Wearied Governor Lang Tours Louisiana Politicking
Obvious fatigue marks Governor Earl K. Lang during a Ruston stop on a three day political circuit. He rests at his sister’s home on North Vienna Street then heads toward Shreveport for more talks on a proposed special session costing 168 dollars. Lang, recently released from three rental hospitals, appears steady and loud as he reiterates plans amid security detail and accompanying family.
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Wiley Hilburn
Stott
Earl K. Lang
Ruston
Vienna Street
Bob Davis
Shreveport
Vas
Oll Seved
Abe
Monroe
Louisiana
Governa
Earl K. Hime
Jaye
Mang
P.m
Long
Shrove Jr
Lang
Part
Wis
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Stott Phuto
Burnard Choudoir
Rock Island Railroad Seeks to Close Two Stations
The Rock Island railroad asks the Public Service Commission for permission to discontinue its agency stations at Cl Ws south of Nusinn and at Tillie north of Ruston due to decreased revenues. The company warns it would incur financial loss if forced to keep the two stations open.
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Rockistone Railroad
Foc Ga
Public Service
Commtggion
Nusinn
Tillie
Ruston
Fhe
Rock Island
Chiy Ia
Taclson Parish
Lillig
Ja Union
Dubach Scouts Canoe Trip For National Awards
A group of scouts including Paul Tianin and Tiny Rogers embark on a canoe journey seeking national recognition. The trip features leaders Howie Cealtin and Terry Meare guiding the crew toward possible awards and honors.
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Dubach’ Scéuits
Dubach
Mantar
Farmerville
Arbyard Wall
Howie Cealtin
Onarhila Hive
Sus
Paul Tianin
Sie
Tiny Rogers
Nicky Tuvix
Anthony Frisom
Jackie Bale Hust
Vy Silver Rev
Terry Meare
Scoutmmastes
Ina Diney
She
Jones Rites Held Sunday
Mrs. Auli SGU Jones a long time Sims resident and Presbyterian Church member died after illness. The Trevorend G. Donmis led funeral services Sunday at Kilpatrick Chapel Ruston with interment in Simshorn Cemetery. Survived by ten daughters two sons and two sisters.
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Auli Sgu Jones
V Ruth Weir
Simshorn
Rome Colvin 77 dies at Uniontown area rites Monday
Rome Colvin, 77, lifelong Unionville resident and farmer, died Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Kilpatrick's Chapel with Reverend Jerry Mens officiating. Burial followed in the Wiganville Cemetery under the direction of Hipka Junk Funeral Home of Ruston.
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Kilmatrick
Rama Colvin
Uniotville
Calvin
Saturiday
Pilal
Jerry Mens
Passman Battles For Economy Passman Battles For Economy
The House approves a foreign aid package valued at about 42 billion dollars, hailed as the No 1 victory of the year by supporters. Chairman Fussman credited the subcommittee and full Appropriations Committee for the win, saying the outcome reflects past performance and confidence of the majority. Speaker McCormack praised Fussman for steady leadership as chair, marking a fifth year in the post amidst fiscal debates.
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Cartessman Gue
U. S
Mepre- Sune
Matey
Adhardston
Washington
Tiscal Suarkeness
Passing Kinigell
Committee of Vareigs
Sail
House
John Wo McCormack
Louisiana
Decke Ding
Msoheermans
Fussman
Bane
Uvat
Religious Census Set in Ruston By Baptist Churches
A 1893 religious census in Ruston is announced by Baptist churches. The survey aims to count churchgoers and activities, with nurseries and youth programs noted for workers’ children at Temple operations. Supervisors plan youth recreation and guided activities for the children.
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Ruston
Pee Peat
Kusbst
Sanday
Conhaus
Neola
Chorchi Ag
Hehoue
Yeass
Shny Tyan
Forester Attends Training Meeting in Louisiana Forestry Conference
Forester Ranger Gibson of Lincolny Parish attended a three day training meeting at Alexandria Forest Headquarters from July 29 to 31. The event gathered 25 Rangers from across the state and featured instructors from Baton Rouge with focus on fire prevention weather enforcement and forest management practices for improved operations.
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Baton Rove
al Feiet Leatquanters
Kimger
Nike
Roy M. Talley Enters State Senate Race
Roy M. Talley announces candidacy for the Louisiana State Senate from the 2811th district. A lifelong West Parish resident, he is married to Mertha Charlotte Green and is a 1945 alumnus of Louisiana State University and Lane School. Talley served in the U S Army, worked with the Legislative Bur, and now runs a general practice in Russian. He is a member of the Talley family political circle.
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Mh Talley
Mertha Charlatte
Ib Webster
Chaiarae
Pautivty
Hasty
Tig
Louisiana State Universalty
Lane Sehoul
Whittin
Xehool
Talley
Tag
Outstanding Lincoln parish 4-H junior leaders named for camp
Nancy Gray of Dubach and Robert Britt of Choudrant selected as 1958 59 Lincoln parish 4 H Club junior leaders. They will receive expense paid trips to the 4 H Club Junior Leadership Camp August 10 14 near Pollock Louisiana.
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Nancy Gray
King Gray
Dubach
Robert Britt
J. M. Britt
Choudront
Lincoln Parish
Berdiana Smelley
Buck Green
Soil Conservation District Meet Highlights Forestry Efforts
The Soil Conservation District meeting reviewed technical details of farm planning and watershed practices. Ms. Carens outlined funding through the Soil Conservation Service and local council support while leaders emphasized forest protection, tree planting, and cooperative programs guiding land stewardship.
Scouts to join Northeast District swim meet event in Ruston
Lincoln parish Boy Scouts are set to participate in the Northeast District swimming meet at Ruston’s municipal pool on Tuesday night August 1. The event features multiple districts with trophies for first through third places and a grand prize for the troop earning the most points.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Tech Graduation Promises 147 At Exercises Here
Lincoln parish set to award 147 graduates at commencement in Toward Auditorium. Commencement address by Dr. Smith follows the math department chief’s move to University of South Carolina. The list breaks down by school with 132 bachelor's and 16 master’s candidates.
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Latisisny Tech
Thore
Thuy Apes
Is. Smith
Tech Mathemetics Department
Ife
University of South Carolina
Masyers
School of Educxtion Teats
School of Arts
and Sciences
School of Agriculume
School of Business
School of Home Economics
Athulla
Mendelss Soln
Marshall Wi
Rey
Thomas EB
Ruslon
Henry Cy Mount
Grace Moethodist
Rustomy
Ailton
Dean Tubbs
Rustony Jthes
Drosk
Gr. Shaith
Gibbs
Mineto-Soppano
Ann Rebecca Birt
Century
Ela
Eilzabeth Sacha
Rusten
Denyes
Denis
Schoule
Degre
Ols
Diplons
Rapp
Mi A
Alta Mat Ligyre
Phoebe Allen
Faty Loi
Tapnett
Bastrop Shreveport
Fossler Curion
Mary Pearson Jones
Batsnico
Archery Club Sets Hercules Contest Friday
The Austin Archery Club announces Hercules contest Friday for boys ages 7 to 16, with targets at ten yards and prizes of archery merchandise. A second contest features a modified target drill, while Sunday participants shoot from a longer distance. events are sponsored by the Ruston Optimist Club who enhanced the range and facilities for spectators.
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Austin Archery Club
Uf Cuete Aivisan
Dixie
Avchory
Ruston
Optimist
Optimists
Flying Club Wins Five Trophies at Monroe Meet
The Ruston Nabbyhawks club captured five trophies at the Ouachita Valley championships in Monroe Sunday. Chuck Anderson and Bill Roland led with first place finishes in combat and stunt flying respectively. Tammy Stinson earned second in rambling flying and third in hand launched gliders, while Chuck added a glider second. A Ruston-designed glider reportedly stayed aloft 24 minutes, nearing a national record. The model plane program is sponsored by the City Park and Recreation Board. free instruction is offered at Ruston Airport on select afternoons. The next meet is in Dallas during Labor Day weekend.
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Ruston Nabbyhawks
Yale
Monroe
Bill Roland
Wnt iChuck Anderson
Bill
Chuck
Tammy Stinson
Tne
Ruston
Chuck Anderson
Chi Stinson
Stinson
Dallas
Optimist Club to join Youth Appreciation Week plans
The Boston Optimist Club board voted to participate in Youth Appreciation Week November 9 to 15. President Preston Chandler said the club aims to spotlight the vast majority of youths who are not delinquent. Sanny Gerard was named chairman of the activities for the week.
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Boston
Agricultural Census Tips From Extension Trips
County agriculture census to be taken in October and November this year. The notice urges exact, accurate responses from individuals, highlighting data collection practices and the value of precise information for national records.
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United States
Marcadteuls
Market price outlook and farm management notes
The fragment discusses price declines expected to continue for two seasons, with some callers suggesting if prices level at a percent of current levels, cattle producers may adjust by culling or reducing stock. It mentions pasture upkeep, fertilization, and cost reduction strategies, including feeding and handling beef and dairy cattle.
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Milan
Beon
G P Cole 77 Dies. Rites Held Saturday at Kilpatrick
G P Cole 77, retired highway employee, died Friday July 31 after a long illness at Ruston. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Henry Blount at Kilpatrick Chapel at 3 00 pm Saturday August 1. He is survived by his wife daughter Mrs Marie Cox of Nacogdoches Texas a son J F Cole Sr of Dallas and two sons and two grandchildren
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P. Cole
Highway Sais Nent
Ruston Hiopifa
Henry Blount
Grace Methodiist Church
Kilpatrick Chapel
Jase
Hilpatrick
J. F. Cote 1Sr
D Arks Pohildren
Srbats
Tech Theater appoints new manager Keimetd Catcall
Keimetd Catcall will replace Mod Wallace as manager of the Ruston theater complex on August 9, taking over from Jace who has run the two Rus ton venues for four years. He will also supervise the theater advertising service in north central Louisiana and operate a Ruston recording studio with Billy Stins on site. Wallace's offices will be at 4 Wort Park Avenue.
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Keimetd
Catcall
Mod. Wallace
Ruston
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