Plans for Great Peach Festival in Ruston June 21 22
The 1957 Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston on Friday and Saturday features a large field of candidates for Queen Dixie Gem and Princess Peach. Coronation and festival ball occur in the Memorial Gymnasium at Louisiana Tech. Events include peach cobbler contest mower show parade and peach exhibit contests with visiting royalty from across North Louisiana and a luncheon by the Quota Club at Ruston Country Club.
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Memorial Gymnasium
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana
Howant Auditoricen
Quota Club
Ruston Country Club
Seronice Lindsey
Bernice
Dixie Gem
Railroad Park
Postal Sera and U S Postal Policies Explained
A fragmented discussion on U S Postal Service practices, postage rates, card sizes, and handwriting formats. It notes that cards must meet size limits to avoid higher rates, mentions 2 cent to 3 cent pricing, and describes sender and addressee requirements while warning that nonconforming items may be reclassified.
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America
U. S
Post Office
Josh
Police Jury to Hear Tax Complaints July 2
Police Jury members will meet at the 13th Parish Court house Tuesday July 2 in the morning to hear protests on tax values for assessment set by the Louisiana Tax Commission. Taxpayers may file protests with the secretary.
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Olf
Duesday
Louisiana
Brother Of J. D. Holbrook Dies In Fla
Webster Holbrook a 48 year old automobile salesman from Jacksonville Florida died of a heart attack shortly after noon Saturday. He was brother to J D Holbrook promoter and superintendent of the Fittel Corporation. Native of Polkville Mississippi he had visited his brother here and last did so in April. Funeral services were held in Jacksonville Monday morning followed by interment in Jacksonville cemetery.
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Webster Holbrook
Automobile Silesian
Jacksonville
Fla
Bystates
Florida City
J. D. Holbrook
Fittel Corporation
Holbrook
Polkville
Miss
J. DB Holbrook
Elmer Hy Brantley
A.T. Wooldridge
Rusto
Crossett
Ark
Mount Olive Baptist Church
W. T. Buckner
Roy Bunch
Sims Cemetery
Branley
Edwin Z. Brantiry
Ashley Goong
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Holstein-Friesian Association
Meriva
Age Defies Time at Ruston Campus Respected “Ma” Colvin
Longtime Ruston resident known as “Ma” Colvin cared for local students at her home for two decades. She moved to Ruston in 1931, ran a shoe shop, and housed many boys with meals and a warm welcome. Colvin died in 1949 but left a lasting reputation for hospitality and humor.
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SW Mso
Columbia
Ruston
Colvin
Elle
Ala
Price Hardware Sold to Lewis & Co Closing After 30 Years
Price Hardware and Furniture Co. in Ruston is closing after 30 years as Lewis and Company buys all stock and assets in cash. The sale covers buildings, warehouses, trucks, and merchandise, with Charles and C D Shalenberger and Shelly Shalenberger managing, and plans for a liquidation sale to clear inventory. Sixteen regional references to personnel and family ties are noted as part of the ruston business history.
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Lewis and Co, Lit
Moreland Lewis
Paster Sims Price
Charles
C.D. Shalenberger
Shreveport
Shelly Shalenberger
Bern
Prank Price
Foster Sims Price
Angers
Lewis and Company
Ruston
WAY
Old Trentin
Ouachita River
Comepany
Diel Mines
Price Mardware
Punk Avenue
Hardware and Mentiare
Lewis and Camping Navy
Lewis
Lewis and Cont Fiany
Lewis and Company Oy
Lewis and Cimpany
Inv & Giant
Shulenberger
Sus Te
Two Suggestions For Using The TB Hospital
The Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital in Lincoln Parish may close soon. The Leader urges repurposing the buildings and staff for aging care or chronic illnesses, noting 100 patients and nearly as many employees rely on it.
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Ruston
Louisiane
Motern Society
Rustan
Tri Parish Sing Set For June 29 30 At Dubach School
Singers from Lincoln Union and Claiborne parishes gather at Dubach for a two day high parish singing convention. The event runs Saturday night June 2 from 6 p m to 10 p m and Sunday from 10 p m to 4 p m with lunch served by the Dubach school cafeteria. Lincoln Parish president Jones Nolan Claiborne president KF Fulmer Union president Clyde Dumas organize the event.
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Dubach School
Lincoln
Union
Claiborne
Dubnehsche
Bernice
Dubach
Dubich School
Jones Nolan
Lincoln Parish Singing Convention
Kf, Fulmer
Claibarny
Clyde Dumas
Unio Singers
Kendall Named Office Of LSPA At Canvention
Kendall will represent the Fifth District at the Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association convention in New Orleans last week. He has served on several committees since 1931 and is past president of the Fifth District Brag Clay. Kendall is active with the Houston Kiwanis Club and serves as assistant Scoutmaster and advisor at various youth groups.
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Kendall
LSPA
Canvention
Laltventth
Crakrawen
Alo Vaan
Three Fined On Traffic Charges In City Court
In Ruston City Court on Monday, three defendants faced traffic charges. Judge Fred W. Jones Jr. fined Doyle Barkan $525 for a minor offense, while another case resulted in an $80 fine. A third defendant forfeited a fine after pleading to a vehicle violation.
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Ruston
Fred W. Jones, Jr
Doyle Barkan
Muston
Spomllite
Wille
Seedling Price List Receives District Attention
The district reports seedling prices from the Louisiana Forestry Commission rising to 4.35 per thousand including bundling charges. County Agent Billy Alexander says price fixing is under discussion with implications for tree buyers and local conservation offices.
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Ime Warname
Loasecvalch
Louisiang Forestry Commission
Billy Alexander
Lin Oul Pavisih
Alexander
WY Ponson
Matherite
Ladirite Amt Forest Commission
Vethess
Royal Soil Conservation Seyvier
Boll Conservation Servige
Alesader
Alesimder
Ruston Faces Record Power Use Amid Turbulent Week
City residents and officials cite unusually high electricity demand on Monday and Tuesday as Ruston grapples with strained power supply. Local agencies warn of potential outages while monitoring transmission lines and advising conservation measures.
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Ruston
Christian Science Mother Church Names President
The Christian Science movement reports a leadership update as a new president is named at the Mother Church in Boston. Amid mentions of healings and church affairs, the piece notes events and discussions at a recent district meeting and references activities in Washington and Illinois.
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Christian Science Mother Church
Hine
Mass
Pheirs Church of Gipist
Boston
Sager
Coonhe
Esgony Coun
Srdlahy
Christian Puenve
Fight Against Mystery Epidemic Among Cattle
Parish authorities push a campaign amid a reported cattle illness. References to veterinary actions, sanitary measures, and suspected sources point to a local health scare affecting herd health and parish safety. The report notes community concerns and potential investigations, with emphasis on veterinary input and public notices.
B Hamner Sr Dies In Shreveport After Illness
A damaged obituary note reports the death of B Hamner Sr in Shreveport after a brief illness. The record mentions his involvement in a local business and references family connections, with fragments implying ties to a Shreveport residence and business activities.
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B. Hamner, Sr
Shreveport
Governor Long Signs All Bills Passed In Session
Baton Rouge dispatch reports Governor Long signed all bills passed in the session. He indicated he would veto some measures, while awaiting signing by the secretary at the state capitol. The action clears the assembly's work with bills slated for enactment on July first.
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Long
Baton Rouge
Las
Glave
Jackson Parish To Form Program of Recreation
Jackson Parish plans a recreation program with a meeting at First Methodist Church in Jonesboro drawing over 200 attendees. Speakers including Conch Fittle McLane and Clydy Stullcup described the initiative and expected a July 1 start. A delegation will visit Rusten to view the program in operation.
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Jackson Parish
Jackson
Pattery
Dye
Parks and Recreation Board
Jonesboro
Bear Conch
Fittle McLane
Rusten
Clydy Stullcup
Shreveport
Mrs J W Mount Dies In Alexandria
Mrs J W Mount died June 14 in Alexandria after a long illness. Her husband Rev J W Mount survives with a son Herbert Mount of Homeville and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday in Mesuadria with notes of remembrance made by neighbors.
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J. W. Mount
Alexandria
Allen
Dheene
Alexriki
Mount
Mira
Oier
J. WW
Herbert
Mount of
Funeral Held for Ruston Resident Saturday Morning
A Ruston man, Hubbard, age 74, died Friday at 145 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Dan ardty chapel with ministers Rev. Dally B. Harper of the Temiy Methodist and Rev. Frederick Dayrey of the Gal Church officiating. Hubbard had lived in Ruston for 40 years, a native of Mississippi.
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Hubbasia Ave
Danardty
Hubbard
Ruston
Mississippi
Ineas
Myubbard
Pam
Dally B. Harper
Temiy
Frederick Dayrey
Gal
Southern Clinic Managers To Be In Shreveport
Reported regional gathering in Shreveport features clinic managers from southern states. Officials discuss patient care standards, regulatory updates, and collaboration opportunities across health systems and academic medical centers.
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Southern Clinic
Shreveport
City Board Announces Tennis Program For Youth
The Recreation Department announced summer tennis classes at Raton High School courts starting in June. Classes run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 30 pm for ages 10 to 19 with trophies awarded. Instructors include Teromund Maranto and Tech’s tennis team members.
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She Rivton Recreation Depa Ineo
Ths
Sumiyler
Raton High School Cours
Tleomud Maranto
Tech
Le 1
Napner
Robert Sims
Dy Porkita
Bily Mfulor
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