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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
4
After an executive session on Tuesday August 14 Lincoln Parish Police Jury moved to let the secretary advertise for bids on two new trucks and two motor graders. The action targets fresh heavy equipment for parish operations and procurement timelines were not specified.
Joe G Sheppard will take two new roles at Louisiana Tech as fall semester starts. He becomes band director successor Jimmie H Reynolds and will organize the Tech Collegians while launching an elementary band course at the A J Phillips Laboratory School. An aptitude assessment will guide instrument placement for Phillips students in grades six to eight. The program includes vocal music, a string orchestra, and instrumental music. Sheppard plans to conduct and develop the group, seeking versatile talent for the ensemble.
A deficit of 2550 dollars in the health unit budget for July 1962 1963 was announced at a Police Jury meeting. The shortfall will be covered by a bank balance of the same amount. The unit's 41350 budget relies on federal state and local funds. local revenues total 19900. Cuts in federal and state aid caused the deficit, with no local contribution increase planned. Local funding comes from Police Jury Lincoln Parish School Board and the city. Health services include maternity immunization tuberculosis control and home visiting. Staff includes three nurses two sanitarians two clerks and one nurse aide.
H. B. Dean cites Philippians 4 19 to remind readers that God will supply all needs. The piece emphasizes reliance on divine provision and declares God who made us is able to meet every requirement through Christ Jesus.
At the regular Police Jury meeting members requested 277000 of state funds for parish road programs. The funds come from the 1962 General Appropriations Act to cover gravel road construction drainage and right‑of‑way fences. A progress report is required to access funds. Fifteen miles of roads are proposed for blacktop with three miles in Ward 4, three in Ward 5, and seven miles in Wards 1 and 2. A separate report outlines more miles to be completed if approved. The panel also discussed plans with the school board and city to build circular drives around Hillcrest and Glenview schools, with no official decisions yet.
Last weekend a Saturday night robbery at a Shreveport area grocery left owner Cortez Anderson assaulted as three armed Black men robbed the ald Market. Less than 14 hours later the trio, identified as Robert Lewate 2abalai Ray Davis 21 and Donald Ray Buffet, were jailed after confessing. The crime was solved through cooperation of Lincoln Parish Sheriff Office Ruston Police Department and State Police.
Department Director Ray Burgess urged about 200 workers to back a $60 million highway bond proposal in the November 5 constitutional amendments vote. He said the bond would allow immediate highway construction, funded from existing revenues, with no new taxes, and would help the state catch up after wartime industrial growth and population shifts.
Highway Department Director Ray Burgess said in Ruston that a year from now drivers can travel from Dixie Inn to West Monroe on Interstate 20. He noted most of the route is under contract or construction, with a West Monroe interchange remaining, and highlighted rapid progress around Ruston amid warm, dry weather. Burgess cited six bridges rebuilt after a June order and said costs would be borne by the department or contractor, with no immediate payment agreed.
Chester Hilbur reports move of students and staff from Wasiland to Cypress Springs School off Shreveport Highway. Contract price set at 148,148 with 11 staff. Hillcrest Elementary near Elo Dorado Tighe on Parish Road costs 34 500. Enrollment last year 274 with sixth grade added this year. New facilities include computer and intercom systems, enhanced playgrounds and expanded sports programs. Transfers from Old Dominion Ebay to Cleaview School at Cooktown Tent for 313 4480 cost, with 17 staff and revised facilities for broader sports activities coached by Dicky Tinton.
The State University announces three assistant specialists joining the Agricultural Extension Service. Ruby Whitehead of Choudrant Louisiana, is associate nutrition specialist with a Master’s from LSU. Jerry J. Chuestess of Yville Florida and Taiden Miosandvit complete the trio with engineering and nutritional focus.
Harvey Rohmes of Vienna was injured Friday after his tractor overturned and pinned him between the tractor and a log. He was taken to Lincoln General Hospital by Kilpatrick ambulance and admitted for examination. Hospital reports his condition is fair, with examinations incomplete.
A Ruston auto driven by James Cordon Bo eman struck a telephore pole after the car failed to turn at East Texas and South Parmes ville Streets. Lil'y Jarrmnan, a Tech student and passenger, was injured and admitted to Lincoln General Hospital. Witnesses reported the crash to Ruston Page.
Danny Venable age six died at a Jonesboro hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held today at 3 p.m. at the Carlinga United Church in Saline with Reverend Hull officiating. Burial was in the Carolina Cemetery under direction of the...
A E Phillips School intends to add a stringed orchestra and two new instructors in music and art from the Louisiana Tech teaching staff. The model school will train student teachers at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, serving grades one through eight with about 205 to 220 students expected. September 13 marks the campus open day alongside Louisiana Tech registration.
City court proceedings led Judge Jones to fine six individuals on Monday for disturbances and related offenses. Names cited include Lawrence Caremello Lilie Starner and Nesisars, with fines described and appeals noted.
The Rev Ralph E Johnson of Jackson Tennessee will conduct a revival in the Downsville community beginning Wednesday. Services held nightly at 7 30 pm at the Dow nsville Methodist Church and Dow nsville High School Auditorium include guests. The public is invited to attend all services.
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