11 Oct 1962
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
1
Trial continues from Page 1 for Ifareld Lee Howard Theodis Goree Willie Lee Goree and Ray James Gores on a charge of issuing worthless checks. The trial date is October 24 for the aggravated battery case.
A nonprofit PAR guide outlines amendments with about one page per item and analysis but no recommendations. The pamphlet, sold for 15 cents per copy, is available from PAR Tax 2748 Baton Rouge Louisiana. Bulk quantities are quoted on request.
At a police jury meeting Enloe warned rapid action is needed on a proposed D bach sewerage system while concerns were raised about Chamber of Commerce stance on the move Edie Evans discussed possible effects on college appropriations should Lincoln be declared a depression area and Tech funding be affected Ty Taylor indicated the matter had not been officially weighed and police jury then passed a motion for further consideration
A drafted provision empowers the secretary to allocate necessary Arrangers to a Pepa: trent of Commerce at Tidkistry. The Jury has considered all restrictions and fields of action, refraining from any definite decision until full deliberation.
Police Jury continues pane 1 coverage as bidders for a Alexandria steel structures project present varied figures. Dillard Construction $28 10 b bid. Pickens Steel Buildings West Monroe $26 325. Construction Co Venetia Ark $27 270. I O Conley Ruston $26 450. Roderick Duchastie Ruston $26 309. Structure will sit on concrete foundation with steel siding and roof, 70 feet wide and 120 feet long, erection 20 tech?
Arcadia born Rev. Tooke will administer building loans and grants from the National Division for churches in the eight state South Central Jurisdiction including Louisiana. The loan program totals hundreds of thousands annually, aiding Indian and Latin American Methodist churches. Tooke starts November 1, 1962 in Philadelphia, succeeding Rev. James B. Warris who died September 2. He is a former Lake Charles district superintendent and conference director of stewardship with a long history in Louisiana churches and the Board of Missions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Culbertson California visitors and a mix of names including Aly J.B. Peek, Mrs Eithel Stone of Austin, Kermit Pylant, and Mrs Bod Vautin. It references a church stat Fridate, a Ruston Motel visit, and various unspecified activities with animals and birds. The readable portions suggest a community note on visits and local people.
A disjointed society notice lists guests and hosts. Names include Mrs Venon and Mrs JW Pennell among others, with scattered mentions of relatives, friends, and neighbors. The text appears to describe a social gathering and hospital or care details, but is garbled.
Union Clubwomen of Witt District Louisiana Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold a conference at the Seventh Methodist Church in Rayville. President George Forman announced plans for scholarships, day care centers, and community summer programs by the seven Junior Clubs in Fifth District.
An Alexandria report covers the Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority holding its annual workshop. The piece notes involvement by university affiliates and local leaders, with references to event highlights and leadership participation.
The Sprig and Twig Club gathered at Mrs. Storms home for a meeting with several attendees noted in attendance. Discussions included club matters and social updates with multiple named members mentioned in the readable fragments.
Scout Troop 453 outlines plans for a camping trip to Camp Wawhbansee. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate youth scouting activity and a scheduled excursion in a local program.
Viola Wood reports weekend visits by Lake Foursome members and relatives at Mineral Springs and Athens. The death of Sam Neilson in Arcadia Hospital prompts funeral services at Alabama Baptist church with burial in Wilder Cemetery near Rustan.
Miss Bess Vaughan will discuss Your Parish Library at the Ruston Writers' Club meeting in City Halls Thursday at 7 30 p m. Vaughan, daughter of the late Rev and Mrs Vaughan, holds an SMU BA and Columbia MLS. Her library work spans California New Hampshire Tennessee New York City Shreveport New Orleans St Bernard parish and parish demonstrations in Winn Cairo and Jackson Miss. She projects a parish library for Lincoln Parish with a demonstration system and currently works on Alabama Avenue in the former Ledbetter Sewing Center building.
Louisiana government offices will close for five holidays in November with key offices remaining open on skeleton staffs. Thanksgiving period November 22 to 24 and All Saints Day November 1 are noted, with the general election on November 6 affecting closures.
Princess Peach Lisa Ann Stagfa naugh remains in Lincoln General Hospital after an appendectomy last week. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kavanaugh, she is recuperating at the hospital. Nearby, Jack Neilson of New Orleans attended the funeral of his uncle Sam Neilson and visited his mother Mrs C Neilson. John Butler of Dallas stayed with Mrs Oscar McAllister for a Sunday visit as guest speaker at the new post office dedication. Harold Faulkner and wife learned they won a weeklong trip to Acapulco Mexico, departing November 6 via jet to Mexico City for bull fights before continuing to Acapulco.
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