Turnover Reduction in Louisiana Civil Service
The Louisiana Civil Service reports a 21.65 percent turnover rate for the year ending June 30, 1959, down from 25.0 percent the prior year, with improvements in agencies such as State Police, Drivers' License, Public Works, and public hospitals. McDougall notes the system's career concept, qualification upgrades, proper classification, and refined personnel management as key factors, though he does not expect turnover to drop below 20 percent.
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Ita
Ob Ag
McDougall
Louisiaina
Public Works
Confederate Memorial Hospital
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Employee turnover Boosts organizational vitality says McDougall
A 1959 quote notes turnover is needed to bring new blood and promotion chances. McDougall cites the value of diverse classes and worker types for organizational health and opportunity.
Eastland PTA Carnival Set for October 27
Eastland PTA plans its Halloween carnival for October 27 with CG W Colvin as president announcing the date. Committees include spaghetti supper chairs Mrs C W Colvin and Mrs George Norris, booths chair Mrs Larry Stockle, and Big Show lead Mrs Leigh Cortes.
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Eastlant! Pta
CG. W. Colvin
Eastland Pta
Whch
C. W. Colvin
George Norris
Larry Stockle
Leigh Cortes
Colvin
Larry Stokle
PTA
Lasthind
Law and You: Husband liable for wife purchases
In a Louisiana case, Mr. Titewall was ordered to pay $119 for items his wife bought without his consent after the store sued. The Court of Appeal upheld that under general law a husband must provide for his wife’s living needs in proportion to his means, and found the purchases not an extravagant excess. The husband earned $42.50 weekly, and the court ruled the items did not exceed reasonable living needs.
Simsboro Tiger Tales Roundup of School Reports and Athletics
Student notes reveal Steve Cook elected class president for six weeks. Mr Chumiey of Illinois Central Railroad spoke on safety and funds. A pumpkin jack lantern with a dunce cap amused. Miss Daniel, Mrs Garrison, and Mrs Taylor attended a conference in Florida. Fourth and fifth graders celebrated United Nations with flags and program. Halloween Carnival prep underway with a fun house. Report cards issued. basketball eligibility intact for Ruston, Sumnerfield, Simsboro, Choudrant. Upcoming double header games Thursday and Friday with schedule and ticket info. Student Council plans a spark house for carnival. PTC sponsors chicken spaghetti supper on Oct 29. 50 cents students, $1 adults.
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Steve Cook
Chumiey
Illinois Central Railroad
Bill Burt
A. A. Milne
Garrison
Daniel
Taylor
Fl Dorado
Ark
United Nations
Ruston
Summerfield
Simsboro
Choudrant
PTC. 1
Missionary Dr James Young to Speak at Fellowship Church
Dr James Young, a Gaza missionary, will address Fellowship ett Church Sunday morning in October. Notes mention Mrs Niney and a baby visiting, amid concerns over financial support since marriage.
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James Young
Gaza
Fellowship Ett
Niney
Baby
Dubach Social Highlights and Local Visits
Dubach community notes list visits among residents and relatives from Alexandria La., Springhill Me., Monroe, Houston Texas, and Shreveport. Highlights include Rev Dayton Doty arriving to Dubach Baptist Church, weekend gatherings of families such as Hammons, Gray, Davis, and Nettles, plus garden club meeting with lectures on landscaping and floral arrangements by local ladies.
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R. FL Brown
Alexandria
John McKeithan
James Albert Wright
la. Tech
J. Nelh
BB. Trammell
Willie Trammel
L. S. Hays
Springhill
Jack Bagwell
Monroe
Armand Ratt
F. Hf. May
Shreveport
J. R. Barham
J.D. Smith
Margarett
Seon Davis
Billy Jenkins
Houston
Texas
Alvin Jenkins
Paul Tubbs
Dayton Doty
Grayson, la
Dubach Baptist Church
Doty
L. Hammons
Milty Lynn
Freeport
Fannie Lee
King Gray
Nancy
Cotton Valley
Ann Davis
Vv. Om. Whitman
Spencer
Start
Jewell Davis
Daisy Horton
Fullop
Dubach ‘Garden
Bud Davis
Othell Roberson
Puller
Calvin Norris
Burl Davis
G. B. Stephens
Charlie Calvin
Wworf
Harold Davis
M. L
Stephen Hammons
John Mammons
Stephens
Mid-City School
New Orleans
What Is So Democratic In Compulsion
A Charleston Daily Mail opinion discusses democracy in union labor as George Meany and A Philip Randolph clash over Jim Crow in unions. Randolph argues for end to segregated locals, while Meany defends local choice, labeling compelled integration undemocratic. The piece questions forced union membership as a livelihood requirement and urges readers to consider personal freedom vs collective power.
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Charleston
W. Ya
Randolph
Mr. Meany
Afl-Cio High Command
Meany
Mr. Randolph
Riser Mr Gryder Dies of Heart Attack at Home
Riser Mr 3 D Gryder, son in law of Mray C H Venable, died from a heart attack at the home in Hayrtsville on Wednesday. Funeral attendees included Mrs C H Verinbie, Wasley Carrot Venable, Mr and Mrs Chris Townes, Mr Eler Crumley, Mr W W Edmondson, Mrs Ess ther King and Mrs oR Turbus ville. George Nelson of Benton visited his brother 4 W Nelson during the weekend. Sara Water of Lake Providence spent the weekend in Ruston with her mother Mrs Geo Walter. L H Adams working in Rayville came home on Friday for a while on business. Mrs B H Adams and Mrs L H Adams took Steve to Monroe on Thursday to have his braces changed.
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3. D. Gryder
Mray
C.H. Venable
Hayrtsville
Wetthenday
C.H. Verinbie
Wasley Carrot Venable
Chris Townes
Eler Crumley
W. W. Edmondson
Essther King
Or. Turbusville
Local Social News and Hospital Updates in Hodge and Nearby Areas
Greenwood residents visit relatives in Hodge while hospital stays affect families. Numerous neighbors and friends from Jackson Miss, Gregaton Texas, Baton Rouge, and Monroe share visits and weekend gatherings. The 8 year old class enjoyed a picnic at First Baptist Church with multiple children and mothers noted in attendance.
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Noel Butler
Brooks
Martha Butler
Monroe
First Baptist Church
John Sheehan
Carolyn Fuller
Robert Aulds
Ginny Billberry
Pat Beckham
Linda Madden
Debbie Deloney
Paula Brantley
Harvey Davis
Larry Currico
Martha Ruth Deloney
Sidney Colvin
Joe Burns Hamilton
H. F. Deloney
Mother's Weekend At Louisiana Tech Highlighted By KD Banquet
A KD Mothers Weekend banquet in the Hew Student Center banquet room featured a menu of ham baked potatoes green beans rolls tea and strawberry short cake served by attendants in formal attire. Ann Dacoon spoke as president, Donna Johnson gave the invocation, with guests Martha Condra and Ruth Richardson attending. Martha Harper West Monroe discussed KD activities and philanthropy, Carolyn Humble West Monroe entertained with a skit, and KD songs followed.
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Hew
Ann Dacoon
Donna Johnson
Arcadia
Martha
Condra
Ruth Richardson
Martha Harper
West Monroe
Carolyn Humble
Iimmie
Lou Miller
Waterproof
Local names muddled in late era social swirl
Unclear OCR text hints at a social set with names such as Patty Wils Marilyn Hastert Antoltetta Jplaga and Bat Bolen, suggesting a ganglike circle or cronies in a late era scene. Connectivity and exact context remain obscured.
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Ples, Patty Wils
Marilyn Hastert
Antoltetta Jplaga
Bat Bolen
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