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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
5
An election registration notice appears jumbled. It urges readers to register to vote, notes a four year registration period, and mentions those already registered needing to reconfirm or renew. The fragmented text references dates around early February and the general process to enter polling stations.
Orchard owners reported bumper peach production with some varieties beginning to mature as dry hot weather is needed to finish ripening. Chamber of Commerce notes included a proposed bond election to modernize the city light and distribution system, with plans for a public affairs committee and education and civic committees. Peach Festival activities were outlined, along with preparations for a Christmas Parade. Mayor Beasley said bonds would not impose a tax on new bonds.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1857 tornado event with references to 100 persons and large losses. The garbled text mentions weather bureau reporting gaps and emphasized that recorded impacts vary by port and number. Further readable specifics are not clear.
The Ruston Leaders staff and families hold their annual Correspondents Picnic at Woodland Park Friday at 6 o clock. Local women from Lincoln neighborhood contribute weekly news to the Daily Leader and weekly Leader, bridging big and homey news as they gather for writing and printing duties.
Lincoln Parish recorded 30.93 inches of rain from January through May according to the U S Weather Bureau substation in the forestry department of Louisiana Pech. This exceeded the normal 25.34 inches by 5.59 inches. In 1956 the period saw 26.85 inches, 8.08 inches less than this year, while 1953 January–May brought a record 39. b inches, 8.29 inches more than current totals.
Mrs Norman Johnson 72 died Wednesday after months of illness at Ruston Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jolly B. Harper officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by husband, daughter Ruth, son T W Ray Johnson both of Ruston, sister Mrs M E Boyd of Choudrant, six brothers J S Pipes Fred F Pipes Willis Pipes Ruston Wade H Pipes Choudrant J H Pipes of Jena Rufus G Pipes Jonesboro, and many friends.
A man identified as Mr. Brasier died from a gunshot wound at his home in Dubach on Tuesday afternoon. Coroners ruled death accidental after an inquest, noting long illness and despondency. Survived by his widow, two foster children, and several relatives in Louisiana.
Nathan J Carter 82 a farmer and longtime Lincoln Parish resident died at Shreveport Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Old Athens Baptist Church with Rev. W F Dailey officiating and burial in Athens Cemetery. Survived by widow Ola Carter five daughters Mrs Gussie Dueck Mrs Dollie Hughes Mrs Alma of Fort Worth Texas Mrs Leyi Howell Prague Oklahoma and Mrs Many Hammett Baton Rouge and four sons J D Carter P W Carter D D Carter all of Sarapta and X C Carter Houston Texas.
Harvest of the 1957 peach crop in Lincoln Parish is set to begin by June 10. Ira T. Hill of the Louisiana State Employment Service says both men and women are needed, with family groups welcomed. Interested persons should contact the Louisiana State Employment Service at 212 West Alabama or call LAL 55640.
The Leader reports regret over the International Association of Machinists push for an immediate union vote in the new Ruston factory. It argues this is too early, urges employees to vote no, and says Ruston’s cooperative approach and regional industrial growth depend on delaying unionization to attract further investment and jobs.
The 1957 Louisiana Peach Festival celebrates a predicted peak crop with estimates of up to 150000 bushels of peaches from parish orchards. The Dixie Gem and other varieties should be ready the week of June 16, with festival events on June 21 and 22. Growers report rain bruising early varieties, tempering hopes for a perfect season. The festival features judging, prizes, and coronation activities at Ruston and Louisiana Tech, with Dixie Gem queen Suzanne Lindsay to be crowned.
Tickets are on sale through local Civitan groups for the Toul ai niteh Festival show at Howard Auditorium starting 7 30 p m on Friday June 21 The 90 minute program features Walter Zany Blung as MC with Hoot and Curley and the Joan Frank Dancers among acts Admission is 50 cents for children and one dollar for adults Proceeds benefit Peach Festival Association and related civic efforts.
Lonsdita Posee and Shaats Company overhaul Clinileant electric grid with predicted early Garland Melveone completion. Saiix plans to reuse service poles for both power and telephone lines. WS Young Construction Compre handles the construction work.
The City Parks and Recreation Board announces a teen activity program at Ruston High School. The sessions run afternoons from Bull and olive back to 7 until 9? nights.
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