Welfare Department Faces Rising Load in 1960 61 Budget
Louisiana welfare officials report half a million people added to aid rolls since 1950 with child and elderly groups growing, while old age assistance rises slowly and illegitimacy rates stay low. Welfare board chairmen defend program against morality charges and stress demographic pressures shaping the 1960 61 budget.
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Jotesboro
State Welfare Board
Adduisiatia
James C. Bolten
Alexandria
Welfare Board
Welfare Department
Tech Presents Spanish Class On Television
Lonsiana Tech students present a 15 minute Spanish course on KLSE TV channel 13 Monroe in cooperation with Tech's speech department. Shows air Tuesday afternoons at 5 with instructor Miss Pardue and cast members from Athens Plain Deal ing and Dubach including Fred DeLacerda Nora Arnold Rebecca Pardue and Tommy Roberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonsiana Tech
Klse-Tv
Channel 13
Monroe
Tech
F. O .Adam
Tueaday
Fred DeLacerda
Many
Nora Arnold
Plain
Deal‘ing
Rebecca Pardue
Athens
Tommy Roberson
Dubach
Editorial on Police Jury and Library Demonstration in Lincoln Parish
Ruston editor criticizes Lincoln Parish Police Jury for not voting with the people during a January library demonstration. The piece argues officials should represent constituents and warns of broader political implications, urging accountability and reflection on public duty. It also references local forestry concerns and fire safety directives for farmers, urging cautious, reported burning only with warnings.
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Lincoln
Thanks for Library Coverage Dear Mr Faulk
A letter thanks Mr Faulk and editor Tom Feerline for coverage and editorial support of a Lincoln parish library demonstration campaign. It notes intent to seek necessary action by Parish Police to gain library access for Lincoln citizens, expressing appreciation and sign-off by Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Faulk
Lincoln
Canesay
Rina Paansase
Threath Parish Police Ney
Tan Coln
Tom Feerline
Culver
Is It Needed A Lincoln Parish Library Debate
Opinion letter argues public library in Linco Parish should be decided on real merits not personal bias. The writer dismisses side issues and urges evaluating need, impact on education and culture, and whether the parish should fund a library.
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Ichiott
Daily Leader
Disavowal of Common Sense Letter to the Editor
A reader criticizes a recent Police Jury decision on a demonstration library, urging reverence for libraries and warning that disavowal of literature harms society. The letter stresses the value of books as salvation and laments the loss of literary reservoirs.
Not Jury's Job to Vote for Us Dead Sir
In Ruston parish the police jury voted down a demonstration library, claiming the majority opposed it though public support appeared strong across many communities. The writer argues the jury should approve the demo to let residents decide on a permanent library after the trial period. If the jury rejected it for unrelated reasons, they would be voting against the people’s right to decide.
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Bision
Ruston
Dubach
Vienna
Milly
Y Parish
Hico Home Demonstration Club Forms District Plans
The Hico Home Demonstration Club met in the elu house on Thursday at 1:30 pm with Eight ladies present. Mrs. W Ry-Stewart led the meeting to plan the Northern District Demonstration Council meeting at Camp Alabama on March 2. Special leader reports followed and the demonstration of the month was Decision Making led by Mrs. Evelyn Barnett and Mrs. Gertie Mae Atkinson. Reading and discussion occurred, recreation was led by Mrs. Bell Burgess with prizes to Mrs. Mary Alice Herren and Mrs. Burma McGee. Hostesses were Mrs. Elizabeth Napper and Mrs. Mary Alice Herren. A luncheon followed with care and Coke served by several members. Visitation by Mrs. Clyde Owen noted. best wishes for speedy recovery extended to all.
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Hico
Elu House
W. Ry-Stewart
Ftiehd
Camp Alabama
Jeader
Evelyn Barnett
Gertie Mae Atkinson
Bell Burgess
Mary Alice Herren
Burma McGee
Lillian Stewart
Mhel Caver
Burma
Garden Study Club Elects New President at February Meeting
Garden Study Club met on February 18 at 8 30 am hosted by Mrs Aydis Levyis and co hosted by Mrs Dan Milani at Mrs Lewis home on EL Dorado Highway. Mrs Heill Kirlane organized flower decor and after refreshments officers were elected and a plant exchange held. Mrs San L Frank was chosen president and members traded a range of plants from houseplants to cordeyers.
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Mra
Aydis Levyis
Dan Milani
Lewis
EL Dorado Highway
Heill Kirlane
San L. Prank
Ardis Lewis
Don Milian
Ben Wvard
Frank Baxter
Kain la Rue
Preston Hardage
James Davis
Aus
An Durden
Robert Sulladay
Neal Kirkland
Lennett Mitchell
L. D. Napper
Les Amies Red Cross Work Day Planned for Mar 12
The Les Amies Club announces a Red Cross work day on Saturday March 12 at Sandra Selle's home to do odd jobs and donate all proceeds to the Red Cross Drive. Vice President Nancy Colodny presided and noted the club will assist in Harvest Sunday events on March 28 to aid the hunter child in collections. The club also set a date for its annual hayride and listed members present at the meeting.
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Les’ Amies Clb
Sandra Selle
Ghels
Red Cross
Nancy Colodny
Huntor
Presentsyere
Jody Bonner
Sanden Pureh
JI Colodny
Nancy Coodny
Kepa Cay Colvin
Capille Duchesne
Sharon Duddy
Patricin Ize
Janet Piehler
Diane Floyd
Dorothy Rowler
Becky Gay
Jo Ann Ginn
Mary Lendershot
Gail Mexbeek
Kathleen Tigges
Dontria Kinspar
Linda Jon Kavanaugh
Linda Kemp
Oyce Lathseay
Chiarlatte Ledtol
Tant Liner
Wayrette Niner
Betty Mahaffey
Shirley Martin
Sue Owen
Dorothy Rostvan
Merry Rostvan
Sundra Selle
Mary Lyn Shelor
Norma Stephens
Lonell Vobur
Vicky van Tooser
Mary Walker
Margret Weas
Marianna Whitlock
Reba Wright
Spring fashion tastes move costume pins along gowns
The report notes spring fashion shifts with costume pins and high front gala gowns. It mentions Mrs. George Pankey, Mrs. Vann Pratt, Mrs. J. T. Bielwredson Jr., Mrs. Teobert Sims, Mrs. Janice Thigpen and Mrs. Newlan Thurmon among attendees referenced in the item.
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George Pankey
Vann Pratt
J. T. Bielwredson Jr
Teobert Sims
Janice Thigpen
Newlan ‘Thurmon
February FHA Girl of the Month Beth Young Honored
Ruston High Future Homemakers of America selects Beth Young daughter of Mr and Mrs E Lee Young as February FHA Girl of the Month for outstanding club work and grooming. Meeting February 11 in home economics building with officer reports, pins orders due February 12, and program on dating and boys’ perceptions.
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Beth
Future Home
Makers of America
RHS
Beth Youing
FHA
E. Lee Young
Kit Kat Klub
Pepertes
Ruston’ High
Future Homemakers of America
June McEneely
Wallace Martin
Nancy Garrison
Linda Kavanaugh
Finantia
Patsy Jones
Mary Ardistine Fowler
Margaret Farley
Kay Riser
Jo Ann Ginn
Nancy Padget
Pat
Migs
Coralia
Sam
Ders
Tech
Beauregard Library Tax Renewal Repeats Amid Debate
Beauregard parish library system remains under scrutiny as secretary treasurer Misloye N Herrington confirms renewed library tax twice. The system now operates a modern standalone library building funded by a two-year renewal amid opposition. Schools planning large student groups to attend musical events are advised to contact Beok Vine at Tech for ticket information.
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Beauregard
Iiloye N. Herrington
Lwies
Conleel &. Vv
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