Eight Candidates File For Seats On Lincoln Parish School Board
Eight candidates qualified for Lincoln Parish School Board seats ahead of the July 31 Democratic primary. Ward candidates include incumbents and several challengers, with one ward to feature four contenders. The same ballot also lists Democratic hopefuls for the Fifth Congressional District seat, including Rep. Otto Passman, Columba mayor Mrs. Guy H. Alford, Ragan Madd en, and Lincoln Union parish officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
FL E. Phillips
Simsbara
Democratic Executive Committee
Wu Ae de Ciallos AL Terrill
Ruston
Robert Colvin
Dubach
L. D. Allen
H. E. Morrison
Choudrant
R. M. Foster
Willard Barham
W. C. Barnett
Wide Harkins
Tistrict
Otta KK
Passman
Monroe
Guy H. Alford
Columbia
Ragan D. Madden
SNE
OPER
Disttet
Ragan Tlaladden
Lineal
Paris Democration Asceptive
Schoel Board
Iicemsents
Foster
Ward Seven
Dr L C Bleich Named Chairman Red Cross Chapter
Dr L C Bleich was re elected chairman of the Lincoln Parish chapter of the American Red Cross at a membership meeting this week. A large slate of board members was chosen including Ado DuFour as vice chairman Miss Edita Yarbrough secretary Mode Choate Jr treasurer Ray Talbot communications chairman and many others. Henry J Bisor was elected executive secretary and an executive committee was formed. The VEW veterans offered to establish a Red Cross office at the VEW home, an offer the board accepted unanimously. Riser was authorized to build the partition for the new office under his specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC. Bleich
Lincoln Parish
American Red Cros
Ado" DuFour
Edita Yarbrough
Mode
Choate, Jr
Ray Talbot
Howard Smith
T E
Tomp' Raley
Malcolm Hood
Melvin E Bretts
M. E. Kidd
Helen. James
Morgan
Ken’Whitaker
L. C. Bleich
Fred M. Hesbeck
Henry J. Bisor
Etncred
Bleich
DuFour
Yarbrouch
Smith
Mrs Nancy Wilson Rites Held In Ruston
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy M Wilson 87 of Douglas Community Ruston were held at Douglas Methodist Church with Rev J O Payne officiating. Burial followed at Douglas Cemetery. She died 11 20 Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. She is survived by seven daughters including Mrs Buddy George San Antonio Texas and Mrs L J Holtzclaw Ontario Calif. two sons Willis Wilson Carthage Miss and Walter Wilson Ruston. 33 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
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Nancy. M. Wilson
Douglas
Foute-one
Ruston
Methodist
J. O. Payne
Kilpatrick
Cinter
J. K., Fletcher
Choudrant
J. G. Vernon
J. C. Mount
Pelican Girls State Honorees in Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish announces Pelican Girls State delegates for Baton Rouge session August 21. Choudrant HS junior Glenda Warren Norvis named sixth delegate. alternate Dora Birdwell Leachman chosen. Sponsors include Lewis and Company for Mary Dudley Burkhalter and Lions Club for Billie Sue Laws. Festival features peach contests and a heavy group of nine, with Garden Club sponsorship and community events planned.
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Chondrant High School
Lincoln Parish
Pelican
Baton Rouge
Glenda Warren Norvis
Chondrant HS
Choudrant
Cliss
Dora Birdwell Leachman
A. A. Hedwgeneth
Ruston
Pelican Cirls
Linecdon Parish
Rustons
Pegey Tulialt
Lewis and Company
Mary Dudley Burkhalter
Pierian Club
Hildy Ann Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
Lorna June Smith
S Club
Simshoro
Billie Sue Laws
Lions Club
Ruston Grip
Edna Ruth Manevief
Charlotte
Ann Mabry
Barbar Ann Rary
Simshore
Helen Stephens
William H Thomas 14 Dies Here Monday Morning
William H Thomas aged 14 died here Monday morning after a period of illness He is mourned by his parents Dr and Mrs John A Thomas of Ruston La and was born May 22 1882 in Schuylkill County Honey Brook Pennsylvania The obituary notes his father 74 was once superintendent at National Cement Company Raeland Alabama and later served as consultant Since January the family has resided with the Thomases in town The widow Elizabeth Davis Thomas and her son George William Thomas of Birmingham and daughter Jeannetta Land of Auburn Ala survive They married March 12 1905 and recently celebrated their anniversary
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William H. Thats
John A. Thomas
Ruston
Schuykill County
Honeybrook
Thomas
National Cement Company
Raeland
Ala
Alyson
Ati
Lizabeth Davis Thomas
George William Thomas
Birmingham
Mes
Jeannetta T
Land
Aurburn
Truckdriver Held Over Missing Playground Equipment Heist
A 35-year-old truck driver identified as Murphy left Bossier City May 12 bound for Birmingham with a load of playground equipment. He was captured Tuesday night at Choudrant and charged with unauthorized use of movable property. The man, with no permanent address, was returned to Bossier City, authorities gave no motive.
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Bossier City
Birmingham
Ala
Choudrant Tues
H. 0
Murphy
Biven
Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Choudrant
Foster to Seek Re-Election in Local School Board Primary
R M Foster, president of the School Board, plans to run again in the upcoming Democratic primary. The Field includes Charles A Torey Ward One and Robert Colvin Ward Six among others. Willard Barham of Hienhurst also announced candidacy for Ward Seven, opposing Foster in a two‑seat race. Qualifying closes Tuesday May 1.
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R. M. Foster
Burton
Foster
Didney
Philips
Stinsbare
Hondreo
Cotte
Mie
Charles A. ‘Torey
Ware
Fosaf Wieo
Parish
Robert Colvin
Ward
Willard Barham
Hien Hus
Taesdiny
Mage i
Two Of Hinton's Poems Accepted By National Group
Meron Tinian adrcate two water world poems, both accepted for publication in the anthology of the American Key Association in Los Angeles. He was one of 15 Ruston High School students to have their poems approved for the anthology. Here are Vinton's: Seventeen's Love, Mystery of the Ages. Vienna Cemetery to Be Scene of Memorial Day Gathering May 30. Members will gather at the cemetery for a noontime meal with input from the Home Demonstration Club assisting with serving.
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Meron Tinian
American Key Association
Los Angeles
Ruston
Vinton
Seventeen
Vienna Cemetery
Vienna Cemetery Association
Buried in Lafayette Parish Resident Services and Funeral Details
A fragmented notice from Lafayette describes funeral services and burial for residents of the parish. It mentions individuals including Charles Sherwood and others, with references to Winnfield and Olu, and notes of memorials or acknowledgments among relatives.
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Sun Ji
Lafayette
First Home Demonstration Scholarship Awarded This Week
Mary Ann Glover of Cooktown receives the Lincoln Parish Home Demonstration Council scholarship. The $150 per year for four years supports study in home economics at Louisiana Tech University. She was honored for outstanding 4-H and home economics work as a Ruston High School student.
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Mary Ann Glover
Mra
David Glover
Cooktown
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Lincoeln Parish
Clover
Louisiaus Tech
Ruston Wich
Senior At Tech To Represent State At National Meet
SANDRA WOODWARD 207 West Maryland 18 years old 1956 Ruston High School graduate will attend Louisiana Tech in the fall for special training in modeling drama and talent measurements height five feet bust 34 hips 34 weight 110 waist 24 dress size 9 hair red eyes green complexion alive member of Kit Kat Klub Future Business Leaders of America 4 H Club and choir March of Dimes senior beauty at high school
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Sandra Woodward
West
Maryland
Ruston High School
Louisiana Tech
Kit Kat Klub
Future Business Leaders of America
March of Dimes
Nancy Smith
Glendale
Hobbins
Joyce Mathewes
Farmerville Road
Alpha Chi Omega
Tech
Shirley Speights
Westwood Hills
FHS
Sahamore
Sylvia Rae
Middlebrooks
Tech Station
Fair Park High School
Shreveport
Louisiane Tech
LSU
Wahaight
Pan Halenic Council
Honor Frashnan
Phi Mu
Miss Lincoln Parish Contest Rosters Adds Names
The Miss Lincoln Parish contest grows to ten entrants this weekend at Ruston High School. Nancy Smith of Glendale and Joyce Mathewes of Farmerville join Shirley Speights of Westwood Hills and Sylvia Rae Middlebrooks of Tech Station, each with talents in drama, singing, sewing, or business education.
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Lincoln Parish
Paris
Vonlésianys
Hincout Parish
Providence
Girl Scout Day Camp Opens In June At Ball Ties Camp
The Ruston Girl Scout Day Camp begins next Tuesday at Ball Ties Camp, running through Friday, June 1, with a May 25 registration deadline. Opening day includes a covered dish supper and an inspirational campfire program led by Mrs. Joe Sheppard. Theme “On American Heritage” centers on nature study, hiking, fire-building, cooking-out, and outdoor skills under Camp Director Mrs. Lester Garrison assisted by staff including Mrs. Joe G. Sheppard and Health Supervisor Mrs. Gerald Gray.
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Ruston
Anhelmeed Todas
Somm
Joe Sheppard
Ysezit
Lester Garrison
Joe G. Sheppard
Gerald Gray
John A. Moore
Jolly’ Hall
E. 0. Mor-gan
Joe Brothers
Nationwide Tour Showcases Regional Photo Winners
An expansive exhibit features prize winning photographs from the national contest. Photographers from Shreveport and Louisiana entries are displayed in the Geographic Society hall in Washington DC, with the exhibit opening Sunday. A nationwide tour will follow, highlighting standout works and the top prize winners as the event continues.
High School Graduates Footnotes on Local Jobs Outlook
Government agency projects abundant job opportunities for high school graduates this season. The report notes eased entry and entry-level positions across sectors, with emphasis on training programs and local employer partnerships to boost employment.
Sixth Annual Peach Festival Dates Set for June 15 16
Linater hosts the sixth Lonishire Dintedy Pestisat festival on June 15 16 under Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce direction. Louisiana festival officials announced a queen and princess contest with a single, never-married contestant required. Miss Sharon Horne named as gauge for the event amid hopes the program will be the most successful on record.
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Fae Nares
WY Deeauty
Hirst
Linater
Sicaly
A. Rotote
Louisiane Peach Festival Association
Gee
Golf
Mao
Ding Piri
Ruston
Commiere
Disie Rem VI
Pench
Lousiana Teoh
Sharon Horne
Joneghare
Poni de Hell
Decehters
Ds Ate Woo Kinhell
Austin
Pisin
Hattisinma
Gal
Sewell
Peach Festival Association
Cott
Poppy Day plans announced by Legion Auxiliary
The Legion Auxiliary outlines May 26 Poppy Day aims to aid disabled veterans and children. Mrs McCalum, child welfare chair, explains money from poppies funds child welfare and rehabilitation, kept separate for veterans and their families, with volunteers collecting on streets of Ruston.
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Mes
D. McCalum
Mme AN Mel
Avan Legion Auxiliary
McCalhum
Morse
Leigh
Ruston
Dolier
Aenicerean
Levin Aanilitry
J B Wilks Burial Held At Wesley Chapel Wednesday
J B Wilks, 61, West Monroe president and death of Mes, died Monday afternoon at his home. Funeral at Wesley Chapel in West Monroe conducted by Glen G Wright pastor of Cle Rouk Baptist Church Moorore. Interment in Wesley Chapel Cemetery southeast of Ruston under Kilpatrick Funeral Home directing. Survived by three sons and several relatives including Walks of Monroe Arnold Wilks of West Monroe and Dellart Wilks of Columbia Mississippi.
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D. Wilks
West Monroe
Mes
Ob Chandler
Choudrant
Funrer
Glyn G. Wright
Moorore
Wesley
Wilks
West Alameo
Ibn Giher
Monroe
Arnald Wilks
Dellart
Columbia
Mish
Sanford Riles Funeral Held In Ruston
George C Sanford 72 of Ruston died Sunday after a short illness at Ruston Hospital. Funeral service conducted from Darby Point Chapel Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev H H Thompson officiating. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery. Survived by widow three daughters Mrs Allen Williams Huntsville Ala Mrs Jean McCarty Elizabeth N J and Mrs Chester Littlewood Rochester N Y and one son George W Sanford Ruston six grandchildren pallbearers listed.
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George C. Sanford
Arizona
Ruston Tiospital
Darby Punt Chapel
O'clork
Thompson
Fuston Presbyterian Church
Forest Lawn Jemetery
New York
Sanford
Ruston
Laughters
Allen Williams
Huntsville
Ala
Jean McCarty
Elizabeth
Chester Littlewood
Rochester
George W. Sanford
John “Hey
William Hughes
Tom Bell
James Kavanaugh
J. L. Bernard, Jr
Ford Fallin
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Lincoln and
Union Parishes
Madden
Red Cross
Nancy Wilson
Pelican Girls
The
Business Ad Professional Weapons’ Club
Louisiana State University
McFarland-McCallus
Legio
Womens' Federated Garden Cluba
Louisiana
Amon
Southland
William H. Thomas
McLane
Spec Chamber of Commerce
Bob Pailin
Javeaus
y@uth
Ruston Jaycees
A. Barnett
Jaycees
Ruston Dagiac
Uhtansling Esteenship
Fallin
Hinton
National Group
Cla
Tiome Demonstration Club
Brofier
Seryvices Dar Co
Mb Convery
Mary Ann Gover
Beycettion
Louisiatin
Lovisiirva
Tee Amperinain Society of Agen Kurak
LaPhise Wies
Chase
Louisiana Arriva
Mneinewis
Jae Horuat
J. Miedony
Department of Agviel
Chiba Tech
Girl Scout
Arnest Dane Lot
Leniisiana Teeh
Creavant
Rabetof
Pestsay
Georaphic Society
Washington
Phausands
Sunda
Ballowet
Fisphi
Depeetme
Wyatt
J. B. Wilks
Wesley Chapel
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