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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1958
Page
5
Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State clash in Shreveport at 8 p.m. on October 18. Tickets go on sale Monday at the Memorial Coliseum lobby with $3 reserved seats and early purchase saves parking and fair entry charges.
Louisiana Welfare chief Mary Parker announced the Ouachita Parish Detention Home in Monroe will close by year’s end due to budget cuts. She denied integration prompted the move, noting segregation facilities existed and accounting for the $36,000 annual operating cost. The Monroe Morning World reported signs of interracia l mixing observed by reporters, and City Judge W M Harper publicly rebuked the home director over such reports.
Ronnie Charles Turner, son of Mr and Mrs J J Turner of Ruston, was killed Tuesday near Recher Arkansas in a traffic mishap. Turner a member of the U S Air Force was stationed at Jacksonville Air Force Base near Little Rock. Details and funeral plans were incomplete pending relatives notification.
Ronald Caldwell and Jimmy Talbot of Ruston were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in the 1953 59 competition valued at about 5 million dollars. They join 10,000 high school seniors nationwide after excelling on the NMSQT test taken by more than 479,000 students in 14,000 high schools. Semifinalists may become Finalists after a second exam in December, with predictions of over 44 percent advancing.
Ruston VFW Post voted Tuesday night to telegraph Governor Faubus urging Little Rock residents to back his stand and defend States Rights and the constitutional government. Auxiliary Deputy Force charter members were named, with Dr. Jiarota H. Harris elected Quartermaster and Henry G. Riser resigning. The fair booth will be cleaned and ready by opening.
J C Penney Co plans a thorough remodeling at its Ruston store, described as a dress up job by manager W J Shatfield. The infant department moves from the balcony to the first floor, freeing space for women's and girls wear, new window displays are planned, and about 15000 dollars will be spent on redecoration.
John P. Bean notes fair time activities as Lincoln Parish 4-H members prepare exhibits and animals for the upcoming Louisiana State Fair. Junior dairy show participants return from Memphis with prizes, while members showcase calves, heifers, and vegetables.
North Louisiana State Fair Agro club announces a community hula hoop contest for ages 4 to 80 with first prize seven dollars fifty cents second prize eight eight and third prize a wine. Entries span age groups 4-8 8-12 12-90 20-80 with judging by division on October 8 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Korean veterans discharged prior to 1958 may apply for Muster-Out Pay under new guidelines announced by Chas. O. Courter Linch Parish Service Officer Oliver. Eligible veterans receive $300 if they served outside the continental U S Alaska or abroad, $200 if within the U S, and $100 for shorter terms. Officers will provide forms and assist in filing. veterans must bring their original Report of Separation for filing.
Ton Loursa Jones is 102 and said to be Lincoln Parish’s most enduring resident. Born in 1856 to a family that moved from Georgia, she has lived nearly all her days on or near the Farmerville Road area. Her memory spans Civil War days and emancipation, with relatives including Nora Jenkins and Levia Blackwell.
Clarence B. Dison dies in Monroe after illness. Funeral services will be at Liberty Church with Rev. O this officiating, burial in Lewis Cemetery under Kilpatrick's Funeral Home. Survivors include three sisters and a brother and other relatives.
Louisiana Department allocates 87 001 for 8.1 miles of black topped roads across Lincoln and five other parishes. Projects cover parish roads, designated streets, and improvements in Hornbeck Jenion Verna and nearby areas with SAGAR reimbursements and state aid.
Lincoln Parish School Board adopted the 1958 59 budget at a September special session showing expenditures of 112 690 81 above expected revenues and a shortfall of 449 000 from last year s appropriation Parish Superintendent Morel Chimons said additional state funds are sought An operating balance remains but little immediate relief appears possible and no remedy is in sight for the budget deficiencies
Henry G. Riser describes the American Red Cross in schools guiding youth toward responsible adulthood amid temptations. The article outlines five core ideas in the school curriculum and the Red Cross’s role in teen citizenship, health, and service to others.
The Chanvers Club at Louisiana Tech held a Tuesday night meeting in the Tae Theater withpresident Dan Cheroth presiding. The event included organize and planning for a defense in the upcoming fall Cuapeery Chub game at the Late Lavy School on December 5, with Miss upory dirk Tat and Miss Mary frogs answering questions.
County Agent Bhore Vahey discusses lime necessity and soil readiness in farmer field visits. The piece notes testing soil pH, lime timing, and fertilizer plans as key to improving crop yields.
Mrs Louise Hinton 48 wife of James Hinton prominent Ruston businessman died Wednesday night at home after long illness. Funeral services Thursday at Grace Methodist Church conducted by Rev Henry Blount with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Survived by husband and son Charles Minton four brothers and two sisters.
The Soil Bank program opens in Lincoln Parish at Parish Stabilization and Condition offices in Ruston. Farmers may visit to have annual rental payments set, bringing yield and production dates from the past two years. The program allows cropland to be removed from production for up to 10 years to improve soil protection and erosion control with annual government payments.
Reston High school hosts practice teaching by four tech students and several named participants. The event tests semester readiness with a full day of instructional tours and demonstrations led by teachers.
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