Choudrant Ag Students Learn Forest Estimation Skills
Fifteen vocational agriculture students at Choudrant High School study forestry this week under J. P. Dykes Kings Centre railroad agent guiding marking and estimating timber stands. In cooperation with Otts J Baker and J. at. Pritt, the course blends classroom instruction on estimating, tallying and yielding timber with in the field demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chordrant High Scheat
J.P. Dykes
Kings Centre Railroad
Otts J
Baker
J. At. Pritt
Cheucdrant
Notable Books Selected By Book Council
The Notable Books Council of the American Library Association announced a list of 47 notable titles from the year’s publications. Included are works by Churchill, Dowdey, Galbraith, Gavin, Gunther, Overstreet, Pastorek, and others reflecting literary excellence and factual accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Council
Amonthose
Notable Books Council
Adult Services Division
American Library Association
D. J. Baorstin
Winston L. S. Churchill
Clifford Dowdey
Peter Freuchon
The
Athnent Society
J. K. Galbraith
J. M. Gavin
Inside Russia
Textuy
John Gunther
Saury
B. W. Overstreet
Doctor Zhivaga
Boris Pastoernak
Alys
Jefferson Davis
Ross
Ishbel
Edger Snow
W. A. Swanberg
T. If White
Death Claims Mrs Stella Whitman in Ruston
Mrs Stella Whitman of Ruston died early Wednesday in Ruston hospital after a short illness. She was 78. Funeral services were held today at 2 a.m. at Longstraw Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Roberts officiating, assisted by Rev. J. O. Dum. Burial followed in Longstraw cemetery under Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Survivors include two daughters Lawnie Wyatt and Mrs. B. Tilson. three sons Simmie Whitman, Buster Whitman, Ray Wadman. one foster-son Oliver Bridges. five sisters Daisy Riser, Dorado Miss Lota Wright, Winnfield and Ses, Ver gg ne Srooks. 32 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Whitman
Ruston
Ruston Hospital
Whitman
Twoa.m
Longstraw
Chuck Roberts
J. O. Dum
Kilpatrick
Twoa
Lawnie Wyatt
Rs. B
Ses
Vergne Srooks
Conroe
Lex
T. Ro Wrigtat
Choudrant
M. F. Wrieid
Montivello
Ark
Prandchildren
Grea Prandchildren
Beauties crowned at La Tech Friday twin bill
Anita Thomasson of Bossier City was named Miss Louisiana Tech and Antoinette Riser of Ruston Miss Lincoln Parish after a pageant in Howard Auditorium. Thomasson, a sophomore education major, performed Warsaw concerto. Riser sang Lay That Pistol Down to win talent prize. Both will enter the Miss Louisiana contest at Lake Providence in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Thomasson
Bossier City
Louisiana Tech
Antoinette Riser
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Howard Auditorium
Lake Providence
Nancy Birdsong
Haynesville
Thomasson
Tech
Centenary
H. Thomasson
Sheriff
Airs
Jesse Riser
Rusten
Rusten Hich
Laures
Miss Thomasson
Louw Ann Locke
Shreveport
Leouisiuima Tech
Fat
Ropper Tech
Aliss Riser
Diane Williamson
John A. Aitchell
Gail Pearson
Lincoln Davis Ree
Janell Mertens
Alexandria
Secon
Louisiane Tech
Eo Praeyo
Martha Duarper
West Alonrae
Bob Myans
Helena
Aki
Jute! Aes Interided
Trey
Lincelo Parish
New Civitan Proxy Named W. Traces Smith President
W Traces Smith was elected president of the Turst on Civitan Club for 1959 60 at the first Friday luncheon at Phil's Steak House. Other officers include Den Fh Milam Pete AGQKIS Henry GG Miser and a board with Don CC McCorpuiek Loy Hi Not sein S OS Rilpeme Do We Date terson Hawkins Ling rene Oo Foard. Installation set for Friday April 21 at Noon.
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W. Traces Smith
Tuston Civitan
Phil's
den Fh Milam
Eleets Pete Agqkis
Henry GG. Miser
Don CC. McCorpuiek
Loy Hi. Notsein
S.os
Rilpeme
Terson
Hawkins
Eeyrduv
Dan CQ. McCormatch
The
Civitas
Lincoln Parish Debates Hospital Site and Bond Sale
Lincoln Parish Police Jury failed to select a hospital site as it considers bond proceeds totaling 800000 for a new 72 bed facility. Bids for the bonds will be sought May 11 and the money aims to fund a federally assisted hospital project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Kiddie Vag
Belles Add 2 New Chapters
Three new chapters of the Jubi lee Belles have been started with listed members and chap ters. The document names CHi-Stoppersy Ja Ann Simons Ann Civolyn Bavis Adan Warren Alyerne Millard Myra Roberts Irma Melee Pam Ringhar Sue Bevitl Marbury Mimie Kinhedl Pat Ediolston Laura Gable Tan Jickson Marty Mitchell Jane Sheppied Hao May Gilsarr Louisiana Pullies Mrs Robert Mount Mrs C Chumley Mrs P O T Nendershot Mrs Wl oY Thompson Mrs WL Bergeron Ro W Newell Mrs F C Rey Ss Phillip A Walker Mrs b 11 Dasher Mrs Gi Trimmett Mes Trey Laswell Mes ML Ropp Mrs bl R Andrulot
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Jubilee Belles
Ann Simons
Ann Civolyn Bavis
Adan Warren
Alyerne Millard
Myra Roberts
Irma Melee
Pam Ringhar
Sue Bevitl
Marbury Maids
Mimie Kinhedl
Pat Ediolston
Laura Gable
Tan Jickson
Marty Mitchell
Jane Sheppied
Hao May Gilsarr
Louisiana Pullies
Robert Mount
C. Chumley
P.O 'T. Nendershot
Oy Thompson
WL. Bergeron
W. Newell
F.C. Rey
Phillip A. Walker
B 11 Dasher
Gi. Trimmett
Trey Laswell
Ropp
R. Andrulot
Through Saturday Formal Opening Of New Early Chevrolet
The Early Chevrolet Pontiaci Cadillac firm in Ruston observes a three day opening celebration through Saturday. Mrs Loraine Howard owner invites the public to view the expanded facilities on highway 80 east showing showroom offices service and parts departments and a new body shop. The 25 000 square foot main building and 22 000 square feet of service space host a Featurama display and a chance to win 500 in prizes with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
Loraine Howard
Ruston
Early's
Highway 80
Diamond Industry To Rebuild Plant Destroyed By Fire
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce announced its regular meeting for Tuesday night at 7 30. It marks the organization’s 19th birthday with a small celebration. The 1920 Board had 15 members. Rey Cook remained the only living member. Three members of the second Board, serving in 1921, still living are J. Barnes Mose Smith and Durden Sr. The 1921 budget totaled 12 750 dollars. Ruston’s population was 3 377. The Chamber aims for full attendance at tomorrow night’s 18th birthday celebration.
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Ruston Chiuaaher of Commerce
Cme
Rey Cook
UST
J. 11. Barnes
Mose Smith
Wow. Durden
Ruston
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Burns Diamond Industries Plant in Ruston
A Ruston plant operated by Diamond Industries, Inc. burned Monday afternoon starting around 1 p.m. The main building, erected in 1952, was gutted within about 45 minutes. Loss was estimated near 250000 with rebuild planned as soon as possible. The 70 man crew escaped as smoke forced them outside. The cause remained undetermined though static electricity in the attic was suspected by an electrician. Alicia Fisher spotted the blaze and alerted others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Industries, Inc
Ruston
Cnnma
Alicia Fisher
W. E. Diamond
Chicago
Ruston Industries, Inc
Burton Risinger
Law Tech
Diamond. Induables
Cobb Youth Dies Of Burns After Gasoline Fire
Six year old Harvey Cobb of Dubach died in Ruston hospital from burns he suffered Sunday when he poured gasoline on an open fire. His father Doyle Cobb also was burned attempting to extinguish the blaze. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fellowship Church with burial in Fellowship Cemetery. The family asks donations to The Doyle Cobb Fund at Motor Parts Service Co Ruston to help with medical and related expenses.
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Cobb
Harvey Cobb
Doyle Cobb
Dubach
Ruston Hospital
T. 4. Smith
Motor Parts Service Co
Liowle
Doyle Cobb Fund
Ruston, Fat
Characters Important In Mousetrap at Tech Players
Louisiana Tech Theater Players present The Mousetrap a three act mystery with a large cast led by the Ralstons Betty Hornaday and Robert Lewis. Ami Rose Webber plays Miss Case the spinster with a curious background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
Ralstons
Betty Hornaday
Bossier City
Robert Lewis
Simsboro
Ami Rose Webber
Alexandria
Miss Casewell
Meeting of Fathers Of Cubs Slated Thur
A Cub Scout training session for pack committeemen and interested fathers of eight to ten year olds will be held Thursday from 7 15 to 9 p m at the La Tech ROTC center. The program aims to explain duties in pack operations and fathers’ roles in supporting their sons. Den Mothers and interested mothers are scheduled for sessions this week at the VFW Home mornings from 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Tech
V.fw
Sheep Shear And Forestry Talk At Local Meeting
The Pot Forest dedication on the Miss Ida Daniel and Mrs Marl McGuire property in Quir Grove drew a large turnout. Louisiana Forestry Association president Vertrees Young noted strong wood product demand while cautioning about unknown future science. He said some firms have Louisiana plant ideas but no definite build dates. A local shearer resumed work on Mr Hd Henrys sheep at Simshoro Wednesday. People fear the future, but meat prices are expected to rise and stabilize research.
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F. O. County
Ida Daniel
Marl McGuire
Quir Grove
Vertrees Young
Louisiana Forestry Association
Young
Couse
4-H Achievement Day planned at Fusten Elementary School
Parish LeVasseur notes market strength as sheep numbers fall and urges readiness. 4-H members will showcase at Achievement Day Saturday April Lathour at Fusten Elementary School with many awards from club supporters. Extension Office seeks livestock for fairs and announces upcoming Catchemen’s Meeting and Garden tips on cabbage care and safe pest control advice.
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Fusten
Waa
Catulemen Witch
Ranger Reports One Forest Fire in Past Week
Forest ranger Frank Gibson reports a non accidental fire on Barham’s land near Minegat Springs, burning two planted trees. The blaze covered a moderate area in the parish during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Frank
Gibbsian
Durhng
C. C. Barham
Minegat Springs
Gibson
Children’s Day Program Replaces PTA Meeting at Ruston
The Ruston Elementary School PTA meeting is replaced this month by a Children’s Day program from 1 30 to 3 p m Thursday at the school. Each room will perform a short play during the afternoon and PTA members are urged to attend.
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Ruston
PTA
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Choudriint Ag
Over Duttie Club
Mica
Jesse G. Young
Susan Annealy Young
Hico
May R. Lloyd
Homer
Jesse Young
Eliza Waugh
J. M. Fulter
J. R. Rives
J. MM. Strother
Ww. H. Murphy
J . G Broughton
la. Tech
Civitan
Uoon
Public Health
Asenitetron Department
Ith Buaten
Fedeval
Reid
Granidiog
Panmerville
Belles
J. C. Owens
D'Arbonne Soil Conservation District
Bermuda
Callie
Dennis
Owens
Chevrolet
Parly's
Diamond Industry
Mzeks
Fellowship Church
Teo
Jerry Means
Huril
Fellowship
Rustin
Surayours
Telude
Doyle Ane Thehrd Cobb
Sandy Cobb
M Sherman Cobb
Dobach
Bible Digest
H. B. Dean
God
Christ
Tance Bagwell
Chaudrant
Gale Wesson
Bridger
Barney Hart
Ronnie Livengood
Bobby
Hicks
Afin
Meeting of Fathers of Cubs
Thur
Hd. Slenry
Simshoro
Childern
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