Center for Alcoholics Could Open at Ruston TB Hospital Site
Lincoln Parish Representative L D Napper said on Friday that the Ruston Tuberculosis hospital may be converted into an alcohol rehabilitation center, the first of its kind in Louisiana if approved. He noted local votes likely favor conversion and that proposals he authored remain in committee.
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Center For Rehabilitation of Alcoholics
Ruston
Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital
Wincoln Parish
L. D. Napper
Lincoln Parish
Louisland
Napper
Ruston Draft Board Sets June 25 26 Reporting Dates
The Ruston draft board orders registrants to report at eight a.m. Tuesday June 25 for forwarding to Shreveport for Armed Forces physical examinations. The list includes Victor Calving Miani Luciug Willie Fuller Jo Louis Spencer Johnnie Dean Wilson and many others with several transfers from other boards and volunteers for induction.
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Ruston Draft Board
Draft Board
Shreveport
Armed Forces
Ruston
R. T. Tippit
Dubach
Bobby Gene Bettell Dubach
Calvin Allen
Arcadia
Doses Anderson
Houston
the James
Duibaderick Phillip Lewis
Minneolls
Minn
Bobby Gene Taylor
Duhach
Jesse Lox Mamon
William Charles Buges
Los Angeles
Calif
Stuart Homer Slayton
St. Johnsbury
Vermont
William Eugene Callier
Chambling College
Mobile
Ala
Levell Younger
Rey FE. Morgan
Washington
D. C
Robby Leonard Garrett
Felton Knox
Pasadena
Luther James Jackson
Grambling
Maude L. Giles
Don Edward Mathews
Reginald Denny French
Clayton Bumore
Rayville
John Willie Taylor
Vienna
Henry Allen Williams
Red Cross Board Meeting Set for June 24 Invitation
A Red Cross board session, open to the public, is scheduled for Tuesday June 12 at Ted's Cate 7130 p.m. Dr Lamoyne C Bleich chapter chairman says refreshments will be served and the meeting will provide a detailed account of all money spent during the year. Anyone wishing to know where Red Cross funds go is welcome to attend for first hand information.
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Red Cross Board
Ted's
Cate
Lamoyne C. Bleich
Bleich
Otf
Red Cross
Board
Imeciing
Der
Teich Sid
Simshoro F and A M honors Mason with fifty year certificate
A member of Simshoro Lodge No. 235 F. and A. M. received a fifty year certificate for long membership as a Master Mason as Louisiana Grand Master J. Benjamin Higgenbotham visited the lodge. Also recognized was J. P. Rasbury for twenty five years profiency in masonry. Attendees included several Master Masons from Simshoro and Ruston and several grand officers.
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Simshoro Lodge
A. M
J. Benjamin Higgenbotham
Louisiana
Simsboro Lodge
J. P. Rasbury
Ruston
Simsboro
Russon
J. ¥. Saueders
R. O. Long
Carl V. Dawson
Dee A. Strickland
Des
Heavy Damage Case Filed With Clerk of Court
Legal notice that Ella Blackmon tutor to James Blackmon El Al minors filed a damages suit against State Farm Mutual Insurance for 620,233.70 and 66,604.85 after a July three car crash near Dubachan Tollway 167 killed Cy Blackmon and Curtis Junior, with Kia Blackmon and others seeking damages.
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Ella Blackmon
James Blackmon
el al
Sant Son
James L
Otis M
State Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Hila Blackmon
Cyis
Curtis Junior
Extensions Warn Farms On Anthrax Risks At Festival
Farmers urged to suspend horse riding at Poa Festival Parc due to possible anthrax exposure from horseflies. Officials warn visitors to shield livestock and plan new herd entries, citing potential millions in losses. Orchard growers advised to spray sulfur to prevent brown rot as harvests approach.
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Morehouse
Onochita
Sulimiuk
Ike
Wee
Parish Growers Predict bumper peach harvest as festival opens
Lincoln Parish growers forecast the 1958 harvest as the eighth annual Louisiang Peach Festival begins in Ruston. Officials say 27,000 trees yield 300 acres with many predicting 100 percent crops and shipments starting next week. Strong moisture and no freezes bolster fruit quality despite looming hail risk. Arkansas likewise reports a record peach crop.
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Lincoln Parish
W. H. Sumrall
Sumrall
Miss Dixie Gem Susie Acklin Heads Peach Festival
Susie Acklin of Jonesboro, crowned Miss Dixie Gem, travels with Louisiana beauties to Washington and earns a spot in the Miss Dixie Queen of the South contest. The event runs June 30 to July 6 at Daytona Beach Florida where Acklin will reign over festival functions as queen. Sponsored by the Jackson Parish Junior Chamber of Commerce, she represents the eighth annual Louisiana Peach Festival.
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Susie Acklin
Jonesboro
Washington
Louisiana
Miss Acklin
Queen Dixie Gem
Daytona Beach
Florida
Jackson Parish
Temple Bible School Off To Good Start
Vacation Bible School at Tenysle Baptist Church opened with 23 participants and varying activities. The program runs 2 pm to late afternoon through Wednesday, with parents invited to attend the closing events and demonstrations. A separate note mentions fishing at home with Howard Lyles, highlighting a local fisher and a trip to Woodland Park.
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Temple Bible School
Tenysle Baptist Church
Howard Lyles
Ruston
Grand Tele
Jimmie Davis to Headline Peach Festival Talent Night
Ex Governor Jimmie Davis will perform at the Peach Festival Talent Night in Ruston tonight. He will sing You are My Sunshine and other hits, joined by the Sunshine Boys after his Shreveport homecoming.
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Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Davis
Ruston
Shreveport
Jimmie
Decca
Marshall Pack
Gospeltone Music of
Nashville
Singer - Statesman
Sunshine Boys
East
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Making Addition To Old Glory
Fragmentary OCR text describes new state operations and bills with scattered phrases. The readable parts mention a Vieskir style and a date, suggesting a legislative or civic filing context but the content is largely garbled and unnamed.
Ruston zoning meeting set to discuss city plan changes
Public meeting scheduled in Ruston to consider a proposed zoning ordinance guiding residential lots and property use, with officials urging citizens to attend and study the plan. No reports of anthrax in Ruston or Lincoln area, while Ouachita parish outbreaks stretch to nearby parishes.
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Aponto Coutiitinge Hee
Elan
Hove
Court House
Tewarle Atlas
Ruston
O. LeVasseur
Plouney
IH Clubs Outstanding Camper Awards Ceremony Recap
John P. Bean reports on the IH Clubs Camper Awards with associate agents and local coordinators from Tampa to Chatatin, highlighting winners and challenged entries. The event lists names, affiliations, and the recognition given to outstanding campers across programs, with emphasis on community youth achievement.
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John P. Bean
Caution Advised on Livestock Vaccination Amid Local Threat
By F. C. Levasseur, livestock owners are urged not to vaccinate until the disease threat nears. Authorities will notify farmers via local papers and radio when vaccination is warranted. Do not bring new herd stock from Morehouse and Quechita parishes until the danger passes.
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F. C. Levasseur
Morehouse
Quechita
Unclear historic notes touch on health scare and rural safety
Fragmented report mentions anti vax sentiment, disease concerns, and rural areas in Bastrop and surrounding towns. Mentions skin related illness, riding clubs, and livestock owners urged caution on entering herds amid fears.
Summer School At Tech Sets All Time Mark
Summer school at Tech reports a record enrollment with 516 students registered for the session. The count includes undergraduates and graduates from various colleges, as the dean notes growth in demand and new programs.
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Tech
Seine
Louisiane Boch
Liab
Whine College
Ui Hehie
Donly
Albot
LA Catatlees
Olakine
Tueb
Heath
Regrees
Siewesent Loli
Hobo
Letter Carrier Positions Open At Post Office
Post Office seeks applicants for letter carrier roles. For information and applications, contact Civil Service Heaton, Room 13, Wild Chili? Dallas, Texas. May provide details at the Post Office or from the Representative. Submit by the indicated deadline.
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Stuetin
Hal
Scaster Heaton
Room
Wild Chinen Starr
Dallas
Pexias
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Roscoe) Tullus
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Homer Best
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Amos Ford
Walter Smith
Peach-Growers Association
Don C. Kinkley
Inspector Service
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Sunshine Music
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Ruston Lertigens
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