Replies To Invitations To Jubilee Are Received
Former Ruston residents and Ruston Pioneers reply to W W Durden invitations for the Diamond Jubilee. Letters from Ida Graham Frice and Blanche M Clarl recount careers, family ties, and plans, with regrets at missing the May 29 event but warm wishes for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
W. W. Durden
Mr. Durden
Durden
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Washington
Bb. C
Division of Nursing Education
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
Fred
Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Chemisical Corps
Annandale
Ida Graham Frice
ANC
Nursing
F. M. McCormick
Fannie May
John Sholars
Granny
Monroe
Ruston College
Foundatiof
Mrs. Sligh
Blanche M. Clarl
Houston
Texas
Passman Warns Federal Aid May Control Schools
The speaker contends that federal school aid legislation would open the door to increasing federal involvement in America’s historically independent educational systems and threaten local control. He argues it would pave the way for broader government interference in operation and policy.
Local 4 H and Gardening Tips For May Meeting And Camp
Meeting on Mr. Raymond Heard's farm aims to discuss dues. Members are urged to pay to qualify for prizes and keep the organization running. Grafting wood is available from the office using Incale trees. May 1 is ideal for applying dieldrin to prune trees, with caution to keep fruit free from chemical exposure. Junior 4-H members should register at the Extension Office to attend camp, a valuable experience for social skills and personal belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Heard
Court House
Agricultural Extension Office
Jack Hayes Declines Jubilee Invite
A letter from Lafayette’s Jack Hayes says he will not attend the Diamond Jubilee on May 5 and reiterates he is not a candidate for governor. He cites a business trip and thanks the host for the invitation and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hayes
Jubilee
Lafayette
Diack Hayes
Soil Stewardship Week Proclaimed in Louisiana in 1959
Governor Earl K. Long proclaimed May 3 to May 10, 1959, as Soil Stewardship Week in Louisiana. The proclamation urges conservation of soil and water resources, linking soil health to national and state welfare and calling on citizens to raise awareness across all walks of life. The notice cites support from national and state soil conservation groups and church organizations and is signed in Baton Rouge on April 27, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Long
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Long
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Louisiana Association of Soil Conservation Districts
State OF
A. D
Travel Memoir From Monticilia to Savannah River
Fragmentary diary notes a long travel route detailing daily camps, roadside inns, river crossings, and mileage between towns from April through May, including stops at Lewises, Jane Leslies, Monticilia, Flint River, Macanicivill, and Clinton, with references to ferries, Endian Nation, and meetings along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Mr. Jowels
Agustin
Water Iron Works
Lewises
Niven McBrides
Jane Leslies
Mr Stevens
Monticilia
Monticilah
Mt. Mallets
Flint River
Cashways
Macanicivill
Thener
Darling Lawn
Linches Creek
Camden
Oakmulgin
Mint River
Flint Rive
Catahrotichia
Winners in FFA Events Announced at Louisiana Tech
Winners in Area 2 FFA contests judged at Louisiana Tech were announced by M W H Folk Jr dean of the School of Agriculture and Forestry. Livestock awards went to Delhi Gilbert Mew Rouge Spearsville and others. poultry tent honors to Ruston Delhi Oak Grove. dairy products to Bonita Weston and Ruston Tallulah. forage to Gilbert Kilbourne Janesboro Lodge Winnsturis. patents to Rayville Gilbert Delhi Jena. Speaking winners included Clarendon Peck Sicily Island and Ross West Janesboro Hodge with parliamentary boy Gilboie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Louisiana Tech
M. W H. Folk, Jr
School of Agriculture and Forestry
Delhi
Gilbert
Mew Rouge
Spearsville
Ruston
Oak Grove
Bonita
Weston
Jonusville
Tallulah
Wally Ridge
Chatham
Rayville
Sicily
Kilbourne
Janesboro-Lodge
Winnsturus
Delui
Jena
Speatsines
Clarendon Peck
Sicily Island
Raubert Butler
Forest
Ross West
Janesborg-Hodge
Weston, Gilboie
Qual Grove
Cancer Fund Gets Money At Grambling
Grambling college faculty contributed to the Cancer Crusade with a 150 dollar check presented to Mrs. J. M. Armstrong Jr the Ruston Culture Guild drive leader for the parish. An additional 22 dollar contribution came from Rocky Valley Baptist Church at Grambling noted by Armstrong who expressed appreciation of the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grambling College
J. M. Armstrong
Ruston Culture Guild
Grambling
Armstrong
Rocky Valley Baptist Church
Jubilee Souvenir Plates Sell Fast Across Region
Jubilee Headquarters reports dwindling stock of Diamond Jubilee souvenir plates at 1.50 each. About 200 plates remain, with orders shipping nationwide and to the Southwest. local merchants list includes Taylor's Book Store and several jewelers and gift shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Headquarters
Diamond Jubilee
Taylor's Book Store
Darby's
Selle Jewelers
the Fashion
Mrs. Griggs
Juvennile & Gift Shop
Baldwin Jewelers
Bertha's
Marbury Drug
Ritchie's
Drew's Shoe Store
Grigsby Jewelers
Chevrolet
Jubilee Guests Visit Fort Benning Area Noted
Mrs. C. M. Freudéddert Edith Thurman of Fort Benning Georgia visits Ruston for the Diamond Jubilee. They stay with E. E. Baugh A. H. May and Mabel May. Also Mrs. J A Jimerson Natchez Mississippi visits in Ruston with son Jack Jimerson and Jo ra Barrett for the Toth Jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Freudéddert
Edith Thurman
Fort, Benning, Georgia
John Whurmseh
C. R. Kelly
Denver
Colorado
Don Urban
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ruston
E. E. Baugh
A. H. May
Mabel May
J. A. Jimerson
Natchey
Mississippi
Jack Jimerson
Jora Barrett
Elenor May
Jimerson
Farm Bureau Opposes Education Bills at Parish Meet
Lincoln Parish Farm Bureau Board of Directors announced opposition to Senate Bill 2 and House Resolution 22, Federal Aid to Education, at their April 27, 1959 meeting per President Joe Blondin. The group argued federal controls would require School Boards to meet standards set by the U S Commissioners of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Labor
Farm Bureau
Washington
Joe Bloindin
Lamar Colvin
Tlamar Dowling
W. D. Dalony
J. W. Qook
Clyde Causey
John Mobley
Charles Causey
Elmer Lolley
Louisiana Farm Bureau
F. O. LeVasseur
Senate
Lincoln Parish Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Joe Blondin
Board of Directors
RHS Journalists Initiated Into Quill and Scroll
New members of Quill and Scroll at Ruston Junior High include Chatterbox staff Mary Jo Atkins Patsy Brady Ronald Caldwell Joann Upshaw and Ruey Brown plus Resume staff Ann Riser Betty Darby Patsy Larance Mary Helen Barksdale Charlotte Payton Allen Herbert John Tom James Marsha Mabry Kitty Jenkins Elizabeth Sachs Antionette Riser Patsy Kavanaugh Pat Wells Ret Gray Julia Magee Frances Riser Earl Wright and Mary Jane Turner A reception followed in home economics building for guests parents and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilord Scroll
Chatterbox
Mary Jo Atkins
Patsy Brady
Ronald Caldwell
Joann ‘Upshaw
Ruy Brown
Ann Riser
Betty Darby
Patsy Larance
Mary Helen Barksdale
Charlotte Payton
Allen Herbert
Johm Tom James
Marsha Mabry
Kitty Jenkins
Elizabeth Sachs
Antionette Riser
Patsy Kavanaugh
Pat Wells
Ret Gray
Julia Magee
Frances Riser
Earl Wright
Mary Jane Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Passman
Mr. Faulk
Paul Hendershot
Congress
Federal
Treasury
Passmuan
Pussman
Wade O. Martin, Jr
Lewis G Co
Myra
Linton
Joe Tuten
John Leaned
Catalina
California
Branch
Manackshe
SRD
Alabama
Beckley
Stevens
Peard River
Henry Goalmans
Samlel
Siimmonses
Hainses
Natches
Nutches
Liberty
TE Pag
Tanses
Haniises
Hantises Cid
Biberry
FFA
United Bilt
United Bilt Homes, Inc
Shreveport
Bossier
Cancer Fund
U.S. Commissioner of Education
U. S. Commissioners of Education
RHS
Warty
Ristori High
Ahat
G. Avery ‘Lee
First Baptist Church
Pat Wella
W. L. Caldwell
Ruston Junior High School
Charlotte Lewis
Maggie Hinton
Ruth Johnson
Home Economics
Ittl
Plymouth
Barker
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