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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
6
Lincoln Parish Police Jury invites sealed quotations for gravel items over six months in Ruston Louisiana. Bids due 10:00 a.m. Tuesday November 8 1980 and must meet Louisiana highway specifications. The jury may reject all bids.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury convened October 11 1960 in Ruston to accept the resignation of Civil Defense Director Charles B Carter and discuss gravel needs for six months. It authorized gravel advertising and recommended extending Parish Manager R Eddie Evans 1961 service. a special session was set for October 21 to interview Registrar of Voters applicants.
In the Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana the Nelms Company issues a writ of fieri facias. Dorothy Dernberg Hayden and Hubert Heyden are named parties. The officer has seized property and will offer it for public auction under the court order.
In Ruston Lincoln parish, 50 voters surveyed show 38 percent favor Nixon liaison with Lodge, 12 percent back unpledged electors, 10 percent back Kennedy Johnson, while 45 percent predict Republicans win Lincoln parish and 38 percent back Democrats. Nationally voters expect Republican victory 80 to 20.
A flock of geese appeared at 21 p.m. near the new men's dormitories after rain slicked pavement, prompting Techsters in McFarland Jenkins Cottingham and Richardson dormitories to rush to windows. The wary flock quickly diverted toward the south, fleeing the mistaken landing.
Louisiana Tech implements new attendance rules from the State Board of Education. Three unexcused absences in one class or ten in all courses place a student on probation, with dismissal for one more unexcused absence. Berry Hinton named attendance official. office opened in Keeny Hall. No appeal and dismissal lasts the rest of the semester plus one extra term.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Treadway and sons from Jonesboro visited Mr and Mrs G P Cooper last Sunday. Mrs Lee Nobles Mrs Wesson and Mrs G P Cooper visited Mrs F T Singleton Tuesday afternoon. Patsy Tubbs spent Wednesday night with Carolyn Johnson Jerry Singleton stayed Friday night and Saturday with Jimmy Johnson. Public opinion on presidential choices in Louisiana shows 57 percent expect Democrats to win, 40 percent Nixon, 2 percent States Rights.
A Court of Honor at the Methodist Church recognized three boys with merit badges and eight advancing at a Board of Review. William Lynn earned seven badges, David Huffman two, Johnny Ferguson one. Johnny Ferguson Ronald Lautigan and David Huffman moved to first class. Tenderfoot to second class advances went to Ricky Aden Paul Kelly Mike Lautigar Bill Hageman and Johnny Baldwin. Badges will be awarded next Court of Honor. Troop 48 plans a Get Out the Vote campaign on October 29, per Scoutmaster W R Lynn.
Community notes detail guest speakers at a Parents Teachers meeting, visitors from Parmerville and New Orleans, and portraits by Bruta, a retired Army nurse and artist. Bernice Bears prepare for homecoming with a parade, queen ceremony, and dance. games vs Junction City Dragons set.
W M U members held a mission study session last Monday focusing on the Year Book. The group also pursued the Foreign Mission study Across the Bridge on the preceding days. Visitors included Mrs James Nichols and others. the Dubach Garden Club met with Mrs Alvin Davis and demonstrations on wertherwood were given.
Ninth annual Louisiana Music Teachers Assn convention at Louisiana Tech on Oct 27 29 features a board meeting at a restaurant 5 pm registration 7 30 pm concert by Ferrante and Teicher 8 pm Thursday. Friday includes exhibits 8 am 10 15 pm general session Little Theater sessions with Dr Ropp Frank Crockett and others. Community visitors listed and local residents noted.
A detailed schedule lists Caddo Parish and Northeast State College representatives for a panel discussion on public performance issues. The program includes wind, brass, string and theory sessions led by multiple instructors from McNeese Lake Charles Tech and universities. A coffee break precedes a 8 pm concert with Scenes from Common and Teeh Opera Workshop, followed by a Sunday voice and piano sections. The report closes noting a vast oil drilling survey finding dry wells in most states.
Pleasant Hill Church in Lincoln Parish announces a forthcoming Homecoming next Sunday. Rev. Robert Galatas, pastor of Clay Church, delivered the morning message at 9:45, with Donald Autrey of Law.Tech preaching at seven Sunday night. Attendees included Mrs. Haylon Wood and her husband from Dallas, plus local families visiting relatives and friends over the weekend.
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