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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
8
Ruston police chief Osbon outshot his force in a staged quick draw event with dummy targets on television. Sergeant O T Robinson finished second with 67 points as officers fired under a 16 second limit, navigating a course that tested speed and accuracy.
Ruston city officers will soon receive new white sport thirty uniforms. Chief Oshon announced a shift from winter attire to short sleeved shirts worn open at the neck. The change reflects a lighter, Ivy League inspired look for the Ruston Police.
Roger Lawson, a Duke student, will perform a junior recital in Howard Auditorium Sunday evening at 7 oclock. The Louisiana Tech Music Department presents the program featuring works by Bach, Pachelbel, Arne, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff with assisted by Ma. Caredossus. The public is urged to attend.
Wesley Chapel Methodist church hosts a revival led by Rev. Warren Taylor from the Sa rom charge. Services begin tonight at 7:30 PM and run through Levi day, with inspiring sermons inviting all to attend. Rev. Taylor is active in the Bernice and Winnfield areas.
William F. McBride of Toonsburg dies at Ruston Hospital Sunday at 2 pm after months of ill health. Survived by wife Sean Culpepper McBride, three daughters Heth Catherine Rushing, Callie Cramer, Beth. three sons Maye Boulware, Miss Tully Mes, Bride of Toneshore, and Cecil Williams of West Monroe. three brothers J A McBride of Jonesboro, I L McBride of Glendale CA, Louis McBride of Victor, OK. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of out of town relatives.
Chicago confab invites agricultural engineering expert from Louisiana Tech to join a Hinsdale hosted exhibition. International Demo Company funds travel and displays on a new line of wheel tractors and farm machines. The professor, John McMune, plans to arrive in Chicago by plane on August 7.
The First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport outlines plans for a church sponsored kindergarten this fall. A sponsoring committee led by Mrs. Alex Huntley will organize with Miss Willie Fletcher and several members assisting. A Bible study and Christian service focus will accompany activities, aiming to prepare children for first grade. enrollment blanks available through church.
The Toursiana OG Hicket Commencement rehearsals occur at 1pm in Toward Auditorium with 110 seniors. Dr Ho T. Sadie of Hinglish and foreign languages will deliver the address. Tickets for Thursday’s ceremony go to seniors for family and friends. A President and Mrs. Thea Ropp barbecue precedes the event.
A fragmentary letters to the editor item notes Mrs Laden remains away six months after a fas passer, with reference to her seeming loneliness since visiting the home of her daughter, Mrs Pedh Whites Nis.
A long obituary honors a distinguished Ruston educator and church worker born 1870 in Bienville Parish. She taught in the Must Heir School, led civic and club efforts, served as president of local and state women’s organizations, and remained active in Delta Kappa Gamma and other groups.
The Ruston Golf Club elected a new board and announced committee chairs for the coming year. Key roles include Entertainment chaired by Dr. Ragan Green, Tournament chaired by Charles Nelson, House chaired by Von Milam, Ladies chaired by Mrs. Atee Mayor, and Membership led by Charles Nelson.
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