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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

2

Lincoln Parish School Board adjourns regular meeting December 8 1962

Lincoln Parish School Board in Ruston Louisiana held a regular adjourned meeting December 3 1962 at 9 30 a m with members Green Nobles Whitman Terrell Green Houck Smith Colvin Ritchie Napper present Absent Marbury The board approved the November 5 minutes and discussed highway and Cypress Springs School traffic issues plus a plumbing cost 1380 and bids for a one acre lease of mineral rights Sealed bids were opened for lease and several car bids were read with Hardage Ford winning the Galaxie 500 bid at a 1070 cash difference The meeting covered bus inspections construction reports and a 4 H update with resignation and adjourned to January 7 1963.

Lincoln Parish Ruston Louisiana Felon Green S. L. Noles Simmie Whitman C. A. Teri T. W. Green W. H. Houck William B. Smith Lamar Colvin Smith Alabama Everett Streets Cypress Springs Emmons Perritt Department of Highways Mate‘rial Rivers Ter.Till Ritchie Towit Township Vienna-Homer Arcadia - Lisbon Arcadia-Lisbon Licoln Parish Lincoln Parish School Board State Mineral Board Lincoln Parish Schoor Board Bhidertremte Oven Sala Aas Nobles Feyfish Hardage Ford Hardage Ford Chevrolet Jim Paynter Motor Company Whitman Tdald Graitefi Tndémhisbion Jemmons Judd Regione Sone Ference Albuquerque New Mexico Ona Blondin Jo Ann Taylor Terrill Wrtman Clotiel Tex Nevin Parish Ftharteldl Fune Dr. Green Houck Napper Jian Ey MD Leloe

City council minutes reveal bills approved and audit request

In Louisiane on November 12 1962 the mayor and aldermen met with attendees M Enloe O C Fulley George Trammell Marvin Fowler Joe C South and W L Smith The minutes show several bills including groceries landscaping and insurance were presented and paid The town clerk recorded approval of the bills and a request by Joe Co Smith for an audit of the town books Also a separate note from Chicago reports that 20000 to 2 000 West- sale belief grows from artificial insemination with paternity by proxy estimated at 50000 nationally.

Alayor Seadui Clerk Aid - Dee Chicago UPI Journal American Medical Association

Lincoln Parish Ward 6 special election proposition notice

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Ward No. 6 announces a special election on Tuesday December 18 1962 to decide a one mill tax for ten years starting 1983 for recreation facilities. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm at Dubach City Precinct 1 with commissioners and clerks named. The Police Jury will meet December 1 2002 to canvass results and declare the outcome.

Polive Lincoln Louisiana Lincoly Parish Lincoln Parish Dubach City Ffl Nonce Louis Ruston Clouisiana Naher

Posted Notice of Land Parcel Consolidation and Property Claims

Public notice states property blocks in Southeast Quarter and Northwest Quarter of a section are posted against hunting and fishing. Describes legal land tracts, sections, townships, ranges, and a shared road area with improvements and appurtenances held by named individuals and entities.

Nietys Ella McLainy

Legion Members Auxiliary Enjoy Christmas Party

Members of the Legion and Auxiliary held their Christmas gathering Thursday night at the Legion Home. The Legion provided turkey for dinner and the women prepared the accompanying side dishes. After dinner a style show followed with Mrs. Ragin Odom, Mrs. C. Neilson, and Mrs. Beatrice Young directing. Mrs. Bernard Wands hosted as moderator and models included Billen Very, Mrs. Sadie Teartricks, and Mrs. Howard Davis Ged.

Leghorn Legion Austliary Bern Billeen Very Cheaemings Hidios Sadie Teartricks Howard Davis Lap Heirs Lenitricks Red Sheila Ant Mes Davis

Notice of stockholders meeting at First National Bank of Rus

Notice states stockholders will meet in the banking rooms at noon on Tuesday January 8 1963 to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. Signed by president Shel Lue and dated January 13 1963.

National Bank of Russet Acka

Bank of Choudrant’s Early Leaders and Legacy

The article recalls Bank of Choudrant’s founding officers Winberly, Bryan, and early cashiers, noting the deceased status of several figures. It lists presidents from 1912 to 1929 and cashiers through the 1920s, and praises Grady Shelly and Tarver for guiding the bank through hard times. It also mentions current ties to Ruston State Bank and ongoing community credit to local leadership.

Rh. Younse W. la Emory J. 3B. Hinton Dave Keach Kelly Fisted J. Rush Wimberly TF N. Gipson Norvis J. O. Bryan J. Davis Todium M. Wilpatrick Simith Gi. Swelly Wis Swawth Grady Shelly Bank of Choudrant Tarver Daynuinyy Astrals Wole Lewis B. la Kidd Dudley Wollyid J Howans d

Bank of Choudrant marks second half century

The Bank of Choudrant celebrates 50 years with community praise and a drive up window. Directors include ONeal and Nicol, with deposits over 1.22 million and capital stock at 25 thousand. Local leaders like Simmie Whitman and J J Vining laud its role in Lincoln Parish.

Bucton State Bank Ute Bank of Choudrant Grady Kelly Smith Chondrani Ubal Tiik of O'Neal's Geld Dant Hove Gank of Choudranl Lincoln Parish Ruston Bank of Choudrant Lellers Simmie Whitman Chourlani Cnain J. J. Vining Callet Fie LeVasseur Sid

Poultry Growth Expands in Lincoln Parish Parallels

Bob Giles notes Lincoln Parish land favors poultry farming despite limited crop suitability. Integrators control stages under central agreements, supplying shares and access to inputs for farmers growing broilers. In 1950 broilers paid 28.8 cents per pound, recent figures lower. more broilers produced amid rising demand and improved production and handling methods. Local operators include McGehee Choudrant, Ruston Broiler Producers, Wade Smith Farmerville, Allen Brothers Marion, West Deed Mill West Monroe.

Death trap miners face ongoing rescue efforts and gas danger

Rescue teams and 75 to 80 volunteers battled methane and risk of another explosion as 31 miners remained trapped. A planned investigation by James Bo Givod and Rebella No. 7 aims to map a false scale probe to determine the blast cause.

Tlane Aly Hodes James Bo Givod Oot Rebella No Phins

Davis recalls life in Arcadia era and railway towns

Davis details his ties to the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Cater, local leadership figures like Mayor J L Culpepper and Marshal W2 Owens, and his family’s path from Chowdrant Bank to teaching, war service, and business. He later ran a drug store and a community shop in Union parish, aging into retirement amid arthritis and continued banking interest.

Davis Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad Illinois Cerra J. L. Culpepper W.2 Owens Marshall Chowdrant Bank Sition Armed Services Arcadia Mr. Davis Union Parish

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