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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1958

Page

7

Dubach High Teachers Awarded Science Scholarships

Professor Melvin O Calvin reports that Dubach High School will have two teachers receive National Science Foundation Summer Institute stipends during 1958. Douglas Colvin will study mathematics and biology at LSU for nine weeks, while John Mammons attends the University of Mississippi for eight weeks to study physics and chemistry. Both will earn graduate credit toward advanced degrees.

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Dubsch Pre School Roundup Set For April 28

MO Colvin the Dubach High School principal announces the annual Spring Roundup for new first graders on April 28 from 1 to 3 pm. Parents with children turning six years old by December 31 must register for fall enrollment. Eligibility requires age proof and health records.

MO. Colvin Peniclpal Dubach High School Uze

War price surge at Ruston gas stations as bold changes mount

Gasoline prices at Ruston stations rise toward normal after a period of discounts. Dealers report 50 cent per gallon allowances discontinued, with some stations posting daily fluctuating figures. One group raises regular to 25.94 and high test to 99.9, while others still advertise 19.9 to 21.8 in brief, uneven patterns across the city.

Casolina Rusvon Darce Orem SUM SUM Mnother Dealer Sabd Stat Dons Gowan Frelar Yasolie Vita Ruston

Simsboro to vote on four issues in special election

A special election in Simsboro on Tuesday in May will determine four propositions. The first would incur debt or issue bonds up to 18000 to construct a waterworks system. The second authorizes 18000 bonds to finance a fire department and equipment. The third proposes a five mill tax levy for ten years to maintain the waterworks. The fourth authorizes revenue bonds of 25000 to cover costs of waterworks, repaid from income from the operation of the system.

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Dubach Pitcher Charles Fuller Throws Perfect Game

Dubach High pitcher Charles Fuller dominated Juneau City in a 12 to 4 home win. Fuller allowed no hits or runs, issued two walks, and struck out 13 over seven innings before scouts note his potential for professional signing next September in Louisiana.

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Dubach Resident Dies. Funeral Held Today

Tom R. Roberson 1 died at home in Dubach Tuesday evening. Funeral services were conducted at Fellowship Baptist Church at 2:30 with Rev C S Cadwallader officiating. Survivors include Dora Roberson, two sons Fred and R Roberson of Shreveport, three brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren.

Tom R. Roberson Dubach Fellowship Baptist Church Darby Funeral Homie C.S. Cadwallader Fellowship Church Officine Roberson Bernice Ira Dora Roberson Fred Ny Dobsach R. ‘Roberson Shreveport Fangidoe Wil Downaville M.S. Green Dubich Floyd Weldon

Moore Elected Chairman at Louisiana Public Health Confab

June Moore of Ruston served as Chairman elect as the Louisiana Public Health Association wound up its convention Friday with sectional meetings proposing various aspects of accident prevention in Louisiana. It was the nation’s first state public health association convention to devote its entire program to accident prevention, with speakers urging a multi faceted approach to a major public health concern.

June Moore Ruston Louisiana , Public Health Association Louisiana Public Health Association America

Safety Department to Check Delinquent Drivers in Ten Day Drive

The Department of Public Safety announces a ten day campaign starting April 90 to address delinquent driver and chauffeur licenses. State Troopers and city officers will target city streets with the most violations and verify licenses to prevent invalidations. About 200,000 delinquent violations are estimated statewide.

Tegotonel N. Brown Department of Public Safety Brown Trig

Dairy Conference Highlights April Extension Program

The Ark La-Tex Dairy Conference, organized by the Department of Extension, will be held Monday April 24 starting at 10 a.m. at the State Fair Grounds in Shreveport. Speakers from three states will cover control of pests, feeding for higher milk production, insect and parasite control, nurseries, and more. A judging contest with prizes will accompany the program, and an LSU Veterinary Science segment will address photosensitization in cattle.

Department of Extension Ser . J Research Department Grai Shreveport

Annual Old Vernon Sing Set for Weekend

The Vernon Baptist Church hosts its annual parish singing convention on Saturday night and Sunday. Several vocal quartets and groups from across the state perform. dinner is served at noon Sunday. The church homecoming on Sunday invites all Ruston residents to attend, per Joseph Bryan, homecoming chair.

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Tech Hosts Third Annual Hardwood Foresters Meet

Tech Forestry Dept hosted the third annual meeting of hardwood fog and hardwood lumber graders of Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Foresters attended. sessions covered lumber grading, sawmill operations, and general sessions. C L Fitzgerald represented Tech, coordinating with National Hardwood Lumber Association and Southern Hardwood Forestry Group.

Louisiana Tech Forestry Department Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi L. P. Blackwell National Ylardwood | Lumber ‘Assn. of Chicago Southern Hatswood Forestry Group Department of ’ Horestry C. L. Fitzgerald

Sug Time festives and local bands highlight Louisiana events

The article previews Sug Time events across Louisiana featuring Diane and Peggy Wingmen, Jem Breas, and Su Vigobaver. It notes KNOK TV coverage of the Hilt Caamtry Hoedown, a Ruston High senior, and Pepgy’s upcoming Bearcat cheerleading, with numerous performances and town reconpanient plans.

Aber Reegrom Diddley Diane Peggy Sis Jem Breas Ne Lawisiana Hortess Drab Dinew Ponty Williamson Knok-Tv Hilt Taonpe Ruston High School Pegey Gag Hightower Das Weiter

Napper Eyes Plan to Move TB Hospital From Ruston

Rep Napper outlines a plan to transfer Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital patients to other state TB facilities with viral beds. He proposes reassigning the Ruston unit to free capacity, urging hospital boards and lawmakers to authorize relocation ahead of May legislative sessions.

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Favorite DJ winner announced after voters cast ballots

Hosny Howie! The reader poll crowned a favorite DJ as crews at Lytie Turton station and KRUS raised fan names. Winners listed include Howie Hosny and others like Mrs Sarah Howell and Johnny Hathig Record Album. The note invites all to vote again and enjoy daily programs.

RIAS Lytie Turton Station Vargiuh Moward Gryder Uaele York Tet Rene Tari Eit GH & Waffle Iron Sarah Howell Simshara Ile Maid Steam & Dry Iron Lonnie Willi

District Scout Meeting At New Prospect Church

The Northwest District Committee Meeting is set for Friday at New Prospect Church on Highway 167 north of Vienna. Afterward a district campfire program follows from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Northwest District Committee New Prospect Church Highway 167 Vienna Cancree Tnt

Lincoln Bienville X Ray Schedule Set by Health Unit

A parish wide chest X ray survey sponsored by the Lincoln Bienville Tuberculosis Association and Health Unit is set for April 22 through May 9. The Mobile X ray unit will visit Simshoro Grambling Dubach Ruston and Chaudrant with services for those 15 and older, free of charge, to detect tuberculosis, heart defects and cancer indicators.

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Soil Conservation D Arbonne District Fights Gopher Battle

The D Arbonne Soil Conservation District combats an extensive gopher problem threatening pine plantings. Farmers report rapid depredation on pine stands, with many acres damaged and wildlife food sources affected. local officials urge coordinated action to protect fields and control gopher populations.

Soil Conservation D’arbonne District Gopher Battle

Lincoln Parish 4-H Achievement Day Highlights

Lincoln Parish 4-H clubs held Achievement Day at Basten Elementary School with over 100 youth participating. Winners included students such as Carolyn Limtor, Barbara Meteo, Ann Stewart, and Destiny Br, who earned top in several contests across arts, agriculture, and public speaking.

Basten Indy Laemats A. Jig Carolyn Limtor Hee Rel Pet Woe Melinda Alon Arie Suahee Barnet Hyo Suntor Lebode Ann Stewart Tiga Yak Dovnlly Bostrom Lastan

Ruston Resident Dies Suddenly at Home

Fred 4. Davis a Ruston resident and former U S Department of Agriculture employee died suddenly at his home on Monday of a heart attack. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Davis. two daughters Mrs Turbava Andrews of Germany and Mrs Cosette McGer of Dallas. two sons James of Alexandria and Robert of Winnfield. sisters Mrs Trion McFarland and Mrs Inge ntor. brother the Rev John Davis. six grandchildren. Burial was in Sibley Cemetery with Kulpatricks Funeral Home of Ruston in charge.

Fred Turbava Andrews Germany Cosette McGer Dallas Tes

Louisiana May Draft Quota Set at 231 Men

General Selective Service announces Louisiana May draft quota at 231 men. Estimates place 21 men for the May call with elections likely before September. Classifieds show 44 in current status, per General Tully.

Louisiana Napa FP Selective Service Laue Tully

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