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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1960

Page

8

Many Winners Listed In Lincoln Parish Fair Women Division

Winners in the women division of the Lincoln parish fair were released today by Home Demonstration agent Gna Hloudhy. The list includes blue ribbon groups and a long set of prize categories in metal tooling, leather, costume jewelry, weaving, crocheted items, braided rugs, towels, house dresses, kitchen aprons, and more, naming numerous individuals such as Mrs. C. J. Farley, Mary Joe Pruitt, Mary Ans Nes, Mary Jo Trulit, and Mary Ann Neas along with several other local residents.

Lincoln Parish Gna Aivision Ender C. J, Farley Mary Joe Pruitt C.F. Farley Mary Ans Nes Mary Joe Truitt Paul Echols C.J. Farley Thaskely Mary C. J. Farley We Mogan J. L. McKenzi Framies George the Young Neas All. Hanks Ester King Furs Vin Rylan Macy Jo Trultt G. J. Farley Mark Davis C. J. Earley Burtinsityland Dorothy Jarmon Earvin Rylan Mary Ann News Cater Mark Duevis Earvin Ryland C. A. Farley Mark Dav Sichit ‘Barmore Frank Graves A. G. Speighta Smarekraut Wo ¥. Mogan Lina Beans George Carra E. J. Blackwelder Jenyell Blackwelder Letd Pows M. W. Tiogan C. W. Eolee Winhers

Cattle Judging Amid Showers At Lincoln Parish Fair

Rain and wind disrupted activities but did not dampen crowds as Lincoln parish fairgoers filled exhibits and the midway. Judging continued under livestock sheds while grounds dried, with Donald Quick winning grand champion for his market Poland China pig in the junior division and Harlson Forbes as reserve. Later events include junior and senior dairy and beef judging and senior sheep to be held today.

Lincoln Parish Donald Quick Poland Harlson Forbes W. J. Kava B. Blondin Fle

Southside Holds Four Prayer Meetings For Revival

Southside Baptist Church schedules four prayer meetings this Wednesday through Saturday to revive faith. Each evening will feature an inspirational speaker: Rev. Paul Moregan Wednesday, Rev. A. H. Johnson Thursday, Dr. A. S. Newman Friday, and Rev. Jesse Bryan Saturday. Members and neighbors urged to participate.

Southside Baptist Church Paul Moregan Mis Sionary A. H. Johnson Emmanuel Baptist Church A-S. Newman Euston Jesse Bryan Chou Iran Southside Church Oto

J D Blondin Places High in Dairy Show

J D Blondin and D Wondin, Ruston club member, won second place ribbons at the National Junior Dairy Show in Memphis. Blondin’s Holstein cow Colantha Pontiac Curtiss Candy placed second for cows five years old or over. LSU dairy specialist B W Neasham notes two Louisianans earned seconds. Louisiana 4 H clubs and FFA members exhibited dairy cattle. statewide eliminations determined entries. Bus travel expenses covered.

D. Wondin Ruston CH Memphis Tenn Blontin’s Colantha Pontiac B. W. Neasham LSU Agricultural Extension Service Lavi Ant Mers of America Baton Rauige Ruston

Presbyterians From Ruston To Attend Rally

A large portion of the congregation of the Ruston First Presbyterian Church will travel to Monroe for an evangelistic rally involving 24 Presbyterian churches. Speakers include Dr. Robert Franklin, Dr Andrew Aolington, and Dr Lee Stoffel. Events begin with committee meetings at 4 am and leadership gatherings, with elders breakfast at 7 am and ministers meetings planned for the second day.

Tustyn Presbyterian Church Monroe First Presbyterian Church Ruston Pin The Manor Robert Franklin First Presbyterian Church Worth,Tex Andrew Aolington First Presbyterian Kerrville Tex Lee Stoffel First Fresbylevian Charlotte North Carolina Fe Vally At & Pem

W H DeFreese Rites Set Friday In Ruston

W H DeFreese 82 retired Louisiana railroad worker died Thursday at Reston Hospital after brief illness. Funeral held at Kilpatrick chapel Friday at 4 pm with Greenwood Presbyterian pastor officiating. Burial Pine Grove cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home direction. Survived by wife Mex. W L DeFreese and grown family including daughters Mrs Willis Tayine Mrs Giles Ruston and Mrs Land Bastrop. sons Leroy and Marvin. numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

W. HL. DeFreese Kilpatrick Greenwood

Dairy champions shine at Lincoln fair judged by J D Blandin

At the Lincoln fair J D Blandin and Ancie Smith dominated dairy classes. Blandin exhibited grand champion Holstein and adult grand champion Jersey and Holstein, while Smith swept Jersey categories including grand senior and junior champions. Results list multiple winners across Sol Stein junior, Jet Sty junior, Wall Jersey, and open Holstein shows with numerous junior and senior champions named.

Lincoln Fair J. D. Blandin Ancie Smith J.D. Blandin Jimmy Quirk Jimmy Hanna Robert Britt Caroline Hunter Anele Smith Charlotte Sun Annette Smith Jimmy Tanner Dev Rey Shnts Smith J. D. Bianding Aneie Smith Wallt Jersey J. I. Blondin Connie Smith Caw Asie Smith J. I. Meadin Jerse Blond

Concert Series Opens with Marine Band October 10

The United States Marine Band opens the season with two performances on Monday October 10 at Louisiana Tech in Memorial Gymnasium and Monaed Auditorium. Matinee 216 pm offers 50 cent student admission, while an 8 pm public concert features Lt Col Albert Schaepper and spoken notes. The Marine Band tours 15 southern states and was praised by the Daily Gazette for rich variety and spirited performance. Tickets available through school polices and band directors.

United States Marine Band Louisiana Tech Asia Memorial Gymnasium Monaed Auditorium Concert Association L.W.E. Irvine LTCA Movine Albert Schaepper Moonstown Tenn The Daily Gazette Soticitar Oy Tesh

Level of D'Arbonne Lake Will Be Set at 80 Feet

A detailed report on the D Arbonne Lake project notes the lake level will be 80 feet as planned with a 80 foot contour approved after highway concerns. The dam foundation nears completion and about 1,000 acres of the reservoir are to be cleared with contracting already let.

D’arbonne Lake D‘arbonnne Anna Ribus Parvierville D'Arbonne Lake Ruston Liony IvArvannie Trkdge Veservale G'At-Etme Lake Yy Rabun Jumex Game Hang Sta Lefourne Loflin Wandard Deli Rabin Highway 15 Farmervile Union Parish Lincoln Parish Tvarbanne Lake

Funeral Rites for Mrs Holloway Held at Mineral Springs Baptist

Mrs Holloway, a longtime member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, died Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Lee at the Mineral Springs church with burial in Mines at Springs Cemetery. Survivors include her son Fa Thuston, daughter May Tinsley, and grandchildren, with sisters Mrs Annie Obwely and Mrs Panic Onseil.

Fa Thuston Tinsley Shreeveport M Virdot Howard Bach Witver Ceanferit Simshyra Annie Obwely Panic Onseil

Buses Carrying 534 Lincoln Parish Students

Lincoln Parish school board reviewed data showing 534 students travel by bus from addresses under four miles from school. Emmons reported figures from the state education board and explained buses on rural routes pick up students within a mile of school for safety, with no extra contracted buses added inside town limits. the board plans to continue the current practice.

Studimia Lincoln Parish Revester Morelle Emmons Lincoln, Parish Emmons State Hall Regukire Vansparitin

Magazine reveals Hunters Use Forest Lands to Boost Game

The article reports T. L. James and Company promoting hunting on its forest lands and propagating game on timber lands, featuring Dan Guikhalter and Grit Greshuds. It notes a plan to open 92 000 acres to the public, with land usage tied to forestry profits, fishable lakes, and public access in Rapides parish, Louisiana.

T. L. James and Company Ovary Dan Guikhalter Actigle Argosy Atbte Grit Greshuds Coldim Rusten Onl Creamy Ion Progean Don Tyont James Cane Waly Bolo Bered Barren Cutaver Finchind Lautshun Tg LL Dames Consersion Tog Tran Uwe Dames Bar Direct Lontshaa Calati Louisiana Driane Nancy Gerd Busines She Jones Rapides Pairish Rapides Parish

Jaycees Push For Passage Of School Bonds

The Jaycees urge approval of the Ruston School District bond issue to fund new facilities. They favor construction of three new whitementary schools and expansion of Negro elementary schools, aiming to support overdue improvements and growth. A resolution was sent to civic clubs to join in backing the bond plan.

Tevelai Baat Jaycees Leenysnizenial Betioy Ithe Miversion Cniatin Tey Panstan Negro Maskrooine Bunston High School Digeoul Ruston Elvbs Tayeces

Fires Burn 31 Percent Parish Acres in Week

Two fires charred about 31 percent of parish acreage this past week. Frank Gibson, forester, notes incidents near Minuradl Springs and Heiul. Charleny Hiser's assets suffered as one building burned in the area.

Lincoln Suntherland Frank Gibson Chirtie Colvin Minuradl Springs Mies Charleny Hiser

Absentee Bond Election Vote Plans Amid Confusion

Absentee voting for a bond election is extended to October 19 after a late briefing from Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court. The measure funds three new white schools, four Negro schools, and a shop building project costing $40,000 in Ruston School District No. 1. Absentee voting begins tomorrow in the district as previously scheduled.

Metnher i Legen Lednetter Lincon Parish Negra Ruyton High School Rustyn Sehoal Ixsun Tara Chondrant Hhigh Sehoal

Funeral Services Set for Mother Of Tech Teacher

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. R. Mave McDew, mother of Louisiana Tech faculty member Dr. John L McDew. She died Tuesday afternoon at home in Covington, Tennessee. Funeral rites are planned for Thursday morning at the Meluy funeral home in Covington.

Mother of Tech Drs. R Mave Vr. John .L McDew Lousiana Tech Moleck Covington Enn Meluy

Ledbetter Funeral Rites Held in Ruston

Ledbetter Blanchard Ledbetter 69, Ruston sewing machine center operator and Temple Baptist Church member, died after brief illness. Funeral services conducted at Temple Baptist by Rev. A H Johnson and Rev Doug McGuire, burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by wife, mother, three sisters, and sister in law.

Blanchard Ledbetter Rustore Ruston Simshoro Ledbetter Temple Baptist Church Temple A. H. Johnson Doug McGuire Buria Greenwood Cemetery Spears-Kimbell Funeral Home Bin B. Ledbetter Mary’ Lou Ledbetter Bird G. G. Till John Davis Cation Valley

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