Children’s House to Care for Mentally Retarded Children
At CofC meeting Ruston Chamber of Commerce heard a report by state hospital official Paul Kiene on a new hospital project named Children’s House. It will serve mentally retarded children ages six to twelve with a $750000 first year budget and open September 1. Initial capacity 40 with later expansion to about 150. care limited to primary purpose of training and local medical staff led by Dr. Bruce Everist and Dr. C W Brown.
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Fea J Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Children’s House
Paul Kiene
State Hospital
Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital
Kiene
Chamber
Louisiana State Hospital Board
Bruce Everist
C. W. Brown
Parish Roads Progress Report Presented by Eddie Evans
Eddie Evans reports optimistic progress on parish road surfacing, noting past delays and state cooperation. The Chamber of Commerce selects A D Holt, University of Tennessee president, as banquet speaker, praised as a homespun figure likely to engage and provoke thought.
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Eddie Evans
Banquet Isles
Amber ¢ of
Die Evans
Eincoln
Evans
Dighway 80
Aserville Road
Maedels
Fual Chamber of Commerce
Bt. Morelle
Emmons
A. D.holt
University of ‘Tennessee
L ‘Oved
Holt
Ruston DAV apter Named After Riser
Ruston DAV chapter No 37, to be named after H. Riser, begins in Ruston according to a report from DAV National Headquarters. G Riser cites regulation prohibiting living persons as chapter names and notes charter approval and engraving progress are underway for a new Louisiana DAV chapter with ceremony pending.
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Bill
Hley Riser
DAV
Cincinnati
Ohio
G. Riser
Ruston
Riser
Bill Ashlby Riser
Lincoln Parish
Jesse Riser
Adam Riser
Ber
Louai
Ashley Riser
Eye
Risér
Sine Chaptay
Ding
Av- National
Louriaiana
New Orleans
Thea
Imander
Burton Golf Club Stockholders Meet Set for Thursday
Ruston Golf Club annual stockholders meeting scheduled for Thursday night. Dr Sharp urges stockholders to attend as officers report on club affairs and planned improvements.
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Burton Golf
Ruston Golf Club
Ents
Sharp
Fishermen Plan Cleanup of Corney Creek Obstructions
Ruston fishermen led by Red Reeves and Ernest Shaw plan to clear brush stumps and debris from Corney Creek using power saws and buck saws. They seek aid from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries department and accept contributions from non participating members, noting Corney is low and the stream often not navigable. Corney is a top bass stream for Ruston Lincoln parish and statewide anglers.
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Ruston
Corney Creek
Louisiana
Red Reeves
Ernest Shaw
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department
Corney
Lincoln Parish
McCrory Seeks Re election To State Office
Agricultural Commissioner Sid ney McCrory Tuesday announced as a candidate for reelection in the December 5 primary. McCrory has held the post since his election in 1956 and is running as a non faculty candidate. He cited his record and listed 20 accomplishments. He promised efficient, economical administration for the people. He seeks a livestock diagnostic lab for Southwest Louisiana and favors labs at McNeese State College and Southwestern Louisiana Institute.
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Sidney McCrory
McCrory
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Hope Villain
Ascension Parish
Agriculture and Immigration
Department
McNeese State College
Lake Charles
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Colvin Family Reunion Set at Fellowship Church
The Colvin family reunion will be held on August 15 at Fellowship Baptist Church near Dubach. Activities begin 10 o clock with a short program and business session before an inspirational address by Hon. Fred Jones, Ruston City Judge. The event draws kin from Louisiana and beyond for a large basket dinner and renewed ties.
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Colvin
Fellowship Baptist Church
Dubach
Fred Jones
Ruston
Jones
Louisiana
Colvins
Lincoln Parish
Daniel Colvin
South Carolina
Red Hill
Vienna
Arkansas
Texas
Eugenia Colvin Dawson
No Fires In Lincoln Parish June Report
Lincoln parish fire crews reported no forest fires in June. Ranger Frank L Gibson of the Louisiana Forestry Commission noted 16.45 inches of rain at the Hilly Tower weather station aiding fire danger reduction. He invited tours of lookout towers and cabins by appointment through Monroe district headquarters.
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Baton Rouge
Lincoln Parish
Frank L Gibson
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Gibson
Hilly Tower
Boy
Girl Scouts
Monroe
Hughes Tool Co Burglarized. Drill Bits Stolen
The Hughes Tool Co office was burglarized last night according to the Sheriff's office. Deputy George Simonton reported the front door lock broken and about 15 to 20 drill bits missing. No arrests have been made.
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Hughes Tool Co
George Simonton
Mrs Stephenson 91 Dies. Rites Held Sunday
Mrs Stephenson aged 91 died at home of her daughter Mrs D E Fowler in Ruston after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Sharon Baptist church near Dubach with Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in charge. Surviving daughters include Mrs D E Fowler, Mrs E H Liguard of Ruston, and Mrs E B Hood of Dutach. Son David Stephenson of Silver Springs Maryland. Two sisters and two brothers and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
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Stephenson
D. ©. Fowler
Ruston
David Stephenson
Silver Springs
A. Strong
Jonesboro
Minnie Phillips
Quitman
C. A. Rodgers
Shreveport
W. F. Rodgers
Bunkie
Juvenile Court to Hear Slaying Case in Jonesboro
A 12 year old boy who shot his grandfather 64 in Jonesboro Saturday will be turned over to juvenile court for action. He will stay with his step grandmother until the hearing likely in August. Assistant District Attorney W Jackson Emmons said the hearing will review all available information.
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Jonesboro
Jackson Emmons
Second Judicial District
Carl Huckaby
Ben A. Reed
Musical Portraits at Louisiana Tech July 13
The Louisiana Tech Concert Association presented Musical Portraits in Howard Auditorium on July 13 featuring Dolores Balduga soprano Angelo Picardi tenor and Dana Lordly pianist. The program ranged from Broadway tunes folk songs to Puccini operas with lively stage presence and clever arrangements. attendees praised the light entertainment and formal concert atmosphere.
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Louisiana Tech Concert Association
Howard Auditorium
Dolores Balduga
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 Walker of the Jersey Cattle Club will discuss the evaluation of pedigrees. After lunch specialists of the Agriculture Extension Service will discuss management problems to help dairymen run operations more profitably. 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 Walker
The
Jersey Cattle Club
Agriculture Extension Service
Ruston Dairymen
Death Claims Mrs Wright Rites Thur
Mrs Prances McCormack Wright widow of O M Wright Sr formerly of Ruston died suddenly at her Houston Texas home Tuesday night Graveside services set for 9 30 Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery Ruston body arriving tonight will lie in state at Kilpatricks Funeral Home Dr R L Nolmes to officiate Survivors include one sister Mrs Blanche Clark Houston two daughters Mrs W E Davis Alexandria and Mrs Bertha Pitney Little Rock The Wright family is related to the La Monte Wright family of Ruston
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W. E. Davis
Alexandria
Bertha Pitney
Little Rock
Wright
la Monte Wright
Ruston
Piggly Wiggly Dog Show Declared Success
The second annual dog show sponsored by Piggly Wiggly and Ken Station dog food was called a triumph by manager J W Reeves. Winners were Candy Pam McCarty Tar Baby Linda Brewer Tuna Bob Hearne Beauregard Phyllis Simmons Mutch David Maxwell with Dr John Stiles Austen veterinarian as judge and Jack Allen as master of ceremonies. Pictures of Witmers will be displayed at Piggy Wiggly No 2 later this week.
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Piggly Wiggly
Manaager
J. W. Reeves
Candy
Pam McCarty
Linda Brewer
Bob Hearne
Beauregard
Phyllis Simmons
Mutch
David Maxwell
John Stiles
Austen
Jack
Donkey Softball Night At Frazar Field Sponsored
The Ruston Jaycees sponsor a 7:30 donkey softball game at Frazar Field to raise operating capital. Tenants ride donkeys around bases with no strikes or walks, while spectators enjoy a special mule act. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Ruston Jaycees
Frazar Field
Texas
Ralph EB. God
Gas Tax Refund Claim Time and Farm Advice
County Agent urges filing for federal gas tax refunds covering July 1 1958 to July 1 1959 at three cents per gallon for gas used in producing agricultural commodities. Deadline September 30. keep records and justify claims to the Dist Director of Internal Revenue. Also notes boll weevil insect control guidance for 1959 and farm organization meeting in Monroe next week with highlights at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
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Dist
Director of Internal Revenue
Agri, Extension
Court House
Monroe v
Civil Service Exams Notice for Juvenile and Related Posts
A public notice announces Civil Service exams for several positions including Juvenile Officer, Library Assistant, Research Analyst, Fire Ant Control Liaison, Psychiatrist, Lead Technician, and related roles. Applications require a written test and must be filed by July 24, 1959 with the Department of Labor Service or local employment security and welfare offices for details.
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Aely
Irialuc
Vis Aaerere
Fearon
Poultry profits and progress of a young farmer
Jerry Wesley Jones, an agriculture student at Choadrant High School, reports a 50-hen Hampshire cross flock yielding steady profit. He attributes success to top quality baby chicks, clean hatcheries, consistent feed and fresh water, and well arranged buildings for comfort.
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Jercy Wesley Jones
The
Jerry Wesley
Fee
Pantie
Hag
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Jxiene
McDe
Ruston Davapter
Chiest State Park
Jim Hastbock
Sondra Barnatt
Hiso
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Louisiana State University Agriculture Extension Service
Fellowship Church
Brewer
Tone
Phyllis
Simmons
Butch
Tar Boby
Linda
Parish
Dallas Roper
New Parish
Louisiana Methodist Orchhdage
Hill-Burton
Ajority
Mérce
Pi Isters
pealelaaeyerman-Associates
Reed
Tech
Mrs. Wright
Jc’s
LaVasseur County
D.D.T
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