Don C. McCormack Heads Red Cross 1959 Fund Drive
Ruston alderman Don C. McCormack and McCormack Supply Co. owner was named chairman of the Lincoln parish Red Cross 1959 drive. The campaign aims for wide participation and includes an advance gift push led by Dudley Cowan with regional and local coordinators assisting. Meanwhile Ruston police pursue leads in December burglaries and holiday vandalisms as a pellet pistol found at Tardware shop yields no prints.
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Don C. McCormack
Red Cross
Bon C. Mmccormack
McCormack Supply Company
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
American Red Cross
Bob DuFour
Red Cross Fund
Ely
Parish
Dudley Cowan
Man- Aithe
Southern Bal Telephaneiograph Co
Roy Tailey
Personne
0. Q. Osta
107th Dividend Declared By B and L Assn
The Ruston Building and Loan Association board declared its 107th dividend at 3.5 percent annual, payable January 1, 1989, totaling about $56,500 and lifting total dividends to over $110,000 for 1858. Officers include WA Marbury president and Roy Fraser secretary-treasurer with directors J. W. Mode, Ragan Madden, and Add Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Building and Loan Association
Troy Mrager
WA. Marbury
John P. Oynham
Roy Fraser
J. W. Mode
Ragan Madden
Add Thompson
Cheeters
Final Rites Held For Hire Native
Final rites were conducted for Hire Native Torry Oxford of Monroe who died Sunday at Federated Memorial Hospital. Services were at Kilpatrick's Chapel with burial in Buckner Cemetery. Survived by a son, several siblings, a daughter in law, grandchildren, and relatives in New Orleans, Marshall and Heckville.
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Torry
Oxford
DeSiard
Monroe
Confederate Memorial Hospital
Wis
Ken
Parish Free From Fires Last Week in Lincoln Parish
Forest Ranger Frank J. Gibson reports no fires in Lincoln parish over the past week but cautions that light rain will not halt fires. He warns a brief dry spell could return forests to a tinderbox state and urges a green year in the woods.
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Parish
Frank J. Gibson
Lincoln Parish
Rites Held Dec 24 For Choudrant Man
Funeral services were held December 24 for Butcher of Choudrant who died December 23 at his residence after a short illness. Rev. Davis officiated at Joilpa trick Funeral Tome chapel with Rev. Gevarne Goodie assisting. Survived by his widow, several children and grandchildren. services under Rit patiel's of Ruston.
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Choudrant Man
Dig
Ilkins
Joilpatrick
Davis
Gevarne 8
Goodie
Harial
di Oihe Sitley
Tai Eeneteey
Ritpatiel's
Ruston
Mr. Tithing
Wiedow
Mikitts
Eh Wey
Dhres Talleathers
Vuwal Holstewt
Herman Stulalead
Corpus Christi
Clynstead
Tex
Agnes Davis
Amd
4-H Club pigs feed for Baton Rouge spring show
Four H clubs report members including Kavanaugh Stewart Junier Barnet Hanna and others have purchased pigs for the spring show in Baton Rouge. Dates announced for Louisiana Market Poultry Show with entry details and show dates set for February 7 and March 31. Parish advisory group discusses project planning to address closing a recent budget and resource concerns.
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Forlowuy
Louisiani
Alexendria
Veterans urged to switch GI policies under new law
Lincoln Parish Service Officer Chariel Carter announces a new 1959 law offering three options for Korean veterans with five year GI term policies. Veterans may exchange to a five year limited convertible policy, convert to six permanent plans, or keep current policy. Office location given in Lincoln Parish Courthouse.
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Chariel
Carter
Lincoln Pareish
National Life Insurance
Lincoln Parish Service Office
Department of Veterans Affairs
Grant Rites Held At Alabama Church
Sam Grant of Downsville died Thursday after a brief illness at a Ruston clinic. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at Alabama Presbyterian Church with ministers officiating. Burial followed at Sibley Cemetery in Kilpatrick's Funeral Home arrangements. Survivors include three daughters, three sons, two sisters, and five grandchildren.
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Grant
Alabama Church
Sam Grant
Tlyedrold
Downsville
Ruston
Alabama Presbyterian Church
W. R. Gies
L. O'Neal
Mcfadden
Sibley, Cemetery
Kilpatrick
F. Barnes
Choudrant
Carl Rachel
Alexandria
I. R. Morgan
Pittsburg
Alphin Grant
John W. Grant
Lake Charles
J. 4
Overpass Under Construction to Improve Access to New Highway
Passman Sees States Rights Victory as Arkansas Congressman-Elect Seated Politically charged remarks warn of Southern struggle after 1954 ruling. He predicts Republicans and Democrats will clash over civil rights and House Rules changes. Eisenhower aides expected to push civil rights legislation in the new session.
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Vienna St
David Kotor
Passman
South
Ark
Pasamian
House
Fron Ahier Keviows
Washington
Iso
Supreme Courts
Congress
Sat
Eisenhower
Democratic
Gleneral Rogers
Otherisenhower
Fron
Ruston
Leatsie
Reston
Austen
Tentonsitest
Viena Street
Palmerville
Jong Winge
Iway
Trente
Vienna
Viena Stree
Steve Taylor to Lead Temple Revival Music
Steve Taylor will lead music for a Temple Baptist revival in Temple beginning January 4. Taylor, a Greenville, South Carolina native, has assisted Rev. Angel Martinez in four years of revivals. Martinez will preach the revival, which runs through Sunday night January 11.
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Temple Baptist Church
Steve ‘"Taylor
Taylor
Greenville
South Carolina
Angel Martinez
Aartinez
Taxdor
Temple Church
Ruston High School Vandalism During Christmas Break
Ruston High School was entered during holidays with vandals tampering a vial and damaging three soft drink machines. The break, discovered Saturday, prompted police to question several juveniles believed involved. no arrests reported.
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R. G. Hanchey
Ruston High School
Diana
Maecies
Jnvenies
Belene
Pyar
Ruston National Guard Unit Holds 13th Annual Roll Call
Ruston National Guard members gathered Thursday for the unit's 13th annual roll call event honoring past service in World War II. The ceremony featured Colonel Mebterde and other veterans, reflecting on duty and sacrifice.
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Ruston National Guard
Mothers of Habitats
Neylinniads Gia
Barteuy 2
20Th Coast
Irs
Vali
Cale Lane
Rites Held Thursday for Chelette Infant
A small funeral was conducted Thursday for the Chelette infant. Relatives and community members attended as grief counselors offered support. The family requests privacy while they mourn and adjust to their loss.
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Chelette
Extension Dealers Meeting Highlights TIPS FROM EXTENSION TRIPS
A fragmented report outlines a dealers meeting led by F O LeVasseur with notes on topics including extension plans, attendees, and potential officer roles. The piece mentions a veteran chess event and a university venue, with discussions of state policies and speaker lineups. The account preserves names and places as readable, though many details remain unclear due to OCR issues.
County Supervisors Announce Emergency Farm Loan Aid
County officials announce emergency loan aid for farmers harmed by excessive rainfall floods and hot seasons. Eligible applicants must show sound basis for credit and potential repayment from farm income. refinancing not allowed except for liens on equipment and livestock depreciation. Applications available at Farm Service Agency offices in Farmerville and Ruston Rainwater Building on weekdays mornings.
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William
Alexanday
Focal Frmners Blome
Ruston
Ruston Publicized in Trade Magazine
Furniture Company received publicity in the December issue of Byofi¢ Builder, a trade publication of the Louisville Power and Light Company. The magazine included a feature on the recent Hemenway San grand opening sale, noting the sale was announced in a six page meeting of the Leger.
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Sul Furniture Company
Loulsi¢ng Power and Light Company
Magasine
Leger
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Tocn Insurance
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Noe
B and L Assn
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