Simsboro Lodge No. 235 Elects 1961 Officers
Simsboro Lodge No. 235 F and A M elected its 1961 officers led by E. J. Bright as Worshipful Master and R. L. Waldron as Senior Warden. Junior Warden C. M. Russell, Treasurer B F Russell, Secretary Marvin J. Hyatt. Chaplain J R Sumlin. Senior Deacon Bobby R Houck. Junior Deacon George Kennen. Master of Ceremonies C R liner. Marshals W P Williams. Stewards D M Griggs and Cloyd McCullen. Tyler John M Huckaday. Installation set for December 17, 1960 by Edwin L Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro Lodge
E. J. Bright
R. L. Waldron
C. M.russell
W. P. Williams
Marshall Stewards
D. M. Griggs
Cloyd McCullen
Tyler
John M. Huckaday
Edwin L. Waldron
Blackwell Heads Louisiana Foresters Chapter In Alexandria
Lloyd P. Blackwell of Ruston was elected chairman of the Louisiana Chapter of the Gulf States Section Society of American Foresters at Alexandria. J. Scott McWilliams of Monroe was elected secretary treasurer. The new group will operate under the national charter of the Society, with by laws to be submitted for area group ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Louisiana
Society of American Foresters
McWilliams
North Louisiana
Ray Brandt
Alexandria
Central Louisiana
Ted Bercaw
Bogalusa
Southeast Louisiana
Bill Darwin
Oakdale
Southwest Louisiana
Bill Hood
Mansfield
Piney Woods
Co. H. Lewis, Jr
Gulf States
Mrs. W. T. Loyd Funeral Rites Set in Ruston
Mrs. W T Loyd of Ruston died at 5 30 a m Wednesday at her residence 312 West S Line after a lengthy illness She was a Lisbon native and a Sharon Baptist Church member Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 30 p m in Cooktown Baptist Church Rev Marvin Jones officiating Burial will be in Cook Cemetery Ruston under Kilpatrick Funeral Home Survivors include two daughters Mrs E W Davis and Mrs Arthur Woodard both of Taylor three sons Emmett C S of Ruston Auburin of Choudrant three sisters Mrs Mary Cook Mrs Sally McMain of Corpus Christi Texas two brothers H W Carter of Ruston and Jess Carter of Lake Charles 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren
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W.T. “Loyd
Ruston
West S
Lisbon
Sharon
Les Shuffield Named Head Of Merchants
W I Shuffield manager of J C Penney Co was elected chairman of the Retail Merchants Committee for 1961 taking office January 4 The group discussed Christmas Parade finances store hours extended to 6 pm from December 47 through Christmas Eve and efforts to attract a new industry to Ruston with support from state board members Durden Marbury and Thomas The committee plans to present committee member rosters early in January
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Merchants Committee
W. I. Shuffield
J. C. Penney Co
Shuffield
W. W. Durden
Chamber of Commerce
Durden
Industrial Committee
Ruston
W. A. Marbury, Jr
Sam Thomas
State Board of Commerce and Industry
Retail Merchants Committee
Shuifiekd
Attidts
Funeral held for C. Green Sunday afternoon
Chester Green aged 57 a timekeeper with the Louisiana highway department died at 3 30 p m Friday in Ruston hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Sunday at the Dubach Baptist church officiated by Rev D A Doughty and Rev Jerry Means. Burial in Hamilton cemetery Dubach under Kilpatrick funeral home of Ruston. Survivors include wife Mrs Chester Green of Dubach two daughters Mrs B W Meggs of El Dorado Arkansas and Mrs C J Ross of Garland Texas seven sisters and four brothers plus a grandson and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Green
Louisiana Highway Department
Ruston Hospital
Dubach Baptist Church
D. A. Doughty
Jerry Means
Hamilton Cemetery
Dubach
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
B. W. Meggs
el Dorado
Ark
C. J. Ross
Garland
Tex
Myrtle Hunt
Arthur Hayden
Mattie Perkins
Junction City
John Bettell
Bernice
Bernie Jackson
Monroe
Johnnie Thurman
Lillie
Laura Green
Minden
Jesse
Mount Holly
Albert
Frank
Camden, Ark
Gary Lyn Meggs
Nleceg
Vienna Street Railroad Crossing Closed for Repairs
The Illinois Central crossing on Vienna street was torn out Monday for track realignment. Closure lasts about three days with two more days anticipated. Detours route U S 80 and U S 167 traffic via Park and Railroad avenues to Trenton street. City urges using other crossings to avoid tie ups as traffic slows at Trenton street.
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Linois Central
Vienna Street
Railroad
Park Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Trenton Street
Trenton
Midtown
Ruston Lions Seek Old Eyeglasses Drive
The Ruston Lions Club launches a drive to collect discarded eyeglasses lenses frames and temples for India. Drop off at Dr. E. C. Lederer Dr. Robert Sandefur or Green Clinic envelopes or cases preferred. Collecting through Christmas with committee members Cogi Colvin E C Lederer and Benji Baugh.
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Ruston
India
Herlin
E. C. Lederer
Robert Sandefur
Green
Ruston Club
Lions Club
Herline
Cogi Colvin
Benji Baugh
Lion
Christmas Lighting Contest Entries Slow In Ruston
Ruston residents have until December 21 to enter the annual Christmas Lighting Contest co sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Ruston Leader. Prizes total 150 dollars with 25 first 15 second and 10 third in each class CLASS A outside decor CLASS B interior decor visible outside and CLASS C most original decor. Entry requires name address and class selection by calling AL 5 2031. A display may enter only one category.
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Ruston
Chamber of Commerce
Ruston Chamber of Commerce Office
Five Persons Fined In City Court Monday
City Judge Fred Jones presided over five cases on Monday. Fines ranged from 15 to 670 dollars with costs. sentences included jail terms for alcohol related offenses and theft. John Allen Cobb faced 15 dollars and costs or 1 day in jail for disturbing the peace. David J. Brime and Charles I. Wedgpeth each received 300 dollar fines and 60 days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. B. E. Hammons pled guilty to theft of two gallons of whiskey valued under 20 dollars, sentence costs plus 60 days jail or suspended upon good behavior. Local Petty Lund Jr. was fined 35 dollars and costs plus 60 days in jail for careless and reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
John Allen Cobb
David J. Brime
Charles I. Wedgpeth
B. E. Hammons
Locil Petty Lund, Jr
Judge Dawkins Passes On Ten Criminal Cases
District Court judge J. R. Dawkins presided over ten criminal cases on Monday December 12. R. B. Moore fined 25 dollars for Woodard. Robert Lee Murray sentenced to two years hard labor at Angola for simple burglary. Nath Stroughter fined 300 dollars and costs or 60 days jail for drunken driving. 5 dollars and costs or 30 days for no license. Roberts JT, McCarter and Moses Joe, no license, 24 dollars and costs or 15 days. Fisher Harris fined 25 dollars and costs for hunting with an unplugged gun. Avell Malone 5 dollars or 30 days for improper brakes. Nelson Brown no license, 25 dollars and costs or 15 days. Billy Edwards guilty of addiction and committed to Angola for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Moore
Woodard
Robert Lee Murray
Louisiana State Penitentary
Angola
Nath Stroughter
Old Eyeglasses Drive Sought by Lions Club in Ruston
The Ruston Lions Club seeks discarded eyeglasses to send to India for the sight-saving project. Collectors urge residents to drop frames temples lenses at three stations before Christmas Eve: Dr. BE Lederer’s office, Dr. RPD Sandefur’s office, or Green Clinic.
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Ruston
Ruston Lions Club
India
BE. C. Lederer
R. PD. Sandefur
Green
Building Permits Totaled 5175 For Week Ended
Building inspector Mr. L B Williamson reports last week’s permits total to 5175. Issued to Pearlie Gene Robinson for a residence 3.04, to G A Ambrose 175 for an addition and to Quob Door Development Co Munce! Homie 2000.
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L. EB. Williamson
Pearlie Gene Robinson
G. A. Ambrose
Homie
Burglars Break Into Lincoln Hardware Store
A break in at Lincoln Hardware was discovered at 6 a.m. Monday after a rear door hasp was forced and the burglar climbed a fence. Police Chief O. Osbon investigated. castings of fingerprints were taken. nothing definite reported stolen.
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Lincoln Hardware
Warrance
O. ©. Osbon
Correspondent Party Slated This Saturday
The Ruston Leader hosts the annual Christmas party for weekly correspondents this Saturday at 10 am in The Leader Office. Publisher Clarence J. Faulk will preside as Laver officials speak and gifts are exchanged, with refreshments served to invited guests from numerous communities.
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Ruston
Leader
Manouttees
Clarence J. Faulk
Laver
Fnelude
Sam Revels
Hancock Store
J. G. Vernon
Douglas
H. Thurman
Culbertson
Sam Strozier
Wesley Chapel
W.T. Watts
Ways Station
G. 2. Madden
Simelara
Paul Posyell
Rimes Stare
Illen Toss
New
Mra. Sc
L. Blackwelder
Westside
Mra. A. BB
Ball
Dubaeh
J. W. Caretow
Bairnessvile
W. A. Trewsler
Cedartown
Viola Hood
Poursone
Vv. C. Larance
Hilly
A. M. Davis
New Mape
Blaine Allen
Lorgstraw
May DeFreese
Greenwood
Harold Griffin
Greenville
Clydé K. Frazier
Nobles
A. EB. Frantlin
Dim Uster
Hico
Henry CG. Riser
Miser
TY. Dutton
Reck Corner
C.F. Henry
Crossmats
Jimmie Ball
Vieuma
P. A. Mitten
Ohiy
F. Lolshad
Alabama
St. M. Bingham
Antioch
Floyd Beewster
Sibley
Earl Henry
Swemn
A. J Lautivar
Gernice
Singleton
Providence
Andreas Nulsons
Unionville
John ©. Jones
Quitman
George 1Owrey
Hodge
Alvin Davis
Pelowship
Bible Digest reflections by H B Dean
A short devotional note cites Psalm 33 3 about the earth filled with the Lord's goodness and reflects that all things are intended for good, though some actions may not align with the Creator's will.
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Imga
Sets New Parish Record For Total Number of Fatalities
A car track crash on the S curve near the Bienville parish line has raised the death toll to five. A 3-year-old Shreveport girl Puela Halder died 20 hours after the accident at Schumport sanitarium. Victims include Wilson M. Holder 44 Louisa 42 Lena Holder 68 and Fazelle Marshall Wy Jackson Miss.
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Bienville Parish
Shreveport
Puela Halder
Schum
Port Sanitarium
Wilson M. Holder
Louisa
Lena Holder
Jackson
Miss
Fazelle Marshall
Soy
Holder
Greenway Place
Lincoln Parish
Lincoln parish Dimes March chairman named N L Hankins
N L Hankins named chairman of the Lincoln parish March of Dimes drive for the National Foundation. The annual Dimes drive runs all January with a Mother’s March and a radio auction planned. Frances Cook is assistant parish director and Don McCormack chairs the radio auction. Mrs Glen Laskey serves as secretary treasurer. Hawkins replaces Mrs Sue Kilpatrick as parish chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hankins
Lincoln Parish
National Foundation
Elgie Ray Hayes
Frances Cook
Don McCormack
Glen Laskey
Hawkins
Mia
Sue Kilpatrick
Legion Annual Christmas Party Set for Thursday Evening
The McBarland WeCallum American Legion invites all Legionnaires and families to the post Christmas party Thursday night at 7:00 at the Legion Home. Commander Jake Spears announced the turkey with trim mings supplied by the post and the Ladies Auxiliary will arrange the extras.
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McBarland-weCallum American Legion
Legion
Jake Spears
Post
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Lincoln Parish Police Jury Gets Cash for Roads
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met monthly and approved a $20,000 state aid request to blacktop parish roads, and agreed to buy a Burroughs accounting machine for $5,841.54. They also discussed vehicle inspections, adopted a yearly license tax ordinance, approved a hospital plaque layout, and authorized signings to reserve mineral rights on road rights of way. Parish manager Evans reported jail window damage and heating changes, with an executive session on adding ward one police force.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Tiwag
Lincoln General Hospital
Eddie Evans
Ragan Sutton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forest Chapter
W. T.-Loyd
Les Shuffield
C. Green
Vienna
Ruston Lions
Tom Herline
Arcadia
Pamala Holder
Lamar Metonis
Dawkins
J. R. Dawking
Bible Digest
H. B. Dean
Psylinn
Itase
Yuan
Bruce Thompson
Ehnrn
Pamela Holder
Louisiana Tech
Robert Ervin Holder
Robert
Thompson
Wheeling Pipe Line Company
Pamela
Oshon Chapel
William Taylor Clark
Dunlap Presbyterian Church
Hanking
Legion’s
Lincoln ‘Hospital
Burroughs Company
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