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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
6
A New York Democrat councilman and South Carolina Senator Johnston trigger a clash over religion, race, and integration. Letters from New Yorkers warn of rising violence, with residents fearing mugging and attack after dark as churches cut evening services and people avoid Central Park and other areas.
A controversial statement warns that swift civil rights legislation could unleash violent hatred and spread from New York City nationwide, questioning whether new laws will allow churches and synagogues to reopen at night or require thousands more police to protect civil rights in the city.
Louisiana poultry industry group invites pantrymen and fathers to its annual convention in August 2025 in Shreveport. LSU extension official Clyde Ingram outlines talks on production management and marketing with panels and workshops. Truett Sledge of Hammond presides. registration is free. event HQ at Captain Shreve and Washington Source Hotels.
Miss Wilma Cleo Smith and Joe Robert Booles wed at the Cooley home on Cooktown Road in a Friday ceremony. The bride, a Louisiana Tech faculty member, wore Chantilly lace with a pearl necklace as guests, relatives, and out of town attendees gathered for a reception. The couple will reside in Ruston after a Gulf Coast wedding trip.
Clem H. Sehrl, ex-chair of New Orleans Old Regulars, endorses William J. Dodd for Louisiana governor. Sehrl lauds Dodd’s temperament, experience, and pledge of no tax increase, citing Dodd’s background as former lieutenant governor, state comptroller, teacher, soldier, and lawyer.
New York report notes that the cost of running a certain operation is rising sharply. Trade sources estimate expenses could be up by about eighty percent by year end compared with 1947 levels.
The Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce launched its Boost the Bearcats season ticket sale after a luncheon to aid Ruston High School football. The team faced money troubles after a poor season and rainy home dates, with the final game dubbed Bearcat Appreciation Night, cited as a shot to improve finances.
Charlie Barham, former All State footballer at Ruston High, serves as chairman of the Jaycees campaign. The Ruston organization aims to distribute 2,000 tickets as part of the current drive while promoting community outreach through the event.
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