Signs of Progress at Tech in Year of 1968
Numerous developments mark Louisiana Tech’s year starting July 1 1968 with dormitory construction and campus expansion. Extensions to dining hall and student center progress. new digital computer installed. chemistry society approval. accounting conference. Mothers Weekend. careers day. enrollment rise to 2013. health and safety improvements. campus forestry and beautification projects. grants for science and chemistry programs. student broadcasts and campus activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireny Tolliver
Tech
Interc Jeyoale
Amoetican Chemical Society
Monror Ag
Monroe Sales Executives Club
Louisiana Tech
Louisiausa
School of Engineering
Wiew
Baptist
Bell
Decorber
Stumlus
Redks
Pretow
National Chancery Club
Interfraternity Council
State Board of Education
Ruby B. Pearce
E. S, Jenkins
R. A
Arbind
Tavough
State Board of Lquidation
Davis and
Simpaon
Memorial Gymnasium
Louisiana Jech Ragingsrin 'Foundation, Inc
Future Homemakers of America
Louisiana Reading ‘Association
Louisiana Academy of Sciences
Literatu
National Science Foundation
Louisiana Agricultural Engineers
Pi Kappa Alpha
School of Business Administration
American Association of Colegiate Schools of Business
Local residents and visitors share Fourth of July events
A long list of neighbors and relatives from Ruston, Monroe, Baton Rouge, Texarkana and Shreveport gather for visits, birthdays, and a Golden Wedding Anniversary. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Colvin, Rev. Wynn, J. L. Dendy, and the Briggs family, with multiple weekend trips and a hospital update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsiher
Texarkana
Dendy Elliot
Briggs
New Orleans
Floyd Orren
Glenn Lawrence
Athens
W. N
Poland
Burl Hollis
Monroe
Air
Ed Hollis
W. A. Colvin IL
Charles Hollis
Ruston
W. N. Poland
Doss Rea
Evergreen Community
Rea
Harry Colvins
Hat
Benny Hollis
Drew Nolan
Shreveport
Weekend Guests Fill Maplewood Area in July Visits
Mre and Mrs Newt Mitchell and others hosted guests at Maplewood over the weekend. Several families and relatives from Monroe Shreveport Arkadelphia and Pensacola visited relatives here. The Methodist Revival begins July 6 with Rev Merlen Merrell of Minden assisting. Willian Hollingsworth of Monroe and Donna Gai and Terry Lynn Greene enjoyed trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adt Ball
Newt Mitchell
Mame Mire
HL. Mitchell
J. Nell Teft
Lamar Lewis
Monroe
A. &, Fuller
George Wiggars
D. A. Sheehan
Surdone Wiggers
Roland
John Lane
Joe Smith
Ronnie
Joe,Jr
Smith
Alexandria
Charlie Green Colvin
Chris
Mise Bettle McGee
Shreveport
Phorsday
Robert Colvin
R. G. Willams
Orange
Texas
Bro
Means
Merlen Merrell
Minden
Dey Autrey
Bernice
Mira
T. A. Greene, ‘Sr
Pearl Greene
Willian Hollingsworth
W. J. Colvitt
A. M. Tatum
Ceeatiers
Donna Gai
Terry Lynn
New Orleans
Frasier Fourth of July Reunion Quietly Observed
The Fourth of July passed quietly with visits and fishing. Frasier relatives from Rockford and Alabama vacationing with Rough and Ben Frasier stem from the Frasier family reunions. The Cranford gathering near Callon Arkansas drew most Frasier kin, with fried fish and picnic fare shared. The Frasier reunion plans name the first Sunday in August at the usual home place, inviting all relatives to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 4
Thurmon
Wes
Harald Frasier
Rockford
Ave
Rough
Ben Frasier
Marvin Craighead
Anniston
Alabama
Roland Austin
Elorado
Ark
J. 8
Beck. CW
Thurman
Jr. G
Kelly
Chucky
Cherri
Jimmie
Jamestown
Cranford
Lock & Near
Callon
Aris
Lemuel
Simshoro
J. J. Frasier
Mr. Frasier
Frasiers
Alleni
Fle
Family reunions and travels fill July holidays in Herbert area
The Herbert family gathers for a Sunday reunion with Ninety two members present at the Old Family home near Cedarton. Other reunions include the George Brewster and late Jin Brewster families visiting relatives in Cedarton and nearby homes. Civilians at New Orleans Naval Station average about 275 officers and men with dozens more in civilian staff as part of the Eighth Naval District support, while Florida fruit and local visits color holiday stories and travel from Ruston to Baton Rouge and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie White
Ruston
Laster Green
Ruston Hospital
Cilla Green
Herbert
Madison
John Wille Green
Nonie Sinclair
George Brewster
Cedarton
Jin Brewster
Velma Pylant
Clinton Truett Mathis
Guthrie Truett
James Wesley Colvin
Baton “Rouge
Earl
Floy Colvin
James
Monroe
Jimmy
Polig
Baton Rouge
Wallace Shields
Dan
Shiels
Bastrop
Billy Gelitin
Mage Boys
Cral
Rom Momer
T J
Tale
Delhi
J. W. Ingram
Mebile
Ala
Santa Hoan Island
Florida
Laverstle Ford
Port Lauderdale
Norris
Sibley
Anverase
Bryan
Baynethia Carvey
Innis Bryan
Charlotte
N.C
New Orleans Naval Station
Algley Naval Station
Naval District
New Orleans
Naval
Bele Chasse
Otte
Louisiana Purchase
Air
W. E. Madden
Simsboro
Elliot Nelson
Nelson
Nelwyn
Billy Tulldy
Atonroe
Kendall
Fernie Ball
Mo W. M. It Swift
Elos Dorado Hospital
Howe
Rev
Grayny
Tvin
Tajhate
Proctor
Greenwood
Att
Sim Nolan
Mark Ho
Debbie
Cindy
Holtzclaw
Ouroltzclaw
Drewry
Véenna
Sciahet
Cherry K
Pamela Lally
Vivian Apents
Hornsby
Monroé - Lally
Ma Kem
Calvary ‘Baptist Church
G. Lavance
Mug" Spikes
Clyde Laghtice
Coles
Rath Watts Dubach
Exis
Te Tarnittman
Billy
Houston
Boyd Stephens
Quiet Fourth Brings Fishing Picnics and Revival Nearby
The community enjoyed a calm Fourth of July with fishing trips picnics and visits. A revival meeting continues at Mineral Springs led by Rev. Brown of Shreveport. A baby named Thomas Timothy was welcomed to the Howard family with Duke lineage noted. extensive family ties are listed. Cookie Culver of Gibsland visits Eliza Spann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juky
Mineral Springs
Brown
Shreveport
Thomas Timothy
Thomas Howard
Howard
Loveller Duke
Hie
Bil.Howard
Lizzie Holloway
Gerland Duke
Alleed Franklin
Jim Duke
Jonas Franklin
Clara Gallinan
Ruston
Cookie Culver
Gibsland
Elizabe Spann
Whix
Daternoon
Temple Workers Class Meets At Melton Home
The Temple Workers Sunday School Class gathered Thursday afternoon July 2 in Mrs J W Melton's Fairfield Drive home with co host Mrs Bertha Colvin. Led by president Mrs B P Adams, the meeting opened with prayer and a devotional by Mrs BB Calvin. Reports were shared during business, followed by refreshments for attendees including Mrs P B Colvin and hostesses. 1859 commerce data note appears as a separate fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Workers
J. W. Melton
Fairfield Drive
Bertha Colvin’ Ag
B. P. Adams
Bertha Calvin
Calvin
Adama
Brewster
P. B. Colvin
F. H. Moird
D. A. Gilbert
Louise Pallis
C. F. Brewster
Adams
Melton
Bertha Colvin
Notices for Sale and Service of Sewing Machines
Local ad lists new and used sewing machines for sale and cleaners. Calls welcome to C Pack Jr in Alabama for sales, service, and repairs. Clear contact not fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veouma
Packs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernice News
Don Colvin
Gut
J. E. Meadows
Memphis
Tenn
James L. Dendy
Tnt
K. B. Bendy
Donald Lindsey
Gloria Jean Lee
Frederal Lee
le Ridder
Mary Kay Colvin
M.J. B'Armond
G. M. Colvin
Rev. Wynn
J. W. Grafton
Longview
Clarte Love
Love
Florada
Don Watson
Amily
N. J. Andrew
Graydon Colvin
Joy Williams
Bill Briggs
Hoper
David Williams
Roger Neil
Reginald Dean
Rodney Colvin
Dell
Robert Woodard
Joyce Ann
David Wiliams
Kepler
Little Stave
Raymond Woodliard
Fort Worth
Josh Woodard
Blanche Holleman c
James Earl
Dale W
Mack Hood
Viola
Robert Fubanks
Lijitay Miser
Gene ‘Posley
Wiley Woodard
Matt Woodard
Curtis Autry
Jel
New Mexico
Luther Cox
Eugene Tarbutton
Neflie Richardson
Sam Neilson
Boyce Holley
Ralph Chandler
Dora Holley
Barbara Holley
Eldridge Duke
Sugar Creek
United States
Empire State N.M
Oklahoma City
Okla
San Antienio
Tex
Columbia
N. C
Dallas
Durham
Loyola Academy
College of the Immaculate Corception
Loyola University
H.P. Scott
Ted
Baglani Sig
Gray‘s' Service Center
ANB’ Marine “Supply
Pormerly Gray
Farmerville Rd
Ruston, la
Lake Foursome
Iola
Dubach
E. B. Trammell
C.L. Bridgest
Don Charles Lee
Pensacola
Sam K. Baldwin, Jeweler
Berry Furniture Co
Grigsby's Jeweler
Hemenway-Lawson Furniture Co
Pioneer Furniture Co
Clyde Richardson Jeweler
Selle Jeweler
Shelor Furniture & Appliance Co
Culbertson
Greenville
Manoud Giuffin
Temple
U. S
Commerce Department
Louisiana
Vienna
Iam
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
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