State education budget seeks 37 million boost for 1958 59
The State Board of Education votes to seek a 37 million dollar increase bringing total education spending to about 220 million for 1958 59 Louisiana Tech and other state colleges request varied rises with Southwestern Louisiana Northwestern State and Southern University among them plus 21 6 million for full teacher pay schedule implementation and raises for special schools the blind deaf and handicapped students also gain requests while bus driver pay raises remain partially funded.
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Louisiana Tech
State Board of Education
Yégis
Louisianaa Tech
Louisiana State University
Wuch
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Northwestern State College
Louisiana
Tech
Southeastern Louisiana Collee
McNeese State College
Northeast Louisiana State College
Ups
Hico Headlines and School News Update
Visitors from former class mates include Gene Brazel PR Kennett David Harkens and Je Brousnton. Seniors study Shakespeare plays and note missed reading. Two birthday parties honored Marilyn Ferguson and Deloris Bennett. Ballplayers competed in Limetion City tournament. girls lost second game. Tommy Cann rehired after appendicitis surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Brazel
PR. Kennett
David Harkens
Je Brousnton
Marilyn Ferguson
Deloris Bennett
Tommy Cann
Building Permits Worth Over Fifty Thousand Dollars in Ruston
The Ruston city weekly building permits total reached 53 095 dollars for the week ending January 21 with multiple properties listed. Permits issued include W O Corley Zachary Addition 12000 Emmet Mitchell Northwood Terrace 15600 Paul Williamson Ryan Street 14000 Joan Kavanaugh Chatham Road 75 Johnny Sherrill Center Street 7750 George Love Love Addition 3000 B H Rainwater Ash 95 and Lizzie Anderson Farmville 175.
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Ruston
W. O. Corley
Zachary Addition
Emmet Mitchell
Northwood Terrace
Paul Williamson
Rayan SL
Joan Kavanaugh
Chatham Rerd
Johnny Sherrill
Center Stu
George Love
Love Addition
B. H. Rainwater
Ash
Lizzie Anderson
Farrmerville
Agricultural Workers Set Convention in Little Rock
LSU College of Agriculture members will read papers and serve on panels at the 56th annual Convention of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers February 3 to 5 in Little Rock Arkansas. Around 2000 attendees from 13 southern states are expected. theme is Public Relations for a Changing Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LSU College of Agriculture
Association of Southern Agricultural Workers
Little Rock
Ark
J. O N. Efferson
College of Agriculture
LSU
Co. E. Kemmerly, Jr
LSU Agricultural Extension Service
ASAW
John Gary
SSU Agricultural E Experiment Station
SSU Agricultural Extension Service
Charles W. Price, Jr
Agriculural Extension Service
Baton Rouge
LSA
WSA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Louisiana 4 H Clubs Plan Large Summer Camp Program
More than 4600 boys and girls across parishes will join a 10 club camping program this summer, led by C B Shirley LSU Agricultural Extension Service. Camps will operate at Anacoco Beau Reveard Garrison Bistineau and Grant Walker with junior senior and special interest encampments across multiple parishes.
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Shirley
Tlonisiar State University Agricultural
Estenston
PA Club
Anacoon
Boaurevard
Jaw
SIMSBORO Local News Highlights and Birthdays
Simsboro notes celebrate Miss Pauline Phillips La Tech grad. Fateful Measles and colds spread through the village. Patrons and families, including Madden and Durrett clans, visit relatives in Shreveport and Monroe. Several birthday observances mark a quiet week as residents share meals and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Phillips
la Tech
Fattie Jones
Miro
Grady Lewis
iMalcolm
Betty
Hotston
Shreveport
West End
J. G. Jenkins
James Madden
Madden
Homer Best
Hele Less
Robert Carden
Monroe
G. L. Madden
Ruston Wins First in Bossier Meet
Tristan High School led 17 schools at the Future Business Leaders of America district convention in Tessier City High School halls. Ruston students topped the event with Karl Writ elected vice president and Ruston rated superior in ceremonial procedure and spelling. Ruth Martin of Grand Cane officiated as general chair with Richard Clinton directing. Grand Cane High placed second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristan High School
Future Business Leaders of America
Tessier City
Scuhvol
Mes Than WO
Bul Upelurch
Ruston
Raye Lilen Ree
Karl Writ
Ruth Martin
Grand Cane
Richard Clinton
Mineral Springs Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
Mrs A B Frank led the Lucky Springs Home Demonstration meet at Mrs William Franklin’s home on Tuesday January 28 with good attendance. Alfred Franklin was named outstanding club member. The community mourns the death of Mr W W Ricks who lived most of his life here. Several local families and visitors were noted in recent calls and visits across nearby communities.
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A.B. Frank
Ucky Springs
Willian Franklin
Alfred Frankling
W. W. Ricks
Ricks
G. W. Duke
Bell Franklin
Motel Owner Named Young Man of 1957
Vincent Joseph Pizzolata, 24, owner of the Cottage Tourist Court in Plaquemine, named Louisiana Outstanding Young Man of 1957 by the State Junior Chamber of Commerce in Shreveport. Nominated by Plaquemine Jaycees, he received the honor from Jaycees president Charles B. Shearer Jr. after a two day meeting and banquet.
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Vincent Joseph Pizzolata
Plaquemine
Louisiana
State
Shearer
Pievolato
Pizzulata
Ama
Jeanne
M48
Lincoln Society For Crippled Children Meets
The Lincoln Society for Crippled Children and Adults held its monthly meeting at the Parish Health Unit on Thursday. Mrs. Marion Fisher of the Carolyn Rose Strangs Rehabilitation Center spoke, outlining services and funding for medical care and supplies. the society funds travel and care for center attendees and loans wheelchairs to needy families. Members present included Mrs. Ragan Green and several others.
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Lincoln Society For Crippled Children
Mallery
Marion Fisher
Carolyn Rose Strangs
Monron
Lincoln Society
Monroe
Dubach Hi Lites Final Year Basketball and Club News
Report cards issued and the 44H Club met with Ars Simelis demonstrating sewing machine operation. Archio Colvin presented a tie and an electric meter as prizes. Finals for the boys basketball against the ninth grade were held. girls finals set for next Wednesday. Seniors played their last game at Jumition City tournament. hopes for good games next year. Boys face Quitman. All District players named Charles Fuller and Johnny Bridges from Dobachy. The team aims for a strong season with poor losses and hopeful first place. Attend tonight to support them in what may be their final game.
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Ars. Simelis
Archios Colvin
Jumition City
Quitman
Charles Fuller
Johnny Bridges
Dobachy
Ihe
Seerime
Local Families and Guests Share News From Tallulah
Mrs A i Dubach and Mr and Mrs Campbell host and guests gather as families announce the birth of a daughter Karen Sue on February 1. Relatives from Houston Monroe and La Porte visit, with several trips and social events noted amid a mass of names and minor anecdotes.
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la Porte
Melvin Lewis
Houston
Texas
Itte Hone
Henry Owen
Colvin
Monroe
Hammons
Hinnonsis
Calhoury Sunly
Walwy Frank
Abe
Jate
F. Delaney
Fuller
Sanday. A
Charley Fuller Saut Darayiter
Bright future for Ruston praised by Dr James Gates at C of C banquet
Dr James E. Gates dean of the University of Georgia School of Business spoke at the Ruston Chamber of Commerce banquet before about 700 attendees. He urged educators to seek new arrangements of old ideas and praised imagination and creativity as keys to progress, citing industry and education as essential for the region’s growth.
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Ruston
James E. Gates
School of Business Administration
University of Georgia
Sid
Gates
Ph Fo
Lincnln
Giles
Eith
Dr. Giles
Kenan
College of Business
Burton R. Risinger
Risinger
H. D
Chamber of Commerce
Burkhalter
Chamber
H. D. Burk
Halter
Wondword Studios
Ruston Woman Teaches First Grade in Germany
Velma N. Jones, daughter of Mrs. Mra. Nelson of Ruston, is teaching first grade at Pirmaseng American Elementary School in Geesas, Germany. Since arriving abroad in January 1957 she has toured extensively in Germany and is a graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, formerly employed by Sherrouse School, Monroe Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma N. Jones
Mra
Nelson
Vernon
Ruston
Pirmaseng
Geesas
Choudrant Youth Completes Army Radio Course
Pvt. Robert WW Butler of Choudrant completed the air and carrier operation course at Fort Gordon Georgia, eight weeks training in field radio relay equipment. A 22 year old graduate of Choudrant High School, he entered the Army last September after basic training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas, son of Robert H Butler of Calhoun Louisiana.
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Robert WW. Butler
Nettie
Route
Merifinn
Miss
Army
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Buller
Butler
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Choudrant High School
Louisiana State University
Robert H. Butcher
Calhoun
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