Ruston Home Lighting Contest Rules Announced Today
The Ruston Daily Leader and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the annual Christmas home lighting contest with prize money totaling 150 dollars across three groups. First, second, and third prizes are 25, 15, and 10 dollars per group. Group A covers tiny homes with under 15 dollars spent, Group B 15 to 50 dollars, and Group C more than 50 dollars. Decorations must be lit from December 21 to 28 and calls to the Chamber of Commerce must report participant name, address, and investment estimate. No business houses allowed. Fire prevention emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Daily Leader
Chamber of Commerce
Diay Yin
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Ruston Awards Street Lighting Contract to Texas Firm
The Ruston Board of Aldermen awarded a contract for street lighting improvements to Universal Theatrical Conservation Co. of Houston, Texas. The low bid of 162,491.05 was praised by Mayor T. C. Beasley as excellent. Improvements begin soon, prioritizing residential areas before business districts.
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Texas
Draby
Hiehywivs
Ruston
Opavide
Universal Thetrital Conseruation Co
Mouston
Tex
Tha Te
T. C. Beasley
Leena Hitch
Beasley
Ang
Christmas Party for Correspondents at 10 A.M.
The twenty seventh annual Christmas party for all correspondents of The Ruston Leader and The Ruston Daily Leader will be held in the Leader Building on West Mississippi Avenue Saturday morning December 20 at 9:30. News staff will discuss writing and reporting and tips for getting news. Refreshments will be served and gifts wrapped for attendees.
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Ruston Leader
Ruston Daily Leader
Leader
West
Mississippi Avenue
Sam‘cos
Shreveport Firm Wins $121,416 Parish Contract
Louisiana Department of Highways awards Cunningham and McCullen of Shreveport a $121,416 parish contract for 6 miles of blacktop on Liberty Hill Mt Zion and Noble School Dubach roads in Lincoln Parish. Work includes grading drainage structures iron ore base and bituminous surface. begins at State Routes 545 and 151 and extends along 151 then 146 and 363. traffic managed locally during construction. Richardson notes project funded in Fitch District with project engineer and district supervision assigned.
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Baton Rouge
Cunninghan and MecCullen
Shreveport
Dubach Twys
Lincoln Parish
Nims
Timns
Krus Presents Special Music Program With ROTC
KRUS radio schedules a daily 6 15 to 6 50 program in cooperation with the Ja Teoh ROTC unit featuring Master Sergeant Rulon dohasad on pinc ho. Stave Smith hosts the program of classical and semi classic music. An unrelated San Francisco pediatrician discusses risks of vampires and immunity in children.
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KRUS
ROTC
Radio Krus
Ja. Teoh
Rulon Dohasad
Pincho
Stave Smith
San Francisco
UPLN
Br. Eder Shaw
Chile
Sania
Newly Elected School Board Member Sworn In At Ceremonies Monday
Newly elected Jin-t parish school board member William Ardis Martien sworn in Monday by clerk of court Jestie Ledhe Fer. Officials reported turnout and noted the ceremony took place in the parish seat with several administration members in attendance.
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William Ardis Martien
Jin-t Peo
Buard
Jestie Ledhefer
Marhary
Jain
Giakaibehie
Meng
NEW School Board
William Ardis Marbury
Marbury
Leslie Ledbetter
State Board of Education
Lewis Employees Hear Christmas Message and Bonuses
Fifty three Lewis workers gathered at Ted's Cafe for a Christmas message from Rev. J. W. Lipscomb, First Presbyterian Church pastor, and to receive their annual year end bonuses. Lewis presided, flanked by Ardis, By, and Hunter, as the group listened to a holiday talk and shared greetings.
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Lewis
Rev. Lipscomb
Collee
Ted
Ihr
J.W. Lipseattle
First Presbyterian Canreh
Mareland Lewis
Hi Head
Ardis
Hunter
Looper Avi
Belt Duane
Increased Census To Bring More Revenue From Cigarette Tax
Mayer T. C. Beasley said Ruston's census has been curicfied by state officers at WATT. This will mean a substantial increase in the state tax revenue allotted to Ruston. The city will participate in the issue revenue per person per year. This will mean an increase in revenue of 16 per year. All census figures must be certified by the state before they can be official and before any claim for additional funds can be made.
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Mayer T. C. Beasley
Ruston
Watt
Pearce Calvin Named Head of Louisiana Peach Festival
Pearce Colvin, manager of Paci Sic Finance Company, named president of the Louisiana Peach Festival for the coming year. George Nicol retires after guiding the festival, with funds from other years released to support the peach harvest celebration. Colvin plans an early spring board meeting to finalize plans for the 19th century event.
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Pearce Colvin
Paci, Sic Finance Company
George Nicol
Calvin
Colvin
Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce
Nical
Jurnard
Emergency farm loan status for Lincoln parish amid 1959 weather
Lincoln parish joins 17 other area parishes approved for emergency farm loans by the Agriculture Department due to adverse weather. The designation, announced by Assistant Secretary Allen and Senator Lang, lists numerous parishes across the state as beneficiaries of federal energy loan aid and weather relief.
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Lincoln Parish
Agriculture Dept
Phi
Red Curbs Signal No Parking In City
A garbled report notes red curbs marking no parking areas near a theater. Mentions Police Chief O. O. Oshey and fire departments involved in repainting or enforcing the markings.
RHS Band Boosters Selling Fruit Cakes
The RHS Band Boosters are selling fruit cakes with proceeds to fund senior sweaters and trips. Remaining cakes are available from the boosters, with sale details and contact points to support band activities.
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RHS
Fund Raising Drive For Parish Cripples Aid
An old parish fundraising effort aims to assist crippled children and adults through a drive led by local organizers. The campaign solicits contributions, plans meetings and outreach with doctors and community figures to support medical care and rehabilitation programs.
North Louisiana district agent addresses agriculture advisory group
A district agent from North Louisiana spoke to the Agriculture Advisory Group on the vital work of the committee. The session covered extension services, ongoing programs, and the group’s role in serving parishes and local farmers with research, demonstrations, and educational activities.
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North la
Agriculture Advisory Group
Ranger Reports Firs Near Mineral Springs
Ranger notes fires near Mineral Springs and surrounding areas. The report cites smoke, possible flare ups, and patrols underway to monitor hotspots. Local authorities urge heightened caution for hikers and campers in the region.
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Mineral Springs
Barksdale Home Destroyed In Monday Morning Fire
Residents narrowly escaped as a early Monday fire destroyed the Barksdale residence on North Trenton Street. Mrs. Barksdale and her daughter fled after smoke and flames filled their room, leaping from a second window to a lower level yard. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structure, with the family’s valuables and antiques lost in the blaze.
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Ruston
M Barksdale
Barksdale
Mary Helen
Trenton St
Bob Freeman
Tran
Cleny Wetherden
Pere Chiendime Maley
Bowen Tinian
Pd i
Mies
Toll
Louisiana
Alva
Mershad Terry
Harkydale
Shay
Final Rites Held For Bobby Knotts
Final rites were held Wednesday for Bobby Knotts who died Monday night in a car incident near Custar. Services were at Arcadia’s Conner's Point Home with burial in the Haven cemetery. Knotts is survived by his widow, Alice Knotts, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knotts, with brothers Merete and others listed as survivors.
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Bobby Knotts
Wwere
Pen
Sabiby
Doydieh Ak Wbehezer Paap
Uisteluitet
Custar
David
Ehaveh
Conner
Arcadia
Mr. Roots
Ales
Thormit Lawery Nats
Mente
Mes
AreHio Snotts
Idine
Ane Brosther
Merete Isnotis
Cane
Edie
Tineurold
Chief Osbon Warns Against Using Air Rifles
Chief Osbon cautions residents about air rifles and fireworks amid concerns for safety and child protection. The warning follows reports of injuries and risky behavior during holidays, urging supervision and adherence to local laws.
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Osbon
Extension Hes Pham Better Record Keeping
A compact note from county agents and researchers discusses emphasis on improved record keeping and organizational practices. It references multiple locations and names, signaling a structured update across agricultural and community offices.
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Hes
Bonus Applications From Korean Vets Now Being Taken
Applications are being accepted for bonus eligibility for Korean War veterans. The period of service determines qualifications, with a defined window for submission and processing through the Veterans Affairs service office.
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Pars
Dhe
Veterans Service
Anteon
Dottisiana
Vans
Feas
Hunt Rites Held At Fellowship Sun
Funeral rites were conducted at Fellowship Sun with attendees from the community. The service followed a period of illness at a local hospital where the deceased had been confined. Several mourners including Mrs. Roy and Ms. Davis attended as family and neighbors offered remembrances. Porters and Hernine Wee were noted among attendees.
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Fellowship Sun
Roy le
Davis
Mys
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Fitch
Richardson
Ilix Camors
Farmerville
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Pere Tires
Dubach Firemen
Sermilar
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