Children’s House Plans Discussed At CofC Meeting
Ruston Chamber of Commerce heard a report by Paul Klene on a new Children’s House hospital for mentally retarded children ages six to twelve with a first year budget of about 250 thousand dollars. The facility, to open September 1, will admit up to 150 patients and be led by two pediatric physicians, with medical care provided elsewhere in the state system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Children's House
Paul Klene
Hosital
Ruston Tuberculosis Ft
Klene
Mt’ Kiene
Nw Louldiana State Hospital
Althon
Bruce Everist
O. WW. Brown
Kiene
Parish road surface progress praised by Eddie Evans
Eddie Evans secretary of the Linchin parish Police Jury reports on road surfacing gains, noting past state help and parish taxes raised for improvements. A committee recommended Dr. A D Holt as a chamber board director candidate, described as a homespun figure capable of provoking thought.
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Eddie Evans
Seehotin
Board ‘ Chamber
Commerce Déard
Linchin’ Parish
Randage
Evans
Syalbin
Uphuay 8
Highway 167
Farmerville Road
Moselle Emmofis
Board of Directors
A.d.rhoalt
The
Helverally
Tennessee
Th. Holt
Binmons
Aoe
Ruston DAY Chapter Named After Riser
The Ruston DAY Chapter No. 27 was named after G. Riser, who helped found a DAY hamber in Ruston. Ashley Riser, a World War I veteran and uncle of Lincoln Sheriff Jensen Riser, died in 1998 from service-related disability. The charter process limits naming the chapter after individuals without unanimous chapter and state executive approval, with a national headquarters update pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
A G. Riser
Hamer
Ruston
Lincoln
Jensen Riser
Adam Riser
Louta
Ashley Riser
Hivaial
Revese
Ahi
Goth
DAV
Louisa
New Orleans
Ruston Golf Club Stockholders Meeting Scheduled
The annual meeting of Ruston Golf Club stockholders will be held Thursday night at the club house. Dr. R Sharp urged all stockholders to be present for the gathering at the golf club location.
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Ruston Golf Club
Houge
R. Sharp
Fishermen Plan Clean-Up For Corney Creek Obstructions
Ruston anglers led by Red Reeves and Ernest Shay plan a cleanup of brush and stumps in Corey Creek north Louisiana. They will use power saws and buck saws and seek aid from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries department. Contributions are invited to help those unable to assist. Corey Creek is a key bass stream in Lincoln Parish and statewide, frequently used by fishermen and anglers each season.
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Ruston
Corey Creek
Louisiana
Red Reeves
Ernest Shay
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department
Carney
Lincoln
McCrory Seeks Reelection To State Office
Agriculture chief McCrory announces candidacy for reelection in the December 5 primary. He cites a 21 year state labor in the department and 20 accomplishments while promising efficient operation and a new livestock diagnostic lab for Southwest Louisiana at McNeese and Southwestern Louisiana Institute.
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Sidney McCrory
McCrory
New Hig
Hig
McCrary
Louisiana
Hope Villa
Ascension Pariah
Comeroner Bricultu
Tm. Tnigrationy He Was State Entomala. Bist
Pms
McNeese State College
Lake Charles
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
No Fires Reported in Lincoln Parish for June
Lincoln parish ranger Frank L. Gibson of the Louisiana Forestry Commission reports no forest fires in June. He notes a fire weather station at My Tower recorded 1645 incidents, with modern lunasensitive instruments monitoring wind, rainfall, and fuel moisture to predict danger. He invites youth groups to tour lookout cabins and stations by calling Monroe district headquarters.
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Lincoln Parish
Frank L. Gibson
Louisiana Porestry Commission
Jungwyn
Gibson
Boy
Gift Scouts
Monroe
Hughes Tool Co Burglarized. Drill Bits Stolen
A Hughes Tool Co office burglary was reported with the front door broken. Deputies say 15 to 20 drill bits were stolen from the oil field supplies company. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's aFlive
Moghes Tool Co
George Simonton
Colvin Family Reunion Set at Fellowship Church
The Colvin family reunion will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church near Dubach on August 15 with activities starting at 10 am. A short program and business session precede an address by Hon. Fred Jones, Ruston City Judge.
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Ne Samat
Tne
Colvin
Fellowship Baptist
Dubach
Fred Jones
Ruston
Jones
Louisiana
Colving
Lincoln Parish
Colvins
Daniel Colvin
Police Jury purchases site for new parish hospital
In Ruston the Lincoln Parish Police Jury announced the choice of a 9x acre tract bought from the Louisiana Methodist Orphanage for the parish hospital site. The land cost 16,852.50 dollars at 1,750 per acre with bond support for hospital construction. The project aims to place the hospital between the Retired Ministers Home and the orphanage main area, with plans by the architect firm Hermann Associates.
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Methodist Orphanage
Parish
Dallas Roper
Lincoln Parish
Judy Mercy
New Parish
Louisiana Methodist Eee
Age
Ruston
Federal
Montes
Alvic
Ruston, Junior Chamber
Isters
Hfake
John A. “Mitchel
Transact
Ierman Associatés
Shi
Mrs. Stephenson 91 Dies Friday Rites Held Sunday
Mrs J E Stephenson 91 died Friday at her daughter’s home in Austen. Services were held Sunday at Sharon Baptist church near Dubach. Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home directed. Survivors include three daughters, one son, two sisters, two brothers, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Stephenson
D. E. Fowler
Austen
Program For Dairymen Set For Tuesday
Dairymen invited to Southland Jersey Farm owned by Mr and Mrs Z C Howard for a program Tuesday July 21 according to F O LeVasseur County Agent 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 evaluation of pedigrees After lunch specialists of the Agriculture Extension Service will discuss management problems and help you operate more profitably Ruston dairymen will discuss milk marketing in the area.
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Southland Jersey
Z. C. Howard
F. O. LeVasseur
LSU
American Jersey Cattle Club
Patrick
Baton Rouge
Morgan Walker
Jersey Cattle Cub
Agriculture Extension Service
Ruston Dairymen
Death Claims Mrs Wright Rites Thur
Mrs Frances McCormack Weight widow of C M Wright Sr of Ruston died suddenly at her Houston home Tuesday night. Graveside rites are set for 9:30 Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery Ruston. Body arrives tonight and lies in state at Kilpatrick's funeral home before services officiated by Dr R L Holmes. Survivors include sister Mrs Blanche Clark Houston and daughters Mrs W B Davis Alexandria and Mrs Bertha Pitney Little Rock. family connected to La Monte Wright of Ruston.
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Frances McCormack Weight
C. M. Wright
Jeely
Ruston
Houston
Tex
Greenswood Cemelecy
Kilpuleick
R. L. Holmes
Blanche Clark
W. BE
Davis
Alexandria
Bertha Pitney
Little Rock
la Monte Wright
Piggly Wiggly Dog Show Is A Howling Success
The second annual Piggly Wiggly dog show, sponsored with Ken L Ratlon dog food, drew praise from manager J. W. Reeves. Winners included Candy Pam McCarty Tar Baby Lindy Brewer Tana Bob Hearne Geauregard Phyllis Simmons Munich David Maxwell with Dr John Stiles as judge and Jack Allen as master of ceremonies. Pictured winners will be displayed at Piggly Wiggly No 2 later this week.
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Piggly Wiggly
Ken Lratlon
J. W. Reeves
Candy
Pam McCarty
Tar Baby
Lindy Brewer
Tana
Bob Hearne
Geauregard
Phyllis Simmons
Munich
David Maxwell
John Stiles
Austin
Jack
JC's Donkey Softball Night At Frazar Field
JC's Donkey Softball promises a humorous show at Frazar Field with 48 locals riding trained donkeys around bases. Notes describe rules and antics, including donkeys mounting for hits and fielders riding near the ball. admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Proceeds support the Chamber of Commerce.
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Ruston Joycees
Capitol
Frazar Field
Tricky Mule
Ark
Texas Ateeve
Ralph E. Godfrey
Crescent
Okla
Sdonkey
Chamber of Commerce
Tech Concert Portrays Past Week's Musical Portraits
The Louisiana Tech Concert Association presented Musical Portraits at Howard Auditorium on July 13 with Dolores Baldyga soprano Angelo Picard tenor and Dana Lordty pianist. The program ranged from Broadway tunes folk songs to Puccini opera. The trio's stage presence energized a receptive crowd including Summer Music Campers and association members amid informal staging and clever arrangements.
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Musicat Portralts
Lowielana Tech Concert Association
Howard Auditorium
Dolores Baldyga
Angelo Picard
Dana Lordty
Lauisiana Tech
Gas Tax Claim Time and Farm Notices
County Agent F O LeVasseur urges filing for a federal gas tax refund covering July 1 1958 to July 1 1959 at three cents per gallon for gas used in producing agricultural commodities. Claims must be filed by September 30 and records kept for IRS verification. Also notes about 1954 insect control guidance, pesticide safety, and timing for applications, plus Farm Bureau state meeting in Monroe next week with highlights on agriculture issues.
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Dist
Director of
Internal Revenue
Agtl
Court House
Farm Bureau
Monroe
Fragmentary Civic Service Notice From Local Agencies
Fragmented OCR text lists several state civil service roles and departments including labor relations welfare office and veterans affairs. It appears to outline exam or eligibility details with a 5:00 P.M. deadline and mentions juvenile probation and industrial field positions, but lacks clear names or places. The readable items signal a public employment or civil service notice with multiple agencies involved.
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Hewly
Ugg
Employment Security
Parish Vetera Price Office
Poultry Brings Profit to Choudrant Boy Jerry Wesley
Jerry Wesley, a Voratiual Agriculture student at Choudrant High School, runs a flock of 60 Hampshire-Laghdta cross birds. He attributes earnings to top quality baby chicks, clean water, egg pellets, greens, and proper housing. Since January he reports a profit of $3.50 per bird with careful management and selective facilities.
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Jerry Wesley Son
Ncvel
Wesley
Sap Inia
Jerry Wesley
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Cofc
Jon
Ruston Day
Riser
Chicot State Park
Jie Martbeck
Button
Sandie Bermett
Hice
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Louthiana State University Agriculture Extension Service
South Carolina
Dad Scu
Vienna
Syhen
Arkansas
Texas
Eugenia Colvin Dawson
Brewer
Beauregard
Phyllis
Simmons
Butch
Pam McCony
Tor Boby
Linda
Jonesboro
TT Assistanl Distict
W. Jackson Emmons
Secand Fuel Metal District
Carl Muskuby
Ben A. Reed
Reed Fnally
Bryan
Gald
Reed
Mrs. Wright
Jc’s
Tech
Harvard Auditosiary Daly
F. O. LeVasseur County
Choudrant
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