Lincoln Parish and Tech Dominate at Louisiana Livestock Festival
Lincoln Parish and Tech entries swept the Louisiana Livestock and Pasture Festival in Marksville, with Jo Ann Stewart of Hico High School earning six firsts and Dewell Ray Gandy of Ruston High taking ten firsts. Stewart claimed champion fat lamb and related titles. Gandy won showmanship, best fitted lamb, and multiple lamb divisions. The Tech Black and Bridle Club secured top spots in Hampshire and Suffolk classes, including reserve championships and first in two year old ewe.
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Lincoln Parish
Tech
Marksville
Lagi
Jo Ann Stewart
Hico
Jo Ann
W. R. Stewart
Dewell Ray Gandy
Ruston
Dewell Ray
Hampshire Ram
Ewe
Hampshires
United Gas Awards At State Fair To Be Given This Year
United Gas will pay an additional fifty cents for every dollar the Louisiana State Fair spends in the Junior Division exhibits. The program, in place since 1942, aims to boost junior participation and agricultural progress. The 1946 State Fair runs October 18 to 26 in Shreveport. More than 500 winners last year received checks from fifty cents to seven dollars.
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Shreveport
United Gas
Joe T. Monsour
Monsour
Louisiana
Executive Board Of LSU Ag Extension Committee Meeting
The Executive Board of the Lincoln Parish LSU Agricultural Extension Service advisory committee set Friday December 12, 1958 for their annual meeting in the courthouse. WW Cook of Cooktown is chairman with Lamar Colvin of Unionville as vice-chairman and Mrs J W Brewer of Ruston as secretary. Other members include Mrs Bill Waldron C F Causey Joe Blondin and George Carroll. The advisory board formed subcommittees forestry peaches 4 H crops poultry livestock dairy and Lincoln Parish Home Demonstration. Two new committees health and safety and special services were added this year.
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Lincoln Parish
LSU Agricultural Fetension Service
Weir
WW. Cook
Cooktown
Commurity
Lamar Colvin
Unionville
J. W. Brewer
Ruston
Bill Waldron
C. F. Causey
Joe Blondin
George Carroll
Ona Blondin
Fy. l. LeVasseur
John Benn
Asociate
Lincoln ‘Parish
Cotinweil
Signal Battalion reunion set for October in Alexandria
The fourth reunion of the 114th Pi Signal Battalion, formed at Camp Beauregard in 1917, will be held October 10 11 and 12 in Alexandria. Members from Ruston include Robert Mount Claude Nelson Lou Staples Ernest Johnson and Frank Worrell. About 400 veterans are expected with 439 now accounted for after years of search.
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Alesandria
114Th Pi Signal Battalion
Robert Mount
Claude Nelson
Lou Staples
Ernest Johnson
Frank Worrell
Ruston
Camp Beauregard
Tt Crisi- Rally
Tre- Tand
London
Germany
Hns
Ayivgs
Jonesboro Man Dies in Shreveport Hospital
Aubrey C. Shaws of Jorteshor died early Wednesday at Wigwicians and Surgeons Coa pitel in Shreveroet after a short illness. He is survived by his widow, his father J. My Shaws hath of donest here, three sisters Mrs. Brad A. Palmer of Gulon Rouge, Mrs. Juha n Chapanan of duneshory and Mrs Cireent of Rustler, and one brother Udsun Shaws of "Funeral arrangements are incom tote.
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Aubrey C. Shaws
Jorteshor
Wirs
Ben FL Crean
Rin
Shreveroet
Tie
Hiss
J. My Shaws
Donest
Brad A. Palmer
Gulon Rouge
Juhan
Chapanan
Duneshory
Cireent
Rustler
Udsun Shaws
Road Improvement For Ruston Street Told By State Dept
Louisiana Highways approves six road projects totaling about 80 thousand dollars across five parishes. Projects include Rapides Parish blacktop work on 12.9 miles with materials in place, Natichitaches loop road additions, and center street Ruston blacktop, plus bridge replacements near Nesom Bayou and Ell Creek. Highway Director R B Richardson notes work is underway.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Department of Highways
R. B. Richardson
Highway Department
Rapides
Rapides Parish
Pokier
Natichitaches
Shamrock Loop
Miller-Wise and
Wise
Rapides Barish Police
Center Street
Ruston
East Feliciana
Nesom
Ell Creek
Purebred Milking Shorthorn calf changed hands in Ruston
Sr. A. Goodrich of Youngville Louisiana purchased Shadow's Cars dina Champ 255922 a purebred Milking Shorthorn bull calf from Glen UL Shadow of Ruston. The transfer was announced by the American Milking Shorthorn Society which also certified the ownership record.
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Sr. A. Goodrich
Youngville
Shadow's Cars
Glen UL
Shadow
Ruston
American Milking Shorthorn Society
Fox Terrier Bites Child in Cook County Area
A fox terrier, mostly black with white markings, bit 10 year old Jones, son of Mrs. G. Fi. Jones, near Cook grocery. The dog, described with upright ears, may require shots for the child if the dog cannot be found. Mrs. Jones asks if anyone knows the dog or its whereabouts to contact her.
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Jones
G. Fi. Jones
Alones
Cook Grocery
Cooktowi
Dodge Dealer Is Elected To Advisory Committee
Guy Baker owner of Day Baker Dodge Plymouth Motor Co was elected member of the Regional Advisory Committee for 1959 He learned of his election by television from Detroit He and his wife attended a preview showing at the 1950 Thode at Mnthinta Cit More than 400 large dealers from 13 Southern states ifender
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Baker
Day Baker Dodge-Plymouth Motor Co
Baker
Detroit
Mthinta
Cit
Ifender
Scouts Distribute Safety Handbooks in Northwest South Dists
About 71 Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and six explorers will hand out over 15 000 handbooks in Union Lincoln Jackson and Winn parishes during October 10 11 as part of the National Home Safety Gone Turn project. Handbooks cover actions for fires storms and atomic emergencies with school delivery and home display.
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Union
Lincoln
Jackson
Winn
T. C. Dollar
Jonesboro
John G. Norris
Farmerville
U. S. Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization
Former RHS Teacher Publishes Our United States Book
Misa Mary Alma Tompkins a former Ruston High School teacher has published a small book titled Our United States. Co author Ty O lfiru contributed illustrations. Copies available at Vasley Hook Store 206 West Park Avenue for 125.
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RHS
Ruston
Misa Mary Alma Tompkins
Tuston Sligh Sehnel
United States
Tompkins
Ae Sherrause
Monene
Ty O'lfiru
Vasley Hook
West Park Avenue
4 H Clubs 4 H ers At The Fair
4 H Wellies 4 H'ers from Lincoln parish exhibit about 52 head of dairy cattle Seattle at the North Louisiana State Mall. LH members display 38 head of market lambs and breeding sheep. Dewell Ray Gundy shows Suffolk cattle and Jo Ann Spewar ds shows Southdowns. Hog breeds include Chester White Durdes Pax Tend China and Tamwearth. Arnie Livestock Sale notes meat animal sale rising by 72 dollars with proceeds to be used for arena events at the fair. Lambs and pigs to be sold and processed for deep freeze. arrangements may occur at time of purchase.
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Seattle
North
Louisiana State Mall
Elia Peish
Lincoln Parish
Elth
Dewell Ray Gundy
Ruston
Suffolk
Jo Ann
Chestie
Durdes
Pax
China
Tamwearth
Arnie
LAL
We del
Hoy Varn
Bair
National Pharmacy Week Proclaimed By Mayor
Mayor C. C. Beasley proclaims October 11 1958 as National Pharmacy Week in Ruston. The observance honors pharmacists as essential health professionals and acknowledges their high standards and public trust within the community.
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Ruston
C. C. Beasley
Witereas
American Pharmaceutical Association
Phrmacist
Phar
I. F
Historical Society To Hear Evans At October Meeting
Eddie Evans, secretary of Lincoln Parish Police Jury, will present the parish road history to the Lineal Parish Historical Society at 7 30 p m Tuesday October 14 in room 3 Tomax Hall Tech campus Evans has four decades as parish secretary and engineer and knows the roads from experience The society meets three times yearly in October January and April inviting all to attend and learn regional history
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Eddie Evans
Lincoln Parish
Lineal Parish Historical Society
Tomax Hall
Tech
Evans
Ands
Trans
Parish Awistorical Society
Frank Monroe
Tour Judi
ATL Giapayers
Mrs Marbury Hosts at Episcopal Women’s Meeting
Mrs Marbury, Diocese Delegate to the Episcopal Church gathering in Miami Beach, represents the Women of the Church of the Diocese of Louisiana. The Triennial event, held every four years, focuses on devotional programming with the theme One Family in Christ. Dean John Cobton of Cambridge Theological School is slated to speak among others.
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W. A. Marbury, Sr
Episcopal Church
Miami Beach
Fla
Louisiana
Ieee
By Peut Theological School
Camtridae
ATHRS
Marbury
Thursday VFW Meet Cancelled For Fair
Powell-Burt Post commander Jon C. McCormack announced the Thursday VFW meeting was cancelled as the fair base is in progress this week. Members will work in shifts at the Bid Crain all week, with a later meeting rescheduled after the fair finishes.
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Jon C. McCormack
Powell-Burt Post
Wee Foray
Foreign Wars
Tle
Crain
SirCormack
Winning Entries Listed In Horticulture At North La State Fair
Winners in the horticulture division at the North Louisiana State Fair were announced after judging on Tuesday night. The list includes top honors in Red Roses Dahlias and many flower classes with named winners such as Mrs Beulah Tr Ay, Mrs P Th Ambrose, Mrs Bod Calhoun, and others from local clubs and organizations. The townmeeting chair Lou McGelleo guided the agriculture committee as the junior livestock sale plans for Thursday October 9 were set, with buyers arranged to secure market-ready entries and processed menus for deep freeze.
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North la
Louisiana State Mary
Lou McGelleo
Agriculture Committee
The
Chamer of Commerce
Vernon Lay
Dillon Gandy
Jack Turper
M. Armstrong
M. J. Kavanaugh
BF. O. LeVasseur
Johny Z. Beas
Beulah Tr- Ay
Alvin O Speight Dies In Nola Veteran Home
Alvin Q Speight, 99, died Tuesday morning at the Veteran Home in New Orleans. Services set for 2:30 p.m. at Darby’s chapel with Rev A D Cantyell officiating. Burial in Oak Cemetery. Survived by father Tough L Speight, four sisters and two brothers from several states.
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Alvin Q) Speight
Enti
New Orleans
Lumorray
Arby
Tome
A. D. Cantyell
Caak
Quider
Darby
Spoil
Tugh L. Speight
Ark
Lota Vantin al Ruston
Itheldan
Baptist Women To Meet Thursday Night
Baptist Women of the Concard Paplat Association hold a quarterly federation meeting at the Topple Baptist Church Thursday. WMU president Mubry will be the featured speaker, with edification and installation of new officers. Supper will be served after the recreation program.
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Te Bwe
Concard Paplat Association
Topple Baptist Charch
Mubry
WMU
Witt Delton
Junior Red Cross Gift Box Promotes World Friendship
A classroom project by the Junior Red Cross involved assembling gift boxes with items such as sewing kits and toothbrushes to aid children abroad. The effort, organized by American Red Cross chapters, emphasizes intercontinental friendship and the impact of small acts of aid on recipient youths.
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Red Cross
Acidity From Sulfur Impacts Cattle and Crops
Extension notes discuss acidity caused by sulfur and its effects on pasture, hay, and feed quality. Insights cover soil reactions, plant nutrient interactions, and practical steps for farmers to manage sulfur-related acidity during field trips and on farms.
Civitan Club Sells Fruit Cakes at Fair Grounds
Civitan Club at the Fair Grounds will sell fruit cakes to raise funds for charity projects. President Ven McCormack announced members will be on hand Friday evening to sell the cakes and assist visitors.
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Civitan Club
Ven &. McCormack
Ftusten Civitiin Club
Stan Civitan Club
Tiohey Fem
Apecoredd LY Ue
Accatiniek
Civisia
Dirk Poudy
Athens
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LSU Ag
Signal Battalioneunion
Ruston Street
State Dept
Ruston Man
Don
Richard
Dodge Dealer
John P. Bean
Bader
Mrs. Marbury
LSU Agricultural Extension Sceylca Advisory Committee
Lyter
C. E. Cousey
J. W. Cook
Jos Blondin
Mia
J. W. Breyer
Bill Woidran
Pahlias
P. Th Ambrose
Bod Calhoun
Idred Mallory
Mallolis
Umyrs
Herschel
Duaned
Wackweldey
Eyby
Halelt
Wwnder
Mevieon Sunflower
Friis
St Tachelor Dullens
Metharlist Children's Home
Guvnor
Franke Graves
Tau Whitman
Boston Fern
Mra. Wol Rock
Te. OL Wall
Mya
W. Shigkis
M. d. Kavanaugh
Cuetus
Tdas H.C
Phireh
Danya
Louisiana State Unisepetpy
Idhie
Indgding
Lied Vanlessore
Alvin O. Speight
N. O
Henry
Eriser
Ciel
Yreus
Feond Faye
Annerieda
F. O. LeVasseur
Hine
Lee Petty
Sean Popper
Decien
Roy
Berger
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