Ruston Red Cross Meeting Scheduled for Friday Night
Lincoln Parish Red Cross chapter chairmen and fund campaign workers are urged to attend a Friday night 7:30 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Lounge. A showing of Red Cross Report for 1957 will precede campaign planning for the March Drive. About 50 post cards were mailed to campaign workers across the parish including Dubach, Choudrant, Simsboro, Vienna, Hico, and Riser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoyne C. Bleich
Lincalry Parish
The
American Red Cross
American Selon Lounge
Bleich
Red Cross Report
General Gruenther
National American
Fed Cross
Dr. Bleich
Lincoln Parish
Dubach
Choudiant
Simshoro
Sibty
Vienna
Hico
Wesley Chapel
Riser
Alabama
Ml Douglas
I. Bleich
Campaign Fund
Don C. McCormick
Former Ruston Pastor Dies of Heart Attack
John J. Rasmussen, former pastor of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, died in Shreveport of a heart attack. He led Noel Memorial Methodist Church in Shreveport, retired in January after ill health, and served in Ruston from 1913 to 1948. Funeral was at Noel Memorial with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. A education fund for Rasmussen children was set up at Noel Memorial Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rasmussen
Trinity Methodist Church
Ruston
Shreveport
Noel Memorial Methodist Church
Masmussen
Trinity Church
Rasmussen
Nuel Memorial Church
Pan
Paul E. Matlin
Forest Park Cemetery
Noel Memorial
Tomorraw
Harold Bryant
Noc Mermorial Church
Forest Fire Reported In Lincoln Parish This Week
State forest ranger Frank Gibson reported one forest fire in Lincoln parish during the past week. About 29 acres burned northwest of Chourdant near a gas well flat as a cold dry wind blows through the area. Residents were urged to exercise extra caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gibson
Lincoln Parish
Gibson
Chourdrant
Areca
Leader Society Editor's Father Dies Monday
Willie Howell King father of Mrs. Ernest Ruston died Monday at 3 20 p m en route to a hospital He resided in Shreveport at 2720 Doles for 12 years He was a truck body manufacturer and co founder of Kings Wreck Baths in the 11000 block at Washington Shreveport Survived by four sons Rene James Ralph and Robert King all of Shreveport three daughters Mrs Finest Shiny Mrs Ruston Monroe and Mrs Edward Peek and one brother W A Wing of Jacksonville Fla Also notes his church membership and Atlanta residence prior to Shreveport The piece also mentions industry expansion forecasts by the Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry for the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Howell King
Port
Ernest Ruston
Shaw
Ruston Daily Leader
King
Shreveport
Doles
James
Ralph GC
Ising
Wing
College
Hist Baptist Church of
Atlanta
White Plains
Fou
Clarene
Janes
Hphf
Sal Robert TL King
Finest Shiny
Tuston
Mesa CL Palen
Monroe
Edward Peek
Brathin
Jacksonville
Flo
Shrove
Education Board Approves Tech Graduate Education Program
Louisiana State Board of Education authorized Louisiana Tech to offer a graduate education degree and expand graduate training at Tech Northwestern State College and SLI. The move aims to boost science and math requirements in high schools and coordinate statewide programs, amid disputes with LSU over expansion. Governor Long noted funding limits for new graduate programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State Board of Education
Louisiana Tech
Baton Rouge
Tech
Bears
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Northwestern State College
Southern University
Northwestern
SLI
Louisiana
LSU
George Baillie
Education Board
Earl Long
Wash Roberts
Louisia Tech
Funeral Services Held Monday For Mrs Della Newsom
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Newsom, 72, of Choudrant, were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Alabama Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Stella Gutheran of Shreveport, and two brothers, Joe and Sam Litefoot of Choudrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della' Newsom
Choudrant
Alabama Presbyterian Church
5. W. Mekadiden
Church
Ilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
Stella Gutheran
Shreveport
Joe
Sam Litefoot Choudrant
Daniel, 78, Of Arcadia Dies Friday
Vue Leo Daniel, 78, of Arcadia, died early Friday. Survived by four daughters, two sons, and several relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at First Baptist Church of Arcadia with Dr. Claude Caldwell officiating. burial followed in Arcadia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Daniel
Arcadia
Lon Daniel
Reshett
Deiniel
Tle
Dacniel
Pan
First Baptist Church of
Aredia
de. Claude Caldwell
Olfissing
Donuvan Giddens
Taterment
Atradia
Lewis & Co Opens Expanded Ruston Store Remodeling
Lewis & Co begins an extensive remodeling at its Ruston store, with work to finish early in April. The former Kidd & Lew hardware site on Mississippi Ave will house new departments, a terrazzo entrance, balcony offices, and enhanced lighting. Architect Milton Stallings oversees the project, expanding ground floor to 7,000 sq ft and balcony to 2,400 sq ft to improve shopping convenience for the local trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis & Co
Wlwana Feud
Intee Owi
Prive Tf Hardware
Kidd & Lew
Milton Stallings
Houston
IHL Bee
Taveins Israels Voor
Price Hariche
Ruston
Marelind Lewis
Brie Hefurstynsar
Hanie
Mississipni Ave
orMaqnent Ghia Lalletine
Fiat
Grepe
Enhas
Trance
Haye
Bob Freeman
Claiborne Parish Singing Meet Set
The Claiborne Parish Singing Meet will be held at a nearby convention site in Haynesville area. The Lindsey Bros. Quartet has joined the event as featured performers, with gospel singing expected to draw attendees from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Parish
Dhe
Ghaborag
Symnas
Cioran
Aniles
Thamesvilly
Haynesville
Lindsey Bros
Public Hearings Set On Interstate Highway Plans
State Highway Director R B Richardson scheduled public hearings in four parishes on federal interstate plans. The meetings will include information on a highway extending to the Lin egin parish line on the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Richardson
Oie
Lingein Parish
Lisbon man dies in Shreveport heart attack
Edward C. Allen 63 of Lisbon died at a Shreveport hospital from a heart attack after a period of illness. Born in Union Parish he lived in Lisbon many years and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with two ministers officiating and burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. He is survived by his wife six daughters and four sons plus numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Allen
Lisbon
Shreveport
Tie
Union Parish
Sharon
Ber Mae
Mobileville
Tenn
Rich
West Monroe
Clotilde
Doster
Springhill
Mars
Mary Nell
Green
Josse Me
U. S
Allen
Se Siseops
Dewey Finklea
Mrs. Lestig
Lena Allen
Stony Hrowin
ML Y Monroe
al Choudrant
Mes
Ol Monroe
Fou
Alen
Choudrian
Ros Aton Ul Monroe
Ak Luther Ai Alvio Ab Fen
Downsville
Radio for Polio Campaign Nets Over $350 Here
A radio polio fundraiser conducted with local stations raised over 350 dollars as volunteers urged listeners to donate. The effort spanned multiple stations and involved community members calling in to support the campaign.
Contributions For Dimes Still Needed
Concluding plea for donations to the Dimes Ball effort at Ruston. The article urges continued generosity to meet annual targets, describing past year successes and inviting community members to contribute before the event.
Incumbents Qualify for Re election in Ruston City Race
Mayor T. C. Beasley and five aldermen with terms expiring this year have qualified to run, per Hale Walker of the Ruston Democratic executive committee. Current council members include Hale Shadow, Joe Perry, W. A. Lewis, TW. B. Maxwell, and Blanchard Oden. The primary is set for February with a 5 p.m. February 14 deadline. Districts elect one alderman from each of four wards plus a fifth at large. Polls open April 8 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The committee, chaired by KR. Rekcie Evans with T. J. Melton and Ab Rina Green, met to map candidate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Beasley
Hale Walker
Ruston City
Democratic Executive Committee
Hale Shadow
Joe Perry
W. A. T. Lewis
TW. B. Maxwell
Blanchard Oden
Odom
Walker
Ely
KR. Rekcie Mvans
Chairimian
T J. Melton
Ab Rina Green
Nake Plains
Ukeeiiy
Fargy
T. Melton
Funeral Rites For Mrs A C Wise Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. A C Wise 92 of Kimbletown were Sunday at 3 pm at Sharon Baptist Church. The Rev. Shelton Beauchamp officiated with Rev. Joe Hinkie and Rev A L Now assisting. Interment was in Darby Funeral Home of Ruston. She died Saturday after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Alabama and had lived at Nimialetown for many years. She is survived by three daughters Movs dg A Young Mexico Texas Mrs Mary Lykins JF World Texas and Mrs d We Hendricks Lisbon four sons Olin and Marcus Redvers Beckville Wes Ba Cal Pela Windhinapetis Ind and Sr 2 Wise Liernice 30 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C.wise
Kimbletown
Sharon Baptist Church
Shelton Beauchhamp
Joe Hinkie
A. L
Darby Funeral Home
Ruston
Wise
Alabama
Nimialetown
Movs
A. Young
Mexico
Texas
Mary Lykins
JF World
Tes
D. We Hendricks
Lisbon
Olin
Marcus Redvers
Beckville
Wes. Ba
Cal Pela Windhinapetis
Ind
Liernice
Funeral Rites Held Thurs for W. W. Ricks
Funeral services for W. W. Ricks, 80, were held Thursday at Mineral Springs Church with the Rev. Arnold Norsworthy pastor. Burial followed at Mineral Springs Cemetery under direction of local undertaker. Ricks, a native of Texas, resided in Ruston area with family ties to Rickard and others in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ricks
Pont Thurs
Arnold Norsworthy
Anlemmont
Mineral Springs
Liston
Wienni
Rieks
Ruston
Rickard
Lincoln Livestock Owners Plan Bangs Eradication
About twenty five livestock owners petition for compulsory bangs testing in the parish led by F O Levasseur county agent. Several parishes already enforce such a program. Under rules one test is required every six months for new or cleared herds, with indemnity from government for those with diseased stock, and penalties restricting movement until two negative tests are achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Levasseur
al Soo
Fie Federal
Nhe
Heard
Cooktown
Lay Rehan
Dade Aya
Dsal
Brit
Chawdran 1
Butler
Choteident
Shimer
Antioch Community
Pele Darren
Itinsborn
AW. Cook
Clyde Barenett
Fico
Tesward Barnett
Hee
Koma Barnett
Hievy Joe Blondin
Tostunack
Coadgoin
Ruston
Cma
Aketh
Tax Assessor Plans Tour of Parish Soon
Tax assessor Charles Jt. Hightower announces a parish tour to help residents sign exemptions. Visit slots cover Lincoln Township towns and wards at various stores and halls from morning to afternoon on specified Wednesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jt. Hightower
Lincoln Pravish
Hightower
Ponpor
Ted eeNaphony
Lincoln
Dudvels
Moneys
Lifeb
Pai Simshore Sumdin
Taoshaay
Rob
San
Tad Pan Chouedant Whititian
Swordnesday
Dota Teinediern
Weenesday
Tad Pai Warr Wawa
Nee
Cotygi Stones
Vimsnaiys
Bled Paar Wand
Brice Store
Piiciass
Ward
Diyeta Stare
Fidiy
Web
Pate Olny
Shreveport Man Convicted Here For Forest Fire
A Shreveport man was convicted of allowing a fire to spread and burn forest land. He was fined at court before Ruston Circuit Judge, with sentencing referencing Revised Statute 10, Paring 107, which prohibits burning feeding and breeding grounds at game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iidson
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Shreveport
Lea
Ruston
Fred Jones
Sid
Sean Convietio
New
Lizent
Cilsain
Funeral Held For Father Of Ruston Woman
A funeral service was held for Oris Laon Tamir, 89, a resident of Sibley and father of Mrs. Aleio Trpoa of Ruston. The ceremony took place in the chapel at Mineral Home in Minden, with Baptist pastor officiating. Burial followed at Hee Silhey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muni
Oris Laon Tamir
Sibley
Aleio Trpoa
Ruston
Cater Hs Lednegguson Mineral Home
Minden
Dicuat
Hee Silhey
Bucrohies
Mies
Tarper
Miri
Seth
Hee Harner
Shrevepont
Dienory Gheiner
Tiers
Urieis
Conrad Sibley
Aly Peandedhiren
Ruston Navy outlines program for returning reservists
A Ruston navy update details a new program to assist returning reservists with rehabilitation and reintegration into civilian life. Officials emphasize career guidance, training opportunities, and support services to ease transitions for veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Jaycees Plan Small Disaster Program Drive
Jaycees organize a local disaster relief program to collect and distribute household items and furniture to families affected by a tobacco industry loss. Volunteers will collect donations at JC's and deliver supplies to needy households, with cutoff and contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Strieber Piratios
Vieeien
Opie
Jc's
Etter
Ween Holbert
Voloustinis
Gti Ae Frsady Pedds
Tap
Pororeen
Jon Tackes
State Foresters Warned of New Fire Outbreaks
Foresters urge vigilance as new fire outbreaks threaten multiple regions. Officials note rising risk due to dry conditions and high winds, urging communities to clear debris and prepare emergency plans. Names and organizations referenced in fragmented text could not be confirmed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruston Red Cross
Leader Society
State Department of Commerce Aid Ininistiry
Della Newsom
E. C. Allen
Lake Charles
Jefferson Liayis
Jefferson Davis
Ab Jennings
Jefferson Tevis Yuirish
Crowley
Acadia Parish
Cadda Parish
Texas Boarder
West City
Dimins
Iran
Bossier Parish
Louisiana Ordnance Plant
Manden
Webster Parish
Bienville Parish Court House
Louisland Orelnance Plt
Distetin
Webster Bienville Parish
Arcattin
Techaribsan
Ruston Maren
Littera Club
Tata
Maida
Calvin
Eben
Percy
Abe
Toni von Pardee
A.C. Wise
Lincoln Livestock Owners
Ole
Aida
Sersine Ia
Boos
Siew
Mernheas
Hooker
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