Citizens Tour Lincoln Enterprises Plant Tuesday
Thirty seven Ruston and Lincoln parish men joined a chamber lunch tour of Lincoln Enterprises led by plant manager A J Colodny. Visitors viewed manufacturing from start to finish, noted safety features, and heard the plant employs about 184 workers with room to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Roper
Ruston and Lincoln
Lincoln Enterprises
Chamber of Commerce
Ruston
A. J. Colodny
Mr. Colodny
Beasley
La. Tech Junior Wins Tulane Scholarship for Pre-Law
Don Carrot, a Louisiana Tech junior from Oak Grove, receives a $2,650 Tulane scholarship for three years to study pre law beginning September. He carries a 3.43 GPA, serves as chief justice of the Chancery Club, and is a member of Delta Sigma Pi. He is the son of W. A. Carrall and a graduate of Oak Grove High School. Recommend by Tech faculty committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carrot
Oak Grove
Louisiana Tech
Jis
Tulane University
Tulane
Tech
W. A. Carrall
the Chance
Lions Club Banquet Honoring Bearcats Tonight
The Lions Club holds a 7 30 p m banquet at Rustan High School cafeteria to honor the Bearcats. Joe Ailet will present awards as Tech football coach and athletics head. A fine meal is planned followed by a Dixie Theatre movie for players and guests.
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Lions Cluh
Rustan High School
Bearcats
Joe Ailet
Tech
Dixie Theane
Telephones In Service Here Are On Increase
Southern Bell reports Ruston telephones in service rose in Oct and Nov 1958. November had five thousand three hundred twenty two phones in service, October had five thousand three hundred forty two. November 1958 shows a 65 percent rise over 1957 and a 1.5 percent increase over October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell ‘Telephone and Telegraph Co
Louisiana Business Review
Ruston
Detuler
Ruston Glass Named Permalume Agent for Area
Ruston Glass And Mirror Company is named Permalume agent and distributor for the Ruston area. William Baskin, president, announces the firm will supply Permalume shower enclosures and related products. The Shower Door Company of America in Atlanta, California, is noted as a major manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Glass and Mirror Company
Ruston Glass& Mirror Company
Nf Ruston
William Baskin
Shower Door Company
Ameren
Atlanta
Ruston Glass & Mirror Company
Sanders Baskin
Beckelaly
Area Youngsters Win Prizes In National Drawing
Seven area youngsters were winners in the nationwide Billy and Ruth prize drawings held recently. Winners include Fennie Ballance and Robert Edwin Ballance for roster skates, Patsy Ruth Chipman, Bruce Campbell, and Tommy Bridges for surprise packages, and Sharon Jef coat and Lonnie Bridges for flash lights. A total of 5,280 prizes were awarded in the drawings, sponsored by Billy and Ruth Promotion, Inc. of Philadelphia. Ruston entries were handled through McCormick's Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy and Ruth
Don McCormack
McCormick
Fennie
Robert Edwin Ballance
Patsy Ruth Chipman
Bruce Campbell
Tommy Bridges
Sharon Jefcoat
Lonnie Bridges
Billy and Ruth Promotion, Inc
Philadelphia
Ruston
McCormack
Oud Lincoln Singers Meeting Is Set
The Lincolny singers convention will meet at the Greenwood chapel northwest of Vienna on Sunday January 18 at 11 45 pm. A fine program of vocal singing is planned and all singers are cordially invited to attend. R J Roberson, convention president, said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Lincolly Pares Singing
Greenwood Ghareh
Vienna
Suntel
R. J. Roberson
Banquet Tickets For CofC Affair Are Now On Sale
Tickets for the Chamber of Commerce banquet are on sale at the Chamber office. Kenneth McFarland will deliver the address at the Tock dining hall. The event will install new board members and introduce the new president, Judge Fred Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McFarland
Tspenscon
Tock
College Ench Yar
Fred Jones
Night Class Planned in Psychology 755 at Tech
Arrangements made for a spring night class in the psychology of exceptional children at Louisiana Tech opening the week of Feb 2. The three hour course will be taught by Ralph Wooldridge assistant professor of education and meet from 630 to 930 p.m. on Thursdays. It surveys social psychological and physical traits of handicapped and gifted children and covers modern methods for their education. Open to seniors and grads. listed as Psychology 755 in the class schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiisiana Tech
the College
Ralph Wooldridge
Ruston Dentist Elected Secretary-Treasurer in Fifth District
Dr. Benjamin C. Baugh of Ruston was unanimously elected secretary treasurer of the Fifth District Dental Association at a Monroe meeting. He is a longtime Green Clinic affiliate, Louisiana Tech graduate, Loyola Dental College alumnus, and active fraternal leader. Other officers include Dr. Donald Quinn Bastrop president, Dr. Robert Wood Monroe vice president, and Dr. Fred Crenshaw Monroe board of governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Fifth District
Benjamin C. Baugh
Ruston
Dr. Baugh
Green Clinic
Ile
Louisiana Tech
Arkansas University
Loyola University Dental College
New Orleans
Loyola Denital College
Baugh
Skiddus Rowns
Fiflth District Dental Association
Tonald Quinn
Bastrop
Robert Wood
Fred Crenshaw
January 4-H Safety Demonstration and Livestock Plans
4 H clubs hold January safety program by Archie Colvin on high voltage dangers with a safety panel. Members learn to avoid fallen lines, contact the power company, and keep others away. Also outlines Spring Livestock Show prep for heifers, swine, and lambs, plus poultry show plans and future meetings for 4 H leaders and the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Colvin
Dubach
Law Power and Tight Co
Cel
Louisiana
Ruston Housing Authority Opens Office for Applications
The Ruston Housing Authority invites eligible families to apply by February 15 for about 100 apartments nearing completion. Income limits vary by family size, with minimum rent set at 325 dollars per month, and priority given to those displaced by public works. Information and applications are at the Local Authority office or by calling AL 4 4644.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Housing Authority
Louise Drive
Juff Center Street
Homer.a. Duque
C. BE. Faulk, Jr
Board of Commissioners
Public
PHA
Vernon Stevens
Center Street
Greenwood Colored
Greenwood Homes
Sy Milton King
Monroe
Inastead
Former Ruston Artist Featured in UT Portfolio Celebration
Ketly Fearing, a former Rustonian, is among Texas artists represented in a commemorative portfolio issued for the University of Texas seventy-fifth anniversary. The volume includes works by UT art faculty, with Fearing’s piece “The Fountain and the Tower” and a range of other reproductions highlighting campus scenes and regional subjects.
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Ketly Fearing
Ares Fearing
Joh Guerin
Edlding
Luisades
Michael Feary
Stephen Magada
Duoald Welsmann
Ralph White
Jim Williams
Ower
Professor
Baedes
Ty Feary
Guerin
Magoda
Littlefield
Weismann
White
William
Clgbi-Catar
KG. Lohse
Prankfort am-Mein
Germany
University of
Jesus
November 1957 Ruston business conditions show mixed gains
The Louisiana Business Review reports November 1957 mixed results for Ruston with postal receipts up 21.5 percent and bank deposits up 11.1 percent while several sectors fell. Telephones in service rose 1.5 percent and freight carloadings surged 48.5 percent. Department store sales up 7.9 percent and wholesale grocers up 6.7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Business Review
Alin
New Coin Laundry Opens for Colored in Ruston
Elgin Norris opens Norris Coin Operated Laundry near the colored elementary school off Vaughan St in Ruston. It offers 16 Maytag washers and 6 dryers, 160 machines for use, no waiting, no attendants, open 24 hours per day six days a week, closed Sundays. A full family wash takes under an hour. A full load costs 25 cents and dryer 10 cents. Machines feature lint remover tubs and lid instructions. ample parking available and all are welcome.
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Ruston
Washington Weights
Vaughan St
Elgin Norris
Norris
Liundry
Workers Conference In Progress At Assembly of God
A workers conference is underway at the Assembly of God church on West Line Ave in Ruston. Rev K C Pikter says January is training month for Assembly of God churches nationwide as the local church hosts daily 7 pm sessions except Thursday to study The Ministry of Visitation by John T Lisemore. Eugene Burton directs the course and the public is invited to attend the training meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
West Line Ave
Ruston
K. C. Pikter
Assembly of Gord
Ministry of Visitation
John T. Lisemore
Eugene Burton
Lincoln Parish Plans Hospital Bond Election Date
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury set February 24 for a special tax election to authorize up to 800000 in bonds to build a parish hospital with 72 beds. Bonds would run 20 years at 4.3 percent interest. only Lincoln Parish taxpayers may vote, no proxy voting. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day.
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Lincoln Parish
State
Lincoln
Louisiana
Lobb
Vewell Riser
Columhias
Ua. Norris
Cleri
Paul
A Davison
Harold Tes McGee
Campbell
Dyes's
Swittt
Arvel
Saunder
F. B
Price
Sioner
Henry
Joh
Butrell
T.hlee
Kenney Barnett
Houck
All Willams
Li Ragiey
Charles P. Frazi
Iran
Voter Registration Rules For Parish Bond Vote
Mrs J Z Jones parish registrar urges Lincoln parish property owners to register for the February 24 special bond election to fund Hill-Turton hospital. Voters must reside in state and parish for one year and renew every four years. Books close January 26 at noon and reopen February 25 after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineaiy Parish
J. Z. Jones
Registrar of Voters
Hill-turton Hospital
Louisiana
Tax Payment Figures Told By Sheriff
The sheriff announced a delinquent tax total of $802,151.60 and a remaining balance of $20,942,068 to be collected. Lincoln parish assessments stood at $823,072.66 as Deputy Wilder warned that interest accrues at ten percent daily, urging prompt payment to avoid higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilder
Jesse Riser
Lincoln Parish
Antes
Three Forest Fires Reported by Ranger Gibson
Forest Ranger Frank E L Gibson reports three fires last week in Lincoln parish burning seven and one half acres. One fire south of Simsboro near Oak Grove church burned one and a half acres. Another at Sibpl ey north of Chouderat burned four acres. The third northwest of Dubach burned two acres. All were caused by burning brush around homes. Residents urged to exercise extreme caution amid high danger.
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Forest
Frank EL. Gibson
Simsboro
Oak Grove Church
Sibpley
Chouderat
Dubach
Gibson
Lincoln Parish
Farmers Tax Guide and Dairy Notes From Extension Trips
The text notes a tax guide for farmers and reports on extension meetings. It mentions the Internal Revenue Service publication, cattlemen’s meetings in Baton Rouge, and a program addressing losses for Anapragmosis. It discusses pastures, clover fertilization, and evaluating dairy herd efficiency including cost of bulls and artificial insemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba Hton Rouge
Taouisinitanen
Good Old Days Come to Life on La Tech Stage
Good Old Days memories revived on the Louisiana Tech Little Theatre stage this week as Tesh Theater Players present Ten Nights in a Bar Room each night. The troupe reproduces early 20th century costumes and scenery with rented Philadelphia props including breaking whiskey bottles and a new stone curtain. Cast includes Hert Sehpigener, Gayle Dennis, Va Lara Tanking, Bailey Pittman, Ray Tromater, Martha Bannister, and Jones Jethries. Curtain 8 pm nightly. Tech students admitted free. general admission $1.00.
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Rustan
Louisiana Tech
Little Theatre
Tesh
Philadelphia
Iven
Hert Sehpigener
Shreveport
Gayle Dennis
Lara Tanking
Athens
Bauly Pittman
Ray Tromater
Ryeport
Martha Bannister
Newerleans
Jone Jethries
Alexadria
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Don Carroll
la. Tech
Tulane U
Davis Island
Mississippi River
Pictura
Bill Burbin
Melvin Riser
West Monroe
Marshall Terrell
Lions Club
Oud Lincoln Singers Meeting
Assn
John P. Bean
Tatan Rouge
Alexandria
Une la
Court House
Idan
U. of Texas
Dern
Wathany Nelly Feaving
Winnfield
Aat
Texas Weslyn College
University of ‘Texas Art Department
Taston
Enue
The
Business Review
Workers Conference
Forest Ranger
Farmers Tax Guide Ready
F. C. LeVasseur County
Marion
Shrevebport
Iin
Moe
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