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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
8
Community notices recount guests visiting the Ainton area including Mrs Homer Tee Mrs Smelley and Mrs Coe. Several residents attend university events, hospital visits occur for Mr J Renman, and families from Bernice, Linville, Farmerville, and Houston are listed with short travel and visiting details.
Community events fill the week in Jackson Parish with plans for the fair, visits from relatives and friends in Quitman Shreveport Monroe and Bell City. A pink and blue bridal shower honored Virginia Marie Griffith with gifts and refreshments.
Sunday visits featured the Franklin family with MRS A and FRANKLIN Row guesting Mrs Dyn Roberts and nearby relatives. Other gatherings included Mr and Mrs Charlie Chrisman in Garden Ark and trips to Farmerville. A Texan ball game between La Tech and Lamar Tech was played Saturday night in Beaumont, Texas.
Mrs. Etta Calhoun is in Ruston Hospital after a slight heart attack and gallbladder trouble. Her relatives report improvement. The Hanmons reunion occurred at Ruston Park on Sunday the 20th with attendees from the community including Mrs. Clara Farmer and others.
A mixed set of domestic vignettes recounts sports efforts, construction progress, illnesses, and community visits. Lonnie fails to rise and shine while Williamson’s home project advances with contractor Paul Williamson preparing for a late September or early October move. Visitors include Lee Pylants, Nonie Sincrair, Eddy Nichol and family, and Granny Ginns with West Monroe relations. October is celebrated as a favorite month.
We Seniors celebrate eleven years of effort with class rings appraisal as the latest milestone. Juniors plan a Friday car wash for Friday and Saturday. Eighth grade officers elected September 15: Lois Acord president Nolde Sisemore vice president Gloria Chandler secretary Andrea Chandler treasurer Ronnie Frazier reporter. Enrollment this year is twenty.
Mr and Mrs Allen Herrin and children visited Jena and Bill Davis over the weekend. The annual Farm Bureau and HDC meeting took place at the fairgrounds on Tuesday September 22 with reports, plans for the new year and new officers elected. Members from Fellowship included Mrs R E Roberson Mrs Bud and Alvin Davis. Other locals visited and socialized with families including the Colvins and Lane Davis, Jarmon and Jaromons, and Will Roberson’s household. Henry Liggins was a patient in Bernice Clinic. John T Davis attended an LSU game in Baton Rouge.
Sunday visits and family gatherings anchor a Shreveport region social page. Families share weekend outings with Bud and Harvey Davidson, Jewel Calvin, and J J Burhan, while Mrs Dewuin Elliott receives a pink and blue shower at Mrs Buster Doloney's home.
A party led by Glenn Conv B mens Variyooder and Charles Nik Engtineers will inspect the Stone Creek watershed in Ruston for flood control feasibility. They will assess streams and see if a project is practical, with a plan drafted if interest stays high. The effort is a cooperative Federal and local venture, seeking easements and cooperation from residents. The Cypress Bayou project cost over half a million dollars, with the federal share about $323,080. Local costs cover contracts administration and engineering services.
The report forecasts a 1960 cattle expansion to about 114 million head at peak under rapid growth, with prices likely to dip if slaughter and beef herd growth outpace demand. Slaughter supplies are rising while calf crops stay modest, suggesting a moderating price trend and cautious culling this winter to preserve producer profits.
Mrs. Tom Bragseal assisted by Ruston Church members attended the funeral of John Bennett, formerly of Dubaeh, who died in El Paso after a Friday car wreck. The service was held Monday at Kilpatrick's in Ruston. Attending included Bennett family members, Mrs. L. E. Edwards, Mrs. L. F. Simmons, Mrs. Gordon Carraway of Cotton Valley, and Bennett’s daughter Mrs. Billy Robin from Cotton Valley. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frazier of Longview and Mrs. Lane Frazier and children of Shreveport. A memorial note lists relatives and local guests in attendance.
A misspelled note from Greenwood records a church invitation and a flurry of social calls. Mentions include Mrs FM Wilkie, Mrs J My Hatevor, Mrs B8 Colvin, Mr and Mrs VM Habetaon, Lula Holloway, and Pridger at Vinerint with WMS activity. Sunday and Thursday visits noted.
Mr Paul Tubbs remains in Tenating hospital hoping for soon home. Mr and Mrs Roy Martin of Waverly Tenn visit relatives here. Hetty Doss weekend with Carolyn Johnson. Mrs Mollie Singleton visited Mrs G P Cooper and Arthur Hood. Mrs Henry Barnett to undergo hospital operation Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Pigreen and family visited Mr and Mrs Ellis Larance of Monroe Sunday. Pigreen’s daughter in Shreveport hospital gaining weight. Mr and Mrs Alfred Farley proud parents of a boy born Sept 21. Mr and Mrs T W A Herring visited Mrs Frank Singleton Monday. Mr and Mrs J T Dogg and Mr and Mrs Edd Hear ited visited Monday night. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Otwell Vienna. Ball-Srv cas staying from a weekly visit with Ros E Ball Jr and family in Port Arthur Tex. Mrs Mary B Durden Winnsboro spent weekend with her parents. Rev Melvin Pickering Calvarys pastor will begin devotional for KRUS at 8:45.
Beginning October 8 at your Ford dealer, see America's greatest car show and price range under one roof. The event previews the new Falcon offering six seats and up to 30 miles per gallon, plus Galaxies and station wagons and the Starliners in a luxury, performance filled presentation.
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