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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
6
The piece notes Southern states near a crossroads demanding hard decisions. Virginia, birthplace of Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, faces intense pressure as Governor J Lindsay Almond comments on growing strain over states rights and independence discourse.
An old advertisement extols the convenience of telephones offering nine color shades and extension phones to suit taste. It encourages readers to call loved ones with long distance and station to station rates, noting lower costs after six PM and on Sundays, to brighten someone’s day.
The piece warns that federal pressure on Southern education threatens state rights and economic freedom. It cites threats to close military installations and federally operated schools, notes political figures opposing integration efforts, and urges Virginians and other Southerners to defend states rights to maintain a climate favorable to free enterprise. The article references governors elect and the broader battle over state control of education.
The RHS junior class sponsors a big variety show on Friday February 27 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium featuring Charlie Brown a western interpretive dance a hillbilly act and chorus lines. Kay De Freese and Nancy Byrd directed with a steering committee including Nancy Colodny Don Hammons Maria Colvin Robert Puddy Judy DeLony Johnny DeFreese and others. Tickets 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults available from junior class members or at the door. Proceeds fund junior activities with excess funds for future events.
The Ruston Girl Scout Council held a February meeting at the president’s home to map the year’s program. Round-up preparations with Shreveport were discussed, funds shared with Colorado Springs, and efforts noted to obtain Army surplus tents for Day Camp. An invitation was extended to Jonesboro Scouts to join Day Camp as plans for Girl Scout week progress.
The Cooktown home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs J W Gook for the February meeting chaired by president Mrs Lea Manning. Reports were given by teachers and members, a demonstration on setting in sleeves and maintaining shirts was presented by Mrs J W Cook, and refreshments followed.
Ruston Leader notes the birth of Myron David to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jom Baakdh on February 3 at a Ruston clinic, weighing seven pounds. Also mentions arrival of another child at Physicians Surgeons Hospital on Friday February 13 and lists families, grandparents, and congratulatory donors in a locally mixed notice.
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