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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1961

Page

3

Six Lincoln Parish Wells Await Completion Test

Lincoln parish reports six wells awaiting tests or in test phases per the North Central Louisiana Drilling Report. Notable figures include JC Urahian No. 1 G. Simpson in Simsboro depth 58 513 feet yielding 1 437 000 cu ft gas daily. Nearby fields list multiple drillings with depths and tests pending.

Lincoln Parish Simpson Simsboro Jackson Parish Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Calhoun Field Southwest Gas Production Co B. B. McClendon Calhoun Southwest Gas Producing Co Lula O. Smith Gulf Oil Corporation No Tidewater Oil Co C. W. Simmons Klliztz Choudrant Calif Co Bank of Choudrant Ruston Ark Gas Co J. Mathews Pure Gil?! Co Colvin Harvey/ Broyles & Perry G. Holloway Et al Mattle Sue Barham C. Trahan G. S. Simpson Bienville Parish Bear Creek Jack W. Grigsby Continental Can Co Liberty Hill Natural Gas Co A. F. Harrison Et ‘al Bryceland Field Calif. Co Merritt Wildcats Newton H. Kavanaugh Clay Bayd Estate Calhound Cartwright Field Jett Drilling Co Tremont Lbr. Co Cartwright Ouacinta Parish la. Gas Co Gag Co T. A. Grant Cheniere Creek Pan American Petroleum Corp Olin Mathieson Inc West Monroe Union Parish Southwest Gas Producing Co, Inc J. J. Hamilton Downsville Marion United Production Co H. D. Green Olive Field M. H. Morr Bernice Monroe Field J. W. Reppond Olin Gas Transmission Corp Olin Fee

Vogel elected president of conference as leaders named

Closing session of the 23rd arrival Louisiana College Conference at Louisiana Tech elected Dr. Leroy Vogel dean of Centenary College as president. Dr. Herbert E. Longenecker president of Tulane University and Dean Clinton Hanna of Northeast State College named officers. Dr. C. A. Girard of McNeese State chosen secretary treasurer. Delegates accepted the actions.

Tulane University Sidney J. Romero Southeastern Louisiana College Irol Balsley Office Administration Tech Louisiana C. G. Hobgool Commerce Wilbur Perkins Northeast Joseph G. Tregle Louisiana State University Louis Coussan University of Southwestern Louisiana Albert 11 Repsche Southwestern Lyle G. Williams Clara Tucker LSU Oscar Banks Samuel Matino McNeese Fred Wright Tulane Louise Morgan Everett Timm Roland Abegg Anna Helen Gallagher Northwestern William, Bonifay Florence Topino Robert M. Crisler Merle F. Warren al Varnado New Orleans Vogel Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Herbert E. Longenecker Leroy Vogel Centenary College Clinton Hanna Northeast State College C. A. Girard McNeese State

Contract Details For Post Office Site Plan Progress

The document presents revised figures for the Post Office area showing a total of 32 250 square feet with 16 489 square feet allocated to driveway and maneuvering space and 800 square feet for the platform. Landscaping amounts to 3 828 square feet as stated by Mrs Pearce.

Egg producer laments rising quality but falling per person intake

He notes his 8,000 birds produce eggs at high quality yet per capita consumption drops as more people skip breakfast.

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Ruston Industries Pays 3 Per Cent Dividend April 1st

Ruston Industries Inc. will pay its annual 3 percent dividend on April 1 following a meeting Monday evening. Burton Risinger of the Incal group said business is good at the handle plant and monthly payments on the building are being made. The company, organized to provide land and building for Diamond Industries, began operations after a fire destroyed his Mississippi building. Millions of handles are manufactured and shipped nationwide, with O Ceder Map Co. purchasing most. The plant, rebuilt after a disastrous fire, now features modern machinery and a new headquarters, aiming to become one of the souths largest handle makers.

Ruston Industries, Inc Burton Risinger Incal Group Diamond Industries, Inc Ruston W. E. Diamond Mississippi O’cedar Map Co

Diamond Industries Featured in Forests and People

Diamond Industries at Ruston earns a two page write up in Forests and People magazine volume nine tracing its nine year history. The piece notes the plant began with 20 employees and now employs 75 at the Barnew Springs Road facility while highlighting six pictures and a Lincoln parish industry story.

Diamond Industries At Ruston Forests and People Magazine Louisiana Forestry Association Lincoln Paristy Barnew Springs Road

Power Failure Briefly Hits Cooktown Area Tuesday

Stormy weather battered northeast Louisiana with heavy rains in Ruston Tuesday night. Lightning caused a brief power outage to residents on Cooktown Torch, but repair was reported immediately and there was no wind damage or fallen trees. City officials announced no further damage or hazards.

Louisiana Ruston Lane Cooktown Gbs

Marriage Licenses for White and Dubach Couples

Bertha Torene Pilcher and Claude Fluigene Aulds along with Mary Alice Green and William Q. Bagwell Jr are listed among marriage licenses. The scanned page records their names in a public notices section, indicating recent marriages or license issuances.

Trinity Sets Gospel Revival Week in Ruston District

Trinity Methodist Church joins forty one Ruston District churches in simultaneous revival services this week with guest preachers from Monroe District. Monroe District Superintendent Rev George Harbuck will lead at Trinity, a Texan native educated at Southwestern University SMU and Duke Divinity. Services run 7 p m Sunday through Friday with nursery and music directed by Dr Marshall Bretz, plus neighborhood prayer groups and lay visitation.

Monroe District Trinity Monroe George Harbuck Brother Harbuck Timpson Texas Southwestern University Georgetown SMU Dallas Divinity Duke University Durham North Carolina R. R. Branton Harbuck Alexandria Trinity Methodist Church First Church Mansfield Broadmoor Church Shreveport Marshall Bretz

Notable Names Listed From Monroe to Ruston

A roster of individuals with varied home towns including Monroe West Monroe Quitman Homer Ray ville Pineville Ruston Gramblings Ruston De Ridder Laurel and Grambling is presented in this item. It includes Bonnie Merle Johnson Mary Frances Phillips Monique Nannie Lenard Janice Harrison Sidney Morris Frunklin Maury Lois Howar Tom Malone and others.

Negho Telly Booker Dubieh Cornelius Franklin Zachry Dorothy Delores Holmes Gramblings Troy Vickers de Ridder Janice Harrison Ruston Normar Gian Perry Orelly — Ponmawell Stonewal Sidney Morris Frunklin Laurel Miss Maury Lois Howar Greer Ruse Tom Malone Grambling

Much Ado Performance Set at Tech Little Theater

Tech Theater Players stage Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing through Saturday at 8 nightly in the Little Theater directing by Prof. Arthur W. Store. The comedy centers on Hero’s falsely alleged slander and Beatrice and Benedick’s witty romance, staged by amateur student staff.

Tech Little Theater Arthur W. Store Hero Claudio Man John Benesdick Beatrice Dogherty Verges Thase Stone Dogberry and Co Dogberry Benedick Shakespeare Cupid E. A. Southern Julia Marlowe Britain America Sir John Gielgud New York City

Ruston High School station wagon placed under principal control

Lincoln Parish School Board adopted a resolution placing the Ruston High School station wagon in athletic and other departments under the principal. The vehicle, bought with athletic funds, shall be stored when not in use and not for personal convenience. The action aligns with board policy and Southern Association standards.

Lincoln Parish Ruston High School Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Huston High School

New Home Building Firm Opens Offices In Monrovia Center

A low cost home program from IEH and Livable Home Builders Ruston announces four completion stages for affordable houses. The plan includes shell basic livable and finished options financed with monthly payments from 44 to 63 dollars, with no down payment if land is owned. An office at Monrovia Shopping Center invites inquiries. model homes near Ruston are under construction.

I Day IEH Institute For Essential Housing Livable Home Builders, Inc Ruston Robert Woods Institute Woods Liveable Home Builder Ruston’ Lumber and Supply H. R. Jones W. A. Jones Louisiana Monrovia Early’s East Georgia Ruston High School Shell Le.h Father I.E.H Manroyia Alpine Y.E.H Farmerville Monroe Georgia

Six Fined By City Court Judge Jones

Six individuals were fined by City Court Judge Jones on Monday March 6. Janis May Negra paid 300 dollars and costs for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Lucy Kidd Negra was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding. Arthur Cambs Negra received a 30 day jail sentence suspended on payment of court costs for simple criminal damage to property. Clyde Faison Negra was fined 15 dollars for disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public. Jessie Frost Negra also paid 15 dollars and costs for appearing intoxicated in public. Ray Smith Negra was fined 50 dollars and costs for operating a taxi without a license.

Cy Court Fred Jones Janis May Negra Lucy Kidd Arthur Cambs Clyde Faison Jessie Frost Ray Smith

Principal Named Chief Administrator in School

The document designates a principal as the chief administrator of the school and forbids personal use of the station wagons. It requires storage of the vehicles when not used for school purposes, though the text ends without completing the condition.

Hopewell 4-H Week Showcases Hopewell School Projects

During 4-H Week the Senior 4-H class at Hopewell Elementary displayed a variety of projects. Moses Franklin presented a model stop sign and house scenes while Eddie Franklin showcased poultry and eggs. Students demonstrated table setting, silk table scarf making, baby dress construction, aprons and other crafts with healthful meals and insect talks adding to the exhibit.

Negro News Hopewell School Ibenetit Wes Moses Franklin Hy Ponéva Reed Mildred Scaled Béatrice Carr Shirley Smith Lula Billis Gipson Robert Mel Callister Eddie Franklin Jim Willingham Billy Richmond Jacqueline Elliott Ozeal Banks Willie Mae Ellis Elsie Davis Pearlie Davis Stella Dunn Ruthie Mays Virginia Foston Hopewell School 4-Falub J. B. Williams H. Anderson Parish Oscar Williams

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Desiard Louisville Claude Leachman Fay Douglas Hinton Ruston Industries Bonnie Merle Johnson William Charles Causey Mary Frances Phillips Quitman Kenneth Lane Hightower Homer Quinta Clarine Mounger Rayville Thomas Garrett Doty Pineville Monique Nannie Lenard Harry Claude Shrek Rebecca Lynne Brewer William Everett Morris Monrovia Center Jones Nazarene Roseton Church of Jonesboro Dorothy's Kennels Jonéabdro Lauderdale Florida Tom Elementary Thidker Myrtle Straits Trenton Paradisa Adlich
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