05 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary legal notice details a land description in Lincoln Parish and various polling places for voters in multiple wards. It references a writ, sheriff, and commissioners, with polling site assignments including IMSBORO HIGH SCHOOL and the mayor's office, indicating election logistics and property interests.
A 1959 notice for Ward 8 voters in Lincoln Parish Louisiana outlines polling place at Home Demonstration Club Mouse Vienna and precinct 4 voting for commissioners and clerk with polling hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It also notes a February 25 police jury meeting in Ruston to open ballots canvass returns and declare results.
In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of fieri facias has seized a 1958 Ford automobile serial G8MT-103957 owned by Effie Lee Armstrong. It will be sold at public auction on February 11, 1959 at the court house front door in Ruston with cash payment plus appraisement.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will receive bids up to 9 30 a m Tuesday February 10 1959 for furnishing one 1959 model 33 ton pickup truck. Specifications available from the Police Jury office. The jury reserves right to reject all bids. Eddie Evans secretary.
A notice inviting bids with a deadline around Tuesday February 10 1959 seeks proposals for a model automobile. The secretary Eddie Evans signs the brief, noting the right to reject any or all bids. The fragment references a January 21 to 28 period and ends with unclear trailing text.
Simsboro residents host and visit relatives from Minden Bienville Shreveport Baton Rouge and Arcadia. A baby boy Randall Lee born Feb 1 to Beavis Maywelcom family. grandparents named. WMA Concordia Association meeting held at Farmerville Baptist with Sumshera attendees. Birthday wishes pour for Mrs Mattie Jones.
The Housing Authority of Ruston announces the purchase of 101 General Electric refrigerators for the 100 rental units. Delivered in 30 days, the units will be provided with appliances by the authority while tenants supply other furnishings. Eligible low income locals displaced by public works or living in substandard housing may apply during regular hours at the housing office near Center Street.
Mrs H B Maxwell and Mrs B Tatum attended an afternoon party at the Bayou Desiard Country Club in Monroe last week honoring Mrs Maxwell's daughter, Mrs J D Naremore, who with her husband and children will leave Monroe this week to make their home in Winnsboro. Also included are domestic tips on washing windows with a chamois and storing browned flour, plus a brief 1958 steel capacity update from the American Iron and Steel Institute and fashion notes on 1959 cottons and fabrics.
A bursts of local social activity fills New Hope and surrounding areas as residents report weekend visits and house guests. Names include Mrs. Louie Pylant, Mr. and Mrs. W A Collie, Mae Davis, Linda Faye, Lola Rassee, Andis Whatley, Cecil Whitely, and W W Furrell. Also noted are Mrs. Viva Cullatt visiting relatives in Shreveport and several families moving or hosting in shared homes. One obituary mentions a man who died last week and was buried at the Great Grove cemetery.
Barksdale APB will dedicate the Captain Shreve Squadron formally known as the 06th Troop Carrier Squadron. Lt Colonel William G. Paine commands the unit to be housed in a new two million dollar hangar at Barksdale. Distinguished guests include Rep Overton Brooks Lt General William K Hall Major General Robert L Eaton Major General John P McConnell and other officials. Thunderbirds will demonstrate in the afternoon with aircraft on display from the 706th and Bare adale, including C-119s and several other types. Applications for Captain Shreve Squadron membership are still being accepted with multiple service tracks offered for veterans and non-prior service.
Report from CapitaLetter notes the 86th Congress convened January 7 with over 2000 bills introduced. No major issues for publishers, but a clause to ban Post Office from printing return addresses draws NEA support. Advertising Week events in Washington and a Baltimore tax refund case draw interest.
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