Ruston Zoning Hearing Debates Ordinance Or Opposition
A packed Ruston meeting Tuesday night debated a proposed zoning ordinance. Discussion drifted to whether Ruston should have zoning at all with residents like Cap Barhany urging to “Just let ity alone.” A petition to zone parts of Trenton and Vienna Streets was read, threatening to render some properties nearly valueless if not abutting Trenton Street.
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Ruston
Cap. Barhany
Mr. Barhany
A S
Trenton
Viennia Stovels
Viennia Stovels From the 8Th Block To the 13Th Block, Both Inclusive, Mr. Barham
Trenton Street
Garham
Jack Ritchie
Chautauqua
Bie
Barham
N. Viconn Mnet
Cash Bayou Pastor To Hold Service At Pleasant Hill
Reverend Leslie Keyes of Cash Bayou Baptist Church in Clavion La will speak at a special Sunday night service at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He and his family plan to travel to a language school in Costa Rica next month as missionaries to Honduras. Reverend Herbert Whitten said the service begins at Tom. The public is invited, and the service will precede discussion of zoning and a proposed ordinance.
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Leslie Keyes
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Keyes
Cash Bayou
Clavion
Honduras
Southern Baptist Convention
Costa Rica
Herbert Whitten
Pleasant Hill Church
Tom
Dubach Resident Dies in Shreveport
O. Wm Gilbert, 78, of Dubach died Tuesday morning in a Shreveport hospital. Native of Lincoln Parish, he was laid to rest at Sharon Cemetery after services at Sharon Church in Tkasm. Rev. A. H. Johnson officiated. Survivors include his widow, one daughter Evelyn Tartan of Shreveport, three sons Leonard of Lite Rorek, Dalton of Baton Rouge, James of Memphis Ton, one sister A J Strother of West Monroe, one brother Bill Gilbert of Longview, Texas and one grandchild.
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O. WM
Gilbert
Dubach
Shreveport
My. Gilbert
Lincoln Parish
Sharon Church
Tkasm
A. H. Johnson
Sharon Cemetery
Darby
Ruston
Ievelyn Tartan
Leonard
Lite Rorek
Dalton
Baton Rowe
James
Memphis
Ton
A. J. Strother
West Munroe
Bill Gilbert
Longview
Texas
Ane Grandebilu
Clark Infant Found Dead in Bed After Suspected Suffocation
Vickie Marie Chirk three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark was found dead Wednesday morning. Authorities believe she suffocated in her sleep during the night though she had shown no illness. The body is being sent to Louisville Arkansas for funeral services and burial. Darby’s Funeral Home of Ruston handles arrangements. Dynasty names in the fragment indicate relatives and guardians, but the readable facts center on the infant’s death and suspected cause.
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Vickie Marie Chirk
Thomas Clark
Lowisville
Ark
Darby
Funes Ab
Ruston
Biant
Dunes
Add Mes
Johnny Ryan
Moresbech
Yoox
End
Mayumi Mfala Chark
Lewisgills
Vickie
Michet
Wildcat Wells Staked In Parish Near Downsville
One of Honey's wildcat wells was staked last week in Lineal parish. The Lincoln well, Feazer interests, coal Noob Plant Rin? at SS6-19-1, lies about three miles south and slightly west of Downs ville, three miles north of Fremont field production and three-quarters miles southeast of Grierville field production in Cotton Valley test. The other wildcat wells are in the Cousjiang Departmental Conservation Shreveport District.
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Lineal Parish
Lincoln
Downsville
Producion
Fremont
Prodiction
Grier Ile
Cotton Valley Test
Wildcat Woos da Cadda Garish, Butl
Shreveport
Associate County Agent John Bean Resigns Position
John P. L. Bean announced his resignation from the Agricultural Extension Service as Associate County Agent. The resignation was effective March 14. He will stay in Ruston to serve as an agent for the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. Bean has worked with 4-H Club students in Lincoln Parish public schools since joining the Extension Service. no successor has been named.
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John PL Bean
Agricultural Extension Service
Assonite County
Bean
Ruston
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society
Lincoln Parish
Taxtension Service
City Raises Parish Health Unit Contribution in Council Action
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen increased the city's annual contribution to the Lincoln Parish Health Unit from 1800 to 2400 dollars, effective July 1. Council received bids for a utility billing machine for Ruston, purchasing a Burroughs device for 5501.09 dollars. another bid came from NCR at 8445 dollars. A public zoning hearing held last night was discussed.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Burroughs Company
National Cash Register Co
Ann
Red Cross Envelopes Passed in Thuston Homes
The Red Cross circulated envelopes to Thuston residents for a family drive. Mrs John Hinton, chairwoman, said envelopes must be turned in to chapter leaders by March 10 and to her by March 20. She urged passing the envelopes along to meet the deadlines.
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Red Cross
Thuston
John Hinton
Rites Set Thursday For Thomas P Gray
Thomas Preston Cray, TA, of aus ion ciied Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack. Native of Sirmshore. Funeral services will be here at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sins horro Methodist church with Rev. James W. Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Simshoro cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Rustan. Survivors include his wife, four daughters Mrs M J Hyatt Sims hro, Mrs J Molan Pineville and Mrs J B Gay New Orleans, one son Rufus Chay Sims hro, two brothers Mason Die Natehitaches Charlie Gras Huddy, 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Thomas Preston Cray
Ausion
Early Vienna Settler Remembers First Days of Railroad
A reminiscence by Captain Milton H Block about Vienna Street and the early railroad era recalls the first days of track laying and local life. He descriptions link Civil War memories, Confederate figures, and neighbors from Lincolnton parish, noting old properties and the hub of Vienna’s youth.
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Vienna
Mié
Fran Gear
Harwessar
Whittle
Mieitis
Viena
Artetrapolis
Linculn Parish
Masune Toda
Seven Month Old Polio Victim In Parish First Since Vaccine
A seven month old Negro boy, Calvin Danks of route 1 Due Bach, Heavis taken to Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport and discharged March 10 after treatment for non-paralytic polio. Health officials note he had only one polio shot and is recovering. The parish reports this as the first polio case since polio vaccination began.
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Parish
Lincoln Parish
Calvin Danks
Ian
Kabe Banks
Route 1
Duebach
Heavis
Ty Ie
Confederate Memorial Hospital
Shreveport
Jubilee Queen Prize Moves To Nassau Trip
The Jubilee Queen contest will award an all expense paid Nassau trip for the winner and a companion. The Nominations Committee announced the prize, with Stuckey's Travel Service assisting. Winners will be chosen by personality, not beauty or talent, and nominations are still open at Jubilee Headquarters.
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Nassau
Silicon Parish
Stuckey’s Travel Service
Jubilee
Selective Service Test Set For April 30
Major General Raymond F Hufft announces the Selective Service College Qualification Test for April 30 1959. The single test for the 1958 1959 school year will decide deferment eligibility to continue studies. Applications and instructions are available from local boards. early filing is urged.
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Selective Service
Colective Service College
Edgge
Raymond F. Hufft
Louisiana
General Muftt
Une
Ine Service
Princeton
Ole
Riser Rites Set Thur. Afternoon in Darby Section
Fragmented notice describes a Risers rites event set for Thursday afternoon. Affected names and places appear garbled but indicate a local ceremony under an organizer named Darby and reference to a hospital or committee in Texas.
Outstanding Young Teacher To Be Named By Jaycees
Lincoln parish selects a regional entrant to compete for Outstanding Young Teacher of the Year. The ceremony will judge candidates on classroom climate, creativity, subject mastery, and student achievement with Ohio? state finals planned for April in Natehitielios. The Ruston chapter covers trip expenses and a reception at North Western State College.
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Jaycees
Taston
Came
Merce
Linen Parish
Otis
Natehitielios
Ruston
Tretia
Bagel
Ant
Stu Denis
Northwestern State
Cullene
Feld of
Agence
Oritoria
Shew
Everett Street Overpass Reopened After Widening
The Everett Street overpass of the Minors Centred railroad was reopened Friday after widening and paving in a joint effort by the City of Ruston and the railroad company. The city paid 3306 dollars while the railroad covered the remaining costs.
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Everett Street
City of Ruston
White to serve on Buick Dealers' Council
B White of White Co. in Ruston will serve a second year on the Memphis Zone Buick Dealer Council. Named to a two year term by Buick dealers in his district last year the council is the grass roots division handling retail Buick business. White belongs to the Ruston Chamber of Commerce and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and lives at 919 North Vienna Street Ruston.
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White
White Co
Ruston
Memphis
Buick
Drive to Finance Jubilee Celebration Is Underway
The public may buy stock in the Diamond Jubilee corporation to fund the celebration. At a Monday executive board meeting, stock sales were approved at $1 per share with no limit per person, redeemable in full at end of the celebration. Funds not used for redemption will go to Ruston Park and Recreation Board.
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Howard Smith
Bob Carson
John B. Rogers Co
Mr. Smith
Treasury
Clarence Faulk
Ruston Park and Recreation Board
Faulk
Miata
Housing Units Accepted By RHA From Contractor
Clarence Aul reports low rent housing units accepted by the local housing authority after comprehensive work on dwellings sewerage water distribution streets and utilities. Several work phases remain, mainly landscaping and legal tasks, but approved applicants may move in immediately as applications continue at the Center Street main office.
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Clarence Aul
Ganna
Ruston
Toca
Paul
Center Street
Methodist Church at Choudrant Sets Dedication Sunday
Dedication services for the Choudrant Methodist Church will be held Sunday March 22 at 11 a.m. in the new sanctuary. Rev. Liman Doughis and Rev. Dave Corley invite the public to attend, followed by a fellowship lunch and open house until 4 p.m.
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Liman Doughis
Ruston
Methodist Church
Pam
Dave Corley
On The Job With Your Red Cross Nursing Service
On The Job With Your Red Cross Service in three wars and epidemics is part of the Sikyear record of Red Cross Nursing Service which celebrated its semi centennial this year. Prepared for any national emergency, the volunteer nurses of the Red Cross now serve in disasters, and as home nursing instructors. Star leadership of these volunteers is made possible by your donation to the Red Cross fund campaign. Join and Serve.
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Red Cross Nursing Service
At Red Cross
Red Cross
Campiian
Coastal Bermuda Demonstration for LivestockOwners
County Agent reports extension trips detailing Coastal Bermuda demonstration plots for livestock owners. Readers learn who is planting this week in Ward 1 and Ward 2, with notes on dusting insects, spraying schedules, frost damage, and the projected cost of demonstrations at about 7 cents per acre. Contact county agents for more information and updates.
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Ielmida
A. Mobeoks
James Wright
Wied
Wy Coal
J. C. Couper
Kemary Garnett
Dennis Owen Ak
Olsign
Board warns reservists on reclassification risk
Draft Board says reservists may be reclassified if standby reserve questionnaires are not returned immediately. A list of names is provided and local contacts are urged for current addresses at the local draft board in the Krousel Building.
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Draft Board
Pondexter Jackson
Dewey Lewis, Jr
Tom H. Littleton
Ross C. Neill, Jr
Leon Cuttey
Willis L. Potts
Fedias Reet
Sherman Robinson
John S. Sanders
Jodie ‘I. Shelton
Marvin R. Singleton
Huey C. Smith
Ray W. Talley
Luther J. Thomas
Billy B. Walker
Richard &B. Warren
John L. Washington
George J. Wilkens
Kappa Sigma Nets 161.34 for Red Cross Fund Drive
Kappa Sigma fraternity at Teely collected 161.34 for the Red Cross during their downtown drive. They replaced Hell Day with Ielp Day for pledges. The drive runs through March 31 with officials not extending it into April. Those who have not donated should contact a connected member to contribute.
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Kappa Sigma Nets
Red Cross
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Teely
Kappa Sigs
Ielp
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Leslin Keyes
Pleasant Hill
Wwrham
Eilman
Clark
Wildcat
John Bean
Red Cross Ford
Thomas P. Gray
Viena Street
Maonttoe
Kelston
Crplan
Kadds
SSS Wien
Waits
Avan
R. D. Kellog
R. 1. Kellog
Ruston Furniture Co
Mr. Kellog
JG. Durrell, Sr
Monroe
Lake Charles
Bustrop
Alexandria
Martha Ballev
Emily Harrist
Delois Jeffcoat
Glenda Colvin
Ellen Doss
Martha Gay
Myrtle Hunt
Priscilla Colvin
Mary Alice Green
Rom Simsboro
Sue Chatum
Sterring
Dora Durrett
Wanda Gibson
Marie Johnson
Billy Lewis
Patricia McCullie
Glenda McGuire
Eleanor Rodrigues
Louise Sims
Ann Woodward
Shirley Anderson
Maury Jo Atkins
Mary Helen Sharksdale
Alice Bernard
Joanne Blondin
Lillian Blondin
Judy Bonner
Carol Burkhalter
Tanelle Carnahan
Sandra Chandler
Nancy Celoday
Virginia Crowley
de Crump
Beny Lou Darby
Nancy Dunnahoe
Jan Ferguson
Marilyn Ferguson
Trelen Fickier
Becky Cray
Minette Goff
Betty Henderson
Ani Menirickson
Rusilyty Hollis
Carol i Holstead
Mellie Ja Joefe
Eilizabeth Saahs
Mary Virginia Stovall
Iinda ‘Lervi
Lastedh Tolar
Nantes Traylor
Dorothy Walker
Dot Watt
Marie + Watts
Diane Williteson
Puneta Oservieses
Punerat
Ato GalWestun
Tex
Hospital Puesality
Abr
Vaser
Buster
Diamond Jubilee Headquarters
Park Avenue, Ruston
Bao
Buick Dealers’ Council
RHA
Choudrant
Bermuda
F. C. LeVasseur County
Livia
Willy
Whtekee
Weriewitie
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