Survivor offers self as hostage to save pair in wild ride
Mrs. June Snodgrass of Monroe described a tense highway pursuit near Gibsland led by a marshal and a former Louisiana official. She said she offered herself as hostage to spare the officer and Douglas Booth, while the two gunmen tailed closely and spoke in Spanish as they fled toward Florida. Police later pursued the escaped suspects, including Lonnie Cummings and others, amid an ongoing investigation into the Texarkana jail escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Rose
West of
Gibsland
June Snodgrass
Stouffeur Plan
Monroe
Texarkana
Texas
Douglas Booth
Ferriday
Louisiana
Marshall
Lonnie Cummings
Booth
Dewire
Corinthians Visit Brings Wide Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Ralph Roberts and their children from Minden visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Grady Bent and family for a long afternoon gathering. Several Hood and Ha Moot Rustum relatives attended with spouses and children. Mrs William Lugal and other local families were present as a revival was announced for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roberts
Veneto
Duces Andes
Ferenst
Cecil
Leonard Hood
Selvin D. Hood
D. Hood
Wong
Gray Brnnell
Lyon Roberts
Minden
William Lugal
Andy and Son
Sun Yel
Ins
Ray
Ten Questioned on Shoplifting by City Police
Ten individuals were questioned by city police after a shoplifting incident. The report notes uncertain details and provides limited names and locations due to incomplete text. Authorities continue investigations and review store surveillance.
Mi Olive News Summary Party Note
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Mi Olive and a celebration for giving BC a tea. It references attendance and a school activity but readable details are unclear.
Peach Festival Plans Advance Amid Contests and Local Details
The Peach Festival outlines events at the Tech Campus with a Queen and Princess contest. Participants must be residents of Louisiana and ages specified, judged by a local panel. Contact Conning Nleod, President of the Louistant Peach Festival Association, for entries and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Val
Dova- Geinard
Tech
Diske
Nak
Louisiana
Mtstir
Peach
Louistant
Conning Nleod
Asse
PMNAH
Buston
Tate
Miss Mitchell in Beauly Pageant Entry
Miss Martha Jane Murcost, daughter of MP Jub A Mito, entered Beauly pageant on May 23. The nine year old competes in costumes with horsehair aids and saddle gear, wearing brown hair, hazel eyes, and stands five feet tall with nine pounds noted from a local fashion feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Beauly
Alteamu Alhe Sens Seni
Mis
Martha Dine Murcost
Mowenl
Martha Jane
Jub
Mito
Ute
Sainte Uishruete
Angus
de Pontont
Panhunine
New Foreign Cars Now Available at Ruston Dealership
Holland Motor Company announces import arrival of foreign cars including a Volvo, inviting the public to view models with features not found in American cars. Cars are brought via Houston and Trias, with service in Eyvdnetk bay. The 85 horsepower engine highlights the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Holland
Houston
Trias
Practical Nurses Meeting Set for May 19
The Ninth District Practical Nurses Association schedules a special meeting on Monday evening May 14 at seven. Shreveport and Monroe nurses will be special guests. State Executive Committee promises an interesting program and urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth District
Practical Nurses Association
Banker Farmer's Day Caled Successes Tour of Farm
An account of Banker Farmer's Day events featuring a tour of the Colvin farm near Unionville, with youth participation, speeches by local officials including A. W. Thompson, and demonstrations of agricultural work. The narrative notes cattle, fields, and pine woods along the farm visit and discusses future farming ambitions and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Thompson
Furst National Bank
Orciy
Lama Mdvin
beVasseur
Ent
Pho Bays
Heir Bank
Hans Calune
Lincoln
Pavial
Pavish
Uae
LSU
Discus
C.F. Colvin &Sand
Hartiet Tubb and James Summers to Wed May 16
Hartiet Tubb and James Summers announce plans for their marriage on May 16 at Fort Worth Arkansas. The ceremony will occur in the evening with family members from Ruston and Bubach attending. The couple study at parish schools and military service details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartiet Tubb
James Summers
Buren Howe
Simmers
Fort Whatton
Arkansas
Arkansas, Miss Taubik
Hice Seniors Visit Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and Mars Pat Mason accompanied a group of Hice Seniors on a trip to the Gulf Coast. In Mobile they visited Bellingrath Gardens and Dauphin Island, attending a beauty pageant where Miss Dauphin Island was chosen. Students from the senior class accompanied by sponsor Mrs Smith include Pau Deason Janice Lewis Patsy Foster Melba Woods Dorothy Bushy Clyde Dion Jr Larance Moreland Stokes Cel Murphy Candily Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Mars
Pat Mason
Tull Coast
Mobile
Alabama
Tn Mobile
Bellingrath Gardens
Dauphin Astrid
Dauphin Island
Mrs. Smith
Pau Deason
Janice Lewis
Patsy Foster
Melba! Woods
Dorothy Bushy
Clyde Dion Junvid
Larance Moreland Stokes
Cel Murphy
Candily Moon
Theft at Ruston area store tied to highway 167 incident
A theft near Ruston on Highway 167 involved about 60 dollars and cigarettes. Police pursued a suspect who admitted to the theft after a roadblock and arrest near Ruston. Investigation by Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Department, Highway Patrol and Ruston City Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Iylay
Mustow
Banks
Ruston
Offivers
Lincoln Parish
Retirements Highlight College Reception This Semester
A Sunday May 418 hall event marks retirements of Richard W. Bryan economics professor since 1947, John EB McGee history professor since 19%, and Henry R. Mays Sr printing department head who will retire June 20. Faculty and administrative staff organize the annual farewell reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Bryan
Tech
John EB. McGee
Kenry R. Mays, Sr
Ivr
Lincoln Parish Reforestation Efforts Grow Amid Hunger for Seed
Lincoln Parish officials report rising reforestation activity across the state with landowners able to purchase pine seedlings through the Commission for Oceania at reduced costs. Foresters urge communities to plant as many acres as possible, noting state shortages and urging use of commission services for aid and planting plans.
Logan student wins $4000 forestry scholarship
Buddy Glenn Blackmon of Logan receives a $4000 forestry scholarship awarded by the Woodlands Department of Continental Can Co and Louisiana Tech. Applicants underwent aptitude tests and interviews by a committee including LSU Forestry and Louisiana Tech officials. Blackmon expressed gratitude and said the award will enable him to attend college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Glenn Blackmon
Logansport
Woodlands Department of Conthionmetal Can Company
Hodge, Lu
Bobby. Glenn
Gts
Hazel Shively
Louisiana Techdents Guidance Center
Paul ¥. Burns
LSU Forestry Department
Lloyd P. Blackwell
Louisiana Tech Forestry Department
H. Kitchens
Louisiana Heresity Association
H. J. Malsberger
Gen. Yeral
The
Southern, Pulpwood Conservation Assn
X. W. Sentell
Woodlaids Department
Continental Can Co
Blarkin
Boubby Glenn
Memorial Services At Cook Cemetery Set For Saturday
Memorial services will be held at Cook Cemetery this Saturday in May. The cemetery committee invites all interested to attend and bring offerings. Formerly a meeting venue for fundraisers, a caretaker now handles the grounds. the committee plans services twice yearly, the Saturday before the third Sunday in May and in September, with members including J. W. Cook and Otha Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Cemetery
Cank
J. W. Cook
Otha Taylor
Boul Zackry
Hill Richardson
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Tamun
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Lane
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Rand
Tom Fast
Vierna
Ogg
Thors i School
Henry
Howard Smith
Ruy Ig
Ruston Dunier
Schyean State Bank Corel
Cothey
Jimmy Hanna
Farmertstankers Clinic
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Jabs
First National Bank of
Colvin
Bankers-Fesers
Rustan High School
FEA
Dewell Ray Gandy
Ray Aycock
Olive News
Ates
Eni Muienin
Rm Fepat
B.C
Bere Regemuy
Holla Lshatyon Motors, Inc
Denters
Volver Passemen
Practical Nurses
J, WY
Sands Crocery
Wwe
Federal Korre
Dallas
Lankers
North East
Louisiane
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Prietion
Colvin Tarry
Unionville
Miss Harriet Tubb
Hice
Vstaft
Louisiana ‘Tech
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Fculty
Fureater
James Minne
Sana Sandon
Wigeryiwen
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Dugon
Minte Forester
Sine
Ocenia
Suvvernik
Acti
Vhusual
Oreestry
Saqat
Tity Press
Arber News
Afl
Burestey Cantmissiat Tresser
Forester
Commission
Ay Duman
Diwelin
Olin
Minder
Man
Lobby Fiends
Hie, Wind
WJ. Blackmon
Rodozen
Tally
Inter
W. J. Blackman
Primitive Baptist Church
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