Moving Day Starts as Trucks Bring Furnishings to Ten Duplexes
In Grambling Louisiana the Ing subdivision begins as FHA financed owner tenant duplexes rise north of town. Ten professors from Grambling College formed the Grambling Improvement Association to secure aid for homes costing over 14000 each. The project includes a future shopping center and twenty more single family homes priced 11000 to 14000 each. Construction permits totaled 125000 with sewer lines completed by Adcock and Booth, linking the town to the new subdivision.
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Ing
Negra
Louisiana
B. Z. Wondard
FHA
Grambling College
Grambling Improvement Association
E. Vickers
Tveltop Taal
Hanes
Adcock and Booth
Grambling
Tastweed
Granling College
Lincoln Builders Low Bid On Factory Job
HANCOM initiers of Ruston submitted the low bid of 198500 dollars for a new issue financed building for Lincoln Enterprises Inc. Ra Cooley Co of Tursion was second with 198599 dollars. W C Salley of Monroe bid 208649 dollars. The building will house Lincoln Enterprises equipment to produce three new lines of Christmas items, part of a summer expansion program in Ruston on McDonald Street.
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Hancom Initers
Ruston
Lincoln Enterprises, Inc
Ra, Cooley, Co
Tursion
W. C. Salley
Monroe
Ruston Industry
McDonald Street Cast
Tragedy Near Highway 167 Ends A Local Girl’s Life
Edna Ruth Wilson five died Sunday night after stepping from a school bus into a oncoming car four miles south of here on Highway 167. Lincoln Parish Sheriff Jessie Risey identified the driver as Eugene Fore of Farmerville. no charges filed. The victim, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Wilson, was pronounced dead at Ruston Hospital.
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Here
Highway 167
Edna Ruth Wilson
Nathaniel Wilson
Ruston Hosital
Lincoln Parish
Jessie Risey
Eugene Fore
Farmerville
Irl
Ord
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Smith Held August 1
Funeral services were held at Rest Taeplist Church for Mars Missouri Latin with the Rev Lele Swanner officiating. Mrs Smithy, 88, died Wednesday at nine p m at her residence Ansley ia. Burial followed at Zins Rest cemetery under the direction of Ne Ittrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Survivors include one daughter Mrs de F Woods of Ansley five sons John Th Lakeland Jus timp My West Monroe Sylivester West Monroe Claude Re ot Ray ville and Idy C Smith Afon roe There are three sisters and one brather There are 30 eran children and olereatyrandehidron. alley
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Mars
Missouri
Lakeland
Justim My
West Monroe
Sylivester
Claude Re
Rayville
Idy C. Smith
Afonroe
Alley
Marriage License Applicants Told Of New Regulation
Louisiana birth certificates are now required for both parties applying for marriage licenses. A certified copy of the original birth certificate must be presented at application, per Anthony Clareis of the State Health Department. Applicants without on-file birth records may be prompted to obtain them promptly from parish offices or state records.
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Ehlyn
Anthony Clareis
Diivision
Louisiana State Department of Health
Psschee
Ciaveia
Ion
Louisiane State Department of Health
New Orleans
New
Camvlns
Neu
Ex-Service Men May Now Obtain Medals On Request
Former service members can request all medals without proving eligibility. A Department of Defense spokesman said veterans often forget service details, so the military services will issue medals directly from the veteran’s record after a written request. Include full name, service branch, current address, and dates of service.
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Fort Poli
Department of Defuse
Canal Ime
Ruston Model Airplane Pilots Win National Recognition in Chicago
Ruston flyers Chuck Addeen and Ranming Stinson earned top honors at a national model airplane meet in Chicago. Stinson, 15 year old, scored seventh in stunt flying while both pilots used 6 foot lines. They were later elected to the combat exhibition before an open crowd of about 70,090 at the Naval Air Station, with Stinson joining a week-long Chicago stay.
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Ruston
Chicago
Stinson
Anderson
Chuck Andeen
Ranming Stinson
Chien
Chuck Anderson
Smaulay
Shanson
Naval Aire Station
Quit Sinson
Chi Ean
Freak Mishap Hurts Ruston Man In TV-30 Segment
A Ruston man suffered injuries in a freak accident during a TV-30 segment on Wednesday. Reports say he was struck while his shoe came off, leaving investigators to determine the extent of his injuries and possible medical care needed.
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Ruston Man
Pope
Toby Ingars
Coli
Cole
Daciae
Wayne Decane
Nan
Funeral Services For Mrs Terrill Held Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Terrill were held Thursday at Darbys Chapel with Rev A Johnson officiating. Mrs Terrill, wife of Mr Por SN Terrill, died Monday at Ruston Hospital after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, one son Newnan Perrill of Bugton, one daughter Mrs Ma Word of Los Angeles, several sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Ballbearers included James Miser, Charlie Wright, and Lowell Riser.
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Minevid
Tataloek
Torvith
Darby's
TT. Johnson
Terrill
Por. SN
Ruasten Hospital
Terrill Suvivedk
Newnan Perrill
Bugton
Chanelle
Los Amzeles
Call
Mince
Soars Remsey
Mae Toker
Syless
Sil Hola
Lowel Riser
Tragedy Highlights Space Crisis At Local Hospital
A highway disaster overwhelmed a hospital as injured and deceased were rushed in. Frightened families and exhausted staff crowded corridors while doctors and nurses worked amid scarce beds and limited supplies.
Speed Limit Sign Hit By Tech Car
A chaotic account of a crash near Ruston with a vehicle striking a 35 mph sign, several injured, and bystanders, police, and ambulance crews arriving slowly. The fragmentary report mentions Hank, eyewitnes, a group of seven boys, and distressed fraternity members. The scene describes burning tires, trees ripped, and unclear causes.
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Tech
Season Tickets for Tech Games Now On Sale
Season tickets for Tech games are on sale. Fans are urged to secure seats for all home matchups at the venue with pricing details and seating categories announced. Availability is limited as early buyers receive preferred locations and potential package benefits.
Swim O Ree slated here today at 6 30
The second annual Scout Swim O Ree for Northwest and Southwest Districts Boy Scouts and explorers will be at Ruston Municipal pool August 7 from 6 30 to 9 pm. Organized by N W District Chairman Robert Lima and S W District Chairman Floyd Main, with Camping and Activities Chairmen Don McCormack and Matt McCauley directing. Event divisions include swimmers and navsavingmers with safety demonstrations and ribbon awards. Free swim follows the contests. parents, friends, and visitors welcome.
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Boy Scouta
Ruston Municipal Pool
Robert Lima
N. W
Floyd Main
Don McCormack
Ruston
Matt McCauley
Chatham
Bob Beard
District Heart
Staiis
Robert Sims
Gee Cordithy
Sims
al Bays
Guardsmen Staging Maneuvers Across Port Polk Area
Guardsmen from Trustan and Louisiana units join about 10 000 Ark hosts for field training. Troops move by convoy to North Port Polk with weapons and supplies, establish tents and supply rooms, and prepare for a multi week exercise beginning Sunday. General George W. Trousdale commands the operation amid heavy troop movements and drone demonstrations.
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Trustan
National Guard
Bry Polk
Louisiana
Dein
George W. Trousdale
Manrae
Fayehos
Todd Gains
Walter Shoks Generaul Halt
de Vienty
Port Polk
Ruston Teacher Earns Music Degree at NWSC
A Ruston High School choral music teacher, Stephen K. Hearn, is a candidate for the Master of Music degree at Northwestern State College during summer commencement. He already holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Music, with further study at LSU and Northwestern State. He serves as vocal chairman of the Louisiana Music Educators Association and president of a local Jewish Women’s group. He also studied at the American Conservatory in Chicago.
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Ruston
Torris
Stephen K. Hearn
Northwestern & College
Northwest State
Scvele
Wien
Wuistoy
Siehael
Atte
Louisiana Musi Educators Assachaton
Einealy ‘Evish
R. E. Ellis Auto Crash Report On City Streets
A fragmentary local report describes a crash involving R. E. Ellis's automobile on city streets near Tanner Road. The vehicle reportedly rolled onto its left side after impact with a vehicle driven by Mrs. Culpepper, injuring multiple passengers. Authorities are investigating and the piece hints at injuries to several children.
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R. E. Ellis
Final Dates Set for Applications VE Civil Service
The notice lists application deadlines for the Sagi Yor State Civil Service exams. It notes that roughly one third of the population may qualify and names several departments and locations involved. The text mentions dates in September and references various cities and officials, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Concert Group Forms Plan to Add Members for LTCA
Louisiana Tech Concert Association announces a new membership drive starting Oct 9 to recruit additional supporters for six booked attractions this season. Chair L V K Irvine outlines a streamlined soliciting method with targeted mailings and soloist oversight.
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Louisiana Tech Concert Assn
L. V. K. Irvine
Chiafrman
Phigers, Inc
Washington
D. C
Wagner Opera Company
Victoria Des Los Arieles
Roger Russe
LTCA
Tyvine
Taphien Tase
LCA
Hankis
Farm and Home Week Top Louisiana Agriculture Events
Louisiana LSU Agricultural Extension Service lists August events in Baton Rouge and across parishes. Highlights include Acsimitar Farm and Tone Work for Negroes at Southern University August 7, a national convention at New Origins August 17, and multiple farm tours, home demonstration meetings, and parish festivals through September and October across West Baton Rouge Port Allen St James St John Glendale Ville Platte and Natchitoches.
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Daton Rouge
Louisiana Shute University
Louisiana
LSU
Sereice
Southern University
AL New Origins
Gp Vishes
Auust
West Caton
du Ronge
Sppet Eye Ag
North Louisiene Cotta
Louisa Cotony
Ville Phitte
Tek Parish
Neeth
Cental
Bouisiana
Abe Qha
Fouisione
Oatiycu
Coral Snake Incident and Community Night Scene
Fragmented report describes a Coral Snake event linked to a Morgan Fete and a neighborhood gathering. The account references Laney and Fol Pheegian family members and a quiet scene around a Darkbeaned supper, with unclear details and several garbled names.
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Coral Snake
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Shawn Ruston Lions Club
Leaderstaff
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Sumrall
Shrevepoer Highway
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