Ruston Man Wins Fifth in National Safety Car Contest
Ruston insurance adjuster Edward F. Bobbitt won fifth place in a national safety slogan contest with over 100,000 entries. He received a 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 valued at 4400 and was surprised at a presentation attended by family, Oldsmobile officials, and local police.
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Ruston
U.S
Wiley Wilburn, JR
Edward F. Bobbitt
Strinn
Surprise Mundey
Bobbitt
United States
Tulippy
Hushamda
M. Siete
Oldsmobile
Ceneral Motors
Jobbitt
Smole
Memphis
Jimmy Nicholson
Billy Nicholson
Bi. Tolland Slam Nicholson
O. O. Oxban
Babbitt
U. S
General Motors
Five Registrants Late For Physical Test This Week
The following registrants were ordered to report for Armed Forces Physical Examination last week but failed to do so and did not request transfer, making them delinquent with the Local Board. Names include Daniel Tanner, West Monroe. Josef Anderson, Houston. Tes Felton Knox, Pasadena, Calif.. John Willie Taylor, Vienna, La. An ex-serviceman is delinquent for failure to keep card updated. James Olander Woodard, Detroit, Michigan, is unclaimed. Contact Alpine 854, Tuesday through Friday, for information on whereabouts.
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Ward Daniel Tanner
West Monroe
Josef Anderson
Houston
Tes Felton Knox
Pasadena
Calif
John Willie Taylor
Vienna
James Olander Woodard
Tetrait
Michigan
Alpine 854
Contract Awarded For Resurfacing 167 From Dubach
Among the contracts awarded for highway repair on 31 road projects in 20 parishes in Baton Rouge last Thursday a contract for resurfacing 10.9 miles of US 187 between Dabaelt and Bersnie went to Atlas Construction Company of Vict She proj for widening and paving. Other projects included blacktopping four miles on Perry highway and interchanges on Enterstate 20 with multiple firms named across Ruston and Webster areas.
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Baton Rouge
Shige
Atlas Construction Company
Wis
Sibley Interchance
Lones and
CC Inc
Ruston
PolkkaWither
Perry Highway
Alexamidvia
Louisiana Lions Map Final Plans For Summer Camp
De Paul WS Hendershat presided over a Louisiana Signs in Trastrop meeting planning a first annual camp for disabled children at Camp Windy Wool from August 3 to 30. About one hundred boys aged seven to sixteen are expected for the two sessions, per Dr. Hundershor.
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de Paul WS Hendershat
Loueisiana
Trastrop
Windy
Hundershor
VEW 13th District Meeting Set in Ruston Sunday
Commander Don C. McCormack says the VEW 13th District will hold a special called meeting in Ruston next Sunday at 2 o'clock. Attendance expected from members including Ritellc of Tas trap and Parkin as chair. Venue details note entertainment events and local attendees.
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VEW
Ruston
Don C. McCaramack
Purnell-Burt Post
Veterans of Foreign Wanted
Imeetingg
Iirial
Ritellc
Tastrap
McCormack
Lesear W. Parkin
Memorial Ark
Iatten Tines Tran Ruston
Doneshara
Bernier
West Mutire Pasha
Kermerville
McCorminelli
Alla
Accident News Reaches Manhattan From Ruston Louisiana
New York dating June 26 reports word of Tom Tyce's automobile crash near Ruston Louisiana reaching Manhattan. Tom C Igoe, former Tearst Chains writer, is recovering at the Howard home after a crash in front of Igoe Inn on June 18. Igoe plans to resume writing soon and may publish a new book featuring editorials and experiences.
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Ruston
Manhattan
New York
Tom Tyce
Louisiana
Robert Ronnseville
Rosina da Rimini
Tom C. Igoe
Tearst
Swhanaish
Leader
Igoe Inn
Igoe
J. C. Howard
Southland Farm Road
Berinnine
Beets
Tle
Izee
Victor Borge
Greenwich
Conn
Seth
Toe
Ruston JC Dedicate Cameron Library Memorial to Audrey
On the hurricane anniversary, Ruston Junior Chamber leaders attended the Cameron library dedication honoring victims of Hurricane Audrey. Cameron Library Building Corp, led by Robert Fallin and Pierce Colvin, raised a memorial funded by state and national groups, including the Louisiana State Library and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with attendees from Ruston and the Louisiana D E C movement.
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Ruston
Louisiana State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Caimeoron
Audrey
Robert Fallin
Pierce Colvin
Cameron Library
Guilling Corporation
Nee Wis
Cameron
Anniar Chander
Terrary Wis
R. Ye
Chick) Elis
M. L. van Longer
Louisiana Dt. C
Louisiana State Library
U.S. Tumar Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. P. N. Davis Dies Before Noon
Mrs Pomie Davis 78 of Ruston died Tuesday night after long illness at 11 45 p m Funeral services are set for 4 p m this afternoon at Darby Chapel with Rev Virgil Mi officiating Interment Greenwood Cemetery under Darby Funeral Home direction Survivors include husband Pamie W Davis a daughter Mrs Murvin Green of Ruston and a son James W Green of Ruston
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Pomie-Davis
Rustan
Darby Chapel
Virgil Mi
Trinity Methodist Church
Davis
West
Mississippi Avenue
Buehner
Arkansas
Greenwood Cemetery
Darby
Pamie WN. Davis
Miurvin ‘T. Green
Ruston
James W, Green
Parish Native Named Dean At Northeast State College
Lincoln P. nh. was named Dean of the act of education at Northeast State College today by President George Tk. Walker. Holty, formerly envied as supervisor for Nichland Parish Schools, has been employed by the school board as principal since TST after evacuating from Louisiana Tech.
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Lincoln P. Nh
Act of Education
Northeast State
College Today
George Tk. Walker
Pr. Holty
Nichland Parish
Soven
Pinish
Louisiana Tech
My T. BL Tonzeaw
4-H Club Member Promotes Enterprise Drives Local Peach Stands
John P. Bean reports on a 4-H member, Annie Smith, daughter of Mrs WooA Smith, who operates a peach stand and dairy project with support from her family. The feature highlights her drive in 4-H dairy and showmanship, her goal to win shawainship contests, and the encouragement from parents that shapes young members’ success.
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Meather Shaws
Enterprise
Highway SQ
Manny
Heeduse
Anew Smith
Diehter
Mostui
Wooa. Siith
Fies
Stati Guutitea
Oyeu
Bibl
Aurie
Imoney
Hiehy
Uistily Dairy
Peais Torender Snys
Teis Welt
Arete
Las Stange
Mirst
Mlemphis
Dr. Davy
TD Elah
Ancie Smith
Eastern Club
W. A. Smith
Shreveport Highway
Ordin
Dianne Williamson Departs for Lake Providence Miss Louisiana Contest
Dianne Williamson departs for the Lake Providence Miss Louisiana pageant. The Ruston twirler and former Miss Ruston Parish crown holder, 18, will perform in a western themed show and hopes to inspire Ruston residents with her talent and poise during the state’s largest beauty event.
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Dianne Williamson
Lake Providence
Juston
Miss Louisiana
Pharsdiay
Linecold Parish
Trom
Rustan
Dianne
San
Lauuis Jana
Bingo Bill Set For Defeat in House by 44-37
The House votes 44 to 37 against the proposed bingo bill amid campaign chatter and political tension. Representatives debate regulatory scope and social impact as key figures push back or defend the measure.
Two Ruston Men Enlist In Army For Service
Two Ruston men enlist in the Army for service. Gerald E Wall and another local resident join the military, with assignments detailed at the Selective Service Office. The report notes the enlistment proceeding on a Friday, detailing the process and expected training.
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Ruston
Army
Ayo Chen
Prica Service Army
Tay Ward
Gard
Gerald Be
Wall
Sen
Soedmann
Iran
Bor
Oni Leildine Coe
Voltage Line Fatality in Bastrop Ruston Man Dies
Dewey Warren, 32, of Ruston, died after contact with a 11 000 volt line while working on a rural power feeder on Monroe Road. Bastrop responders failed to revive him. Warren is survived by his mother and brother.
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Bastrop
Dewey Warren
Ruston
Contune
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Monroe Road
Stertinto
Mr. Warren
James Whetstone
Paul Williams
Warren
Biiclwell-Golden
Tone Vore
Ater
Miteeho Funeral Home
Meyer, Miss
Wwhogs
Hattie
Shelton Warren
I L James Firm Low Bid On Barksdale Project
I L James & Co submitted the lowest bid for Barksdale related construction work in Little Rock. The project involves about 55,000 square yards of concrete and paving with ancillary items and site work. A decision is expected by Tuesday with full completion planned within calendar days.
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I. L. James
Barksdale Joh
Little Rock
Ark
T. J. James & Co. Inc
Worston
Ata
Building and Loan Declares Dividend For Semi Annual
Building and Loan announces a semi annual dividend as it distributes profits to stockholders. Oliver directors and officers of the association are named as preparing and presenting the payout details. Marbury serves as president with Tay Pivesen as treasurer and other officials listed.
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Building & Loan
Vie
Huston
Pier Egn
Ollivers
Wooal Marbury Sry
Anthrax Epidemic Declines In Lincoln Parish Report
Reports indicate the anthrax outbreak in Lincoln Parish has peaked and is declining. Officials credit vaccination and containment efforts as the region records few cases and quaratines ease.
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Lincoln Parish
Three-Cent Postal Card Set to Be Issued
A garbled 1958 article describes a new three cent postage card to resemble a three cent stamp with purple ink, features a state design, and the phrase In God We Trust. It notes exhibition dates in Philadelphia and mentions collector interest and design details despite the text’s corruption.
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Postal Dey
Lila
Anxious Cotton Debate Surges Near Dubach Rimers
Fragmentary notes describe anthrax concerns and veterinary guidance around Dubach involving veterinarians, extension tips, and farm practices. The text references vaccination, quarantine ideas, and posturing on animal health, with scattered mentions of tests, timelines, and local decision making.
Funeral services to be Thursday for Lavon Boddie
Lavon Boddie of Rastan died shortly after noon. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM in the Forey Chapel with Rev. Dr. Avery Lee of Port Parish Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under Derby's funeral directors. Survived by wife Ghdarwen Boddie, parents Mr. and Mrs. Heddie, and several relatives. Honorary pallbearers listed.
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Everett Kidd
Cromwood
Fiteringent
Milpatrick Fynerad
Mr. Rutil
Paton
Weldon
Nidi
Runstary Methodist Church
Ruste Minsatie Lashre
Sheyport
Nicholson
Areviona Legion
Tievemue
Adlive Pallhevers
Charles Corles
Abe Tharris
Raymon Heard
Ardis Tews
Ciorse Nigel
Jo. Girseaw
Tassen Marnes
Goris Thaey
Tuston
Lavon Boddie
Wonerad
Foery Chapel
Yam
Avery Lee
Port Paphst Hareh
Vivers
Mar. Hoxkite
Mather
Ob. Heddie
Ruston
Ties Ghdarwen Boddie
Lowel
Wayne Heddie
Adab
Therese Ob Monroe
Dey Veindosten
Monroe
Leah Adered
Houston
Civitan Fish Fry Postponed Due to Holiday
Civitan Club president Sha. McCormack says the annual fish fry planned for Friday night is postponed due to the holiday. Vietomiik adds the event will be rescheduled for a later date, with details to follow.
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Sha. McCormack
To Fraston Civian Club
Vietomiik
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