Outstanding Cagers Porter Youngblood Hood Honored
Porter Youngblood and Hood were feted at the Kiwanis annual Ruston High School basketball banquet held at the Louisiana Tech student center. Porter won the Bobby James Memorial trophy for outstanding play. Youngblood received the sportsmanship award. Hood earned the rebound trophy and was named to the all-state team. Speakers included Stallcup and coaches Garner McConathy Holley, noting Bearcats’ 2AA and AAA/ B state championship runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaman Garner
Clyde Stall
Jory ‘Hood
Shreveport Park
John Porter
Bobby ‘Council
Rustoh
Porter
Hood
Charles Youngblood
Tom Herline
Johnny Porter
Jerry Hood
Kiwanis Club
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Bobby James
Ward
Charles Youngslood
Election Officials and Precincts Listed in Detail
The document records election roles by ward and precinct, naming commissioners clerks deputies and alternates for Antioch Simsboro Oak Grove Choudrant Douglas Mineral Springs Whope Well Mayors Office Dubach and other wards including Vienna and Hilly with signatures from J C Ritchie Abe B Harris and J E Jones. It reflects local administrative duties and paper listing of election participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
Ira Harris
Marl McGuire
R. TE. Burt
Vada Rateliff
Marion Griggs
Willie Lou Durrett
Oak Grove Church
J. W. Daniel
Cloyd McCul Vin
W. O. Durrett
BE. N. Boddle
Douglas
R. G. Holloway
Tom Rinehart
Davis M
Wallace Frasier
Robert L. Otwell
J. Ei
Delony
Leo Bagley
A+ hanks
R. E. Upchurch
C. D. Crawford
Elton J. Larance
J. C. Ritchie
Abe B. Harris
J. E. Jones
Judge Barnett Urges New Moral Backbone for America
Judge Barnett warns that complacency costs freedom and that only Americans with backbone can defend right. He calls for sacrifice over personal gain to restore the nation’s famed standing and protect future generations from threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herge
America
Barnett
Jerry Hood Makes All-State as Junior Leader at Ruston
Jerry Hood, a 6-3 junior at Ruston High, earned a Class AA all-state berth per the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Hood averaged over 20 points per game, helped Ruston win a second straight 2AA District title, starred as an end in football, and led the Ruston five in rebounds under Coach Denman Garner. Johnny Porter, a senior, was named to the AA second team after four years as a Ruston starter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hood
Louisiana High School Athletic. Association
T. H. (Muddy) Walters
Hood
Pivot Hood
Ruston
Denman Garner
Johnny Porter
Porter
Ruston High
Theft and Drunk Driving Cases Head Circuit Court Docket
The district court session last Thursday heard multiple cases. T L Brazell received six months on three theft by check counts, with 60 days on each. Alfred Ketchins had drunk driving with sentence deferred. Others faced pleas of not guilty or fines and costs for drunk driving and disturbing the peace. Case dates set for March 28 where noted, with several defendants awaiting later dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Bravell
Parist
Brazell
Alfred Ketchins
Louis Wright
Jim tMughes
Elmer Lee Martin Jr
Aaron Murphy
Richard Bufford
Dock Wilson
Claude Sims
Betty B. Galls
Jim Hughes
Davis
W Harrison defends right of choice at Kiwanis club
William Taylor Harrison, president of the National Right to Work Committee, urged defense of individual freedom in labor at a Kiwanis meeting. He argued unions overstep, pushed for voluntary membership, criticized labor bosses, and defended the worker’s right to hold a job without coercive dues. He noted the committee’s growth since 1955 and current support from 14,000 firms and 8,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Taylor Harrison
National Right To Work Committee
Kiwanis Club
Harrison
L&n Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood
George
America
New Finance Company Formed By Group of Men at Dubach
Dubach in Lincoln Parish welcomes Dubach Finance Co Inc a new loan company capitalized at 250000 to open on Highway 367 The officers include M Enloe president C C Fuller vice president C L Colvin secretary treasurer and directors from Dubach Ruston and Rus ton The firm plans small loans and pawns and occupies a 20 by 40 feet brick building with offices a record room and a rest room Colvin to manage the company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. MM
Enloe
Colvin
C. Fuller
New Dubach Finance Company, Inc
Tom Herline
Dubach
Dubach Finance Co., Inc
M. Enloe
Dubach Finance Co
Highway 367
C. C. Fuller
C. L. Colvin
John A. Mitchell
Ruston
W. B. Smith
Joe Smith Jr
James Hamilton
Hanks Re elected to Louisiana Hotmix Asphalt Board
H. Hanks of Ruston was re elected to the board of directors of the Louisiana Hotmix Asphalt Association at the annual Baton Rouge meeting of the statewide group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hanks of
Ruston
Louisiana Hotmix Asphalt Association
Baton Rouge
Sachs Delivers Two Addresses In New Orleans
Louisiana Tech English professor Pr H J Sachs spoke in New Orleans delivering an afternoon talk on Some Problems of Communications to executives of the Free Port Sulphur Company. That evening he addressed a Petroleum Club banquet on Prospects for World Peace with personnel managers their wives and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. H. J. Sachs
Louisiana Tech
New Orleans
Freeport Sulphur Company
Petroleum Club
Winters Reads Paper at Meet of Historians
Professor John D. Winters presented at the Louisiana Historical Association meeting in New Orleans. His paper on the siege and fall of Port Hudson, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi, noted the 1863 surrender and a Banks telegram claiming the Father of Waters flows annexed to the Sea. The work drew interest from two magazines and an invitation to join the Port Hudson Historical Commission. Drs. G. W. McGinty and Ww. T. Thompson attended the meeting, with McGinty serving on the Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Winters
Louisiana Historical Association
New Orleans
Winters
Port Hudson
Mississippi River
A. P. Banks
Port Hudson Historical Commission
G. W. McGinty
Ww. T. Thompson
Dr. McGinty
Five Tech staff appointments announced by president
Dr. A L Ropp, president of Louisiana Tech, announced five staff appointments approved by the State Board of Education effective this semester. The new appointees include Robert B. Carlile and R E Storms in petroleum engineering, Mrs Marion Russell in health and physical education, Mrs Anne Hughes in the School of Business Administration practice office, and Miss Loyce E Preston in the Department of Special Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiisiana Tech
State Board of Education
A. L. Ropp
Robert B. Carlile
James A. Wasson
University of Tulsa
R. E. Storms
Claude J. McMichael
Louisiana Tech
Tense A
M. College
ENG/NEERS
John Paul Campbell
Henderson State Teachers College
Safety first with bows and arrows urged by Oshon and Harrell
Chief O. O. Oshon and the city archery club urged safe use of bows within city limits after reports of pets and property endangered by arrows. Harrell said the club accepts members for a nominal monthly fee, maintains a range near Lincoln Enterprises, and plans a hunter course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Oshon
Archery Club
Harrell
Lincoln Enterprises
Last Rites Held For Mrs Grigsby Native of Ruston
Mrs Jessie Mary Grigsby 87 of Ruston died in Arcadia after a long illness. Funeral services were at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church with Rev Henry Blount and Rev W L Westbrook officiating. Burial followed at Wesley Chapel. Survived by one daughter Lois West of Ruston, three sons Frank and J R of Ruston and L H in VA hospital in Shreveport, two brothers F A Hinton of Clay and L M Hinton of Ruston, 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mary Grigsby
Ruston
Arcadia
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Henry Blount
W. L. Westbrook
Wesley Chapel
Wilpatricks Funeral
Rus- Ton
Daghter
Lois West
Frank
J. R
Morgan City
L. H
Shreveport
F. A. Hinton
Clay
L. M. Hinton
Taxpayers Entitled to One $600 Personal Exemption
IRS official John L. Tolar of Monroe La says every taxpayer gets at least one $600 personal exemption on 1959 returns. Additional $600 exemptions apply if 65 or blind. spouse exemptions mirror on joint returns. separate filers may claim spouse only if she had no income or half support from others. Also notes death date rules and free guidance via Document 5013. Crop production in 1959 matched records with only corn and sugar crops setting new highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Tolar
Internal Revenue Service
Monroe
Tolar
P. QO
IRS
Permits Total $88,407 Issued for Local Building Activity
Building permits totaling $88,407 were issued in Ruston over the past two weeks, per city inspector Lige Williamson. The list includes frame carport by J W Spears, repair garage apartment, three frame houses by R W Butler and Son at $7,750 each, and several brick or frame residences with values ranging from $86 to $14,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lige Willamson
Ruston
J. W. Spears
J. D. Bell
R. W. Butler and Son
Butler Lumber Co
L.E. Williamson
Faulkner Radio Service
Jewelry expert advises mixing costume pieces for wardrobe
Hollywood chides stiffness in jewelry use says designer Joan Joseff who supplies about ninety percent of pieces for TV and film. Blend antique and modern items including gold silver and platinum to mirror home furniture style. Avoid rigid rules by day night jewelry pairing and watch faces with diamond accents. Pearls and class rings draw skepticism as unimaginative symbols of maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Castle Joseff
Yental Service
DAV Sets Policy On Controversial Issues at Meet
The local Disabled American Veterans chapter adopted a rule at its monthly meeting that news releases issued in the chapter's name must be signed by a quorum. Previously releases by individual members caused unnecessary controversy, according to Don McCormack. Howard Pavis presided as Senior Vice Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valepans
Pere Tison
Don McCormack
Cal
DAV
Howard Pavis
Birth of Brian Eugene Slokeld in Ruston Hospital
Mr and Mrs R W Slokeld Jr announce the birth of their first child, a son born in March at Ruston Hospital, weighing seven pounds eight ounces and named Brian Eugene. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Bertha Byrd of Alexandria. paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R W Stokeld Sr of Glenmora, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Slokeld, Jr
Ruston Hospital
Brian Eugene
Bertha Byrd
Alexandria
R. W. Stokeld, Sr
Glenmora
Land Bulletin Being Prepared for Louisiana Landowners
The Agriculture and Immigration Department of Louisiana prepares the annual Land for Sale Bulletin listing farm and timber land. S. J. McCrory, commissioner, says the service is free to landowners who wish to advertise. Forms available by writing to B. Delarosa, secretary, Irrigation Division, 317 State Office Building, 325 Loyola Ave., New Orleans 12, La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of ‘Agricultre and Immigration
Louisidra
S. J. McCrory
B. Delarosa
Inim Ration Division
State Office
Loyola Ave
New Orleans
Turihels
Bernice Bears Set 16-Game Baseball Schedule for 1960
Coach Johnie Emmons leads the Bernice Bears with a 16 game schedule and two tournaments this season hampered by weather. Only two seniors return. tryouts include Lloyd Garston and 15 others. Schedule spans March to May with games at Dubach Strong Linville Monroe Farmerville Bainlee Bernice and a Dubach Invitational and District 3B tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Emmons
Bernice Bears
Hoys
Lloyd Garston
Jimmy Harris
Jerry Farrar
Morris Reeves
Donny Bailey
Mike Lazenby
Delton Doss
Freddy Dawson
Bishop Buckley
Junction
Bernice
Marcel
Linville
Southside
Bérnice
Fair Park
Monroe
Farmerville
Dubach
Bainlee
Lisbon
Spearsville
Bernien
Nineteen Attend Meeting Of Hico H D Club
The Hico Home Demonstration Club met March 17 with nineteen members present. Reports covered housing home management and consumer education. A handicraft ideas talk urged inviting Mrs. Hellen Dodds to July meeting. Prizes and door gifts were awarded. refreshments served by hostesses Merlen Houck and W R Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico Home Demonstration Club
W. R. Stewart
Frank King
Evelyn Barnett
Elizabeth Napper
Berdiana Smelley
C. J. Farley
Jed
Lucy McGee
Doris Hanks
Ed Fuller
McGee
Merlen Houck
Harvey Atkinson
Clyde Owen
Sally. Barham
Evelyn ‘Bgynett
Ed Fule Ipr
Milton’ Kay
Minnie Loyd
Chiang Kai-shek Wins Third Term in Nationalist China
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has won his third term as president of Nationalist China with his biggest election majority in three decades. The 78-year-old Chiang was unopposed. In Washington a Roman Catholic bishop reports a hospital stroke at age 58. Funeral services for Howard Garrod will be held in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang
Kai-Shek
Ching
Tayearold Chiang
Washington
URD
UPD
Penny Hospital
Howard Garrod
Altoons
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RHS
Porter, Youngblood
Kiwanis
Louisiana High School Athletic Association
Basketball
Bearcats
Clyde Staccup
Staicup
Centenary
Stallcup
TREHS
Denman ‘Garner
John McConathy
Bossier
Jack: Holley
Ringgold
Pege
Marvin Hood
J. Lac Swint
A. F. Harrison
George H. Dye
B. F. Fallin
Roy Baxter
Antioch Church
Sam Woodard
Carl Smith
J. M. Waldron
Wilfred £. Turner
James WH. Woodard
Plorence Woodard
Myris D. Franklin
Clark
W Williamson
R. D. Howard
Whopewell
Merlen. Elliott
G. H. Duggale
T. ¢. Holleman
Charles F. Hammons
John C. Farmer
R. B. Patterson
Alvin Davia
Margaret D. Trammell
Wiliam. H. Jenkins
Claude B. Allen
Burt M. Davis
Nat'l. Farm Loan Association
Throu M. Kae
Rainwater, Sida
Bank OF Choudrant
of Choudrant
Louisiana
United States
Igen Aol
H. H. Smith
W. C. Kelly
Pelief
W. G. Kelly
Lquisiana
W. Harrison
New Dubach Loan Company Office
Sachs
Meet of Historians
Oshon
Mrs. Grigsby
Alton Ambrose
P. D. Neilson
Atkins Builders
C. A. Satterfield
T. B. Ledford
W. R. Pearce
J. C. Bryant
Boatner
Hollywood
UPI
Hico H.D. Club
al Shek
Taipel
Formosa
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