Mem orial Gym Planned Here To Honor Bobby James
Ruston Park and Recreation Board and Louisiana Foundation announce plans for Bobby James Memorial Gym near the teenage recreation center beside Ruston High School. Funds from James family will aid construction, with the facility owned by the Louisiana Foundation. Bobby James, a standout SMU forward and All Southwest pick, helped Ruston win the 1956 Class AA title.
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Family Memorial
Bobby James
Ruston Park and Recreation Board
Louisiana Foundation
Ruston High School
Bobby
Park and Recreation Board
Lousiana Foundation
Ruston
Southern Methodist University
S.M.U
Ruston National Guard unit reshaped into Truck Co
The Ruston unit of the 199th Infantry Regiment undergoes state-wide reorganization announced by Adjutant General Major General Raymond Hufft. Ruston becomes Truck Co Transportation Battalion 199th Regiment with five armored personnel carrier companies. Current Ruston commander Lt. Col. T W R Johnson notes uncertainty about final designation though Truck Co is likely the official name. Officers listed include First Lieutenants Willie Vining Milburn Graves Billy W Collingsworth and Second Lieutenant Burl L Eastepp Jr.
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National Guard
Ruston
T. W. R. Johnson
199Th Regiment
Truck Co
Willie Vining
Milburn I. Graves
Billy W. Collingsworth
Burl L. Eastepp, Jr
Napper Proposes Major Lincoln Parish Capital Outlay
State Representative L. D. Napper seeks ten million dollars in capital outlay for Lincoln parish two colleges Louisiana Tech at Ruston and Grambling College five million dollars for each. He previously pushed funds to convert the old tuberculosis hospital to a hospital for retarded children. Additional measures include ten thousand dollars for the North Louisiana Fair Association capital outlay Lincoln Parish Fair Association capital outlay and ten thousand dollars for the North Louisiana Broiler Show and Negro Fair at Grambling.
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L. D. Napper
Auilay
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana Tech
Rustan
Grambling
Rep
Napper
Rep. Napper
Parfish
Lincoln Area
North Louisiana Fair Association
Recital Set At Tech For Thur Night May 21
Harry Thompson of Deadline will present a junior recital at Howard Auditorium on Thursday May 21 at 8 p.m. He will perform bass baritone selections by Handel MacFarlane Van de Water Buck and later Italian arias by Peri Respighi and German lieder by Schubert. The program ends with songs by English composers Keel Quilter Del Riego. Thompson is minister of music at Cook Baptist Church and will direct the BSU Choir next academic year. Gail Waugh of Tallulah assists on piano with two solo pieces Scarlatti and Chopin.
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la, Tech
Harry Thompson
Howard Auditorium
Thompson
Sameson
Orpheus
Ruridice
Peri
Respighi
Franz Schubert
Lovely Rose
Quilter
del Riego
Cook Baptist Church
BSU
Philharmonic Society
Gail Waugh
Tallulah
Sonata
D. Scarlattie
Chopin
PTA Co Sponsors Summer Shows For Ruston Children
The Ruston elementary PTA groups join the Dixie Theatre to present twelve Saturday Moybetime films for local youngsters. First show kicks off Saturday June 1 at 10 00 a m and runs to about 11 30 am Tickets are sold by PTA members in schools and cost 150 for all twelve performances. Films include Weidi Heidi and Peter The Yearling Robinson Crusoe among others.
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PTA
Ruston
Dixie Theatre
Cn Advance
Weidi
Heidi
Peter
Robinson Crusoe
Van Hook Recovering From Heart Attack At Ruston Hospital
B C Van Hook owner of the Huh is recuperating after a light heart attack at Ruston Hospital His wife Mrs Van Hook is improving but visits are restricted due to his condition He thanks friends for wishes during recovery
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B. C. van Hook
Huh
Ruston Hospital
van Look
Winners In Soil Conservation Essay Contest Announced
Dugdemona Soil Conservation District supervisors held their annual meeting at Spring Hill church to award high school essay contest winners from Simsboro and Ruston High Schools. Winners were Clayton Singleton and LaVell Singleton from Ruston, and Larry Kent and Richard Durrett from Simsboro. Kenneth Durrett of Simsboro oversees Lincoln parish. M. T. Culpepper hosted, Loyd P. Blackwell of Louisiana Tech spoke.
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Dugdemona Soil Conservation District
Spring Hill Church
Jonesboro
Lincoln Parish
Simsboro
Ruston
Ruston, High
Clayton Singleton
LaVell Singleton
Larry Kent
Richard Durrett
M. T. Culpepper
Loyd P. Blackwell
Louisiana Tech
Major Fox to Receive ROTC Review Today
Major J. J. Fox, U. S. Army retiree, will be honored in a special Air Force ROTC wing review at La Tech tonight. Nine outstanding wing members will receive awards as Fox, retiring after 26 years of service, is feted. The event, at 7 pm in Ruston High School stadium, moves to Howard Auditorium if rain.
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Major Fox
J. J. Fox
U. S. Army
Airy Force Rotc Wing
Tech
Fox
Army
Field Artillery
Army Air Force
Japan
Tuston
National Guard
Ruston High School
Howard Auditorium
Tech Zadels
Obo
Rabid Fox Bites Child in Culberston Community
Bevon Martin six year old son of Mrs Blan Maria was bitten on the heel by a rabid fox Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff's Department officers seek to capture the animal as Bevon is treated at the Thomas Kimbell Clinic. Lincoln parish Health Unit urges vaccination for all dogs.
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Bevon Martin
Blan Maria
Culberston
Sheriff's Department
Bevon
Thomass Kimbell
Lincoln Parish
School Board Hears Case Against Negro Bus Driver
Lincoln Parish School Board reviewed the case of John Willie Nelson a Negro bus driver involved in an accident when a tire blew out. No action yet. District Attorney Ragan Madden and Trooper Bruce Thompson presented records and findings. Nelson had paid a 850 fine for speeding. The board left the matter open for a later decision. Buck Green was approved to replace John Bean as Assistant County Agent.
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School Board
Lincoln Parish
John Willie Nelson
Nelson
Ragan Madden
Bruce Thompson
Thompson
School Taxes Are Down For Year 1959 60
Lincoln Parish School Board lowers taxes by one mill for 1959 60. District reductions include 4 mills for Consolidated District No 1 and 0.5 mills for Ruston District No 1. Parish wide rates cover principal and interest on bonds and maintenance, with district specifics listed and a note that parish wide taxes will be reviewed at a special election.
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Lincoln Parish
Morelle Emmons
Schnoals
Ruston
Sehool
Ruston Sehoor
Simshoro
Millhondran
Tiea
Tlopewell-Downsyville
Death Claims Mrs Susie Williams 81 Rites Held Tuesday
Mrs Susie Williams 81 died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Strange Whothie using Rev Terrell Lowe officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs We Gi Holson North Hodge My Alford Pullen Joneshar and Ales Chatto Cobb Clay two sons Lanna of dures ville and Lee of Hotkey a sister Mrs Mattie Johnson Jonesboro and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral directed by Edmunds Waneral Home of Stoneghborn.
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Susie Willems
Todge
Strange
Schine
Terrell Lowe
Edmund
Stoneghborn
We. Gi. Holson
North Hodge
Alford Pullen
Joneshar
Ales
Chatto Cobb
Clay
Lanna
Duresville
Lee
Hotkey
Alus
Mattie Johnson
Jonesboro
Death Claims Mrs. Mary R. Willis at 90 Rites Held Friday
Mrs. Mary R. Willis 90 died at her daughter’s home. She lived on Route 1 Ruston and funeral services were held at Darby’s Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Frederick Davey and Rev. Henry Blount officiating. Burial followed in Simshoro cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs. Ochu McCurry LaFeria Tex Mrs. E R Taylor Jena Mrs. J E Kornegay and Mrs W N Chandler Ruston two sons W C Willis Oak Grove and L W Willis Grand Prairie Tex nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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Mary R. Willis
Chapel of Darby
Frederick Davey
Henry Blount
Simshoro
Red Cross To Continue Swim Classes at Ruston Pool
The American Red Cross will run free swimming lessons at Ruston Municipal Pool from June 8 to July 24, weekdays 8 to 1. Periods span two weeks from June 19 through July 31 with beginner, intermediate, and junior lifesaving courses taught by Sunny Taylor and Mrs Patsy Tinsley.
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Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
Ruston Municipal Pool
Sunny Taylor
Patsy Tinssley
Wil
Measure For Use Of TB Hospital Has Won Approval
Delinquent tax notices published by Lincoln parish Sheriff Jess Riser inform property owners of unpaid taxes accruing interest since January 1. Sales begin June 17 and continue daily until all parcels are sold. Taxpayers may clear their names by paying taxes plus interest before the sale date. The article also reports plans to convert the old tuberculosis hospital to a mental retardation facility in Ruston with about 330 beds and 75 100 staff, work to start within 30 days, and Governor Earl Long's support for industrial use of nearby POW camp land.
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Jesse Riser
Lincoln Parish
Patton
Baton Rouge
Farmerville
Earl Long
Senate
House
Parish Hospital Bonds Sold to New Orleans Firm
Lincoln parish sold $800,000 in bonds for a new 72 bed hospital after a February election. White Hattier and Sanford of New Orleans won the bid with an average 3.821 percent interest over 21 years. Moody’s gave an A rating. funds match federal Hill Burton act aid. Site selection and plans to be handled by a jury committee and architects after site finalization.
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Lincoln Parish
White, Hattier and Sanford
New Orleans
White Hattier and Sanford
Equitable Securities Corp
Glas and Co
Ladd Dinkins and Co
Chapman and Cutler Chicago
Moody's Investors Service of
New York City
Eddie Evans
Moody's
Rites Held Sunday For Mrs Franklin
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Franklin were held Sunday afternoon in Ruston after a long illness. A Calhoun native and chief operator for Southern Bell, she was 45. Rev F J Davey and Rev Henry Blount officiated at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Survivors include husband Roy three sons Ronald Donald and Wayne all of Ruston and her mother Mrs Myra Griffin of Ruston.
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Roy Franklin
Kilpatrick
Ruston
F. J. Davey
Henry Blount
Greenwood Cemetery
Free Enterprise Assn to Organize Parish Chapter
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Association will hold an organizational meeting at 7 pm Thursday in Lincoln Parish Courthouse. President Thomas M. Barker says the group aims to give business a voice in state government for the next four years, and includes businessmen across Louisiana supporting free enterprise.
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Lousiana Free Enterprise Association
Lincoln Parish Court House
Free Enterprise Association
Thomas M. Barker
Louisiana
Pest Control in Livestock Tips From Extension Trips
County Agent F O LeVasseur discusses insect control under federal restrictions from the Miller Bill. Coral and Trolene require 60 day dairy and slaughter delays. young animals have limits. Roseatine is for dairy cattle. toxaphene powder may be used lightly. Fly control hinges on wall and building treatment. use Diaginon on poultry houses. string bait methods noted.
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Duckerlan
No Fires in Parish During Past Week
Lincoln parish recorded no forest fires in the past week as Forest Ranger Frank Gibson notes. He says the lack of rain and green grass helped, but urges caution in wooded areas since fires can still start.
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Lincoln Parish
Frank Gibson
Drivers Uninjured In Tuesday Heavy Truck Wreck
Three heavy trucks collided on Highway 80 east of Ruston Tuesday afternoon. Howard C. Williams of Dallas drove a Heavy Haulers Inc. rig and tried to avoid a pipe load, colliding with John D. Butler of West Monroe, operator of Twin City Gravel Co. The second truck struck the pipe, rammed the first cab, then crossed the highway, struck the gravel rig, and knocked off dual wheels before going into a ditch. Investigating Officer George Stone noted two hours to clear debris and no charges filed.
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Highway 80
Howard’ C. Williams
Dallas
Tex
Heavy Haulers, Inc
Castion
Th Highway
John D. Buttler
West Monroe
Twin City Gravel Co
George Stone
Ruston
Roadwork Bids Planned for Four Parishes in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE The Louisiana Department of Highways will open sealed bids at 10 a.m. on May 28 for four road improvement projects across Webster, Sibley, Union, and Lincoln parishes. Projects include resurfacing and widening work on state routes and local streets, with details for each parish listed by the highway director.
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R. B. Richardson
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