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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
20
L C Ledbetter, Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Jury Commissioner, published lists of grand and petit jurors. Jurors span eight wards, with sections naming numerous individuals by surname and initials, reflecting local civic duties in March and April.
Louisiana Tech reports spring registration at 3,013, up 8.4 percent from last year, with 2,087 men and 11 women students. The graduate program adds 117 enrollees, all on campus, as the college marks a second consecutive high enrollment this academic year following 3,827 fall students.
Rieke Oliver Pace 67 died Tuesday night after an illness. Funeral services were Wednesday in Jonesboro with Rev. A. Newsom presiding. Burial followed in Forest Lane Memorial Park. Survived by wife Joan Pace and several relatives. Interment under direction of Sanahery Funeral Urn.
Ruston woman mourns after the death of Merl TW Sellars father of Mies Daallys and Loires of Pista. He died at home in Che fondale, Hi. The family plans services with details forthcoming from local church and funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at Wahgam Friday for William R Graves, former Bernice resident. Mr Graves passed away in Alexandria City Virginia Sunday. Burial will be at Piscah Church in Bernice. Survivors include his wife and several relatives.
The Ruston Lions Club endorses a bond measure for a new modern hospital in Lincoln Parish Louisiana. The February 27 vote approved supporting the Junior Chamber of Commerce project and the February 41 1859 election date is noted by Moule Choate secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Willie Wyatt of Wyatt kite suffered bruises after a fall from back steps at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors at Robinson's Clinic in Jonesboro provided initial estimates of her injuries. She is the widow of Mitchel Wyatt of Houle.
The 4-H clubs recognize leaders and volunteers including John P. Bean and Adal Lents for their service at the county level. The ceremony honors booster groups, school staff, and community members who support 4-H activities through fundraising, program planning, and public engagement. Includes mention of banquet sponsors and the involvement of local figures such as Henry, Marcy, and Luc.
A volunteer force will canvass Ruston on February 22 for the American Heart Association fundraiser. Mrs C Rex Thompson Jr led the Junior Guild planning meeting, estimating about 60 volunteers to cover the city during a two hour afternoon collection. Volunteers will wear IDs, visit neighbors, and hand out envelopes for tax deductible gifts, with receipts optional. Local residents are asked to contribute to the nationwide Heart Sunday effort.
Dr. Jerry W. Williams, a Morgan City native, has joined Dr. Rober Sandefur in local optometry. Williams is a Southern College of Optometry graduate, served in the Army at Walter Reed Hospital, and completed training at Fort Chaffee and Fort Sam Houston before his release in January 1958.
Governor Earl K. Long proclaims Ruston a city based on census figures and growth. The Ruston Board of Aldermen passed a resolution endorsing classification, aiming to align population with municipal status. The proclamation, dated January 29, designated the town as the City of Ruston and instructed publication as law.
Funeral services were held Friday for Will C. Foster who died at his home. He was a Ark ansas native and World War III veteran, age 41. Services at Liberty Hill at 2 30 p.m. Rev West brook of Clay officiated. Burial in Liberty Hill cemetery under Darby’s Funeral Home Rostan. Survived by widow, two daughters Barbara Ann and Kathy, one son Will C. Foster, father J. 8. Bosler, all of Rastan.
Parish drive raised four thousand eight hundred two dollars and ninety nine cents. Organizers urged continued support to fund polio and crippling disease programs, noting strong community participation and pledges pending final tallies.
Pearce Colvin of the Louisiana Peach Festival Assn says the annual event will be held in mid June with the second or third weekend as possibilities. Plans include a parade with floats, a Beauty Queen contest, a street fair, and a peach theme across the city as merchants decorate shops and a trade booster event.
Two fires consumed fifty five acres in Lincoln Parish over the past week, according to Forest Jtunger Brink Gibson. One fire near Mineral Springs was believed arson, damaging nine houses and a shop. a second blaze near Beenjeatini affected additional acres, with seedling loss and planter concerns noted.
A burglary at Bud Shelor and family on West Virginia Avenue occurred Sunday night between 6:30 and 7:10. A portable 14 inch Philcatel vision set two radios 10 in stamps and costume jewelry were taken. A neighbor saw a car in the area. police have not located the vehicle. The house was not burglarized prior and appears entry was through an open door or window.
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