Union agitation halts Ruston housing project work
Labor action by Common Labor Local No. 731 stops work on the Ruston Housing Project on Jackson Road. The contractor W. C. Salley attended a conference in Monroe. union officials demanded membership and a $35 initiation fee. Foundations are laid for 35 duplex brick houses planned for 70 families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Common Labor
Jackson Road
W. C. Salley
Monroe
Tech
Worker's Council
Commonl
Miley
Labor Local 731
Ralph Harold
Lincoln FHA Office Moves To Farmerville
The Lincoln Union Parish Farmers Home Administration offices consolidate with Farmerville as official headquarters effective July 1, 1938. W Ray Alexander says both parishes fall under one supervisor due to declining farming and loan demand, with a part time Ruston office open Tuesday and Friday mornings. Application processing remains prompt and ongoing. The FHA, a U S Department of Agriculture agency, provides loans for farming operations and farm homes along with soil and water conservation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Union Parish
Farmers Home
Farmerville
W. Ray Alexander
Ruston
FNA
Lincoln Parish
FIA
Alexander
Farmers Home Administration
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
FHA
Misaddressed Mail Tops Postmaster Warns New York
Acting New York Postmaster Stubert says misaddressed mail is a major problem with millions of pieces mishandled in New York. He notes the same patterns recur across districts as residents face ongoing mail delivery failures and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stubert
Christenberry
Bell System Wins Defense Award for Distinguished Service
The Bell Telephone System received the Distinguished Service Medal from the Reserve Officers Association for its defense contributions. The award honors Bell’s role in programs like the Nile guided missiles, dew line, all weather Alaska comms, Sandia weapon design, and long range missile guidance. Presentation set for ROA convention banquet in Atlantic City on June 27 with U S Senator George Smathers presenting. Clifton W. Phakesn of AT&T to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Officers Association For
United States
Bell System
Dudley Cowan
Southern Bell
Nat Bell Companies
Thse
Artic Regions
Alaska
Othe Sandia Laboratories
R.O.A
Atlantic City
N. J
U. S
George Smathers
Florida
Marine Corps Reserve
Clifton W. Phaken
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nellie Bly Garland Dies in Bernice Final Rites Today
Nellie Bly Garland 88 a retired school teacher from Bernice died at Ruston hospital after a short illness. Born in Minden she will be laid to rest in Bernier cemetery after services at Bernice Methodist Church at four p.m. Rev Roy Grant officiating. She is survived by two brothers L C Garland of Minden and PD Hf Garland of Fouston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bly Garland
Bernice
Ruston Hospital
Garland
Minden
Bernice Methodist Church
Roy Grant
Fing
Worial
Bernier
Miss Garland
L. C. Garland
PD. Hf
Fouston, Texas
Lincoln Parish Red Cross names Dufour president after Bleich tenure
Bob DuFour elected president of the Lincoln Parish chapter of the American Red Cross at a board meeting held last night at Ted's Cafe. He succeeds Dr Lanseyne C. Bleich who led the group for five years and praised his predecessor's work in building the chapter. New officers include Dr. Ragin G as chair, Mrs J H Barnes, and Mode Choate Jr as treasurer. Henry G Riser named executive director and Mrs Aum Teich executive secretary. The board reviewed local Red Cross activities and programs such as First Aid, Water Safety, Mother and Baby Care, nursing classes, disaster training, and fund usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dufour
Lincoln Parish
Red Cross
Bob ‘DuFour
Dixie ‘Paentre
Lincoln | Parish
Red Ghosts
Atoan
Ats Ted
Cate ‘Er
uFour
Lanseyne C. Bleich
Pr. Bleich Gsve
Pypur
Red
Ss. Mming
Red Cross Swimming Lessons Open Second Period Monday
The American Red Cross swimming program resumes with a second period starting Monday, June 30 at eight am. Lessons occur at the Municipal Swimming Pool under Coach Garrett. Olga rents should register their children Sunday morning at the indicated times for each age group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Swimming
American Red Cross
TL. J
Ilossdi Garrett
Garrett
Olgarents
4 H Club Members Work At Peach Sheds And Dairy Project
4 H club members from the parish are assisting at peach sheds and orchards this summer visiting David Aycock on Farmerville Road. Beginners in the dairy project report progress with Jersey heifer and active production work. The 4 H Short Course is set for January 17 at Chatont Tou with winners from Achievement Day competing in livestock judging meat identification and pony stock team events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammier
Peels
Neimbers
Joel Faemince
Jbymny Nobles
Peiee
James Carter
David Aycock
Slee Daley Projet Fc
Divi
Val
David
Chatont
Lincoln Mariel Hhothe
Pistol Death Ruled Death by Own Action in Arcadia
In Arcadia Bienville Parish assistant coroner Wile Cridet reports a suicide by Mrs Dorothy Pauly Poole. She was found dead in the yard of her home after a call to her husband Ernest Poole that she was not well. Funeral services and burial are scheduled at the Fairfield Church and Areata cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cridet. Wile
Bienvile Parish
Suicvde
Pistal Elastic
Dorothy Pauly
Poole
Ernest ©. Poole
Lome
Faianty List
J. D. Ciddens
Areata Cemetery
Masonic Communication Ceremony Set for Ouachita Riverside
A 1500 attendee twelfth annual open air Masonic Communication planned Sunday, June 29, 1958, atop Fort Hill near Burrisenburg on the Ouachita River. Three lodges host Four Rivers Jonesville Keystone 110, and others join with Grand Masters of Louisiana and Mississippi attending. The event, associated with a long history since 147, features a Baton Rouge degree and a quarterly district ladies’ meeting prior to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Arkanis
Mississippi
Old Fort Hill
Fort Beauregard
Burrisenburg
Quachita River
Keystone
Artinsas
Misphi
Offi
Parish Police Jury Passes Anthrax Quarantine Rule
One cattle case reported Monday morning in Claiborne parish on the Buster Delaway farm near the Lincoln Parish line. Dr. James M. Patterson said a milk cow from a large herd was stricken, amid the newly imposed quarantine after the first anthrax case in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
Claiborne Parish
Buster Delaway
Lincoln Parish
James M. Patterson
State Livestock Board
Patterson
Lincolnn Parish
Dae Asterly
Farder
Leader Carrier Prize Trip With Fishing Adventure
A subscription contest winner and a father son pair won a fishing trip to Ditty Lake as part of Leader Carrier prizes. The voyage included cottage and boat, with details noting limited access and a quarantine context around Union Parish.
VFW State Office Vote Shows Riser Victory
Henry Riser of Riser Road won the VFW Louisiana state office on the first ballot amid a convention at the Virginia Hotel in Mon vou. He secured about 60 percent of the ballots. The event featured delegates from the state and honors given to Riser for bringing a historic victory to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenty Chaser
Riser Road
San Vay de Timor Vies-Comminder
Louisiana
Virginia
Mon Vou
Fixer
Farm Tractor Contest Set For Entrance July 1
Louisiana farmers invited to test skill in tractor operation by entering the Louisiana Tractor Contest. Sponsored by the Louisiana Agricultural Association with cooperation from the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and LSU Ag Center. Entries due before July 1. judging will assess operation and safety with prizes and certificates for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Rouche
Tan
Louisiana Termayos Aire
Louisiana Ava
Louisiaia Ely
Louisiana State University Marival- Westension
Funeral Rites Saturday for R C Turner
Funeral services for R C Turner will be held Saturday at 2 p m at a Baptist church in Beeston. The obituary lists surviving family members including sisters and brothers and notes a service at Cordesa Baptist. Local clergy and family members are named in brief, with a traditional funeral procession planned in Mesia Texas.
TIPS FROM EXTENSION TRIPS NO NEW ANTHRAX CASES
Fragmented OCR summary notes various veterinary and livestock health tips from an extension page. It references parishes, livestock, vaccines, and procedures but many lines are garbled. The readable portion mentions avoiding anthrax, veterinary guidance, and educational outreach. Local page hints at page eight.
No Danger of Anthrax in Milk Warns State Health Official
A government bulletin reports no anthrax threat from milk under normal handling. Pasteurized milk remains safe. advise boiling milk only if cows show signs of illness. State health and law enforcement outline quarantine and cattle testing procedures and enforcement measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legigiinit
Nilei
Dougie
Charlie Barham Joins Law Firm
Charlie Barham joins a law firm after a career in football, with mentions of Ruston and personal connections. The fragmented OCR text references names and places such as Ruston and Aiteston, suggesting a regional legal career development story without clear dates or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Barham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln Fha
Bell Telephone System
Tle
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric Company
NEW Consolidated School
Wright
The
First Baptist Church
Bonnie de
Loader
Rod Pafford
DR. Bleich
Ragin G Pechairmain
J. H. Barnes
Mode Choate, Jr
Aed
Melon ‘James
1. C. Morgan
LC. Bleich
Fred Hestbeck
Bull
John P. Bean
Arcadia
Mason
Ouachita
Harrisonburg
Baton Beige
Sory
Joseph
Silly Ishinc
Clarence Beasley
Robert Wo Crelney
Pom
Monrow
Adlevianer
Weal Sheen
Galbert
Ervisonborgs
L. Ja R
Rex Price
Jimmy Nobles
Hilly
Lincoln Line
Jimmy de Moss
Jay DeMose
Ditty Lake
Onlinsville
Liethien
Littayael
Eirenkation Departicacent, Sr
Forest Banks
Sailurs
Union Paresh
Henry Riser
VFW State Office
Mr . Nis
VeWsverk
Alecorpamack
Foent Post
McCormnaeck
al View
Oliver
Entey Bis
Vidi Lee Mach
Srieuttius Eixtorsion Service
Ooffies
Wien Pucean
Italy
Charkis Severinep
Lsd Aericuhaiel
R. C. Turner
Robert
Parner
Reston
Beeston
Mesia
Texis
Bunenal
Corddeesa
Maridie Bubtiasti
Lips
Paul Wrberi
Tol Dathes
Tost
Ale Tortie
F. C. LeVasseur
Tora Laead Veterinariinn
Wwe
Petisan Hind
Savin
Fivestock
Uae
Vinee Seondt
Darisht
Wakit
Wall Seabets
Tee
Poliga
Lineuttie
Ivesdock
Ieys
Ukhoto
Halibitek
Hei Conde
Miasnay
Tarhiin
Theoruer Oho Nm Bier
Ob Aiteston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!