LAW DAY OBSERVED IN RUSTON MAY 1 1954
Ruston will observe LAW DAY U S A on May 1 1954 with statements from state representative 1 D Napper and Mayor T C Jensley urging public recognition. Proclamations emphasize individual freedom under law and the role of courts in protecting rights amid world affairs.
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D. Napper
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Eigenhower
Tle
U. S.A
Louisiana
America
I. T. C. Jensley
U.S
Red Cross First Aid Class Set
Lincoln Parish Chapter of the American Red Cross announces a new First Aid class starting Tuesday in the American Legion Lounge. TMois, chairman, and former First Aid Chairman Taylor will assist in teaching, with completion credits and certification for participants. Wind 1. Parker, recently acquitted by insanity verdict, faces posttrial plans as his family history and cafe ties are noted.
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Tmois
First Aid
Lincoln Parish
Americus Red Cross
Tein
TG Po
Atlanta
Mrs J A Baker Dies in Choudrant of Heart Attack
Mrs J A Baker lifelong resident of Choudrant died at her residence Saturday night of a heart attack. Services were held at Douglas Methodist Church at 10 a.m. with Rev Roy Grant officiating. Interment in the church cemetery under Wilpatrick's Funeral Home direction. She is survived by her husband J Baker of Choudrant two daughters Mrs L Mayo of Monty and Mrs E Baley of Ruston seven sons Fletcher and Herbert of Ruston, Clayton Baker of Jackson Texas Clyde Baker of Port Arthur Texas Lean Baker of Calhoun and Davis Baker of Choudrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Baker
Choudrant
Douglas Methodist Church
Roy Grant Offiihatine
Wilpatrick
Tastan
Biker
L. . Mayo
Monty
Baley
Ruston
Seven
Fletcher
Herbert
Clayton Baker
Jackson
Tex
Clyde Baker
Port Arthur
Lean Baker
Calhoun
Davis Baker
Ano
Wherson
Baker
West Mons Tor Wis
Woodmen Name Couple of '58 In Ceremony
The Wesley Chapel Woodmen Lodge honored Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O. Nowles for outstanding community service. A social evening followed with plans for future events in the lodge clubhouse.
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Wesley Chapel
Chay Ruston Cmpter Opt
Wookman
Lloyd Os. Nowles
Mre
Ind Mes
Woodmen
En. My
Neeles
Flood Waters Subside as Bernice Roads Open
Flooding from summer rains eased in Bernice with buses resuming today after a week of isolation. Water topped five feet above the north railroad, halting trains. Only State Highway 2 to Homer was open earlier while Highway 167 recently reopened. over 16 inches of rain fell in seven days.
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Bernice
Homer
Negier Parbness
Angus Cattle Breeders Meet in Lincoln Parish Friday
Angus cattle breeders in Lincoln Parish will meet Friday May 2 at 7 30 PM in the county agent office. Participants will discuss a possible spring sale, determine date and location, form a organizing committee, and seek an auctioneer with Milton E Miller of Braily Texas and L H Pease assisting.
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E. C
Yama” Morran
Lincoln Parish
Eugenia Smith
Logisiana ‘Tech
Milton E. Miller
Braily
Texas
American Angus Association
L. H. Pease
Louisiana Angus Association
Sale Plains
Morgan
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Eva Collie in Ruston Route 1
Mrs Eva Collie aged 83 died at her home on route 1 Ruston after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 30 from Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel with Rev Leland Swarner officiating. Burial at Douglas Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters two sons thirteen grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters and other relatives.
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Eva Collie
Iher
Ruston
Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Leland Swarner
Douglas Cemetery
C. A. Buller
Chou ‘Drant
GC. C. Kleinschmidt
J. K. Rogers
West Monroe
FFA Winners At La Tech Are Announced
Winners of area Future Farmers of America contests held at Louisiana Tech were announced. Top placers include Rayville in Forage and Meats, Gilbert in Cattle, Sicily Island and Bonita among others, with 561 contestants overall.
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FFA
la. Tech
Future Farmers of America
Louisiana Tech
MLFL
Falk
Ire
Ide
Scnoor
Agriévance
Gilbert
Rayville
Isecand
Jonesboro-Hodge
Forest
Delhi
Bonita
Dalry Cattle
Winnsboro
Sicily Island
Mew Rouge
Mangham
Oak Ridge
Quitman
Ruston
Chatham
Sicily
Jena
Bon
Ruston Woman Buried Saturday
Funeral services for Miss Mildred Holloway age 40 were held Saturday after she died at her Ruston home Friday night. She is survived by her mother Mally Holloway of Ruston a sister Mrs Martin Andrews of Tus ton and a brother Lea Holloway of Ruston. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery under Airpatrick Funeral Home Ruston direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Holloway
Ruston
Mally Holloway
Martin Andrews
Tuston
Lea Holloway
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Airpatrick Funeral Home
Rustar
4H Club Bridle and Livestock Helpers Set Camp Dates
The 4-H Club of Lincoln Parish and Black and White Club sponsors assist with judging at Achievement Day and support Jr Livestock Sales. Lincoln 4-H camps are planned with Jr Camp June 9 15 at Bistineau State Park and Sr Camp June 2 6 at Camp Grant Walker. Members urged to arrange livestock projects and procure animals for fall shows.
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Pert
Lincoln Parish
Black and Heidle Club
Lincoln
Camp Grant Walker
Agri
Court House
Bistineau State Park
Lincoln Jr
Ruston Presbyterian Church Awards 30th Scout Charter
Ruston Presbyterian Church sponsored Troop 47 received its 30th charter at a Court of Honor. Rod Duchesne accepted the charter from Ouachita Valley Council representative Carry Atkinson, who led awards for several Scouts. Leslie Bonner earned five merit badges. other Scouts received Second Class and Star ranks, plus various merit badges. Four new Tenderfoot Scouts were invested as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Presbyterian Church
Rod Duchesne
Carry Atkinson
Ouachita Valley Council
Atkinson
Leslie Bonner
Ralph Richardson
Len
Aaron
Sidney Aaron
Memorial Service and Singing Dinner at Long Straw Church
A memorial service and singing dinner are planned at the Long Straw Baptist Church six miles southeast of Ruston. The program includes morning worship, a memorial service, and a noon meal on the church grounds with public invitation to attend and participate.
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Longstraw Church
Long Straw Baptist Church
Ruston
New Supermarkets In Belgrade Open In American Style
An American style supermarket opens in downtown Belgrade amid brisk sales. The market, set up by Arpoliadi esecrs art, debuted Monday as part of the Zabeeb Grand Fair exhibit last September. The government later acquired the fair equipment and the store now sits on Belgrade's main thoroughfare. Land is being cleared for another supermarket project within three years.
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Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Arpoliadi Esecrs Art
Avithin
Army Paper Highlights Dr James M Young in Arab Refugee Aid
Former Ruston youth Dr James M Young earned feature recognition in Stars and Stripes for leading a bed hospital serving Arab refugees in Gave Situp. He and his wife, with four children, support operations run by Egyptian doctors and American nurses under Baptist mission oversight. The hospital, once staffed by Panam Canal Zone interns and Navy personnel, now operates with U S aid and Mission Board funding as they plan a five year tenure.
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James M. Young
Ruston
Stars Wand Stripes
Gave Situp
Urey
le Duce Qor
Aod Cone American Surety
Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board
Hsp
Tal Dour Sears
United Suteens Reef and Works Agency
Modlinimissionaries
Cuales
Yoring
Youn
Lions Club Light Bulb Sale Promotes Community Work
The Lions Club announces a light bulb sale to raise funds for local conservation and community projects. The effort supports membership activities and planned events next month at a covered dish gathering and volunteer drives.
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Rush Lions
Pristis
MGM
Nantes
Sirius
Activiies
Ruston Resident Dies At Home on Avon Place
Mrs. AL PL Prigpers, 74, died at her Avon Place home Wednesday morning. Born in Mississippi she was a lifelong member of the Baptist church. Funeral services will be held at the family home Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rel D. Grey of Temple Baptist officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving: husband ASP. Drie jxers, one daughter Mrs. WB Richards of Houston, three sons Daron SL Drips ters of Chicago, ELoa Driggers of Austin, Claudie Williams of New Orleans sister, Jim Gus Lal Alpha Williams brothers, and numerous grandchildren.
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AL PL Prigpers
Avon Place
Mississippi
Paptist Church
Rel D. Grey
The
Temple
Baptist Church
Pindal
Greenwood Cemetery
Darby Funers
Asp
Drie Jxers
Jonesboro Chooses Lawson Tait as New Mayor in Rainy Vote
Jonesboro residents woke to news Lawson Tait won a mayoral race Tuesday. Tait defeated incumbent Jelon Swanner in an unexpired term, receiving 6a votes to 4aT for Swanner while Abe Tait earned a supporting total. Local officials noted the unusual turnout in the rain.
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Jonesboro
Lawson Tait
Tues
TSE
Hefis Lawson ‘Tai
Jelon Swanner
Abe Tait
Mr. Swanner
VEW Poppy Sale Kickoff Promises City Support
Mayor Beasley opened the Buddy Poppy campaign in Ruston with a pledge that every resident wear a poppy to honor veterans. Volunteers and workers from VEW and local groups collected funds as the drive began, aiming to aid veterans and widows from past wars. The mayor urged duty and unity in supporting veterans and their dependents during the campaign.
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Mayer
Nike
Cour Cone
Livia
Tiyin
Forage and Pasture Talks At Homer County Meeting
Extension agent F O LeVasseur leads a Homer County session on forage and pasture management. The talk covers weed control, weather effects, stock feeding, and crop use of forages with practical steps for farmers to improve pasture quality and prevent losses.
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Homer County
F. O. LeVasseur
Grigsby Dies Of Heart Attack Funeral Thursday
Karl C. Grigsby aged 75 died of a heart attack Wednesday morning at his Simshore residence. A Lincoln Parish lifelong resident he was widely known locally. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at the Simshore Baptist Church with Rev Dan Blake and Rev A H Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Simshore Cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home direction. He is survived by his wife Mrs Bart C Grigsby and one daughter Mrs Bat Tangmett, one brother and three sisters. The remains will lie in the residence until the hour of the funeral.
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Karl C. Grigsby
Simshoro
Grigsby
Lincoln Parish
Dan Blake
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Aly
Firiyshy
Bart C. Crigsby
Jddler
Bat Tanmmett
Phere
Flenew
Ruston
Mona Mehitosh
TE IS. Rung
Sia Panmutt
Simshore
Shshero
Rustonian Dies Suddenly After Short Illness
Ruston native dies at 82 after brief illness in UK hospital. Funeral services set at Episcopal Church Friday morning at 11 o clock. Survivors include widow and several children with memorials and extended family noted.
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Rustonian
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