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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1959

Page

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Local Women Tie Session on Better Living and National Congress

Nine Ruston women gathered for a three hour local congress on Better Living at Butler's Real Estate Office. They discussed home needs and duties, with results to be published in McCall's Magazine and forwarded to Washington officials. Delegates named include Mrs. David Hull and others, with topics spanning appliances and family welfare.

Ruston Metall National Congress Washington D B. Kendall Jr Ysar Servei Butler D. H. Butler Puerto Rito America Tday Meir McCalls| Mingazitre Eal Louistang Austyn New Orleans Esssen Washington McCalls Magazine Rvslon David Hull Leo Geroow Roy Gufford Dick Nealy A. J. Caladny Joe Tuten Bot Beard Elza Ray Lays Kilgore Butler Real Estate J. B. Kendall Jr Mbditator David Hall E.R. Moyes Jr A. J Coley Dice Neely Leo Gerow Royafford

Weekend visitors and church notes from Clay area

Weekend visitors include relatives from Mansfield Ruston Biloxi and La Tech visiting Clay church families and Rev Westbrook repainting the Meth Church. Local residents hosted dinners and attended Presbyterian services while dairymen and livestock owners report pest concerns and related activity.

Ore T. C. Beatty Glenn Neaville Neaville Charley Harris Harris Mansfield Thea-Reed Magnolia Richard Kavanaugh J. Ry Kavanagh Gillam J. H. Kendall Ora Belle Standay Shiptile Lamkin Era Gritshy Ruston Fanein College Hi. P. H. FP Clinton Harriet Chinton Tech Ann Lal. Tech Hier Sunil Peel Biloxi Jerry Hood Mike Raith Kavaunaugh Kavanaugh Presbyterian Church In Kathie Sue Georgia Ann Donestors Homer Smeltey Harvey

Weekend Visitors Reach Across States

A fragmentary community notice lists weekend visitors and travelers to Sterlington and nearby towns. Families from Houston, Dueaott, Columbia, Monroe, College Station, Dubach, Lake Charles, Longview, Athens, Lisbon, Holly Ridge, Arcadia and other places are mentioned alongside local residents, with several staying through Sunday.

Jim Deagon Lairie Carter Houston Tex Mir Kensnel Deason Holly Ark Dalton Weagon Due Aott Trade Cobb Columbia Josh Beoughter Monroe James Brazzet Carolyn College Station Texas Jah TL. Davis Dubach Bir Lee Brazzel Hlyls, Davirlson Monee Suny Frank Graves Thomas Farley Lake Charles Woc Barnett Soby Standerad Longview Sewell Blackwell Athens Annie Young Lisbon Sami Brazzel Sterlington Oko Napper Jim Denson Minnie Mitchem Bernlee Cllnic W. Enloe Red Harrell

Local Family Visits and Notable Birth in Weekend Notes

Providence Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fallin and daughters spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Mack Tood. Friends of Mrs. Pearl McCurtin report she is improving with a diagnosed neuritis in the lungs. Various local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Hood and Beatrice with Odell Stewart, and Mrs. John Garner hosting. Other business visitors travel to Minden. An infant son weighed Ibs 4 oz at birth to Mr. and Mrs. D. Buster. funeral services noted for Theunus Rimbei Clinic death.

Wayne Fallin Pineville Teir Mack Tood Pearl McCurttin Burell Hood Slaughter Beatrice Odell Stewart Odell Loig West Deils Robison Robison Southera Jessi

Shower Attendees Reach Across Parishes In Baptist Church Event

Relatives from Shreveport and nearby areas attended a Saturday afternoon shower for Mrs. Milton Odont at the Baptist Church. Guests included Mrs. Neal Berry of Lake Providence and Tomy Williams of Bastrap along with other friends from Mex AB Oolony.

Shreveport AB. Oolony Neal Berry Lake Providence Tomy Williams Bastrap Milton Odont the Baptist Church

Mrs Elina Ginn dies in Greenville funeral held

Mrs Elina Ginn known as Grammy Ginn died Saturday morning at 4 20. She was buried at New Hope cemetery Sunday afternoon. The community extends sympathy to family as neighbors recall her as a mother and friend in Greenville. The note also mentions local residents sharing stories of traveling and daily life in Greenville and adjacent towns.

Eta Calhoun Hazel Bryan Marning Ivdy Br. Bleich Elina Ginn Grammy Ginn New Hope Granny John White Greenville Tee Pylant Claude Pylant Allee Crow Shreveport Ruts Smith Patti Big Mama Pett Lola Mae White Strickland Alice Texas Elma Ginn Bubber White Pasaden

Alabama Church Fervent Sermons And Community Ties

Reverend Douglas Burnley preached two sermons at a local Alabama church with Mrs Burnley as guest. The article lists numerous social visits and family ties across Alabama and Shreveport, including graveside services for Myrtle Arnold and other community activities during the week.

Ruston area social notes span visits and church events

Mrs A B Dubach and Mrs Davil Pike visit in Botta N together with family. First Baptist Sunday School class meets at Mrs Harry Stall’s home. numerous local residents visit relatives in Ruston Shreveport Memphis and Monroe. stork shower for Lind McCloud Waldrop. community updates include home renovations and church meetings. local names and places build a snapshot of community life across several towns.

Doreus First Baptist Church Harry Stall Svera Uel Gena Stoberson Crowley Fuller Glynn Sandifer Tanell McRuchern Lov Pendergrass Ams Marvin Garter Ruston Evelyn Getffh Beth Rodlay Lind McCloud Waldrop W. Monroe Leon Ford Sibley Mate Grisby Linda Usly Patlise Billy Griffin Shreveport Jewel Wilkersys Slay Creek Grentvilly Greenvills Hbc Guthrie Marty Sindome Mae Colvin Puckett Guillinig Usustl Titty Sue Cummings Emma Croshy Brenig

Mrs Harihcock Rites Thursday At Darby Chapel

Funeral rites were held Thursday at the Darby Chapel for Mex Lea Lanise Turthenek 73 who died Wednesday at her home after a lengthy illness. Burial was in Long Straw Cemetery at Choudrant. Survivors include her husband and two daughters and two sons.

Mrs. Harihcock Darby Chapel Latterman Lea Lanise Turthenek Darby Speirs Kimbell

Jerry Blalock Dies in Quitman at 79

Jerry Blalock of Quitman died unexpectedly at Jonesboro hospital Wednesday afternoon at age 79. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Quarles and Rev. Paul Presson officiating, burial in Mt Olive cemetery under Ed aid Homes funeral direction. Survivors include Loyd Blalock of Quitman, sister Mrs. TR Ry Childson of Delta City, Miss, and brother Dr. C. C. Smith of Jackson, Miss, plus other relatives.

Quitman Erry Baenck Jonesboro Hospital Pri Mt. Olive Baptist Kea Quilman Joe Quarles Paul Presson Iy. Latwement Wis Mt Olive Cemetery Edaids, Manes Hartheack Poinons Calif TR. P. Ry Childson Delta City Miss C. C. Smith Jackson Grandelt Ldver

Parish Singing Conversion at Mineral Springs Baptist

Mineral Springs Baptist hosts a parish singing event led by R E Roberson president Singity on October 18 at 10 am. The program features Gene Vealion and Wilmet with planned hospitality and guest attendance expected.

Mineral Springs Lincoln Saris Genevealion Wilmet R. E. Roberson Singity Tivervone

Relieved farmer linked to Juckyia Parks family dies

The obituary notes a relived farmer from the Plonger family, aged nine, linked to the Juckyia Parks line, with ties to Sue Blalock and Fonvbern, survived by six grandchildren and one great grandchild. It states Israel’s population around three million, about 27,000 non Jewish.

iPioek Tool Tox Sue Blalock Fonvbern Juckyia Parks Ouil of Iarael

Funeral Rites for Elma Gini Held in Ruston

Funeral services for Elma Gini Foy were conducted Sunday at New Hoge Baptist Church with Rev Corley assisting, burial in New Hope Cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home direction. Survivors include daughters Moniet Routoft Quitman Holtzelaw Ruston and Mrs John White Shwe tant, one sister Mrs Jetta Farley Jonesboro, and several cousins and grandchildren.

Foy Elma Gini New Hoge Baptist Church Corley Mav. J. Migon New Hope Cemetery Fot Kilpatrick Puneval Riston Thes

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Ruston uLestler Hico Jim Foster Providence William Dodd Memabers William J. White St. Governor Paul Tate N. Dyer Harold Griffin Alabama Douglas Burnley Cooshitla Burnley Ralph Beard Pete Perritt Ringgeld Myrtle Arnold Alabami Alabam Cemetery Bolvin Rogers Debbie Jack Henry Sol Lindy Twugers Saline Inez Fair Tom Rogers James Tipton Ringeuld A. R. Halstead Wilks and Bays W. Munroe Cire Hepruth Louliono Clilford Mech Hiseni Tech Alex Boyd Lillian H. Ellis Peggy A.B, Ball Mr. Davil Ed Pike Botta, N Mrs. Pike Be, Owen Mrs Conlin Bennett Ruston Witl A. A Barnard J. S. Wright Springhill S.J G. T. Melsey Mirge. Walker Ben McCloud Kalley J. Tharris Dewey Campbell I Bobby Gibbs Nitehitoches Arnimid Ball FL Sanderson EE Dorauy Milton (Ball Jchildren Monrow M.T. Ball Samrday Joan Rogers Tom Pat Roherson B.S.A. Cnevention Baton Troug G. Lee Médveene Lay Saturtey Dayton Daly Tenn Dack Bailey Anul George McMullen BH. Haskin Mernhpis Newton Mitchell Claudia Mitchell Maple Jwond Mary Ann Mitcholl la. Tevl F. Lavthcock Charles Jones Ruslan Emma Uurdin Lake Village D. &. Harthoark Yugo City Glidwell Myx Mitchell Bits Colvin EL Dorado, Ark Wis Melvin Colvin Sulurtay Jerry Blalock Unluile Twe Sang Loyd Blalock Hye James M Kha Glow Ruston Hospital St Short Mines Douglan J Menudist Church Tokelys Nas Ey Georgia Swansdown Wilson Oleo Jack Sprot Blackeye Peas Charmin Stokely's Limas Stokely Jergen's Hormel Canned Hormel Dairy Sliced Hormel Cello Sanka Hormel Handy Andy
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