First white baby born in Lincoln parish in 1960
James Hal Barker, born January 2 at 7 25 a m to Dr Hal B Barker and Mrs Barker of Victory Bri n Lincoln parish, weighs seven pounds four ounces. The Barkers will receive gifts from local merchants including canned Pet mil le, a sterling silver feeding spoon, laundry service, photos, milk supply, film and flashbulbs, and a hospital ambulance service offer. The couple’s elder and mother Reby Cattsey are reported as doing well.
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Aington
Punemester
James Hal Barker
Hal B. Barker
Victory Briin
Barkers
Emergehants of
Ruston
James Hal
Bainers
Reby Cattsey
Thoraskinshell
Eli
Dy. Barker
Louishata Tees
Lincoln Parish
Double S. Market
Grigsby Jewelers
OK Cleaners
Ritches
Joe Richardson
Ruston Daily Leader
Oamionth
Pine Ridge Jersey
Marly Ages
9Th Savings
Ruston State Bank & ‘Trust Co
J. C. Penney Co
Beall’s
Spears-imbell
James Hel
H. B. Barker
Barker
Ruby Gausey
Louisiana Tech
Phoerline
Don Rockett ASC Manager Succumbs
Don L. Rockett 45 district manager of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service died Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Spears Kimbell Funeral Chapel with Rev Rel Gray officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include widow Eleanor Rockett of Ruston and three sons Robin Gayland and Brian, plus parents and siblings in Rayville and nearby cities.
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Agricutural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Don L. Rockett
Spears
Kimbell
Rel Gray
Greenwood Cemetery
Eleanor Rockette
Ruston
Robin
Gayland
Brian
Wlw
Rockett
Rayville
Ralph
Richard Rockett
Hilda Branch
Betty Sue Kilpatricks
Baton Rouge
Mary Alice Q. Quinn
Houston
Texas
Rev Marvin Jones Called As Pastor Of Cook Church
Rev Marvin Jones will become pastor of Cook Baptist Church on Marvin Jones Road. He currently directs at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston and will assume duties Sunday January 17. The church is remodeling the parsonage with a breakfast room new tiling ceilings and furnaces. Jones has pastored in Mississippi and Arkansas and did missionary work in Arizona. He is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Seminary and has a wife and three children Angela Deborth and Jerry. An interim pastor, Rev Max Lee, a LSU student, has led since December 1.
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Marvin Jones
Cook Church
Cook Baptist Church
Cooktown Road
Jones
Temple Baptist Church
Ruston
David Cook
Mississippi
Arkansas
Arizona
New Orleans
Louisiana Tech Tau Beta Pi Initiation Report
Students at Louisiana Tech were initiated into the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society in Bogard Hall lounge. The ceremony followed months of pledges’ work and included a midnight to 6 am engineering aptitude test. Active members provided coffee and donuts during the exam.
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Nate
Louisiana Tech Reegally
Tau
On. Ing
Bogard Hall
New
Ave
Alexandtriny
Rd Morgayy Jennings
Robert Keri Memphis
Dave AL Riggs
Mono
Ronald Spillers
Spencer
Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Bi
Lehigh University
Louisiana Gamma
Louisiana Tech
Lincoln Parish Home Demonstration Clubs Schedule January Meetings
Home Demonstration Clubs in Lincoln parish plan January sessions on family counseling. Meetings listed across towns include Burgesville Cooktown Greenville Oak Grove Vienna Choudrant Hico and others with hostesses and dates in January. The Cooktown club will hold a March of Dimes auction on January and the council will meet January Yeo to install officers and recognize members at the extension office.
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Lincoln Parish
Ona Blondin
Burgesville
J. Ay Rinehart
Barnet Springs
Demonstraion Kitchen
Frank Graves
Cooktown
R. 2
Ue Bach
Archie Colvin
Aulonh
Risev
J. C. Patton
Home Demonstration Council
Simsbory Home
Nusi
Dean Named Nazarene's New Pastor
Rev R V Dean was installed as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in town late last month after transferring from Jefferson Texas. The Deans have three children Kathy 5 Karen 5 and Randy 3.
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R. V. Dean
Church of the Nazarene
Dean
Jefferson
Texas
Kathy
Karen
Randy
4-H January meetings cover sewing and tools
Lincoln parish 4-H clubs plan January sessions on sewing and hand tool care. Buck Green lists dates for Choudrant, A. E. Phillips, Hillcrest Eastand, Ruston, Simsboro and Dubach clubs across January. Chickens of Tomorrow contest hatch Feb 1-5. show dates Mar 29-31. parish Achievement Day March 26.
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Lincoln Parish
Buck Green
Choudrant
A. E. Phillips
Hillcrest
Eastand
Iffee
Ruston
Simsboro
Ruston High School
Dubach
J C Wagon to Speak at Legion Meet
John C Wagon of Farmer Ville will address the American Legion gathering at Legion Home Thursday night at 7 30. Wagon serves as judge advocate for Louisiana Department of the American Legion.
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J. C
Legion Meet
eCominancer
Aggravated Assault Charge Involving Billy Davis
A man identified as Billy Davis, known as a Negro, faced aggravated assault charges after forcing entry into a residence where a baby-sitter was present. The case was heard by City Judge Pree Wo. Jones Davis, who has a prior criminal record, with related mentions of past offenses and transportation to parish roads for previous acts.
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Buyavis
Negro Et Tis
Lewis Street
Pree Wo
Jones Davis
Taree Meares
Angola
Yerark
Joxsautts
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Holloway held in Vienna
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Kilpatrick's chapel for Mrs. Gertrude Pollowsy Holloway 84 who died Friday in Monroe after a lengthy illness. Rev. James F. Gray officiated with burial in Vienna cemetery. Survivors include three sons Roy West Holloway of Vienna and Charley Holloway of Corpus Christi Texas and one grandchild.
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Kilpatrick
Gertrude Pollowsy
Monroe
James F. Gray
Vienna
Definite Plans for Lincoln Parish Scholarship Award Made
Lincoln Parish School Board discussed final details for a student scholarship program at its Monday meeting. A committee from local service clubs will expedite the plan, with a banquet in April to honor qualifying students. Awards range from plaques to letter jackets. tests and grades will determine eligibility.
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Lincoln Parish
Tom Judie
In‘struction
Varerous
Ruston Services Clubs
Jurlel
Arrangements for Seed Sweet Potatoes Ahead
County Agent TF LeVASSEL A outlines early steps for seed sweet potatoes amid soil borne trots and new weevil findings. Highlights include S.A. seed foundation program via Chase Louisiana, available varieties at the Research Center, and treatment steps to curb sail rot and other diseases.
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Avzain
1S.A. Drum
Chase, la
Allie
Botta Riew
Cooperskin
Howson
First Negro Baby Of Year Is Born In Ruston
A historic Ruston report notes the birth of the first Negro baby of the year. The fragmentary item hints at gifts and local ceremonies but is heavily garbled, preserving only scattered names, places, and dated rituals.
Senate and Police Jury Races Draw Parish Voters Saturday
Lincoln Parish voters head to the polls Saturday to choose a state senator for Lincoln and Union parishes and a police juror. Contests also include races for agriculture and migration commissioner, register of state lands, and other statewide posts with several candidates listed.
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Lincoln Parish
Weil
Polly Saturiy
Orion
Lincoln
Union
Parish
Ties
Parbih
Roy
My Talsley
Py. R. Patton
Bent
Cateswell
Jim Hy
Davis
Delesaeps
Pemoande
Othee
Ghaddy’ Aycock
George Rowden
Heulena Érners Murlon
Henderson
Ftoy
Ul, Pewee
Chorge Wi Shannan
Agericulture
Peel OC Denter
Eden Anpatr Moore
Register of State
Laes
Rutus
Mayes
Pavl Pail
Tale
Nault Ad Houglas
Ates
Farmerville Crash Leaves Teen in Critical Condition
Four teenagers were injured in a car crash one mile north of Farmerville. Dawn Tucker, 16, was listed in critical condition at Madison Hospital with severe shock, chest injuries, a crushed pelvis, and multiple fractures. Other injured included Ann Tucker with a broken arm, Shines Piel with a sprained wrist, and Nua Tucker pregnant with other minor injuries. One passenger, William Stredes of Longview Texas, was not injured. The car collision occurred near Kinerville as the four rode in the vehicle.
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Teamuseawhels
Farmerville
Maton Hospital
Jef T
Kinmerville
Te Hospith
Dawn Toker
Une Mix
Dewell Tucker
Barnerville
Ann Tanker
Piel
Nua Tucker
al Ave
Paneseniger
Cae
Willian Doe Stredes
Texx
Bal Dude
Caume
Blaze Causes 2,500 Dollar Mill Fire
A mill sustained 2,500 dollars in damage due to a blaze described as a serious fire event. The cause and exact origin are not clearly documented in the readable portion, but authorities investigated and noted consequences to storage and related facilities.
George Allen Smith Riles Tuesday At Beulah Church
George Allen Smith riled Tuesday at Beulah Church Beulah Methodist Church Calhoun. Mr Smith who resided as hondevit for many years died Monday afternoon in a Monroe nursing home. Burial took place at Teality Cemetery with Mulhenra's tine rat Mowe attic.
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George Allen Smith Riles
Beulah Church
Tae George Hen Spit
Beulah Methodist Chareh
Calhoun
Snide
Hondevit
Monroe
Burkit
Teality Cemetery
Mulhenra
Smith
Funeral Services Saturday Morn For Thomas Greer
Funeral services are planned Saturday morning for Thomas Greer. The obituary notes his age and death occurred recently, with arrangements at a local chapel and burial at a nearby cemetery. The service details reference a Rev. Jolsen and a funeral home, with internment to follow for the departed.
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Thomas Greer
Amanda Holl Rites Tuesday At Sikes
Amanda Holl, 84, of Sikes, died after a period of illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday at Sikes with burial to follow at a local cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Elmwood Funeral Home.
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Amanda Holl
Sikes
Dimes Drive Benefit Movie To Beat Dixie Saturday
A community event titled Dimes Drive Benefit Movie To Beat Dixie is planned for Saturday. Sponsors include local groups and venues, with proceeds supporting nursing services and related relief efforts amid ongoing forest fire concerns.
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Dimes Drive
Dixie
Nurs Wines
Seerpeday Jaantry
Passman Returns to U S Congress After Election
Congressman Passman plans to return to the U S Congress after the election. He says he will oppose civil rights proposals and federal school aid while supporting continued food control and agricultural regulation in the Mississippi Valley and other districts. He notes the opening session will begin next week with Senate and House actions focused on spending and sovereignty.
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Congress
U. 5
Wasttington
Monroe Sh
Tower Missisippi
House
Rites Scheduled For Father-in-Law Of Mrs Wallace
Bert Wallace 85 died early Thursday at Barnett Pox hospital in Kearney Nebraska. Funeral services will be held in Kearney where Mrs Mey Ehvine Wallace and Elaine Wallace will attend. Survivors include his wife two sons Dean of Omaha and Paul of Spokane, a daughter and grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Mavilyn and a son Richard.
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Bert
Vi) Wallace
Pox Hospital
Dearney
Nebriski
Widlacw
Dhede
Bert Wallace
Kearney
Ere Iwions
Omaha
Nebraska
Olam
Mavilyn
Richard
McGinty Addresses Winnfield Kiwanis Club
Gi W McClinty, professor of history and head of the department of social science at Louisiana Tech, spoke to the Winnfield Kiwanis Club on Wednesday. His topic was Bridges to progress, urging service and community improvement.
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Gi. W. McClinty
Louisiana Tees
Wiwanis Club
Winnlicht
Bros Vider
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