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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

6

Home Demonstration Group Backs Library Support

The Parish Home Demonstration Council unanimously supported a library demonstration plan. Mrs Ona Blondin reported full club representation and urged every member to contact their police juror about the library project at the March meeting.

Lincoln Pariah Tose Ristrition Council Ona Blondin Ti Council Inshin Parish Blond ‘Veed Het Bama Presbytérian Parish Hone Demonstration Council Riser William Franklin Rocky Springs Aas J.C. Dowling Burgesville

Funeral Services For John Sanderson Held at Long Straw

Funeral services were held for John Sanderson at Long Straw Baptist Church, with Rev. Westbrook and Rev. Tuck Roberts officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under the direction of the Funeral Home. Surviving are Mrs. H. A. Tenny, Mrs. Carrie Bonds, and Jim Sanderson Hornbeak among others.

Robert Sanderson Long Straw Baptist Chirch Westbrook Tuck Roberts Funeral “Home We M. Sieomore Ghoudr Wwe H. A. Tenny Lectrt Mrz Carrie Bonds Bruftier Jim $Ani Hornbeak Anc

Vester Dean Eye Injury From Misfired Pistol

Vester Dean of the Withite community was admitted to Ruston hospital Monday with a right eye injury from a misfiring pistol. He was practicing near his home when a piece of carriage flaked off and struck him as the pistol fired. Hospital officials could not immediately assess the eye damage.

Vester Dean Vester Withite Ruston Hospital Dean

Woodall Infant Rites Held January 21st

Graveside services were held January 21 at 2 p.m. for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Times Herman Woodall who died shortly after birth. Services at Culbertson Cemetery Dumas were to be conducted by Rev. 7, 0, list church.

Woodall Times Herman Weodall Culbertson Dumas Choudrant Bap List Church

Lincoln Parish Cattlemen Meet February 11 and State Session

Lincoln Parish Cattlemen plan a February 11 meeting with Dean H M Folk from LSU and others to discuss agriculture extension programs. The Lincoln Parish Cattlemen have 49 paid members for 1960 with more expected. members are urged to pay by Saturday. The state organization meets February 15 and 16 with talks by Fred Dressler and Kenneth McFarland. a Livestock Research report by Wipp, Oglesby, and Robertson is highlighted.

Lincoln Parish Dean H.M. Folk Uhes School of Agriculture la Tech Agricultureixtensiot Wice Lincoln Paris Cattlemens ‘Association James Wright Billy Jasc U. Butler Lamar Hy . M. Britt J . Stiles Raymond Heard Newt Kavanaugh Kenneth Pete Durrett Bob Bréedlove David L. Mays Max Mathews Sec Eaat Arizona Ave Ruston Sandria Fred Fl Dressler Gardnerville Nevada Kenneth McFarland General Motors Corporation Topeka Kansas Louisiana G. Wipp W.T. Oglesby George ‘Robertson Homer Best Simsborow Pon Spurlock Kyna Hawthorne Animaal Huslandgaan LSU Agricultura Coupery Assecute County

Napper Urges Tech Grads to Lead into Future at LSU Commencement

Louisiana Tech’s commencement speakers urged 145 graduates to show patience and calm in applying education to real world leadership. Napper called for honesty, restraint, and service to restore trust, with 25 graduates earning honors and 14 departmental citations among the 245 total graduates.

Napper Tech Grads Uo. Ing L. Pp. Napper Parish Louisiana Techs Lonars Sale Mapper Solon Gort Yoo Haylon Ray Wood

Uncle of Virginia Arnold praises Ruston kindness after air crash tragedy

A letter from Virginia Arnold's uncle, written after a fatal air crash near Sibley killed O. G. Arnold and spouse, thanks Ruston residents for generosity. He notes the sole survivor, Virginia, spent about two weeks in Ruston Hospital. He commends the community's kindness, transportation offers, meals, and support, and expresses gratitude to all Ruston residents.

Arnon Prather Arnold Willy Sibley Here Ruston Daily Leader Ruston G. Arnold Som Oklahoma Virginia Ruston Hospital Ieee Seu

Dairy Products Short Course Set At LSU in March

LSU announces the fourth annual Dairy Products Technology Short Course on March 10 inviting dairy plant managers superintendents and auditing experts along with others in the dairy industry. Topics include antibiotics pesticides fats heart disease cottage cheese manufacturing and bacteriological cleansing as well as other important topics. James H Galson Dairy Department LSU Baton Rouge Louisiana.

Cairy LSU Dairy Department Upper City Sion James H. Galson Diiryv Department Louisiana State University Batan Range

Two Weeks Left to Buy Car Plates

The article warns residents they have two weeks to purchase car plates and pay the license tax at the court house. Delays will incur fines or renewal penalties as the Revenue Office reminds taxpayers to act before the February deadline.

Court House Perens Seri Atten Tina Bee Alfiginns

Farm Bureau Men From Ruston Area Attend Meeting

Farm Bureau leaders gathered in Alexandria for a two day conference to outline 1960 legislative and service progress. Speakers included Dave Pearen a Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture. Attendees from Lincoln parish and surrounding areas discussed strengthening parish organizations and state and national programs.

Grimshy Fava Louistine Alexandria Dent Hs L. Lovell Loisdarn Bureau Federation Sail Lincoln Parish Blondin Charles Causey Farm Bureau Lovell Oan Adnress Toole Dave 7. Pearen Alfred Marshall Tit Paul Ransom Monroe Lave Meuris Gloster James Gillugrand St. Dates Harald Prejes Af

Ruston Principal In Hospital For Heart Ailment

I G Hanchey, principal of Ruston, is reported resting quietly in hospital after a heart attack. He sought medical care last week following chest pains, with doctors advising rest and a cautious return to duties when ready.

I. G. Hanchey Phusian Hese Lohawhrug Hlanehey Carcya Tam Duda Pitrish Sunersisar Ofa Fainchey

Dodson Man Receives PhD at LSU Graduation

A Dodson resident is among 14 candidates to receive doctoral degrees at Louisiana State University during a mid year ceremony on Tuesday the 26th. The group includes seven Louisianans and seven from other states with one candidate from Indiana. The event marks LSU’s centennial year and honors scholars in various scientific and professional fields.

Dodson Lauisiana Univer Ladisiana Indie Lse Pegch Wedel Dydona

Contract Awarded by Highway Department for Ruston Streets

The Louisiana Highway Department awarded a $57,812 contract for 2.2 miles of U.S. 80 and 67 and State Route 146 in Ruston. Work includes overlay on Trenton and Pine Streets, start date imminent, three month completion, traffic maintenance, and contractor duties under project engineer and district supervision. Local officials cited ongoing preparation and oversight by state highway board members.

Louisiana State Department of Education Lincoln Parish Hillcrest School J. B. Robertson C. £. Holley Curtis Jacobs Highway Department Ruston Streets Batonrouge — Coastal Contractaray Baton Roy Department of Highways Bistray U. S. 80 Ruston Hofer Ovee Geiditleng Trenton Cooy Georgia Srenton Vienna Fegny Georgite

Double Robbery at Two Cleaners Net Loss

Two cleaners suffered a combined loss of 63.00 with entries indicating $13.70 from one cleaners and $43.50 from Service Cleaners. Police investigated, noting a rear door entry and a panel removal, while no other damage reported. Suspects questioned. no arrests announced.

Whitto National Beg

School Tax Renewed By Big Majority in Parish Balloting

Parish voters approved renewing a school tax with 229 in favor and 22 opposed, funding 4 mills for maintenance and operation and 2 mills for equipment. The measure passed across Ruston Vienna Dubach and surrounding areas, with officials thanking the community for its support of the school system.

Lineal Court House Ely Rustony Vienna Dubach Macedna

Ruston Fire Losses In 1959 Near 41,000

Fire losses in Ruston during the past year totaled about 40,000 dollars. Fire Chief Jimmie Mabry said the local department answered 200 alarms, 27 outside city limits. The largest fire was a blaze at Diamond dairies, outside the city, contributing to the high total.

Ruston Dibeloser Jimmie Mabry Torlay Jocal Poinsi Huinto

Truck Fire Damages Chondrant Vehicle On Highway 80

A damaged food truck on Highway 80 in Chondrant caught fire Sunday. The Ruston Fire Department and State Bomb squad responded but the cause remained undetermined. The truck, owned by two Marshall, Texas residents, suffered significant damage.

Hood Chondri Ruston Fire Department State Boba Fevek Huston Cremen Sas Treelk

Parish Singers Meet In Simshoro Sunday

Simshoro Methodist Church hosts the Pineal Tivish Sing ing Convent Sunday with opening session at and special numbers planned. Roberson is president and J Frank Herven is secretary of the group that reads members from all communities of The pavinh.

Simshoro Methodist Church Dauany Blst I. Roberson J Frank Herven Pavinh

Stowe Creek Watershed Survey to Assess Dam Need

A local survey group begins work this week in the Stowe Creek watershed to evaluate feasibility of disteneting small dams and flood control. The project, with federal funds, involves aerial imagery and field inspections to determine impacts on nearby lands, uses, and wildlife before reporting to the Conservation Service.

Stowe Creek Alevandiia Cote Strachica pyArbonne Ost Settleugent Sibley Pownsville Wall Fe Eusorertis Uishev Ube Ubejr DiArbane Wastin Wea Dam Wiclde Radio Dalour Creal Briner Ditfted Brossett

High School Girls Aid Youth Polio March Drive

Ruston residents join High School Girls and Junior Guild for a door to door polio fund drive. Girls from Sab To, Wie Mii and Lessnties Chiles organize the Youth Center campaign at the high school, seeking support to aid the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and related health initiatives.

High School Girls Aid Junior Guild Sab Toh Mii Lessnties Chiles Mike Maret of Dimes Ruston Vaell Anyoor Someohe Cone Foy Nurional Foundation For National Viso Stlpy Olffewrs Xia

Payton Covington Gels Law Degree at LSU Graduation

Payton Covington Gels earned his law degree at LSU Tuesday, a local figure known for his firm in the area. He plans to practice law in Ruston and will remain in Batya Rouge area for ongoing work. he is married to Et Ahivehisu with one daughter.

Payton Covington Gels Law Degree Paynyn Tusk Goyimgton LSU Nod RM. Covinggton Krnowi Hoey Rustote Royton Fee Rustow Scimintetilas Louisiiny Hughway Batya Rouge

Lincoln Reaches 88 Percent of U.S. Bond Goal

Lincoln reaches 88 percent of the national bond goal as government bonds totaling 720,507 are reported by December. Purchases and projections show strong demand, with officials noting the year’s progress remains above average. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Lincoln U.S Westrich & Jaso Fred Joes Ig Ebaiewiam

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