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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

16

Survivor helps spare lives during wild kidnapped ride

In an exclusive interview, Mrs. Snodgrass said she offered herself as a hostage to prevent the two men from killing the Gibsland night marshal. The 1958 Pontiac carrying Douglas Booth and others sped along highway 80 after a jailbreak escape from Texarkana.

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Corinth News Clipped by Poor OCR Incomplete Names

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and phrases like Mr and pani dy and William fimait but most words are garbled. No clear event, place, or date emerges to form a coherent summary or identify individuals.

Ten Questioned On Shoplifting By City Police

City police questioned ten suspects in a shoplifting incident. Details remain sparse as investigators continue inquiries and gather evidence from nearby outlets and security footage. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

Miss Mitchell Heads to Local Beauty Contest

Senior Martha June Mitchell, listed for the May 23 event at the auditorium, is described by John A. Mitchell. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming, horseback riding, and a focus on poise and presentation. She stands two inches tall? and weighs 119 pounds.

Hassion Martha June John A. Mitchell Ammons

Peach Festival Takes Shape in Louisiana Plans

The Lowistima Peach Festival set for June 14 20 on the Tulston Cael Campus outlines Queen Divine Gem and Princess Peach contests. Community groups may appoint contestants aged 17 to 50 who are Louisiana residents, with eligibility details via George J. Nicol, president.

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New Foreign Cars Now Available at Auston Dealership

A recent importer introduces the Swrd i Volvo passenger car at Auston Dealerships. The four seat vehicle features European design, 80 mph speed, and simple service with a tiny eightylve horsepower engine. European prospects visit public showings to view the new cars and their advanced features.

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Practical Nurses To Meet Monday May 19

The Sinth District Practical Nurses Association will hold a special meeting Monday evenings May 8 at seven. at the Green Clinic. Nurses from Sheevepart and Wayne will be special guests for the meeting. Members of the Sales Executive Committee promise an engaging program.

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Banker-Farmer's Day Tour Promotes Youth Farm Education

Lincoln Parish banks and the Louisiana Bankers Association with the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas organized a Banker-Farmer Day on Thursday. About one hundred boys from northeast Louisiana joined a full day tour of the Sami Colvin farm to study practical agriculture. The event featured talks on farm practices, demonstrations of baling hay, and tours of barns and fields. LSU agronomy Dean Epperson discussed the role of education in farming, predicting continued advances for educated farmers.

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Hico Seniors Visit Bellingrath Gardens

A group of Hico seniors, led by Mrs Bill Smith and Aus Pat Ovason, toured Mobile visiting Bellingrath Gardens. They attended a beauty pageant featuring Miss Dauphin and other contestants while the senior class entries included Janice Lewis Patsy Foster Melba Woods Dorothy Bushs and others.

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Harriet Tubb and James Summers to Wed May 16

Harriet Tubb and James Summers announce their wedding set for May 16 at seven in the evening in Fort Chattie Avensis Mississippi. Tubb is granddaughter of Mrs ALG Tall of Tension. Summers, a Louisiana Shue University graduate, is stationed in Port Chatiee and formerly with Louisiana Polytechnic Institute.

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Theft Report Near Ruston Sparks Police Hunt

A small grocery store near Ruston on Highway 167 reported a theft of money and cigarettes Sunday. Larry W. Banks was arrested about 4 pm as officers pursued him, admitting involvement after questioning. Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department, Highway Patrol, and city police investigated.

Burghaury Larry W. Banks W. W. ‘Edmond Ruston Highway 167 Burghiry Sheriff's Department Tyfai Thuston Banks Lincoln Parish

Lincoln Parish Reforestation Increases 50 Percent

State Forester James E. Mixon reports growing interest by small landowners in the Louisiana Forestry Commission forestry management services. He notes reforestation by small landowners rising about 40 percent yearly, with 10 000 acres reforested last year and an expected 75 000 acres statewide next year if the trend continues. Seedlings cost 50 cents per thousand for the first five thousand trees, with later seedings available at a modest production cost. Contact parish ranger Dimedinely or a district forester to arrange help. district offices are listed in Tanmond, Obert, Ola, Minden, Monroe, Natchez, Deltuidder, Woodworth and Winnsboro.

James EB. Mixon Commission Mixon Vervier Louisiana Forestry Comumission Dimedinely Camimission Tanmond Obert Ola Minden Monroe Naty Chiaches Deltidder Woodworth Wintishora

Forestry Student Receives 4000 Award

Bobby Glenn Blackmon of Logan sport Louisiana received a $4,000 Forestry Scholarship from the Woodlands Department of Continental Can Co at Hodge. Debby Glenn, son of Mr and Mrs W J Blackmon, was born in Rosetta. The awards committee cited the six hour selection process after aptitude tests and recommendations. Blackmon said he felt honored to be chosen from a group of outstanding applicants and that the scholarship enables college attendance.

Bobby Glenn Blackmon Logansport, la Woodlands Department of Continental Can Company Hodge, la Debby Glenn W. J. Blackmon Rodessa Logansport W. J. Risckmen The Primitive Baptist Church Bobby Glenn Amon Hazel Avely Louisiana Tech Sturas Guidlance Center Paul Y. Burns Liu Forestry Department Lloyd P. Blackwell Louisiana Tech Forestry Department J. H. Kitchens S Association H. J. Malsberger Southern Pulpwood Conservation Assn N. W. Sentell Woodlands Continental Can Co Winion Bobby Grepn

Memorial Services for Cook Cemetery Saturday

Memorial services for Cook Cemetery will be held Saturday May 27. The cemetery committee invites attendance and to bring offerings. The cemetery, formerly managed by groundworks, is now cared for by a new caretaker. Services will be held biannually, before the third Sunday in May and September. Committee members include J. W. Coat, Othe Traglor, Baal Zackry, Dr Richard son, Mr. Cook, and Mrs. Wallis McCuilin.

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