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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
8
The Burgessville Home Demonstration Club met in October with Mrs. W. Futrell and Mrs. J. W. Aulds presenting tips on household fables. The meeting was hosted at Mrs. Dewling's home, where the two leaders shared demonstrations and guidance for members.
A meeting at the courthouse brought together clothing leaders and a Moms club in a home demonstration setting. Margaret Reimby, state clothing specialist, urged careful budgeting and wise spending, sharing ideas from the demonstration and emphasizing support from state specialists.
Next month a demonstration on fabric care will be held. Red ribbon was awarded by judges at the club booth during the peach fair. Mrs Putred prepared the materials for the exhibit, and Mrs Aulds helped arrange and display the items.
Mrs J R Ray hosted the Dorcas Sunday School class at her home for the October 13 session with twelve members present. Mrs W L Galloway led a devotional from What God Expects of Us. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs W L Galloway, vice president Gilbert, secretary Louise Falls, treasurer Whitman. Group captains named: Mrs N S Valentine, Mrs Cornelia Whatley, Mrs W Alel ton, Mrs Kim Galsin. Meeting voted to hold business every second Thursday at three. Next meeting planned with Mrs J W Melton. prayer by Mrs Gilbert, social hour followed, with refreshments served to numerous members.
The Girl Scout Pelican Council held its monthly neighborhood meeting at the Art Scout House on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Porter of Shreveport presented a financial report covering January through September 1960, noting income of 576,665 and expenses of 50,538. Plans were made for the coming halfway season, with Halloween novelties for troop activities and holiday songs for group singing. The Girl Scout Fund-Raising Drive will start on October 27, with Mrs. M. J. Brothers in charge of the drive.
The Woman's Department Club board met October 13 to finalize upcoming events. November features Elizabeth Bethea presenting Mr Mary Muffett on November 3 with art discoveries and works from Tech's art department. December offers Miss Maxine Pepper and Mrs J L O Neal in a Brazil visit with commentary. A Writer program by Miss WW Melinty features Layday Taylor on a historic novel. A ballet directed by Mrs Fuchs, with tech campus theater plans by Feb 9 at 3 30.
Ruston ladies plan a luncheon on Thursday November 10 from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m at the Episcopal Church. Menu includes western meat, cheese, salads, coffee and desserts plus home preserves and relishes. Proceeds support church activities with Adelison Thompson as general chairman and Mrs Ruth Rhevsen coordinating plans.
Women of the Church host an Episcopal Bazaar on Thursday, November 6, 1960 at AOL Tech Drive in Ruston featuring pies cakes cookies and candy to help with meal planning. The event promises a roomful of Rootlooking and peace eating treats for customers.
Mrs Paul Zachry will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. The event will be at the Zachry home two miles west of Ruston on Highway 80, following their Oct 29 19th wedding date in Magnolia Arkansas.
The Green Thumb Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Fred W. Jones with co hostesses Mrs Ta Mero Jr Mrs Altos Soxton presiding after a brief business session. Members were reminded to attend the Ruston November 1 dis meeting and enjoyed Day Lily Farm color audes and talks on plant varieties.
The couple attended a Saturday event at LSU with Mrs Clarence B Fauth and Mr Gaff, then returned to Ruston on Sunday. The readable text notes a large suite, a party, and social attendance.
Citizens urged to support a countywide drive led by solicitors chosen to cover the Ruston area. The initiative aims to expand Girl Scout tenure and membership, boosting Junior and Senior High School age participation and troop sizes to the recommended minimums.
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