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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Carrol Caldwell Mr and Mrs FM Walsworth and Tommy and Mrs Ruby Caldwell visited Mr and Mrs Boddy Forman in Shreveport for the weekend Ruby Caldwell and Tommy remained for on tap gee vin.
A Saturday rally led by Dr Coe promotes oath on free foods policy. Local residents from multiple groups attend to support food access and community health initiatives.
Mrs J S Harris dies early at home with rites planned. burial at Greenwood under director.
Mayor and Board of Limshore Louisiana announce a bond sale on May 6 1958 for Water Revenue Bonds totaling 9250000.1 to fund village water system improvements. Proceeds to be used for construction and repayment secured by water revenue. optional bidders must submit bids with terms and delivery details as specified by officials.
The Stansboro school page lists class favorites and pupil recognitions led by Cullen and Eleanor Rouricue, with Barbary Hats Pucorites, Jiminy Fay Ann Woo, and Glenda Woodard among honorees. Planned events include a Carnival and a spring fundraiser, plus a Spunk Room project and a student talent gathering as activities resume after an open period.
Local sportsmen announce field trials to run November 14 through 16 near Shreveport. The event, led by AVSSACTAT POT and president 208 Uhekinser, will feature amateur hunts and a Westerner Restaurant gathering on U.S. 82. Officials urge attendance, with judges and officials slated to oversee breeding and judging in a practical, sported setup.
Ries services were held Friday in May or nearby at the Vale of the Adlpatrick Avery Lee in South Dakota. The article mentions party affiliations and family relations but the exact names and details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Health Unit records show 29 births in September with many named families in Ruston and surrounding areas. The list highlights numerous baby girls and boys, including Debra Lynn, Cynthia Lees, Debra Marie, Kay, and others born to Ruston couples and nearby towns such as Dubach and Choudrant.
K D Kilpatrick was elected president at the North Louisiana Funeral Directors Association summer gathering in Shreveport. Kilpatrick is manager of Kilpatrick Funeral Association and a member of the American Life Insurance Co. panel. other officers include Hagin and Minden’s Kleinberger. Merle Welch of Baton Rouge was named president of the National Funeral Directors Association.
American Red Cross President Alfred M. Gruenther urged 1958 convention delegates that well selected and supervised youth can strengthen chapters and help lead the nation. He outlined junior roles in safety, first aid, driver and water safety, pond drownings, and crime prevention, stressing long term engagement and national service.
Locals and visitors travel between Monroe Shreveport and Eb Borade for weekend family visits. Names include Mrs Z W Dou, Nora Bratton, Mr Jack Sailey, Martha Sue, Billy, Willie Colvin, Della Colvin, and others. Trips from Los Angeles and timing cover Saturday and Sunday with multiple family gatherings.
A historical report notes household cotton consumption rose about 15 percent in the past decade amid stronger demand for textile goods. It highlights end uses including upholstery, dresses, and bed coverings with rising sales of cotton fibers and related products despite competition from synthetics.
A long list shows forty-two parish students from Reston and Lincoln among 172 candidates for fall semester degrees at Tech. Schools of Education and Engineering lead, with Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Agriculture and Forestry, and Home Economics following in order.
The notice lists residents and visitors in Hays Station and nearby areas, detailing weekend stays with numerous families and individuals including Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Dewis, Mrs. Mir, Gina, Opal, and others. Mentions travels to Lenaview and Mu Sasiteel Afes as well as engagements with relatives and parents.
A technical conference hosted by the School of Engineers Tech will occur November 6 and 7, featuring demonstrations from manufacturers and papers on instrumentation controls, automatic control, valve design, and frequency responses. Attendees include professors from Tech, industry reps from Leeds and Northrop, and several engineers from Shreveport and Des Plaines.
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