Smooth Transition Sought By New City Administration
Mayor Johnny Perritt seeks a smooth transition as new city administration takes over. He notes policy changes across departments, reappoints all heads, and aims for efficient services while boosting public relations and city attractiveness in Ruston. The Council will consider a Chamber of Commerce plan to raise downtown metered parking fines.
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Johnny Perritt
Ledbetter
Pervitt
Perrit
Ruston
Chamber of Commerce
Yeear
C of C
Spencer Goins Elected Head Legion Post
Spencer Goins was elected Post Commander at the Melarlanl Mc Callum Post 2 regular meeting last Thursday night. Officers elected include Tack Madsen as First Vice Commander J.D. McCallum as Second Vice Commander Henry A. Treasurer A. D. Thompson Rev. Joe Cathcart as Chaplain Charles B. Carter as Service Officer and an Executive Committee of Bill Veazey Charles Carter Sanders Baskin Richard W. Hudson Howard Davis Johnny Pervirt. Delegates to the State Convention for July 27 in Lafayette include Spencer Goins Chas. B. Carter Sanders Askin Hunter Lewis Jack Madden Larry Box and Bill Veazey.
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Melarlanl McCallum Pout
Secint
Spenser Cigins
Goins Law
The
Lean
Goins
Tack Madsen
2Nd View
J.D. McCallum
Henry A
A. D. Thompson
Joe Cathcart
Charles B. Carter
Bill Veary
Charles Carter
Richard Www
Hudson
Howard Davis
Sanders Baskin
Johnny Pervrirt
Lafayette
Spencer Guins
Chas. B. Carter
Sanders Askin
Hunter Lewis
Jack Madden
Larry Box
Bill Veazey
50 Boys Enjoy Jeep Caravan Sponsored By Parks Department
The Ruston Parks and Recreation Department sponsored a 25 mile jeep caravan through the Jackson-Lionville Game Preserve on a Friday afternoon. A six jeep and two pickup convoy left Ruston City Park led by a Police Department officer with 50 boys from the Methodist Children’s Home enjoying the slight rain. The trip included multiple stops for rest and mud delays, affecting ten adults who accompanied the group. A separate excursion for girls is planned for later in the summer.
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Parks Department
Parks and Recreation Department of
Ruston
Jackson-Lionville
Iyo Lucky Boys
Elo
Mickey
Ruston Resident Otis Blackwell Dies in Monroe
Otis Blackwell, age 35, of Ruston, died in Monroe after hospital treatment. He is survived by four sisters and several relatives. funeral arrangements were to be announced by J. We.
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Otis Blackwell
Ruston
Monroe
Os Blackwell
Dbus
Shenae
Claiperne Paoish
United Pentieustap Chavelr
Teste
Pertecas
Jonah
Ies J. We Otis Suremiy
Walt Mesa
Gus Blackwell
Foay
Mania Tela Sodol
Acedia
Mars
Robert Young
Atvs
Aie
Lies
Miary
Laaekweil
Isa
Sisiers
Fhaetheas
Rlile
Infant Daughter of J T Johnson Died Yesterday
Infant daughter of J T Johnson died Monday July 2 at 5 00 am shortly after birth in Huston. Services at Simsburg at dad p m conducted by Rev Moore of Ruston under the direc tion Yenoaf Spears Baneral Tome. Survivors include parents Ma and Mrs Johnson one brother John Thomas Julington and grandparents Mr and Mrs MM Fubose of Simsboro and Mr ane Apes FROTE Long of Matile Ala
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Tanta Lymnd Johnson
MM. 1
Fubosei
Simsboro
Ane Apes
Frote Long
Matile
Ala
Lincoln Parish School Board OKs New Borrowing Law
The Lincoln Parish School Board passed a resolution authorizing borrowing against next year s income to cover debts from this year s operations, seeking permission from the State Bond and Tax Board under new legislative rules. Superintendent Mar elle Fmineons noted Lincoln is among 23 parishes not needing borrowing this year and that timing hinges on anticipated severance tax receipts. The Board also named First National Bank of Rusten as fiscal agent for the coming year with borrowings at 2 percent, and outlined depository requirements.
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Lincoln Parish
State Bond and Tax Board
Mar
Elle Fmineons
Lincoln
Fmmons
First National Bank of
Rusten
Iwo
Kendall Elected President of State Group
Mrs J B Kendall was elected president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Liisi State Phabonigeedttedl Association at a meeting in New Onde. The group is linked to wives or widowed members and labor unions, with Ms Wendath noted as president of the South District. The article outlines roles in the labor movement and women’s clubs in the state.
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Mes
J. B. Kendall
State Group
Mra
JG. Kendal, Jr
Woun
Liisi
Phabonigeedttedl
Oeanieation Sie VW
New Onde
Amb
Bnendil
Insurance Talk Sets Board Course for Coverage Review
The Parish School Board authorized Superintendent Bymons to study the current school insurance system and to resist unnecessary changes. Member William A. Marbury proposed a two meter policy with individual bus operator certificates to ensure bus insurance coverage. The board adopted values for school property for insurance purposes and moved routine items, including appointing Claude C. Davis as a bus driver to replace the retired Eugene Davis, and recognizing Beech Tree extension site dedication near Cypress Springs. Forestry extension service forester Trebstock reported a new borrowing authority from Farmers Home Administration for forest improvements.
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Parish
Bymons
Aoe
William A. Marbury
Boar
Claude CC. Davis
Fellowship Colors Est
Eugene Davis
Ty Sien
Cypress Springs Sehuel
Bse
Hesthaeds
Trestbock
South Pacific on stage at Tech July 12 and 13
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to be presented in the Tech Auditorium with a 60 piece orchestra. Cast includes UC students and Pineville award winner James G. Smith directs, Hobn Taek handles technical direction, and Debbie Hollins sings lead. Tickets available at the college box office or from cast members.
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South Pacific
Tech
Seta Tetel
Toniecina Tech Aquadie
Rodgers’ Ane
Fran Pineville
Will Ysley
Faaile le Becque
Deane Saeklamd
Opelousas
Filoods
Grigaeta
Sao Younes
Anu
Will Ayppesuus
Opera Workshop
Winkel
Fatal crash on Highway 80 involving two gravel trucks
A Friday afternoon wreck on Highway 80 near Farmerville Road killed Bernard Lovett Jr and seriously injured three Lovett family members. A 15 yard gravel truck driven by Claude Knighton jackknifed while rain complicated stopping. Four autos were involved, one reportedly passing on the shoulder. Ambulances rushed Lovett Jr to Lincoln General Hospital where he died. Grandparents and other family members suffered injuries as hospitals treated the injured.
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Bernard Lovett, Jr
Lincoln General Hospital
Farmerville Road
Lovett
Toe Luce Lavetts
Lave Spent & Gols
Three Parish Youths To Attend Farm Bureau Meeting
Members of Louisiana's latest farmers organization will attend the 0th annual convention in Baton Rouge June 22-23. About 1,700 Farm Bureau members from Lincoln Parish and surrounding areas are expected. The convention aims to adopt recommendations and policies for the coming year to better coordinate farming, livestock, and grain prices.
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Farm Bureau
Louisiana
Colvin
Mne Cian
Gretton
Barry Ui
Coline
Parnas Bareat
Baether
Senator Montgomery Speaks on Court Prayer Ruling in Interview
Deshnenpenly's Senator Harold Montgomery commented on the Supreme Court decision banning school prayers. He defended the current amendment as protecting religion and criticized church leaders for not taking a side. He urged Congress to clarify religious freedom in the Constitution with a Senate resolution sent to Vice President and officials.
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Willy
Senmster Harold Montgomery
Deshnenpenly
Supreme Court
State Senate
Montgomery
Congress
Senate
Chemical Controls Crawling Chinch Bugs' Concludes County Agent Report
County agent discusses chemical controls for crawling chinch bugs, detailing deficiencies, weather effects, and recommendations. Notes mention LeVasseur and DeVasseur observations, prep work, and timing for treatments. References to eggs, shakes, and field conditions indicate ongoing infestation management and field trials.
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Nellie Hayes
W. B. Perritt
Fyter, Tex
Spencer Goins
Head Legion
J. T. Johnson
Superintendentmmons
J. B. Kendall, Jr
H. B. Dean
Titus
Stil Gienibers
Paul Blendershot
Simma Dyson
Gure
Brocketth
Conmniniter
Ifaison
Debbie Pen Hollins
AL OM. Cighier
Mr. AE
Qainnie Os
Ruston Wreck
Mig
Muad-West
Dire Baer
MW Imelite Chey
LSU
Data Wer
Treastien
Arentin Eau Pederitiont
Senator Montgomery
Chnaphedys
Cerny
Awent
DeVasseur
Dass
Usiel Peer
Baiken
Vieuia
Boery Podlert
Fais Dueck
Sartdy
LeVeinseur
Ridaen
Cording
Peebles
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