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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1960

Page

3

Bridges Broughton Wedding Solemnized at Alice Methodist Church

Hulton leader reports the Bridges and Broughton wedding held September 2 at Alice Methodist Church. Rev Terral Lowe officiated the double ring ceremony with Miss Bettye Ann McGee singing. The couple, Miss Broughton daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlton Broughton, and Mr Bridges son of Mr and Mrs Evin Bridges of Dubach, plan a future in Ruston after a brief wedding trip to Hot Springs.

Hulton Bridges-Broughton Alice Methodist Church Ches Weddin Lou Broughtoh Jonny B. Bridges Harmiony Chas Hel Methodist Church Hico Miss Broughton Carlton Broughton Broom Evin Bridges Oubach Hot Springs Ruston Arizona Bridges Louisiana Tech

Keenwood R N Harrises Host Out Of Town Guests

Weekend guests included Grady Harris and Ann of Lafayette, Roger Broome and family of Buniee, and the Harris reunion held in Bernice. Numerous local families were listed as visitors and attendees, with plans to hold next year’s reunion at T. R. Davis Sr.’s home.

Keenwood R.N. Harrises Dof Reese R. N. Harris Grady Harris Ann Lafayette Roger Broome Buniee Bernice Harris J. F. Harris

Tea at Court House Highlights Dee Madden Event

Community notes list attendees of a court house tea for Dee Dubois with Mrs J W Brewer and Mrs Doud visiting Mae Madden. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Jett Gardner hosting W T W, plus guests from Heflin West Monroe and New Orleans areas including Glenn Moor man Carrie Kelly and Sam Phillips. Local residents Jack Gardner and Dorene Wright are noted, along with patients at Veterans Hospital in Shreveport and Ruston hospital visits.

Juart Smith Jett Gardner Will Watts Glenn Moorman West Monroe B. F. Watson Carrie Kelly Sam Phillips Heflin Morris Murphy Lake Charles Willet John M. Gardner Veterans Hospital Shreveport Jap Gullat Milledge Ledbetter New Orleans Larry Ledbetter Donesboro George Carrol Mae Madden Dee Dubois Court House Ben Watson Cross Roads Win Watts J. W. Brewer Doud

New Hope News wedding and weekend gatherings noted

Nelwyn Bell and Charles Griffin wed at Simsboro Baptist Church with local families in attendance. Weekend visitors include Gilbert Ray and Houston guests Ted Golden. Davis and Ambrose families hosted reunions, with the Davis reunion at the old home place drawing many relatives from Shreveport and Houston.

NEW Hope News Community Group Nelwyn Bell M. Davis H. B. Stewart Lawell Sherry Ann McCreary Hayden Hammon Layton Leachman Felton’ Patterson C. E.griffin Mary Beth Griffin Charles Griffin Simsboro Baptist Church Herman Ray Gilbert Ray Ted Golden Houston Texas O. E. McGee J. W. Vernon Freeport A. M. Davis J. W. Campbell F. 5. Ponsell Marsha W. A. O'Neal Davis Old Home Place W. A. Collie Tom Mamie Davis T. R Margaret Shreveport Arnold Ollie Davis Doris Payne Sherry Ann Francis Marguerite Ponsell J. W Elaine Campbell Edgar Wilbur Ambrose Melton Dorothy Ambrose Loyce Jack Caren la Pais Billy Valine Shields Mike Gary

Pasture Help Tips for Local Livestock Owners

Extension agents report most livestock owners will qualify for pasture improvement assistance under a new program this fall. Fertilizer prices may rise, but seeds appear affordable. L. D. and Bobby Joe McGehee report high hay yields near Downsville, with two bales per acre weighing about fifty pounds each, equating to five to six tons per acre from Chicken House Fertilizer. Drainage improvements in creek bottoms boost pasture productivity, with John Nelson and J. E. Stiles planning similar work along river and eroded bottoms.

Q. Levabseur W. J. Aswell S.C L. D Bobby Joe McGehee Downsville Bobby Joe John Nelson J. E. Stiles Ergek

Posted Notice for Hunting and Trespass in Lincoln Parish

Notice posted against hunting and fishing on all lands in Lincoln Parish belonging to the undersigned owners. Trespassers may be prosecuted. The pond behind the house on Farmerville Road is posted. Signed by Mrs. W. D. Calhoun and Glen L. Shadow. Post dates: 87-14-21 and 87-14-2.

Lincoln Parish Farmerville Road W. D. Calhoun

Rural electric cooperatives lift Louisiana economy

In 1937 rural areas of Louisiana faced only 1.7 percent electricity coverage. Desperate farmers organized non profit cooperatives, achieving 98 percent area coverage and boosting productivity, markets, and jobs, benefiting town and country alike. Members Association Louisiana Electric Cooperatives seeks support to keep these co-ops strong.

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