Industrial progress urged for Lincoln Parish in irrigation era
Editorial argues for industrial development in Lincoln Parish to diversify beyond crops and support broiler losses. It notes 350 acres of former Prisoner of War camp land could be transferred to the Industrial Commission for use, urging timely action and legal review to secure the site for future industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Mainy
Industrial Commission
Gremillion
Nets
Letter on state land transfer in Ruston area debate
A letter to the editor discusses the proposed transfer of 473 acres of state land near Ruston for industrial development. It references Attorney General Gremillion, Baton Rouge, and state land office procedures under R.S. 41:91, urging careful handling of land conveyance to individuals and political subdivisions. The piece notes interest from the Ruston area and mentions the June 10, 1957 context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grémison
Revie de Ruston
EC Aspate
Louisiana 4
Justice Baton , Rouge
Jack P. F. Gremillion
L. D. Napper
Ruston
Louisiana
Dear Buddy
Roos
Abias
Amy Fends Stanberd
State Land Office
Jacok Plfl
Gremillion
North Central Louisiana Industrial Development Commission Act
The text details creation of the North Central Louisiana Industrial Development Commission, its five governor appointees from Jin soln Union Claiborne Bienville and Jackson parishes, officer roles, and powers to lease land in Lincoln parish for industrial use. It authorizes the governor to lease the designated area, empowers the commission to hire staff, contract services, and negotiate with railroads and trucking firms. The act declares severability and repeals conflicting laws, with signatures from Governor Jimmie H. Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ceotal Lauisana Industrial Development Commission
Legis of Louisiana
Thaye
North Central Louisiana Incuss Inion Development Commission
Hersinatter
Commission
Balednor
Jinsoln
Union
Claiborne
Bienyilie
Jackson
Lincoln
Louisiana
United States of America
Philip V. Fleming
Federal Works
C. C. Aycock
Gav
Senate
Tom J. Jewell
House of Representatives
Jimmie WH. Davis
State of
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Birthday Party for Donna Littleton in Sibley
Mrs. J. Littleton hosted a birthday gathering for granddaughter Donna Littleton of Ontario California, marking her eleventh birthday on Thursday August 24. Guests included Charlene Littleton Nina Lolley Susan Littleton Judy Claward Dianne Cole and Walter Farmer from Ruston and Monroe family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Littleton
Sibley
Donna Littleton
Ontario
California
Donna
Johnny
Gary
Charlene
Nina
Sue Lolley
West Monroe
Susan Littleton
Monroe
Judy Claward
Dianne Cole
Walter Farmer
Ruston
Home Wedding Unites Miss Sara Baker and Kenneth Mead
Miss Sara Ja Baker and Kenneth Laylom Mead wed in a home ceremony August 18 in Dubach. The event, solemnized by Rev Dayien A Doughty, featured palm tree decor, white gladioli, and a reception with a three tiered cake. The couple, from Homer, were joined by family members including best man Richard Hood and maid of honor Kathryn Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Ja Baker
Kenneth Hood
Ruston and
Kenneth Laylom Mead
H. M. Browning
Mr. Browning
L. B. Mead
Homer
William A. Jenkins
Dubach
Dayien A. Doughty
Anna Bell Doughty
Kathryn Annn Jenkins
Richard Hood
Patsy Bunch
Linda Johnson
Kathryn Ann Jenkins
Births and wedding guests highlight Simshoro area notices
The notice reports the birth of a daughter to My and Mrs. Herman T. Wills in Ruston Hospital August 17 weighing eight pounds six ounces named Terre Ann with three brothers. maternal grandparents John Cain of New Orleans and paternal Hy T Wills of Clay plus Doty grandparents. It also notes the arrival of a son named Charles David on August 11 weighing eight pounds, with both families residing in Natchitoches as Northwestern State College students. Out of town wedding guests include Mrs J F Hood, Mrs Harmon, Patsy Bunch, Richard Hood, Linda Johnson of Homer, and E B Hollis and Earl Brown of Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman T. Wills
Simshoro
Ruston Hospital
Terre Ann
John Cain
New Orleans
Hy. T. Wills
Clay
Natchitoches
Northwestern State College
J. FE. Hood
Harmon
Patsy Bunch
Richard Hood
Linda Johnson
Homer
EB. A. Hollis
Earl Brown
Jonesboro
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Editorial
Register of the State Land Office
Clarence E. Fouth
W. _Mississigel
Rustan
Peatithe
Aruntan
U.S.A
Southern
Assn. Rey J
South Bailies
Trxes Bank
Aldo
Atte
Taotisfarno
North Cental
Louisiana Industrial Development
Jamie Davis
Hling
Atorney
Premilion
Top Mandave
Iasing
Patton, McCabnan
Nat’s Farm Loan
M. K. Weaver
J. Littleton
William H. Jenkins
Beitye John
Jimmie
Nebbie
Ronnie Barnes
Alice Ambrose
Waiden Aswell
Tdonna
Blanche Liteton
Myrtle Littleton
Florence Denton
Astronelle Alabama
Sibley Pond
Kenneth L. Hood
E. C. Lederer
Alpine
Thomas Doty, Jr
Charles David
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
Ruston, Louisiana
Corvairs
Chevrolets
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Cadillac
East
Georgia Avenue
Lp&l
Louisiana Power & Light Company
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