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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1962
Page
2
Mayor Johnny Perritt announced a city wide effort to clear weeds and high grass from vacant lots to improve beauty and reduce fire and mosquito risks. The Ruston Garden Council backs the plan as part of a year long campaign to win the statewide Cleanest City Contest in 1963.
Charlton Lyons addresses Ruston Rotary on Wednesday warning that a powerful central government would create a socialist state eroding state and personal freedoms. Lyons, a Republican candidate for Congress from the Shreveport district, criticizes liberal Democrats and praises Republicans as the party of conservative strength. He argues a strong two party system is needed to expose issues and keep constitutional government. The talk was introduced by Landy Caventher. Mic key Sumrall was inducted as a new club member.
Mrs F T Singleton celebrated a surprise birthday supper Wednesday night with numerous relatives and friends attending. The gathering included Olen Singleton and family, Johnny Doss, Herman Cobb, Glen Johnson and others, plus Pete Singleton and grandchildren. Additional visits and weekend trips to relatives are noted among the Singleton clan.
Five Mile residents and relatives gathered for the Winter Loyd reunion at Curtis Farley's home on Sunday September 2. Attendees included Sllen Cariey and Clau dete, Jimms Leo Hood family, Hood relatives, Loyd family members, Wimberly of Coustiata La, Beverly Thompson and Donna, Aunt Alice Strother and Temmin Loyd, Gardner Farley and Ralph W. Monroe, plus many others from Shreveport Ruston and Dubach. A large dinner and visiting followed, with illness noted for Ab Book Piloreen and Mrs. Ed Broughton.
Lincoln Parish begins a new school year with about 6200 students expected across white and colored schools. Total teachers projected at 259, with buses and drive entrances planned for student safety and efficient pickup.
Vacationers return to Culbertson as relatives and neighbors share stories of travel and family visits. Children Sue and Andy of Alabama stayed with Shirtey’s family, while other kin from Janesport and Shreveport spent time at Dorado and Wheatly farms.
A garbled summary shows a school or community meeting scheduled for Wednesday with references to a cafeteria, a choir, and a hotel or center venue. Names such as Tina and Dewitt appear, along with notes about a first riser and a tour. The text is heavily distorted.
Local notes report social visits, church events, and upcoming homecoming at Mabwana Baptist on September 23. Families from Ruston, Farmerville, and Athens visit relatives. autos races in Monstick. a Galilean group meeting with ice cream. hospital stays and recoveries. Norman K. Elliott closes with a note on faith and thanks.
Alabama community events center on Homecoming Sunday with Gill Darrow of Abibini Church delivering a morning sermon and pastoral messages promoting sanity. Weekend visitors include regional families and church members from Monroe and surrounding areas. Attendance and social activities accompany the football jamboree in Boston’s Buston.
Mr and Mrs W S Chandler and their daughters left Friday to visit their son and his wife in Kansas City. The column lists numerous local relatives visiting, spending weekends with families, and Sunday visits in nearby towns through the week.
Legal minutes from Ston, Louisiana record the regular session of the Palice Jaury of Lineal Pare ish on August 14 1962 at Spo Welockem Courthouse Rusty Parish. Attendees include Sohn A Mitelel president and members M. Mathewes W. Cook and others. A report by West Carroll Parish agent Jo Non Tayi and a proposed resolution funding agricultural extension service and parish maintenance is noted.
Lincoln Parish Police Jury approves use of 1962 63 funds for general parish road maintenance and bridge work. Action follows requests for approval from Representative Napper and Senator Barton, with bids for light duty trucks and Caterpillar equipment to be advertised. Meeting notes cover voting houses, school sites, and executive session on health unit budget.
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