This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
4
Ruston Medical Society members report no confirmed Asiatic flu cases in Lincoln Parish. Officials emphasize vaccination readiness, with shipments expected from Shreveport, and urge inoculation for high risk groups and essential city workers while awaiting more guidance from health authorities.
Dewell Ray Gandy, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Dalton E Gandy, Ruston, has led a long running 4 H club lamb project. He helps with market lambs for fall fairs while breeding Southdown and Suffolk stock. He is one of three club members in Lindon parish flocks and participates in home visits to showcase members’ club work. Lincoln Parish Extension Service invites inquiries for farm or home problems at Al-5-32402.
Lincoln Parish trio returned from a week at Louisiana State University with honors. Roy Vining 16 received the civic service award for outstanding parish boy and served as sheriff. Ma McFaddin was elected School Superintendent for the parish. Wayne Dring of Simsboro was the third Ruston delegate at the Baton Rouge meeting.
District Supervisor attends five day annual Missionary Conference in Arkansas under the South Central Jurisdiction. The Western Methodist Assembly at Mt Sequoyah near Fayetteville hosts about 250 Methodists from eight states with a staff of 37 leaders guiding sessions.
Were held in Wee for Mrs. Jake Swift, killed in an ice crash on Highway 167. Services at 1st Church with Rev. Vn officiating. burial in Vienna Cemetery directed by the Toll Funeral Home. Mrs Swift, a Ruston retiree, died instantly when a junior truck rolled over her car after skidding on a shoulder during heavy rain. Her husband, five sisters, two nieces, and other relatives survive. Two companions, Mrs. Hornsby and Mrs. Tfy, of Vienna, were treated for bruises and shock at Ruston Hospital. Deputies blamed heavy rain for the crash. the driver lost control as the car skidded. The group was returning from a military guardsman event. others helped pull the truck clear to avoid further collision.
Mrs. Wallace Thornton, 63, of Lincoln Nebraska, mother of Mrs. Mary Elaine Wallace, assistant professor of music at La Tech, died in a Nebraska hospital after a critical illness. Survived by husband Wallace Thornton, son Richard Thornton of Santa Barbara, brother Cecil Vesy of Santa Monica, and grandson Bob Wallace of Ruston. She left Ruston Aug. 7 to be with her mother during illness. Chapel service at St. Paul Methodist in Lincoln followed by services at First Methodist in Kearney and burial in Kearney cemetery.
Life long Ruston resident Mrs. Robert A. Leachman 86 died at her daughter's home 401 James Street at 9 30 p m August 14 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held last week in Ruston Kilpatrick chapel with Rev George P Goodwin and Rev Dr J C Murphy officiating. Burial in Douglas Cemetery under Kilpatrick directions. Survivors include three daughters Mrs O Barr Mrs George Lomax and Mrs F L Williamson five sons W S Chandler Grady Leachman M Leachman of Kingsport Tenn Fred Leachman of Port Arthur Tex and Grayson Leachman of West Monroe a sister Mrs C E Emory of Choudrant 24 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.
Lincoln Parish officials name Sept 4 opening for white elementary and high schools and Sept 2 opening for Negro schools. Preschool conferences set Aug 30 for Ruston. Ruston High and High School drill periods begin, with Hillcrest Eastland and Ruston Elementary in transfer plans. Band practice runs daily, Lions Club Jamboree Aug 40 crowds. Classes at Ka Tech start Sept 20 with dorms opening Sept 15 and freshman orientation Sept 15 16.
Funeral services for Annie Tiles 62 of Simsboro were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Ansley community with Westbrook, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial followed in Ansley Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Cecil and Claude Tiles and Mrs Rollie Willis of Ruston.
Lincoln Parish health officials report no polio cases in 1987 so far due to broad Salk vaccine uptake. Mrs. June J. Moore notes high vaccination rates among residents under 20 and expectant mothers, with weekly clinics and booster reminders. Data from Louisiana parishes show declining hospitalizations and regional vaccination coverage amid limited vaccine supply.
Lincoln Parish Health Unit officials and State Health Officer Dr. William Rein urge parents to ensure preschoolers receive complete physicals before the new school year. Vaccinations, vision and hearing tests, dental exam, and weight checks are advised, with birth certificates required for first grade entries in Louisiana.
An editorial congratulates Otto Passman for opposing foreign aid while urging careful review of funds. It argues national taxes should not subsidize overseas programs and urges Passman and Congress to balance modernization and fiscal restraint, warning against spending that could harm national finances.
Mrs T B Flurry, 72, of Bernice, dies at home after a long illness. Funeral services held at Welton Baptist Church with Rev B C Smith Sr and Rev B C Smith Jr officiating. Survivors include three daughters Mrs W A Knight of Bernice, Mrs Roy Lee of Hackberry, Mrs Eurville Baker of El Dorado. six sons Clifton Flurry of Luling, Gus and Thomas of Tailulah, Percy of Latta caster Penn, Henry of Bernice, Roy of Goldge ina Louisiana. two sisters Mrs Edgart White of Bernice and Mrs Moore of Homer. four brothers Oscar Pays of Sarthe and Sell Baye Mt.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.