Commencement at Ruston High Honors Six Seniors
Dr. L F Green presented diplomas to 109 seniors at the Ruston High School graduation in the auditorium. Six seniors received honors and other awards were presented to students by faculty and peers for scholastic rating, conduct, courage, and readership. Honors included the American Legion Award to Lillian Blowin and Billy Millen Shaw, Civitan Citizenship Award to Lillian Londin, DAR Citizenship Award to Hester Lu McFarland, and the John Phillips Sousa Band Award to LA Jian Bondin. Scholarships to Louisiana Tech were presented to Allen Guthrie and Robert Upchurch, while the LSU Scholarship went to BO Wilson.
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L. F. Green
Rustonigh
Focul
American Legion
Lillian Blow- In
Billy Millen Shaw
Civitan A Ad
Lillian Londin
DAR
Hsther Lu McFarland
Child Guidance Films Added for Clubs and Organizations
The Louisiana State Health Department adds six new films on adjustment and personality development from childhood to old age. Directed by M F Kossack these titles include ALLEN 15 MY BROTHER THT TO GROW WHO IS SYLVIA and PROUD YEARS. Civic clubs should mail requests to the health department film library 1434 Dryades St New Orleans 13.
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Lonsiana
Sylvia
Health Department Filmbrary
Dryades St
New Orleans
Colvin Family Seeks Permanent Reunion Site
The Colvin family plans a permanent open air steel building on the site of the old Unionville Church to host annual reunions. Leaders C W Calvin Eugenia Dawson Bill Bump Rodney Calvin Devil Calvin Pearce Calvin spearhead fundraising to complete by August 16. The project includes a 36 by 60 foot shelter, restrooms, water wall, barbecue area and permanent tables for gatherings. This site would serve not only Colvins but other relatives for picnics and events.
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Colvin
Colvins
Unionville
Fellowship Baptist
Unionville Chuvely
Savkine
C. W. Calvin
Eugenia Dawson
Bill Bump
Dey
Rodney Calvin
Devil Calvin
Pearce Calvin
Downsville Alumni Banquet Slated After Meeting
Downsville Alumni Association will hold an important business meeting on Saturday May 31 at seven o'clock evening followed by the Alumni Banquet at eight o'clock. Reservations may be sent to Mrs Justine Callingsworth Downsville Lucknay call Dowsville 554.
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Downsville
Alumini Association
Justine Callingsworth
Cknay
Marbury Files To Run For Lincoln Parish School Board Ward One
William Ardis Marbury Jr. announces candidacy for the Lincoln Parish School Board from ward one, opposing incumbent Courtney Reed. Marbury, son of William Ardis Marbury Sr., is a Ruston High and Louisiana Tech graduate in business administration, married to Virginia Lomax with daughter Becky, active in school affairs and past Ruston Chamber of Commerce president. He runs William A. Marbury & Co., Inc., a general insurance agency serving offices across Louisiana.
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William Ardis Marbury, Jr
Vaa
Linecoln Parish
Ife
Courtney Reed
Mr. Marbury
William Ardis- Marbury
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Virginia Lomax
Dallas Lomax
Becky
Marbury
Greater Tech Club
Louisiana Tech Alumni Association
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
William A. Marbury & Co., Inc
Louisiana
Lincoln Enterprises Tours By C of C On Site Work
Lincoln Enterprises plans and conducts daily Monday through Friday tours for Lincoln Parish and Ruston residents to learn about the plant work, employment opportunities, and building machinery. Ruston Chamber of Commerce handles arrangements. interested locals may join by calling W. W. Durden at AL 5- Bad.
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Lincoln Enterprises
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Durden
AL 5- Bad
Hale Walker to address Tech History Group in Ruston
Hale Walker, attorney for the City of Ruston, will present a paper on the parish’s legal profession at the Lincoln Parish Historical Society meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in Room 3 Lomax Hall Tech Campus. The talk honorsJudge L Walker and invites public attendance.
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Hale Walker
Tech Historical Group
The
Lincoln Parish Historical Society
Lomax Hall
Tech
Ruston
J -Rer
L. Walker
P O W Site in Lincoln Parish Becomes State Property
The Lincoln Parish P O W site near Ruston, 47299 acres, formerly a WWII prisoner camp, officially became Louisiana property at midnight May 22 1957. About 79 acres have housed a tuberculosis hospital for 11 years and will remain a hospital, possibly for other diseases. the site now falls under the state commerce and industry department. About 100 people are employed there.
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Lincoln Parish
Property of
Louisiana
Ruston
Overton [Brooks
State Department of Commerce and Industry
Incumbents File in Lincoln Parish School Board Race
All four Lincoln Parish School Board members with expiring terms filed for reelection. July 29 election date set by the parish Democratic Executive Committee. Candidates must file by 5 PM to qualify. wards 1 2 3 and 5 incumbents Courtney Reed L Nobles L M Napper TL W Green.
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Lincoln Parish
The
Parish Democratic Executive Committee
Courtney Reed
L. Nobles
L. M. Napper
Your 4 H Clubs Guides Game Bird Rearing And Stock
An article by John P. Bean discusses 4-H clubs, camps, and the rise of raising game birds in confinement for stocking depleted areas and for hobbyist interest. It emphasizes robust stock, reputable breeders, and rapid growth into mature, sturdy birds.
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Your Sr.Jr
John P. Bean
Gaie
Dhe
Turkey
Park and Recreation Board Meeting Announcement
The Ruston Park and Recreation Board will hold a meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in the Junior High School for all boys interested in participating in Summer baseball. Coach Fred Higginbotham announced the event and urges attendance.
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Ruston Park and Recreation Board
Fred Higginbotham
Correspondent For Leader Dies Sunday
I M McGee a ruston hospital correspondent for Leader dies at 44 after a 14 year illness. He had been a patient at Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital since April 17 172. Funeral from Ardoin Funeral Home Oakdale La to 10 am Tuesday with burial in the cemetery. He was a Baptist church member and survived by wife Ada Bird McGee a Ruston nurse and daughter Ade Fay Courrant with her husband in chaplain training in service. His cheerful hospital notes made many friends among patients and staff.
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Ruston
I. B
Thesia Iad
I. Meee
Ruston Tuberculosis Hospital
Ardoin
Oak Bale
Baptist Chur
Mr. McGee
Ada Bird Mectee
Ade Fayu Courdant
Myr. McGee
Mexican Hats To Identify Auto Salesmen Friday
Ruston hosts a public auto show with six dealers presenting 1958 models in Railroad Park Friday and Saturday. Salesmen wear differently colored hats to aid public recognition and to prevent cross selling, while registration for a $100 government bond prize continues under the park’s large beach umbrellas.
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Automobile Siesmen
Ruston
Jay
Railroad Park
Dew Cs
Alvanysi
Tran
Park Avenue
Mortland and Nicholson
Oldsmobile
Waltnes Lincoln-Merccury Company
Wilte
Legislators Plan Milk Bill in Louisiana Senate Vote
Louisiana Senate passed a controversial milk bill 24 to 1 to establish an orderly market and curb price manipulation. Opponents fear federal control and higher costs, while supporters say the measure protects small producers from large retailers. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
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Louisiana Senate
al Serieuiure
Estranged Husband Shot by Wife's Suitor in Vienna
Boty Wilteher, a service station attendant from Bornive, was shot multiple times in the abdomen at his ex-wife Patsy Ruth Wilteher's home in Vienna by Max Weir, a local man. Officials say Wilteher died after surgery at Ruston Hospital, while Weir posted bond and was released.
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Whar Negen
Oalamiyar
Boty Wilteher
Patsy Ruth Wilteher
Vienna
Wilteher
Bornive
Ang
Max Weir
Ruston
Weir
Mrs. Roberson Funeral Tuesday in Bernice
Mrs. Roberson died at her home in Bernice following illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Baptist church with interment in the Fellowship Cemetery. She is survived by four children and a husband, and the community mourns her loss.
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Mrs. Roberson
Bernice
Robinson
M. Robeesary
Eral Tome
Roberson
Dabaieh
New Bill Would Increase Cigarette Costs Across Louisiana
A pair of bills introduced in Louisiana aims to raise cigarette prices by cents per pack. If approved, the measures would divert revenue to fund state programs and public initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Savilly
Oregon Extension Tips On Red Clover Crops
Oregon extension notes discuss improved red clover varieties, soil health, and crop management practices. It highlights observations from county agents and researchers, including potential benefits for yields, root structure, and soil conditions under varied field operations.
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Oregon
F. ©. LeVasseur
Fatal gravel truck accident near Hico claims life of worker
Melvin Broxell, 38, a grader employed by Cunningham and McClelland Construction Company, was fatally injured today at about 10 30 am half a mile east of Hico when struck by a gravel truck used on a road grading job. He died after being taken to Ruston Hospital.
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Melvin Broxell
Hico
Cunningham and McClelland Construction Company
Broxell
Ruston
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Annual Fish Fry of VFW Set for Thursday Evening
Commander Don McCormack of Jarnelkbiet Post No. 3615 announced the annual VFW fish fry to be held Thursday evening at the pavilion. Invitations were mailed to post members and supporters. attendees were urged to respond promptly and bring guests to the event.
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VFW
Don ¢. McCommaet
Jarnelkbiet
Tris
Peta
Willis Goodgoin 90 Dies Friday At Hospital
Willis Goodgoin aged 90 died Friday at Heietot Hospital after a long illness. Funeral plans were to be held at Lineaby Parc with a service by Rev. Leer Minh. Survivors include Carl Willis Frank and AME Cieds Th Weecheane. Services in West By and Lavelle in Shreveport.
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Willis Goodgoin
Wilks OL Gonehgdiin
Hietot Hospital
Hana
Lineaby
Fas
Feddie
Ruston
Carl Willis
Frank
Lavelle
Shreveport
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