Letters on library and race in parish readers' view
Howard Clinton Day criticizes the parish for considering a public library. He argues many readers lack budgeting knowledge and warns about integration and Negro taxpayers. He questions welfare programs, NAACP aims, and church influence while urging thoughtful library choices and access to magazines like American Mercury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regishaive
Hoke
NAACP
Negro Association For
Sony
Mercury
Life
Howard Clinton Day
4 H Demonstrations Planned in Parish Schools
Agents announce 4 H club demonstrations titled Cement and Its Uses for boys and Storage Helps for Keeping Your Be irsum Neat for girls. Demonstrations visit Cheadrant Hillcrest Eastland Hico Dubach A E Phillips with dates in March. Also events at Ruston Simsboro and area schools ending March 23. National Safety Council cites rising farm tractor fatality rate and about 45 nonfatal accidents yearly, totaling over 100 million in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdinna Smelley
Buck Green
Marely
Cheadrant
Hillcrest
Eastland
Hico
Dubach
A. E. Phillips
Ruston
Herbert & Halstead
Simsboro
Ruston Elementary
Moon, Wright and Rockholes
Ruston High School
Ruston Junior High
National Safety Council
Council
A Good Bill on Taxing Advertising to Influence Legislation
The piece argues for allowing business advertising to influence lawmakers as a deductible business expense. Citing Rep. Boggs of Louisiana and a historical English case, it warns that taxing such campaigns muzzles public opinions and could curb citizen access to government. It urges congressional approval of H. R. 7323.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutter Ballytem
Féderal
Intérnal Revenue Service
S$. C. Press Assn
Hale Bogas
Louisiana
Rep. Boggs
England
Tate and Lyle Refiner
Nes
United States
Boggs
Congress
Blame in Ruston News Letter Sparks Community Debate
A Ruston Daily Leader letter condemns perceived town division over race, youth, and school conditions. The author cites past elections, library taxes, liquor access, and police issues, urging accountability from residents and the Police Jury while questioning collective responsibility and moral fault in Ruston society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twa
Ruston Daily Leader
Ruston Kraven
Ruston
Monroe
Jr. Goodby
Capitol Flu Panic Haunts Capitol Press Room
Capitol workers notice odd symptoms as illness spreads through the Capitol building. Smells taste wrong, elevators misbehave, and even colleagues crack unfunny jokes while the mood turns tense. Rumors of a prank fade as coworkers fall ill and the environment grows chaotic and uncomfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rougi
Capitol
Justin Wilson
Cayite
Jake
Girl Watchers Society
Anil State
Ben Skidmore
Auys
eGo Forte
Occupational Book Published Recently By Labor Department
The Labor Department released a new handbook titled Outlook Handbook describing employment trends in Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana with 177 photographs and 56 charts. It details job types working conditions earnings and industry outlook and notes 26 million workers may begin new careers guided by the edition. Copies cost 425 dollars from the superintendent of documents in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Merit
Tabor
New
Wells
Louiannna
Mitchell
Washington
Ritual of Jewels Ceremony Held On Monday Evening
The Ritual of Jewels ceremony for eleven members of the Canina Zoly chapter Beta Sigma Phi was held Monday evening February 22 at Mes. A. V. Post Jr. residence. Conducted by Glenda Marvin with Wanda Melxenzie and John Hanns assisting. Participants included Jene Lutes, Ricise Cernw, G Pearson, Jean Creech, Ophelin tin, Lorraine Yatin, Jet Creech, Jean James, Pat Wilkerson, Grater Reno, and June Post. A silver coffers service followed, social hour coffee and cookies occurred, and plans for plate parties begin February 26 at Lorraine Tatum’s home. The meeting closed with the ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canina Zoly
Beta Sigma Phi
Wes
Mes. A.V. Post Jr
Glenda Marvin
Ansistor
Wanda Melxenzie
Mohn Wil Hanns
Lorraine Tatum
I, Ars. Wise
Wesley Chapel H D Club Meets In Blondin Home
The Wesley Chapel H D Club gathered at Blondin home in February for a meeting hosted by Mrs. Blondin. The program included a prayer, business session, and a demonstration on Decision Making led by several members. Refreshments were served afterward to attendees including Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Stabler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
H. D. Club
Blondin
Hunt Bentonstration Hub
Ars
Ona Blondin
Bionit
Mes
Wow
Martin
Tinie
Okeets Howe
Tloyd Neeles
Nelson
Vianey
Hot
Stitl Stayer
Wom
Ates
Ba. Hove
Cobb Wedding to Be Held at Catholic Church
Announcement for the wedding of Patris Cobb to Kerry Kerry to be held at St Thomas Catholic Church on Saturday February 27. Parents Mrs Arthur Cobb Craile Shank of Ruston and others from Ruston and Wye Texas. Father Donne Prati to officiate as guests and details unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Cobb
Catholic Church
Arthur AW
Ruston
Patris Cobb
Kerry
St. Thomas
Father Donne
Iin civ
William
Buckner
Angi
Texas
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Justice
E. C. Lederer
Optometrist
Ania
Enety
Sirae Roy
Lons
Serta
Serta President’s
SALE
Derry Furniture Company
Ark Ave
Val
Dion
Heay
BUICK
Berches
White Buick Company
East Georgia
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