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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

2

Eighth Peach Festival Crowns Queen and Princess

Restes's festival drew crowds with a Thursday night talent show and a Wednesday parade. Miss Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee, crowned queen with Miss Lew named princess. Local tech exhibits and a marble display highlighted the weekend as the event wrapped Friday night.

Ji Hill Wes c Rigg Louisiane Tech Allen Louisians Ian Mi ‘Lee Reston Peel Ight Louisiana Princess Peach Linda Lou Allen Diniy Gem Deborah Kay McGehee Pooch

Peach Festival Talent Show Highlights Freshman Winner

The Peach Festival Talent Show at Howard Auditorium drew a large crowd as Roten Lewis, a Louisiana Tech freshman, won top honors with a strong performance. Prizes went to several contestants including Ben Laney of By Decade, Grace Baskin of Horner, and Deborah Waiting, with ceremony led by Governor of Louisiana Macer of Ceremonies and George Nis. The event featured entrants from across North district and other communities, with entertainment by local groups and notable attendees.

Roten Lewis Louisiana Tech Pines Howant Auditorium Tewis Dae Secon Ptire Mertens Alewinduia Jerone Korn Ben Laney Ous Farmer Farmer’ Guvernor Lou Mrthe Joslefrigat Ruston Sundin Adidrings Grace Baskim Horner Rebels Tabac Aery North Distr Leland Allen Springhill Wik Rions Club Deborah Fags Hintle Ager Othe Free Thunale Ganlen Cob Jody Pastis Geraerat Mile Tittigun Fanne Ray Kop Batt the Royal Fens George Nispul Bustat Byeriemiin Joe Sheppand Thy Tech We Baster Oeimontins Mae Raye Ellen Roe Trent Monn Jeffouat Sebel Te Hen Laney Cis Tammy Rhea

Exhibition by Rev John Charles Ford at Louisiana Tech Gallery

A two week ART show opens at Louisiana Tech Hall featuring works by Rev John Charles Ford, Hot Springs minister and 1950 Tech graduate. The exhibit includes paintings in oil and water color with several pieces already in private collections and public buildings. Governor visitors will see Ford’s ongoing exploration in color and form guided by curator Elizabeth Bethea. The display runs daily 8 am to 4:30 pm except weekends, with Ford’s background noted and a reception planned with local guests.

Art Gallery Louisiana Tech John Charley Ford Tech i Trinity Presbyerian Church Hot Springs Ark Tech Wis Misa Elizebeth Bethea Uean Hepartmentais Culiete

Conference on Science at Tech Louisiana June to July

A three day conference at Louisiana Tech runs June through July focusing on science education for home and private schools. Dr. LaRue Cocanougher leads planning with the State Department of Education and Tech faculty. Sessions include scientific methods, teaching creativity, and program scope for elementary to high school teachers.

Louisiana Tech Scheid Education State Department of Education Wth Louisiana LaRue Cocanougher Tech AE Phillips Howard P.mccallum J. R. Tov Jet Charles 4. Smith H. E. Ruff, Jr Bhiysies Esaion John A. Cawthon Maxine Pepper Bernice O ‘Neat Riley J. Edmunds Cnn Robertson

Ruston Hospital Bill Could Become Alcohol Rehabilitation Center

An overwhelming House vote approved converting the Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital into an alcoholism rehabilitation center. The fate now rests with the Louisiana Senate, with leaders predicting committee review Sunday night and a likely floor vote thereafter.

House Ruston Senate Louisiana Senate B. B. Patton Farmerville Union Lincoln Parishes Patton Health, and Welfare Committee United Press Inti National Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital State Hospital Department

Freezing Demonstration Highlighted By Clay Club Meeting

Mrs. F A Hinton presided over a gathering featuring a freezing demonstration by Mrs Jour Gay and Lamkin family members. Attendees included Mrs Lamkin and daughters, Mrs Janie Herley, Mrs Marjorie Snows, Allan Lamkin, and others. Reports on nutrition housing and consumer education were shared, with memorial services and a reception following at Prospect Church.

Jour Gay Lamkin Lam Fhin Janie Ley Marjorie Snows Allan Lamkin Toneskora Verlaigteesent EK Neveville Mattison Atts V Id. Westbrook FA. Hu C. W. Lamkin Sam Lamkin Newville Wealbroock

Greenwood Miss hay The samied row here

A fragmented local notice highlights a performer named Miss Battiein Wilke and a producer Lagat Pavano with family in Greenwood. It references songs and a reflective, celebratory context with the audience enjoying the creations and arrangements presented, with mention of P anos ville and several special songs.

Miss Hay Phov Panosville Mies Battiein Wilke Sas Lagat Pavano

Naval Reserve Unit in Ruston Names New Group Leader

A Ruston Naval Reserve unit appointed Lt. Pilis as commanding officer of the Hedronics Division and 35 at Tech. The officer, enlisted as a seaman, served three years and months in World War II aboard tank landing ships, remained in reserve, and served in the Korean War. He helped organize the unit and is slated for promotion to lieutenant commander next February. His cruises included Cuba and the Virgin Islands.

Pilis Naval Reserve Ats N Ellis Cuba Virgin Islands Caribbean Navy New Orleans Naval Filis Jack T. Painter Purdue University National Science Foundation I Reserve Jsuelt Naval Reserve Firetronic Rev

Weekend visitors and funeral at Farmerville area

Mrs 0H Bendel and Miss Ora Belle Clinton visited Mr and Mrs vid Clinton in Farmerville Louisiana. A Vilnytority attended a riverside service for Bertha Mich and attended a funeral Wednesday. The burial took place at Cuklurn Cemetery with graveside honors.

Bendel Ora Belle Clinton

Malathion Praised by Planters for Weevil Control

Planters across the cotton belt report malathion delivering superior weevil kills including resistant strains, aphids, and mites. George Franklin of Hollyridge notes faster, safer control and cites substantial acreage tests. John Spivey of Hanbucs Arkansas concurs on field effectiveness amid mixed pesticide use.

George Franklin Hollyridge USDA John Spivey Hanbucs Arkansas

One of the safest insecticides malathion praised by USDA

Reports from Carolin cotton farmers say malathion has low toxicity to humans and animals. It does not require respirators or protective clothing during mixing or application. Public Health Service notes malathion toxicity is low compared with DDT, important when applying near dwellings.

Usda Hs Carolin U.S. Piablic Health Service

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