Lincoln Parish School Board Meeting Notes 1956
The Lincoln Parish School Board met in Ruston on Monday February 9 1956 at 9 30 am with members Foster Reed Nobles Allen Mrazier Terrill Green Ritchie Napper and Dr Felton Green present and Colvin absent. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. Emmons reported on chairs for the Lincoln Eile Memorial School with Standard Office Supply Company the low bid at 2471 92. The board authorized Rivers and Wyer Architects Monroe for planning the stadium and James Field. Ritchie spoke of the State School Boards Association convention February 6 7 in New Orleans. Bus driver authorization rules and a new school bus purchase were discussed.
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Linegin Parish
Ruston
Lowry
R.M. Foster
C. A. Reed
Ee Nobles
Allen
P. Mrazier
C. A. Terrill
T. W. Green
J.C. Ritchie
L. M. Napper
Felton Green
Robert J. Col
James Fiekl
Garon Wells
Nm. Green
Torch
River's
Wyer
Monroe
James Field
I. C. Ritchie
State School Boards Association
New Orleans
Hmmans
Thorlgates
Neyer
Briard
Mardee Baller
Ritchie
Napper
Maamons
Riliric
Rabies Outbreak Feared As Child Bitten and Foxes Attack
A report warns of a rabies outbreak in Lincoln Parish after a child was bitten and two men attacked by a rabid fox. Authorities caution residents to avoid stray animals and to report any unusually acting wildlife. Medical officials note at least one child treated with preventive measures and several rabid fox sightings and bites in surrounding areas.
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Lincoln Parish
Billon
Larry Palio
Dubaeh
N. C. Modiselle
Modisette
Mack Palmie
Moidlisette
Steawart
Stewart
Hig Hore
Pwhiew
Duebuch
J. He. Stiles
Ruston
F. Voss
Wesley Chapel
Fire threat averted as Ruston building damage kept minor
Police and Ruston Fire Department credited with stopping a major downtown blaze at the Cargill building on Mississippi and Trenton. Smoke and water harmed the second floor, but fire crews contained the damage within about 15 minutes after patrolmen Ro L. G and FLW, Wittley reported the fire. Investigations proceed to estimate losses. a detailed cause remains undetermined amid mixed historical notes and unrelated excerpts.
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Ruston Fire Department
Cargill Bailring
Mississippi
Trenton
Ro L. G
FLW
Wittley
Richard Alfred
Cargill
Mrs Dora Grigsby Dies in Lillie After Illness
Mrs Dora Dalton Grigsby 35, of Lillie, died at home Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Thursday at Union Grave Church in Bernice Parish with Rev Ridnhoil, Rev Cook, and Rev Billy Smith officiating. Burial followed in Union Grove Cemetery. Surviving are four sons and several other relatives including daughters Mrs Chiy Rowich and Mrs A T Smith, and brother I C Wheelis.
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Dora Dalton Grigsby
Lillie
Farry Af Reston
Faneral
Union Grave Church
Vien Parish
Ridnhoil
Barnice
Tarot Cook
Truston
Billy Smith
Bernice
Buwinlavas
Union Grove
Homer
Tors
Chiy Rowich
Lillye
A.T. Smith
1.C. Wheelis
Juneion City
Ark
Six Taken Into Custody As Woods Fires Increase
Investigation into a series of fires causing extensive destruction in Lincoln Parish led to three arrests and five juveniles. The State Forestry Commission reported 26 acres burned across parish lands with additional large prize hives. A man and a woman faced charges under fire raising and criminal negligence with bonds noted. Three juveniles were detained but released to parents. The Lincoln Parish unit expanded firefighting capacity with new equipment including a big Olive tractor and extra trucks, stationing three tractor units and three trucks, each with two-man crews, to combat ongoing fires.
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Lincoln
Aristas
State Forestry Commission
Viste
Distriet Coure
Jan Martie
Vieng
Heathen Davis
Arcadia
Rawle
Lineal Parish
W. W. Miller
Louisiana Forests Commission
Aim
Lincoln Parish
Vrank TL
Gibson, Lovester
Highway
Simsboro Tiger Tales: Basketball Rivalry With Calhoun Sets Stage
Simsboro Tigers hold a 3-0 district basketball record as they prepare for Calhoun Tuesday at 7:00. Tigerettes stand 1-1 while fans celebrate recent tournament play and seniors awaiting letter invitations amid civic class governor race results.
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Simsboro Wisers
Calhoun
Tigerettes
Tigers
St. John's
Byrd
Ruston
Simsboro
L. G. Hallour
Tron
Article by Mrs Kendall Ball Featured in National Rural Letter Carrier
In the December issue of the National Rural Letter Carrier an article by Mrs Kendall Ball of Vienna appears. Ball, a correspondent for The Bustender and longtime publicity chairman for Letter Carriers, describes her exchange with May Birdy of Seagraves England. The piece notes collaboration with English Women’s Institute and Hone Remonstration Club and mentions May and Alf retiring from farming and purchasing a stone collage in London. The article closes with reflections on shared club roles and upcoming election results.
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Kendall LE. Ball
Vienna
Ball
Bustender
Ann English
Birdy
Seagraves
Engl
U.S.A
Women's Institute of England
Hone Remonstration Chih
May
Alf
Ben Dunder
Niles
London
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Borton, Louisiana
Wee. Pat
D. Curtis Smith
Smith & Padgett
Linco Parish
Smith
Ane Witerieas
Siatery
Kivu
Lineatin
Mgr. Smith
Gren
Mee Pinmons
Menor
TW Green
Rh. M. Foster
Rn. Ls
Henry L. Campbell, Jr
B. R. Patton
Louisiana
Bezbeth
Margaret
Duke of
Winsor
Mary Ad
Trier
England
Wi Churchill
Wikimsburg
Wirginia
Duke of Marlborough
Rman
Focal Red Cross
Queen Anne
Goo International Rekution New
Neets
Ieepo
Busine Olfiens Af Newin Hoge
Jes Seorme
Robert Stris
First National Bank
Detroit
Windsor
Ont
Boos Iy United Press
Pekberlihe Loon
Delbert
Gulf of Meice
Syracuse
Restors
Nashville
Tenn
Dora Grigsby
Tiger Tales
Friends of the 28Th Senatorial District
of You
Cooper
Robert McGehee
Kendall Ball
L. D
Buddy
Union Parishes
C. A. Barnett
James P. Hinton
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