Dubach High Teachers Receive Science Study Scholarships
The National Science Foundation offers scholarships to qualified high school teachers to pursue science and mathematics study. Two Dubach High School faculty members were chosen to participate in the 1958 Summer Institute, with Mr. Douglas Colvin to attend LSU for nine weeks in mathematics and biology.
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National Science Foundation
Dubac High School
Douglas Colvin
Louisiana State University
Dubach Pre School Roundup Scheduled for April 28
Dubach High School principal M. O. Colvin announced the annual Spring Roundup for next year’s first graders will be held April 28 from 1 to 3 pm. Parents must register children age six on or before December 1, 1958, and provide a birth certificate and health record. John Hammony will study physics and chemistry at the University of Mississippi for 12 weeks, earning credits toward a master's degree.
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M.’O. Colvin
Dubach High School
Pam
John Hammony
University of Mississippi
Gas War In Ruston Ends As Stations Raise Prices
Gasoline pricing in Ruston shows a normalizing trend as three bulk dealers discontinue 5 cent per gallon allowances to keep operators in business. Tank wagon rates rose and some stations still posted fluctuating daily prices with morning lows and evening highs.
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Casaline
Ruston
Sid
Que Teuston
Ween
Dubach Pitcher Charles Fuller Tosses a Perfect Game
Dubach High pitcher Charles Fuller hurled seven innings of no hits no runs no walks baseball to beat Junction City 12 0 on home soil. He struck out 13 and drew major league scouting attention as he heads to Louisiana Tech next September with a scholarship.
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Dubach High
Charles Fuller
Dubach
Junction City
Fuller
Louisiana Tech
Dubach Resident Dies Tuesday Funeral Today
Tom R. Roberson aged 77 died in his Dubach home about 6:30 Tuesday evening after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Fellowship Baptist Church at 2:30 today with Rev. C. S. Cadwallader officiating. Survivors include wife Mars Dorn Roberson two sons Fred of Dubach and R Roberson of Shreveport three brothers J F and Joe in Dubach and Will in Downaville two sisters Mrs M S Green in Dubach and Mrs Floyd Weldon in Bernice and five grandchildren.
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Tom R. Roberson
Dubach
Fellowship Baptist Church
Dayby Funeral Home
C. S. Cadwallader
Fellowship Church
Mr. Roberson
Pernice
Mars Dorn Roberson
Fred
R. Roberson
Shreveport
J. F. Ang Joe
Will
Downaville
M. 5. Green
Floyd Weldon
Bernice
June Moore Elected Chair At Louisiana Health Conference
June Moore of Ruston served as chairman elect as the Louisiana Public Health Association closed its convention with sectional meetings on accident prevention. It marked the nation’s first state public health convention focused entirely on accident prevention, a growing U S concern. Dr Bernard Fox of the United States Public Health Service noted the new emphasis. Membership reached 736, the largest in the association’s history, while outgoing president Velma Brass of Opelousas aimed for 1000 members.
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June Moore
Ruston
Louisiana Public Health Association
Louisiana
Public Health Association
PUA
Velma Brass
Opegroup
Vox
Four Proposals Set for Simsboro May Water Works Vote
In Simsboro Louisiana a special election is scheduled for Tuesday May 6 to decide four propositions about raising funds for a village waterworks system. Voters will cast ballots at Tam with polling hours from dawn until 6 PM. Proposals include 18000 debt for waterworks over 20 years at under 6 percent, 18000 for fire department needs, a 5 mill property tax for 10 years from 1958 to 1967 for waterworks operation, and 25000 revenue bonds for part of the waterworks cost payable from utility revenues under Louisiana law.
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Simsboro
Tam
State of
Louisiana
Shydl
Amoun
Annual Sing Set At Old Vernon Saturday Sunday
The Trip Parish Singing Convention meets Saturday night April 26 and Sunday April 27 at Vernon Baptist Church. Visiting quartets and singers from around the state perform with lunch at noon Sunday. Old Vernon Church sits 12 miles from Ruston on the Chatham highway.
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the Vernon Baptist Church
Ruston
Joseph Bryan
Old Vernon
Chatham Highway
Safety Department To Start Ten Day Driver Check
Colonel J N Brown of the Department of Public Safety announced a ten day driver license check starting April 20 aimed at delinquent licenses. About 200 000 delinquent violations exist statewide with state troopers and city officers verifying within city limits and urging drivers to report to a license office for renewal.
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J. N. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Dairy Conference and Extension Notes Apr 28 in Shreveport
The Ark La Tex Dairy Conference opens Monday April 28 at 10 am at the State Fair Grounds Shreveport with specialists from three states covering bulk tanks feeding for higher production and insect and parasite control plus a judging contest with prizes. University and extension updates include photosensitization research, hay mold risks, and ongoing dairy cattle improvements through artificial insemination and soil testing programs.
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Shreveport
Ch Department
Extension Service
Louisiana Tech Hosts Third Hardwood Log and Lumber Grading Meet
Louisiana Tech forestry department hosted the third annual hardwood log and lumber graders meeting for Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi. Fifty one foresters attended the session which closed Friday after a general session covering lumber grading log grading and sawmill operations. The short course was sponsored by the National Hardwood Lumber Assn of Chicago and the Southern Hardwood Forestry Group in cooperation with Tech.
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Louisiana Tech
Forestry Department
Awas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Stackwell
Forestry Department At Tech
National Wardwood | Lumber Assn. of
Chicago
Southern | Hardwood Forestry Group
Department of Forestry At
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Sug Time debuts on KRUSE featuring the Williamson sisters
A new program titled Sug Time made its bow on KRUSE Monday. Dianne and Peggy Williamson, noted North Louisiana singing talents, perform with Dianne on piano and Peggy on guitar while Sug Hightower hosts. The show runs weekdays at 12 25 p.m. The sisters have appeared on Louisiana Haytlife, The Cotton Festival, Peach Festival, NOE-TV, and Hill Country Hoedown. Dianne is a Ruston High School senior. Peggy a freshman who ambitions to be a Bearcat cheerleader.
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KRUSE
Diane
Peggy * Willamson
Louisiana
Sug" Mehtower
Dianne
Peggy Williamson
Noe-Tv
Ruston High School
Peggy
Favorite DJ Winner Announced by KRUS Ruston Station
The KRUS Favorite DJ Contest results are announced with Howard Gryder of Requestfully Yours named winner. Prizes include a range of items from grills to irons and record albums awarded to various Ruston residents and Tech affiliates.
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KRUS
Ruston
Howard Gryder
West
Arizona
Marsha Clinton
Tech
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District Scout Meeting At New Prospect Church
The April Northwest District Committee Meeting will be held at New Prospect Church on Highway 167 north of Viens. After the meeting, attendees are invited to a campfire program at a nearby site from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.
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New Prospect Church
Highway 167
Viens
Khureh
Lincoln Bienville X-Ray Schedule Set by Health Unit
Health unit spokesman announces parish wide chest X-ray survey co sponsored by Lincoln Parish Health Unit and Lincoln Bienville Area Tuberc ulosis Association in Lincoln Parish from April 22 to May 9. Mobile X ray bus from the Louisiana State Department of Health arrives and operates, directed to detect underachieving health issues and tuberculos is.
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Linereal Parish
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Bienville
Louisiana State Department] of Health
Bern
Parsons i
Napper Sees Hope For TB Hospital in Present Location
Rep Napper states Louisiana Board of Hospitals seeks to transfer patients from Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital to other state TB hospitals with vacant beds to preserve Ruston as a tuberculosis hospital. The plan calls for reassigning patients to Shreveport and Cane River Center at Charenton Rouge as a temporary measure while maintaining Ruston Hospital’s TB function.
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T B Hospital
Buddy) Napper
Iron Lincon Parish
Jesse Dirksnson
Ruston
Bat
Evonomay
Rustin
Oid
Rustak
Rustad
Fagethoe
Hosipitals
Lowisis
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Atate Hospital
Wwennesttny
Breton Rouge
Bankston
May Sasson da
Huston
Pina
Comerava Shreveport
Caneuceth Center
Ckitun Rouge
Aston Institution
Bankistan
Honiton
Hosini
Gopher Battle Shapes Soil District Target
In a historical note, the Soil Conservation D Arbonne District discusses gopher control and sustainable soil health. The text references pine plantings, soil quality, and forest impacts, noting misgivings about replacing oaks with pines and the role of good soil in tree growth and wildlife balance.
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Soil Conservation D'Arbonne District
Lincoln Parish 4-H Club Achievement Day Highlights
John P. Bean recounts Lincoln Parish 4 H clubs achievement day with event notes, participant names such as Melinda and Mary, local sponsors, photos, and a snapshot of awards and future dates. The piece captures community involvement and the period press tone.
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Lincoln Parish
John P. Bean
Ruston Resident Dies Suddenly at Local Church Service
Ruston resident Gino Pred He passed away suddenly as rites were held at Aly Presby Church with Rev. Hoy presiding. Funeral and burial were at Sibley Cemetery with Walpatricks Funeral Home arranging. Survived by widow Alisa Travis Piston, five children, and multiple relatives. Burial followed Monday at Rearlastiele.
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Aire
Ses
Travis
Piston
Caeighters
Barbra Autres
Germany
Air Vive
Dowerte Meyer
Drulas
Lex
Va Sons
Janes
Mewxindria
Robent
Winnifell
Sire
Hhitton
Bob Tardage
Fin
Louisiana May Draft Quota Listed At 231
The state announces the May draft quota of 231 men including those born in 1995 and residing in Louisiana. Officials note eligibility rules and selection processes for the upcoming draft period.
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Louisiana
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