Hico stars lead with 24-4 season mark in Class C
Hico packs a 24-4 season as 6-5 giant David Harkins earns Class C All-State honors and is viewed as top college material. Floyd Odom and Max Lewis assist the team as second-string and sharp shooter. Troy Alan of Choudrant High emerges as a teaching long for Louisiana Tech amid Lincoln Parish basketball prospects.
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Max Lewis
Cool 'Sopho
Glitter
Hico
David Harkins
Floyd Odom
Lincoln Parish
Choudrant High
Troy
Cancer crusade urges cash for lifesaving programs
The American Cancer Society outlines progress in cancer treatment, noting a shift from hopelessness to saving about 30,000 lives annually and predicting 75,000 more saved each year. The appeal requests generous donations to fund research, education, and services nationwide.
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American Cancer Society
Ruston
Phillips 66 Introduces New Gasoline in Louisiana
Phillips Petroleum Company will launch a new high octane gasoline in Ruston Louisiana announced by Feazel Oil Company owner W R Feazel. The improved version of Phillips 66 Flite-Fuel promises greater power and smoother performance for both new and older cars under Louisiana driving conditions.
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Louisiana
Ruston
Phillips Petroleum Company
W. R. Feazel
Feazel Oil Company
Feazel
Phillips 66
The Nice Thing About Being Poor
A wry observation that poverty limits worries to small figures, contrasting anxiety over money with the broader, more burdensome concerns faced by the affluent. It frames financial strain as a concise, sharp joke about budgeting and perception.
Deputy Sheriff Wounded In Jail Scuffle
Deputy Sheriff Wilbur Williamson sustained a seven inch neck wound after mental patient W. E. Forehand tore a metal drain cover, broke it in half, and attacked him in a parish jail cell. Williamson, Deputy George Simonton, and city officer R L Goss restrained Forehand. Williamson received medical care and is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Wilbur Williamson
W. E. Forehand
Forehand
Pineville Institution
Lincoln Parish
Williamson
George Simonton
R. L. Goss
Cancer Drive Under Way After Kick-Off Luncheon
A Lincoln Parish fundraiser of the American Cancer Society kicks off with a luncheon at Lincoln Friday. Sponsored by the Culture Guild, the drive aims to raise 2100 this month through neighbor to neighbor campaigns and special gifts. Leaders plan parish wide canvassing and educational programs with Home Demonstration Club leaders aiding the effort.
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Lincoln Parish
Neil Kirkland
Louisiana Division of
American Cancer Society
New Orleans
Richard Davis
Scond Row
J. W. Mize
L. D. Nopper
Horn A. Marbury, Jr
J. M. Armstrong, Jr
Agnes
David Shepherd
Lincoln
Kers
Culture Guild
Richard M. Davis
Monroe
Marian Simmons
Orleans
Louisiana
American Cancer Societic
Hall
Davis
Simmons
Culture Guld
Chile
Lincoln Parish Court House
Trouser-ruffling hit run in Auburn scene
Police pursue driver who sped past George Pero after his car struck a raccoon. The impact tore Pero's trousers as he stopped to inspect the damage. No further injuries reported.
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Auburn
Mich
P- Police
George Pero
Pero
Bank Of Dubach To Double Capital Stock To $50,000
The Bank of Dubach will double its capital to 500 shares of 100 each, totaling 50,000, with business to commence after 100 shares are subscribed. Former capital was 25,000 with a 50,000 surplus. President A B Ball and cashier O L White lead the bank, which reported assets and deposits figures as of December 31 1956.
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Bank of Dubach
Ruston Leader
O. L. White
A. B. Ball
Baptist W M U To Hold Annual Meeting In April
The fifty seventh annual Louisiana Baptist Woman's Missionary Union meeting will take place April 24 at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria with about 1500 delegates expected. Miss Kathryn Carpenter announced the event noting the group represents over 1100 churches and features speakers from Southern Baptist and Protestant groups along with Louisiana organizations.
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Louisiana Baptist Woman's Missionary Union
Calvary Baptist Church
Alexandria
Kathryn Carpenter
R. L. Mathis
Southern Baptist Womsur
Tor
Glenn L. Archer
Louisianna Baptist Convention
F.jd. Mabry of
Austen
Lousiana Wim
Harry James Band Plays Here April 8
Harry James and his Music Makers will perform at Louisiana Tech on Monday April 8 under the Student Union. A concert in Howard Auditorium from 8 to 9 p.m. carries a 1.25 admission, followed by a Memoral Gymnasium dance from 9:30 to 12 with 3 ticket option. The ensemble, billed as the nation’s number one band, blends jazz with other styles in a semi formal event. corsages will not be worn.
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Ruston
Harry James
Louisiana Tech
Howard Auditorium
Memoval Gymnasium
James’ Aggregation
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