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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1958

Page

3

Four Parish Bills Hear by Legislature

Four parish bills were introduced in the House last week by Bowly Napper. They seek funding for capital outlay and land purchases, including the Louisiana Broiler Show and Fair campus, and for buying land for Louisiana Tech. The measures ask for various appropriations to support construction, equipment, and necessary property acquisitions.

Booly Napper Lineal Parish Napper Sioto Caenbling Callega Louisiana Board of Biquidetionn Napier Tnes

Eleven Graduates From Hico School on May 27

Eleven students completed their studies at Hico School Tuesday May 27, marking the end of the term. Local officials and families gathered for a small ceremony to honor the graduates.

Hico School Quitman High Billy Webb Gus Ted Sorace Missy Sherry Athens Nter Vlacidy Achoturhip Fowtutihty Daviiy

Delegates Named From Seleoat Jet Dattivan State

Students from multiple schools including Miss Thdee ates presented at Seleoat jet Dattivan state fede Debt oan thes erp i ages t. Very qetive Toahesb fairs featured 68 presidents te folie. Hovremikers et Yeeegea highlighted senior af tos area.

Pelican Rimsos Alise Nes Hanschter Hovremikers Et Norra

Safety Council Predicts 350 Highway Deaths

A Safety Council forecasts 350 highway fatalities this year amid ongoing traffic concerns. Local church leaders and community members express calls for safer driving and stricter enforcement as residents reflect on road risks and preventive measures.

Safety Council

BEAN.-Continued page 1 breeding and 4-H livestock plans

Continued notes on breeders and 4-H livestock projects. Mentions 4-H club work, registration deadlines for senior 4-H members, and upcoming camps at Camp Cathrine and Camp Weston. References to livestock project setup and youth involvement in 4-H activities.

Camp Cathr Wstinean Livestek

Mrs. Claude Simpson Hosts H D Club Art Luncheon

Mrs. Claude Simpson hosted the H D Club art luncheon with a business session led by the president. Attendees included Rin Strudel, Cathe Th, and several club members who contributed to plans for the ongoing LH project and scholarship recognitions.

Claude Simpson H.D. Club Wesley Chapel Cue Arnouao Mes Puunedin Titman Abium J." Vucker Fiurle Bains Mies Boyne Joe Blondin

Riser Mra We We Becarenideon Glub Meeting Highlights

The Riser to the Pemonstration Glub meets at Mrs N L Moncrief’s on Thursday May 2 with president Mrs F J Simpson presiding. Reports cover consumer attention, home management and family life. Mrs Blondin presents outdoor living plans while 11 members and two guests enjoy refreshments.

Mra. W Blondin

La. Peach Queen Plans Miss Dixie Contest Appearance

The La Peach Queen is set to compete in the Miss Dixie contest. Details include rehearsals and public appearances as part of the pageant events, with scholarship and merchandise prizes mentioned as incentives.

Peach Queen Lee Atkin Sosae Hodue Eeini Heers

Anderson College to Grant Degree to Paul Outts

Paul Donald Outts is set to receive a degree from Anderson College. The event includes a commencement with speakers and marks the completion of his studies, with details indicating the presence of college officials and a campus ceremony.

Paul Donald Outts Anderson College

Hico Seniors Prepare For Week of Final Tests

The Hico seniors plan a week of final test preparations and activities. Students attend prep events, host a party, and discuss plans with staff as they approach exams.

Hico Home Demonstration Club Meets With Twenty Two Members

The Hico Home Demonstration Club met May 5 at 1:30 PM at the club house with 22 members present. Reports were given by Tina Teaders and Mamie Lewis. Light refreshments were served as conversations followed a brief program.

Hico Vt Tinas Teaders Smetey Caumes Bans Me- Gee Mamie Lewis

Oubach High School Dean Rogers Trip Reflections

Students from Oubach High School recall a trip to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and nearby areas. They describe experiences, speeches, and social events, noting efforts for yearlong point sheets and extracurricular activity credits. Some names and grades are mentioned as part of the school’s end-of-year activities.

Baton Rouge New Orleans Ponehoowaine Tar i Catia Evangeline Jane Cerie Ries Fatlor Surchton Bridges Priscilla Ehudwolves Calvin

Armand B Ball Of Dubach Elected To Honor Society

Armand B Ball of Dubach named to the Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Bi by George Williams College faculty and seniors for scholarship character and leadership. Ball, a 1951 Louisiana College graduate with a religious education master's, previously State Secretary of the Royal Ambassadors. The notice cites the 1891 first woman lawyer Anna Christy Fall.

Armand B Ball of Kapit Dita PE Springfield College Museus Hanford M. Burr Kappa Delta Bi Mr. Ball Dubach High School Louisiana College Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth George Williams College The Royal Ambassadors America Anna Christy Fall Boston

Wesley Chapel Community News and Notes

Sympathy extended to Mrs Ada McGee on the death of her husband Mas EL McGee. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church sent 20.05 to the Coreboal Palsy Telethon. Welcome back Mrs John Mirlin and daughter. Mr Martin has been visiting. School will end soon for summer. Visits from Alvo and Mrs Russell DeLonch of Tusestoosa Alabama and Jp and Mrs Glen Strozier of Chillersburg. Attended Jo Ann Knotts production in Deyline last Thursday night. Jo Ann Strang to enter Tech in Sumter. Frances Andrews and Peggy Brooks and the hand went to Memphis Tennessee. Charley Best of Marshall Texas visited grandparents. Mr and Mrs RR Williams visited Mrs Williams at her father’s home. Little Miss Dianne Evans spending summer vacation with grandmother Mrs Earlas. Larry Dickson and t

Sam Strozier Ada McGee Mas EL McGee Weslby Chapel Coreboal John Mirlin Martin Alvo Russell DeLonch Tusestoosa Ala Glen J. Strozier Chillersburg Rube Beatty John Marfin Sam Strogier Jo Ant Knotts Deyline Nisht Jo Anni Valediatt Turin Tech American Legion Ralings Jo Ann Strang Teoh Dianne Evans Earla Larry Dickson

Local notices from Greenville and Monroe area

Funeral services for Gladys White Ragsberry of Monroe were held at Peter's Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. Lola Mae White Strickland plans a trip to Alice Texas carrying her daughter Gale for the summer. Various residents including Heid Griffin, Lavene Franklin, Lula Calhoun Smith, and others are mentioned with visits, travels, and local events.

John White Gladys White Rags Herry Monroe Wea Peter Memorial Park Lola Mae White Strickland Alice Texas John Loye White Lola Gale Hea Ruston Elementary Heid Griffin Fever's Piano Co Ruston

Griffin kin visit Julie Caroline Harper in Port Arthur

Evelyn and Beth Griffin traveled to Springhill on Thursday where they met for the first time Julie Caroline Harper of Port Arthur. Julie, described as blue eyed with curly hair, was visiting her mother Cherry Thomas and maternal grandparents Je well and Bill Thorian on the family place.

Springhill Fivelyn Beth Julie Caroline Harper Port Arthur Toxda Dair Samveet Julie Cherry Thomas Jewell Bill Thorian

Spring Music Concert Creats News From Ruston High

Attendees at the Ruston Wahior High School spring music concert include Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Wilks and family with Misa Patricia Wilks planning to start high school in September. Others visiting or hosting include Mrs. C C Gustafson and Mrs. J M Harrison at Vienna, Mrs. George Pankey’s garden party, and weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. R N Harris with Luther Abies and family.

Ruston Wahior High School F. M. Wilks Misa Patricia Wilks Jim McCullen Natchez Misa C.C. Gustafson Dr Beard C. C. Gustafson J. M. Harrison George Pankey Vienna Luther Abies Anderson Ruston Baxter Calvin Sara Jo Springhill Calvin

Memorial Day events and local notices in Vienna and area

Memorial Day plans include a covered dish dinner at the Club House and a cemetery service to place flowers. J H Williamson will take his son Virgil and his wife Thera May and family to Aiken for a week while Capt Robert Williamson and family serve in the U S Army. Mrs Elliotte Nelson reports her mother injured by a hatchet while chopping a chicken’s head. A J T Nolan dairy cow died from clover bloat. News of S G David's death at home after age 89 with funeral arrangements incomplete. children live out of state.

Memorial Bay J. H. Williamson Virgil Thera May Aiken 3. C Capt Robert Williamson U.S. Army Guy Alexander Ross Neill’s Shreveport Elliote Nelson W. E. Madden Simsboro J.T. Nolan G. David Sway Jie Jong

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