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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
7
The Lincoln parish police jury scheduled a October 2 meeting at 6 30 p m to interview candidates for the voter registrar post. Ten to twelve people filed letters seeking the job while legality of immediate appointment was questioned.
Six individuals appeared before Judge Fred W. Jones on charges of disturbing the peace and public intoxication with profanity penalties set at 15 dollars or 30 days. Sammy Williams received 35 dollars or 60 days for careless and reckless motor vehicle operation. Richard Collins faced 35 dollars and reckless driving plus ban from Rus ton or Louisiana Tech for 1960 61. Woodrow Washington was fined 300 dollars or 60 days for driving while intoxicated.
The Ruston Writers Club will meet in the city hall on Thursday Oct 13 at 7 30 p m A business session will precede the program presented by Dr Fred Beckett program chairman
Ruston Hospital board members forward two requests to Lincoln Parish Police Jury for equipment to be used in the new parish hospital and a third query about naming the facility. They seek an accounting machine and two recovery stretchers to be funded by Hill Burton and hospital funds, with plans to transfer them to the new hospital. They also propose a name not using a person or the phrase Lincoln Parish Hospital. The jury will review legality with the state hospital board and invite board members to the next meeting.
Baton Rouge Louisiana forester Eugene Turner chief nurseryman of the Louisiana Forestry Commission says planting pine or hardwood seedlings can yield six to fifteen percent interest or more, outperforming bank savings. He notes land investments need income to avoid negative returns and urges ordering seedlings now for winter planting with local district offices in Hammond Oberlin Ollie Minden Monroe Natchitoches De Ridder Woodworth and Winnsboro.
The U S Junior Chamber of Commerce magazine Future praises Ruston for its Civil Defense emergency hospital exercise. It highlights Jaycees volunteers, hospital authorities, local and area law enforcement, and agencies that set up and ran the 200 bed CD hospital during Operation Disaster.
Ruston Zoning Commission held hearings Tuesday on three proposed zoning changes. Objections centered on a site north of Ruston High football field used by T. L. James and Co as a pipe yard rather than a permitted shop, with neighbors claiming illegal erection and home devaluation.
A total of $2175.82 was paid for calves pigs and lambs at the 1960 Junior Livestock Sale of the Lincoln Parish fair held last Thursday. Ruston area merchants bid for champions reserve champions and show animals. Names include Aline Cook Joe Blondin Donald Quick Harlson Forbes Raymond Heard Barbara Colvin Jane Hoagland and many local buyers with per pound prices from 30 to 65 cents. First National Bank donated $25 to the 4-H fund.
Julius H. Allen, 26, of Raleigh Mississippi, was critically injured when his eastbound trailer crashed into a five foot embankment and a tree near Choudrant at about 2 30 am last Thursday. He suffered a concussion possible skull fracture facial cuts and possible internal injuries. The crash was believed to be caused by driver fatigue. See crash page for photo.
A Dubach, Louisiana robbery suspect, described as a 20-year-old man 5'10" with blond hair and a blue jacket, robbed a Schoonerville store two miles north of Dubach, taking $30 to $35. The bandit, linked to a rape case in Junction City, Ark, fled toward Homer after a stop at a service station near Hico. Roadblocks followed reports from Junction City and Dubach. The incident prompted a wider manhunt and details emerged from store staff and witnesses.
The Freshman Girls Glee Club at Louisiana Tech reports 103 first year coeds enrolled, the largest in college history. Mary Elaing Wallace, associate professor of music and director, announced officers Helaine Rees as president, Dorothy Patterson secretary, Zoila Valdiviesa treasurer, Linda Louw Kavanaugh and Loretta Young librarians, with Harriet Kincaid as accompanist and student director. New members include Linda Carr, Lou Ann Holmes, Adair Richardson, Mary Prewitt, Bernice, Saundra Fitzgerald, Sandra Smith, Vivian, Diane Lee, and Nancy Bryd. The group will debut publicly at Careers Day later this fall.
A fox, likely rabid, was shot behind a Choudrant area school after it reportedly chased a student named Jerry Jones during morning recess. Custodian Buddy Sizemore retrieved a shotgun from home and fired three times to stop the animal. Tests could not confirm rabies due to brain injury from shots. Health officials noted several rabies cases in the Lincoln parish area.
Olds Monroe of the National Cash Register Co will speak at Louisiana Tech Marketing Club in the Home Economics Lounge at 6 30 p m Wednesday Oct 19. A sales demonstration follows a Q A session as the first club meeting of the year. Special invitation goes to marketing merchandising and general business majors.
Mrs Lillian T Stille 82 died at 10 15 am Wednesday in Ruston after living in Ruston and Many. Funeral services 10 am Thursday at Spears Kimbell chapel with burial in Many Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs M K Seogin of Natchez and two granddaughters.
The Ruston merchants name Less Shuffield of J C Penney general chairman with Walter Carver of Town Talk as assistant. The Christmas Parade, opening the holiday season, starts at 7 p.m. Friday, December 2. Most stores stay open after. Festivities include colored lights, exhibits, and marching bands from local schools and colleges. Santa will greet children in Railroad Park. funds will be raised by Carroll Biggs and Frank Lyon starting after November 1.
Mrs T A Lindsey 75 of New Hope dies at 755 am Friday in Ruston hospital after short illness native of Lincoln Parish member of New Hope Baptist church Funeral held 3 pm Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev HW Stewart officiating burial in New Hope cemetery Kilpatrick Funeral Home Rus directed Survivors include husband P A Lindsey Chaudrant two sisters Mrs Bell Conch Beaumont Tex and Mrs Cora Lindsay Bryan Tex and a number of nieces and nephews
PAR announces a second printing of its 64 page Guide to the 55 proposed amendments to aid voters. The non partisan group notes the high amendment count risks confusing voters and plans bulk pricing via mail order from Baton Rouge.
About 20 Ruston businessmen and civic leaders toured Lincoln Enterprises led by manager A J Coladny. He explained the plant is launching a year round hiring program to provide steady work and avoid layoffs, with planned regular tours for local groups to learn about new employment practices.
The Rev. Dr. W. J. Bolin aged 98 died in Tallahassee Florida after a week of illness following a fall. He lived with his daughter for 19 years and was a former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ruston. Funeral services will be at Rose Mortuary Knoxville Thursday afternoon. Survived by daughter Mrs Mamie King of Tallahassee and son J. B. of Knoxville.
Wharton Brown Jr was named parish health officer and chair of the Lincoln parish board of health as the police jury was informed on Tuesday The board was appointed last month at the urging of the state board of health though the parish had no board for about 25 years The state had been informed of the appointments but no decision had been received on acceptability
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