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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
5
The Ruston Daily Leader endorses 55 constitutional amendments with a marked checklist for Lincoln parish voters. It urges carrying the clipped list to polls and highlights approved measures such as tax changes, judicial districting, port and school provisions, and limited eligibility rules, while noting several amendments not recommended.
Reverend Harold Shirley, 32, pastor at First Baptist Church Yazoo City Mississippi, has accepted a call to become pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. The move unites his ministry with the Ruston congregation.
Kennon Goff son of Mr and Mrs A K Goff Jr was injured Saturday when his car skidded in rain and hit a tree north of Krote Springs He was treated for facial lacerations and transported to Ruston by a passing truck driver A revival at Temple will mark Rev Shirley taking pastoral duties December 1 with sermon December 4 He is a Meridian Mississippi native and Harvard College and Southern Baptist Seminary graduate The report also notes the death of Ruston teenager and Wallace Herbert Jr in a separate crash on Wesley Chapel Road July 27
The ninth annual Instrumentation Conference hosted by Louisiana Tech School of Engineering will run Thursday and Friday on campus. Speakers include Louie Chenarian of National Life and Helmut Maier of Perkin-Elmer with topics on pneumatic instrumentation, chromatography, and plant instrumentation. A Project Mercury film on Man in Space is shown at 4 10 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. E. O. Ballard 1 Dorado mother of Mrs Sterling Hood of Ruston died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rump Funeral Home in El Dorado with interment in El Dorado. Survived by five children: Mrs B B Wood and Dr E C Ballard Jr both of El Dorado, Mrs B E Bryant of Shreveport, Mrs William Jones of El Dorado, and Mrs S W Hood of Ruston. two sisters and 13 grandchildren.
Building permits total 693250 in the past week, per city inspector L E Williamson. Notable items include Louisiana Tecibrary addition 648000, several repairs and additions such as H L Wyatt residence 8500, Mrs RISD Glover 8005, and Alex Hunts Jr addition 3000. Small projects list carport, hangar, and miscellaneous repairs adding to the total.
Two cases heard by City Court Judge Fred Jones Monday resulted in fines. Yoseph Farmer paid 35 dollars plus costs for operating a vehicle in a careless and reckless manner. Maxine George was fined 15 dollars plus costs for driving without a license.
Legion Post No 2 launches a subscription drive across Lin Keoth Parish to fund wheelchairs, chairs, and kickroom equipment for area invalids. Commander Spears states it is not a donation request and notes full credit from publishers with delivery guaranteed. orders bear a letter of authority from MacFarland-McCallum Post No 2.
Ruston Broiler Producers shifts production to J and M Poultry plants in El Dorado Arkansas and Alexandria as Arcadia plant closes for four months. Western Hatcheries stays open. Arcadia plant leased to J&M Poultry Packing and temporarily shut due to lack of live poultry. J&M will study long-term lease. decision tied to near-term Arcadia production.
Leon Walker of the Louisiana Forestry Association told Louisiana legislators that the project engineering contract for Toledo Bend Dam was awarded to Forrest and Cotton Engineers before feasibility work began. He called the dual role irregular, noting a 5 percent fee could amount to about three billion dollars, and urged public scrutiny of the file at the Department of Public Works.
William Louis Bennett 53 died Monday at Ruston Hospital. WWII veteran. Funeral held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spears Kimbell Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Bob Gallas. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors: widow, mother Mrs L D Bennett of Ruston, four brothers Monroe Bennett of Joplin Missouri Coy Bennett of Gibsland Lester Bennett of Bastrop Elton Bennett of Ruston, and sister Mrs Iva L Broughton of Dubach.
Police say a 14 year old admitted to 15 or 16 burglaries after being arrested for stealing 60 dollars from a cash box at the Dr Pepper plant Saturday near noon. He later confessed to other break ins at local stores and a pool, with details on entry methods and items taken. The teen, whose name was withheld, may face juvenile court action as investigators link him to several winter burglaries and one more unsolved case.
Burlin T. Horn and Jack Luther, ages 26 and 21, allegedly bilked a clerk at Old Fashioned ice cream in Arcadia of five dollars. Ruston police broadcast a description of the men and car, leading Arcadia authorities to detain them. Chief C. O. Osbon said the scheme began with a $20 payment for a one-cent item, and the ensuing confusion left the clerk with less than the full amount. The five men face theft charges and are held in the city jail.
Ruston police recovered a Shreveport stolen automobile near Grace Methodist church on Tech Drive off Highway 80. Chief Osbon said ownership details are unknown yet the owner is en route to claim the vehicle. A motor fishing equipment rifle and documents allegedly belonging to the owner were found in the abandoned car, which was stolen Halloween night.
Jimmy Ridgdill 63 owner of Ridgdill s in Ruston died Sunday at Ruston Hospital after a lengthy illness Funeral services were held 2 p m Monday at the Episcopal Church with Rev Galheart officiating Burial in the Pine Grove Cemetery Survivors listed include his wife and children and relatives A memorial fund was announced for contributions to be given to Rev James Moore or Bert Riser
Mrs. J. C. Younse aged 8 died Thursday October 27 in a Ruston hospital after a brief illness. Funeral at Rock Corner Baptist Church at 2 30 pm Friday with Rev Kenneth Ward and Rev Bob Holloway officiating. Burial in church cemetery under Kilpatrick's Funeral Home Ruston. Survivors include husband two daughters Mrs Howard Revels of Dubach and Miss Faye Younse of Ruston three sons Charlie Will and Tom Younse all of Ruston a sister Mrs 8 W Goolsby of Ruston two brothers O H Hancock of DuBach and S B Hancock of Monroe five grandchildren.
Local residents report a rabid fox attacked property in Antioch and was shot after dogs barked at the creature. Mrs. Hood observed the fox near her home and, with Carl Smith and others, the animal was killed after it retreated under a building. Authorities note concerns about rabies in the area.
Mike Coplen three years old son of Mr and Mrs Max Coplen Rus ton was bitten by a stray cat at 3 30 Saturday afternoon The family doctor Bruce Everist has initiated rabies serum shots as a precaution as no one has located the cat The boy said the animal sprang at him biting him on the face The cat was described as a big light yellow tomcat with inch long hair If the cat is not found Mike will need the full rabies series The incident occurred while he played alone in the yard The cat ran away when Mrs Coplen tried to catch him and a later attempt near dark Saturday failed to locate the animal
Two persons were fined $25 each in district court for driving without a license. Judge J R Dawkins fined Effie Shyne and Essie Malcolm. They were the only two persons fined in district court this week.
The session notes the second meeting of the adult education program held at Rue Junior High. Intendent of Schools Mordile announces classes will run Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 10 pm. Teacher James Kavanaugh urges more enrollments, noting 10 to 12 additional participants are needed for those seeking high school equivalency.
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