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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

4

District Court Fines Involving Drunk Driving And Violations

Court session led by Judge J. R. Dawkins imposed 1,325 dollars in total fines and costs. Huey Green received 350 dollars plus costs and 125 days in jail for second offense drunk driving, while L. C. Elliot was fined 300 dollars and 60 days in jail. Harmon Martin 50 dollars, Tommy Underwood 59 dollars, Herbert Lee Holland 50 dollars, and Willie Pierce 400 dollars plus 120 days in jail for various driving offences. Chester A. Lewis 25 dollars for disturbing the peace. Duncan Allen Williams 100 dollars and 60 days in jail for no driver’s license.

J. R. Dawkins Huey Green L. C. Elliot Harmon Martin Tommy Underwood Herbert Lee Holland Willie Pierce Chester A. Lewis Duncan Allen Williams

Six Fined By City Judge In Monday Court

City Judge Fred Jones tried six cases Monday. Eloise Nix paid 15 dollars and costs for appearing intoxicated in public. Oliver Simmons was fined 15 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace by intoxicated appearance. Charles Kendrick faced 35 dollars and costs for reckless motor vehicle operation. Willie Kimble also paid 15 dollars and costs for intoxicated disturbance. Ernest Sanders paid 15 dollars while R W Lynaum failed to appear for arraignment. a cash bond of 35 dollars deposited here was forfeited.

Fred Jones Eloise Nix Oliver Simmons Charles Kendrick Willie Kimble Ernest Sanders R. W. Lynaum

Dr Wayne Robichaux Named President of Recreation Group

Dr Wayne Robichaux associate specialist in sociology with LSU Agricultural Extension Service has been named president of the Louisiana Recreation Association. Officers for the coming year were elected at the recent annual meeting of the association.

Baton Rouge Wayne Robichaux Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service Louisiana Recreation Association As- Eer

Funeral Held for Mrs. L. Stallings Former Resident

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church in Grayson for Mrs. Tayelia Stallings 77 who died Saturday morning in St. Francis Hospital. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Survivors include son G. T. Melton of Lidke Rock Ark, two brothers Lou Staples Ruston and John Staples Jackson Miss, two sisters Miss Addie Staples Grayson and Mrs. Emily Lee Los Angeles, and one granddaughter. Mrs. Stallings was born and raised in Ruston.

Grayson Tayelia Stallings St. Francis Hospital Greenwood Cemetery Ruston Whice G. T. Melton Lidke Rock Ark Lou Staples John Staples Jackson Miss Addie Staples Emily Lee Los Angeles Calif

Tech Singers Set Concerts TV Appearance

The Louisiana Tech Men's Glee Club, led by Professor Tollinghuisen with Helen Tucker as accompanist, performed for Dorado High School at 10:30 AM, then for Crossett High at 1 PM, and Hamburg High at 2:20 PM on January 10. On return to Ruston, they delivered a 11 minute TV segment on KNOE-TV at 5 PM. Police link a drug store burglary in San Antonio to a suspect after a hangover.

Louisiana Tech Arkansas ‘Sehonts Collegins Me. A. KE. Tollinghuisen Helen Tucker Wooldrithte Lt Dorado High School Crassett Crossett Wish School Hamburg Ark Ruston Glee Club Knoe-Tv At & P.m. Nde

Officials Named to Recreation Association Roles

In Baton Rouge the New Orleans Recreation Department named Dave Schowermann as vice president. Judy Mornhaker, supervisor at City Park Recreation Center in Baton Rouge, was chosen secretary and treasurer.

Baton Rouge Dave Schowermann New Orleans

North Central Louisiana oil and gas completions listed

A Rog detailing five completions in North Central Louisiana with others in Lincoln Parish and surrounding parishes. Entries include Calhoun, Ruston, Unionville, Bienville and Jackson Parish fields, with depths from about 2,000 to 10,000 feet and gas or condensate outcomes. Notable wells include Newton H Kavanagh south of Clay with gas at 7,875 feet and several Calhoun and Monroe area fields with open-flow gas shows.

Richard Nodson Kleader Union Parish Louisiana Bienville Parish Newton WW Kavaniashwell Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Lincoln Parish Calhoun Field Gull OW Corp Calhoun Ruston Field Pura OW Co Colvin Jeralion Simshary C. Trahan G. &. Simpson Unionville Grisby McCord Shadow Bear Creek Jack W. Grisby Bienville Tedal Brycekind Field Calif. Co Jackson Parish Wildcats Barnwell Drilling Co Barnwell-Anders Chatham Barnwell-Martin Timber Co A. J. Hodges Industries Inc R. Jones Vernon Barnwell Drilling Co. Inc Barnwell Continental Can Co la, Gas Co Newton H. Kavanaugd Clay Field Ark Gas Co Boyd Estate Cartwright Field Jelt Drilling Co Tremont Lumber Co Quachita Parish Discovery-Cheniere Paul FL McBride Jr Laura Wiltz Monroe Gul Oil Corp Calhoun Unit Gulf Oi Corp Calhoun 19 Chenicre Creek Pan American Petroleum Corp Olin Mathieson Inc West Monroe Monroe Field Crescent Production Co Fred W. Huenefeld United Carbon Co C-20 Union Producing Co Union Producing Co Olin Gas Transmission Corp Fee

Chamber Banquet Tickets Go On Sale

W. W. Durden Sr. announces tickets for the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet are on sale this week. Guest speaker is Dr. Charles L. Allen of First Methodist Church Houston. Members and last year's seat holders can buy for 10 days, then remaining tickets go on a first come, first served basis after January 21.

Chamber of Commerce W. W. Durden Sr Chamber Charles L. Allen Plaster of First Methodist Church Houston, Tex Durden

2500 Items Collected in Lions Drive

Ruston residents answered the Lions Club drive sending glasses to India. Official reports show about 200 complete eyeglass sets, over 2,000 lenses, 100 frames without lenses, 150 assorted temples, and four boxes of usable bits. Horline thanked the public and committee members Gulvin and bedeven for their work.

Ruston Lions Club India Tom Vertine Electrmian Joek T. Kelly Lions Ou Grove Herline Horline Coceil Gulvin Bedeven Cil Ine di

Jaycees Urge Nominees For Man of Year

Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce asks residents to submit nominations for the Young Man of the Year for consideration by the Jaycees. The Distinguished Service Award will be given at the annual banquet January 19 in the Tech Student Center with Lt. Gov. Aycock as guest speaker.

Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Tech Student Center Ruston Daily Leader Aycock Louisiana

Civil Service Exams Slated for February 1961

State Civil Service announces February tests for Industrial Field Representative Junior Livestock Loan Field Representative Milk Technician Probation and Parole Officer I Probation and Parole Officer IL Rental Project Manager and Secretary. Some positions do not require written tests including Grounds Supervisor Industrial School Worker Librarian Police Laboratory Technician and Students Residence Housemother. Hammett sued that exams will be given February 11 if enough candidates are scheduled from his area. Applicants must file applications with the Department of Civil Service by 12:00 p.m. January 27, 1961. Information and forms available from local offices or by mail to Department of Civil Service Baton Rouge.

Cretary My. Th Hammett Direetor Union Parish Trade School Department of Civil Service P. O. Box Air Capitol Station Talon Rouge Louisiana Parish Welfare Veterans' Service Office True School P. Q Baton Rouge

Jaycee Banquet Seeks Nominations for Man of the Year

Morris Din urges broad input as Jaycee seeks nominations for the year’s Man of the Year. Tickets at $2.50 per plate available from Jaycee members. public attendance invited. Last year’s winner was Jimmy Carter.

Morris Din Jimmy Carter

Golden Anniversary Observed by Smiths in Greenville

Mrs. Vv. C. Larance reports the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ardis Smith in Greenville Sunday. Attended by Mr. and Mrs. RS. Larante and others from Rose ton, they later visited Wesley Jones at Point La and met their daughter Jean and her family. Several local couples visited Monore and Minden areas. pastor Jerry Means was present for services after a conference in Minnesota.

Vv. C. Larance RS. Larante Frank Roane Floyd Rinehart Roseton Ardis Smith Greenville Wesley Jones Point, la Jean Fred Lavance Larry T. A. Lavance Phurstay Kimp Upehpreh R. EF. Upchurch Bastrap R. FE Upchurch Don John FE Susie Monror Jerry Means Minnesota Lane Colvin Vi C. Laranee

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