Dubach Bombs 17 Hits to Clinch 21-2 Win
Dubach, sparked by Douglas Britt and Joel Watts, drove 17 hits for a 21 to 2 victory over Junction City. Britt hit a grand slam, went 3 for 5, Wetté added a triple and three singles, Ines and Charles Fuller doubled, while sophomore righthander held Junction City to one hit. Dubach improves to 7-17 and hosts Lisbon in the annual big Invitational Tournament Thursday at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Dubagh
Dubach
Douglas Britt
Joel Watts
Junction City
Britt
Wetté
Ines
Charles Fuller
Am Sg
Gee" Duboch
Duboch
Lisbon
Mary Fowler Visits Ike With 4-Hers
Mary Fowler a top Louisiana Junior Leader joins 200 delegates from 49 states and Puerto Rico at the 30th National 4-H Conference in Washington DC April 23 29. On April 25 delegates met President Dwight D Eisenhower on the White House lawn where he urged youth leadership and prosperity. The President received the Parker 4-H Award and Ezra Benson Secretary of Agriculture presented a second award to the group. Eisenhower and Benson offered best wishes for the National 4-H Conference.
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Puerto Rico
Washington,d. C
Mary Fowler
Louisiana
Washington
D.C
Dwight D. Eisenhowwer
White House
Eisenhower
United States
Ike
Ezra T. Benson
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Rt. Benson
Alaska's new courtesy replaces stenographers with tape recorders
Alaska adopts electric tape recording machines for court proceedings replacing human stenographers. The shift aims to speed up transcripts and reduce costs while maintaining accuracy and accessibility of records. Legal officials say the move modernizes court operations and sets a precedent for future digitization.
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Alaska
Report on Louisiana speed laws shows reckless driving
A Sulphur study found 37 of 100 drivers exceed speed limits. Safety expert Paul H Blaisdell urged electronic speed control devices and an accident records bureau in Louisiana. The survey noted 145 percent rise in crashes and 138 percent rise in highway injuries over the past decade, with speeds up to 76 mph for cars, 60 mph for buses, and 68 mph for trucks at a Lincoln parish junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Paul H. Blaisdell
New York City
Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents
Binisdell
Blaisdell
Rustom
Calhoun
Lincoln Parish
Wesley Chapel Woodmen Hear Fred W Jones Talk
Judge Fred Jones of the Woodmen of the World Camp at Wesley Chapel spoke on Justice in Question at the Tuesday meeting. He stressed unseen rights from the Bill of Rights and Constitution as vital, urged practical application of laws, and called on citizens to uphold justice by testifying and honoring legal obligations.
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Fred Jones
Woodmen of the World
Wesley Chapel
United States
Jones
Four Cases Heard In City Court
Four cases were heard in city court Monday afternoon. Subjects ranged from no driving license to disturbing the peace. Sentences included fines and costs or short jail terms with some sentences deferred.
Louisiana Tech judging team winners named at Area III event
M H Folk of the Louisiana Tech School of Agriculture announced winners in six judging divisions at the Area III Future Farmers of America contest. About 750 students competed with Chatham topping General Livestock, Mangham second, Enterprise third, Tallulah fourth, Rayville fifth. Rayville led in Dairy Products with first place.
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Future Farmers of America
Louisiana Tech
M. H. Folk
Studeat
School of Agriculture and Forestry
General Livestock
Chatham
Mangham
Enterprise
Tallulah
Rayville
Dairy Products
Oak Grove
Mer Rouge
Kilbourne
Pioneer
Jonesboro- Hodge
Sturt
Jena
Jonesburg-Hodge
Winnsboro
Sicily Island
Rookie Cop Slips Into Quick Draw Incident
A rookie officer in Glasgow fires a 388 caliber bullet from across the street, smashing a glass window at Glasgow's Men's store and cracking interior panels. The shot, part of rapid door checks, causes an estimated $300 damage while Chief Osbon notes all officers practice fast draw. Buddy Glasgow brushes off the mishap with a laugh as Patrolman Travia Payton faces a stricter view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Dillon
Ruston
Glasgow
Buddy Glasgow
Travia Payton
C. ©. Osbon
Traffic Fines Meted Here By District Court
A district court session before Judge J R Dawkins handed down a slate of traffic and related offenses. Sentences included Melva Wiley no license fined 25 dollars plus 15 days costs, McClain fraudulent use of license 50 dollars or 30 days, and others for speeding, drunken driving, disturbing the peace, and reckless driving. Several trials set for May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dawkins
Melva Wiley
Frankie G. McClain
Jimmy Tee Peters
Gene Clyde Moss
Dick Blackstock
Tstine Eugene Wright
Walter Dean
James Castro
Lester
Roberson
James TH. Nixon
Mase Richards
John Crawford
Mack Arthur Jones
Terry Lee Parr
Robert Melburn
Charles Daniel Zimmerman
Homer Lee Martin Jr
Sam Herman Mellon Jr
Patrick Brummett
Pre School Roundup Slated For First Grade in Ruston
The Ruston area schedules a pre-school roundup for first graders to be held through Friday at Eastland Hillcrest and Ruston Elementary schools. Registration is daily 1 to 3 pm with health records and birth certificates required. Vaccinations for smallpox diphtheria and polio available Thursdays 1 to 4 pm at the Lincoln Parish Health Unit.
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Ruston
Eastland
Hillcrest
W. L. Caldwell
Caldwell Sai
Caldwell
Lincoln Parish
Thurman Elected Parish President of Oil Vendors
Dewey Thurman was re-elected parish president of the Lincoln Committee of the Louisiana Petroleum Council for 1960. He will be joined by M. P. Stuckey Esso as vice president Freeman Smith Esso as civic affairs chairman and Dick Hudson Arkansas Fuel Oil as school chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Petroleum Council
Dewey Thurman
Thurman
M. P. Stuckey
Esso
Freeman Smith
Dick Hudson
Arkansas Fuel Oil
Ho Sak
Mayor Proclaims Senior Citizen Month in Ruston
Mayor J C Beasley proclaims May as Senior Citizen Month urging Ruston residents to care for elder health and happiness at home work and leisure and visit those ill or incapacitated. He asks officials to honor seniors and churches to set aside May as Senior Citizen Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Beasley
Ruston
Churches
Dubach Trio Attends Houston Gasoline Convention
Three Southwest Gas employees from Dubach attended the National Gasoline Association of America 39th convention in Houston last week. Southwest Gas Producing Co Inc received an accident prevention award for a perfect record of no disabling injuries for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Gas Company
Dubach
National Gasoine Association of America
Houston
Southwest Gas Producing Co., Inc
Tech's Concert Solicitors Plan Spring Drive Campaign
LITCA chairman L V E Irvine outlined reasons for a spring campaign and the ticket drive costs, noting first time mail solicitation and personal contact for unpaid reservations. He listed a packed concert schedule and announced a summer state judging test plan plus notable performances.
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L.V.E. Irvine
LITCA
Irvine
United States Marine Band
Lincoln Parish Hits 23 Percent Of Bond Goal In 1960
Lincoln Parish reports $65,342 in U S Savings bond sales for January to March 1960, 23 percent of its $3275,000 goal, with March sales at $13,328. National totals show Louisiana at $10,985,263 for January through March, 26.1 percent of the state�s $42 million goal. Attendees included Max Engine, fish process engineer, Ralph Kilgore, district engineer, and A S Johnson, district superintendent.
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New Orleans
Lincoln Parish
PF. W. Jones
Louisiana
Max
Fish
Ralph Kilgore
A. S. Johnson
Gene Brazzel Named as Northeast State College Graduate
Sheriff Brazzel of Dubach appears on the graduation roster for Northeast State College’s 1959 80 session. A total of 243 students are listed. Baccalaureate is Sunday May 29 in Brown Auditorium, with commencement Monday May 30 at 6 30 p.m. on the president’s lawn.
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Gene Sheriff Brazzel
Dubach
Lsted
Northeast State College
Brown
Jasper Hammons
Employees Honored At Dinner Friday
Shell Oil Company Seismic Party 31 workers, near Ruston, were fêted at Ted's Restaurant in Ruston for 1 970 days without a disabling injury. M L Kerlin, manager of Shell's Exploration Department in New Orleans, praised the crew and presented individual awards. Attending Shell officials included G Tretekamp, W Bourlveaux, and W E Smith from New Orleans.
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Shell Oil Company
Ted
Ruston
M. L. Kerlin
Shell
New Orleans
Kerlin
G. Tretekamp
W. A. Bourlveaux
W. E. Smith
Ruston Man Makes MIT Deans List
MIT has announced dean s list honorees for the first semester. Raymond James Talbot Jr of Ruston earned second honors for a B average. A 1959 Ruston High graduate, he studies physics and won a freshman competitive scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Raymond James Talbot, Jr
R. J. Tabbot
Ruston
Ruston High School
Raymond
Tornado season warning issued in Los Angeles region
Municipal alerts urge preparation as forecasters predict a dangerous three months with numerous tornadoes across the U S. Practical safety steps include seeking basements or sturdy interiors, avoiding windows, and using designated shelters or deep ditches depending on location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPD
United States
Dr. Sandefur Named President-Elect of Optometrists Group
Dr. Robert D. Sandefur, a Ruston optometrist, was named president-elect at the 45th Louisiana Association of Optometrists convention in New Orleans this weekend. Ruston attendees included Dr. E. C Lederer and Major Lawrence J. Fox. The gathering reported the largest attendance in years with high enthusiasm and efficiency in meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Sandefur
Ruston
Louisiana Association of Optometrists
New Orleans
E. C Lederer
Lawrence J. Fox
Sandefur
Surprise Stork Shower Honors Mrs Womack
Mrs Robert Johnson hosted a surprise stork shower Monday evening May 2 honoring Mrs Joe Womack. Guests played games opened gifts and shared refreshments with attendees including Mrs F I Smith Mrs C W Smith Mrs David Glover Miss Marie Smith and many others.
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Joe Womack
Robert Johnson
Womack
F. I. Smith
C. W. Smith
David Glover
Marie Smith
L. J. Womack
Pearl Foster
Eb, Y. Penick
Dewitt Sanders
Roy Terrill
F. J. Davey
Wallace Chelette
F. C. Trisler
Martha Vanek
3. B. Wallace
Loraine Mitchell
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Fred W. Jones
John TE
Talmage Hanson
Raymond Rowell
Lillia Waters
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Jonesboro-Hodge
ATS
Houston, Tex
Tech
Louisiana Tech Concert Association
Phil's
Jante
Teicher
Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Charles K. L. Davis
Bach Avia
Jan Peerce
Eileen Pars
Archibald Macleish
Concertgebou
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W. M. Bagwell
Choudrant
Oscar Barnes
G. G. Black
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Anni Mae Bradley
R. B. Campbell
Judy Caraway
Monroe
J.G. Chumley
Rusyton
Bertha Colvin
Egan Crawford
V. C. Cupp
D. B. Rawlins
Florence Scheerer
Kathleen Simmons
F. T. Smith
Fluy van Nook
R. L. Vining
Susie . Weas
T. Woodard
J. W. Golson
W. Mon Eee
Ang. Mucel
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MIT
Mid- West
Lockheed Electronics Co
U. S. Army Research Engineers
U. S. Weather Bureau
Dr. Sandefur
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