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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1959
Page
5
U S Attorneys alerted to rising mail fraud schemes. Postmaster Liat Pearce says postal inspectors and the Criminal Division will coordinate actions. Letter from Malcolm Anderson urges consultation with Fraud Section to pursue cases promptly.
The automobile belonging to A. J. Dodson stolen Monday night in Ruston was recovered by Little Rock police Tuesday. The car was spotted early afternoon and apprehended in the city shortly after. Five boys were in the car and are believed to be LT I escapees. car condition unclear but not believed damaged since it was being driven.
Thursday afternoon collision at North Trenton and Chautauqua Road involved a 5,000 gallon Shaw Transport Co. oil tanker from Ruston and a 1958 Chevrolet. Neither driver was hurt. both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Billy Joe Simpson of Arcadia signaled left and turned into the truck driven by Billy G. Bennet of Choudrant. No charges will be filed per Chief O. O. Osbon.
Forest Ranger Frank L. Gibson notes there were no forest fires in Lincoln parish in the past week yet grass fires trouble him. He warns trash or garbage burning on windy days is dangerous and should be avoided, and credits luck for few fires amid extremely hot weather.
The Public Affairs Research Council in Baton Rouge calls for a systematic reorganization of Louisiana's executive branch to reduce rising complexity and inefficiency. The 34 new state bodies in five years bring total to 207, hindering gubernatorial supervision.
Mary Cecil Liggin 58 of Dubach died Tuesday at Reeves Clinic Bernice. Funeral at Fellowship Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Wednesday Rev J A Nichols officiating. Burial in Fellowship Cemetery under Kilpatrick's Funeral Home Ruston. Survived by four sisters Miss Clarice Liggin Mrs Bertha Lewis and Mrs John Terry and two brothers Henry and Prentice Liggin.
Fifteen 4 H adult leaders met at the Courthouse to plan member support. Attendees listed include J A Blondin, Mrs McDonald, Mrs Dowling, Mrs Brewer, Ollie Oisenbeck, W R Stewart, Rostran, Marie Potts, Jim Harvey, N L Moncrief, Mark Hanna, W A Smith, Gayle Cruikshank, C S Fuller, Willian Franklin. District Spring Show at Alexandria starts March 4 with two additional days. state show in Baton Rouge runs March 7 to 14. Project training meetings are scheduled February 7 to 28 at various locations including Tea Farm and Courthouse.
Larry Tubbs a 27 year old leukemia patient from Ruston is in dire need of negative blood at Ruston Hospital. His condition requires frequent transfusions and donors are urged to report to the laboratory and inform staff they wish to donate for Larry Tubbs.
Railroad crews moved to close the freight yard beside the Tech Theater after cars obstructed the switch track near Ritche Grocery. Road Master W E Mstes ordered the yard shutdown. rails were sunk and heavy cables laid to block access. Cars parked on the gravel area were urged to relocate.
Committees stage Ruston s 70th anniversary requests parish residents to donate old homes attic finds desks with history and any archival material. Data and artifacts will help craft nightly pageant with authentic early settler items including costumes tools maps biographies and photos. Send items to Chamber of Commerce, request safekeeping and return. also invite pageant name ideas for advertising.
Rev. Jesse Bryan and his wife Beverly Ann Bailey moved into the parsonage at Hico last Saturday where he becomes pastor. They previously lived in West Monroe, attended Northeast State College, and plan to enter Louisiana Tech next semester after earlier studies at Louisiana College in Pineville. Bryan was named 1958 Tentmaker by the Texas Evangelistic Conference for work with a sponsoring BSU and Home Mission Board assignment in Canada.
The Lincoln Parish March of Dimes fund received 228.39 from the annual Coffee Day drive run by local coffee shops with the Ruston Lions Club. Homer A. Duque chaired the event, thanking Linns and Joga coffee shops for voluntary participation and noting most coffee is donated. Participating cafes and totals included P.O. Cafe 44.20, Maries 31.00, Naffs Star 17.?, Olympia 18.08, City Cafe 0, College Cafe 9.98, Rendezvous 2.90, Bills Barbecue 20.55, Dave House Styles and Magic Grill 40.92. Three jars remain to be collected and will be reported later.
Committee to meet in Hodge Louisiana to plan a pilot forestry program sponsored by Continental Can Company. Members include C B Faulk Ford Fallin W N Robinson Fred Westbeek Don Spencer and hk Mullin. An 118 acre plot near Oak Grove Church is chosen for public access and timber improvements at the company expense.
A parish youth was arrested by Ruston Police Saturday afternoon after the robbery of a Simshoro motorist, Milton Merlin. Officials turned the boy over to Lincoln parish sheriff's officers for processing.
The Louisiana Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors held its 13th annual meeting January 22 23 1959 in Baton Rouge at the Capitol House. Principal speaker H D Burkhalter director of forestry discussed How Big Is Our Woodland Management Job. Officers elected for the year were Richard O Thompson president Harold Montgomery vice president Doyline and Andrew Yarger secretary treasurer Tallulah. Attendees included Fred M Wade Farmerville S R Aycock Don Spencer Ruston and other area residents. An unrelated juvenile arrest report noted a 15 year old boy taken into custody after an attempted robbery, described by officials as withheld pending investigation.
Louisiana Tech bestowed honors on 33 mid year graduates including 15 general honors recipients and 18 with departmental distinctions. Dr. J L Fulmer of LSU delivered the principal address. Named Magna Cum Laude were Elizabeth Dawn Wesson Cooper Barbara Brooks Crews Mary Ann Gorton McBride Miles Walter Hall Eva Jean Shirley Arthur Max Jwell Stracener Jr Cum Laude honorees included Betty Ann Dubberly Donald Gene Fordham Vivian Dell Hulder Erneston Parks Jr Farrell J Perdeauville Joe Davis Purvis Lelia Kriex Smith Willie Ray Southern and Donna Hightower White. Departmental distinctions were awarded to Dan B Blake Elizabeth W Cooper Barbara B Crews Mary Ann Gorton McBride Miles W Hall Vivian D Holder Lamar Babington Jones Ernest K Parks Jr F J Perdeauville Joe Purvis Mary Stewart Richardson Harvey Anne Roberts Lelia K Smith Willie R Southern Oliver Sanders Spencer Arthur M Stracener Jr Donna H White James Clarence White.
World renowned trick shot artist Joe Kirkwood will visit Ruston Country Club Saturday at 3 p.m. for a demonstration and clinic. The Australia born performer uses oversized clubs and unconventional gear to showcase dramatic long shots and unique swings.
Florida extension notes report no sweet potato weevils found in the area and no parish quarantine this year. Guidance urges careful seed potato orders, yearly operation checks including costs and depreciation, and using dairy record keeping to assess profitability.
Mr Johnson urged all aliens to file the address report by January 31 at the nearest Immigration Service office or post office. The notice stresses penalties for willful violations and allows a guardian to file for a child under 14. Non-citizens may appoint a friend or relative to submit the form if ill.
Dan Perrett today announced the March of Dimes Queen contest will be named at the annual wall event in Tech’s old men’s gymnasium. Parish treasurer Mrs. K D Kilpatrick must receive all money by noon Saturday to tally points at ten cents each.
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