C of C Officers Elected In First Meeting Of Year
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce elected Fred Jones as president along with Lucius McCiehee, Moreland Lewis, and Roy Fraser to office for 1959. Howard Smith reported a bank balance of 1065.40 with a membership drive planned. Do Barr from Retail Merchants outlined parade results and Lincoln Enterprises showcased picnic jugs. Tickets for the Chamber banquet go on sale January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Chamber of Conmerce
Durin
Fred Jones
Lucius McCiehee
Moreland Lewis
Roy Fraser
Chamber
Howard Smith
Me Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Enterprises
Diamond Tdust
Lincoln Enterprise
Ruston
Diamond Industries
School Board weighs scholastic awards plan at December meeting
The School Board heard from parish principals at Euston High on December 16 about proposals to award scholastic achievement. They outlined issues to resolve before implementation, including balancing grades with educational development, recognizing related meritorious work, and deciding authority and parental influence. The group plans another meeting with the Board to finalize plans.
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Euston High School
Three New Buildings At Tech Namec
Louisiana Tech received State Board approval for three new buildings. A women’s dormitory occupied last fall will be Ruby B H Pearce Wall. Two men’s dormitories to connect units are Jenkins Hall and McFarland Hall, honoring F. Jenkins and Ro An McFarland. Names proposed by Louisiana Tech Alumni Association.
Dudley Cowan Opens Red Cross Advance Gifts Drive
Dudley Cowan, manager of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph and chairman of the Advancing Gifts for the American Red Cross fund drive in Lincoln Parish, started the campaign with plans to contact every businessman in Ruston and Alexandria parishes. He aims to have all advanced gifts for the Mineola parish chapter turned in by the end of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Cowan
Southern Bell ‘Telephone
Ely
Granly Company
American Red Cross
Tlinvoli Parish
Tiuston
Bob Dukaur
Mineola Parish
Cowan
Ruston Apt
Knvuln
James J Harvey 22 Succumbs At Home Rites Sat
Funeral services were held Saturday morning for James J Harvey 22 who died at his home near Quitman after a lengthy illness. The 10 a.m. service occurred at Highway Chapel Church of God on the Rus ton highway near Quitman with Rev W P Ansell and Rev Joe Pace officiating. Burial was in Mt Olive Cemetery, under Ndsmunds Funeral Home of Janesboro. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Jimmy T L Harvey and his paternal grandmother Mrs J Fy slavery, both of Quitman.
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James J. Harvey
Quitman
Highway Chapel Church of Cod
Ruston Highway
W. PP. Ansell
Joe Pace
Mt. Olive
Ndsmunds Funeral Home
Janesboro
Mr. Harvey
Jimmy TL. Harvey
J. Fy
Slavey
Mrs Boatright Loses Brother in Farmerville Funeral
Mrs Odessa Dean of Farmerville dies after long illness. Funeral held at Farmerville Church of Christ with Rev Ken Beandlye and Rev B C Bailey. Burial in Taylor Cemetery near Farmerville. Survivors include widow, son C Dean of Shreveport, five daughters, two brothers, one sister, eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arranged by Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home of Farmerville.
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Farmerville Church
First Baby Born Sat To Waleks
Ruston's first new resident for 1939 is Karen Edna Walek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walek of Ag Drive in Vetville. She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces at birth Saturday January 3 at 6 30 p.m. Delivering surgeon was Dr Kim Bell. Father is a Tech student. Local merchants present gifts include milk from Pine Ridge Jersey Farm, a $5 savings account from Ruston Shire Bank, shoes from Dodds Shoes, baby food from Piggly Wiggly, diapers from Beall's, laundry from O K Cleaners, free photo from Woodward Studios, and a year subscription to the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batty Walek
Karen Edna
Thomas-Kimbell Clinic
Carl Walck
Tech
Ruston Merchants
David Kotor
Ruston
Karen Edna Walek
Carl Walek
Lite
Miss Walek
rhonas-Kimbell’ Clinic
Kimbell
Mr. Walek
Pine Ridge Jersey
Ritchie’s
Dodds
Piggly Wiggly
Beall's
O. K. Cleaners
Woodward ‘Studios
Ruston Building and Loan Association
McCormack Supply
Cupp’s
Miss Wilek
Bernice Citizens Council Meeting Set for January 9
The Bernice Citizens Council will meet Friday January 9 at 7 30 p m in the Bernice high school auditorium. A speaker and refreshments are planned and officials urge large attendance. The 1956 and 1957 member counts are noted with 125 in 1955 and 414 in 1956. 1958 membership lists are due to Secretary of State Wade O Marija Jr. as required by law.
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Bernice
Counc
Bernice High School
Bernice Council
Wade O. Marija, Jr
4 H Club Health and Safety Projects Overview
John P. Bean outlines 4 H health and safety projects for 4 H clubs. Health emphasizes habits, immunization, grooming, and physical and mental checks to keep children energetic and CHEERFUL. Safety focuses on hazard recognition at home, in buildings, yards, barns, vehicles, machinery, livestock, and transportation to create a safer community.
No Deaths Recorded For Area
Ruston and Lincoln Parish report a rare year end with no traffic fatalities during Yule and New Year holidays. Only one notable incident occurred on Bonner Street when a Standard Coffee Co. truck collided with a 1958 Chevrolet driven by Billy Joe Smith. Mrs. Smith suffered minor bruising, not requiring hospital care. Exey B. Creech was treated and released with bruising to the left side. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Lincoln Parist
Standard Coffee Co
Bonner St
Billy Joe Smith
Choudrant
Exey B. Creech
Jonesboro
Joan Smith
Creech
Thomas Kimbell Clinic
Legion Meeting Held Last Night
Post Commander Dith Veazey called a special meeting of the executive committee for Thursday at 7 at the Legion Home. Spring plans for the council post and selection of delegates to the Mid Winter Conference at Lafayette on January 24 were discussed. Veazey promised a short meeting so basketball fans could attend the Tech Arkansas Tech game at 8 in Tech Memorial Gym.
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Dith Veazey
Thurs
Legion
Lafayette
Veazey
Tech
Arkansas Tech
Gymnasiwin
Funds For Land Purchase At Tech Granted By Board
State liquidation board approves funds for Louisiana Tech to purchase 3% acres for expansion in Baton Rouge. Gov Earl K Long chairs the meeting. grants await legislative mail ballot approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
State Board of Liquidation
Louisiana Tech
Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Lincoln Courts Recommended By Hines Institute
ITHACA New York special report notes Lincoln Hohol Counts praised in the 1959 Duncan Hines Lodging for a Night edition. Lincoln Court is listed among 4 percent of the lodging places chosen from about 100 000 across North America. Roy R Park Duncan Hines Institute vicepresident says the selection honors the establishment. A second Duncan Hines book Adventures in Good Rating lists 3 500 best places to stay.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Lincoln Hohol
Duncan Mines
Ruston
Duncan Hines
North America
Roy Ii. Park
Duncan Hines Institute
N. Y
School Board adjusts budget after legislative funding
Lincoln parish School Board met Monday to align the district budget with recent legislative appropriations totaling 110 321.28 and higher per student library book expenditures. Superintendent Emmons reported on fire marshal inspection results, a proposed special tax renewal, Ruston High renovation progress, and vaccination requirements for entering students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelle Emmons
Lincoln Board
Emmons
Eimons
Ruston High School
Whire
T. Woortard
Julia King
Tico
Nas
King
Ligzie Riser
Louisiana Teachers’ Association
Lincoln Parish
Seaves
Parish Wealth Unit
Fire Chief Warns Against Thawing Pipes With Fire
Fire Chief Jimmy Mabry cautions Ruston residents not to thaw frozen water pipes themselves. He notes people use paper fires around pipes creating obvious fire hazards and fears a future near-catastrophe when the department may not save the home. He urges calling 4 plumbers rather than attempting DIY thawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Mabry
Ruston
Mabry
Dubach District Head Named By Southwest Gas Co
A. 3, Johnson has been appointed district superintendent for the Dubach district of Southwest Gas Processing Company effective January 1, 1954. Mix L. Riley, Vice President and General Manager, announced the promotion from his former role as Assistant Superintendent. Johnson has been with Lowilwest since 1847, starting as a Dehydration Plant Operator and advancing through operating and supervisory posts in the 200,000 AIC Sat west-Feazel Gasoline Plant and field drilling operations.
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A. 3
Johnson
Dubach
Southwest Gas Procuring Company, Inc
Mule
Mix L. Riley
Aad
Lowilwest
Civil Service Exam Announced For Federal Posts
February tests will include State Civil Service examinations. Officials list positions such as Assistant State Property Manager and Harbor Police Chivery. Director G. Moreland says exams will be held and applications must be filed with the Department of State Civil Service before 5:00 p.m. on the final date January 2 at Box 4095, Baton Rouge.
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Harbor Potice Chivty T Hospital
Tatake
G. 1 Moreland
Union Parish Trade School
Department of State Civil Service
Bae
Rouge
Nal
Henry G. Riser Receives Red Cross Award
Henry G. Riser executive director and public relations officer for the Lincoln Parish American Red Cross in Ruston has earned a national citation for articles about the Red Cross in the Ruston Daily Leader. The award, signed by General Alfred M. Guenther, honors public attention to the Red Cross 100 year record and future programs.
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Henry G. Riser
Riser - Road
Lincoln Parish
The
American Red Cross
Washington, D.C
Ruston Daily Leader
Red Cross
Bob
DuFour
Alfred M. Guenther
American National Red Cross Organization
Ruston
Henry Riser
Tie
Jackson Singers To Meet Sunday
The Jackson Parish Singing Convention will meet Sunday January 11 at Bear Creek Methodist, miles southwest of Quitman. Singing begins at 1 30 p.m. All gospel lovers are invited. Many good singers are promised to attend, says president George Pate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Parish
Bear Creek Methodist
Quitman
George Pate
Cattlemen Hear Francioni Talk At Louisiana Tech
Professor Ad B Francioni will discuss cattle industry and management after a barbecue supper Thursday evening January 75 at 7 30 at the Louisiana Tech Agriculture Building. He is a veteran speaker noted for entertaining stories. The meeting marks the year start and includes membership renewal and officer elections for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. B. Francioni
Brancioni
Animiut
Catire
Louisiana ‘Tech Agriculture Build
Shreveport
Princient
Spaker
Te Las Haasht
Francioni
Snow
Luisi Guna
VFW To Have First Meeting Of New Year
VFW members gather at the Memorial Park VFW home on Thursday at 7 PM for the first 1959 planning meeting. Commander McCormack says plans will be formulated for the year and hopes for a large turnout to assist in organizing post activities.
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VFW
Memorial Park
Fire report notes single acre burn in Douglas area
Forest Ranger Frankis Guigan reports one fire last week burning one acre of grass land in the Douglas community. Ranger Gibson notes no measurable rain in 40 days and warns of fire danger urging precautions after recent California fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankis Guigan
Graasland
Douglas
Gibson
Ragadi
California
Final Rites Held For Mrs DeFreese
Funeral services were held today for Mrs Odessa Be Freese 62 of Ruston after a length of illness. She died at Pigres General Home. Mrs DeFreese was a native of Texas and a member of the Baptist church. Rev A H Johnson officiated at Darby Chapel with burial in Greenwood cemetery under Darby’s Funeral Home of Ruston directing. Pallbearers were Frapy Adkins Brooks Hollis Rognie Magney Ennis Holloway Ray Samlin and AW Edwards, all La Tech employees. She is survived by two sons Lawrence and Freese of Ruston and Sam H Smith of Dar, and several grandchildren.
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Odessa BeFreese
Pigres Geal
DeFreese
the Baptist Church
Texas
Darby Chapel
A. H. Johnson
Manuel Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Darby
Pascral
Ruston
Frapy Adkins
Brooks Hollis
Rognie Maqney
Ennis Holloway
Ray’ Samlin
AW. O. Edwards, AU
la ‘Tech
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Do. E. Barr
Retail Merchants Assn
Chamber of Commeres
Tech Namec
Rites
Odessa de- Farmerville
Lizzie Boatright
Dern
Waleks
Miss’ Walek
Alle
Bernice Citizens’ Council
John P. Bean
Melinda Berry
New York City
Stillwater, Okta
Shanerigun Cored
Lincoln Courts
Hines Institute
Tiphuis
Central Railreal
Ie Ruston High School
Davis
Simpson
Simpson Plat
Pueh’s
City of
R. L. Rapp
Teeh
Davis and Simpson
Adden
Southwest Gas Co
Henry
Risur
Chence Faulk
Tie University
Rust
Wity Hall
Smith
Star
Jack Ritchie
B. Rogers Producing
Ccto
Jackson Singers
F. O. LeVasseur County
Fey Drir
Gien Chirk
Gluck Une Bridie Club
Youn Ulm. Otk
Ranger
Mrs. DeFreese
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