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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1958
Page
2
A fragment describes Greenville on a Monday morning the tenth with icy roads due to snow in Linen Parish causing school closures. The text notes resolution of travel issues and mentions happy kids amid the scene.
Fragmentary diary style notes recount a mishap at a trash bin with a cigarette causing a fire in clothing and a brick sconce. References include Luz Watson Green, Victor and Arlene Prarmoans, Mrs. Top Green, and a funeral for Z. Loot of New Hope.
Local residents gather for weekend visits as families host kin including Pollie Jordan, Jena residents Josephine and Clay, and Willard Green relatives. Army service keeps Thor M. away at Camp Chaffee while Don Davis heads to National Guard training. A sheriff sale notice lists a GMC truck and other property with terms in February 1958.
In the Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana the Farmerville Bank vs No 16568 W D Barrett a writ of Fieri Facias has issued. The sheriff has seized the property and will offer for sale at the court house steps Ruston Lincoln Parish on a date to be announced as dictated by the writ.
In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana the Farmerville Bank suit No 16481 by Writ of Fi Fa will sell at public auction at the courthouse front door in Austen Lincoln Parish on February 26 1958. The property includes multiple 1950 1953 and 1955 Chevrolet vehicles trailers and a two and a half ton truck plus associated serial numbers and motor numbers. Sheriff Jesse J Riser c/o J. E. McCallum to collect costs and satisfy the writ. Public sale details and terms noted.
Notice of public sale of a 1954 Ford automobile seized under writs issued by Lincoln Parish and Third District Court. Auction at the Ruston courthouse on specified dates with cash terms and appraisement benefit. Sheriff records identify parties and case details, with sale to satisfy writ and costs.
Louis J. Hughes stock of land in Lincoln Parish Louisiana described as starting at a specific section corner and running a fixed 357.5 feet west then 210 feet north west and back to the start, including improvements and appurtenances. The sale aims to satisfy a writ and costs with appraisal advantages, dated January 29, 1958, by RISHR Sheriff.
In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Motors Securities Company and Calvin Brock have writs of fieri facias. Seized property is a 1958 Ford truck Serial No FGOZSM L Motor No F&OZSM JA095. Public auction set for March 8 1958 in Ruston Lincoln Parish La.
Louisiana faces funding limits as Governor Tong expects a Board of Liquidation meeting soon to allocate about 80,000 for land purchases at Louisiana Tech. With 850,000 recorded last December and 750,000 remaining, near 800,000 in hand and 750,000 in requests, funds may cover all demands if no flood of last minute pleas emerges. An electrical insulation development by General Electric Co is noted with cash sale terms and appraisals. This the 72th day of February.
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