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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
3
A fragmentary interview echoes concerns about education, religious freedom, and government in Arkansas. A speaker advocating free expression urges protection of minority views while noting practical struggles facing families and communities in the 1930s era.
In Griffville Arkansas Mr and Mrs Griffithville hosted visits from relatives including C1 tev and the Westbrook family from Dogalit La over the weekend. Martha Lillian Willis of Epps enjoyed time with home folks as John Pullick, son of Mel and Mrs James We Tawaroof, faced a sad event. A grand jury duty was noted for someone in Jones.
Judge C A Barnett, serving two years as District Judge for the Second Judicial District, is reassigned by the Louisiana Supreme Court to the 22nd Judicial District effective immediately. The 22nd District covers Washington and St Tammany parishes. Barnett will base in Covington and keep Ruston as home, hoping weekend visits when possible.
Mrs. Jessie Riser, widow of Alec Tesser of Ruston, died Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Green-Mlegnager Funeral Home in Minden, with interment at Greenwald Cemetery in Ruston. Survived by two daughters, Mra. TF. Db. Jackson Lath Mes and Teanatle Tag Jak of Sladows, one son Manning of West Virginia, and four grandchildren.
Commander Don G. McCormack and Senior Vice Commander Lesear W. Harlan top Parell-Burt Post No 3615 VFW in the 1959 membership contest, each signing up substantial members. A full report and bi-monthly meeting at the VFW Home are promised, with plans for a one percent completed milestone and a new Auxiliary Deputy Police Force next Thursday night.
Lincoln parish Adult Education announces 1958 59 session beginning Thursday October 9 at 7 pm at Ruston Junior High School. Funded by the 1950 Louisiana legislature the program aims to further adult education to high school level. Participants who complete at least 90 hours earn a high school equivalency certificate.
The Louisiana State Association of Optometrists will hold its mid year convention at Geltemann Motel in Baton Rouge October 11 and 12. The program includes a film on children's vision and several talks by industry professionals from Rochester New York and Miami Florida. About two hundred are expected to attend, announced secretary treasurer Dr. Robert Sandefur.
Lawton H Pratt 65 Bernice bank president died Tuesday morning at his home Funeral services were held 2 pm Wednesday at Bernice Kirst Baptist Church Rev R H Middleton officiating Burial in Bernice cemetery Kilpatrick of Ruston directing Pallbearers Deacons of the First Baptist Church Der nico Mev Pratt survived by his widow Mrs Doss Butler Pratt three sons Vann L Pratt of Ruston James Pratt of Dallas and Dr Paul Pratt of New Orleans and four granddaughters
The Long Leaf Pine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution concluded Constitution Week with the acceptance of a parchment copy of the Bill of Rights. Howard Smith, president of the Ruston State Bank, presented the copy. Regent Mrs. O. Gayne thanked the group and expressed hope for renewed study of the document.
A laymen retreat of the Episcopal Church will be held at Camp Hardiner in Louisiana from Friday October 24 through Sunday October 26. The Reverend William W. Pawel SSJE will conduct the retreat. The fee is 10 dollars and reservations are requested by mailing to Mr. McGowan 223 West Academy Street Jennings Louisiana.
Louisiana Tech Education and Arts and Sciences report a surge in mathematics interest amid a new emphasis on mathematical training to compete globally. Dr. P. K. Smith notes rises in math minors and majors across the School of Arts and Sciences as graduates enter industry and research, despite anticipated competition and curricular changes.
James W Colvin of Ruston is named assistant specialist in formation on the LSU Agricultural Extension Service staff. He will train and assist in radio and television outreach to farmers homemakers and youth, bringing a background in communications and agriculture. Colvin 29 is a Ruston native with a TB A in Speech from Louisiana Tech. He served in the Air Force 1950-1953 and has experience in broadcasting and projector operation. He and wife Maryellen have three children.
County agent and the Extension Service urge Lineal Parish farmers and homemakers to prepare for winter by inspecting for fire hazards. The advisory emphasizes thorough prevention, checks of buildings, fuel storages, heating systems, and eliminating common fire risks on farms to reduce the number of losses nationwide.
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