Candidates for Prince and Princess at Achievement Day
Candidates for Prince and Princess announced for Lincoln parish Achievement Day at Ruston Elementary. Winners will receive a 7 jewel watch as funds for the 4-H Booster Fund are raised by penny votes. Schools and candidates listed include Ruston Elementary, Chaudrant, Simsboro, Hico, Simsboro, and Ruston Junior High with multiple grade levels and exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdiana Smelley
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Prince and Princess
Betty Hearn
Gee Lee
A. E. Phillips
Mariyn Sims
Track Kavanaugh
Phillips
Shirley Norris
James Owen
Chaudrant
Madelyn Harris
Len
Judy Howard
J. D. Blondin
Patty Porter
Steve Hawkins
Margaret Payton
Eddie Taylor
Kay Salmon
Randolph Posey
Simsboro
LAPARC Sets Policy For Funds Use
The Lincoln Parish Association for Retarded Children LPARC held its first meeting at offices of William A Marbury and Company on Friday March 18. William A Marbury Jr chaired and Dr J Sachs acted as secretary. The board outlined a general policy for LPARC funds and planned to cover camp expenses for Lincoln Parish children at Lake Bistineau in August. It agreed to aid physically handicapped persons who are also mentally retarded and to encourage regular contributions from civic clubs and individuals. Members serving March 1960 to March 1962 include Miss Willie Fletcher Mrs Alex Hunt Jr Ardis Lewis Willie A Marbury Jr Dr Richard Mechem and Dr Rio J Sachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro
Lincoln Parish Association For Retarded Children
William A
I.P.A.R.C
Lincoln Parish
Lake Bistineau
ARG
Willie Fletcher
Alex Hunt, Jr
Ardis Lewis
Wile
Cazedessus Returns From Piano Workshop
Duchein Cazedessus associate professor of piano at Louisiana Tech has returned to town after a two day workshop for piano teachers in Atlanta at the invitation of the Georgia Music Education Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchein Cazedessus
Louisiana Tech
Atlanta
Georgia Music Education Association
Ballard Fined For Reckless Driving
Clyde W Ballard of Ruston was fined $35 and costs plus 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to careless and reckless driving in city court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde W. Ballard
Ruston
Manslaughter Indictments Lead Grand Jury List
The Lincoln Parish Grand Jury handed up 14 indictments after three days of hearings at the courthouse. Two manslaughter charges head the list against Byrnd Anna Brock and Frank Jimerson, both Ruston Negroes, with arraignments set for March 28. Additional true bills include Horace Williams and Leonard White for weapon charges and aggravated battery. The jury reported 11 inmates at the road camp and 7 in parish jail, both kept sanitary and fed at about one dollar daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Court House
Byrnd
Anna Brock
Frank Jimerson
Ruston
Brock
Horace Williams
Leonard White
Ruston Crime Roundup Includes Aggravated Battery
Willie Clemmons of Ruston and Davis Hampton Jr of Simsboro face aggravated battery charges. Hampton also charged with carrying an illegal weapon. Clause Stinson of Ruston charged with indecent behavior toward a juvenile. Annie Bell Neal and Co J Clark, both of Ruston, charged with theft. Robert Alien of Ruston also charged with theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Clemmons
Ruston
Davis Hampton, Jr
Simsboro
Clause Stinson
Annie Bell Neal
J. Clark
Robert Alien
Lincoln Parish Bootlegger Surrenders to Sharpshooters in Marsh
In D Arbonne swamp near Claiborne Parish deputies and federal agents trapped 65 year old Jim Brazzell as he began cooking illicit whiskey after a two week stakeout. Brazzell surrendered meekly saying you caught me fair and square. Deputies kept watch on a wooded marsh island known as the middle of nowhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brazzell
Lincoln Parish
Brazzel
Brazzell
D'Arbonne
Claiborne Parish
Sherif Jesse Riser
George Simonton
Brazzen
Hrazzell
Simonton
JCs Seek Beauties for Big Miss Lincoln Parish Pageant
Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks entrants for the Miss Lincoln Parish contest at Howard Auditorium on April 22. Only four contestants entered so far. Winners receive prizes and advance to Miss Louisiana at Lake Providence July 4, with state winner going to Atlantic City for Miss America. Eligibility: single, 18 by Sept 1, judged on beauty and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Parish
Howard Auditorium
Sid Yawn
Lake Providence
Yawn
Atlantic City
FHA Meets At La Tech Draws 2000 Attendees
Approximately two thousand people attended the fifteenth annual northern district meeting of the Future Homemakers of America at Louisiana Tech Saturday. Speakers included State Superintendent Shelby M. Jackson. Dr R L Ropp welcomed guests. Joseph was elected district president unopposed. Officers named: Carolyn McCoy vice president Elizabeth Perritt secretary Pat Fulton treasurer Carol Hagher parliamentarian Suzanne Woodward historian Hilda Wade reporter Georgia Blair song leader. The northern area covers 17 parishes and Monroe city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au'piris
Homemakers of America
Louisiana Tech
Lilian Talbot
State Department of Education
Shelby M. Jackson
Tech
R. L. Ropp
Lynn
Parks
Davidson
Joseph
Carolyn McCoy
Gibsland High School
Elizabeth Perritt
Eros High School
Pat Fulton
West Monroe M High School
Carol Jlagher
Cotton Valley High School
Suzanne Woodward
Ringgold High School
Hilda Wade
Holly Ridge High School
Georgia Blair
Byrd High School
Shreveport
FHA
Monroe
Thief Steals Wheels From Holl and Nicholson Oldsmobile
City police investigate theft of four white wall tires and wheels from a wrecked automobile at Holl and Nicholson Oldsmobile last night. Chief Oshen said the theft occurred during the night but was found this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland-Nicholson
Oldsmobile
Oshen
Nazarenes Buy New Parsonage On King Drive
Nazarenes of Ruston have purchased a brick parsonage on King Drive for 12.50 dollars. Pastor R V Dean said he and his family have moved in. The old parsonage next to the Nazarene church will be converted into an educational annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Ruston Qhuren
Wfithe Nazarene
Wit King Drive
R. V. Dean
Nagagene Church
Standout Student Named For RHS June McKneely
June McKneely, 16, Ruston high senior, is honored as Standout Student by the Louisiana Visiting Teachers Association newsletter. She serves NHS secretary, FFA president, Student Council rep, yearbook staff, drum major, church youth leader, and CSUB Deb Club member, with perfect honor roll. Daughter of Mr and Mrs R L McKneely of 810 Eastland Ave plans to attend Louisiana Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Mckneely
Visiting Teachers Association of Louisiana
June
National Honor Society
Future Homemakers of America
Trinity Methodist Church
Csub
June MckKneely
Ruston High School
R. L. Seegars
Lincoln Parish
R. L. McKneely
Eastland Avenue
Fastland
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Judge Barnett Speaks At Riser Civic Club Meeting
Judge C. A. Barnett of Ruston addressed the Riser Civic Club in a River Road home gathering with a talk titled Not For Sale on integration. He warned against perceived federal influence and urged strong, principled leadership in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Barnett
C. A. Barnett
Ruston
Louisiana
Riser
E. L. Kelly
River Road
Commissioners For Election Are Revealed Tuston Louisiana
Lincoln Parish Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse to appoint election officials for the general election on April 19, 1960. Ward by ward lists of commissioners clerks deputies and alternates are named for Precincts 1 through 9 and Ward 2 Precinct 4 Dye's Store, with rooms and locations specified and the aim to decide gubernatorial and other offices and a constitutional amendment question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuston
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
HOUSE
Hartwell
Riser
Chas. White
Baugh
Vesta Hurrell
Jd. AL Norris
Spencer Chandler
Fyre
Jennie C. Spencer
R. L. ‘Hohnes
Quarles
Neéd
Causey
Ma. HL
Bingham
Depniya
Mes
C. Te Hicks
Treeviel
TECH
W. H. Moring
Www
H. Sumrall
Y Sam Strozier
Hd, Hinton
Clark
S. Bryant
W. H.simpson
High School
TB. Holland
L. W. Williginson
J. R. Hilton
John O. Gibson
Ay B. Haws
Geore Shinpioek
Qui Ca W. Valentine
A. A. Hedgepeth
J. W. Thompson
J. H. Barnes
Alene V. Morgan
F. W. Juggan
Keith Mathewes
George T. Hubbard
John P. Bean
F. W. Edwards
Rast Lane
Rast Lane School? Commissioners: Mrs. {. L. Fallin, Mrs. Jim Gostin
Oo. I Land
Eunice H. Fee
J. WW. Shows
Sue B. Liner
Court House
Dick Thompson
Henderson
D. Davis
Earl Buddy
Me. A. KK
Golf
Fannie Mae Clark
Dye‘s
Joyride on Rail Car Causes Near Tragedy and Arrests
Three Tech students Jan Myers 14, Pund Carlos Conerly 19, and George Roessler 18 rode between IC train cars toward Monroe and stole a rail motor car three miles east of Ruston. Roessler injured, Conerly treated at Ruston Hospital with a fractured hand and facial injuries. The trio faced unauthorized use of movables charges, posted bonds of $500 each, and district court transfer was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevler
Ruston Hospital
Monroe
Ruston
Jan Myers
Uud
Carlos Conerly
Shreveport
George Roessler
Melanding
Roessler
West Moor
Ouachita Parish
Conerly
Rustin Hospital
O. QO. Osbort
Railroad
West Mineree
Traveling Science Teacher Picks Cook for 12-State Area
Mr Charles Cook, a science teacher at Simshoro High School, was chosen as one of twelve Traveling Science Teachers for a twelve state area. The selection followed interviews at Oklahoma State University March 8-9, 1960, with extensive training to begin June 20, 1960 at Oklahoma State University. Cook will design demonstration apparatus and visit schools, meeting local science needs while coordinating with staff and clubs. In Lincoln parish, a separate fire incident destroyed at least 560 acres of timber over the weekend, with crews from Jackson and Union parishes and local tractors battling the blaze amid high winds and boggy ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simshoro
Simsborg
Charles Cook
Simshoro High School
Oklahoma
State University
Cook
Oklahome Ste University
Wey Hin
Cook Wilh Veldon
Louisiana
Uume
Towal Science
Bergen
Lincoln Parish
Bae Sau Mee
Lawrence Ferry
Louisiana Forestry Service
Jmen
Jackson
Union Parish
Gibson
Perry
D'Arbonne Bayou
Dubach
DiArbonne Creek
Forestry Service
Mindh Miller
Grewa
Lam
Variety Show At Dubach Set Thursday Night
Dubach Senior Class hosts a variety and baby show Thursday night to raise funds for the annual ee iip. Entries include nine baby competitors and participants from Colvin Crade one through 12, the FEA FHA and Glee Club with proceeds benefiting the school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubach
Ee Iip
Pernetpal
Colvin
Crade
FEA
FHA
Glee Club
Principans
Higgs to Attend Geology Meeting in Lexington Ky
William J Higgs assistant professor of geology at Louisiana Tech and president of the Southeastern section of the National Association of Geological Teachers will attend a meeting in Lexington Kentucky Friday Higgs will preside over a business session and lead a discussion on teaching techniques and political engineering as an allied profession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Higgs
Louisiana Tech
National Association of Geological Teachers
Lexington
Figes
Orpunter Tian
Higgs
R A Russum Rites Held At Ansley
R A Russum 86 died in Joneshore hospital early Thursday March 47. Services were held at 2:30 p m Thursday at Ansley Methodist church with Rev L Westbrook officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under Spear's Kimbell funeral home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Hussum
Dubach Annexation Adds 200 Citizens, 38 Houses
Dubach approves annexation of 38 houses in Fuller addition, expected to add about 260 residents. Official action hinges on the legal protest period. census maps and legal paperwork prepared for counting the new population in the next federal census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubach
Fuller
Dubgan
Cbynell
M. Klos
Adel Uun
Dubagh
Legion Birthday Dinner Billed With Spaghetti Supper
Legion's Birthday celebration to be marked with a chicken and spaghetti supper Thursday night at the Legion Home. Hudson urges a large crowd to attend and support the event, also noting the building’s face lifting project recently completed. The event promises appetizing Hellalouse chicken and spaghetti dishes to attract attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Cymmanden
Phe Hudson
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Laparc
Cazedessus
Ballard
Wiley Withu
D'Arbonne Swamp
Jcs
la. Tech
Nazarenes
RHS
J. McKneely
Burnett
Loye
Law
West Monroe
Alse Diniad
Juston Fospital
Hays
Simsboro High School
Traveling
Vilekie Devis
Alan Trammell
Tony Heard
Cindy Gay
Robin Day
Tommy Lowe
Guy Nichols
Lynn Doughty
Viector Payne Avery
Wer
Lexington, Ky
Ansley
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