Quarantine Declared Over Lincoln Parish Potatoes
The Louisiana Division of Entomology orders quarantine in Lincoln Parish to combat sweet potato weevil. Potatoes within the area must be destroyed by March 1 or fed to livestock, no plantings allowed except certified slips from previous crops, and plantings must occur 300 yards from prior fields. The affected sections cover numerous range codes and townships.
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Lincoln Parish
Division of Entomology
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Immigration
Pyaitao
Grand and Petit Jurors Named by Lincoln Parish Clerk
Lincoln Parish District Court Clerk Ross C. Neill announced six month terms for the new panels. Twenty grand jurors will report March 12 at 10 a.m. in the courtroom for impanelment, while thirty petit jurors begin duties April 9 at 10 a.m. The lists include named jurors across wards and ranks, detailing individuals such as Woodson, R.M. and Baskin, Sanders, among others.
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Lincoln Parish
Ross C. Neill
Ed McCallum 67 Retired Ruston Postmaster Dies
Ed McCallum 67 year old retired Ruston postmaster and former Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court died at his home at 216 East South Line Avenue at 7 45 am Wednesday after a period of failing health. Funeral services will be held at Darby Funeral Home chapel at 3 pm with Rev G Avery Lee officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Bessie McCallum, one daughter Barbara Kelly, two brothers Grady and Early McCallum, and two sisters Carrie Talbert and Mary Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel of Darby Funeral Home
G. Avery Lee
First Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Bessie McCallum
Barbara Kelly
Eatontown
N.J
Grady McCallum
Ruston
Early McCallum
Ft. Myers
Fla
Carrie Talbert
San Antonio
Texas
Mary Harvey
de Ridder
Education Center To Be Subject Of PTA Discussion
Hillcrest PTA will discuss the Special Education Center at Louisiana Tech at 7 30 p m Monday March 5 in the school auditorium. Director John P Campbell and staff Ralph L Wooldridge and Dr William J Massey will explain the center operations including referral types case duration and work performed. The center begun in 1955 serves exceptional children and is one of three in Louisiana with plans for more units. Campbell a LSU graduate previously directed a Hammond clinic. Wooldridge studied at Baylor. Massey earned a doctorate from Missouri. Mrs W H Kimbell says the meeting is open to the public and aims to bolster ongoing programs.
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Louisiana Tech
Hillcrest Pita
School Auditorum
John P. Campbell
Ralph L. Wooldridge
William J. Massey
Louisiana
Campbell
LSU
Hammond
Wooldridge
Baylor University
Dallas
Texas
Massey
Northwestern
Natchitoches
Missouri University
W. H. Kimbell
Hillcrest Pta
Seven Parishes Enter Arcadia Annual Talent Show
Arcadia Louisiana hosts the seventh North Louisiana Talent Show in the high school auditorium Friday night March 2 at 8 00 oclock. Seven parishes are represented with about 25 numbers including hillbilly singing dancing novelty acts and ensembles. Judges will select the top three winners who will receive cash prizes and a chance to appear on TV shows.
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Arcadia
North Louisiana
Arcadia High School
Myrtis Everett
Carroll Venable
State Selective Service Calls 100 For April
State headquarters of Selective Service announces a call for delivery of about 100 men for induction in April. Based on those born after May 1, 1930, the plan excludes others not yet 21 except delinquents and volunteers per Lt. Col. Leo W. Davis. Acting State Director.
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State Headquarters of Selective Service
Army
National Headquarters of Selective Service
Leo W. Davis
John B Carter Dies After Heart Attack at Work
John B. Carter 72, an employee of the T. L. James Company in Ruston, died suddenly of a heart attack at 4 15 pm Thursday while at the warehouse on North Monroe. Funeral services were held Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. A native of Lisbon, Louisiana, he had lived in Lincoln Parish for five years and previously worked as a carpenter and contractor. He served on the Ruston Fire Department during and after World War II and had been with T. L. James for eight years. He leaves a wife Kate Colvin Carter, two daughters, one son, sisters and brothers, and seven grandchildren.
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John B. Carter
T. L. James Company
North
Monroe
First Baptist Church
Avery Tec
Greenwood
Cary Funeral Home
Lisbon
Carter
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Mobile Chest X-Ray Unit In Dubach All Day Thursday
The Louisiana Department of Health mobile chest X-ray unit visits Lincoln Parish towns this week. It appeared in Choudrant High School today 8:30 am to 4 pm and will be in Dubach on March 2 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Ruston residents can access the free program March 2 to March 9 with varying hours and locations, reports will remain confidential and mailed to individuals.
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Mobile Chest
Dubach
Louisiana Department of pHealth Mobile Chest
Lincoln Parish
Ln Choudrant
Choudrant High School
Ruston
South Vienna
East Louisiana
Greatest Peach Crop Expected This Year
News of a record peach bloom and bumper crop blooms ahead as the Louisiana Garden Club Federation convenes in Ruston. W H Sumrall predicts Southlands Lincoln Parish orchards will be in full bloom Sunday with Golden East and Dixie Gem varieties. Favorable weather and last year’s freeze recovery underpin optimistic forecasts despite potential late freezes.
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Ruston
Louisiana Garden Club Federation
W. H. Sumrall
Southlands
Lincoln Parish
Golden East
Dixie Gem
Ruston Industries Stockholders Meet On March 5
The annual meeting of the stock holders of Ruston Industries, Inc. will be held in the courtroom of City Hall at 7 p.m. on March 4. The purpose is to elect a board of directors for the next year, discuss corporate affairs, declare a dividend, and transact other business. Notices and the annual statement will be mailed to all stockholders later.
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Tustan Industries, Linc
City Hall
Pan
Eleet
Red Cross Aid Helps Lincoln Parish After Storms
Lincoln Parish Red Cross aided a windstorm damaged family in Choudrant with a 450 dollar repair grant from the Southeastern Area. The bank later insured the home and after the family repaid the Red Cross the funds were returned to circulation for future relief.
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American Red Cross Organization
Aid of Peace In Need
Lincoln Parish
Choudrant
Sibley
Red Cross
L. C. Bleich
Shreveport
Southeastern
Atlanta
Joans
Brown 64 Dies In Shreveport Funeral Wednesday
Ira Cleve Brown and Miss Aaron Ruth Brown survive as heirs. Funeral held at Hose-Neath Chapel in Shreveport with Pastor Tey C. We Chance officiating. Burial at Mannevilyn Chapel Com. Brown served as parish deputy sheriff, builder, iron worker and WWI veteran. He left a large family including son Be Brown of Jurelen California and daughter Pauline Bemwen Creel of Shreveport.
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Th. Brown
Shreveport
Hose-Neath Chapel
Tey. C. We Chance
Trinity Heights Taptist Church
Lawas
Mannevilyn Chapel
Com
Felery Peay Srayena
Ira Cleve Brown
Aaron Ruth Brown
Rugton
Mr. Brown
Chee Parish
Shevish
Meris
Be. Brown
A. J. Brown
Shrevepork
Beossir
Alexandria
Eranide
C Of C Industry Fund List Becomes 45 Names Strong
Ruston Chamber of Commerce fund list grows to forty five with thirteen new contributors. The money supports personal contact with manufacturers and prospects locating in the area. New names include PL G Grambling Jr Ruston Office and Photo Supply Co Cupps Drug Store T J James and Company O K Cleaners Ruston Hardware Leader Publishing Co A F Grocery Store Gahagan Store The Charles Naylor Agency Lincoln Hotel Courts Ben T Bogard and Mayor T C Beasley.
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Ruston Chamber of Commerce
G. Grambling, Jr
Ruston Office and Photo Supply Co
Cupp’s Drug Store
T. J, James and Company
O. K. Cleaners
Ruston Hardware
Leader Publishing Company
Gahagan’s
Charles Naylor
Lincoln Hotel
Ben T. Bogard
T. C. Beasley
Chest X Ray Campaign for Tuberculosis Screening
Public health notice urges chest x rays for early TB detection. Many infections show no symptoms early, so x rays reveal hidden lung issues. The message compares x rays to car checks, notes simplicity and free service, and stresses protecting family health.
Beginning polio shots advised before March 3 in Louisiana
Health officials urge first Salk polio injections before March 3 with a three shot series. Second dose due one month after the first, third booster 7 to 12 months after the second. Booster and vaccine for ages 6 months to 2 years and expectant mothers available from parish health units and physicians.
Fires Destroy Large Areas in Parish Last Week
Lincoln Parish foresters report multiple woods fires last week burning over 16 acres of timber in three incidents. One fire led to the arrest of a man, Ty Thompson, for negligent setting. A separate blaze destroyed two acres on Farmerville road. another burned three to four acres in Sibley. Authorities warn that careless burning threatens adjacent land and fines may follow.
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Faot
Timeala Parish
Nee Louishina Forestry
Solin Thompson
Woo Eberland Street
Wow
Miller
Louisiana Forestry
Thompsony
Nivol
Catusims
Gother
Trewis
Fred Jones
Slp
Farmerville Road
Kore
Ieee
Sibley
Arc
Hamather
Rink
Gilson
Gincoln Parish
Awelis
Company MTo Command Inspection On Monday Night
Lovisism Nation Guard unit Company MTo will hold a command inspection next Monday night at Trad aetick. General Georgie W. Trousdale of Monroe will conduct the inspection, accompanied by Lt. Col. Walter Johnson of the 3rd Battalion and staff. Public invitation extended for attendance at the event.
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Juston
Lovisism Nation Guard
Trad Aetick
Li Eldred Harp
Brin
Georgie W. Trousdale
Monroe
Walter Ti. Johnson
Officrr
3Rd Battiation
Warp
Dubach Launches Week-Long Community Clean Up Drive
Dubach kicks off annual Clean-Up Week under Mayor RR. M. Enloe urging residents to clear cluttered ditches weed patches and rubbish. Garbage service runs daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pickup by request via spring 7-3985 or spring 7-3321. Sponsored by the Dubach Town Council and Garden Club.
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Dubach
RR. M. Enloe
Citizens Meet In Shreveport Debates Integration Push
A bus load from Simshoro and residents from Lincoln Parish attended a Byrd High School auditorium mass meeting in Shreveport last night. Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin warned that integration is being pushed by political forces and urged Louisiana and Southern states to oppose it. The event, hosted by the Shreveport Citizens Council, drew a packed audience as speakers argued against desegregation.
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Lincoln Varish
Simshoro
Byrd High School Auditoriam
Shreveport
Georgia
Marvin Iffin
South
Shreveport Citizen's Council
Lincoln Parish
Linshoro
Dubach
Hico
Kite Safety Rules Emerged For Windy March Days
District official G L Mellvesme of Lochalans Power & Light warns parents and teachers to supervise kite flying to avoid electric wires. Key rules: do not tie near wires, do not fly near electric lines, never touch a entangled kite, avoid storms, use dry cloths for tails, and keep away from electric hazards.
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G. L. Mellvesme
Lochalans Power & Light Company
Dyebuch
Hveenswald
G. L. Meliveene
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Brewster
IL. D
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George
Brooks
Anderson
Meard
Francis, Jr
Copeland
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Palmer
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Dupont
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W. Li
Holley Boyce
Driggers
Clyde J
Ladner
W. H
Houck
J. G
Hammons
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E. D. McCallum
Ruston-Vienna
J. D. McCallum
Mr. McCallum
Louisiana Industrial Institute
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Bossier City
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Ed E. Cook
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Harlingen
Jess Carter
Nolan Carter
H. W. Carter
Jack HH. Carter
Jerry Adams
Jimmy Carter
3. B. Martin
Earl Sears
Jack Wade
East Main Street
M. J. Picinich
Ruston Industries
Surance Company
Ra B. Brown
State Department of Wealth
Picinich
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White Citizens Council
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