Farm City Week Proclaimed by Ruston Mayor
Mayor T C Beasley proclaims November 21 to 27 as Farm City Week in Ruston to foster rural urban understanding. The observance includes luncheons farm and city visits and school programs, supported by LSU Extension agents and local committees as part of a national effort by Kiwanis International and 6000 communities.
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T, GC. Beasing
Zuston
T. T. C. Besley
Ruston
Ust
T. C. Beasley
Nation
Rustan
United States
Canada
Civ
Seaman Aanpp
Louisiana State University
LSU Agricultural Extension
America
Desae Rees
Tha
Kiwanis International
Negroes Plead Guilty To Theft In District Court
Two Negro women Josie Washington and Chara Beasley pled guilty in District Court after previously pleading not guilty. They had been jailed last June with another pair for shop lifting from Rustow stores. The trial of Elizabeth McEntee and Joe Beard was reset to April 1959. Beasley received five years in Angola prison. Washington got standard hard labor terms. Judge J. R. Dawkins imposed the sentences.
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Josie Washington
Chara Beasley
Charles Barham
Pir
Rustow
Elizabeth McEntee
Joe Beard
Clacy Beasley
Angola
J. R. Dawkins
Hemenway-Lawson Formal Opening Set Today
Hemenway-Lawson Furniture announces a formal opening in Ruston with a mammoth sale and prizes. store manager Roger Linson says the Ruston shop joins 12 Hemenway locations in Louisiana and eastern Texas. a free Sealy Posturepedic set and major appliances draw customer interest during the event.
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Hemenway-Lawson
Mammoth Sale
Hemenway-Lawson Furniture Company
Roger Linson
Lawson Furniture Company
Ruston
Hemenway's
Shireveport
Hemenway
Louisiana
Texas
Citie
Aunamoly Furniture
Linwsern
O'Keefy & Merritt
Lawson
Lawson Murniture
Dubach Senior Play To Be Presented Tomorrow Night
The Dubach Senior Play titled Cupid in Pits will be presented tomorrow night at the school. Cast members include Singletany Wooedie Cooper, Jean Bowers, Linda Pearson, Des duis Jedieia, Jimmy Tex Gotan, Donice Biowy, and several others.
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Dubach
Hohly Sharp
Donald Colvin
de Jores Hithery
Richard Brown
Dlavel Kmesles
Patsy Shiep
Ww. O
Buywell
Referendum Set On Marketing Quotas For Cotton Crop
Lincoln Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Chair A B Laranee announces a December 15 referendum for upland cotton marketing quotas for 1959. Eligible voters are 1958 upland cotton producers. two thirds approval triggers quotas and penalties, with Choice A or B price-support outcomes, or no quotas if disapproved by one third.
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Nation
A. B. Laranee
Lincoln Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committe
Larance
Choudrant Man Dies By Own Action In Shooting
Bell Jones 38, a resident of Route two Choudrant, shot himself at home Monday afternoon. He was admitted to Rush iton hospital about 2 30 am and died at 4 30 am. No motive given. wounds self inflected. No further information available.
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Bell Jones
Route Two
Choudrant
Rush Iton
Jones
Final Rites for Mrs Shadow in Ruston
Mrs Myrtle Shadow 4 ten time resident of Ruston died Tuesday morning at Thoris Bimbell clinic Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Methodist with Rev R ot Branton officiating assisted by J H Morris Interment in Greenwood cemetery under Darbys Funeral Home Ruston She is survived by husband Glenn Shadow owner of Ruston Goya Cala Bottling Co Employees at Cara Cala company served as pallbearers
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Myrtle Shadow
Ruston
Thoris- Bimbell
Trinity Methodist
Ruston Goya-Cala Bottling, Co
Cara-Cala Company
4 H CLUBS PICNIC A SUCCESS IN LINCOLN PARISH
4 H clubs and parents attended the annual picnic at Huston High School in Lincoln Parish. Jo Ann Stewart presided, with remarks by Thy Rostron and Wharter of Huston High. Awards honored participation, and the day included songs, refreshments, and games at the Youth Center.
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Anni
Saturlay
Hustonigh School
Jo Ann Stewart
Parathy Rostron
Ruston High School
Leary Ag Distine Wharter
Huston High School
W. K. Aswell
Choudtrant
Dermans
Lincoln Parish
Ruste High School
Movelle Enamens
Linenty Pavish
Uurasiott
Mivoiens
Tate Cole
Mies
Fie
Mann Stvetlay
Focus Facters
Perticipaion
Auinit
Mes
Gordon Lowery Dies Rites Held Tuesday
Gordon Lowery 87 retired farmer died at Pilgreen's Nursing Home Ruston after a long illness His home was in Lillie where he belonged to Union Grove Baptist Church Funeral was at Union Grove Baptist Church at 3 pm officiated by Rev M R Ratnbolt and Rev Samuel Harris Burial in Union Grove Cemetery Kilpatrick's Funeral Home directed. He is survived by daughter Mrs Gladys Holland Yokohoma Japan son James Db Lowery of Lite four brothers Ellis Ben Mason and Jacob Lowery Bernice Monroe.
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Gordon Lowery
Pilgreen's
Ruston
Mr. Lowery
Lillie
Union Grove
Union Grove Bapsis
M. BR. Ratnbolt
Samuel Harris
Union Grove Cemetery
Kilpatrick
Mgr. Lavery
Gladys Holland
Yoskohima
Japan
James Db. Lowery
Ellis
Ben
Mason
Jacob Lowery
Bernice
Monroe
DAR Essay Contest Announced For Local Students
The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor an annual DAR Essay Contest for sixth to eighth grade students. Topics include Theodore Roosevelt and related themes. Deadline January 10, 1958. Miss Bain Winanaugh of Ruston won a Gold History Medal. several certificates were awarded. Contest aims to foster patriotism and understanding of democratic government.
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BVMH
Theadoxe Roosevelt
Dent
Teave Tegne Jach
Bat Winanaugh
Rustan Vigh
DAR
Bordelon
John B. Rogers Co Outlines Plans For Celebration
John B. Rogers Co describes organization details for a large commemorative celebration tied to an anniversary. A 49 member committee will oversee divisions including Spectacle, Hospitality, Revenue, Participation, Publicity, and Appealing Days. Volunteers, production staff, and faculty support are emphasized as essential to staging a high quality Carousel production with extensive committees and philanthropic backing.
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John B. Rogers Co
Tech
Poeh
Itf
Timoferstein
Hein
Dane Jug
He Opera Workshop
Merbers
John B. Rogers
Auigekis
Chaunin
Geneval
Historien Pragevain
Brosthers
Cal the Brush
Volles
Alen's
Pod Billbaron Court
Vilerhe
Ilvision
Caramittess
Radia Snd TV
Brotherhands
Avrisutliye
Liabor
Inlus- Uyaay
Welfare Grants and Assistance Explained By Lincoln Director
The Linco Parish Department of Publics Welfare reported 1769 recipients in September 1958 with total aid of $108,223.88. About 60 percent funded by the federal government and 40 percent by Louisiana state, per Welfare Director Mrs. Lillie G. Foster.
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Linco Parish
Former Ruston Man Gels Position As Conservationist
Former Ruston resident Hammell has been named Conservationist of the Soil Conservation Service in Alexandria. The announcement notes his past service in Utah and his long involvement with soil conservation programs, including leadership roles and local ties in Hol Parish.
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Ruston Man Gels
Hammell
Soil Conservation Service
Alexandria
Mlopicht
Agaieufiare
Mir
Hammelt
Fagustana
I Bo Martin
Mya Yin
Ate Peurmiett
Hisenti
Sail Conservation Service
Miaden
Menorial
Daformeatiors Hadlicer
Hiet
ROTC Awards Set For Thursday Program
ROTC awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday. Cadets from the unit will be recognized for achievements in leadership, drill, and academics. Supervising officers invite families to attend the ceremony at the parade hall.
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ROTC
Thur
Mrs Hoye Dies Rites Held in Frida
Obituary item notes Mrs O C Hoye aged 77 died at a Reston residence after a long illness. Services were held Friday at Wilodtrick Chine opel with AL Jobsson pastor of Raninvnuel Baylist empeh officiating. Burial followed in Douglas cemetery under Bilpatriek fumera direction. She leaves a husband Tyr Uvivodt yy thre and two brothers Ralph and Alfornt, plus other relatives.
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Qkpeo
Priday
Wilodtrick
Tyr Uvivodt
Uion Neavhe Fanvoe
Irvin Pilg Paistoy
Ralph
Alfornt
Columnbia
Joli Albard
Calfport
Peach Festival Association Meeting Confuses Text
The Peach Festival Association meets at an unclear location with garbled text. Named individuals AL W. Gabh OLiels and TL D. Burkiviter are mentioned alongside a president and Towasssa. The record shows messy OCR fragments about a festival, potential dates, and a celebration plan, with key actions and outcomes obscured.
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AL W. Gabh Oliels
TL D. Burkiviter
Canawise
Seniors Invited To Careers Day At La Tech
Seniors were invited to a campus careers day at La Tech with guidance from department heads and sponsors. The event at the campus theater featured panels and informal sessions to discuss opportunities and future pathways for students and high school seniors.
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la. Tech
Lotiskia Tech Bis
Fipsi Presterpenes
Borber
Lays
Soneed Das Fellaseeys
Celeestaaents
Aditi Paidar
Sena
Arkemdis
Bonnet Riesling Boss Nowk Gems
Nero Ak
Carpaediy Ete
Bern Aisked
Gasston i
Suidittes Cfee
Pop Enn
Winter Grazing Planted Early Extension Tips
County Agent F O LeVasseur shares extension tips on winter grazing planted early. The piece outlines methods, timing, and benefits, highlighting practical steps for farmers to optimize forage during cold seasons.
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F. O. LeVasseur County
Salvation Army Service Unit Set Committee Meeting
The Salvation Army service unit committee meeting will be held at Ted's Cafe with Deanh Weather and other officers present. Speakers include Rev. Troy and Judge Podlaces, with attendance by many civic, church, and school leaders. a goal of about four thousand dollars for local services is noted.
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Salvation Army Service Unit
Salvation Army Service All Board
Eer
Deanh Meather
Abe Abe
Pinsidney Laneh
Louisiana
Ste Hee Ae
Leh
Troy
Oes Cehairvin
Podlaces
Vivehairmany Ly G. Huey
Drencner
Gen. Harris
Fire Report Near Simsboro Warns of Danger
A forest ranger reports a fire south of Simsboro with flames and smoke observed in the Hod area. Fire danger remains high and residents are urged to take precautions to guard against spread.
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Forest Ranger
Simsboro
Migink Gibson
Dan Howell
Atshora
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Baliwater
Mays
Mabry
Treilam Street
California Avenue
Hemenway-Linwson
ASC
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Choudrant Negro
James Cook
Antarctic Circle
South Spolar
National Geographic Society
WU. S
Union
John P. Bean
Iiaibeth Sachs
Ah W. Lipsenid
Myria
June Patri
Chiatponin
Bis Colvin
Jimmy Ilan
Wayne Yas
Iol Watts
Carpenter Mules
Elena Up Vomiller
Patricia Vel
Mary Powter
Dorothy Rostren
Ihn Aesnes
May D Tulder
Do Ann Shewart
Wand D. Tilondin
Judy Delony
Patricia Maell
Mary Howler
Dorothy Bus- Tea
Blaine Banes Fallery
Wass
Jeni Sue Ted
Walla
T.s.u
U.S
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mordelan
Chayter Historiian
New York
Giordet Velie
Shirley
Ten Laney
Sally Bigelow
Wiekids
Cunning Stinson
Howard
Teton Tees
Lel Sauk
Hivibal Vnti
Boonie
Lincoln
Heeger
Disability Assistance and Co. Assistines
Lineal
Jarsa
Mos
Qanvaln
Inerensis
O. C. Flow
Terehonwits Reston
Peach Festival Association
Wie
Tan Prefects Pogtin Association
Cite
Platfast
Towasssa
Fasten
Peta
Balks
Sobie
Cannes
Abe Depenelinn
Aeiay
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Mbs Sonade Tk
Toney Euane
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Wosaen
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