Drafted men train overseas in NATO era defense drive
Soldiers from Ruston to Grafenwehr Germany join the 4th Armored Division in a long field training exercise. Pfc Leroy Drayton and Pvt James Banks, both from local families, report aboard at Grafenwöhr while Pvt Donald Batson and Pvt Harvey Brown complete courses at Fort Hood. The units, a NATO shield of defense in Europe, simulate combat conditions to boost unit efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fike’ Moss
Jeskie Moss
Ina Rekathy
Ih Grae
Germany
NATO
Shield of Defense
Seafoad
Yolvibibn
Palialion
Goppingen
enaArmy
Sand
K Pen Wort
Chibi
Casper
Grapynwohr
Army
Leroy Bidman
Szekiel Drayton
Clay
Liu
4Th Armoreh Division
Grafenwoth
Europe
Ghafenwohe
James L. Banks
Houston
Downaville
4Th Armored Division
Grafenwehr
Banks
Ltst
Calhoun High Schout
Fort Toot
Tex
Soldier Leemon L. Brown of Bach Citizen Who Joined Army
A 21 year old soldier, son of Mr and Mrs Leemon L Brown of Dubach, formerly employed by Asplund Tree Expert Company in the town of Bg, before entering the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leemon L. Brown
Dubach
Asplundic
Labor Day Declared Official Ruston Holiday
The Ruston Chamber announces Labor Day as an official city holiday among five observed by merchants. Other holidays include New Year’s Day, The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Movenaits
Our City
Substituting for Mrs Nations in Arkansas Tale
Fragmented diary-like notes describe family struggles with illness and blood type concerns. Passages mention Mrs Nations, a child named Paula, and neighbors like Garland Jones and Ruth Oxford. The writer recalls travel near Dubach, a store porch crowd, and various neighbors, ending with the proverb No news is good news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Nations
Arkansas
Skeeters
Dive
Oxford
Doyle Cobb
Mitchell Place
Huir
Ruth
Ladell
Lacell
Jarmon
Effie Bowves
Larmon
Waterloo
Elfie
Garrett Named Campaign Manager for Willie Rainach
John S. Garrett of Haynesville becomes state campaign manager for Senator William M. Rainach in the gubernatorial bid. He accuses Northern labor leaders and gamblers of backing several candidates, praises Rainach as honest, and credits him with a proven record on segregation and economy. Garrett notes Rainach would restore dignity, cut taxes, and run Louisiana like a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Garrett
Haynesville
Garrett
Shreveport
Memig TL Davis
Forermor
Earl K. Long
Northern Labor
Bill Dodd
New Orleans
deLesseps
Morrison
Long
Davis
Louisiana
Palm Springs
California
Waling Reuther
James Hoffa
Jimmie Daive
Morrish
Teamsters
Mr. Dodd
Willig Rainach
Maynesville
Seemer
Ile
Maeridith McRaicher
Twoeens
American Legion
Ang
Magnolia Arkansas Fellowship Update From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Edwin Green and girls visited Magnolia Arkansas Sunday. Pastors family back home after vacation. Alvin Davis and Ann spent weekend in Jackson Mississippi visiting Leroy Tucker and H V Stokes. Jane Tucker accompanied home. Richard Roberson home from Alabama University. Charles Lane Davis and wife visiting Charles grandparents Lane and Mrs Davis. Mary Alice Green leaving Tech bus for position with Ia Power Light in Dubach. Mrs R C Woods from Lubbock Texas and Mrs J T Colvin from Charleston South Carolina returned home after visiting Mrs Alvin Davis. John T Davis and wife drove to Shreveport to visit sister from Miami Florida. Grateful for last night shower. Jessie Bittell returned home from Tennessee. Spectators electric blankets included in new stadium at West Texas State Teachers College.
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Edwin Green
Magnolia
Ark
Alvin Davis
Ann
Jackson
Miss
Leroy Tuckers
H. V. Stokes
Tech
Ia. Power eLight Coin Dubach
R. C. Woods
Lubbock
Texas
J. ‘T. Colvin
Charleston
S.C
John 'T. Davis
Shreveport
John
Miami
Fla
Jessie’ Bittell
Tennessee
Local social notes highlight weddings and visits across parishes
Alabama community fans report a weekend of visits and celebrations. Mr and Mrs Clintors Davis hosted guests while Sandie guides entertained with deep sea fishing and crabbing. A wedding at Alabama Church united Miss Barbara Holsey and George Duke. Family gatherings included Henry-Dye reunion at Salem and birthday celebrations for Mrs Fae King.
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Wilson King
Babey Joe
Donna King
Walden
St. and Myre
William Wise
Joe Desk
Simsboro
Wilson Kings
Slayton Rich and
Sanda
Lester Reese
Bobby Jack Threatkill
Darla Kay
Tien Mie
Monroe
Jack Weary Monty
Barbara Holsey
Jerge Duke
Alabama Church
Glen Gates
West Monroe
Ring
Eit
Loy Hedgepeth
W. Monroe
A. Nolstead
Salem
Fae King
Lester Watson
Billy Watson
Bob Sanford
Bossier City
Nelson
Air Force
Spain
Dave Henry
Sulphur Toosday
Bersion
Carl Stepre
Sanford .Cole
Sandra
Japy Holsteads
Bennie Holstead
Mildred Henry
Sam Neilson
Fragmentary 1959 Prayer Fragment From Household Scene
A garbled 1959 a.m. fragment describes a woman using a walker in her house and an elderly man named Nelson with a hip issue. The text shifts to a religious prayer invoking God the Father and Jesus, asking for sincerity, selflessness, protection from evil, and deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Jesus
Providence Rager and Cobb Visit Carolyn and Others
Providence residents including Rager Gail Cobb and Betty Doss spent Tuesday night with Carolyn and Jimmy Tess. Arthur Doss visits Miton L088 while Ola Singleton recovers before surgery. T A Herring and families gather with Singleton and Olen Johnson. Carlton Collingson relatives visit in weekend. Herman Cobb and Gail visit Mrs Singleton Sunday.
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Rager
Gail Cobb
Betty Doss
Carolyn
Jimmy Tess
Arthur Doss
Miton
Ola Singleton
T. A. Herring
Singleton
Olendalingon
Cobh Anc
Franz Singleton
Fauther Cooper
Moltie Singleton
Olen Johnson
Collingston
Ed My
Elton Doss
Larry Johnson
Mtr
Mtg
Herman Cobb
Raper
Gait
Mtrg
Fire Relief and Legal Notice From Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama a former contractor seeks 1800 dollars and a 2000 dollar fee over a teardown contract amid distress. A heartfelt card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and the Region Fire Department for their prompt aid after a home fire.
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Bleich
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Naval District
Inatvuttora
Drayton
Dlvision
Sls. Infantry Iiv Us
Fhuwcott
Italy
Grambling College
Mcchorn Afb
Wash
Pui
Robert L. Terral
Ellis C. Terral
Truxnord
Farmerville
31St Artillery Brigade
McChord Afb
Terral
43D Artillery
Fairchild Afb
Fort Chaffee
Farmerville Painting & Decorating Co
Fort 100N
Donald R. Batson
Jefferso B. Batson
Jonesboro
Fort Hood
Batson
Ruston High School
Southern Rug and Blind Company
Fort Hoo
Harvey P. Brown
Shelby Jean
Brown
Ingit Te Edsa
Shelton
S& Blind
Boz
Vienna
Unionville
Rep
Willie Rainach
Landrum-Griffith
Rainach
Jimmie Davis
Dodd
Wilfie Ritinach
Aanan
Fran Gage
Gates
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Pontiac
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Oldsmobile
Dodge
Doe
COTTE
Georgia Ruston
West Texas State Teachers College
Alabama
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Ole Tilton
Ruste Wens Sandie
Bans Neils
AT. A. Woodard
Chivton Simonton
Providence
Cruscan Dry
Tt Nile
Birmingham
Ala
A Far Loans
Nat'l. Her Loan Association
M. K. Weaver
Safe Deposit Box
Ruston State Bank & Trust
FDIC
Chevrolet
Most M.p.g
Chevy
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Say
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Nascar
N.A.D.A
Prairie
America
A.M
Motor Trend Magazine
SeAathunoy
Aalaartile Manufacturers
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Cadillac,, Inc
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