Ruston Plans Slum Elimination Program Approved
The Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency approved Ruston's Workable Program to remove blight and relocate displaced residents to funded housing. Mayor Beasley and officials cited quick approval due to a complete master plan aligned with a new highway project. If approved, eligible residents may obtain mortgages up to 4000 dollars with 200 in closing costs. studies target 1959 completion and neighborhood reorganization to address northern displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Federal Administrator of Housing and Home Finance Agency
Allen J. Hioender
Russell3
Ruston
Cole
Huston
Lousiste Department of
Tigehways
Public Works
Cily
Foderal Housing Authority
Tasta
Federal Administrator of Housing and Home Fie Aance Agency
Ruston Couple Leaves Business for Agricultural Missionary Work
Carl and Julia Williams of Ruston announced plans to serve as agricultural missionaries. After a decade balancing Feather Farm poultry business with church service and LSU study, they completed four Board of Missions steps and plan a year at Scarritt College before lifelong mission work with future furloughs. They reside on Cooklawn Road with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State University
Geneva Agriculture
LSU
Julia McLean
Board of Missions
Wesley Foundation
Dallas
Texas
Scarritt College
Nashville
Tenn
Mrs. Williams
Cooklawn Road
Carl Edwards
James Ailen
Christy Lou
Northeast La hospital council gathers in Monroe for institute
The Northeast Louisiana Hospital Council met at St. Francis Hospital Monroe to plan a two day food service supervisor institute scheduled for March 4 and 5 under the Louisiana Dietetic Association. Members include Ruston Hospital Ruston TB Hospital Thomas Kimball Clinic St Francis Hospital Morehouse General Bas trop Lake Providence Hospital and Confederate Memorial Medical Center Shreveport. Attending were Tra Gane Blue Charles C. Gage and Mrs Rosefal Beant and Mrs Princes C Nlaz gard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Louisiana Hospital Council
St. Francis Hospital
Monroe
Lincoln Parish Farm Families Urged to Review Operations
W E May of the Farmers Home Administration urges Lincoln Parish farm families to review and plan operations for a more efficient farm season. About 25 families use FHAs operating loans to buy equipment, livestock, feed, seed, and supplies. loans run 1 to 7 years at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
W. E. May
Farmers Home Administration
Parish
Joans
May
Grambling College student shooting ruled accidental
A fatal shooting of Grambling College student Edgar Frelow, 19, from Port Arthur, Texas, was ruled accidental after an unloaded pistol discharged while being cleaned by fellow student Curtis Cotler of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Frelow died on arrival after being moved from Ruston hospital to North Louisiana Sanitarium in Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grambling College
Edgar Frelow
Port Arthur
Texas
Ruston
North Louisiana
Shreveport
Grambling
Curtis Cotler
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mothers' March on Polio Scheduled Here for Jan 28
The 1958 Mothers' March on Polio will be held January 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. raised by the Junior Guild of Ruston with a goal of $800. Lincoln parish has 21 rehabilitation needs. nationwide polio relief totaled $21,700,000 in 1957 for 47,800 patients. Residents can expect volunteers at their homes after 7 p.m. if no one calls. W B Rainwater Jr. chairs the drive. assistants include Mrs. Don Hammock and Mrs. Bill Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Guild of
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
National Foundation
Glo Patic
W B. H. Rainwater, Jr
Don Hammock
Bill Carter
Scholarship In Name of Flyer Is Established
Alumni of Louisiana Tech establish the Laughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of John H Laughlin principal of Werner Park Elementary School Shreveport. Laughlin a Tech graduate 1946 starred in football and basketball and died in the Gulf of Mexico crash with three other air reservists. Contributions may be sent to Louisiana Tech Alumni Assn officers Robert Charles Smith Pat Strother Berry Hinton. The fund will be administered by the alumni association on a later-determined basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
John H. Laughlin
Werner Park
Shreveport
Laughlin
Tech
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana Tech Alumni Assn
Robert Charles Smith
Springhill
Pat Strother
Coushatta
Berry Hinton
Ruston
Alumi Association
Lincoln road projects authorized for three parishes
Wayne H Huckaby of the Louisiana Department of Highways in Monroe is authorized to start three road-improvement projects in Lincoln Catahoula and Union parishes in Northeast Louisiana's Fifth District. Total estimated cost is 162000 with Highway Department crews handling labor equipment and asphalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne H. Huckaby
Louisiana Department of Highways
Monroe
Louisiana
R. B. Richardson
Highway Department
Fred M. Hi
State Board of Highways
Richardson
Lincoln
Lincoln Parish
Catahoula
LaSalle Parish
UNION
Bernice
Department of Highways
Funeral Services Set In Chaudrant For Miss Hammons
Funeral services for Minnie Lee Hammons 76 of Chaudrant were held Tuesday at Chaudrant Baptist Church with Rev J O Dumas officiating. Interment followed at Downsville Cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home Rus ton. She died at her residence after a long illness. Survived by two sisters Mrs J Hammons West Monroe and Mrs Eva Farmer Choudrant. three brothers W B Hammons Chaudrant H C Hammons Downsville and S F Hammons Kilgore Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lee Hammons
Chaudrant
Chaudrant Baptist Church
J. O. Dumas
Downsville
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
Hammons
Choudrant
J. . Hammons
West Monroe
Eva Farmer
IH. C
F. Hammons
Kilgore
Texas
Vanguard ready for second launch attempt this week
A satellite carrying Vanguard rocket appears set for a second launch attempt, possibly this week. Cape Canaveral officials remain mute on firing date though signs point to a launch, including a static firing test conducted last week. In Washington a top biologist said a simple form of life may be included in a future US satellite, with designs being altered to accommodate yeast cells.
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Vanguard
Cape Canaveral
Washington
United Press
Hiden Cox
Distinguished Service Award goes to Ruston mayor
Mayor T C Beasley of Ruston received the Louisiana Municipal Review’s Distinguished Service Award for leadership and city progress. Council and Governor praised his administration, street cleaning drive, recreation budgeting, and industrial efforts while highlighting the city’s growth and utility upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Muicipal Review
T. C. Beasley
Ruston
Louisiana Municipal Review
Beastey
Youk
Mis Jey
Howard
Peasley
Municipal Review
Besley
Billy Lewis
Hale Shadow
H. B. Moxyvice
Monroe
Funeral Services Held In Simsboro For H G Pesnell
Funeral services were held in Simsboro for H G Pesnell MW who died at Ruston Hospital after illness. Rev Johnson of Beanie Baptist Church led the rites at Simsboro with family members and friends in attendance. Burial followed at the cemetery beside local officials and church members in Simsboro Arkansas Wilson and Dorado area residents attended.
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Simsboro
H. G. Pesnell
Sinishera Bape
Fleury
Servis
Johnson
Piaster
The
Beanie Baptist Church
Luster
Coe
Pey
Bib Panek
Shortage of Pine Seedlings Forecast in Louisiana
Louisiana Forestry Commission predicts a severe shortfall of 78 million pine seedlings next year due to soil exhaustion and weak demand for seedlings this year. Chairman C Look Paral of Lake Charles noted future output could reach about 1.0 million seedlings annually, with higher costs and soil fertility concerns. Prices for timber and related products are rising. the commission, joined with tax officials, plans to compile price trends for the year.
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Louisiania Forestry
Tanger
Dour Oberlin
South Ly
Louisiana
Fonesbary
Viedehiditianina
Louisiane
Jey
Shreves
Ckarmia
China
VFW Delegates Elected For District Meet
Announcement from the VFW to elect a delegate for the district meet. Commander Lathan reports a celebration planned at the post with ceremonial duties and community participation. The meeting will be held at the post hall with members urged to attend and cast their ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Chicken Spaghetti Supper Scheduled
Community notice for a chicken and spaghetti supper at the school cafeteria. Event details are unclear in the source, but the meal is planned with guests invited and proceeds benefiting a local cause.
Final Rites For T. H. Taylor Held Here
Funeral services for Thomas H. Eastor were held Monday at Yopithe Chapel of Darby Funeral Tome in Ruston with the hey Dre Gry Allisan officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Dadby Punersa Flom, Yoylor tive in New Orleans, where he was employed as a machinist by Dixie Machine Shop. He died during civ dan, 7a, leaving his brother Kouwwood Taylor of Teasten.
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Thomas H. Eastor
Yopithe
Darby
Ruston
Hey
Dre Gry Allisan
Inerment
Greenwoot
Dadby Punersa Flom
New Orleans
Dixie Machine Shop
Kouwwood Taylor
Teasten
Mrs D W Hardy Dies In Ruston
Mrs D W Hardy 88 of Mt Lebanon died in Ruston nursing home. Funeral services were held at Mt Lebanon Baptist Church. Survived by son Mes Jab kG Snr, Ruse tous Imisens, L. Baker and a Wooboker of Shreveport, plus many relatives.
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Sles
Alarey
Mt. Lebanon
Ihoa Baedon Nursing
Mtoe
Hherdy
Mt. Laban Capist
She Hirdy
Don der Mes
Jab Kg Snr
Ruse Tous Imisens
da T L. Baker
A. Wooboker
Shreveport
Don Tk. Baker
Leland
Miss
Thugh
Baker Mesandtias
Mrs
Ootlathe
Marks Giltess
Pollock
Cy Chai Hibben
Wesley Chapel Supper Fundraiser at Clubhouse Event
Community group Wesley Chapel hosts a fundraiser supper at the club house this Saturday. Dinner features Ravioli and a beverage, with proceeds aiding the clubhouse project. Tickets priced at 50 cents.
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Heung Rea
Yvasnington
Carl
Julia Williams
Universty
Board of Missions of
Methodist Church
Miss Hammons
Rotary Club
Paul Hines
Eunice High School
Fossa Mahtoux
Jock Gostison
Bob Freemans
Bewsley
Chamber of Commerce
Ciilienat Industries
Teasley
Ity Council
Light Department
Peis Cies Thea Hs
Alex
Magnie Posttell
Sinishuray Ane
Alps
Dtay Petarry
Dial Dante
Sate
Sakon Prstioss
Miorid Bessel
Jd Lean Meee Gb
Shashora
Yelton Pesael
Willian Esweil
Aprel Lettrence Pesantad
Dorado
Ark Wee Kistets
Dingy Ciadlatt
Odessa
Alaa
Delbins
Spain
Collins
Ayan Eet
Clyde S. Rodgers
der Cryer Sliders
Tyal
Taito St. Pyare
Ebay
Hiel Panerab
Fornetan
Thor
Balpaati
Toucheb
Mies Hessie
Ferre
Altea
Pilwadt
Tose Woo Thevhon
Pheckin
Pine View
West
Yeieet
T. H. Taylor
D. W. Hardy
Wesley Chapel
Wiery Chepet
Ooroinghy
Wierd
Stoner GN
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