Lincoln Parish Police Jury Funds Hospital Plan and History Marker
At a regular meeting the Lincoln Parish Police Jury authorized Chapmen and Cutler as bond attorneys to handle legal work for a new 72 bed hospital under Hill Burton funds. Elections on the bond issue will be held late February or early March. The Ruston Hospital, Inc. board will manage the new hospital. The jury also approved funds to mark the Old Wire Road linked to Shreveport and West Monroe, with Lincoln Parish Historical Society representatives present. A duck dinner followed.
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Lincoln Parish
Chapmen and Cutler
Hill-Burton
Ruston Hospital
Ruston Hospital, Inc
Privish Hospital
Old Trenton
Quachita River
West Monroe
Walker
Waren
Draft Board Calls Local Men for Examinations and Induction
The Local Board 34 ordered twelve teens to report for Armed Forces physical examinations and four for induction on November 9. Named for exams include Walter Williams Jackson, Wilbert Elis, Paul David Lee, Felix Don Harris, Thomas Ragan Williamson, John Robert Roberson, L D Roberson, Ralph Ashley Ambrose Jr., John Willie Currie, Nolen George Brown, James Gibson, Jerome West. induction reporters include Donald Sam Mooney, W C Rabon, James Willie Owen, Hobby Gene Taylor.
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James Gibson
Tech
Ruston
Bossier City
Jerome West
Alexandria
Donald Sam Mooney
Mays St
W. C. Rabon
Jackson
James Willie Owen
Dubach
Hobby Gene Taylor
Local Man Promoted In Ireland Company
Leonard K Brooks a Behr-Man ning Ltd sales director of Belfast has been promoted to managing director. He is son of L K Brooks of this city and has worked in Europe representing his firm. Born in Ruston he graduated from Louisiana Tech and later taught and conducted graduate work at RPI before moving to Ireland with his family for new duties.
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Leonard K. Brooks
Behr-Manning, Ltd
Belfast
Ireland
L. KK. Brooks
Eurone
Mr. Brooks
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
RPI
Hogg Rites Held Friday At Antioch
Funeral services were held Friday at Antioch Presbyterian Church for Mrs. D. N. Hogg 81 native of Quitman. Rev. T. B. Tullos and Rev. Joe Pace conducted the rites with burial in the church cemetery under Darby Funeral Home of Ruston. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs N D Golden and Mrs B M Davis of Bubach three sons Jack Hogg of Oregon T Sgt Harnest Hogg of Savannah Ga and N Hogg of Monroe two brothers Jim and El Nash of Quitman 14 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
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D. N. Hogg
Ruston Nurssing
Hoge
Quitman
Anifioch Presbyterian Church
Antioch Church
T. B. Tullos
Joe Pace
Darby
Ruston
Twelfth Night by Tech Concert Association on Thursday and Friday
The Ruiyers International Touring Repertory Company will present Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on Thursday December 11 at 3 05 pm and Friday December 12 at 8 00 pm under the Louisiana Tech Concert Association. Admission by LRCA membership cards only. no box office tickets available.
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Ruiyers Incorporated
Farious International Touring — Repertory Company
Louisiana Tech Concert Association
L.rc.a. Marthership
Pesnell Rites Set For Wed Morning
Funeral services for Damos Bras Fus Pesnell Al at Cooktown Road were held Wednesday morning in Darby’s Chapel. Rev Ly pastor of Temple Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at Cheenwood Cemetery under direction of Darby’s Munevnd Hamme. Pesnell was employed at Thewhs Blecwhcaly Ca and Ruston Appliance Center. He is survived by a daughter Sirsohna Calvin and two sons Kathy and Jin Calvin, Ruston. brothers Ravmond Pesnell, Cady, JC Beswell, and Sim&borestd ate sisley, Mrs RS Belton, Ruston.
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Cooktown Road
Darby
Relly
Temple Baptist Church
Cheenwood
Mune Vnd
Ruston
Mr. Pusnedh
Sirsohna
Calvin
Drustear
Giamdetuicdeer
Kathy Aint
Java
Ravmond Pesnetl
Cady
JC. Beswell
Sim&borestd
Sisley
RS. Belton
94 Year Old Pioneer Remembers Early Colvin Days in Vienna
Mae Sims born in Vienna in 1864 celebrates her ninety seventh birthday with three children and grandchildren present. She recounts life on the Colvin family farm, schooling at Vier school, a surrey trip to Jena, and her husband O L Sims a later blacksmith. Now living with granddaughter Peterson, she remains active at 67 in spirit and 88 in age.
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Vienna
Mae Sims
Sims
Colvin
Bor
Alfred
Martha Colvin
Tims
Mrs. , Sims
M Doyle Peterson
Minnie O'Neal
Ruston
Ealith
Sit
Jena
Surrey
O. L. Sims
David Kotar
4 H Club Broiler Project Requirements Overview
This item outlines brooders and care guidelines for 4-H Poultry projects. It lists chick age ranges for spring and fall broilers, recommended breeds, housing and heating needs, feeders and waterers, vaccination and disease prevention, record keeping, and parental involvement to support youth members.
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Paul
Clyde Tysiam
Srelhy Jones
Ti Ny
New
Long delays gambling probes over press glare
Governor Earl Long said he would likely order a gambling investigation in Jefferson Parish but would not rush due to recent newspaper articles. Police plans would come from Superintendent John Nick Brown, with details to be announced after his safety conference. The governor also discussed party politics and leadership changes within Louisiana’s Democratic committees.
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Baton Rough
Earl Long
Jefferson Parish
New Orleans
Long
Ste
John Nick Brown
Srawn
Belmy Noun
Gravel
State Central Committee
National Party
Louisana
National Democratic
Louisiana
National Democratic Party
Jell Talbot
Bernice
Slde
Louisiana Central Committee
Science grants to Louisiana professors announced
Assoc Fross, Uikin, and Robert Miraff of the physics department at Louisiana State University have been awarded National Science Foundation faculty fellowships. They plan to depart next September to pursue doctorates. Narayan will study nuclear magnetic resonance absorption at the University of Oklahoma, while Whoff will research radiography at LSU.
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Assoc
Fross
Uikin
Robert Miraff
Louisiinally
National Science Foundation
Breaminge
Universisity
Ott Narayan
Whoff
Gota
Louisiana State University
Rae
Daboribary
Lincoln Parish Dairies Rated Top in Louisiana by Health Service
Lincoln Parish dairies again rank highest in the state according to a United States Health Service survey. The report flags past sanitation and equipment issues at two plants and notes improvements, but also cites ongoing pipeline and processing line upgrades and quality concerns across production, with emphasis on pasteurization and product safety measures.
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Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
U. S. Health Service Team
United Shores Purilics
Lincoln Purist
Pastoris
Praelites
Thas
AML
Rep Passman Cautions South Over Court Ruling
Rep Passman warns the South after a Supreme Court order, noting potential impacts on schools and policy. He questions the court process and urges careful handling of the ruling while highlighting regional stakes and political implications.
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Rep
Passman
Fire Precautions Emmons Highlights Parish School Safeguards
Superintendent Emmons outlines fire safety measures in Lincoln and Ruslan parish schools to reassure anxious parents after a recent Chicago tragedy. Fire doors fireproofing extinguishers and regular state fire marshal inspections are emphasized along with renovations at Hillcrest Eastland and Ruston Union High.
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Emmons
Ian
Ruslan
Lincoln Parish
Morello Ena
Sehanls
Postmaster Urges Early Christmas Mail to Prevent Delays
Postmaster Lillia T. Pearce urges early Christmas mailing to reduce undelivered parcels as the Post Office Rudolph department cannot guarantee delivery of about half a million parcels at peak times. She advises for complete addresses, no abbreviations, sturdy wrapping, and careful packing, noting many parcels fail due to incomplete addresses and misdirected mail.
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Peares
Peor
Macdiale
Dhe
Dwaraaiee
Ane
Pearce
October post office receipts rise in Ruston review
The Ruston post office showed receipts of $12,610 in October, up from September, per the Lowe-Isima Business Review. October receipts for the Ruston post office totaled $41, and the combined October period rose 19.5 percent over 1997. A further jump is expected in November and December due to Christmas selling.
Trinity Chimes Resume Operation
Trinity Methodist church resumes chimes after a period of pause as workers finalize repairs and prepare for morning services. Residents note the restored sound brings back a festive atmosphere, with plans for carols and community events during the Christmas season.
Clay Mining Operation Underway in Dubach, New Work
A new clay mining operation progresses in Dubach with local activity centered on mineral prospecting and site development. The project involves regional actors and supports ongoing mineral extraction efforts in the parish area, signaling continued industrial activity and potential local economic impact.
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Dubach
Extension Trips Crop Committee Study Report
County Agent F O LeVasseur outlines extension trip notes and a crop committee plan. The fragmentary text lists topics, participants, and locations, mentioning garden crops, pest notes, and program aims without a clear narrative or outcome.
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F. O. LeVasseur County
Virginia Negro Charged in Hit and Run Driving Case Today
A Virginia man described as a Black driver was charged after a hit and run near a city. The suspect, identified as 34 year old, fled the scene and was later located by law enforcement. The incident involved property damage and injuries reported by witnesses. Police cited traffic violations and a motor vehicle incident report in the case.
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Tre Concetine
Pubyels
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Dallas Roper
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Otter
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Trinity Chimes
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