Lincoln Parish Hospital Plan Wins Civic Backing
More than 100 residents from 25 service clubs met in Lincoln Parish Court House to back a new parish hospital. The Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce hospital committee led by Jimmy Carter organized the session, urging action under Hill-Burton act funding. Floyd James and Dr. Green highlighted hospital inadequacies and the need for a modern, larger facility with federal aid consideration.
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Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish Court House
Ruston
Floyd James
Vospital, Inc
Manitvin YT. Green
Ruston Physic
Furston Junior Chamber
Comerce
Miltlee
Jimmy
We. Carter
Pure Ennesses
James
Green
J. A. 3Chell
Lincoln County Police Jury
Dan Perret
Reston Hosnital
James Speaks
Diamies
Suite Hospital
John A. Mitchell
Right of Way Set For Blacktopping No Parish Road
Lincoln Parish engineers report final right of way secured for 10.6 miles of Corinth Junction Route dh and Shoe Route SM to enable blacktopping. Low bid by Cunningham and McCullen of Shreveport totaled 203,916 dollars. Road runs from Fellowship Church west through Hico to Corinth Church. project funding and start timing pending.
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Corinth Junction
Eddie Evans
Parish
Cunningham and McCullen
Shreveport
Lincoln Parish
Fellowship Church
Hico
Corinth Church
Evans
Lincoln Parish sales tax up in January 1958
Louisiana Business Review notes Lincoln Parish led parish gains in January 1958 with $42,915 in sales tax revenue, up 15.5 percent from January 1957, second only to Bossier’s 22.8 percent among Shreveport territory parishes. Ruston banks and freight carloads also show notable January increases.
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Louisiana Business Review
Lincoln Parish
Shreveport
Bossier
Wat
Assumption
Ruston
Ascension
West Feliciana
Banke
Louisiana
Bossier City
C. J. Sarr
Retail Merchants Committee
VFW Post Names Officers For Coming Year
VFW Post No. 1G1a plans to nominate officers at a meeting Thursday night at Memorial Park. Commander Talaysfittertle will present the first slate, with a second nomination possible March 27. New officers take over at the April first meeting and installation follows.
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Wylarhin
Parnetl-Bank
Entedt i Memorial Park
Ainiler
Ain Alfiews
Harlan Sn Thie Lie
Nesttiees
Cattlemen's Association Meeting and Extension Tips
County Agent F. C. LeVasseur outlines cattlemen's meeting plans for March 19 with emphasis on a Registered Polled Hereford bull birth, grazing advice, salt and meal feeding ratios, mineral nutrition, lice treatment, soil insect control, and garden and crop cautions. He notes tobacco mosaics affect tomatoes and discusses labeling cotton products amid a congressional bill TER-469 by Frank Smith.
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Congress
Frank Smith
Mississippi
Edward Meek Burial Held Sunday at Haynesville Church
Edward Meek burial services were held Sunday at Haynesville Methodist Church. The funeral listed Meek as a longtime resident with ties to the Transnesville Methodist Church and local lodge members. He operated several oil field counter businesses in Tynees and was survived by siblings and relatives, with connections noted to Clifton, Raiston, and Arkansas City among others.
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Edw
Meek
Haynesville Church
Easnesville
Edward Chffard Meek
Jack EL
Beas Mabe
Trasnesville
Meeles
Hays
Clifton’ Merk
Ob Raiston
Remi
Cafflemen's Assn Plans Meeting at La Tech Thursday
The Lincoln Parish Catteries Association schedules a Thursday meeting at the County Agents Office. The program aims to raise crop call percentages, address petitions for the Things program, and distribute membership cards. Bull mare drawings and a membership drive are planned with Dick Goodgarry and Mix Matthews noted in leadership roles.
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Cafflemen’s Assn
Tech
Lincoln Parish Catteries Association
Nolin
Wwe
Martel Loth
4 H Club Livestock Exhibit Returns Thirty-Five Head
Lincoln Parish 4-H members returned from the LSU Baton Rouge show with thirty-five animals including thirteen Holsteins, sixteen sheep, and three beef cattle. The parish club earned high marks for quality across departments, with several members placing in top ribbons and receiving scholarships from state processors.
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SH Club
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Evey
Eshi Titors
Aff
Aed
Lincolin Parish
Special Election Set for Simsboro Bond Issue May 6
A special bond election will be held in the Village of Simsboro on May 6 to vote on four bonds totaling funds for waterworks and fire department needs. Propositions include debt of 18,000 for 20 years at up to 6 percent and a 25,000 revenue bond for 20 years at up to 6 percent, plus mayoral and tax provisions to support the projects. Commissioners and officials are named for the election administration.
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Simsboro
A. A. Alexander
Sivadl
Sumshore
Sinshore
Sail Village
Shasbors
Simshore High School Auditorian
Jwetlt
Polly Open Trond Till
Liaw
Willy
Dowding
Jis
Vam Glerks
Mies
Many Martin
AE Maw Ann Cole
Lessie Carvall
Alps
Gilidays Alexander
Cher
Louisiana FFA Essay Contest Prizes Detailed
A Louisiana State University economics department led contest offers cash prizes and plaques for essays on cooperative development. Sponsored by state agricultural and education bodies, entries must be submitted to Dr Pant Hos in the Agriculture Department. timing through April. information via vocational agriculture officials.
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Seen Bash Peives
Siwardudl
Ie Louisiana Putinee Parmors Af Anmerigain
Crounees
Wondin
al Hie Duceia Chural Economics Departiment
Louisiana State University
Lau Deparment of Agricultural Economics
Louisiana Council of Marner Cooperati
Voeational Agriculture Eduction Department
Louisieaaa State Department of Education
AL Assays
Pant Hos
Agricutiase
Dopmemment
GSES
Fional Agricultire
Titon Rouse
Mrs Mamie Tait Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Mamie Tait died after a lingering illness, with funeral services held at the family residence. The obituary notes her long residence in Boston and mentions mourners and local institutions paying tribute.
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Mamie Tait
Piggly Wiggly Burglary Leads to Quiet Memorial Service
Ruston police investigated a burglary at Piggly Wiggly Store No. 2 on High Avenue. Entry occurred between 2 and 3 a.m. Front door smashed, interior damaged, small items moved. No arrests reported. witnesses and store staff to aid investigation and may assist at the memorial service for a late local resident.
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Ruston
Highlavnay
Moulay
Oshon
A F Arrant Dies In Shreveport Burial Saturday
A F Arrant died in a Shreveport hospital. Funeral services will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Piast on Saturday with multiple local clergy assisting. Burial will be at the cemetery with relatives and friends expected to attend.
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A. F. Arrant
Shreveport
iKilpateiek Puneral
Tome Ih
Piast
Bess BR
Polling Places For Election Apr. 8 Announced
Announcement lists polling locations for an April 8 election. The text also references local officials and names unclear due to OCR errors. Readers are urged to verify exact sites with city election authorities.
Fred Bunn Cook Funeral Held Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Fred Bunn Cook. The proceedings included a graveside burial and tributes from family and friends, reflecting on Cook's life and service.
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Fred Bunn Cook
Pineville Day Names J W Mount and Others
A fragmented local notice lists J W Mount tied to Pineville day events and a series of brief names and actions. It mentions awards, meetings, and community mentions in a dated yet unclear roster.
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Moye James
Direc
James Furbes
Danrel
Hector Green
Creer
John Fell
Hill-Burton
Mitchell
E-Burton
Proposesto Shed
Lamayne Bleich
Wo Rimbet
Bleich
1Wu-Herl
Carter
Ree
Cbs
VFW
F. C. LeVasseur County
Cattlemen’s Association
Mac Gil Up
Culbertson
Due Talk
Jeter
East Carroll Parrish
iNelson A.D
Moore
Sankavin
Lincota
Tech Agvi
Raelih
Hive
Jess
Pinceredy
Dick Goodgarry
VICK
Mix Matthews
Ri & Trea
John P. Bean
Wairy
Lillian
Drondia
Rastou
Chinon
Thie
Shaw
Tishoweel
Unis von Gillin Easel Heigner Iy der
Anan Governo
Acherd Junk
Ieies
MET
Mie
Dilian A
Blondie
Cheanpion Holstein Cairk
Bissdaters
Lilla
Hana Holstein
Jepmey Domedore Einais Hiraban
Pilin Ec
Ogy Ade
Spaath
Donte
Sbuaysanneris
Pehoice
Aten Watts
Palace
Sherry
Tian Ofberod
Ain
Thetis
Jiinas Hanna
Ford
St Givestock
Waris
Eisir
Shane TP
Death Papewe
Peecitte
Ah Wat
Boa Bee
FFA
Pacar
Sideny Ak Histone
Rani Mears
Theta
Crete
Balpateeb
Bey Lope
Biniyres
Bieber
Chaditins
Horne
Damesbore Eirbold Pratia
Dente Frrabivege
Fae von Hall Plaster
Collins
Joe Watts
Darby Faneral Tore Ts Tetris
MD Services
Prides Afferncan
Pearple
Cape
Watts
Id Watts
Uoetor Combiatedl Tena AG
Eadian High School
Lotmsiin College Betore Yitelque Oe Tran
Chee Somibhienn Ulien
Ontong
Manphiis
le Waist
Chareh
Ripsters
Hee Tank. Ptt
Cengoyce
Feliiig Ccuet Ag
Opt
Peniple
Tieet
Wall
Osemeone
Vurhiey
Teds
Basten
Missiontppl Avg
Mike Havbemenl
Ora
Brester
Joeert
Ian
Herter
Taster
Baxter Avi
Die
Tel
Ain Chister
Ian Watgeort
Eyytier
Peter Cane
Weller Seydie
Miles
Tina
Wainer
Wien
Yoo G
Bond Ted
Adhilpuis
Dod Moersin
Mian
Fa Mba
Clyde Pancinene
Mavn
Hiliegess
Akijune
Eam
Tiss Acaint
Lafayette
Heather
Walter
White
Dei
Ernie Boyce
Lorchbiei
J. W. Mount
Pineville
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