C of C Endorses Library Demonstration in Ruston
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce executive committee voted unanimously to support a parish library for Ruston and to renew the five mill maintenance tax plus a two mill repair and equipment tax for schools slated for a January 26 vote. Superintendent Morelle S non reported a need for six to eight new classrooms at Ruston High and two more at local elementary schools. Louisiana Tech president R J L Romo projected 5500 enrollment by 1971 if industry grows and dormitories expand. The chamber also endorsed watershed controls for Stowe and Cypress Creek and noted plans to seek a demonstration library.
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Chamber of Comimerg
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Ruston
Morelle Mm. Snon
Linesta Parish
Tuston High School
R. JL. Rono
Louisiana Tech
Tech
Lincoln Parish
Chamber
Stowe
Cypress Creek
Soil Conservation Service
Tech Commencement Speaker Will Be Rep Buddy Napper
Ruston Lincoln Parish representative Buddy Napper, an attorney and longtime civic leader, will headline Louisiana Tech’s commencement. Napper, married to Sara Baskin of Ruston, has eight years in the Legislature and has served on key committees. He attended Louisiana Tech and LSU Law, coached Ruston Legion baseball, and held leadership in Scouts and civic groups.
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Rep
Buddy Napper
Napper
Sara Baskin
Ruston
Susan
Katherine Louise
Trinity | Afethachist Church
U. S. Navy
South Pacific
American Letton
Ruston Legion
Oy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Louisiana Tech
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Buddy) Napper
Lincoln Parish
Louisiane
Fearley
Bec
Linsboro High School
Law School
Louisiana State University
House of Representatives
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Governor's Liaison
International Legislative Service
Lon Higher Education
Rotary Banquet Tickets For Louisiana Tech Football Event
Rotary club sponsors a football banquet in Kansas City with Eddie Williams supplying steaks for a Ruston firm. The event honors standout Bulldog alumni of 1989 and features a notable speaker. Tickets available from any Rotarian.
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Ruston
Eddie Willsis Packing Company
Kansas City
Louisiana Tech
Rotary Club
Bulldog
Eddie Williams
Louisiqna i
Isy
Stégill
Milai
Writers Club Meeting Set On Thursday
An open meeting of the Ruston Writers Club at city hall tonight will present Dr. John Artlis Cawthon in a talk on literature illustrated with his colored slides. Club chairman John Pp. Graham -- the program starts at seven sharp to avoid delaying the Richard Dyer Bennet concert at Howat auditorium. The club invites all interested in ideas on paper and those who prefer to study art rather than write.
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Ruston Writers Club
City Hall
John Artlis Cawthon
Club
John Pp. Graham
Richard Dyer-Bennet
Howat Auditorium
the Writers Club
Ariste
Voters Listed For Local Races In Ward And Precincts
The record shows names tied to ballot choices in ward and precinct voting. Officials Davis Morrison Aycock Bowdon Henderson Theriot Puarch Hannon commission slots include Agriculture Land Office Insurance and Police Jury. details describe polling procedures and custodian duties across state positions.
Police Jury Considers Public Library Demonstration Vote
Police Jury president John A Mitchell told residents the body will discuss a request for a public library demonstration and consider a vote at next month’s meeting. A plan to ask the state for a year long demonstration would gather local officials and groups to plan a possible program with funding and coordination.
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Police Jury
John.a. Mitchell
Citizens Today
D Arbonne Lake project bids opened in Louisiana
Bids opened by the Louisiana Department of Public Works show a low bid of 1 207 000 from Q L Sims Construction Co for the D Arbonne Lake project near Farmerville. Twenty one firms bid. Work to begin within 20 days, with completion in 600 days. The lake will cover about 14 700 acres with a 100 mile shoreline and an average depth around eight feet.
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Varbonne “Lake
D'Arbonne Lake
Lincoln
Union Parishes
Department of Public Works
Baton Rouge
Farmerville
Union
Q. L. Sims Construction Co
Hattiesburg
Miss
Tf. Fields
Palmerville
Jake
Maned Rabun
The
Lake Commission
Rabun
Fines and Jail Sentences From District Court
A district court session presided by Judge J R Dawkins disposed numerous criminal cases. Delt Curry paid 250 dollars and costs with 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to possession with intent to sell liquor. Davis Bass similarly fined 250 dollars and 60 days in jail for illegal liquor sales. Bud Barrett and Bubba Barrett received 60 days for fish poisoning. Jimmy Barrett pled not guilty. trial postponed due to witness illness. Annie Washington fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Sim Rugsilaie 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Peregely, a second offender for drink driving, fined 350 dollars, costs, and 125 days in jail with public work. Roy Doss pled guilty to simple arson. sentence deferred to Thursday. Leroy Robinson pled not guilty to reckless driving. trial set for Thursday. David Holloway convicted of reckless driving. 350 dollars and costs plus 30 days. Joseph A. Johnson pled guilty to disturbing the peace. fined 25 dollars and 15 days plus license plate penalties. Bob Minifield failed to appear. bond ordered surrendered. Herbert Gibson re trial for reckless driving.
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Third District Court
J. R. Dawkins
Delt Curry
Davis Bass
Bud, Coffee
Bubba Barrett
Jimmy Barrett
Ben
Annie Washington
Sim Rugsilaie
Dusts
Joseph A. Johnson
Bob Minifield
Herbert Gibson
Absentee Balloting In Lincoln Parish School Election Set
Absentee voting will begin Saturday for a renewal bond issue to fund a mill tax for maintenance repairs and equipment in Lincoln ParishSchools. Election day is January 4 with absentee ballots requiring an affidavit from eligible property owners confirming they will vote on election day.
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Wes
Murelle
Lincoln Parish
Extraogus
Imines
Kianuns
Two From Ruston Attend Planning Meeting
Dr. Lemoyne and George Nicol of Ruston attended the first planning committee meeting in Alexandria for a statewide Red Cross convention to be held next November in Alexandria.
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Lemoyne
Hileieh
George 1S Nicol
Ruston
Alexandria
Rites Held for W. M. White at Temple Church
W M White 85 died after a lingering illness at Juston Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Petryle Church Cemetery with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mrs Kale White, a son BP White of New Orleans and J I White of Alexandria, along with other children and grandchildren.
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White
Juston Poxpital
Brichly
Pumiyy
Pant
Sunelaye
Datchives
Parmerville
Lyinal
Tussvile
Ark
Woo Sonk
BP White
New Orlesme
J. 1
Alexandrbe
Clover
Four Outstanding Tech Seniors Named by Local Board
Four StUeths tech seniors were selected by the School Administration to honor top students. The selections recognize strong academics and leadership in class activities. Names include Alan Aubreyawrey and Anne Gilkes among others, highlighting good character and participation.
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Tell Thaghes
Alan Aubreyawrey
Shashora
Deena Ay Wwaleh
Anne Gilkes
Valen
Shrevenert
Svarela
Daughters of American Revolution contest honors three essays
Three students win top honors in the DAR essay competition for Old Wire Road. Patric Barnwell, Clifton Whalen, and Carel Turner are named by Mrs. Bordelon as top winners from Ruston area schools.
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Old Wire Road
Daughters of American Revolution
WJ. Bordelon
Whichvillain
Great Project
Patric Barnwell
Anl
J. HM. Barnwell
Ustan
Clifton Whalen
Afr
CW. Whalen
Ait Rustan High School
Cand Carel Turner
Myr
H.C. Pyburn
Grail
Foom A. Hi
Phillips Sehaat
Amuialy
Lois Hehapter
Ruston
Tin Fein Monroe
Arcadia
Purtoly
DAR
Patty Barnwell
Ruston Dunige High
Clifton Whalen, Jr
Ruston High
Carol Turner
A. E. Phillips
Patton Wins Senate Seat In Tight Election Race
Incumbent Patton sweeps to a senate victory, defeating Healy by a narrow margin in a multi parish contest. Final tallies show Patton with about 4,384 votes to Healy’s 3,?22, amid a three way primary and regional backing in Lincoln and Union parishes.
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Pntty
Patton
Pais
C Patton
Tubby
Cire
Healy
Priminy Dbeesaber
Shims BS
Parish Officials Retain Positions For Four More Years
Lincoln parish officials were narrowly retained after a Democratic primary and the general election. The lineup includes sheriff, clerk of court, assessor, and supervisors across Lincoln Parish, continuing the current administration for the next four years.
Police Jury to Feature Two New Faces in Local Election
In the upcoming primary, two new names appear on the Police Jury slate alongside incumbents. Richard son replaces Wy Tl Sunrall who died shortly before the December date. Hichardson is also elected. Other listed members include A. Mitchell, I. J. Delony, Rak Evans, and several current jurors.
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Sunrall
Aso Eleeter
Bost
Jubbs Rephties
Wise
Pulice
A. Mitehoth
Tubbs Named Ward 7 Juror In Primary Victory
Tubbs wins Ward 7 juror seat in Saturday's second primary with a 14 to 64 vote margin. Hy Ke Clad and Mae Mae run defeated by polices candidate Wilke, who did not seek re election in the ward. The text includes unclear names and fragmented details from the heat primary.
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Hy Ke
Po Wilke
Hino
Vougis Jarnett
Init Nated
Pricipry
Patton Napper Lead Lincoln Parish Legislation
Reported results show Napper and Patton winning legislative seats for Lincoln Parish. In the Baton Rouge area coverage, Patton secured a strong victory for a four year term while other local figures including Madge Choate Jr and Robert Land are noted in the race, with party and committee implications discussed in the district context.
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Palley
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Budees
Tad Madge Choate, Jr
Robert Land
Choudrant Bank Opens New Building at Cost 35000
Choudrant Bank moves into a new building costing 35000 with a large investment in premises and furnishings. Bank president and manager miss Kelley and Mr G Windig oversee the project as deposits exceed 1000960 for the year, with an open house planned nearby.
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