Lincoln Enterprises Growth Elevates Lincoln Parish Workers
Lincoln Enterprises, Inc began in 1956 in Ruston and Lincoln Parish, expanding from a two-man start to over 130 local staff. The firm primarily makes portable barbecue pits, brasiers, and luggage cases, with pay up to 25 percent higher than initial levels. Key employees, including Karl Henry, Talmadge Frazier, Pete Murphy, Tay Chapman, Willian Jenkins, and Leo Reynolds, advanced from general roles to foremen, leadmen, and department heads as production expanded.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Karl Henry
Jeachman
Talmadge Frazier
Teadran
Foremilli
Pete Murphy
Wits
Louisiana
Rustini
Forwimnia
Tay Chapman Wisl
Suide
Jeadman
Willian Jenkins
Uist
Tess Department
Simsboro Graduates Awarded Honors At Commencement
Carolyn Carroll and Robert Lewis received American Legion Awards for Meritorious Service at Simsboro High School commencement. Gracie McCray, valedictorian, earned a Louisiana Tech scholarship and delivered the principal address. DAR Good Citizenship went to Carroll. Miss Simsboro 1958 and former Girl State delegate. Local pastors spoke. awards presented by Principal James Napper.
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Carolyn Carroll
Richmond Carroll
Robert Lewis
Gradey Lewis
American Legion
L. J. Fox
Louisiana Tech
Simsboro High School
McFarland-MecCallum
American Legion’ Post
Benioy-alass
Gracie McCray
Alf I McCray
Louisiana ‘Tech
David Brown
Wayne Dring
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gifl
Miss Carroll
Dates Change In Ruston Day Camp Schedule For June 9 13
The Ruston Day Camp, overseen by the Pork Aid Recreation Board, announced new dates June 9 through June 13 as explained by Eddie McLane. He noted a prior misunderstanding about Phillips School closing dates and said coaches from Texas University and Northwestern State could attend and teach, with benefits for Methodist Home students.
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Ruston
Pork Aid Recreation Board
Eddie McLane
McLane
Phillips
Pexas University
Northwestern States
Methodist
MelLane
Choudrant Church Homecoming Scheduled for June 16
Choudrant Church has announced a homecoming event on June 16 at Clengint Grave Baptist Church. The pastor and church members invite farmers, rmers and friends to attend the noon picnic following services.
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Sale Huge Success
The McFarland-McCallum Unit No. 2 of the American Legion Auxiliary reports a May 24 Poppy Day sale in Ruston netting 125 dollars for veterans welfare. Chairmen Sadie Hendricks and A H Henderson led a group including Mrs Ragandom and Mrs Delany, with teens Loyce Garrett Judy Odom and others assisting. Reagan Odom, five, was the youngest seller. The organizers praised local support as vital to honoring veterans sacrifices.
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McFarland-McCallum Unit No. 2
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruston
Sadie Hendricks
A. H. Henderson
Ragandom
Andie Mae Delany
Nancy, Lee
Grady Jones
C.C. Neilson
Fred Ponder
Bertha Colvin
Loyce Garrett
Judy Odom
Renee LaRue
Linda Wright
Carolyn Pratt
Fredrica Ive
Reagan Odom
Lincoln Parish
Mrs. Hendricks
Champs Show Brings Lions Club Benefit to West Monroe
The Champs make their Louisiana debut at West Monroe High School on May 31 at 7 30 p m in a show benefiting eyeglasses for the underprivileged. They feature Tequila and two new records El Rancho Rock and Midnighter. Tickets are 1 00, available at local stores or at the door.
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Tequile
Aime, I
Louisiana
West Monroe High School
West Monroe
The
Lions
Twenty One Honored At Grambling Graduation Day
Grambling College lists 21 high honors graduates among 173 candidates for Sunday June 1 commencement at 2 00 pm Abram Videre leads the parade of scholars with highest honors Minor in physical education Videre to receive Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Seniors include Mary L Frederick Gwendolyn C Brooks Lucille Jenkins Toby Z Richard Louis C Thomas and others Retired Pine director of the General Public Boards and former assistant director of the Southern Education Foundation will be featured speaker at the convocation.
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Grambling College
College Uereta
Abram Vittere
New Theria
Law
Videre
Mary L. Frederick
Gwendolyn C. Brooks
Lucille Jenkins
Toby Z. Richard
Louis C. Thomas
Wille James Wright
Evelyn B. Griffin
Orabee Jackson
Hamp J. Smith
Earnest W. Brown
Wilbert Bolen
Biby Joyce Goree
Ethel Many Jackson
Betty J. Lollie
Mable Todd
Turitt Lowers
Ruby OS
Washington
Oby Pete
James Beard Verna
Cael Rohwer
Winibus
de Bred McCuistion
Prairie Grove
Ark
Pinld
Hyrtined
Southern Education — Foundation
Summer traffic plea praises safe driving habits
The article emphasizes driver responsibility in speed control, noting traffic engineers set safe speeds and markings, but stresses individuals must obey signs and signals. Chief Gibon and Oshon urge drivers to consider how much time speeding saves and to drive with care as summer brings more children and vacation travel.
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Htt
Gibon Gaid
Oshon
Quitman High Class of 1958 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Quitman High School marked commencement May 27 for the 1957 58 graduating class. Valedictorian Sherry Ponder Atkins led with high marks, Salutatorian Billy Webb Gunter close behind, as students including Avis Anderson and Johnnie Atkins were listed among the class. World War I and Korean Veterans officers were elected by Post 4317 of Jackson Parish for years. A national fire loss estimate noted North American fires causing about 50 million dollars in damage.
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Quitman High School
Sherry Ponder Atkins
Billy Webb Grnter
Sherry
Billy
Quitmah High School
Avis Anderson
Sherry Atkins
Johnnie Atkins
Kenneth Blalock
Gwendolyn Blalock
Billie Faye Culpepper
Billy Gunter
Peggy Atkins
Lulian Duck
Doris Hilbert
Virginia Cuil+ feth
Josie Hammerids
Dennas Lyles
Jessie Norred
James Thrifth
Clyde Upton
Paul Wilsworth
Samuel Lampkin
Sidney Carr
Dean Washam
Jackson Parish
Con Inander
George T. Keys
William S20 Lucky
Dickie Advocate
Prentiss Tammonds
J.B. Wilson
Flarry Lee Jones
North America
Tional Fire Protection Association
Edwin Brown
Veterans of Estimates
Senator seeks proxy voting in Louisiana credit unions
Letter to the editor condemns Senate Bill 158 proposing proxy voting by share amount. Authors argue the measure would destroy democratic one member one vote and misrepresent credit unions. Also thanks readers for condolences on the death of Mrs. E. S. Stuckey, naming several locals and organizations.
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Louisiana Senate
Senate
E. S. Stuckey
Misc For Sale Furniture Bargains
Classified line lists bedroom Sultan set dinette suites and mattresses offered at low prices. Includes two piece living room suites and springs with savings on furniture items.
Congress Faces Pressure as Foreign Aid Bill Upsets Lawmakers
In a tense session Rep Passman noted executive pressure and propaganda influence. hearings pause until pressure subsides and legislators can act freely. He warned the foreign aid bill, potentially hundreds of billions, requires careful scrutiny and targeted funding. The remarks reflect concerns over how funds are requested and allocated amid broader political lobbying.
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Priéssure
Tinteas
Executive
Itd
Congress
Ehniath
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