New Federal Aid Plan For Four Lane Highways
Officials unveil a plan for 600 miles of new four lane interstates with 90 percent federal funding and 10 percent state share. The routes include U S Highways 40 90 11 and 90 with parallel alignments in Mississippi and Louisiana. Plans call for toll free controlled access roads bridging the Pearl River and Pontchartrain areas and new Mississippi cross river bridges near the Perry River and Kentwood.
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Ruston
R. B. Richardson
Richard
U. S
Richardson
Hishwey- Gs
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Sahl Richardson
Bri- Ave
Borin
New Orleans
Pontchartrain
Sey
Silgell
U.S
Pearl River
Mississippi Line
Mississippi
Perry River
Perr
Kentwood
Rihardson
Agra
Rade
Eeoel Eeyles
Richardsont
Rey C. Adams
Military Maneuver Tests At Ruston Airport
Army and Air Force units tested Ruston Municipal Airport for a 90 day spring maneuvers area plan. An AF C47 with jet assist took off in 300 feet, loaded three service members, and returned in four minutes. Fort Polk will host two phase drills Sage Brush style named King Cole and Sledge Hammer from March 27 to May 24, with about 25,000 troops.
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Ruston
Army
Air Force
Municipal
Louisiana
Worth Lawsuti State Fair
Guend Tselyscot
Fort Polk
Rinston
Brush
Riston
S."l. Stuckey
Saidva
Humorous Lecturer Set For Green Thumb Club Talk
The Green Thumb Garden Club will host Mrs. Lloyd White in a lecture titled Philosophy Through Your Hat at Howard Auditorium on Friday January 18. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. White, a Butler and Ohio State alumna, has spoken in 48 states and before many clubs and groups, with over 2,000 performances noted. Tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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Green Thumb Garden Club
Ruston
Fridany
Lloyd White
Howard
Butler University
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio State University
Dnitl Cin
Man of the Year for Ruston Jaycees honors Aidan Jones
Aidan Fred W. Jones Jr was named Man of the Year at the Ruston Jaycees banquet, receiving an engraved plaque from R F P Mand. Jones, a seven year Ruston resident and World War II veteran, has led civic efforts including Kiwanis chairmanships, Heart Fund work, church leadership, and crime prevention initiatives. The event featured Rev Douglas McGuire and judges Burton Risinger Marvin Peoples and Ken Whitaker, with the winner advancing to a state Jaycee contest in February.
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Aidan Fred W. Jones, Jr
Anna Dontor Chamber of Commoree
Soes
R. F P. Mand
Servicw
Nize Jones
Ruston
Tere
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Wer TL
Ikiwanis Club
Lincoln Parish Heart Fund
First Baptist Church
Bard of Deacons
Salvation Army Board
Bol Faliln
Ruston Jaycees
Med
Burton Risinger
Marvin Peoples
Ken Whitaker
W. Jones
Chamber of Commerce
R.up
Hond
Jaycee
Clarence Faulk
Jolly Harper
Maylor Hbepsley
David Shop
Evening English and Math Classes Offered
Two instructors, Stewart a Ruston High School faculty member and John Hammond a Duplin official, lead Friday night sessions from 2 to 10 with ninth grade level material. Classes occur at various Louisiana sites including Louisiana Tech, with Stewart Monts overseeing Tuesday and Thursday sessions. About 25 students per class current rosters.
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Stewart
Ruston High School
John Hammond
Stewar Monts
Service Office Lists Instructions For Banks Payments
The Lincoln Parish Service Office announced partial details for Louisiana veterans bonus payments for Spanish American War through World War I and eligible relatives of deceased veterans. Living veterans active during defined periods may receive 51 to 250 dollars based on service length and overseas duty. widows, minor children, and parents may collect. Applications require a certified or photostatic discharge copy. copies obtainable locally. Deadline January 1, 1959, with terms not out before January 21. early filings advised. First salt mine on North American continent noted as Av ery Island, Louisiana, operated since 1899 by International Salt Company.
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Lincoln Parish Service Office
Charles Carter
Russia
Lawisina
Louisiana
Carter
Mississippi Ave
Ruston
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Nicholson Motors
Alline
Stanior
Grace Methodist Church High School
Delicioda Neal
Port
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Douglas McGuire
Parkview Methodist Church
Shreveport
Mr. McGuire
T Mary
T. C. Baste
Joly Earner
Jon Applicatio
Louisiana Tech
Service Office
Avery Island
International Salt Company
E. Georgiaanenue
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