New Industry Hopes To Locate In Ruston With Sonom Plant
The Ruston Chamber hears two Monroe representatives propose locating a new corrosion preventative plant in Ruston. The product Sonom claims to protect against rust and salt water damage for five to ten years using a secret formula. Investors seek 20,000 dollars and a building lease, with Ruston employment impact cited as strong. Diamond Trousters reports $20,000 handles shipped since a destructive fire and ongoing work at 85 miles. the chamber notes Ruston’s state quota.
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Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Ruston
Carl
Jack Hibbard
Monroe
Chamber
Nreas
Clumber
Wita
Rusion Chamber
State Chamber of Commerce
Plans For Flower Show At Peach Festival Announced
Mrs. Ernest Bryant as general chairman announces the annual Peaches and Posses Flower Show plans. It is slated for June 17 at 3 pm, sponsored jointly by Lincoln Garden Council and the Peach Festival Association, open to the public on the ground floor of the Louisiana Tech dining hall.
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Ernest Bryant
Due Lincoln Garden Counc
Peach Festival Association
Louisiana Tech
Red Cross Names New Fund Officer for Louisiana
The American Red Cross appoints Harry H. Hudson, Baton Rouge executive and Southern Bell manager, as state fund campaign director for 1960. Hudson, national vice chair, will appoint regional chairs and lead statewide volunteer fundraising, after returning from a conference in Atlantic City. He notes the Red Cross services and public awareness in Louisiana underpin a strong fundraising effort. Hudson is married with two daughters and serves as an Episcopal church member in Baton Rouge. Meanwhile, Festival flower show planning shifts to a one day event with entry reservations via Mrs. Ryla Vining. The horticulture division opens to all gardeners, with sections for annuals, perennials, bulbs, roses, shrubs, house plants, and daylilies.
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American Red Cross
Harry H. Hudson
Baton Rouge Telephone Company
Mall
Ne Red Cross Fund Campaign For
Louisiana
Chn
Red Cross
Hudson
Atlantc City
N. J
Sewer Work Contract Awarded by City of Ruston
The City of Ruston awarded the sewerage system expansion contract to Wilkes Duke and Steed of Tyler, Texas. The base bid was 3444 823 15 and bonds authorized 100000. Mayor Beasley said funds remain limited as some money has been used for election expenses and engineering fees.
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Ruston
T. Lg. Uwasley
Willkes
Duke and Steed
Tylor
Vex
Bosley
Beasley
Ruston VFW To Present Faubus Award
Commander Ben C. McCormack of Parnell-Burt Post No. 3615 announces the Ruston VFW will award Governor Faubus of Arkansas a citation of merit next Tuesday night at the Peach Festival on the Tech football field. A meeting Thursday at 1 30 in the VFW home will finalize plans for the presentation and public support.
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Ben C. McCormack
Parnell-Burt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ruston’ Post
Faubus
Arkansas
Tech
McCormack
VEW
Ardinlo
Ruston
Tuttle Rock
McCormac
Ute
Ruston Vfw
Little Rock
Death Claims Former Clay Resident Tues
Nat Clinton, 33, of Winnfield, a former Clay resident, died Tuesday in Winnfield of a heart attack. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Me ililist church in Winnfield with burial in Monroe. Survivors include his widow Jesle Cannon of Monroe, four daughters Joe Margaret Charlalie Connie and Jodie Maris one son Adrian and his mother Mrs Habmon Lawis of New Orleans, plus a number of aunts and uncles in the Clay area.
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Nat Clinton
Winnfield
Clay
New Orleata
Father of Ruston Woman Dies Tuesday
HW L Spights 87 died Tuesday morning in Pine Bluff where he lived. Father of Mrs L W Linard of Ruston he was a Spearsville native. Funeral services set for Thursday with arrangements incomplete. Survivors include four daughters Mrs Davis, Mrs Nella Roll, Mrs Myrtle Sarry, Mrs Linee of Tristan. two sons Albert Spights of Vancouver Washington and Willie Spigits of Allon Illinois.
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HW. L. Spights
Pine Bluff
L. W. Linard
Ruston
Mrr. Spights
Spearsville
Thavatiy
the Davis
Nella Loll
Pine Blutl
Myrtle Sarry
Casper
Wyoming
Linee
Triston
Albert Spights
Vancouver, Wash
Willie Spigits
Allon, Tl
Red Cross Board Meeting Set for Lincoln Parish
Boo Dubour chairman of the American Red Cross of Lincoln parish announced a public board meeting on Thursday June 23 at 7 30 pm in the Lincoln parish courthouse. A new chairman and three new board members will be elected and certificates awarded including to the outgoing chair and fund chairman for the 1959 campaign. An outstanding speaker is planned with more details to follow.
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Boo Dubour
theAmerican Red Cross
Lineal Parish
Lincoln Parish Court House
Dulour
Ele
Saab Aa
DuFour
Death claims Mrs Reese Rites Man
Funeral services for Mrs Reese 58 who died Saturday at her home after a long illness were held at Darby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev G Avery Lee officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters and several relatives from Ruston Jonesboro and Haynesville.
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Reese
Ruston
Darby
Funeral Home
G. Avery Lee
Greenwood Cemetery
Mra
H. McDonald
Dre
Jackson
Rayelle Reese
Rustons Five Ts
MVS
Tom Henfers
Ruston touted as healthiest, richest city per capita
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce lauds Lincoln Parish as the healthiest area with low death rates and claims Ruston is the state’s richest city per capita. Grambling College is slated to become the fourth largest Negro college, with a $3 million construction program underway including a science building and a pool.
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Wilt Y Inlburn
JK. Lewler Stoll
Knayw
Linovkt
United States
Ruston
Louisiana
Grambling
Liewittign
W. W. Danien
Lincoln Parish
Comemerce
Rus
Ian
Gran- Ding
Angier
Lirtcoltt
More Roadwork Approved For Lincoln Parish
Lincoln parish will see 21 road-improvement projects totaling $646,418 authorized by the Louisiana Department of Highways. The Corktown to Downe Highway project begins at State Rt. 38 and runs east to State Rt. 11, with 9 months allotted for completion. Project engineers and district supervision are named, and work includes grading drainage and bituminous surfacing on 20 foot wide lanes.
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Lyf Brown
Contenelor
Miu Wen
Louisiana Department of Highways
Corktown
Downe
Hie
Lincoln Parish
Richadson
Camers
Fuckerville
Wayne
Nuckaby
Highway Department
al. Mon- Tuu
Lpouisiana Department of Highways
R. B. Richardson
Tlighway Department
Winn
Winnfield-Brewster's Mill Hwy
Calvin
Avoyelles
Plauchaville-Moyeauville Hwy
Plancheville
Moreauville
Base Marine
Lake Bruin State Park
Lake Bruin
Morehouse
Jones
State Ri
Franklin
Liddieville Cemetery
Sabine
Bienville
Arcadia -Donesbore
Jackson Parish
Parish
Rapidus
Lincoln
Ascension
State TE
State
Jal McCall
Twestward
Coldwell
Clarks
Avovelles
Bunkig
Lastisa
State Rt
York
Kansas
Fridge Counties
Peach Festival Opens in Ruston with Governor Speech
The ninth annual Louisiana Peach Festival begins Tuesday in Ruston with Governor Orval Pawlus of Arkansas set to speak at the Tech football field. Events start at 7 p.m. with a talent show, queen contest activities, and a coronation planned Wednesday night. Parades are slated downtown and a Lincoln Garden event follows.
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Orval Paw Bus
Arkansas
Tech
Jack Ritchie
Dixie Ginny
Pannee Peach
Eel Hee
Thiele
Meike
Lincoln Garden
Flower
Hall of Tech
Berry Hinton Named Gulf States Coach of the Year
Berry Hinton of Louisiana Tech was voted Gulf States Conference Coach of the Year by 18 of 25 sports writers. The Bulldog mentor led Tech to the GSC crown for a second straight season with a 12 16 record in conference play and 18 6 overall. Hinton, a Tech graduate and former star, has directed Tech baseball for 17 seasons, compiling 164 wins and 97 losses, with multiple titles across 1945 to 1958 and a long coaching career in football and basketball prior to baseball leadership.
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Berry Hinton
Louisiana Tech
Fis
Mien
Hinton
Aut
Hinten
Tech
Former Tech Athlete Herold E Lowrey Dies at 46
Funeral services for Herold E Lowrey, 46, a former Tech athlete and vice president of Continental Emisco Co, were held Wednesday at Darby’s funeral home chapel. He died Saturday in New York of a heart attack. Survived by his widow Irene Taylor and four children Harriet, Bob, Ken and David, he was described as one of Tech’s greatest athletes in basketball and football. Rev G Avery Lee officiated and burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Herold E. Lowrey
Tech
Darby
Lowrey
Continental Emsco Co
New York
Irene Taylor
Harriet
Bob
Ken
David
Rev
G. Avery Lee
Greenwood Cemetery
Peach Festival plans and 4-H club updates across the parish
The article describes Peach Festival preparations and exhibits by growers with multiple displays of peach varieties. It notes publicity efforts featuring Peach Queen and Legislators, introduces new agent Buck Green focusing on 4-H club work, and mentions 4-H members and local livestock, lambs, and pigs planned for fall shows with Extension Office assistance. It also reports weed control spray attachments for pastures and calls to contact the Extension Office.
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Chy Racer Motors
Legislatus
Hill County
D. BP. Colvin
Charles Barhamine
Lou Alien
Veharsh Kay McGehes
P. Colvin
The
Peach Festival Association
Marvin Fowler
Growers Association
IL Camp
Ers
Buck Green
Green
Williams Green
Morris Green
Dubach
William
Bruce Waller
Fellowship
Bruce
Carolyn Hunter
Hico
Court House
Labor Office Opened for Peach Harvest
A labor office was opened to recruit workers for the peach harvest. Officials said demand for labor was rising and encouraged women to contact the office for placement.
Blondin Attends Holstein Meet in Omaha Nebraska
J A Blondin of tending attends the 74th Annual Holstein Friesian Association of America meet in Omaha Nebraska as an elected representative among 189 delegates shaping policy business and leadership for the organization. The association with headquarters in Brattleboro Vermont has over 50 000 members and leads in dairy cattle registration with 234 867 purebreds and 132 133 ownership transfers last year.
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WT. A. Blondin
Omaha
Nebraska
Blondin
Brattleboro
Vermont
Contruet
Thigpen Receives PhD at Texas Commencement
Joseph J Umgpen of 1Lte Carey Ave earned a PhD from the University of Texas at commencement ceremonies Saturday. Dr Thigpen is an engineering professor at Louisiana Tech. The Texas ceremonies awarded five doctorates in total.
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Joseph J.umgpen
Carey Ave
University of Texas
Thigpen
Louisiana Tech
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