New Bank Building Planned for Choudrant
Bank of Choudrant will raze a new modern building at a cost of $935,000 with construction to start within 20 days. Howard Smith, president of the Ruston State Bank and Choudrant Bank officers announced the project, with control of the building awarded to the Choudrant Investment Co, a subsidiary of the Bank of Choudrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Hilburh, JR
Bank of Choudrant
Howard Smith
Ruston State
Hewemo Emomtervssar
Choudrant Banks
Chondrant Investae Cu
Bank of Chondrant
Ruston youth promoted in Air Force cadet program
Loyté A Green son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow W Green was appointed Cadet Squadron Adjutant in Class 6 07N at Pilot Navigator Cadet Training School Ackland AFB He will receive six weeks basic training then hold the rank of adel no Lieutenant He will report to Harlingen AFC Texas for further flight training and a one day course before receiving Air Force pay then be appointed a lieutenant and serve a year in the regular Air Force Plans include another assignment Louis moved to Ruston in 1958 and completed high school here before working at Lincoln Enterprises awaiting Cartels admission Meanwhile a bank building plan was announced for Monroe Way with a brick design and drive in window The Bank of Choudrant, organized in 1912, has resources over 1 125 000, with Ruston banking leadership involved in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Green
Woodrow’ W. Green
Harlingen Afc
Texas
Air Force
Louis
Ruston
Familly
Lincoln
Lincoln Parish
T. W. Green
Ward Five
Robert Colvin
Ray
Wilbin B. Smith
Ward Six
Mr. Colvin
Colvin
Himi
Phesed
Mary Casgibry
Gitta’ Calahan Nving
Simsboro
Fred Uigginbotham
Neal Thompson
Furs
Diag
Will” Verte
Ry'l
Reese
Dring
Hillcrest Elementary
Selole
Bankers Tour Planned by Smith Fuller and Associates
Howard Smith and Lane Fuller head a four state conservation tour for bankers starting in Shreveport. The group travels through Texas Mexico California and Newa detailing dams farms and vineyards. Clayton Rutledge of St. Francisville and other Louisiana Bankers Association leaders join the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ruston State Tank
Fourstate Farmen
Banker's
Shreveport
Lane Fuller Af Guston
Alex Fiamerville
Texas
Mexico
California
Maat State
Clayton Rutledge
St. Francisville
Louisiana Bankers Asociation
Rebuilding Underway At Handle Plant After Fire
Diamond says rebuilding of the handle plant began about three weeks ago after a fire destroyed the main building. About 18,000 cubic feet of concrete have been poured with steel frame erection scheduled to begin. The plant aims for full production with a 7 worker crew and anticipated fall output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Tredustrigs
Yate
Diamond
Asysul
Dimond
Hamle
al Ghout Iyer
Bids Sought for Dubach Lake Dam Repairs and Enlargement
Loris M Wimberly director of the Department of Public Works announces bids will be received on July 20 at 4230 for repairs and enlargement of the Dubach Lake dam in Lincoln parish. The project aims to repair and enlarge the damaged section. the dam lies about half a mile east of Dubach in section 23 T20N R3W. Work covers 26300 cubic yards of embankment with AML engineering services provided by the Louisiana Department of Public Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris M. Wimberly
Department of Public Works
Dubach Lake
Lincoln Parish
AML
Louisiana Department of Public Works
Rites Held Wednesday for Mrs White in Shreveport
Mrs Grace White of Shreveport died Tuesday at a Shreveport hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM at Darbs Chapel with Rev J I Reynolds of Shreveport officiating. Burial followed in Weldon Cemetery under direction of Davis. She is survived by her sister Mrs Gilmore Shirey of Shreveport a sister Mrs Th Yattman of Dybach and a brother Cecil Shivey of Sikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace White
Shreveport
Pam
Darbs's Chapel
J. 1
Reynolds of
Weldon Cemetery
Davi
White
Gilmore Shirey
TH Yattman
Dybach
Cecil Shivey
Sikes
New A P Store Opens Here on Thursday
A&P announces the opening of a new store here on Thursday. The article details Lincoln Parish ASC elections by mail, with a county board selecting nominees and ballots due by August 12 1954. The process designates top vote recipients for committee roles and delegates to the county convention set for May 28, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Larance
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Lincoln Parish
ASC
Community Election Board
F. C. LeVasseur
Don Spencer
SCS
Ray Alexander
FHA
Joe Blondin
Farm Bureau
Diate Svt
Gededak
Shair
Alice
Ultra-Modern Market Opens In Ruston On South Vienna
A&P unveils a modern ARP Super Market at 401 South Vienna St in Ruston with a Thursday morning ribbon cutting. The store features 70 parking spaces, ARP equipment, and a staff led by Jered Whine to manage departments. Special opening prizes and gifts are promised to attract visitors as the retailer expands in the Gulf States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Aierica
Vienna St
Ruston
Bl. Nichols
New Orleans
Superinen
Gulf States
A&p
Hols
Frente den J Pnoal
Choudvant
Lincoln Builders
AGP
Jered Whine
Prenian
Woo
Bayne
jHlany
Altyaet
A&p Alanning
Weslinghousee
Grinndly
Avery Demariment
Fncidines
Tressclothe
Tranter
Torffie Thyoteb
Fia” Sim
Tia
Coumlers
TH. FE. Philips
Rustan Wilconina
Siperyisay
Fedehaiy
Tilstot
Ruston unit eyed for mentally retarded children
The Ruston state unit for mentally retarded children aims to open around September first with about 150 residents and 150 staff. Keeney outlines plans for medical staff, partnerships with local doctors, and civic support while the Lincoln parish School Board names W. Green new vice-president replacing the late Robert Colvin and makes staffing changes at its Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panl Keeney
Torser
Ruston
Shipment of Jubilee plates arrives for Ruston jubilee
The Blu fond Jubilee plates shipment, a dozen pieces, arrives and is distributed to cooperating stores. The plates replicate the design used in Ruston’s Diamond Jubilee and 7th Anniversary celebrations, colored similarly and unsigned by Mrs. Drew Hays. They are sold for $1.30 each at local shops including Drew’s Gift Shop and Beale Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Drew Hays
Drew
Suvenile
Rigs
Beale Store
Compan Baldwin Jewsler
Forest Fires During Past Week Reported
Forest Ranger Frank J. Gibe son said the parish men answered no fire calls in the past week. He noted they are not dodging duties, but busy with maintenance work. The aim is to have all equipment in shape before fire season, with current campaign efforts underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Gibeson
Legion Post Elects New Officer Slate
The McFarland-McCallim Legion Post elected Richard Walsam as commander for the coming year. Other leaders include Lowigs Yad as first vice commander and Veazey Biv Mfican as second in command. Post historian CW Calvin and 2.0 Fox were named, with officers to be announced at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Hudson
Richard Walsam
Sercico
McFarkind-McCallim
Veazey Biv
Mfican
Charles G
Dhaphin
Wo Haresarin
McFarland
Dawnevi Finanes Affiegn
CW Calvin
Fox
Bi Veazey
Rainach enters race for Louisiana governor at appreciation day
Senator W M Rainach of Claiborne parish announced his bid for governor to a large crowd at the parish courthouse during Willie Rainach Day. He cited his Right to Work advocacy and said a platform would be released soon while criticizing rivals on taxes and segregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
W. M. Rainach
Claiborne Parish
Parish
Louisiana
Inbushments
Perth
Willie Rainach
Hobisian
Extension Dairy Program Plans Across Parish Farms
Plans for a dairy program led by County Agent F O LeVasseur and hosted on the Howard farm seek to inform cattlemen about artificial insemination and cow production cycles. Events include field days at Franklinton and St Joseph with Louisiana Farm Bureau’s state meeting in Monroe, plus cattlemen drills and livestock demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. LeVasseur County
Howard
Ruston Alk Plains
Rene Sur
Franklinton
Yyunktinton
Clalady
Louisiana
Louisiana Farm Bureau
Monroe
Jearn Raury
Cattlemien
Beninck
Paria
St. Joseph
Nobles Unit Drilling 79 Feet in Gardner VA No. 1
Reports indicate Nobles Unit No 1 drilled to 79 feet in Gardner VA. Oil well work targets shale and lime stone as part of the project. Drilling details reference James and Hieo Knowies as involved entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livity
Hieo-Knowies
Nobles
Ruston Optometrist Attends 1954 Convention in Dallas
Dr. Sandefur of Ruston was one of four Louisiana delegates at the 62nd Annual American Optometric Association Congress in Dallas from June 28 to July 1 1954. The event outlines delegate duties, policy setting, and topics such as public health, vision care trends, and education for optometry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Santefur
Ruston
Louisiana
American Optometric Association
Dallas
Texas
Dociara
United States
Sandefur
Reston
Tiida
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Uuu Fraiec
Choudrant Bank
Louis Aikren
Ceeldteed
Witl
Stith
Iuirk
King
Ruston State Bank
Bank of Choudinl
Illna
Lane Fuller
Larance
Shepuurs
S. Vienna
Thurdey
Bernard Choudeir
Vienna
W. Green
Colgin
Keeney
Everist
Brown
SED
Keeney Vate
Ruston Civic
Aha Hind
Edie Amled
Keaway
Worte
Beindy West
C. G. Haleg
Tech Agronomy Department
Tech
Soil Conservation Service
Legion Post
Rainach
Senator Rainach
Cortoy
Collan
Infante le Nothea
Ruston Optometrist
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