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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1959

Page

5

Ballots Mailed For ASC Committeemen Voting Areas

Deadline notice for ASC committee elections lists wards with eligible nominees including Joe Blondin Raymond Heard D Hinton Ben Jilas and others. Voters who did not receive ballots or a spouse may obtain one at the ASC Office as ballots are mailed to eligible farmers.

Mall ASC Joe Blondin Raymond Heard 2D. Hinton Ben Jilas W. H. Ladner J. F. Love Robert Mondy W HE. Marlin Loy Nelson Roy Callaway Lamar

Greek Official Visits Ruston Promotes Talk Over Problems

Constantine Tsantilis, a 39 year old Greek agriculture official, visits Ruston with relatives James and Mrs Nicholson, aims to study U.S. dairy practices, will earn a Cornell master’s in Agriculture through ICA, and promotes international cooperation as the path to world peace. He notes Ruston’s hospitality and envisions adopting local processing and marketing techniques to Greek needs.

Constantine Tsantilis Feft Jimmy Nicholson Ruston Tsantilis United States Bernard Chaudoir Wiley Hilburn, JR Constantine T Santilis Europe U. S Ministry of Agriculture Ameincan James T. Nicholson Rustan Cornell University United States’ International Cooperation Administration University of Athens Agu

Flood plan set for Lake D Arbonne water area

A Ruston meeting reviewed plans to flood about 2000 acres in the D Arbonne watershed under flowage agreement. Officials said funds exist to acquire land as part of an 18000 acre plan, with construction across two years and water released to the lake in 1962 if work begins.

D’arbonne L. F. Green Ruston

Postmaster Reports Progress in Fight Against Obscene Mail

Postmaster Lillian Pearce says good progress is made in the Post Office Department campaign against obscene mail but cites vast scale and complexity requiring public cooperation. She warns teens may receive obscene material via lists from high school yearbooks and other sources, urging parents to preserve and report any offending mail. The department notes 17000 investigations in the past year, many spurred by outraged parents.

Lillian T. Pearce Ood Post Office Department Poésthiaster Pearce Pearce Ruston Amitil Order Pornagisrhic Congress Church Etvie Summerfield America Tveal Viata Testnaster Pearce al Tost

Rainach Claims Delay on New Orleans School Integration

New Orleans candidate for governor W M Rainach charges the deadline for school integration in New Orleans was deliberately set after the election. He says integrationists were warned to hold off or risk Willie Rainach winning. He also criticizes Judge J Skelly Wright who ordered the board to submit plans by March 1, 1960.

New Orleans W. M. Rainach Rainach Willie Rainach

Ranger Warns No Fires in Lincoln Parish

Forest ranger report notes no fires during the week as rains help prevent blazes. He urges the public to protect woodlands and keep Lincoln parish green.

Gibson Tle Lincoln Parish

National Essay Contest Announced by VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW announced the 25th annual National High School Essay Contest with the theme Civil Defense and American Tradition. Public, private, and parochial high school students may enter. top prizes include 1000 dollars for first, 500 for second, 240 for third, and 100 for fourth plus honoraries.

Ladies Auxilary Federal Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization U.S Wafw District of Columbia Shane MacCarthy President's Council On Youth Fitness Tocal VIEW West D4th Street Kansas City 1

Guard unit readies two week training at Fort Polk

Ruston national guard unit, newly reorganized as Company C 539th Transportation Battalion, prepares for a two week summer camp at Fort Polk Leesville. Sixty six enlisted men and four officers will depart by vehicle in early Saturday morning aboard armored personnel carriers. The unit adds 15 new men from Farmerville and two new officers. State Adjutant General reports about 7200 troops to participate statewide with the 39th Infantry Division as the lead unit. Motorists are urged to use caution on highways leading to the training area.

Ruston National Guard Ft. Polk Leesville 539Th Transportation Battalion Willie Vining Vining Cole Sigmation Ceaiup Vent Ruston Navy Farmerville Company Job. Berryen Ha Burl Iesteppe George A. Davis Enrap Raymond “S Martt Annin Xovesse 39Th Infantry Division Oy Lonsiana

Revival Set By Baptists At Dubach

The First Baptist church of Dubach will hold a revival from Sunday July 27 to August 3 with Rev. Allison of Ida La., New Orleans Baptist Seminary professor, preaching at 10 39 a m and 7 50 p m. Rex Tatum directs music. Allison has pastored in Hilly and Sharon and taught church history at the seminary.

Dubach First Baptist Church of Durbach Dy, Gray ‘Allison Rex Tatum Rev. Allison Ida, la Caddo Parish Missiong The New Orleans Tech Ruston If 147

Heart Clinic Held Here Last Monday

The first regional heart clinic sponsored by the Louisiana State Board of Health for children and under twenty one, was held at the Lincoln Parish Health Unit on Monday July 27. Dr Marion Tedbetter, pediatric cardiologist and professor at Tulane University, New Orleans, was the visiting cardiologist. Assisting were Dr Carolyn Talley, state health pediatrician. Miss Lillian Tedlers, director, Division of Public Health Social Work. Miss Louis Nursing, Miss Betty Ward, Miss Ruth Miller, and regional staff including Mrs Rut Wade, Mrs Rebecca Post, and Miss Fynnye Wasson.

Louisiana State Board of Health For Lincoln Parish Marion Tedbetter Tae Lang University New Orleans Shim Carolyn Talley Louisiana Sate Board of Health Lillian Tedlers Louis Betty Ward Ruth Miller N.or. Golson Rut Wade Rebecca Post Union Parish Palio Mearth Fynnye Wasson Sea Heart

Girl Scout Roundup Trip Beyond Ruston Inspires Echoes

A Ruston delegate recalls preparing for and attending the International Girl Scout Roundup at Colorado Springs. Nancy Byrd and others describe friendships, cultural exchanges, and performances linking to leadership, artistry, and a shared global Scout spirit.

Ruston Nancy Byrd Colorado Springs Cole

Parish Free Enterprise Unit on Move

The Lincoln parish chapter meets Monday night to discuss relocation and future steps for the enterprise association. Directors vote on pressing matters and consider new venues as they plan the next steps for the program and public notices.

Parish Free Enterprise Unit On Move

Eleven New Tree Farms Added To Lincoln Parish

Lloyd Blackwell of Louisiana Tech awarded certificates and lapel pins at the Kiwanis Club, recognizing eleven landowners for new tree farms in Lincoln Parish. The program, sponsored by the Louisiana Forestry Association, highlights more than 50 million acres under tree farm management nationwide.

Lincoln Parish Lloyd Blackwell Louisiana Tech Kiwanis Club Millam P. Savage W. W. Carter Johnnie C. Pipey Jimmy Carter J. B. Taylor Willis Pipes Leola R. Marbury Paul Zachry Zachry & Reed E. O. Morgan Cup Barham Hattie R. Price Blackwell Louisiana Forestry Association Louisiana A. W. Reed International Paper Co Charles Whatley la Forestry Commission Monroe Ebert Association

Hemenways Celebrating 63rd Anniversary in Alexandria

Hemenway Furniture Company marks its 63rd anniversary with growth and service to homemakers. Preston Chandler announces the celebration. the business, started 63 years ago in Alexandria by Frank S. Hemenway, now operates multiple Louisiana stores and an hard surface floor division. The firm emphasizes broad merchandise and a policy of never underselling.

Hemenway Furniture Company Tne Preston Chandler Hemenway Hemenway Furniture Company, Inc Alexandria Frank S. Hemenway Frank Hemenway Paul Hemenway Louisiana Wememwiy Hemenway's Frank Hemenway, Jr

Tips From Extension Trips Publicity From Peaches

A fragmented report discusses Louisiana extension publicity in Baton Rouge and Ruston peaches, labor aiding harvests, and consumer interest. It covers marketing, strawman refunds, cotton pest control, pasture budgeting, and pasture establishment with fertilizer and mowing practices.

Student Fraternity Roster and Society Names Revealed

A fragmented list shows numerous Greek letter chapters and student organizations across multiple towns including Shreveport Springhill Lake Charles Ruston and Mansfield. Names like Kappa Alpha, Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon appear alongside professional and honorary groups such as Delta Sigma Pi ASME and Phi Beta.

Sga Ate P Gins Creek AWS Tris Strother Blue Jackets Waynette Brinson Jonesboro Béla’Alpha Pal National Accounting Fraternity Robert Hubbard Ruston Business, Students Association Tharhas Sandra Sue Smith Sikes Alpha Tau Delta Nentoy Valstevn Renweher Bastrop Didimile Drake Bossier City Baptist ‘Student Union Duane Spikes Vivian Philharmonie Society Harry Thomason Doylind Tclub Jackie Mcree Dand Pi Epsilon Tau National Petroleum Society Bul Brunament Shreveport PL ‘Tau Sigma National Mechanical and Vincernnss Walter K. Pine Sigma Gamma” Epsilon Matton Earth Science George Crews Rustan Newman Club Cleve- Martin Springhill George W. Bond Student Foulaiana Teachers Aw Gee Tech

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