Yeck Student Killed in Crash Near Farmerville
A Farmerville collision on Ladigland Highway 2 miles from Farmerville left Leo Ruff Lewin Tech student dead and Mary Lee Adams and Leo Stuft Jr. injured. The wreck involved a Raff car and a Moncrue woman’s auto, on slick pavement. debris and shock described, with survivors listed and funeral details noted.
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Farmerville
Leo Rutt
Lewin Tech
Fornell
Sawidiy
Blackwell
Tme
Bartrag
Lael
Jansoffi
Hurril
Ladiglans
Bcs
Former Instructor Wins Fla News Honors and Local Accidents
A former Louisiana tech journalist secured first place in a weekly festival contest. A crash near Monroe involved a vehicle driven by James Washound of Sterlington Road and a passenger, injuring Mrs Adams’s family en route from Truston to Bastrop. Mulhearn ambulances transported the injured to the hospital where fatal injuries were reported for Mrs Adams’s relative.
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Louisiana ‘Tech
Die Tris
Mt Tallahasses
Bulek
Raft
Sind
Wmack
James Washound
Sterlington
If Ropers
Truston
Bastrop
Lahiti
Balti
Mulhearn
Adams
C. A. John
Swoman
Washington County News editor wins top journalism award
B A Carswell editor of the Washington County News Chipley Florida won the top award after judging based on news stories editorials features plots turns and advertising Gen eRoy Collins of Albeida joined top 20 by presenting players and athletes at a Tallahassee luncheon Tuesday April 29 Carswell previously edited Rock Talk before World War II and later became a journalism teacher before entering Florida newspaper work nine years ago Also mentions Johnson grass control and barn owl night vision disks.
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B.A. Carswell
Washiington
Chipley
Fla
eRoy Collins
Albeida
Tallahassee
Carswell
Lina
10 Tech
Florida
Quitman Couple Celebrate 5th Anniversary
A surprise silver wedding anniversary was observed for Mr. and Mrs. J. 5. Warren of Quitman on Sunday April 3 at the home of AM and Mrs. E. 2. Lowe. Their children Pie and Mrs. D. FE. Waren and daughter from Fort Polk attended, Seaman John Hi. Warren of Quitman was present, and Pie. Lee Warren of Germany could not attend. The couple received many kind wishes from friends and relatives. Lunch and cake were served.
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Wiekel
J. 5. Warren
Quitman
E. 2
Lowe
Pie
D. FE. Waren
Fort Polk
John Hi. Warren
Lee Warren
Germany
Warren
Greenwood community social notes and visits
Greenwood residents tell of supper guests Mrs Gustafs and Mrs Deulah Dawson of Monroe. W E Simmons visits Tyler with daughter. S D Beard and G Molleman visit Ira Harrison. Pearl Larance and daughter Marie of Bostrop stay with Wilks family. Baxter Colvin drives to Springhill. Ford and Gustafson hosts sing at Douglas. Leland Hall and others visit Hole and Vienna communities.
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Pearl Larance
Marie of Bostrop
FM. Wilks
B. Colvin
Springhill
And
Meu
Baxter Colvin
Aera Jo
RN. Harris
Henry Ford
SD. Beard
Leonard Gustafson
Douglas
Ira Harrison
Leland Hall
T Hall
Miss, King
Hole
Forsythe
Vienna
John J McDaw to speak at Louisiana engineers meeting
Dr John J McDaw head of Tech Agricultural Engineers will deliver a paper titled Harnessing the Sun for the Benefit of Agriculture at the spring meeting of the Louisiana Society of Agricultural Engineers in New Orleans on April 38. The program opens with a tour of One International Trade Mart and WWL TV, followed by a banquet at Browsford for members and guests. Guest speaker will be G C Rawls, vice president of Louisiana Power and Light Co. The business meeting will be held Saturday morning at the LP&L office defrayseat Highway.
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John J. McDaw
Agricultural Egineers Department of Tech
Louisiana Society of Agricultur
Daughters Arrival Noted in Local Family
Charles F Altome and wife announce the arrival of a daughter born March 3 at Radon Hospital. The baby weighed about five pounds and is greeted by a sister named Ninid. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J. 2 Immedbey and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Auli.
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Charles F. Altome
Radon Hospital
Susan Gaba
Ninid
Tod Mes
Quitman
E.G. Auli
Poppy Day Proclamation Urges Buddy Poppies Pickup
Mayor T C Beasley of Ruston Louisiana signs a May 3 1958 proclamation designating Buddy Poppy Day to support disabled veterans widows and orphans. Ruston VFW Post 3615 sponsors the drive with proceeds aiding veterans in need and their families.
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T. C Buassey
Reston
Parnell
Burt Post
United States
Buddy
Beneft
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. T. C. Beasley
Rosten
Louisiana
T. C. Pearley Mae
Ruston
Lincoln
Loulekunn Henry
G. Riser
Annual Sing Week at Louisiana Tech Opens
Louisiana Tech hosts Annual Sing Week from April 22 to 25 organized by Associated Women Students. Fifteen groups compete in four divisions sorority fraternity religious girls dorms with trophies for division winners. Finals conclude Friday with awards. weather plan moves events indoors.
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Louisiana Tech
Ammen Sing
Weel Corporation
Louisiaty Tech
Il Commune
Associated Wamen Students
Dar Tmital
Howard Auditorium
Pan
Howard
Taesddy
Alpha Chi Omega
Rority
Adams
Dudley Girls
Weteesti Theta
Sorutity
Kappa Sigma
Laminachi AL
Bernice News items note births visits and incidents
Local notes report the arrival of Garth son Velfrey Craig in Bernice. Several town residents and visiting relatives are listed along with weekend guests from Magnolia and Ruston. Mentions include hospital recuperation, a car-truck accident, and school activities at Baptist and Union groups.
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Lone Darden
Garth
Velfrey
Craig
J.D. Odtuitt
Momer
R. Ae Elliot
Nel FereMon
Magnolia
Ark
Brookhaven
Jacks
View
Edward Marl Bt Holt
Ruston
Alexander Eilat
Dewey Evans
Confederate Mentoriag Hospital
Iheverrt
Merle Lindsay
Sntia
Anal St. Francis
Lindnes
Ygat
Bernlee Apel
Neighbors Unite in Local Revival Efforts Against Cancer
Community notices describe neighbors and friends supporting a revival at First Baptist Church Shreveport area. Services featured homilies and festivals, praising dedicated volunteers and families, with attendees from Unignville and Colvin among supporters.
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Noweek Lung
Fist Baptist Church
Ann
AL Lauligue
Odor
Farrar
Amd
Taawe
Luther
Colvin
Unignville
Meath Amtre
Davey Smith
Barbs by Hal Cochran Preview Summer Gags
A fragment hints at Barbs by Hal Cochran with humor about summer changes and men at work. The lines suggest light, playful jokes and a casual house painting scene. No clear dates, places, or full context is provided.
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Hal Cochran
Polio Victory Drive Promotes Research and Volunteer Effort
A historical note praises wartime science and public support, urging Americans to back polio and cancer research. It highlights voluntary contributions, volunteer work, and the role of agencies, stressing time and life as essential for progress. It references public health milestones and fundraising appeals from The American Cancer Society and related channels.
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America
Oemons
Uni
Aguilar Pollo
Winkeler
Apel
United States
Heyes Svignee Evn
Will Mba
Tv i
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