Lincoln Parish Cancer Drive Sets $2800 Parish Quota
Mrs. W. A. J. Lewis of Ruston announced at Ruston ACS headquarters that the Lincoln Parish Cancer Drive will run April 1 with a $2800 parish quota. The overall campaign targets $0,000,000 to fund research education and service against cancer.
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W. A. J. Lewis
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
American Cancer Society
Lewis
ACS Ig
United States
Tincein Harish
Scholarship For Forestry Career Is Now Available
A college scholarship is offered by Continental Car Company, Inc. for high school graduates living in Bienville Chiborne DeSoto Grant Jackson Lincoln Natchitoches Red River Sabine Union Webster Winn or Union County Arkansas. State Forester Mixon seeks employees or nephews to fill this opportunity. inform the district forester promptly.
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Continental Car Company, Inc
Bienville
Chiborne
DeSoto
Grant
Jackson
Lincoln
Natchitoches
Red River
Sabine
Union
Webster
Winn
Union County
Arkansas
Training Meetings Set For Girl Scout Leaders
The Ruston Girl Scout Council schedules two trainings for leaders at Yay Camp and for troop leaders. First meeting Thursday at 11 at the Scout Center led by Mrs Jd. He Fowler. Second session Saturday April 19 from 1 to 5 with trainers Mrs Lester Garrison Mrs Fowler and Mrs Mark Durap. Topics include plans for day camp and safety.
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Ruston Girl Scout Council
Polive
Autof Dyer
Scout Center
Jd. He Fowler
Lester Garrison
Fowler
Mark Durap
Fies
Prenen
Ruston Optometrist Honored by State Society
Dr. Robert Sandetur of Ruston was elected Secretary-Treasurer at the Louisiana State Society of Optometrists convention held in Monroe at the Frances Hotel. The officer election occurred during the final business session Monday afternoon.
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Louisiana
Ision
Robert Sandetur
Ruston
Monroe
Frances Hotel
Saulefur
Memorial Fund Af Tech Swells and Reaches Goal
The John If Laughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund has surpassed its $2,500 target with gifts totaling $2,562.84 from 13 Naval Air Reserve Training Unit members in Shreveport and a contribution by W. J. Chandler. Jerry Minion of the Tech Alumni Association announced the update, noting Laughlin was a Tech Hill 146 graduate and a former athlete who died when his plane went down in the Gulf of Mexico on January 19.
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John If. ‘Laughlin
U. S. Naval Air Reserve Training Unit
Shreveport
W. J. Chandler
Jerry Minion
Louislang ‘Tech Alumni Association
Laughlin
Tech Hill 146
Rava Air
Gulf of Mexico
Ruston Native Named Editor of New Booklet
Ruston native Charles KF Richardson has been named editor of the statewide tourist booklet Lovely Louisiana. He will coordinate writing and photo coverage for a July publication produced by the Louisiana Municipal Association with support from the State Department of Commerce and Industry and other public bodies. Richardson is the former Shreveport Times State Editor and has also worked for the Dallas Times Herald and the Monroe Morning World.
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Ruston
Charles Kf, Richardson
Louisiana
Shreveport Times
Lee Richardson
North
Homer
Richardson
T the Guide
Louisiana Municipal Association
State Department of Commerce and Industry
The
State Tourist Commission
Dallas Times Herald
Monroe Morning Ward
Spring Roundup for First Graders Announced
W L Caldwell Ruston Elementary supervising principal says the annual Spring Roundup for next year’s first graders will run April 21 to 23. Parents of children who turn 6 on or before December 31, 1968 should register at Hillcrest Eastland or Ruston Elementary schools for fall term. Registration: 1 to 3 p.m. on each day IPTA units oversee. Eligibility requires birth certificate and health record.
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W. L. Caldwell
Ruston
Sho O
Hillcrest
Eastland
IPTA
Marie Kendall Wins First Prize In Sewing Contest
Mrs J B Kendall Jr of Ruston Louisiana state junior director of the Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs is honored at their convention for winning the Vogue Sewing Contest. Her outfit was judged a state winner after the fifth district win last month. She faced eight district winners and will compete with 47 state winners in Detroit in June. The national winner receives 1000 dollars and travel to Detroit.
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J. B. Kendall
Ruston
Louisiana Federation of Womens Clubs
Detroit
Michigan
Ruston Woman's Husband Visits In Genoa Italy
James E. Freeman USN aviation machinists mate first class husband of Robbie Kendrick of Route 2 Ruston visited Genoa Italy from March 31 to April 9 while serving aboard the 60 000 ton super carrier USS Saratoga unit for the U S Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Crew enjoyed rest after 10 days of heavy flight operations during which the 12 000th landing was made aboard the carrier.
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Genoa
Ialy
FHTNC
James E. Freeman
USN
Robbie Kendrick
Route 2
Ruston
Italy
Saratoga
U.S. Sixth Fleet
Lincoln Parish 4-H Achievement Day Details and Prizes
Lincoln Parish 4 H Achievement Day will be held April at Ruston Elementary School. Registration starts 8 30 a m Lunch 25 cents in the school cafeteria. Senior winners on January 1 may earn a trip to the State 4 H Short Course in Baton Rouge if club members for at least three years. Programs include project records clothing exhibits baking demonstrations and dairy foods.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Chik Canmp
Taton Rouge
Jean Parish
Littera Club Wins Big at Louisiana State Meeting
Ruston Littera Club claimed top honors at the Louisiana Federation meeting in Alexandria April 10 11 12 earning the Lee Craig Levy Award for the most outstanding junior club. They also won first place for both yearbook and press book. Cosmos Club and Junior Guild of Ruston earned ribbons, while Gentilly Womans Club of New Orleans took the senior division award. Local clubs received several community and legislative resolutions were approved at the business session. May Oppenheimer elected president of LPAW during the event.
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Littera Club of
Ruston
Louisiana Federation
Alexandria
Lee Craig Levy
Cosmos Club
Junior Guild
Gentilly Womans Club
New Orleing
Leveue of Arcadia
Opelousas Womans Club
Bently
D. M. Craix
Elvet
Atteindre Club
Seventh Annual Breeders Sale Slated May 10
Baton Rouge heads the seventh annual breeders sale sponsored by the Louisiana Holstein Friesian Association to be held May 10 at 12 noon in the John M Barker Agricultural Center on the LSU campus. Nolin J Matherne notes high quality bred heifers will be offered by Louisiana breeders and the Fox River Valley Holstein Breeders Association of Mondovi Wisconsin. The sale aims to boost dairy cattle improvements in Louisiana and gives dairymen a fine opportunity to acquire Holsteins.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Iolstein Friesian Association
Nolin J. Matherne
Hayin
1.S. Agricultural Dux
John M. Barker
LSU
Matherne
Louisiana Tigisigine Run Association
Louisiana
Fox River Valley
Woman Injured In Dubach Wreck Much Improved
A two car collision at the intersection of highway 17 north and Micco Street in Dubach Sunday sent Mrs Wilutes severely injured to Ruston Hospital. The hospital reported she is much improved this morning with only bruises and is admitted for observation. The other driver Ray Bennett of the Hite Community was hospitalized after suffering a jaw injury. Mr Wilcher and his passengers were not seriously hurt.
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Gobby Doe Wiiener
Vienna
Ruston
Wilutes
N Hospital
Highway 17
Mico Street
Dubuet
Mars
Willers Iband
iRay Bennett
Hite
Wilcher
Bennett
Farmerville Man Fined for Forest Fire Negligence
A Farmerville resident was fined $25 and costs by Judge Fred C. Jones after a forest fire got out of hand. Witness Frank K. Gibson of Lincoln Parish said the man allowed a burning blaze to spread toward a canteen, burning brush and trash. Prosecution will pursue all who plead guilty.
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Farmerville
Wis
Fred C. Jones
Anwyer
Frank K. Gibson
Lincoln Parish
Wyer Gibson
Tomei
Gibson Ari
Deund Puilly
Bar Association Elects Leader Amid Louisiana Transitions
Ruston lawyer named Khearion of AL MN Gott heads the Louisiana State Bar Association in a March meeting in Pilost Mississippi. Davidson and others discuss governance, policy, and the association's future structure as the bar’s leadership outlines aims for statewide legal representation.
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Anita Neni
Jpilost
Miss
Gig
Rene Visti
Daembers
Heda
Ascn
Bar
Canare
Association
Laisitaie
Lins
D Arbonne Soil Conservation Districts Big Business Planting
Lincoln Parish tree planting under the D Arbonne Soil Conservation District grows into a large program. J C Owens reports parish spending about 14 411 90 on sealings and 983 10 on seedings, with planting costs around 600 00 per tree. The ASC funded about 21 000 00, six thousand paid planters were required, and the Police Jury helped with funding and repayment.
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D' Arbonne Soil
Lincoln Parish
Owens
Lily Alesanier
ASC
Alexander
Linealy Parish
Aso
Singing Groups To Stage Session Sunday at 10 30
The Lincoln Parish Siti Convention will stage a Sunday session at 10 30 AM at a Methodist church near Wa aan. The event continues a long tradition and will feature gospel song writers from the region. Public are invited to attend and bring a packed lunch.
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Lincoln Parish
Takgclies Methodist Church
Wa Aan
New Asphalt Plant Set for Ruston Location
Louisiana Asphalt Incorporated announces a new plant east of Ruston yards near the Wilds Center railroad. Owner Pipes says operations to start mid May, supplying hot asphalt for driveways lots and roads. Pipes has long worked with Southern Equipment and Tractor Co in Moan Wow.
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Tavestors Et Vondaggail
Louissian Asphalt Coal Incorporated
Wese
Bip
J. Pipwellof
Chundrant
Ruston Lay
Raster
Wilds Cente
Louisiana
Ashalt Incorporated
Pipes
Avia
Tech Language Department Plans Third Annual French Spanish Program
The Tech Language Department hosts its third annual French and Spanish program in Hoe pword Auditorium featuring Maria Sarver Robert Parnoaff Tumlincton and students from the Spanish and French divisions. The event includes a quiz show telecast and a song skit by the Mrenel Chih with Donat Aiosanchor of West Monroe.
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Mrenel
Linnodites
Louisiana Tech
Hoepword
Pam
Adinda
Dy OQ
Richard
Maria Sarver
Cyruthers
Af pShreveport
Chih
Robert Parnoaff
Conn
Ag Necampu
Janelle Mergens
Alex Eidvin
Oo Pheneh
Marvy Moore
Huston
Milb Shearere
Dicksen
Annie Carlishe
Sheaves
Connie Christis
Cionier Grouse Gynes
Hewald Sont
Aes
VFW Petition Challenges Court Power Over State Legislatures
VFW members press a petition at Easton Louisiana asserting Supreme Court prerogative and urging preservation of states rights. The document argues the Senate and House of Representatives hold final authority over constitutional matters and accuses the Court of overreach. Officials cited include Senator Adlon and others in a broad defense of legislative sovereignty.
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Moreden
United
Sltes
Easton
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Aes
Extension rules reshape vegetable seed sales and stock rules
Regional extension officials publish new guidelines affecting home vegetable seed sales and livestock eligibility. Changes cover crop controls, pest management, and curbs on sales while promoting eco friendly practices in farms and markets.
Ronald Caldwell Elected Officer At Biloxi Meet
Ronald Caldwell, a Ruston High School student, was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Wisconsin ER in the annual Key Club event held in Biloxi. The Ruston Kiwanis Club organized the ceremony at Pirewood Lane with Ray Coils and faculty members observing.
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Ronald Caldwell
Biloxi
Ruston High School
Sonmok
Pirewood Lane
Cilihwell
Espansar
Morehouse Parish Visiting Teacher Dies Suddenly
A visiting teacher in Morehouse Parish died suddenly at his home. The death occurred Sunday evening at the teacher’s residence, with local authorities reporting the incident. Surviving relatives include his sister and other family members in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Morehouse Parish
Jonesboro Man Gets Promotion At Ft. Campbell
A Jonesboro man receives a promotion assignment at Fort Campbell amid military postings. Details describe his role, unit, and the implications for his family as he advances within the Army structure.
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Jonesboro
Ft. Campbell
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