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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1960

Page

2

Pioneer Methodist Leader Vaughan Dies After Decades of Service

The community mourns Brother Vaughan J Vaughan a famed church leader and former head of the Methodist Children's Home His work spanned schools hospitals and orphan work He traveled widely organized food drives and clothing campaigns with railroad help and community support He lived among us shaping many into adults and inspiring civic service He preached taught Sunday Schools and fostered church membership during a life devoted to faith and service.

R. W. Vaughan Sony Wee Vaughan Methodist Orr Louisiana Uld Fertonds

Ruston Peach Festival urged for 11th year growth

The community urges continuing the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston with local funding, highlighting economic benefits, publicity, and the value of the queen and princess program. Officials and merchants praise the event as a stable seasonal crop booster and a statewide spotlight for Ruston and Louisiana Tech.

Greader Ruston Louisiana Tech Ted

Tech and Northwestern College face enrollment and facilities gaps

The Leader urges action as Tech prepares summer programs amid uneven growth with 170 rates vs 190 at Natchitoches. Northwestern boasts larger dorms and temperature control while Tech's three air conditioned dormitories fall short. Alumni groups and booster efforts are urged to push for revitalized support to attract students and keep pace with other state colleges.

Immer Northwestern College Tech Natchitoches Pealstong Pr Northwestern

Sensing the News Riots and the socialist threat in a global clash

A columnist argues that riots from Korea to San Francisco signal a worldwide disorder fueled by socialism and communism. It urges the United States to strengthen capitalist defenses, mobilize conservatives, and support anti leftist action to preserve freedom and the republic.

Adolf Hitler United States Japan U. S Hellise Un-Americanclivities vnoSan

Long Distance helps travelers and lost birds find phones

A holiday era reminder urges planning ahead for reservations and using nearby phone booths. A Kansas man finds a lost parakeet that chirps a number for Mary, leading to a reunion, illustrating how telephones connect people and places during travel.

Kansas Mary Jackson

Tree Farms Named in Lincoln Parish

Six forest properties totaling 1961 acres in Lincoln parish were named official Louisiana Tree Farms on July 7, 1960 during a Ruston Kiwanis Club meeting. A. W. Reed announced the designation, the sixth such dedication in the parish, with W. H. Kendall Jr. presiding and A. B. Smith of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp presenting. Recipients listed include Alf Morrison, William Nolan, George Pankey, Mrs. R. D. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Durrett, and Ruth Wright.

Lincoln Parishes Louisiana Ruston Kiwanis Club A. W. Reed Louisiana Forestry Association Pesident W. H H. Kendall, Jr A. B. Smith Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp Alf. Vlivrison William J. Nolan George ©. Pankey R. D. Glover Dd. R. Durrett Ruth Wright

Negro Cemetery Association Formed in Rust on July

The Negro Cemetery Association was formed in Rust on Monday July 4 with Scott Wilgen named chairman. Officers include James Bonner president Carley Slaton vice president Mrs Clara Lee secretary Sidney Smith treasurer and George Slaton custodian. Next meeting set for Monday August 1. Tree Farms inspected for the forestry association by A W Reed of International Paper Co six new Tree Farms bring the state total to 1060 covering 314 million acres of forest land. Tree Farm certification requires four inspections by the State Tree Farm Committee funded by the Louisiana Forestry Association.

Negro Cemetery Association James“., Bonner Carley Slaton Clara Lee Sidney Smith George Slaton Reed Louisiana Forestry Association

Parish 4-H Members To Attend Annual Short Course

About 1,800 Louisiana 4-H members from parishes will attend the 46th Annual Short Course at LSU Baton Rouge July 11 to 14. Contests include livestock and meat identification, bread and dress demonstrations, poultry judging, public speaking, and food preparation. Activities feature general assemblies, banquets, a state concert, and a candlelighting ceremony with LSU faculty and officials.

Linge Parish Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Buck Green Agen Dnd Ona Blondin Robert “Britt Choudranits Wayne - Grey Rt. 2 Ruston Rusty Moore Moore's Dairy Road Gone Dairy Castle William Rod Hacy Dickson Lewis Hox 24 Duebach Paul Bonih Dubach Boeing bin Harper Box 5 Choudrant James Pearson LeRoy Hyatt Rt J Choudrant Eugene Farley Tommy Jaranece Beck Beckham Trenton Ruston Bermie Andrews Carolyn Hunter Peggy Roberts Durden St Jilly Colodny Arnold St Joyce Ann Kinman Katherine Skinner Alice Pesnell Billie Ann Knight Tech Station Penny Knowles Pubach Mickey Waller Mary Woods Sandra Aycock S. Sparta Mary Ardistine Fowler Huston Louisiana General Assembly LSU

Tax delinquent accounts moved to IRS by Commerce Clearing House

More than 10 000 delinquent tax accounts with foreign addresses were transferred last year to the IRS International Operations Division for specialized correction action, per Commerce Clearing House. The report cites a group code and mentions Brigades style programs and Angola.

Chicago UPT International Operations Division Internal Revenue Service Commerce Clearing

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