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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1962

Page

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Bills aim to curb junk mail by empowering private citizens

Lawmakers Glenn Cunningham and Morris Udall propose citizen rights to stop unwanted mail with requests to remove names and, if needed, sworn postmaster general statements to revoke senders’ permits. They argue junk mail flood harms recipients, though lists are bought and sold widely and a single injunction may fail to stop repeat offenders.

House of Representatives Glenn Cunningham Nebraska Morris K. Udall Arizona

Ruston Leader notices and masthead information

The Ruston Leader masthead lists Tein Herllar as editor and John tore as foreman with references to publisher Clarence E. Faulk and ad manager Myer. It states the paper is published in Ruston Louisiana at 300 W Mississippi Ave and is a second class matter with subscription rates of 3.00 per year in Lincoln Parish and 4.00 outside the parish, with foreign postage extra. The notice mentions wire service and press associations and warns about erroneous reputational reflections.

Mississippi Ave Ruston W. Miss, Ave Rustan Lincoln Parish Lineln U.S.A United Press Asia NEA Texas Bank Dallas Texas

School Board Approves RHS Construction Work Changes

Lincoln parish School Board approves change orders for additional concrete work on the ground floor additions to Ruston Hospital. The board also accepts storage space via Standard Office Supply and discusses architectural involvement and related approvals for the project.

Lincoln Parish School Board Ruston Hospital Feonzzo Howard C. Rivers WL Houck Domember Offico Whaek Johnson Huston

Election of five school board members set for July

Five school board seats are to be filled at a Democratic primary on July 28. Superintendent Morelle Emmons notes the expansion reflects population growth. Ward one and ward four incumbents are named with terms expiring, while census data from 1960 is cited as context for the changes.

Morelle Emmons Nembhers Houck William Staitly Wardeis I Simmie Whitman Rowentea Mlorney Ragan Madden

North Louisiana Historical Group Meeting Details

The North Louisiana Historical Group will meet on May 12 at Lake Church in Minsten. President Max Bradbury will preside with Mrs Pautl Campbell giving a historical sketch of Mi den and Som Mints discussing past eras. A business meeting and officer elections follow a program featuring Mrs Pees nothrome and a tour of Wineten Aint.

Jdant Max Bradbury Pautl Campbell Miden Som Peesnothrome Ger- Mane

Abandoned Dry Oil Well Report Recaps Several Sites

Record of multiple oil and gas wells showing abandonment as dry or near dry. Includes locations such as Choudrant, McConnico, Downsville, and Venice Parish areas with depths ranging from a few hundred to over two thousand feet and gas production figures noted for several wells.

Uniter, Pradticing Co Joghes Whitaker Fouagey Fees Choudrant — Fight Co Clyde Moory Knowles Field Ray Fe Vaviel Crowth McConnico Marley Enid Whetos Drilling Co James West Shngbore Esale NESE W-Ibn-Im Havélin Oi Co Wenville Paris Tech Crock Cthan Cantenetar Inc Continental Com Southern Ral Gas Co P. Yriskill Wig Tanne Ayater Brycelanl Skelly

Calf Grading Program Set At Farm Here

Seven calves will be shown at Smith Farm with grading per a detailed standard. Miss Gugen will oversee tests under cattle performance criteria while experts discuss tests and recording methods. Prizes and contests for Angus bulls will be offered to adult participants at the event.

Smith Farm Yau Istana Ginn Chick Ad Feal

Burglars Strike Two Stores in Aston

Police report two stores in Aston hit by burglars Sunday night. A safe was broken into at one site, with about $100 missing from a money bag. Victim locations and full details unclear due to damaged text.

Aston Sauiding Oshan Dak Pipe Barker Ostun Sah Safe Beach Pon

Woodard Valedictorian Named at Simshore High School

Glenda Woorkirr, MC Waverlords, named valedictorian for Simshore High School's 1963 commencement. Woodard heads a class led by 44.00 avenue HS Ally Guay at 36H Hoerine, with Bob delivering the commencement address at 8 p.m. on May 20, 1963.

Glenda Woorkirr tRieior Ami Ales MC Waverlords Valerian Seniny “Chass Simshore Derry Crassacients Woodard Ally Guay Bob pSimehorn High School Eo Ndhiy

Judge Dawkins Assists Circuit Court in July Elimination Plan

A distorted report notes Judge Dawkins will assist Circuit Court during July in a plan to eliminate a leckler dur ing July in New Orleans. The docket lists Jaime J. W. Ayces of the rout of appeals at Shreveport and Judge Herrell Aten of Winn Field. The court recessed and did not interfere with the Lincoln Union tod, with unclear statements about estates and property.

Dirniet Junge Dawkins Tica al Pavish New Orleans Leckler Jaime J. W. Ayces Appeals Shreveport Herrell Aten Winn Field Neil Toly

Simsboro in Regional Play Victory Highlighted

Simsboro reached the regional playoff scene with a strong drive led by Jimimy Jones who scored for the team, while Phil Walley contributed multiple baskets. The squad faced tight defense and controlled much of the pace as they advanced, with teammates supporting through key drives and rebounds.

Pioniit Simshire Jimimy Jones Phil Walley Sinvshinney Dude Sourvetty Dee Teinton Ely al Nateni

Phil Lawson Repeats Second In Nation in Math

Ruston High School junior Phil Lawson placed second in a national mathematics division at a Seattle event on May 4. The ceremony awarded Lawson a sterling silver pedal and a display of his exhibit works. Donnan Garnet accompanied Lawson as advisor for the Ruston team in Seattle.

Phil Lawson Ruston High School Science Syiv Seakin Washington Antoni Malely Tom United States Winchake Tryna Osevern Ferelin Tie Lah Sladeling PHS Electronic Wwe Donnan Garnet Ruston Efigl Schad Phil da

Inspection Of Fire Fighting Machines Held

Forest officials conducted a recent inspection of parish fire fighting equipment at Woodworth and the ignite dev Site Fares near Woodworth. Mechanics reported the gear in generally clean, operable condition though some items needed upkeep to meet a 140 point standard. riders urged proper maintenance to ensure effective forest fire response and avoid state forest penalties.

Kinenln Stedde Stein Woodworth Cibson Regorteas Weday Lewisiana Forestry Commission Gmnual Lest Doeleek State Forest Frank Andrews Wilson Thomas Allen Aiink Monday Enderee

National 4.0 Week Celebrated By Hico Club

Week held by the Dies Chay at the slab house on May 3 with sixteen members and five others present. Games were played under the guidance of Mrs. Wl oL. Siecart.

Hico Club Dies Chay Twitty Umedor Mus Siecart

Near Rustom Mian Car Overturns Into Pit Near Ruston

Doyle Canville of Hedge sustained possible broken ribs when his small foreign car overturned in a pit along U.S. Highway 147 south of Ruston. He was trapped under the overturned vehicle for about two hours before rescuers freed him. He was taken by ambulance to Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston in critical condition.

Doyle Canville Hedge U.S. Highway 147 Canville Ailp Cick Ruston Ae Ph Volouele Irene Smith Negra Sunts Conville Se Esta Linegky General Depts Wilpatricks Jacoly General Hospital Allie Geal Thursby

Wimberly Former State Official Dies After Illness

L Wimberly longtime Louisiana public works director and former House speaker died after an illness near noon. He left a wife and several children, with survivors including a Baton Rouge sister and a Winterly relative. Funeral services were held at Conger Funeral Home with interment in the local cemetery.

AROST Rielaed Leche Bark i. Leaky House Haw Long Lang Louisiana House Grirlaw Loreis Winberly Catia Jy Biehmond Mary Uf Baton Reuge Jush Win Berly Avere Pou Conger Peyton Byviak Aedin Winn

Recipients of French Awards Are Revealed

A report from the Division of the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Lodislandh notes a recent gathering in the Faculty Lounge of the Haydish Building to honor recipients of the French awards. The ceremony highlighted several individuals recognized for achievement in French studies.

Amet Akin Stanents Lodislandh Haydish

FHA Officers Installed At Ruston High

New officers were installed at Ruston High School for the Future Homemakers of America. Camille Duchesne elected president. other officers include Anita Shady, Dianne Tearys, Linda Delreas, Roganne Wylie, Sherry Carley, Dot Kirby, and Margaret Ann Sumrall. Past president Lynd Wright and colleagues were honored.

Camille Duchesne Clus Anita Shady Perolayy ARN Dianne Tearys Linda Delreas Papued Roganne Wylie Parliaaentian Sherry Carley Dot Kirby Maergaret Ann

Philosophical Society Final Meeting Set for May 10

The Tech Philosophical Society announces its final meeting of the spring semester on May 10. William Walker of the Department of Ravi Seietecey will present An Epochal Geeade in Western Culture 1820s. Officers will be elected, coffee served, and members urged to attend. The gathering begins at 6:06 p.m. in the Tai bry on the second dove of the Mustouritebiens.

Tech Philosaphrival Society Philip A. Walker Department of Ravi Seietecey Amerie Ho Prograoe Noremenbiers Tai Bry

Trout Steam New York Cupli Americans Eat About 10 Million Panis

The Fishery Council reports Americans consume about 10 million pans of state bought wet animals annually. Most come from Denmark and other lands, while producers like Menta A Peron are increasing output steadily.

Fishery Council Denmark Deipin

Winners of bank prizes for French language and literature

Gay Rice Ingram and Mary Nesbit Ars Iaghin received bank prizes for excellence in French language and literature in a ceremony. Honorees included Miss Nesbitt, a Baston High School graduate, majoring in English with a minor in Frencht. Attendees named include Oneil Richy, Glynn Jugeam, Charles Lewis, Karim Adil, Charlys Heck, Sunny Ligne, and Charlotte Lowery among others.

Gay Rice Ingram Mary Nestiit Iaghin Tnluale Tide Arcently Frenehs Miss Nesbitt Frenett Baston High School Honerves Oneil Richy Me Hiken de Chu Thain Glynn Jugeam Charles Lewis Karim Adil Auth Dannion Charlys Heck Cee Jess Sunny Ligne Lied Carel Mckinley Charlotte Lowery An Pens van Rossum

Tommy James Named Chairman of Peach Fete Parade

Tommy James will chair the annual Peach Fete Parade to be held Friday at 3 PM. The procession includes members of the Wuston Junior and Mrs. 3 A Murgess and honors prize winners such as Mrs. Cigile Mare nett and Mrs. V Wilivabrih Ann Napper. Refreshments will be served. plans call for 500 people to attend with cars and marching units invited, overseen by Clarence Fualk and aided by Meg Rimes and Mr. Itialant for lineup and mass formation.

Tommy James Wuston A. Murgess Cigile Marenett Vwilivabrih Ann Napper Wayne Hauck Frank Eking Maulesfeave Ald Hare Clarence Gray Tank King Wayne Touck Stewart Ant Clyle Minnalt Kay Id Falters Gras Eligareth Aor Appey Dewey Harris Moule Heard Wi Tt. Stewart Holland Vwouek Clarence Barham J. Bess Abs C.J Ahe Chamber of Commerce Clarence Fualk Sid James Meg Rimes Itialant

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