. Cupp Drew N. Hays H. G. Sinclair Paul M. Davie J. D. Murry Joe D.marshall E. A. Peden Carl Russell Effie Wedgeworth Paul M. Davis T Club Frank Bogard Hal Barker Key Committee

NSF Names Louisiana Tech Professor to Panel

Dr. W. B Temple head of the mathematics department at Louisiana Tech was named to a National Science Foundation panel evaluating summer science training proposals for high school students. Panels meet October 10-11 in Washington with travel and living expenses covered by Science Service.

W. B Temple Louisiana Tech National Science Foundation Washington, D. C Science Service NSF

Ruston Country Club Increases Dues October First

The Ruston Country Club board, after a member poll at the September meeting, voted to raise quarterly dues from 25.62 to 31.11 dollars, adding 21.96 dollars per year per member. A new by law suspends members from all club facilities if dues are delinquent beyond ten days after quarter end. President Alex Hunt Jr. announced both changes take effect with the October 1 dues notice.

Ruston Country Club Alex Hunt, Jr

WAMU Program Planned At First Church October 5

The WMU general meeting at First Baptist Church on Wednesday October 5 features a South-of-the-border Spanish dinner at 6:30 p.m. A film strip at 7:30 p.m. will introduce the mission study book for the Lottie Moon season of prayer and giving. Men and women are urged to attend.

Pringe South America WMU First Baptist Church Lottie Moon Jare

Long Leaf Pine D A R Attends Third District Meeting

The Long Leaf Pine Chapter of the D A R was represented by Regent Mrs H S Bingham and Mrs T Melton at the Third District meeting held at Highland Park Country Club. Chief Tusquahoma chapter hosted and the event included a ritual, remarks by National Vice President General Mrs Edward D Schneider, and a luncheon and library visit.

Long Leaf Pine Chapter Third District Long Leaf Pine The Daughters of the American Revolution H. S. Bingham T. , Melton South Central D.A.R. Magazine West Monroe Highland Park Country Club C. N. Reynolds Call Conrad N. McDuffie Abraham Morehouse D.A.R Edward D. Schneider James B. Shackelford Schneider Shackleford John H. Farrar Boues River Thomas Grenby Tusquahoma

Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale Opens Today at Fair

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor a rummage sale starting today at the Fair. Those with items to donate or pick up should call Mrs. Grady Jones or Mrs. Bertha Colvin.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Grady Jones Bertha Colvin

Miss Ruth Johnson Birthday Noted by RHS Band Boosters

RHS Band Booster community calendar marks Miss Ruth Johnson's birthday and praises her schoolwide support for activities. Pepettes perform at games and sponsor weekly noon pep meetings with skits by classes to spur team effort.

R.H.S Ruth Johnson Ifr Johnnsont Norman Johnson Beartat Linda Graham Fa Boys

Fragmentary sports note from recent markets

Short, unclear fragment mentions fenders and bands with racing contexts, lacking clear participants, locations, dates, or outcomes.

Registration Books Closing This Friday for Non Property Owners

Registration books for the upcoming election close Friday for non property owners and parish residents. The registrar warns that anyone who has resided since January 1, 1957 must be registered.

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