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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

5

Bernice social notes highlight weekend visits and gatherings

Grady Austin of Farm i and Mrs Floy Hollie of Porville visited Mrs Newt Poland on Wednesday afternoon. Marion Aycock and daughter Mary of Lisbon joined others in a Hank's reg rahi at Harvey Alntks hore in Mico. A large crowd attended with friends and relatives. Several families, including the Nolands from Shreveport, Aylmer Hol te pans Nolan, and Ruby Caldwell, shared weekend visits. Attendees at the football jamboree in Monroe and various Labor Day gatherings are listed among local residents and kin. The PTA plans a fall program with a banquet for Bernice firemen on Sept 9 and a pot luck Sept 18, plus a Youth Retreat led by Rev M F Copelan Aug 29–31 in Haynesville.

Grady Austin Farm i Floy Hollie Porville Newt Poland Marion Aycock Mary Lisbon Jeannnlé Rhodes Harvey Alntks Mico Drew Noland Shreveport Meniond Puente Aylmer Holte Pans Nolan Vieit Sree Ruby Caldwell Buddy Forman Willie Nicholson Rayilie A. J. Lee Bobby W. L. Lee Little Rock Ark Travis Tanner Carrol Tippett B. B. Middleton Middleton Nelda Bob Curtis Milner Bobby Thompson Minden Makine Jeanne Leigh Lynn Revel Ruston W. F. Patterson Carthage Texas B. F. Pattersons Kay Judson Warren Crntyville J. I Bill Cook Lillie Billie Sue E. G. Flemming Frank King Pete Dubach JE. MM. Jamson Otis Elliot Gwendolyn Elliot el Dorado Alexandria JL Gz Simons Carolyn Jimmy Simmons Hamoe Lafayette Bertha McClung Keith Jaf* Weldon J. C. McClung A. J. Lautigar Ronny Michael Dorado Monroe Billy Troy Riordan Connie Ray Bohannan la Porte Riordans Wilbur Bailey Pat Goodrum Ardis Lee Loutgar Jerry Ronald Fred Marsh Johnny Harrie C. C. Colvin Simon Pearson Johnny Emmonds D. J. Smith James C. Farrar Luther Colvin Stinson Heard Jo Butler Kate McGee DB. J. Smith Thev. M. F. Copelan Shiloh Baptist Church Haynesville PTA George Wiltcher Bernice Garden Club Bernice Firemen

Ruston Police Continue Raids In Liquor Drive

Ruston police extended weekend raids on alleged bootleggers netting about 40 cans of beer. Claudine Stinson, 301 East South Line, charged with violating the local option law for operating a bar in her home, with plea expected in city court. Several others accused of illicit sales face charges as the crackdown continues.

Ruston Vonce Claudine Stinson 301 East South Line C. O. Oshbon Osbon

Labor Day Police Report: No Accidents Here Mon

Labor Day weekend produced few incidents in Ruston and Lincoln Parish. Deputy Durrett reported 10 accidents over the weekend and Monday while Ruston Police Chief Orhon said no city mishaps. Officials urged caution on highways and noted schools open Wednesday with patrols near schools. The nation counted dozens of holiday deaths, with totals approaching 595 overall.

Ruston Lincoln Parman Dan Durrett Lincoln Pariah City Hall C. O. Orhon Toca Osvon Parish National Safety Council Chicago United Press International California

Registration for Grambling College Enrollment Set for Fall

Grambling College announces freshman orientation activities from September 11 to 16 under President RWB Jones as part of a record enrollment effort. Returning students register September 15 and 16 with classes starting September 17, while campus upgrades include a new Science Building and stadium.

Grambling College Rwb. Jones Jones Grambling

Lincoln men in service begin naval flight training

Lincoln men in service at Pensacola undergo preflight training at the Naval Station in Pensacola. The program covers aerology navigation and flight principles before assignment to Saufley Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station for actual flight training. The 10 weeks of training began July 15.

Saufley Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Pengdeala

Louisiana State Art Opens With Three Exhibitions Slated

The Art Commission opens today with three lively exhibitions at the Old State Capitol. A national children’s painting show titled The Four Seasons, selected from 16,000 submissions, is touring under Smithsonian support. Also open is Ford Motor Company’s American By Ways watercolor collection and a small Louisiana art selection curated by Mrs. Marie Demenuy from Groves collection. Admission is free daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Louisiana State Art Jay R. Brousnaud Uber U. S Arta and Activities Magazine United States Halp Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions Service Ford Motor Company Wook Groves New Orleans Marle Demenuy Grove Art Commission Old State Capitol

Motivation For Drinking Tech Essay Contest Winner

Miss Catherine Kendall, a Louisiana Tech student, placed second in an international contest with a prize, travel stipend, and a Waterloo Canada study scholarship. Her essay Inducements to Drinking analyzes why people drink, linking social class, upbringing, and personal distress to alcohol use and viewing it as a mix of social, psychological, and spiritual factors.

Hdstor Intercollegiate Waterloo Ontario Canada Catherine Kendall Louisiana Tech Kendal Frances Fletcher Tech English Department PER Miss Ki Sucs Miss Kendall Catherine Kendal Donald Horton Appei

Davis Reunion Held At Alabama Church

The Davis family of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Davis held their annual reunion Saturday at the Alabama Presbyterian Church Recreation Center with 52 members present. A devotional by Rev. Jolly Davis followed a bountiful picnic dinner and singing by all. Attendees included numerous relatives from Johnstown and Louisiana, with guests listed among extended family.

Alabama Church James W. Thats Alabma Presbyterian Church Recreation Center Jolly Davis Tian Mabareland Marvin Frank Aledalnd Sir Mars Prarweenh Mi Farland Elitdeen Faye Jebony Bh Mre Elbert AL Tyavis Nin Vi Tombaoc Ebildyegs James Ad Dawid Mies Collin Haddad Ant Gilly Saale Ifoseph Deborah Willan Piardae Chibi Maltesie Dawid John W Fred Davis Mos Jin Dievis HP. Pardue CA. O'Neal

Smith family and friends visit Monroe and Camp event

The Smith family of Monroe and Mrs Lyon’s family join annual Camp gathering in Alabama. Mr and Mrs W C Colvin and family along with Mrs Stone Colvin visited Mr and Mrs Karold Crawley in Monroe Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Jessie A Tullos and family of Monroe visited her parents Mr and Mrs K Ball Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Guy Alexander spent the weekend with Mrs Pearl Rhinehart in Madill Oklahoma.

Local Notes From McNell And Vienna Area

Community fragments describe funerals, visits, relocations, and school events in McNell and nearby Vienna. Mra McGiel’s death follows a heart attack on return from visiting kin. Doyle Peterson family moved back for Mona Dell’s school entry. Road crews relocate to Vidalia. Intermediates at First Baptist held an ice event social. Joint church ladies study met with James Gray. Various locals, travels, and school faculty notes populate the week.

Mra KL Rall Robert Willlamson McNell McGiel Wil Nameon J. H. Williamson Virgil Robt Williamsons Mona Dell Ager Yellow Pine D. Moody Houston Tom Mangold Teague Texas L. A. Sims Sims Aubrey Dayleyeferson Vidalia J. A. Sims Vienna Dame Gray First Baptist Charch Charles Ramsey Dianne Ramsey Tommy Nolan Tommy Larance Kaletah Mekaskle Pamela Judy Gray Bethel Baptist Church Vienna First Baptist Church James Gray Bethel Nice Cray Qsenn Wilhile Townsville Cleve Curtis Bradshawtnee Helen Nornsby Tradshaw Vernon Parish Bradshinn Anocoes A. S. Newman Moller Lane W. Cloirby Tmackstone Atlantic

Weekend Visitors and Local Travels Across Texas and Oklahoma

Fort Smith Alabama Dubach and family hosted by Telwood Lewis and others spent the weekend with local residents. Several Shreveport visitors toured Kingsville, Texas and Oklahoma. Members of families and friends from Shreveport Homer Evansville Tallulah Winnfield and Denver moved through the area visiting relatives and returning home after trips.

George Trammell Jr Roberson’ and Sons Shreveport VF. Sanderson el Dorado Fo Sanderson Evansville Pant Ayrogh Tom Cablwell Nseujean John Malone Homer Myr Acm Tatum C. J. Colvin Winnfield Velma Colvin Tallulah Doe Minore Denver Cale Bobby Campbell Don Shrevepart BL Barnett Dorada Moneday James 7 Fuller Ant Femavat Tom Pat Roberson Cation Missouri

West Side Social News With Visits and Travel Plans

On West Side residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Carl Lee and family of Moracsilf Venezuela. Sgt and Mrs Cookes Lee King and baby joined, with Sund afternoon callers Thomas and family and the Everett Whitlington group. William Gerald phoned from Norfolk to announce Sept 2 departure for the Mediterranean. Other gatherings occurred with the Blackwelder, Walker, and Gallman families visiting relatives in Shreveport Longview Dallas and Waterproof as duty calls and travel plans emerged.

Sgt Mra. Cookes Lee King Baby Mes Thomas Kesh Bee Everett, Whitlington Honstuy Narvis Pansy Tam Lee Shreveport Carl

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