Bond approval sought for Ruston plant and sewer extension
The Ruston city council called a special session to authorize two bond sales totaling 610000 for a plant expansion by Lincoln Enterprises and a sewer system extension up to 400000. The plan expands Lower District No 1 within city limits without raising taxes, funded by new revenues from the extension. Voting is set for July 15 at city hall and courthouse from 7 am to 6 pm.
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Lincoln Enterprises
T. C. Beasley
Lower District No. 1
Ruston
Lincoln Enterprises, Inc
Bernice Man Dies. Rites Slated at Pine Grove Church
Lennie M. Green 13, a Bernice farmer, dies after long illness at Ruston Hospital. Born in Bernice, he was a Masonic Lodge member. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Uradley. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Survivors include wife Hivee K., one son Bennie M., four sisters, one brother, and four grandchildren.
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Lennie ML Green
Bernice
Ruston Hospital
Mr. Green
The
Masonic Lodge
Tine Grove Baptist Church
Vernon Uradley
Pine Grove
Wilpatrick's
Dernice
Alrungly
Dubach
Hivee EK. B. Trammell
CL. Bridges
Pensdcola
Fla
J. S. Akins
Sibley
Oae
Bennie M. Green
Joy
Fannie Shirley
Ilomer
Annie Moncrief
Teague
Tex
Willie B. Jenkins
Nancy Jackson
Holly Fc
B. Ft. Green
Ice
Ae Ee Atte Granite Hild
June Brides and the Sales Pitch in Time with Music
The New York advertising executive Charles Bower likens a marriage proposal to a sales pitch. He told sales leaders that the best sale is convincing a wife to marry, though his analogy kept a sharp, humorous edge. He described the adjusted approach of courting a partner as a rapid, high pressure pitch.
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New Yorks
Charles Bower
Dower
Bower
Tian
Ruston Resident Buried in Beulah Cemetery
Beulah burial held for Milldred Clair Brady 52 of Ruston who died Monday afternoon. Funeral at Emmanuel Baptist Ruston with Rev A H Johnson officiating. Burial under Kilpatrick's direction. Survived by husband W R Brady two sons Marvin Dubach and Jean Brady Ruston two sisters Mary Babylon and Katie Kain New Orleans and brother Fred Listele New Orleans.
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Ink Fox
Milldred Clair Brady
Ruston
Brady
W. R. Brady
New Orleans
Eastern Star
Emmanuel Baptist Church
A. H. Johnson
Beulah Cemetery
Kilpatrick
Wv. Rt
Fishing At Home Still Proves Best
Yesterday Howard Lyles of Ruston traveled about 100 miles to Girvandsie for a day of fishing. This morning he returned to Woodland Park Lake near Ruston on Chatham Roads where a guide at Woodland Park spotted several pound bass. Lyles used a Leeky 18 lure to land a large fish, showing good sport right within city limits.
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Howard Lyles
Ruston
Girvandsie
Lyles
Woodland Vark Lake
Amits
Chatham Roads
Woodland Park
Jimmie Davis to Lead Peach Festival Talent Show
Ex governor Jimmie Davis, famed for You Are My Sunshine, will host the Peach Festival Talent Show on June 12 at Hower Auditorium. Entrants include Mellie Jeffcoat, The Foot Collegiate vocal group, and Ruston High sextette. prizes range from 50 to 15 dollars with tickets priced 25 and 40 cents for children and adults.
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Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Hower
George Nicol
Davis
Mellie
Jo Jeffcoat
Hillys
Foot Collegiates
Moiree
Roup
Robert Lewis
Simsboro
Dianne Williamsson
Ruston
The
Trebelettes
Bernice
Joy Kennedy
Farmer
Danice
Tomiie Rhea Green
Bastrop
Ruston High Sextette
Sandra Andrews
Grave Bulkin
Homer
Janal Mertens
Alexandrian
Avinnera
Hewn Ops Auditor
Shreveport
Tne
CBS
Hkewise Henner
Little Rock
Funeral Rites For Mrs Harris In Ruston Church
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm at the Ruston Church of Christ for Mrs Fita Harris 72 of Ruston who died Tuesday in a nursing home. The Rev W A Halley officiated with burial at Forest Park Cemetery. Survived by her husband Alt Harris of Ruston two sons C G Harris of Shreveport and Co We Tin We Ruston two daughters Mary George Taylor of Ruston and Mrs L T Watts of Shreveport a brother Paul Brantley of Marion five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ray Tilord Eimer Hollis Jowel Turner Cecil Davis D C Dubois W Morgan and Lamar Watts.
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Dam
Ruston Church of Christ
Fita Harris
Ruston
W. A. Halley
Forest Tan
Kilpatrick
Alt
Harris
Shreveport
Co We Tin
Mary
George
Taylor
L. T. Watts
Paul Brantley
Marion
Wang
Ray Tilord
Eimer Hollis
Jowel Turner
Cecil Davis
D. Cr Dubois
Wo. Morgan Ail Lamar Watts
4 H Club Junior Camp Underway At State Park
The 4 H Junior Camp is underway at Bistinesa State Park this week with attendees from Lincoln Parish including Gary Townsend Mile McKee Drew John Fowler and others. Girls listed include Jeni Sue Lee Carolyn uate Mary Ann Goodin and more with Ann Stewart of Hieg stdiin Guroll of Siimghova as councilors.
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Bistinesa State Park
Gary Townsend
Mile McKee
Drew John Fowler
Wayne Thomas Rodney Calvin
Jackiy Land
Dusty Taylor
Gary Franklin
Ronald Mathews
Stanley McGehee
Track Kavanaseh
Bruce Wailer
Jeni Sue Lee
Carolyn Uate
Mary Ann Goodin
Gamed Sue Cook
Dee Yeeda Stancliffe
Former Ruston Resident Dies In Texas City
Former Ruston resident J. W. Thomas resent died in avatar after a heart attack in Texas City. He formerly served as a shoe salesman in Ruston. Survived by his wife a daughter J. BR. Mullroy of Celina Texas and a son Ilohn Thomas of Dallas. Funeral details not available.
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Ruston
Texas City
J. W. Thomas
Recalling Planned New Methodist Pastor at Trinity
People of Trinity Methodist Church plan a meeting to welcome and approve the Rev Morris as their new pastor. The pastor will serve a trial period in New Orleans before assignment, with Mrs Murty leading the women’s society in hosting tonight’s gathering.
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Re¢pplion
al Trinity
Tech Moon
Prinity Methodist
Appar
Gil
Morris
Rustan
New Orleans
Ihe
Thi Ily
Virgil D. Morris
Rutten
Trinity Methodist Church
Tech
Rod Pofford
Heat Association Honors Leader With Merit Certificate
The American Heart Association presented the JABS Certificate of Merit to a leading figure, signed by Robert W. Wilkins, president of the American Heart Association, for outstanding service advancing the heart program and boosting public support in the fight against heart diseases.
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Osented
Lo the
Daily Leader
Robert W. Wilkins
American Leart Association
Iad Ceerve MM
Andersen, Presdent
Louisiana Heart Asserit
Senator Patton Sees Favorable POW Site Action
Senator Patton from Line rola and Union Parishes reported progress on a bill to create a commission to administer an old Prisoner of War Camp site for industrial use. The measure would appoint five administrators from surrounding parishes, including Lincoln, Union, Jackson, Bienville, and Harney, with governor appointing power and no disruption to existing local facilities.
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B. R. Patton
Linerola
Union
Senite
Patton
Sian Alcoholics Hospital
Lincoln
Uneim
Jackson
Bienvilly
Jakharne
Senatee Pathan
T L James Firm Secures Navy Contract Amid Competition
T L James Firm awarded a Navy Department contract for a shipyard construction project in the Mighty Naval District. The bid, submitted by a New Orleans officer, totaled 22000.00 dollars for a concrete-based system. The Mighty Naval District covers Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Texas.
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T. L. James
Navy Department
Domes
Rastan
Nawil al Stafin
Alvin Cather Bight
Orly
Caphitin
Jule CL Tate
Xin Corps
USN
Mighth Naval District
New Orleans
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
Pair Confess to Shoplifting: Two Others Held
Confessions obtained from two of the Tour Negroes. Dee admitted shoplifting. deputies report four others identified in a theft case at a Mississippi city. Victims named Elizabeth McTinton and Joy Beaird, with several held on charges as police investigate.
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Dee
Alli
Vic Rentoes
Arcndeia
Elizabeth Melitlee
Pastor Washington
Clara Geshe
Beaird
Dacksan
Elizabeth Mc Tinton
Gerod Sind
Gerod Sind Dosie Wirshington
Lsu Heave Police Veeuvas
Dewksea
Festival Plans Progress As Committee Seeks Queen Entries
Festival organizers in Ruston move forward with the eighth army and Lone Sana Peach Festival led by George Nical and D Napper announces funds for canal affairs. Candidates for Queen Dixie Gent and Princess Peach must be Louisiana residents aged 17 to 4 and pay a 35 dollar entry fee with photos and applications due by June 1. The event features a downtown parade, photo contests, and a shallow schedule of preevents in Howard Auditorium.
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Sumcoll
Rod Pafford
Queen Dixie Gent West
Pice Ried Sind
Louisiana
Mriness Pee
Musta
Dad Oy
Lousiana
Dst
George Nivot
Tox
Ruston
Tse
Howard Auditorium
P Domile
Bachelors Celebrate June Marriages in Lincoln Parish
June brings mass marriage trends in Ruston and Lincoln Parish with 20 licenses issued this month and 32 couples wed last June. The Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court reports continued high activity as bachelors seek nuptial vows.
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Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Mitchell Firm Low Bids on Power Plant Project
A Mitchell firm submitted the lowest bid for the new power plant project amid a competitive round of proposals. Officials reviewed several bids and indicated the winning amount may influence contract awarding and project timelines.
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Mitchell Firm
Low Bidsler
Police Jury Elects At Pend Paapesty Cabin Jary
Local police jury convened to elect officers and finalize committee assignments. Key figures in attendance included TOM WU and Reib, with prior roles cited as context. The session addressed administrative duties and upcoming civic tasks.
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Tom WU
Reckless Driving Charge Filed After Parish Wreck
A reckless driving charge is filed following a parish wreck near a western port location. George Simonton of the Lincoln County Department notes Charles Sips was traveling as a US city employee when the incident occurred. The vehicle reportedly careened and struck a roadside post, injuring a passenger.
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Ihoubondne Port
George Simonton
Lincoln
Paiste
Depa Sheed
Charles Sips
Hirota
Hi Way 80 Union Dispute Heard In Court
A civil suit related to the Hi-Way 80 workers dispute was heard. The case covers alleged back wages and the ongoing strike affecting Sub-contractor activity and wage payments.
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Fok
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Mrs. Murry
Heat Association
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FFA
Bill Lambert
Kinder
Louisiana Association of Future Farmers of America
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