State Plans Vital Program On Nutrition to Begin Soon
The Louisiana statewide nutrition program, touted as vital, will launch soon with kickoff events across parishes. Governor Earl K. Long will preside at an 8 am breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge on March 6, featuring remarks by Long and other leaders. Dr. T Ashton Thomas of the state medical society is invited to speak on nutrition, while H C Sande of the Agricultural Extension will share agricultural and educational perspectives. The observance, titled “Food Comes First Week,” aims to highlight hunger despite abundance and set the stage for broader public hunger relief efforts.
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Louisiana Lice Industries
Lota Chain Store Council
Louisiana
Vurean
Earl K. Long
Governor's Mansion
Baton Rouge
Coy. Long
T. Ashton Thomas
Leste Medical Society
H.C. Sande
Agricultural Matension
Lewis
Fayin Bureau
Lovell
Ruston Noted For Low Juvenile Delinquency
Ruston City Court figures and data from the Louisiana Youth Commission show a notably low juvenile delinquency rate. Officials credit community programs and active policing as factors contributing to the favorable standing among Louisiana towns.
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Jude Prod Jones
Ruston
Todiny
Louisiana Youth Commissi “Pevrsty
Athenik
Puston Tonat
Sal
Cooktown H. B D Club Meeting at Mrs Cook’s Home
A fragment from Cooktown notes a local club gathering at the home of Mrs. E. E. Cook with names including G. a irs, W. Willameun, and FR. i Abs. rence, indicating a small community lembrace or meeting record from the era.
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Cooktown
H. BD. Club
E. E. Cook
W. Willameun
Dubach Hi Lights the One List Wear
A fragmented report covers a school meeting at Cla with Mrs Smedley absent and Mrs Hlondin presenting on Rabies. It notes a monthly gathering, a demonstration titled Sharpening a Knife, and a film on Dinis. Mir Bean guided a future-focused discussion with several humorous suggestions.
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Huidie Anand
At Cla
Smedley Hein
Hlondin
Choy
Coles
Dinis
Mir Bean
Soybean Market Forum Held In Lake Providence
A soybean market forum convened in Lake Providence to discuss pricing trends, supply outlook, and trade impacts. Organizers highlighted local agricultural concerns and invited farmers, buyers, and researchers to share insights on futures, storage, and marketing strategies.
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Lake Providence
Defensive driving urged to cut traffic crashes by Chief Osborn
Chief C O Osborn of Ruston Police Department says if every driver became a defensive driver traffic enforcement would ease. He links the program Defensive Driving to the months long Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents by the Louisiana Safety Association.
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Joost
C. O. Osborn
Ruston Police Department
Toursiana Safety Association
Seek Nominations For Mother Of Year
Local readers are invited to nominate candidates for the Mother of Year award. Nominations should include the candidate’s name and a brief statement of their community contributions. Ballots will be issued next month.
Popcorn Growers Advised On Marketing Requirements
Farmers face new government marketing rules for popcorn production and seed sales. Guidance stresses allowed uses, hybrid seed standards, and labeling to meet Pure Food and Drug requirements. Officials urge careful planting plans to ensure reliable supply and price stability.
Beall's Store Names Braswell New Manager in Ruston
The article notes J L Braswell named manager of Beall's Store on South Claiborne Avenue New Orleans before moving to Ruston to oversee the Bowls store in the Sumseo Vilkere area He will manage departments including clothing hosiery home goods and a layaway counter and plans to greet old friends and new customers while Livia Sherrard joins him at 400 N Vienna
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Johnny Te Traswell
We of Boal Company
Dr. Cuinninghan
Beall
South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans
Braswell
Ruston Nvar
Sumseo
Bagot
Sarn
Ysiones J Lekfierionee
Real
U.S
European Command
France
Branwell
Vienna
White
Livia Sherrard
Ruston
Bealls
Johnny Braswell
Judge Urges Defensive Driving After Fatal Accidents
Judge Jones warns behavior patterns in Rusnia City drive dangerous. He cites that not practicing defensive driving removes inhibitions and turns responsible individuals into lawbreakers. Stressing anticipation of others errors, he urges motorists to obey traffic laws and remain vigilant to prevent accidents.
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Jodie Jones
Traftic
Watkins
Ratte
In Memory of Thomas O Mandy of Ruston
Obituary notice recalls Thomas O Mandy from Wesley Chapel near Ruston who died January 28 1958. The article notes his half century of community church and country service, his humor empathy and optimistic spirit, and the lasting memory his family and neighbors hold of him.
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Thomas O. Mandy
Ruston
Wesley Chapel
Tris
Thomas
Kate
Mandy
Frand
Ruston Nurses Association Holds February Meeting
The Ruston District Nurses Association met on Tuesday evening February 18 at 7:20 in Rumtotr Hospital dining hall. Members elected Mrs. Ann Bell to the board for a May Alexandria meeting and heard Dr. Carl Langford discuss hypnosis. The next gathering is slated for the third Tuesday in March.
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Ruston District Nurse's Association
Rumtotr Hospital
Ann Blelp
Alex’andria
Carl Langford
Ates
Vetville H D Club Wins Local Home Demonstration
The Vetville H D Club met at Mrs. Rosemary Gadberry's home on February 12 with Mrs. Ona Blondin presenting a program on Knowing Your Sewing Machine aided by a film. The St. Valentine theme flowed into refreshment time with a red tulip table. Attendees included Mrs. Gertie Mann, Mrs. Joyces McAllister, Mrs. Tantaine Delonch, Mrs. Art Grantham, Mrs. Blondin, and Mrs. Gadberry.
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Veiville
Rosemary Gadberry
Wednesda
Ona Blondin
St. Valentine’s Day
Gertie Mann
Joyces McAllister
Tantaine Delonch
Art Grantham
Blond
Gadhberry
National Cotton Council selects Miss Cotton for children’s wear field
The cotton industry will crown a national Life Miss Cotton to represent children’s wear. The winner, aged six to ten, will be chosen by the National Cotton Council in Memphis on May 18 based on beauty charm and background.
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Memphis
Siicl
National Cotton Council
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Rusnia
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