Miss Tech Third in Ruston Miss Ta contest results
Patricia Kavanaugh of Ruston placed third in the Miss Ta contest at Like Providence. Miss La Tech Anita Thomason of Ruston also competed, while Antionette Riser from Ruston was among entrants. Mary Hawkins won the state title, representing Baton Rouge after LSU graduation.
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Louisiana
Ruston
Providence
Patricia Kavanaugh
Wr. Fosse
Riser
Realty
Miss
Ravana
Disio
Gem
Mes
Novinda Kavanaugh
Studias Freshmap
la. Tech
la. Peach
Noward Utiioviun
Mary Hawkins
Louisiana State University
Baton Paupe
Senator honored at ceremony for 20 years in legislature
A legislative committee member introduced the Rightes Us repeal in 1956. A silver tray commemorating the Senator's 20 years of Legislative Review was presented by F.C. Hale, superintendent of Claiborne parish schools. Rep. John S Garrett presided as master of ceremonies with many dignitaries including J. Sander, Mason, Wagner, Smelsee, Waggoner, and Bow.
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F.C
Aley
Claiborne
Bossier’ Parish
Bow; Weal
Shaw
Ham
Joint Legislative Committee
Haley
Ruston Business Shows Continued Rise in May 1959
Ruston business conditions in May 1959 rose over May 1958 in most sectors per the Louisiana Business Review. Department store sales up 19.1 percent, postal receipts up 174 percent, telephones in service up 6 percent, freight carloadings up 6 percent, and bank deposits up 6.2 percent. Wholesale grocery sales dropped 12 percent. Sales taxes in Genoa parish increased in May, with total collections of 85,577 compared to April's 330,938 in Ruston area. Separate store sides rose 21.8 percent, freight carloadings up 4.1 percent, bank deposits up 1.12 percent. May 1959 telephones in service were 5,628 vs 5,602 in April, with bank deposits at 13,199 versus 18,754 in May 1958, marking a 6.2 percent rise.
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Ruston
Fone
Avey
Ginealn Parish
Bank Dee
Apcil
Sile
Shere
Ehangeinj
Freishl
Plans for Tallulah hospital capacity rise revealed
Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah plans to boost bed capacity by 800 percent for Civil Defense emergency use. A $3,000 portable 200 bed hospital unit stored at the parish facility would expand current 25 beds with equipment from a previous hospital, with an additional story possible at the Sisters of St. Francis facility. The project aims to utilize a parish school as a temporary Civil Defense hospital site and involves cooperation among the police jury, school board, municipal government, state Civil Defense, and the Department of Hospitals.
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Viallulan
Madison Parish
James FE. Griswold
Tallulah
Matison Ish
Civil Defense Direcor
Myronita
Sisters of St. Francis of
Midleon Pariah Defense
Joe
Une
Nn-Law
Griswold
Ragman. Hoff
Charles Roseribbin
Department of Hospitals
Ahwin
Near
Futune
Sawdust as mulch cited by A Shealy in USDA bulletin
A. Shealy cites USDA guidance and personal farm trials on sawdust mulch. He reports hardwood sawdust mixed with soil improves turf and camellias, enhances soil structure, adds decay-resistant organic matter, and provides plant nutrients. He notes sawdust decays slowly, needing application about every other year to boost organic content and soil health.
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Shealy
Usda Bulletin
A. Shealy
A .S. Department of Agriculture
Biles
Sheely
Dea
Plan
Enter Photo Contest Now Win Cash Prize Ruston Area
Readers are urged to enter a photo contest offering cash prizes. The call targets residents of Ruston and Lincoln Parish and surrounding areas. Eligible pictures must be monochrome, taken since May 15 1999, with prizes of nine dollars for selected entries.
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Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Tour Indies
Goss Promoted To Captain On Police Force
Ruston Police announces Ry L. Goss promoted to captain effective July 1. Goss previously served as sergeant since November 1, 5 percent. He is the force’s only captain, married to Yvonne Grigsby with one son, according to Chief Oshani.
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Goss
Ruston Farve
Oshani
Fot
Yvonne Grigsby
Rotary installs new officers and district leaders
The Rotary Club installed new officers led by immediate district governor Tf Beasley and district director WJ Bordelon. Other officers include Dr. Robert Sharn and Vice-president Charles Cat Ray Willard with directors Mitchell Ellis Smith Warp and John Evans. The district’s new leaders begin July 1 and expect to visit Ruston in August. The club, part of 92 districts with about 9000 members, upholds Service Above Self with a weekly meeting and a participant photo contest offering a $2 prize.
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Ween
Tf. Beasley
Distret
WJ. Bordelon
Didenal
Robert Sharn
Charles Cat Ray Willard
Iresuvery
John “Mitchell
Eollis Smith
Thelab Hag
Shit Olt Evans
Eavernat
Ruston
Ehty
Aneust IR
AEE Aang
West Moray
Rotary Aes
Baby born at Ruston Hospital with seven wounds
Mr and Mrs John Varder announce the arrival of a son on June 23 at Ruston Hospital. The baby, named Sterling Morton, is welcomed by a brother Hartley. Grandparents are Movin of Newport Arkansas and Mrs John Hickey of Little Rock as the paternal and maternal relatives.
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Doky Birdell Leachman
Birdell Leachman
Claude le Lackaman
Bubbye Ben Taylor
Mir c
Ben Taylor
Chaudrent
David Corley
Bought Methodist
Roy Wayne Vining
Donald Spiders
Bobby Cantrell
Bert Nell Pipes
Manriage
Laster Leachman
Frinds
Winston
Day One
Hong
John Varder Ane
Arelvid
Ruston Hospital
Seols
Ourues
Sterle Morton
Doh Hartley
Myo
Mrs. the. Movin
Newport, Arkansas
Myrs. John Hickey
Lille Rock
Vocalist Hired Choral Work Expanded In Tech Summer Camp
The Louisiana Tech summer music camp runs July 6 to 17 with choral work expanded for the tenth anniversary. Baton twirling drum majoring and varied musical offerings will highlight the program as Farrold Stephens joins to lead vocal efforts alongside instructors and counselors from SMU and local colleges. Approximately forty openings remain for high school students, with reservations encouraged.
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Tech
Louisiana Tech
Dem
Tech Amp
Farrold Stephens
Myster Ycurly
Southern Methodist University
Ban Durand
Minnneapolis
Hilda Gay Cas
Loulavile
Dale Robbing
SMU
Msg
Sullie Robison
Ruston
June Bivens
Lillie
Teel Bcally
Church Revival in Ruston Parish Opens Night
The Ruston church announces revival meetings starting last night led by Rev. Qval Withray from City, Miss. Services continue nightly at 7:30 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Davey inviting locals to attend as the congregation seeks a renewed gospel message in the community.
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Ruston
Qval Withray
Miss
Permission Granted To Kill Alligator In Woodland Park
In Woodland Park a confusing exchange prompted a call to police. Chief Osbrie said the office gave permission after a report of an alligator near a park, with officials noting the statement aimed to avoid embarrassment rather than a formal action.
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Wyerto Sterling Unerell
Paillie Alligatae
Woodland ‘Park
Pe Lust
Tyeel
Osbrie
Harvell
Chint Oshon
Osho
Elec
York UPI Chess Notes Highlight Prevailing Trends
The report discusses common chess strategies and basic timing in play, noting the prevalence of steady positional play. It mentions minor details about angles and static tactics, suggesting typical approaches players use under common time controls.
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York
UPI
Indies
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