Lincoln Parish School Board Adopts 1959-60 Plans
The August 3 1959 meeting in Ruston Louisiana approved last meeting minutes and heard 4-H report by Mrs Berdiana Smelley. Dr Rudolph Fehler urged band support. board declined concession stand changes but considered future help. Open bids for a car selected Early Chevrolet $12840. insurance appraisal updated including Lincoln Parish Warehouse and Dubach Cafeteria contents. milk bids kept same price and processors. Personnel changes: C L Farrar to Simsboro High and Mrs Earl Bump to replace at Simsboro High for 1959-60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdiana Smelley
Lincoln Parish
Rudolph Fiehler
Ruston High School Band Parents Association
Fehler
Green
Fiehter
Fieh- Teer
Napper
Colvin
Chevrolet
Ruston
Hardage Ford
Terrill
Jemmons
Marbury
Lincoln Parish School Board
Dubach
T. W. Green
Insurance Committee
Fmmons
Emmons
C. L. Farrar
Bill Collingsworth
Simsboro High School
Earl Bump
Georgina Russell
Whitman
Farrar
Bump
Board votes to transfer student and adjust 1959 60 budget
Mr Emmons recommends transferring Trizone Osboutte to Grambling Elementary School for the 1959 1960 session due to enrollment rise. The board authorizes buying a longer bus and transfers Mr S J Barmore’s bus. Budget over-expenditure is noted and to be adjusted. State funding for 1959 60 not yet distributed. budget will be prepared after Department info. Adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrill
Emmons
Harper
Hanchey
State Board of Education
State Department of Education
Felton Green
Morella Emmons
Itdw
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana
In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana Pacific Finance Co of Ruston files writ of fieri facias to seize Manan Rockhold property. Sale set for September 16 1959 at Ruston Court House front door with 42 interest in a described Lincoln Parish lot and improvements. Terms cash with appraisal. Sheriff JESSH J RISER signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Court
Parish OF Lincoln
State OF
Louisiana
Pacific Finance CO. OF
Ruston, Inc
Manan Rockhold
Third Judicial District Court
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Towi
J. M. Goslin Jr
Lin
Eon Parish
Manan Rockbold
Jessh J
Riser
Notice of Lincoln Parish property assessment values fixed
The Louisiana Tax Commission fixed property values in Lincoln Parish. Public inspection runs August 3 to August 24. Call the Assessor’s Office to review the assessment and protest at a police jury meeting chaired by Chas. R. Hightower. Wings of jet transports are heated by electric wires to prevent ice at sub-zero altitudes in Ruston, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
Lincoln
Louisiana Tax Commission
Chas. R. Hightower
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Labor reform urged by president in push for Landrum-Griffin bill
The President urged passage of the Landrum Griffin labor reform bill amid Senate hearings showing abuses by labor racketeering. Critics warn the alternate bill falls short on correcting No Man's Land cases and blackmail picketing. A Ruston parish group supports the measure, urging action to protect union rights and free enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Landrum Griffin
U. S
Senate
Peo
Landrum- Griffin
National Labor Relations Board
Ruston and Lincoln Parish
Parish
The
Law Free Enterprise Association
America
Senator McClellan
Congress
Landrium-Griffin
Free Enterprise Assn. backs Labor Bill in telegrams
The Lincoln Parish chapter of the Louisiana Free Enterprise Assn announces it has sent telegrams to U.S. Rep. Otto Passman and Senators Russell Long and Allen Ellender urging active support for Landrum Griffin bills HR 400 and HR 401. The message argues the legislation protects workers and employers and is vitally needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto E. Passman
U. S
Russell Long
Allen J. Ellender
Landrum-Griffin
Lincoln Parish
Vacationing families and social visits in Port Negres region
Doustis notes A Potts and children of Port Negres Texas visiting with Mr and Mrs L L Halstead and other locals hosting guests. New Orleans visitors the Jones weekend with Halsteads. Dinner and Sunday gatherings include Cheatwood, Heltzclaws, Chandler, Trout, Richmond, Webb and Rinehart households. References to travels, nursing school graduation trip to Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Potts
Port Negres
Tex
L. L. Halstead
Bob Jones
New Orleans
J. O. Templeton
Ruston
Lowe Henne
M. 7. Halstead
Eula Richardson
Memphis
Tenn
Vienna Reunion Recounts Four Generations of Nelson Family
Mr and Mrs Filiott Nelson and the 8 E Nelson relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Riley Peppers near El Dorado for a Sunday family reunion. Four generations were present including extended kin from Simsboro and Vienna with travels by Madden and Woo. A bridal shower for Roy Delany and Margaret Huffman followed by plans for a September wedding was noted along with visits from Hilburn Peterson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filiott Nelson
8. E. Nelson
Riley Peppers
el Dorado
Nelson
Peppers
Woo
Madden
Simsboro
Alliott Nelson
Clifton Doyle
Aubrey Doyle Petersay
Thomas Kinthall
Bobby Turner
Athens
Ala
Lu. Tech
Corinth Visitors Include Carter Farley and Relatives
Corinth residents Mrs. Allen Carter and Mr. Carter with daughter from Tyler Texas visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Farley. Other guests include Eldridge Farley and children from Haughton Travis Farley from Sulphur Wayne Stephenson from Homer J W Stephenson Ruston and Carolyn Hunter’s visit with Claudette Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Carter
Tyler
Texas
Curtis Farley
Eldridge Farley
Haughton
Travis Farley
Wayne Stephenson
Homer
J. W. Stephenson
Ruston
Carolyn Hunter
Claudette Carter
William Hood
Louie Fretwell
Lula
Baton Rouge
Franklin Family Notes at Mineral Springs Weekend Visit
A. E. Franklin and relatives hosted guests from Goldsmith Winnsboro Shreveport and Memphis over the weekend. Other visitors included Mrs Clara Gallman and family, and the community extends sympathy for the death of Thomas Timothy Howard. A new baby boy arrives to Mr and Mrs Bully Franklin with paternal grandparents Walter Franklin and Otto Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin
John Franklin
Hugh Slack
Robert
Goldsmith
Texas
Mark Moore
Sally Ann
Winnsboro
Johnny Petway
Baby
Shreveport
Bill Culver
Alfred Franklin
Clara Gallman
Ruston
Colvin Reunion Planned Amid Local News From Unionville
Unionville notes report Garland Colvin and Monroe visitors. White reunion at Sibley. Colvin reunion set for Sunday Aug 16 at Fellowship. Eyewear updates include several in town with new glasses. households mention trips to Galveston and San Antonio and moves from Shreveport to San Antonio. Local visits include Ernie Robinson and Richard Jones staying with families in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yours
Arkansas
Unionville
Garland Colvin
Monroe
Tay Hoggs
Alma Hogg
Mama
Harmon
Effie Reeves
Ruel Colvin
Galveston
San Antonio
Ruel
Kent
Shreveport
Ernie Robinson
Garland Jones
Dell
Richard Jones
M. R. Robinsons
Dave Oxford
King Reunion and Community Notices from Alabama Road
Ruston reader notes include social visits, family gatherings, and church moments. King reunion on Alabama Road brings extended families from Arcadia Birmingham Athens and local communities together with meals, prayers, and shared memories.
Local Visitors and Travel Notes From Area Residents
Mrs A B Dubach heads Friday morning for a two week Hawaii vacation with Mr and Mrs C S Fuller Mrs Steve Brady Danny Brady and Mrs Clarence Whipp Other guests include Mrs Larry Gray of Homer Mrs Mildred Harrist and daughter of Shreveport Mrs W E Cubberly and Mrs Charles Morefield of Shreveport visited the Barham home Mrs Fred May of Shreveport spent time with her father J R Barham Also visiting were Mrs Cubberly of Shreveport Mr and Mrs Charlie Green Colvin and Mr and Mrs Jody Barnette returned from a Panama City Fla vacation Dewey Campbell left Monroe for the National Rural Carriers Convention in Washington DC and will visit New York to see a ball game Willie Colvin and Wel brothers new 59 Chevrolet observed nearby A sign in front of the house reads Sewing for Children and Dolls indicating the seamstress work is done by Mama Harmon Reeves and Clay Colvin were visitors Wednesday Effie noted Cyprus is nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Ball
Hawaii
Shreveport
J. R. Barham
Neal
Barham
Cubberly
Charlie Green Colvin
Jody Barnette
Panama City
Fla
Dewey Campbell
Monroe
National Rural Carriers Convention
Washington, D. C
Campbell
New York
Willie Colvin
Henry Qwens
Harmon Reeves
Clay Colvin
Effie
Cyprus
Local Folks Take Summer Visits Across States
Local residents and families spent a week visiting relatives in several states. Mr and Mrs Green and Gwen Rinehart traveled with kin, while Archie Colvin and daughters left Tuesday to visit Mrs Colvin’s mother in Louisiana. Jenkins and family from San Antonio paid calls on Erty Jenkins and family Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holfini
Sora
Gill
Atlex
OKAS
AL Colvin Pennie
Gwen Rinehéart
Green
Slater
Woodwai
Mertetthat
San Abronto
Texas
Mey Arta
A. Jenkins
Vacation Bible School at Fellowship Baptist Church
The Fellowship Baptist Church held its annual Vacation School from August 3 to 7. Rev Jy AcHi, the pastor, led the evangelist in sessions. Pupils were very interested in learning about various topics and activities during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowhip ‘Baptist ‘Church
Jy AcHi
Fragmentary Notice Remembers Local Fellowship Praise
A damaged OCR fragment recalls a local religious fellowship appreciation. It mentions hats off to Rev Allen, Pastor Fill, officers and members of the fellowship B.C. for their fine action. The text references a sum over $400.00 and gratitude from unnamed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune
Nator Hytt Bros More
Allen
Fill
Thexdellowship
B.C
Tion
Fey
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Stara
Linen “Parikh ‘School Board
Mandap
Micda
Punto
Metabeers
Felton Greeny Willen A. Marbury
Simmie Niman
William 3
Pee A
Nee T. W. Green
I Pievin
L. M. Napper
R. Ve .G. Ritchie
S. L. Nobles
E C. Lederer
Optometrist
Office Phono
Rg&ledea
Wallace Mercury CO
E. Georgia
Robert E
Wright, SR
Imu
Merott
Free Enterprise Assn
Louisiana Free Enterprise Assn
Doustis
Roy"Pylant
J. A. Cheatwood
Downsyie
Vienna
Corinth
A. E. Franklin
Alabama
Newman
pWe
Mortis Murphy
John L. Ferguson Jr
A. F. Halsteads
Thomas
David Henry
A. F. Holstead
Lou Hedgepeth
Salem
Lay
Jane
W. Monroe
Arvell Rogers
Harold Daughdrill
Chloe Murphy
Estine Watts
Donna King
G.A
Grayson Baxter
Bienville
Robert Eubanks
Davey
Henry
Benton
T. D. Henry
Ricky
W. D. Wilks and Sons
Bossier
Jack Henry
D. D. Henry
Mrs. Benton
Wilson King
Alabama Road
Clinton King
Robbie Bainbridge
Birmingham
Ale
George Reynolds
Willis Reynolds
Lee Reynolds
Clarence Nicklerson
Alvin Fallins
Garland King
Arcadia
Fetill Watts
Carolyn Watts
Steven Watts
Ray Watts
Judy
Berta Ray
Jeffery
Fae King
Roger Anglin
Freddie Altman
Linda Anglin
Paulette Anglin
Parm Association
K. Weaver
Prinsuter
Sivery
Morini
Rainwater
Bi Ruston
Loutviana Tye
Statistica
Transportation Department
Texas Eanterners
Texas Heatern Transportation Department
Big Gold Ater
Texas Eastern’ Transportation
de Reta
Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation
Houston
Corporatin
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