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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
4
The registrar announces fall term registration at Tech starting September 17 with dorms opening for freshmen and upperclassmen at 1 pm. Orientation for freshmen is September 15-16, with detailed time slots by alphabetical group. Enrollment packets available 15 minutes before scheduled register times in Memorial Gymnasium.
Lonva M. Fierve Sr., 72, of Cooktown died August 11 in Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas after a lengthy illness while visiting his daughters there. Born 1885 in Yazoo City Mississippi, he lived thirty years in Lincoln Parish and was a Primitive Baptist Church member. Survived by widow Harvie Pierce. four daughters Te sible Caskey Houma Louisiana Mel Dowdy Barbara Kot Jessie Elam Irving Texas. two sons Lonzo Jr. Tusfan and Ralph B. Areiutia. ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. two brothers AL Pierce Houston Texas and Ht Pierce Lexington Mississippi. two sisters Mayhette Lunurin Helzonia Mississippi and Aunig Puro Manel Theodore Alabama. Burial Aug 16 in PRU Cemetery Dallas. Reverend C C Dale officiated.
Jonesboro resident Mus. Mar vie Richardson died recently and services are set for today at the United Pentecostal church in Hole. The Rev. Jimmy Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Hoge cemetery. She is survived by six sons Gevan Wot Chicago WM. J. of North torn Pierce of West Monepe Jack and Paarl of Jonesboro and J. Woot on, plus one daughter Mrs Glidys Williams of Hudon and a number of grandchildren.
Listings reveal twenty grand jurors and thirty petit jurors for the fall terms. The grand jury session opens Monday September 1 at 1 pm, while the petit jury convenes Monday October 27 at 10 am, per Lincoln Parish Clerk Leslie C Ledbetter.
Louisiana artists may exhibit during October as the Louisiana Art Commission hosts its 16th Annual Statewide Exhibition from October 12 to November 9. Director Jay R. Erous-Sardan announced the event, open free to Louisiana residents with works in painting sculpture ceramics graphics and crafts. Entries may be two works per artist with a deadline of 2 p.m. October 2. A cash prize fund will be awarded.
Dr A S Newman pastor of Calvary Baptist Vienna conducts a revival at New Hope Baptist Church this week with services daily at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. He preaches for Brother J Mason pastor of New Hope, who is ill, and invites Ruston residents to attend. return visit planned to Vienna on Sunday.
Carpenter's Stores employees from Uw and Winnfield with families gathered at Key Hole Camp by Saline Lake for a social barbecue. Local hosts Mr and Mrs A B Carpenter in Winnfield organized the event with workers from Jonesboro Ruston and Pineville.
Fragmented report describes a lost wallet found by fishermen along Corney Creek during spring tides. The owner identified is Dr. Ragan Greve, with only a clothing card surviving among ruined dollars. Local names include Chandler and Ruston fishermen, but full details remain unclear due to OCR corruption.
John P. Bean reports on the 4-H Junior Leadership Camp conducted by Magy Ardisting Mowler and Jimny Maan. The event at Caney Grank Wither drew youths from across Louisiana with outstanding speakers and leadership discussions.
Infant Farrar infant son of Mr and Mrs Farrar died in Ruston hospital aged a few days. Funeral services held at St. Rose Church in Lillie with Rev. Pater officiating. Survivors include parents, grandparents, and brothers. Burial followed at Craven Cemetery.
Japanese dean to visit forestry school with aims to study facilities, faculty, and student programs. The visit will involve meetings with university leaders and exploration of research, training, and partnership opportunities.
A state officer reminds that child labor laws prohibit children under 16 from farming during school hours unless on their parents farm. Enforcement roles rest with Field Office Supervisor Samuel C Wilson of the Division of Labor and Protect Labor. Exceptions cover work on a parent’s farm. penalties for violations may follow. Written guidance lists provisions and where to obtain copies from superintendents.
A wildlife group reports a breakthrough in the die off of fish in Pheote Parish and traces point to a stream condition. Officials name the water quality issue as the likely cause while researchers and locals discuss actions to prevent further losses and restore habitat.
Baton Rouge special reports a Louisiana poultry convention to be held at the Jung Hotel in New Orleans on September 7 89 with speakers from the American Poultry and Turkeys Federation the Louisiana Poultry Improvement Assn and other groups. Attendees from Gulf states are invited with sessions September 8 and 9 featuring industry leaders in hatcheries packing and poultry production.
Morelle Emmons, superintendent of Lincoln Parish Schools, lauds teachers and staff for dedication as preparations for the new school year begin. Notable faculty from Ruston and nearby parishes are highlighted for advanced study and teaching excellence, with enrollment figures and the start date set for September 2.
Officers targeted illegal liquor operations at Caraweliie Street in the northern city edge, uncovering nine cases of whiskey, five or six pints of wine, 62 quarts of beer, and full cases of beer. A marked bootlegger faced charges as investigators pressed the case with eyewitness and procedural records.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous fragmented terms and names from an extension trip, with references to places, people, dates, and possible events. The readable portions suggest an informal record of attendees and locations but lack coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
Final rites were conducted Friday for Henry Washburn at the local chapel with burial in the Ceremonnd cemetery. Washburn, born in New Mexico, was survived by a sister Susie Washburn Sol South Monmee Street and a widow. The service was led by attorney Darby and attended by family and friends.
A state college announces a new livestock production course to be held on campus at Louisiana State University. Classes will be conducted by the Animal Industry Department with sessions in September and November, led by Dr. George Holovitsu and staff, focusing on stock production and market developments for agricultural workers.
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