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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

4

Lincoln Parish Firm Builds Timber Harvest and Sale System

Lincoln Parish firms develop a modern timber harvest and sale system at Simsboro Woodyard operated by International Paper. Since opening about a year ago, 300 workers have been engaged in pulpwood processing with first five months 1958 payments nearing 280 000 dollars and total payroll around 300 000 dollars.

Lincoln Parish Simsboro Wood Yard International Paper Company Simsboro International Woodyard

Services Friday For Dubach Man

Monreal services were held Friday at Dubach for Charlie Eaton Northcutt 61 of Dubach who died suddenly at his residence. He was a retired millwright and member of the United Pet cost Charen. Burial was in the Comm Cemetery at Dubach with Rev Walter Givins officiating. Survived by wife Telia Northcutt of Dubach five daughters Mildred Reynolds Vienna Me Boity Cobb Ruston Loeilly Kiddle Shreveport Orth May Chambless Monroe Melba Jayce Pring Wallon and three sons Charles and Boling Dubach Maleola Shreveport and Northcutt Monroe.

Monreal Prie Dily Charlie Eaton Northcatt Dubach Blythville, Ari Mative Northcutt Milhwright Tie United Pet Cost Charen Bergivas Megamacosta Walter Givins Maria Baljarick Noviceut

Ruston Educator Attends National Vocational Meeting

Ruston teacher Jack L. Warper attends the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association convention in Buffalo as Louisiana delegate. The event runs through Friday August 15 with regional and national business meetings, luncheons, and panel discussions on paths for young farmers and related agriculture occupations.

Jack L. Warper Ruston Louisiana Association of Vocational Teachers National Vocational Agricultural Teachers' Association Louisiana Buffalo American Vocational Association Nwwavtal Louisiana Association Kenneth Henderson Garden City Kansas James Wail Nebraska Lionel Cross California Robert Bishop Powell Wyoming N.V.A.T.A George O'Kelly, Jr U. S. Office of Education J. I TePparten Wisconsin Vocational and Adult Schools Madison Wisconsin International Harvester Company N.va.tva Allis-Chalmers Milo Peterson Department of Agriculture Education University of Minnesota Herrell de Groff

Funeral Services For Emma Berry Held Saturday

Funeral services for Emma Berry 83 of Clay were held Saturday at 2 pm at Wesley Methodist Church. Rev L V Westbrook officiated with burial at Wesley Chapel cemetery under Kilpatrick's direction. She died Friday at Austen Hospital after a short illness. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Emma Berry Clay Austen Hospital Wes-ley Methodist Church L. V. Westbrook Wesley Chapel Kilpatrick

Parish Police Jury Eyes Architects for New Ruston Hospital

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury tentatively agreed to hire Neild-Somdal-Smlitherman Associates to study a proposed Ruston Hospital. A bond election is considered likely later this year, with approval of a final plan contingent on voter support. The body also passed a state aid resolution for eight miles of road blacktopping and backed a highway program involving 7.7 miles from Simshoro to Noble School. Minor voting-precinct changes were noted to align with Austin city-limit expansions.

Parish Lincoln Parish Neild-Somdal-Smlitherman Associates Ruston Hospital Eddie Evans Fivans Kayvannah Drive-Inn Theater Pea Ridge Greenwood Road State Simshoro Noble School

Singing Meeting At Harmony Chapel Set For Sunday

Gospel lovers invited to Harmony Chapel Church one mile west of Hien near Claiborne Parish line for a singing gathering Sunday at 1 45 p m. Mr Roberson leads the event with a gospel program open to all singers and attendees.

Harmony Chapel Lincoln Parish Hien Claiborne Parish R. . Roberson

Lincoln 4-H Clubs Attend Camp This Week

Lincoln 4 H clubs join Camp Giaimit Walker near Pollock in a program sponsored by United Gas Company. Mary Artistine Fowler and Jim my Jtanna of Thiston attend as youth gain citizenship and community leadership training. Owners of beef animals must file ownership reports to LSU by November 30 with dates for other divisions set. gardening list includes spinach beets cucumbers and more. A new bulletin on soil management by LSU extension notes is released for Pantan area residents.

Lincoln Union Jackson Bienville Quachita International Paper Company Louie Best Feea Arecadia Monroe Lakalo Mary Ageat Louisiana

Reed Seeks Re election to Lincoln Parish School Board

Reed states his re election bid for Ward One of the Lincoln Parish School Board. He lists church membership as deacon at First Baptist Ruston, business ties, and 21 years in Ruston with three children educated locally. He urges voters to judge him as citizen, businessman, and board member before voting on August 23.

Courtney A. Reed Lincoln Pa School Furs First Baptist Church Ruston Louisiana

Cattle Breeders To Benefit by Weight Testing

Louisiana State University plans a weight testing program for beef breeders starting September. Breeders send cows to Dean Lee Agricultural Center in Lecompte for 40 days of feeding under controlled conditions to record weight gains. Entries due August 13, with testing beginning September 4 on a first come, first served basis within breeds. County Extension agents will assist in setup.

BATON Louisiana Louisiana Staly University College of Agricultare Animal Iushandey LSU Dean Lee George L. Robertson Peace Nui Lousiana State University Baton Rouge Parham

Rock Corner Baptists Plan Revival Sunday

The Rock Corner Baptist Church plans a weeklong revival led by Pastor Ormond Norworth with services each morning and evening. Guests are invited, meals will be served, and singing will be directed by Donnie Gene Franklin. The church sits twelve miles northeast of Rastenn along the Marmerville Road.

Rock Corner Baptists Rocker Baptist Church Ormond Norworth Htobeloes Donnie Gene Franklin

Milk Marketing Hearing Planned Thursday in Baton Rouge

A public hearing on Louisiana's Orderly Milk Marketing Act adopted by the 1958 Legislature will be held in Baton Rouge Thursday at 10 am in the Welfare Building auditorium and may continue Friday. Affected parties are urged to attend and provide evidence to aid in drafting rules and regulations for enforcement of the act.

Baton Rouge Louisiana S.J. McCrory Welfare Building Louisian

Eastern Star Inspection Set For August 17

The Eastern Star of Louisiana will hold a statewide inspection on Sunday August 17 at 2 pm at Louisiana Feed Catte. Worthy Matron Mrs Chy 74 hacky and Associate Grand Conductress Mrs Trene Chambers will lead, with Grand Patron Kenton Ee Gulledze and other officers in attendance. Reservations must be sent by August 16 to Mrs Tohanie A. Speighis, 1807 Westwood Hills.

Chy Hacky Trene Chambers Kenton Ee. Gulledze Order of the Louisa Eloas Pam Tohanie A. Speighis Lepity Grand Matpan Westwood Hills Thin Saturstay Argus

Monroe Man To Address Kiwanians

A Monroe man, a nominee of the General Adjustment Board, will speak to the Kiwanis Club this Thursday noon. Invited by Lawson Swearingen program chairman and Henry Afar Nurv & Co. Inc. executive, he will discuss business insurance and recent insurance developments affecting local businessmen.

Oa. Braneh General Adjustment Borearm Monroe Kiwanisi Club Lawson

Tech Professors and Students Embark on Western Trip

A group of 48 Louisiana college travelers including 6 professors and 42 students depart on a 6,700 mile study tour by chartered bus. They will visit Denver Cheyenne Spokane San Francisco and Canyon de Chelly among others over 24 days earning six college credits and three geography hours. The trip leader is Dry I Wo Retetiniv and geography sociology professor Dr Ry O Trott.

Plotaire Denver Cheyenne Spokane San Fancisco Toaver Tam Canyon Sirtshad Caverns Dilis Connels Sis Ieee Ing Ry O.trott Na Smith Minden Dr. McGinty Cliffe 1Qimstead Monroe B. D. Slay Gihsland Mary Allen Turbeville Shreveport Red Harper Lonnie Winnsboro Gloria LaBarche Alex Velma Jones Treffin Myrtis Saint Hilly Frankie Norman Mindens Sue Smith Ruston Barbara Flanagan Charhim Katherine Harlan Mayclewood Marie Smith Betty Wilder Carolyn Reeves Marguerite ‘Thrasher Tina Burns A. W. Wilkins Wily Clair Rhea rFancox Cilmore al Doade Ark Ose Maire Landrum fAnn Jones Carole Sin

District Court Cracking Down On Drivers

District Court continued its crackdown on reckless driving with multiple pleas and penalties. Willie Medgepeth pled guilty to a driving charge and paid 300, while facing an aggravated assault count set for trial. Tony Davis admitted forgery and received a prison sentence. James Lowes pled guilty and was fined 400 or 60 days in jail. Five were fined for reckless driving.

Willie Medgepeth T. Dawkins Tedgepeth Wasault Ohare Tony Davis Hhard Louisiana Angola Van

Disease in Bermuda Grass From Extension Trips

Disease in Bermuda Grass discussed by County Agent F C LeVasseeur. Reader tips include identification, affected areas, treatments, and notes on grass health, with emphasis on practical lawn care and the role of extension service advice.

Bermuda F. C. LeVasseeur

Employment Doubles At Housing Project In Ruston Vicinity

The Ruston Housing Authority reports a boom at the Pennlosount project with over 200 workers wirelined this week and a daily payroll around $2,000. Thirty five duplexes for Black tenants on the southeast side and white housing on the north edge are under construction. Rent applications will open after the first of the year.

Ruston CooSalley Homer Duque Ruston Honsios Authority Fanses

Dubach Resident Dies at Home Early Monday

A Dubach resident, Chie Caan, 25, died at home early Monday. Funeral services for the deceased will be Tuesday at the Fellowship Baptist Church with the pastor of the Dge Deoh Baptist Church officiating. Survived by a wife and many relatives, details listed in the obituary draft.

Dubach Deny Chie Caan Aondiy Mb Green Farmer Monel Snvices Pooes Baptist Dge Deoh Baptist Church A. HL Mies Ghande Green Dne Nelie Napper Honthop Mast Maude Lindsexo Newhovin Ono Monee Charlie Rayvibe Chigde Texas City Ateso Oh EL G. M. Lindsey Sneveport Htrs Andy Curtey Lex Abel Leh Tad

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