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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1960

Page

4

Learning at Own Pace continued front age 1 inquiry by Campbell

Director Campbell, LSU social work master and former director of Baton Rouge Child Guidance Clinic, previously coordinated special education at Southeastern Louisiana College and Louisiana Tech before joining Children’s House.

Campbell Louisiana State University Baton Rouge “Child Guidance Clinic Southeastern Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Children’s House

List of Petit Jurors for Lincoln Parish Court 1960

The document lists named petit jurors and grand jurors drawn for service for the Lincoln Parish Court session beginning Monday April 28 1960 at 7 00 PM in Ruston Louisiana with official seals and signatures by Clerk L C Ledbetter. It includes numerous surnames and initials such as Pesnell Barr Carter McVay Baker Payne ONeal Chandler Smith Connell Larance Alexander Hayes Donald Ferrell Delaney Aswell Colvin Boyd Epastimien Kirby Baskin Faulk Quavies Emory Morrison Ledbetter and others. It also notes the grand jurors selected for the session beginning March 34 1960 at 10 00 AM in the Ruston court.

Petiturors Pesnell K. Hus Barr Frederick Carter Charles B McVay Daniel B Baker Herbert Payne Q. M Disimond W. E Harrell Sterling V O'Neal D. B Chandler Waylon H Smith J. D Connell P. C Larance L. D Alexander Delton Hayes B. E Donald Ferrell Delaney Arenes c. Q Aswell W. L Colvin Joe Ls Boyd George Henry Epastimien E. E Kirby Louisiana Lincoln É. Ourdretier Rustan Temon Ereof

Good Time to Get Lambs For 4 H Club Members

The notice promotes Easter lambs for sale to support 4 H club members. Lambs from local club members at the childrens' home are advertised as lean meat animals not rich in fat, with contact points at the Extension Office through David Hays J B Stiles or Buck Green.

David Hays J. B Stiles Buck Green Childrens Storeouncil Civic Club BE. Cooper Hico C. L. Murphy Cooper

Sunday Sermon By Mrs Hood In Corinth

Corinth Sunday will be preaching by Mrs. E D Hood at the church. Several sick with influenza linger, while neighbors send best wishes for quick recovery and return to worship. Local families from Ruston Monroe and Homer visit Hood and Burgess households. funeral services held for W F Rodgers in Ruston.

Archery Club Activities Set for March

The Ruston Archery Club for boys begins Monday March 7 at 5 pm. A family weiner roast follows the shoot with prizes awarded. Age group is 5 through 15.

Ruston Archery Club

Bottles Spark Town Memory Of Ruston Bottling History

J Be Bice recalls three old fashioned drink bottles seen in a cleaner window that date back at least 40 years. One bears Ruston, Lee and Fuelcoa Ltd Ruston monogram, another reads Ruston Starcam Bottling Works Ruston La with Coca Cola mark, the third Winnfield Bottling Works Winnfield monogrammed. Residents seek old timers who remember the local bottling firms to gauge age and origins.

Peu J. Be Bice Ruston, Iee Fuelca, Ltd Ruston Ruston Starcam Coca Cola Winnfield Bottling Works Winnfield Rice Richard Krousel Winndelit Blue Ime Bice

Mrs. Culpepper Celebrates 85th Birthday

Mrs. Culpepper marked her 85th birthday on February 21 at her daughter’s Clay home. Family and friends including brothers George Tanner and Charlie Tanner and sister M rs Tanner from Downsville along with Steve Mattison and others joined the celebration. Eighty five candles lit the cake for Mrs. Culpepper and Steve added three candles to his cake, making the gathering a joyous occasion.

B. E. Culpepper R. C. Mattison Clay Culpepper George ‘Tanner Tanner Downsville Charlie Tanner West Monroe Lynn Tanner Joyce W. M. Frost Frost Clarence Frost Harrell Butler Elliott Ilile Hugh Mattison Peggy Steve Mrs. Culpepper

Webster School Study Underway by Tech Heads

Six Louisiana Tech department heads are evaluating subjects taught in schools of Webster Parish. The study aims to assess curriculum content and instructional methods across district schools.

Webster School Tech Louisiana Tech Webstur Parish Br. "Roland Abegg J. Ruff W. B. Temple H.J. Sachs G. W. McGinty Webster

Catfish Farm Starts at Arcadia Expands in State

Catfish Farms Inc has opened a processing plant in Arcadia in the Rockett building rear, using three self supplied stock ponds for raised fish. The operation plans expansion via leased ponds and broader markets in neighboring states. The firm stresses state approved sanitation and the product as first stall fed cultured catfish for the American market in this region.

Arcadia Catfish Farms, Inc Rockett Rannie, Terral Farmerville

Lynda Lee Meade to Appear At Bienville Parish Show

Natchez Mississippi Miss America Lynda Lee Meade will guest of honor at the two day Miss Bienville Parish Pageant on April 13 and 14, marking the fourth year she attends the parish event. Arcadia Service Club and Arcadia Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor the pageant with Meade, a University of Mississippi junior, succeeding Mary Ann Mobley as Miss America. The notice outlines committee roles and entry deadlines, plus dues for new and returning members and plans for event gatherings and preparations.

Lynda Lee Meade Natchez Mississippi

Funeral Services For Mrs Rives 98 At Hico

Mrs. Virginia C. Rives aged 98 died after a brief illness in Monroe. Funeral services were held at Hico Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Bryan and Rev. Coy Lyons, burial at Henry Cemetery under Kilpatrick's Ruston direction. Survived by two sons, two daughters, two sisters, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Virginia C. Rives Monroe Hico Baptist Church Frinday Jesse Bryan Coy Lyons Henry Cemetery Kilpatrick Ruston W. J. Evans Oakdale Eddie Evans K. R. Sledge Arcadia J. D. Holson Annie Lawrance Tyler Tex W. M. Norris Hall Summit Bobby Evane Bruce Evans Burt Warren Jr John J. Kerst J. M. Britt W. R. Rives

Tech Stars To Present Fledermaus At Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech will stage Die Fledermaus at Howard Auditorium on March 17 and 18. The cast includes Martha Dollars and Ri chard Moore with Mary Manis as Sally and Sonny Taylor as Frosch. A singing chorus and a dancing chorus will perform, with sets by Mary Dickard Rouse and James Lyon and lighting by Edward Luck.

Howard Auditorium Louisiana Tech Tech Martha Dollars Jonesboro Mellie Jonescoat Hilly Ben Laney Junction City Janell Mertens Alexandria Richard Moore Ruston Newton Horn Tallulah Nelson Tilton Elizabeth Mary Manis Boss Jerre Rhymes Mildred

Repeal Asked By DAV of Law on Property

Disabled American Veterans commanders convened this morning and reported that the organization unanimously passed a resolution regarding property repeal. The meeting, led by Commander Henry G Nuser, addressed legislative aims and potential implications for DAV policy and advocacy.

DAV Henry G Nuser Disabled American Veterans Conv Nantes

Means of Getting Industry Key Topic at Chamber Meet

The joint Ruston Chamber of Commerce meeting focused on attracting new industries. New officers were elected in the industrial committee with Paul Hendershot as chairman. Possibilities include part of an old Prisoner of War camp site, 472 acres near Chil dren's Home, and a labor pool within 50 miles. The group plans to reconvene next Tuesday.

Ruston Chamber of Commerce Ted's Paul Hendershot Barbour J¢C Benny Hitv Ding Éetlig Department of Comme Idustry A. J Colodny Tinois Central Railroad Interstate 20 Fho Industrial Committee

Group From Ruston Attends Historical Meet in Shreveport

Eight Rustonians attended the North Louisiana Historical Association meeting in Shreveport. Dr. Clarence H. Webb gave 27 illustrated lecture on Poverty Point and North Louisiana archaeology. Wright displayed a Poverty Point diorama on permanent display at Shreveport. Editorials lauded the Poverty Point find and dating. Attendees from Ruston included Mr and Mrs Howard Smith, Mr and Mrs Frank Monroe, Dr G W McGinty, Dr R O Trout and Dr P A Walker. Commander Riser urged repeal of Louisiana Act 130-1955 at the May legislature session, criticizing state seizure of private property without buyer consent.

The North Louisiana Historical Association Shreveport Clarence H. Webb North Loouisiana Poverty Point West Carrell Parish Webb My. Wright Monroe North Louisiana Poverty Point Mounds Ruston Howard. Smith Frank Monroe G. W. McGinty R. O. Trout P. A. Walker Riser DAV United States Russia Cuba

Fans May Get Tickets For NSC Conflict

NSC conflict tickets may go on sale for the Tech NSC basketball game this Saturday. Coach Joe Aillet notes last year’s rush as tickets sold out within 30 minutes, prompting a shift to reserved seats. A limited number of general admission tickets will be available in advance for habitual buyers through Mr Hinton's Freshinch Dormitory office.

Isiana Tech Joe Aillet Alliet

William F. Rodgers Funeral Services Held Here Sunday

William F. Rodgers, 76, died at home in Bunkie. Funeral services were held in Greenwood under direction of a local funeral home. He resided in Ruston for many years and ran a business there. Survived by wife Flor, two daughters Mrs. Fills Townsend of Bunkie and Mrs. Richard Edelen of Shreveport, a brother C. A. Rodgers, two sisters Mrs. Minnie Pallips of Quitman and Mrs. Landle Strong of Tronesbow, and six grandchildren.

H Ye Suneman Rodgers Hils Bunkie Reg Teeienk Greenwood Alc Tery Hil Rodgers Ruston Flor Fills Townsend Bunkle Aes Richard Edelen Shreveport C. A. Rodgers Sheeport Minnie Palllips Quitman Landle Strong Tronesbow

Webster Parish Library Proud Asset To Community

Hazel Heflin secretary of the Webster parish police jury says the library is an asset and a source of pleasure and education. The Webster library is funded by a special 14 percent millage, increased from 1 to 14 percent in 1956 due to growth. Circulation rose from 7 547 to 140 338 volumes in five years, 1959 reference questions totaled 1 339, special requests 9 645, and 734 books were borrowed from the Louisiana State Library.

Hazel JH Heflin Webster Parish Nie Webster Milly Loulalaria

Parish Retarded Children Group Hears Campbell in Ruston

The Lincoln Parish Association for Retarded Children met February 18 in the Ruston elementary School special classroom. After a brief business meeting, Mr. John Campbell presented a Children’s House concept. Mrs. Henry Roane and Mr. Campbell were nominated for the state board. The meeting adjourned after refreshments.

Lincoln Parish Association For Retarded Children Ruston John Campbell Henry Roane Louisiana Association For Retarded Children Bnet

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Bernard Chaudelr A.D L. C. Ledbetter Lincln Parish TMNT Rula Porter John A Telford Sylvester R Harlan Lescar Wills Dowling Robert Carver James Johmson Sidney Ty Aulds Henry Armbroke Banks Fei Revels Howat Cargill Lamar Lewis Guok' B Bart Robert &., Jr Best Homer Weia Loyd Carville Carville A. Fulmer Bienville Parish Coastal Bermuda H. Jh. McFatter Agri, Ext Cattlemenns U.S McFatter S. F. Fowler Fowler Corinth E. D. Hood Lamar Burgess Lake Charles Will Burgess Oly Max Burgess Earnest Hood Loyce Burgess W. V. McFearin McFearin Ruston Hospital Mr. McFearin William Hood Eddie Hood C. C. Hunter Monros Efp Duncan Hoe Lisbon F. Bennett Dubach Lenny Watson Buster Yolen Clyde Cavey C. ¥. Burgess J. D. Bice Loader Bérnard Choudoir David Hall Archery Club Treassurer Sterling Haverell Watts Mr. Harrell Py. Hall Arcadia Service Club Sam L. Smart Joe Storey Eugene Smith Waits Harold Tinsley Rudy, Taylor, Sr Ralph Beard Joe Storey Miles Jerry Buller Harald Durrett Allen Jacobs Don Hammons Alvis Whitman Lester Hood J.B. Beard Raydon Speer John W. Futch Raybon Speer Preston Waits Joy Storey R. L. Adams John Futch Thomas Boatner John Turner Curtis McCrary John A. Bridges Don Watson Billy Guice Cherlie Taylor Tech Stars Fledermaus D. B. Gaok Ruston, le Federal Land Bank Association of Arcadia Hay New Orleans Federal Land Bank Theene Ag William F. Rodges Parish Retarded Children Group’ Hears New York VFI Tax Foundation
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