Vienna Church Revival leads April meetings with Rev Paul Morgan
The Vienna Baptist Church hosts a revival April 13 to 24 with evangelist Rev Paul Morgan. Services run 7 p.m. evenings, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays. Morgan, a former pastor and WWII and Korean War chaplain, serves as District V Missionary. The public is invited to attend.
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Vienna
Paul Morgan
Baptist
Calvary Rapchurch
Rev. Morgan
The
Baptist Convention of District V
Grant Tha Robber Staged Looting at Kuge Depot
A detailed report describes a wholesale robbery attempt involving two hammers and a pane theft at Lon tie Kuge. The bandits pried two doors, seized $2,860 in checks payable to several firms, and fled before officers traced tools and prints. Chief Osbon investigated whether the Ruston incident linked, with assistance from Sheriff George Simonton and local experts.
Parish Drive For Red Cross Still Lagging
The Lincoln area Red Cross drive is $75 short of its $6,093 goal. Dr L C Bleich, chairman, urged continued effort as eight state flood losses affect nearly 8,000 families and about 7,000 homes have been damaged. The Mississippi floodwaters still rise in spots and threaten Red Cross resources. The national drive has reached 76 percent of its goal.
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New Cross
L. C. Bleich
United States
Mississippi
Red Cross
Red Cross Drive
Change for Ten Costs Negro 70 Dollars
H P Crow, a local Negro, was swindled out of 70 dollars when he agreed to make change for a $10 bill. The unidentified man grabbed Crow’s wallet and fled down an alley. Crow pursued but his wife had taken the car keys. he contacted city police. The thief remains at large.
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H. P. Crow
Crow
Jabe P Harrist Funeral Services Set at Simsboro
Jabe P Harrist, 67, retired contractor of Simsboro, died at home after a long illness. Funeral held at Simsboro Baptist Church with Rev T E Windsor and Rev J F Hinkle officiating. Burial in Unionville Cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston. Survived by wife S L Harrist, three daughters Ozzie Payne, Eunice Barber, W L McBride, two sons Farl and J B Harrist, two sisters Mrs George Veazey and Mrs Nemie O Neal, plus other relatives.
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Jabe P. Harvrist
Simsboro
Baptst Church
Haynesville
Simsboro Baptist Church
T. E. Windsor
J. EF. Hinkle
Unionville Cemetery
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
J.P. Harrist
Ozzie Payne
Eunice Barber
Shreveport
W. L. McBride
Farl
Simshore
J B
Houme
George Veazey
Summerfield
Nemie O'Neal
EP Pkawado
Ark
Lincoln parish honors 89 scholars at NSC banquet
Dr. Leo T. Albritton urged the 89 Lincoln parish high school scholars to use their talents boldly with sound values. He spoke at the Tech Student Center banquet honoring the recipients and stressed ambition curiosity courage and peaceful living as keys to future success. A manslaughter case in District Court saw Lucille McNeal plead not guilty and multiple drivers face fines and jail terms for offenses including drunk driving and disturbing the peace.
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Leo T. Albritten
Northwestern State College
Lincoln
Payne Wilson
Mose Tarbor
Ww. Co
Dunn
Txin Watson
Wilkes
Kennedy
Sam Herman Melton Jr
Sentenge
Albritten
Albritton
Absentee Ballots Cast in Lincoln Parish
Seven residents in Lincoln Parish filed absentee ballots, with clerks at the court noting qualified voters may vote absentee if they plan to leave the parish before the general election. Ballot activity centers on the upcoming election near Tuesday, with party affiliation not stated.
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Lincoln Parish
Installation of Officers Slated by VFW
Retiring commander McCormack of Parnell Burt Post No 361 announces that J Pershing Robinson of the Louisiana VFW will install the new officers of the local post at 7:30 pm Thursday at the VFW Home Memorial Bark. Officers listed include Lewis as Commander Pearce senior-vice Nolan junior-vice Johnson quartermaster Harlan chaplain Harms surgeon Tuberville trustee. Refreshments will be served from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. McCormack urges Lincoln Parish VFW members to attend.
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Pai. McCormack
Parnell-Burt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. Pershing Robinson
Stat of Louisiana
Winengboro
Memorial Bark
McCormack
Shomat Go. Lewis
Lona Pearce
W. Floyd Nolan
Rovert J. Johnson
Lesear W. Harlan
Harold HH. Harms
J. R. Tuberville
VFW
Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Pageant Set For April 22 At Tech Auditorium
Lincoln Pageant scheduled for Friday April 22 in Howard Auditorium features thirteen Week coeds as contestants. Judges include Mrs Baul Carruth of Hattiesburg Miss former Miss Alberta Futel Miss Louisiana of 1959 Mrs Russell Hleeman Lake Providence I Fat ham Vicksburg Mister Egan Shreveport and Mrs Wing Triechnen Lake Mrayb clerice. The Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Louisiana Tech Student Senate co sponsor the event.
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Plains
Louisiana ‘Tech
Lincoln Parish
Howard Auditorium
Sid Yawn
Ruston Jaycees
Baul Carruth
Hattiesburg
Alberta Futel
Schools Close Up for Easter Holiday Here
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute will start flocking home at noon tomorrow for Easter the only holiday of the Spring semester. They will not return to classes until Tuesday morning according to Dr Rebk Ropp president of Tech. Parish schools in Lincoln will only get one day off. The school board offices and parish offices will be closed for the holiday. Ruston State Bank and First National Bank as well as Ruston Building and Downing Association will be closed for Good Friday. City Hall will have business as usual. Residents were reminded to sign homestead exemptions tomorrow as the courthouse is closed Friday the last legal day to sign.
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Louisiana Polytechnic Triat Stute
Tomorow
Rebk. Ropp
Tech
Lincoln
Movelle’ Emmons
Parish Schoors
Ruston State Bank
First National Bank
Ruston Building
Lpawn Association
City Tall
Court House
Ruston Native Killed Near Waskom Tex
Ruston native Leon Taylor Jr. of Shreveport was killed when he contacted a high voltage line two miles west of Waskom Texas while atop a moving Halliburton cementing tank. The 35 year old Louisiana Tech graduate and WWII veteran died after the truck passed under the line. Funeral services were set for 5:95 p.m. Thursday at Osborn's in Shreveport with survivors including his widow two sons two daughters and several relatives.
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Ruston
Shreveport
Leon Taylor Jr
Waskom
Tex
Une
Taylor
Louisiana Tech
Census Taker Delays Hit Ruston Areas
Mrs. A B Post, supervisor for the parish count, notes four territories in Ruston and 14 enumerators will take up to three weeks to reach everyone. If away, leave the form at the door and ensure correct completion, as every fourth house faces extra questions.
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Ruston
A. B. Post
Ventire
Delinquent Taxes List Published
The notice lists sixty three taxpayers with delinquent taxes totaling 858.70 and costs from 1.53 to 124.13. Owners must pay by May 18 or the sheriff will seize and sell property to cover taxes interest and costs. Taxes became delinquent January 1.
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Jesse Risor
Union Easter Services Set At Simsboro
Churches serving the Simsboro School Community attend a joint Easter Service in the Simsboro High Auditorium at 10 45 a m on April 17. Rev Thomas Windsor and Rev Paul Cassel lead the service. The 48 voice Simshore High School Mixed Choir sings selections and unveils new robes.
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Simsboro
Simsboro High
Thomas Windsor
Simshoro Baptist Church
Paul Cassel
Simsboro Methodist Church
Simshore High School
Charles Cook
Holy City
Choi
Glbsland High School
Urlon Raster Sevice
Last Day to Sign For Homestead Exemption in Lincoln Parish
Lincoln parish residents have today to sign for homestead exemptions. Parish assessor Bud Hightower visits wards to offer sign up for exemptions on state and parish taxes. Friday is a holiday for officials, so last minute filers are reminded of the deadline.
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Lincoln Parish
Bud Hightower
Hightower
Hightow
Sibley Youth Struck By Car
An eight year old boy, Steven Lee Pope, son of Mr and Mrs C H Pope of Sibley, was struck by a car at 7 45 pm near Sibley while crossing from a grocery to his home. The vehicle driven by Billy Dean Bryan of Downsville skidded after attempting to miss him. He was taken to Ruston General Hospital with head and chest injuries and possible internal injuries and fractures. No charges have been filed pending further investigation.
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Amy
Sibley
Steven Lee Pop
Co. H. Pope
Ruston
General Hospital
Billy Dean Bryan
Downsville
Louisiana Tech
Bruce’ Thompson
Pope
Bryan
Ruston Hospital
Cook Baptists Break Records at Ruston Church
Cook Baptist Church of Ruston reports record Sunday attendance in Sunday School Training Union and mid week services. First Sunday in April offerings rose above previous records. A long range plan approves a ten year building program including an educational unit for 175 students, new nurseries and departments. By 1985 additions and a 250 seat second education building are planned, with an 800 seat auditorium by 1970 and land for parking.
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Cook Baptist Church of
Ruston
Heb Burns
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