Ruston Chamber hears on new Children's House hospital
At a CofC meeting Ruston officials heard Paul Kiene, state hospital official, detail a new hospital to serve mentally retarded children aged 6 to 12 with a 250000 dollar budget for the first fiscal year. The unit will begin with 40 beds and expand to about 150 cases. pediatrics heads are Dr. Bruce Everist and Dr. O W Brown. Open date set for September 1 with admissions for eligible ages to follow state hospital board standards.
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Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Ildrdn
Paul Kiene
Hosital
Ruston Tuberculosis
Ftest
Kiene
Louisiana State Hospital Board
Children’s House
Bruce Everist
O. W. Brown
Parish Road Surfacing Progress Report At Chamber Banquet
Eddie Evans secretary of the parish Police Jury presents an optimistic progress report on surfacing parish roads. He notes past state efforts and current projects aimed at fully surfacing all parish roads, with cost savings from local taxes and cooperative state involvement. Also announced is a speaker for the Chamber banquet, A D Holt, UT president, praised as a homespun figure who can entertain and provoke thought.
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Eddie Evans
Chamber of , Commerce
Tincaln Parish
Ir. Evans
Trierville
Igfhe Chamber
Ual Chamber of Commerce
Morelle Emmons
Board of Directors
A. D.sHolt
University of Tennessee
Halt
Mgr. Eimons
Ruston DAV Chapter Named After Riser
Ruston DAV Chapter No. 37 will be named after Riser Billchley in a plan endorsed by DAV National Headquarters in Cincinnati. Henry G. Riser says the chapter honors Bill Ash ley Riser, World War I veteran and Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s uncle, with charter work awaiting final approval from state and national committees.
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Billchley Riser
DAV National
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henry G. Riser
Ruston
Riser
Bill Ashley Riser
Lincoln Parish
Jesse Riser
Adam Riser
Loufaba
Bil
Ashley Riser
Ith Inf
O. Assép
Gina
Dts
National Committee
Rigton
AV National
BAY Department of
Ruston Golf Club Stockholders Meet Thursday
The Ruston Golf Club, Inc. holds its annual stockholders meeting Thursday night at the club house. Dr. R W Sharp urges full attendance from all stockholders for the scheduled session and discussion of annual business and plans.
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Ruston Golf Club
The
Ruston Golf Club, Inc
Hquge
R. W. Sharp
Sharp
Fishermen Plan Cleanup of Corney Creek Obstructions
A Ruston group led by Red Reeves and Ernest Shaw plans to clear Corney Creek of brush stumps and debris in northeast Louisiana. They will use power saws and buck saws and seek help from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries department with contributions welcomed to Red Reeves. Corney Creek, popular for bass, is often low and poorly navigable, attracting many local fishermen.
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Ruston
Corney Creek
Louisiana
Red Reeves
Ernest Shaw
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department
Said
Corney
Lincoln Parish
McCrory Seeks Re-election To State Office
Agriculture Commissioner Sid ney McCrory announced his candidacy for reelection in the December 5 primary. He has led the Department of Agriculture since 1956 as a non-faction candidate and cites 20 accomplishments while pledging efficient economical service for Louisiana. He proposes a livestock diagnostic lab for Southwest Louisiana and supports labs at McNeese State College in Lake Charles and Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette.
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Sidney McCrory
McCrory
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
McCroryas
Hope Villa
Ascension Parish
Agriculture and Immigration
Department
McNease State College
Lake Charles
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Colvin Family Reunion At Fellowship Church
The Colvin family reunion will be at Fellowship Baptist church near Dubach on August 15 with a 10 o'clock start. Hon. Fred Jones City Judge of Ruston will give the inspirational address after a brief program and business session.
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Colvin
Fellowship Baptist
Dubach
Fred Jones
Ruston
Jones
Lincoln Parish Reports No Forest Fires In June
Lincoln Parish fire crews reported no forest fires during June. Ranger Frank L. Gibson of the Louisiana Forestry Commission noted a night rain helps reduce fire danger and recorded 16.45 inches at the Hilly Tower weather station. He invited tours of lookout towers and cabins, and urged youth groups to call Monroe district HQ to arrange visits.
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Baton Rouge
Lincoln Parish
Frank L. Gibson
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Gibson
Boy
Girl Scouts
Monroe
Hughes Tool Co Burglary Reported. Drill Bits Stolen
The Hughes Tool Co office was burglarized last night per the sheriff's office. Deputy George Simonton said the front door lock was broken off and 15 to 20 drill bits were taken. No arrests yet.
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Hughes Tool Co
George Simonton
Mrs. Stephenson 91 Dies Friday Rites Held Sunday
Mrs. J J H Stephenson yi died Friday at home of her daughter Mrs D E Fowler of Austen after a lengthy illness Services were held Sunday at Sharon Baptist church near Dubach Kilpatrick's funeral home directed arrangements Survivors include three daughters Mrs D E Fowler Mrs E H Lloyd of Ruston and Mrs E B Hood Dukach one son David Stephenson Silver Springs Md two sisters Mrs F A Strong Jonesboro and Mrs Minnie Phillips Quitman two brothers C A Rodgers Shreveport and W F Rodgers formerly of Ruston now in Bunkie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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J.jh. Stephenson
D.E. Fowler
Austen
David Stephenson
Silver Springs
EF. A. Strong
Jonesbdoro
Minnie Phillips
Quitman
C. A. Rodgers
Shreveport
W. F. Rodgers
Ruston
Bunkie
Juvenile Court To Hear Jonesboro Grandfather Case
A 12-year-old boy who shot his grandfather in Jonesboro will be turned over to juvenile court for action. He remains with his step grandmother until the hearing likely in August. Assistant District Attorney W Jackson Emmons says the hearing will present all information. Police say Carl Huckaby shot Ben A Reed 64, in a home where the boy lived all his life, after Reed beat his wife. A coroner cites the death as a gunshot wound.
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Jonesboro
W. Jackson Emmons
Second Judicial District
Carl Huckaby
Carl Huckaby, After He Had Fired Ong
Ben. A. Reed
Musical Portraits Concert At Louisiana Tech
The Louisiana Tech Concert Association presented Musical Portraits in Howard Auditorium on July 13 featuring Dolores Baldyga soprano Angelo Picardi tenor and Dana Lordly pianist. The program spanned Broadway tunes folk songs and Puccini arias. The trio’s stage presence plus clever arrangements pleased most in attendance despite a missing anticipated attraction.
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Louisiana Tech Concert Association
Howard Auditorium
Dolores Baldyga
Goprano
Angelo Picardi
Dana Lordly
Program For Dairymen Set For Tuesday
Dairymen are invited to the Southland Jersey Farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Howard for a program Tuesday July 21. Specialists from LSU and the American Jersey Cattle Club will be on the program. Dr. Patrick of the Artificial Breeding Center in Baton Rouge will discuss pedigrees of bulls available through this program. Morgan Walter of the Jersey Cattle Club will discuss evaluation of pedigrees. After lunch, specialists will discuss management problems to help make operations more profitable, Ruston dairymen will discuss milk marketing in this area.
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Southland Jersey
J. C. Howard
F. O. LeVasseur
LSU
American Jersey Cattle Club
Dr. Patrick
Baton Rouge
Morgan Walter
Jersey Cate Club
Agriculture Extension Service
Ruston Dairymen
Death Claims Mrs Wright Rites Thur
Mrs Frances McCormack Wright, widow of O M Wright Sr, formerly of Ruston, died suddenly at home in Moustan Tex Tuesday night. Graveside services 9 30 Thursday at Greenwood cemetery Ruston. Body arriving tonight, lying in state at Kilpatricks funeral home until service. Survivors include sister Mrs Blanche Clark Houston two daughters Mrs W E Davis Alexandria and Mrs Bertha Pitney Little Rock. Related to La Monte Wright family of Ruston.
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Frances McCormack Wright
O. M. Wright
Ruston
Moustan
Tex
Greenwood Cemetery
Kilpatrick
R. L. Holmes
Blanche Clark
Houston
W. E. Davis
Alexandria
Bertha Pitney
Little Rock
Wright
la Monte Wright
Piggly Wiggly Dog Show Declared a Howling Success
The second annual Piggly Wiggly and Ken Station dog show was praised as a howling success by manager J. W. Reeves. Winners included Candy owned by Pam McCarty Tar Baby owned by Linda Brewer Tuna owned by Bob Hearne Beauregard owned by Phyllis Simmons and Muteh owned by David Maxwell. Dr John Lilles of Ruston judged and Jack Allen conducted ceremonies. Photos of winners will be displayed at Piggly Wiggly No 2 later this week.
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Piggly Wiggly
J. W. Reeves
Candy
Pam McCarty
Tar Baby
Linda Brewer
Tuna
Bob Hearne
Beauregard
Phyllis Simmons
Muteh
David Maxwell
John Lilles
Ruston Veterination
Jack Allen
Reeves
JC Donkey Softball Night Sponsored At Frazar Field
The Ruston Jaycees host a donkey softball game at Frazar Field at 7 30 PM to raise operating capital. Donkeyball features players riding donkeys around bases with no strikes or walks and includes a trick mule act as a bonus. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Ruston Jaycees
Frazar Field
Ce Mt
Texas
Ralph £. Godfrey
Crescent
Okla
Chamber of Commerce
TIPS FROM EXTENSION TRIPS Gas Tax Claim Time
County Agent urges filing for a federal gas tax refund covering July 1 1958 to July 1 1959 for gas used in agriculture. Refund set at three cents a gallon with a Sept 30 deadline. Keep records and be ready to justify claims to the District Director of Internal Revenue.
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Dist. Director of Internal Revenue
Agri
Court House
State Civil Service Examinations Announced for August
The state civil service announces written tests for several positions including Probation and Parole Officer I Labor Relations Associate II Library Assistant and Research Analyst. Applicants must file by 5:00 PM July 24 1950 with the Springfield Civil Service Office Box 4035. Information and applications available at the employment security welfare office Batish service office or trade school.
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Arnndon
Kathin Tighs
Foca
Riative l
Lative II
Surpassin Field
Po “Aq Jing
Morelahd
Aghool
Fis Greay
A . Hans
Gartm Servics
Employment Security Office
Welfare Office
Batish Service Office
Tra Trade Shoal
Poultry Venture Brings Noted Profit for Local Student
Agriculture student Jerry Wesley of Choudrant High School reports strong returns from a 50-bird flock. He attributes success to careful management, top-quality chicks, clean hatchery stock, fresh water, proper feed, and well arranged facilities with affordable setup.
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Ea Jeésry
Wesley Will
Jerry
Wesley
Jerry Weasley
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