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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1962

Page

1

Ruston newspaper tax and subscriber notice details

Directory style notice listing staff names and roles for the publication, with address 301 W Mississippi Ave Ruston La, pricing 5c single copy and annual rates, postal and subscription instructions, and disclaimers about errors. Includes affiliations with United Press and NEA.

Tom Herline John Morse Leader Mississippi Ave Ruston W. Miss Ava Lincoln Parish You Misiearean Association

Cotton acreage release in Louisiana boosts available allotment

Editorial notes the spring campaign by Louisiana agricultural agencies and farm groups that released over 80 000 allotment acres for others to use this season. It urges growers to plant as much of their original allotments and reallocations as possible despite risks like illness weather or labor shortages to maximize cotton production and farm income.

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Tips From E Promote Planting All Cotton In 1962 Allotments

County Agent F C LeVASSEUR outlines 1962 Lincoln Parish cotton allotments totaling 1113 acres with an expected 835 acres planted. Ward 8 leads with 380 acres. Ward 1 totals under 40 acres. Advice covers weed control cost, thrips after emergence, and crop maintenance to avoid grass.

F. C Ward One Watch Seven

Mineral Springs Stork Shower Honors Mrs Bryan

Mrs. Bobby Bryan is honored with a pink and blue stork shower in the home of Mrs. W. O. Culver. Guests and family visited, with several relatives listed as attendees and well wishes noted for the expectant honoree.

Mineral Springs Bryan MMS. A. Bf. Praniclin Bobby Bryan Mys. W. OL. Culver Bryant Leonard Miavtia Winnstura Abs Walter Pranklin William Franklin Garry Wallace David Revo Norrie Nevin Tita Bennie Phines Mis. James Beak Y. A

Rouglands Visit to Sterlington Reported by Mrs Vernon

Local item describes a visit by L. L. Holstead to Sterlington with Mrs Vernon, noting social engagements and attendees. Names appear as misread OCR fragments, mentioning households and community figures. Details are unclear but indicate a social visit and accompanying remarks from residents about the event.

Perritt Seeks Unity for Ruston in City Leadership

Perritt stresses bipartisan cooperation with new and remaining council members to improve Ruston. He praises eight years of efficient administration, supports expanding the Park and Recreation Board, and urges community churches to share financial responsibility. He vows stable city personnel, highlights the power plant as vital revenue, and seeks durable industry to employ local residents.

Perritt Wernleht Ruston Sam Park and Recreation Board Iddle McLane Hye i Ruston Northwood Terrace Westwood Hills Hum-Drum

Court action, road projects and bids discussed at meeting

The hospital may face water outages while the police jury approves a read petition for Moore's Quarter after neighbors sign. Road work starts soon under Fred Duggan supervision with a CorinthSharon road addition from the Strother residence. Bids for a road tractor were rejected due to specification confusion and will be re advertised with multiple vendors listed. Local residents and relatives are noted in social mentions around Monroe and Shreveport visits.

Moore's Quarter Fred Duggan Corinth-Sharon Strother Progressive Ford Tractor Co Bernice, Fallin Tractor Co Magnolia Avk West Monroe Tractor Co West Monroe Wibbanks Co., Inc Gossier City

Trinity Continued From Page 1 Ven Last Words Concert

Wilam Wadsen will sing the seven last sayings of Jesus with candle extinguishing by Rev Morgan. James Karl Alexander sings the Malefactor. Two chorale items close the service with palm Sunday hymn tunes All Glory Loud and Honor and I Know That My Redeemer Lives sung to Duke Street. Congregation invited to participate in Lenlen service. Michael Spears, trumpeter, assists in both anthems.

Knut Nystedt Wilam Wadsen Jesus Janes Karl Alexander E. Morgan Roedover Duke Street Michael Spears

School board previews lunchroom furnishings and tax changes

The board reviewed planned school lunchroom equipment costing about 22 000 including tables formica tops ovens and carts plus 8 000 for storage and 33 000 for other basic furniture. Tax rates across districts were adjusted with several mills changed and funds from state equalization and severance taxes expected to cover salaries. Board also welcomed new member and paid tribute to a late poster.

Fmmons Verlie Heard Lincoln Parish Austen Simsboro Choudrant Hico Hopewell Downsville Emmons Ry -M-Poster Houck

Ruston Honors Students Across Classes

Honors list from Ruston High and Ruston freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors includes names such as Linda Lewis David Skinner Jerry Gray Glenda Woodard Judy Andrews Susan Carver Barbara Cavender Linda Dick Marilyn Farmer Walter Farmer Martha Annonymous John Jay Theophilus Pearce IV DeWayne Piker Betty Shelor Rebecca Snyder Nina Stein Charlotte Strain Grover Trammell Jo Turner Rebecca Walker Sarah Wattend Susan Wikles Wilder Lynda Brooks Marnie Cadwell Jal Hope Coladay Linda Debreese Camille Duchesne Cease Ford Kathlene Higgs Wesse Irby Alta Jimmerson Phelps Kitchens Jean Martin Marc Mitel Richard Smith Bryan Stores Robert Wallace Dere Wullthian Bounty Worshaw John Andsulut James Bovensac Shirley Realy Thomas Charles Fraizer Mary Howard William Jenkins Wavey Gee Swearingen Temple Walehe</S:

Ruston Igh Juedy Marie Andrews Susan Carver Barbara Jo, Cavender Linda Carol Dick Marielyn Alice Farmer Walter Clarence Farmer Martha Annanimous John Randolph Jay Claude Alan Hendershot Jind Tom Hestbeck Marilyn John Sandra Nell Jones Elizabeth Moreland Lewis James Lipscomb Jonathon Davis Martin Emmett Leon Mitchell Theophilus Jacob Pearce IV DeWayne Piker Betty Ann Shelor George Brian Smith Rebecca Ann Snyder Nina Llewellyn Stein Mary Margaret Storey Charlotte Evelyn Strain Grover Jackson Trammell Jo Ann Turner Rebecca Ann Walker Sarah Margaret Wattend Susan Eickles Wilder Ruston Fligh Sophiomores Honorei Billy Ray Adney Curtis Paul Barham Patricia Ann Barnwell Reginald Eugene Cassilry William Andrew Colvin Judith Anne Denny James David Dyson Thomas James Polk Reenda Joy Forney Linda Sue Debreese Camille Chesmier Duchesne Cease Thomas Ford James Iliteh Kathleene Louise Higgs Wessex Childs Irby Alta Faye Jimmerson Pheip Hudgins Kitchens Jean LeRue Jatin Davidh Martin Marc Darlene Mitel Richard All Smith Bryan Edsward Stores Robert Willian Wallace Dere Lloyd Wiulthian Bounty Cigmelle Worshaw Huston Hush John Edward Andsulut James Gerda Bovensac Shirley Faye Colvin Patricia Fligabeth Realy Thomas Charles Frazier Mary Kay Howard William Douglas Jenkins Reames LaRue Byron Wavey Gee Liawson Lewis Swearingen J. Marc Leone Temple Russell Bayless Walehee

Lincoln School Board Opposes PAR Survey At Meeting

Lincoln Parish school board and superintendent Morelle Emmons with Thomas Judd voiced objections to the Public Affairs Research survey at a Ruston Chamber event. They criticized a one day inspection of a 43-section chemistry department and cited NSF workshops improving teaching. Judd cited Lincoln parish tests placing 11th graders in the 80th percentile and noted 7 percent college attendance, with 75 percent of those finishing.

Lincoln Parish Morelle Emmons Thomas Judd Public Affairs Research Ruston Chamber of Commerce PAR Emmons Lineal Parish National Science Foundation Emimons Lincoln Concordia George Peabody College Franklin H Rgh Fmmons Air Force Academy Judd Felton Green William A. Marbury Jr Ruston William Smith Dubach

Pre School First Grade Registration Scheduled For 1962

Pre school registration for first graders at East land Hillcrest and Ruston Elementary for the 1962 63 session will be held at the Lincoln Parish Health Unit on April 13 and 16. Registration times are split by last name initials with specific morning and afternoon windows. Parents must bring health records birth certificates and vaccination proof including smallpox clothing polio. state law requires birth certificates for first time entry. nurses will assist with records and screenings.

Eastland Hillcrest Ruston Lincoln Parish

Riser Family Finds People Still Care

Henry G Riser reflects on community support during his mother Mrs Jack Risers illness and death. He thanks neighbors doctors and staff, notes flowers cards and visits from many in Ruston and beyond, and mentions relatives and friends visiting Riser Road and nearby towns. The piece celebrates neighborly care.

Jack Riser Bil Kimbell Ruston Daily Leader Clyde Shreveport Mr. Ladner T. B. Schumpert Henry J. Riser Ladner Mos Jack Risers Mys A. J. Turnbow W. J. Hinnett John W. Nelson Winnsborn Jack Nelson Herman Latner James M. Kay Poplarville Miss Willy Mr. Ladner Dick Riser Herman Ladner Henry G. Riser Ais Wayne Liner All Sirs Riser Road Momoe Mors Richart Springer John Arealia Jacek Riser Paul

Junior Hi-Fi Follies Set For Thursday

The 1962 Junior Hi Fi Follies will be presented by the Ruston High School junior class on Thursday at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students with proceeds to fund the Junior Senior Prom.

Ruston High School Dunbar Ave Grambling Heights G. I FH. A Grambling Ruston Grombling Heights

Choudrant High Honors Students At Banquet

Choudrant High celebrated at the Louisiana Tech Student Center where Gene Norris received a blue and gold letter while Nelda Sisemore earned a white sweater and Robert Britt a gold plaque. FHA plans a Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Choudrant Home Economies building with skits. Principal Baker attended a two day Evaluation Committee event at Gibsland.

Charles Choudrant High Louisiana Tech Gene Norris Acord Nelda Sisemore Robert Britt FHA Choudrant Home OQ. L. Baker Gibsland

Announcement notice drives home building referrals

An advertisement invites readers to submit names addresses and phone numbers for a Dixie Sale Homes contest in Monroe Louisiana. Participants can earn 350.00 in cash if the referred person builds a home and contacts Colbe at the provided phone number.

Dixie Sale Monroe Colbe

Magnolia Garden Club Card of Thanks for Pratt Family

The Magnolia Garden Club thanks all who showed kindness to Mrs. Pratt's family. Gratitude for the food and generous support is gratefully acknowledged and blessed by the community.

Magnolta Garden Club

Rev Miller to Lead Choudrant Revival Apr 15 21

Rev Miller pastor of Hico Baptist Dubich La will be guest evangelist for a revival at First Baptist Church Choudrant April 15 21 directed by Rev Jesse Bryan music directed by Rays Foster Woodland Baptist Church Hammond La services at 7 15 each evening.

TB. 1. Miller Hico Baptist Church Dubich First Baptist Church Jesse Bryan Rays Foster Woodland Baptist Church Tammond, la

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