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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
5
Ruston merchants launch Diamond Jubilee sales two days early with giant savings. Extra sale sections mailed across Lincoln parish promote two day pre Jubilee event run by Diamond Jubilee Inc and Rogers Producing Co. to boost patronage from tomorrow through Saturday.
Mary Ann Mobley Miss America of 1959 visited Arcadia during the Diamond Jubilee celebration. Mrs. Joe Kirtland presented her as an honorary Jubilee Belle and invited her to Ruston if unable to attend the Jubilee. Mobley appeared on KRUS radio and the group rode in a vintage car, distributing circulars and wooden nickels.
The Long fragment notes Ruston celebrating a seventy fifth anniversary and confirms a 1881 charter vote call with signatories J J Neilson and others. It lists Lincoln parish 1810 families and Ouachita parish names, plus historic boundaries and the 1900 filing. It reflects a local archival digest of early Ruston history.
Dr. R M Allen and the Every Member Canvass Committee of Grace Methodist Church report progress toward Loyalty Sunday May 17. Training classes for visiting members will be held May 5 and 12 led by L B D McGehee. Visitors named include R P Hand Troy Anders C E Kees Milton Futrell and others.
State Superintendent Shelby M. Jackson will address the Kiwanis noon lunch Thursday. Program chairman Morelle Emmons announced the talk will cap April’s focus on public education and likely concentrate on the state's public school system.
Forest Ranger Gibson reports one 40 acre grass fire in the parish last week near Simshoro. The fire occurred last Saturday and the ranger warns that green fields will still burn and urges extreme care when burning.
Mrs Mary Alma Harper 57 died after a short illness in a Jonesboro clinic Funeral services were held at 10 a m at Jonesboro Pentecostal Church with Rev Lonnie Treadway and Rev 8S L Wise officiating Burial followed at Salem cemetery near Eros under Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro Survivors include husband S E Harper of Quitman son Earl Harper Hodge four daughters Lorene Pace Gibson Lenore Smith and Norvelle Thompson two sisters Cora Moore and Davie Stearns seven brothers Chester James Edwards Forest Hall Maurice Dan and Eddie Edwards and three grandchildren
The Lincoln parish School Board declared May 6 Youth Day for the Jubilee celebration. All schools will dismiss to permit children to attend the Ruston Pageant that evening. Activities include elementary film showings, a 2:30 pet show with prizes, races on the school grounds, city playground events, and concerts by local bands at Hill-O-Rama. An art show, prepared by junior high students, will run all day, and a Parade of Years is planned for Monday afternoon as the opening event.
Ruston police arrested Willie Harris and Willie Clemmons on suspicion of bootlegging after raids seized two cases of beer and about seven gallons of homemade liquor. Chief Oshban said charges would follow. detainees were released on bond.
Two gubernatorial hopefuls decline invitations to address Ruston Diamond Jubilee on May 9. Former Governor Jimmie Davis and New Orleans Mayor deLesseps Morrison say prior commitments prevent participation. Bill Dodd and Marshal Brown are the only acceptances so far, with letters from Davis and Morrison attached.
Farmerville Road Louisiana route 33 was shut Monday with traffic rerouted via Trenton Street and a service road parallel to the I 20 project. A A Braddock highway department project engineer said the Farmerville Road overpass site is dry enough for work and crews began Monday.
Congressman Passman vows continued opposition to federal funding for public education as he contends 20 legal controls will follow. He asserts the use of federal money will trigger uncontrolled oversight and cites Supreme Court decisions as supporting his stance.
On special nights opening the pageant on May 4 5 6 descendants of the Russ family will be asked to stand and be recognized in the audience. They will wear lapel ribbons and be urged to attend. Descendants from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama may also stand. Colvin family members will be asked to stand and receive applause. The recognition occurs before the pageant on May 6 after the pre pageant program by Rusten schools. The Rusten High School band Jordan high school fellows band and several choral groups will entertain Found oclock that evening.
The Saturday Jubilee Ball at Ruston Country Club is announced with music by Sleepy Spears. A late meal service will be available, but the publication notes contradictions in the story and promises clarification soon.
A beard judging contest is scheduled for 3 30 in the afternoon on Friday May 8 at Railroad Park. All Brothers of the Brush may enter. First and second prizes will be awarded in each category with many categories and entrants may join multiple. Register by mail phone or in person at Diamond Jubilee headquarters CAL S028 today.
Lincoln parish sheriff Jessie Riser warns dog owners to vaccinate now as clinics resume Monday May 4 with locations at Wesley Chapel China Grove Pleasant Hill Dick's store Perritt's store Simsboro. Fees are 1.50 per dog and enforcement will be strict.
County Agent reports good pastures around the parish from most roads and urges drive by visits to L. O. Gahagan’s Crimson Clover. He notes fertilization as the key to pasture health, weed control is increasingly recognized, and plans include a cattlemen’s meeting with demonstrations on chemical weed control and livestock insect control. The board of directors met with many attendees and discussed an judging contest and membership prize drawings.
Fragmentary diary account tracing James Campbell and companions from North Carolina to the Mississippi Territory around 1810. Names listed include Duncan Steward Charles Steward Ryghall Hayns Dugald McLauchlan Alexan der McFatter Archibald Sellaré Mrs White Charles McAlester Daniel McAlester Edward Currie William Shaw Mrs Long Henry Daniel Cook James Torie and various travel stops such as Lumbertown and Mr Thompsons. The text records rough dates and payments, ferry costs, and early place names, illustrating the journey and spelling quirks.
A touring Jail on Wheels display arrives in Ruston on Monday May 4 at the corner of Mississippi and Vienna Streets. The $25,000 bus exhibit, created by J Edward Slavin, High Sheriff of New Haven County, Connecticut, features modern police devices and educational demonstrations aimed at teaching children about law enforcement, with free admission and voluntary donations accepted to support the program.
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