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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

2

Lincoln Parish newspaper page notes and policy statements

The Ruston Leader listing shows its 1895 establishment with staff and publication details and a standard policy disclaimer. The Florida Times-Union commentary discusses Lyndon Johnson proposing a wartime 40-hour week, labor reactions, and the need for shared sacrifice and mobilization in defense, warning against a possible garrison state while urging vigilance and unity across labor and business.

Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Senate Lyndon Johnson Labor Sen. Johnson Oll

Ruston Recreation Program Receiving Wide Attention

A North Louisiana column discusses Ruston’s park and recreation program launched in 1943, funded by local contributions and foundations, expanding to include separate white and colored centers, a 26 acre play field, and summer activity for high and junior high students. It highlights staff, facilities, and the role as a health education lab for Tech students.

Berton Alora Aon Chive Sol Lavina Hirerten Teel Cote Ted Rusto Martin Monroe Ruston Reuters Pear Pauls T. L. Dhaumes T. J. James Gumpany Ely Louissiana Foundation Tha Busch Park’ and Recreation Board Babet Atte’ Lalgue Lenony tiEy Lanuge Par Funes Lve Tbnkee Uuliweh Gernice Panervile Sterk Jaiton Red Cross Montis Cir Scotts Tech 7Eniis Shreveport Javie Hesketh Tad Paul McLane Ier

Hico H D News Hiew Hane Club December Meeting

The Hico Hiew Hane Demonstration Club held its December meeting on the 19th in the club house. Reports were given on Christmas arrangements and proper containers, led by Mrs Clyde Barnett, Mrs C J Farley, and Mrs Waselo Harkins. Members shared gifts, enjoyed games, and each contributed a dish for the gathering.

Hiew Hane Demonstration Club Clyde Barnett C.J. Farley Waselo Harkins Hi 1 Napper W. L. Stewart Alf Harris Harvey Adkinson Wyile Loyd Rig Stewart W. J. Stewart Frank Herren Wayde Hawkins Milton Kay Dayton McGee Rubin Burgess C. J.farley Jack Quyen Anna _ Doss Frank King Y.0. Lewis Dutch McGee H. L. Napper Lyndy Mig Douglas Barnett Bonnie Myra Wools Tui Mes Gradys Bennett

Parishes show continued industrial investment results

The report details parish by parish investments and job creation across Louisiana. East Baton Rouge leads in new plants and jobs with tens of millions in investments, while Calcasieu Iberville and Ascension also show sizable totals. Several parishes report lesser figures but contribute to overall employment gains, totaling thousands of new jobs from 1960s era plant expansions.

Baton Rouge Dusreint Calensieu Parish Selicht Therville East Belan Rouge Iberville Enni Seprégent Plagueminia Tive Thervilletn Industin

Local Woman Charged Violating Fireworks Law

A Ruston grocery store proprietor was charged by city police with selling fireworks beyond legal limits. Police chief O. Q. Osborn identified Tessie Cobb as the suspect. The report notes the defendant, listed as Negro, was charged.

Ruston O. Q. Osborn Tessie Cobb

Ruston City Court to Hear Fireworks Violation Case

A Ruston juvenile was arrested last week for exploding fireworks inside town limits and for attempting to feed a store operated by Cobb woman Osbon. Police confiscated the fireworks and cited the store, with the city ordinance prohibiting sale or use of fireworks within Ruston. Holiday enthusiasts are advised to buy fireworks outside the city limits. The case is set for the next Ruston City Court session.

Ardinunde Newra Cole Cobb Osbon Oshén Ruston

Christmas Social News From Cross Roads

Local notes recount Christmas hose exchange visits and weekend gatherings at Cross Roads with numerous names visiting relatives in Ruston Minden Shreveport and Homer. Families including Henry Davidson Hood Wilson and Sanford share church and home visits over the weekend and Sunday guests list spans multiple households.

Uheary Salem W.S.C.S Swint Gilbert Mood Shepard Hood T. Muff A.C. Snider Dell Jdabnnie Smith Waller Jolr Hood Rocky Te Poor Arrlis McCillin Shreveport E. M. Davidson A. F. Harrison Willis Dean ‘Foo WaHnuece Harrison Bwo Sons Ruston H. C. Henry Billie Joe Harrel H. H. Harrison Frantes W. R. Inabell Minden R. S. Henry Flores Garrett Simsboro Devome Henry Dallas Vlenry Tex J. McCullen Norman Hammon Monroe A. L.mccullen C. B. Henry Lait Rest Baptist Church Leroy Sanford Homer D. Sanford G. R. Green Antige

Tech ROTC Rifle Team Heads To Intercollegiate Match

William E. Adcock of Coushatti was elected president of the Air Perce ROTC rifle team for the 195T-AB school year, with M-Sgt. Q. Hi Tynes as coach and Thomas DB. Howard as treasurer. The team has posted postal wins against St Olaf Northfield Southwestern Louisiana Institute and the University of Illinois. The squad currently includes Adcock Campbell Toward Poston Pringle Ramsey O'Donnell Davidsaa and others.

William E. Adcock Coushatti Air Perce Rotc M-Sgt Thewan Willan’. Adcock Iavine D. Campbell, Jr Thomas J. Toward Robert D. Poston Harry T. Pringie Jr Michael J. Ramsey Hugh, O'Donnell Everett Davidsaa

USDA Signals Egg Prices Rise and Holiday Toll Cites

The article notes USDA forecasts higher egg prices in 1958 with lower feed costs and presents figures on egg returns per 100 hens from 1949 onward. It urges readers to log daily egg counts and feed usage to gauge their own flock profitability amid fluctuating trends and stresses keeping hens well fed for better lay rates.

USDA

Pheasant and Turkey Braising and Curry Sauce Guide

Historic cooking notes describe dressing pheasant and braising wild turkey with curry sauce. Instructions cover preparation, soaking, onion, celery, olives, macaroni layering, curry sauce made with butter flour and milk, and braising half a wild gobbler with Sauterne wine then celery soup and sherry for serving. Includes tips on preventing heel chafing and buying dress hose for wear.

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The readable fragment discusses using a feed per dozen eggs and suggests keeping track to verify the method. No additional context or named entities are identifiable in the given text.

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Ruston Rookie Bobby James Shines for SMU Mustangs

Bobby James of Ruston, a 3-foot 5-inch sophomore forward, leads SMU in rebounds during seven nonconference games with 64 and posts a .428 field goal percentage and .700 free throw mark. He trails captain Rick Herrscher in scoring but outperforms in rebounds and consistency, with standout 23-point games and 14-rebound efforts. SMU opens the conference schedule versus Baylor in Dallas on January 4 after competing in Houston’s Dec 26–28 tournament.

James Kentucky Vanderbilt Auburn Mustangs Ruston Hustler Rick Herrscher Ieader James Mady Herrscher University of Town Baylor Dallas Houston

Investigator Criticizes Labor Attitude On Fifth Amendment Use

Senate investigator Senator James Eastland criticizes organized labor for a double standard toward witnesses invoking the fifth amendment. He notes AFL-CIO leaders condemn fifth amendment use in corruption probes, yet labor officials lack uniform response to members dodging questions about the Communist movement. Eastland, chair of the Internal Security Subcommittee, says the Communist party has resumed ties with more responsible labor groups.

Senate Organized Labor James Eastland Mississippi Democrat Afl-Cio Eastland Communist Party

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