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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1960

Page

2

Oil and gas drillings up to depth in multiple fields

North Central area reports drilling at numerous sites across Lincoln Parish Bienville Parish and surrounding regions. Notable depths include 8,252 to 10,500 feet with several tests and substantial gas production as operators such as Feazel Inter co, Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co, and Continental Can Co conduct surveys in Ruston Simsboro Calhoun and Calhoun fields with several wells awaiting completion and fracking.

Hie Kindi Parish Y Cathourn Sothwest ‘Natural Production Co B. Smith Calhoun James A. Talley Myrdie Vining Ruston Feazel Interests Ellis Sis Simsboro Roberte F.rRoberts Ledbetter Slmsboro Biénville Parish Wildcats Bodcaw Co Fee-Lbn California Robert’ L.colvitt Bryceland Bear Creek Barnwell Drilling Co Barnwell-Driscoll Bryceland Etd Crow '& Evans No Liberty Hill Smith & Cameron EB. Smitherman R. J. Caraway Continental Can Co Robert J. Roberts Liberty Tril Jackson Parish A. A Hodges Industries, Inc R. Jones Vernon Texas Gas & Jett Drilling Co T. L. Scarborough Cartwright Ouachita Parish Calhoun Field Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co C. Finley Et al Gulf Oil Corporation Sinclair Oil & Gas Co G. F. Butler Socony Mobil Oil Co J. W. Russell Crescent Production Co., Inc L. James Fee

Sigma Nu Fraternity Established at LA Tech

Sigma Nu Fraternity at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute accepts invitation to colonize. The Colony, with strong alumni interest, plans first fall meeting Tuesday night. National HQ representatives will attend during rush. temporary headquarters in Delux Hotel room 6. Officers listed: President Charles Chadbourn of Ruston, Secretary-Treasurer Bob Caverlee of Monroe, Chaplain Bob Vincent of Bunkie.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Delux Motel Charles Chadbourn Ruston Bob Caverlee Monroe Bob Vincent Bunkie

Patsy Ann Bonnette Weds Bobby Gene Sharpe in Farmerville

Mr and Mrs J A Bonnette of Dubach announce the marriage of their daughter Patsy Ann to Bob by Gene Sharpe son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Sharpe of Dubach. The ceremony was at the home of Rev Casdell Allen in Farmerville on September 3 at eight o clock. Bridesmaid Waynette Liner Ruston and best man Grady Bagwell Dubach. The bride wore a white eyelet dress with pink accessories. Post office employee groom and couple plan a honeymoon to Hot Springs and will reside in Dubach.

J. A. Bonnette Dubach Patsy Ann Bobby Gene Sharpe Eugene Sharpe Casdell Allen Farmerville Delonk Waynette Liner Ruston Grady Bagwell Miss Liner Post O Office

Cooktown H D Club Elects Officers at Price Home

Mrs B J Price hosted the Cooktown Home Demonstration Club meeting at her residence at 9:30 a m on September 1 Coffee and cookies were served prior to the business session Officers for the new year were named: J W Cook president P G Grampbling vice president Ella Hollis secretary treasurer Iris slides by Ona Blondin delighted attendees Attendees included Marjie Wilder Mary Cook Flo Ponder Ila Rae Hollis Nugent W J Price T A Hilton J W Cook Reagan Odom Ruby Cook Bertha Colvin R Stinson Jennie Price C C Neilson among others.

B. J. Price Cooktown Marjie Wilder Mary Cook Flo Ponder Ila. Rae’ Hollis Nugent W. J. Price T. A. Hilton J. , W. Cook Reagan Odom Ruby Cook Bertha ‘Colvin R. ©. Stinson Jennie Price Ona: Blondin C. C. Neilson

Miss Texie Korn Weds Edward Knighten in Ruston Church

Miss Texie Korn became the bride of Edward Knighten at seven o’clock in the evening on August 26 at United Pentecostal Church in Ruston. The vows were administered by Rev. J W Olds. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Korn of Clay. Knighten is the son of Mr W R Knighten and the late Mrs Knighten of Columbia Louisiana. The ceremony featured white tapers in tall candelabra and baskets of stately mums and carnations in a pale setting.

Texie Korn Edward Knighten United Pentecostal Church of Ruston J. Wolds Louis Korn Clay Knighten W. R Knighten Columbia

Choudrant H D Club Meets At Mrs Davis Home

Mia Mark Davis entertained members of the Choudrant Home Demonstration Club on Thursday morning September 8 at 9 30. Sixteen members attended. The club approved a $5 donation for a demonstration project. New officers were elected for the year: W L Aswell president J M Brilt vice president Frank Hammons secretary treasurer. Ona Blondin gave an iris division and planting demonstration with slides. The October meeting will be at Mrs J R Fletcher's home.

Mia Mark Davis Choudrant Home J. M. Britt Asivéll Court House J. R. Fletcher

Civil Service Exams Listed With October Date

State Civil Service examinations will be given October 8 at the North-Central Area Voc Tech School, with posts including Farm Supervisor I II III, Farmer II III, Operating Engineer III, Public Health Entomologist, and more. Photostat Operator and Insurance Analyst positions also announced. Navy Miss Vessie Mae Nolly wedding details follow, bride in white brocaded taffeta with veil and rhine stone tiara, reception at Clay home, bridesmaids in light blue, couple to wedding trip.

Maniniger Cottage Life E. L. Hammett North-Central Area Voc.Tech Ivy Vessie Mae Nolly Tommy Thomas

Miss Karen Stone Weds Charles Robert Smith in Shreveport

The ceremony took place Thursday evening at the Tabernacle on Grand Avenue Shreveport officiated by Rev. Don Price. White gladioli and palms formed the decor. Attendants included Miss Linda Lee Stone maid of honor and Miss Jackie Moore with Hon Melilli as soloist. The bride wore ivory taffeta with Chantilly lace and a chapel train. her bouquet featured white Fujii chrysanthemums. Best man was Wiley Hilburn and ushers were Henry Lewis Robert Barham and Alan Stone.

O'Cfock and Stone Shreveport Charles ‘Robot Cerem Ny Tabernacle Grand Avenue Don Price Hugh Becker Henry Lewis Robert Barham Ruston Alan Stone Darrelyn Hon Melilli Linda Lee Stone Jackie Moore Harolyn Wong Oahu Hawaii Wiley Hilburn Chantilly Jace

Filing deadlines for civil service jobs in Louisiana

Applicants must file applications with the Department of Civil Service at P. O. Box 4111 Capitol Station Baton Rouge LA before 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date Sept 23 1960. Forms and information obtainable from the local Employment Security Office Parish Welfare Office Parish Veterans Service Office or Trade School.

Department of Civil Service Capitol Station Baton Rouge Parish Welfare Office Parish Veterans’ Service Office

Wedding Reception And Attendants Details

The wedding featured Reverend Davey and attendants including Judy Fowler and Ellen Mack, with guests and a refined main table display. The bride wore a black and white tweed dress for the trip, and the couple will reside in Ruston where he resumes studies at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and she works at Ruston Hospital.

Davey Tins Daughterh Judy Ellen Fowler Mii Mack Mane Vin Stilth C. D. ‘Atkelah Charles Gray Mr. .and Misch Smith Ruston Louisiana Polytechnic Instiltuté Ruston Hospital

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