RHS Grid Team Awards Set Tonight at Tech Center
RHS Ruston High School grid team receives football awards at a Rus on Los Club hosted dinner attended by about 62 Lions and spouses plus 50 players and dates and 25 guests. Awards include Best Back Best Lineman and Most Spirited Player presented by athletic director Joe Aillet. Events open with ticket sales chair Morgan Peoples H E Townsend and other staff. After awards players and dates will enjoy a free movie at the Dixie Theater courtesy of manager Rob Du OUT.
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RHS Grid
Tech Center
Ribghby
Gondiant’ Hilthé Rustdn High ‘School
Ohain
Ruson Los Club
Lions and Heir
Louisiana Ed
Joe Aillet
Morgan Peoples
H. E. Townsend
R.'.g. ‘Hanchey
Morelle Emmons
Emberg
RHS
Oscar. Barnes
Charlie, Barham
The
Jaycees
For
Couple Injured In Virginia Collision Near Wadgell State
A Chatham couple Roy and Mrs Roy Ryan were injured when their small foreign car failed to stop at a stop sign at the White Lightning Road intersection with U S 67 ten miles north of fusion Virginia. Coy Bennett Gibsland High School principal was driving the other car. Mrs Ryan suffered head lacerations and facial injuries. Roy Ryan had chest and back pains. Both were treated at Ruston Hospital with Ryan released and Mrs Ryan to be discharged today. Ryan faces charges of failing to yield right of way by running a stop sign.
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Chatham
Roy Ryan
Vienna
Fusion
Wadgell
Raymond
Ryan
White
U. 5
Ruston Hospital
Frost
Lincoln’ Parish
Fur Burglars Hit Memphis Fur Shop. On the Loose
Area lawmen hunt a professional fur theft gang after they robbed the exclusive Helen Shop in Memphis, taking mink and squirrel furs valued around 40000 and leaving a few display pieces. The group, possibly linked to Nashville and Hot Springs incidents, was seen near a West Monroe restaurant and may be headed toward Shreveport, investigators said.
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Memphis
Memphis, Enn
West Monroe
Shreveport
I Lee. Quianby
Quianby
Nashville
Tenn
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Ark
Grayson
Population gains underline Ruston parish census figures
Final 1960 census shows Ruston city at 13,991, Lincoln Parish total 28,535. Ruston enrollment rose to 3,190 in spring 1960 with Tech contributing substantial growth, while parish outside Ruston declined by 866. Passman announced figures via telegram to the Ruston Chamber of Commerce.
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Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana Tech
Tech
Eleven Lincoln Parish Youths Get State Fair Checks
Eleven Lincoln Parish boys and girls will receive United Gas checks equal to half of their Junior Division premiums from the 1960 Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport. More than 1 925 youths from about 50 parishes receive similar awards. United Gas has funded these additions for years. Ed Parkes, president of United Gas, encourages continued effort in agriculture and homemaking. The parish honorees include Joe Blondin, Linda Brewer, Robert Britt, Scott Dowling, Harrison Forbes, Jimmy Hanna, Carolyn Hurter, Ancie Smith, Linda Annette Smith, Mickey Waller, and William H. Green.
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Shreveport
Lincoln Parish
United Gas
Ed’ Parkes
Jane
Joe D. Blondin
Linda Brewer
Robert Britt
Scott “Dowling
Har
Forbes
Jimmy Hanna
Carolyn Hurter
Ancie Smith
Linda Annette Smith
Mickey Waller
William H. Green
Quarter Acre Timber Fire Seen on Hester Estate
Forester Frank Gibson reports a quarter acre timber fire in the northeast corner of the parish during the past week. The blaze occurred on the Hester estate. Residents are urged to exercise caution burning trash as dry conditions persist.
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Frank Gibson
Hester
Gibson
Christmas Parade Set With 47 Units In Ruston
About 1,500 participants are registered for Ruston’s Christmas Parade on Friday at 6 30 pm with 47 units lining up on West Louisiana Avenue. The route runs from the First Baptist Church to City Park, ending after the courthouse area. Santa will greet children at City Park.
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Ruston
Trinity Methodist Church
New Car
Arcadia Band
Quota Club
Wallace
Colonial Bread
Lions Club
Baker
Jonesboro High Band
Optimist Club
Lincoln Sporting Goods
Poloron Singing Unit
Ruston High Band
Choudrant Riding Club
West
Louisiana Avenue
First Baptist Church
Trenton
West Alabama
Vienna Street
Court House
Santa Claus
City Park
Ruston Civic Center Discussion Sparks Club Council Plan
A Ruston civic group proposed forming a Ruston Club Council with three members from each participating club to coordinate projects and explore a civic center. Delegates from Garden Clubs Pierian Club Littera Club and others discussed by laws fundraising and a potential site while aiming to keep the council limited to Ruston clubs.
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Ruston Civic Club Council
Ruston Civic Club
Lincoln Parish Court House
Eliie
Ruston
Ederated Garden Clubs
Pieriin' Club
Litlera Club
Liang Chih
Islanis Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. ¥.Thompson
Assumpton
Mrs. W. L. Key Rites Held At Pine Grove Church
Mrs. W. L. Key, 83, died Sunday at 5:20 p.m. in Bernice after a long illness. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. A. H. Pruitt and Rev. R. B. Middleton officiating. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery under Spears Kimbell of Ruston. Survived by eight daughters, one son, two sisters, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren.
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W. L. Key
Bernice Clinic
Bernice
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Pine Grove Church
A. H. Pruitt
R. B. Middleton
Pine Grove Cemetery
Spears Kimbell
Milton Heart
PF. C. Platt
L. P. Whiteside
Doyle Ferguson
M. J. Guillotte
Franklin
R. Wfowler
Shreveport
Leary Taylor
Natchitoches
James T. Key
Campu
J. R. McCullen
Susie Grean
Ruston Native Honored Upon His Retirement
Major Thomas Nelson, a Ruston native, retired from the Army with honors on Nelson Day at Ft. Bragg North Carolina. He plans a December 12 visit to his parents on Edgewood Avenue. Nelson, a 1941 Ruston High Bearcat alumnus, served in the medical corps, earned an Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and led Womack General Hospital before retirement. He and his wife, married in Kannapolis, plan to settle in North Carolina and enter insurance and real estate. They have three children.
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Ruston
Thomas §. Nelson
Nelson
Ft. Bragg
North Carolina
T. 5S
Edgewood Avenue
Ile
Medical Corp
Europe
Italy
Honolulu
Womack General Hospital
Kannapolis
Napper Named As Member Of School Group
James H. Napper Simsboro school principal is recommended as a member of the Louisiana Committee of Secondary Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A. J. St Dizier names Napper to replace L. V. Noley Ringgold. The state committee will visit Ruston High on Dec 13 14 and Dubach on Dec 15 16 for accreditation survey with Simsboro to be surveyed next fall.
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James H. Napper
Simsboro
Louisiana Committee of
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Lincoln Parish
Morelle Emmons
A. J. St. Dizier
Lake Charles
Napper
L. V. Noley
Ringgold
Southern Association
Emmons
Ruston High School
Dubach
Choudrant
61 License Tags To Go On Sale At Monroe
The 1961 license plates for passenger cars taxis and other vehicles go on sale December 1 in 14 statewide offices including Monroe. Taxpayers may purchase certain plates without penalty through February 6 while others for house trailers trucks and freight carryings will not be on sale until January 3. The Monroe office opens December 3 at 11 North Third Street. The Ruston substation will open in January at Lincoln Parish Courthouse.
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Monroe
Department of Revenue
Roland Cockerham
Highway 4
Cockerham
Tidwell
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Ruston Post Office to Become Federal Office Building
The Ruston Post Office will be remodeled into a Federal Office building next year while a new Ruston Post Office is built. The government plans to sell the current site only after relocation, with bids for the new facility near Ruston Junior High School and the N Trenton Florida streets corner. The plan includes lower ceilings, air conditioning, basement use, and a paved driveway and parking area. agencies occupying offices in Ruston are expected to move into the remodeled building.
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U. S
Ruston
Hh Pawel Cavariana
Aswbinto
DD Ure
Orynara
Peder
TC Beasley
Anc
N. Vienna
I. Mississippi
Ruston Junior High School
N.trenton
Florida Streets
Lillian Pearce
Saie
Pearce
Eugene Wilson Buys Ruston Auto-Lee Store
Eugene Wilson, born and raised in the Ruston area, has purchased the Ruston Auto-Lee Association store. The announcement, made by Mrs. Wash Cook, notes Wilson’s 12 years in the area after military service and his intent to run the business honestly and fairly. He invites Louisiana Tech students and newcomers to become acquainted as he takes over the operation.
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Eugene Wilson
Ruston Auto-Lee
Hiugene
Wilson
Wash
Cook
Ruston
Pus
Ha Kore
Conk
Louisiana Tech
Austin
Area
Lincoln Parish Reaches 98 Percent of Bonds Goal
Savings Bonds sales in Lincoln Parish reached 98 percent of the yearly goal with 21,071 sold in October 1960, totaling 269,865 dollars for the year. Louisianas Bond sales overall stood at 31,778,458 dollars, down 3.3 percent from the previous year, while October 1960 sales rose 3.7 percent from the prior month. The Treasury Department notes a continuing decline in redemptions in the region.
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Lincoln Parish
Fred W. Jones
Ginebin Parish
Savings Bonds Committee
Louisiana
Hig
Treasury Department
Over 400 Collect Dividends From Christmas Club
Over 400 Ruston residents receiving $34,000 in dividends this week were paid by Truston State Bank and Trust Co to subscribers of the annual Christmas Club. Checks totaling $34,000 were mailed, with festive decorations. This year’s dividends totaled about $7,000 more than last year and were distributed to a few more people than in 1959. The Christmas Club allows saving from no cents to five dollars weekly or monthly, aiding the Christmas buying rush. The 1961 plan opened Monday and residents are urged to save for next year.
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Ruston
Truston State Bank and Trust Co
Howard Smith
Tsy
Bunke
Smith
Ruslén
Hank
Nine Persons Meted Fines Totaling $1100
In district court actions yesterday nine individuals were fined a total of 1100 with one receiving a two month jail sentence. Lester D Moore paid 50 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Howard L Gorham 300 dollars or 60 days for drunk driving. Miley Bates Edwards 300 dollars or 60 days. James Lee Drake 50 dollars and costs or 30 days for driving without a license. Willis Barrett 25 dollars and costs or 15 days for disturbing the peace. James Caffee 3060 dollars and costs or 60 days for drunk driving. Duck Pace 25 dollars and costs or 15 days for disturbing the peace. Pastor Fraley 60 days with public work for disturbing the peace. Paul Buller 25 dollars and...
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Howard L. Gorham
Miley Bates Edwards
James Lee Drake
Willis Barrett
James Caffee
Duck Pace
Casty Ay
Pastor Fraley
Five Persons Fined in City Court Monday
Five persons appeared before Judge Fred W. Jones in city court on disturbing the peace and public drunkenness charges. Frazier was fined 35 dollars for failing to appear. Bobby Williams Billie Williams and Curtis Lewis, all Negroes, each paid 15 dollars and costs and faced 30 days in jail for disturbing the peace by intoxication and license violations.
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Wera
Fred W. Jones
T. Jr
Frazier
Bobby Willams
Billie Williams
Curtis Lewis
J. Basin
Ei Dayne
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Roy A. Bengel
Michigan
Ohio
Otto 'E. “Passman
Uhited
Yule
Wrest
Louisiana Ave
J. DB. Rice
L. Mayor's Car
T. C. Beasley
Tech Drill Team
Boy Scouts
Neville Band
Queen's Car No
Jr. Chamber of Com
Hardage
Girl Scout
Minden’ Rand
Ruston Twirlers
Nolan
Telephone Co
Homer Band
Queen's Car
Kiwanis Club
Bernice Twirlers
la. Tech Band
Queen's
Midwest
Bossier City Band
Queen’s
Civic Center
Bill Carter
Civic Club
Givie Council
Carter
Ruston Clubs
Elvic Council
W. ¥. Thomson
Bil Carter
Tom Judd
Frances Fletcher
Charlie Barham
Chick Tillis
Ruston Club Council
Danigg
Hill Carter
Club Council
Mode Choate, Jr
Accountants’ Association of Louisiana
C. Burton Wockley
Choate
New Orleans
Ruston High Bearcat
France
Germany
Bal’ Ile
State Accrediting Committee
C. R. Tidwell
South Grand St
Third St
W. H. Cook
Christmas Club
Yale USA
Ruston Folks
Lester D. Moore
Ostya Fain Waaay
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