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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1958

Page

5

Telephone Company Appeals Rate Increase Decision of Public Service Commission

Southern Bell appealed a Public Service Commission order denying a rate increase of 14 242 000 claiming the order was arbitrary and discriminatory. The company sought an immediate raise and future rates after hearings, arguing the commission’s ruling violated its rights and urging a minimum 6 percent return.

Telephone Company Public Service Commission Southern Bell Telephone Southern Bell 19Th Judicial District Court Fast Baton Rouge Parish Commissio Louisiana

Methodist Laymen To Meet To Form State Conference

A Louisiana laymen meeting is set for Alexandria at the First Methodist church on Sunday November 2. Organizers C J Holland Minden W J Catton Rayville and Richard Kilbourne Clinton call the gathering to discuss forming a conference level lay organization with officers by laws and powers, to reflect concerns within the church.

Louisiana Alexandria First Methodist Church C. J. Holland Minden W. J. Catton Rayville Richard Kilbourne Clinton Shreveport Holland Lawisinnit Methodist Louisviit

Dubach Man Dies Rites Wednesday

M. Dick, 86, retired Dubach man, died Tuesday at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a deacon in the Baptist church. Funeral services were at the Baptist Church in Dubach with Rev. Greer officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery. Survived by his widow Alys. five daughters including Mrs Agnes Brown and Mrs Thelma Webber of New Orleans. Mrs Murcotee Sandifer Coffas. Mrs Berth Booth of Alma. Mrs Mary Sandifer of Dubach. two sons Liehard MM Dick of Dubach and Arbrose A Dick of Cotton Valley. and numerous grandchildren.

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June Smith Enrolled In Indiana College

June Smith enrolled in Indiana College at Anderson as a freshman. The 1987 graduate of Huston High School is active in campus affairs and a member of The Omega Jive, Sanna Meru Deda and Christianity In Action clubs.

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Head-On Collision Injures Lake Charles Couple

A Lake Charles couple, Mr. and Mrs. Adam LeDoux, were slightly injured in a head-on collision near Vienna yesterday afternoon on highway 167 at Cypress Hill. They were taken to Austen hospital with believed minor injuries.

Lake Charles Adam LeDoux Vienna Cypress Hill Austen Hospital

Ruston Nazarenes State Revival Opens Oct 29

Ruston Nazarenes State Revival runs Oct 29 to Nov 9 at 7:30 p.m. nightly in the Church of the Nazarene. Rev James W L Thomas of Cane Amelder leads the services, preaching Wesleyan heart holiness with the theme Christ is the answer to every problem. Thomas, a WWI Navy veteran, will be the evangelist. Rev Go Smith invites the public to attend.

Church of the Naz Nel James WL Thomas Cane Amelder Wey

Polio Epidemic Warns Detroit Area As Vaccination Gaps Grow

Dan Perrett, chairman of the Lincoln Parish chapter of the National Foundation, warned that polio remains a threat nationwide as long as vaccination lags. In Wayne County Detroit more than 840 polio cases, half paralytic, have been reported by September. vaccination programs, supplies, and clinics are being expanded. The foundation is spending about 50,090 weekly on care with an anticipated year end aid total exceeding 1,090,000.

Detroit Dan Perrett Chiirrman Lincoln Parisl National Foundation Perrett Wayne County The Wayne County Medical Society Ann

Mrs. W L P Henry Dies In Downsville

Mrs W L P Henry died at her Downsville home after a long illness. She was born in Downsville and was a Methodist. Services were at Downsville Methodist church with burial in Downsville cemetery under Kilpatrick’s of Ruston. Survived by four daughters two sons three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

W. L. P. Henry Downsville Downsville Methodist Church Pam I. A. Patton Smith Kilpatrick's of Ruston Henry A. B. Crawford Mes Joe Hamilton Daunt Calhoun Hale Burns Monroe Hope Ark Q. A. Henry Bernice George Henry West Monroe Ben Henry Nancy Delhite Downsyville

Tech Professor Loses Her Mother

News arrives of the death of Mrs. Gi Sallinger mother of Dr. Senna Wicks Teele chemistry professor. Mrs Sallinger died Tuesday in Daytona Beach Pit after an exhausting business. Burial is planned in Louisville Kentucky likely Thursday.

Gi. Sallinger Senna Wicks. Teele Sallinger Daytona Beach Pit

4 H Club Picnic Planned At Lincoln Parish

Lincoln Parish 4 H and Home Demonstration clubs planned an autumn picnic with 440 members attending. Readings show junior and open dairy exhibits at the state fair with champions in Jersey and Holstein classes. A county group meeting at the courthouse planned the event for November with many club members invited and to be contacted for help.

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Minus Exemptions Property Tax Assessments Set At 18 121 640

Lincoln parish property owners receive notices from parish tax assessor Charles Reightower Sherill Risser mailed 8 272 notices totaling 827 072 00 due to parish and state. State allocations cover Confederate veterans funds and state university operations with homestead exemptions reducing assessed value and six manumissions in Lincoln parish noted.

Lincoln Parish Charles Reightower Sherill Risser Confederate Veterans

Tommy Hinton Named Rookie Of Year In Pro Football

Tommy Hinton of Louisiana Tech is chosen as Rookie Of Year by BC Lions officials in British Columbia. Report notes his standout state championship career at Ruston Peeh and his athletic lineage, with expectations to boost the Western Conference.

Tommy Hinton Staston British Columbia Lion Varcotive British Columbia Louisiana Tech Canaan Al-Suir Feni Hinton Oh. Gd Garrett Rusten Piet Fekle Rusten Peeh Flinton Patts Louisiana Peeh Privine Videp Joe Aillet Ategsc Hopues Nore Tootmy Aneirs Wesles

Mrs Atkinson Dies and Riles Held Thursday

Mrs. Atkinson died recently with memorial services planned at Tuas Tom Presbyterian Church on Thursday. Survivors include J Atkinson and extended families, with services noted in Arlington and Washington regions.

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Halloween Party for Ruston Youth by Busten Police

The Bustes police department hosts a Halloween party for Ruston youths aged one to ten at 791 Dan on Friday October 21. Chief Oshon says safety will be emphasized and officers will answer questions about police operations. The event includes demonstrations of gear and a chance for children to meet officers.

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Former Resident Rites Are Sunday

Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice about funeral rites for a former resident scheduled for Sunday. Names and places are garbled, but the core refers to a memorial event and attendees linked to a community.

CofC To Meet With Official Of Company To Plan Diamond Jubilee

Dr W A Timbrell, president of the Lincoln parish Citizens' Council, pledged council support for a constitutional amendment to be voted on November 4. The measure, urged to defend public schools, passed the legislature and requires citizen approval. The campaign aims to block school segregation, with governors empowered to enforce the changes. Burton Risinger of Ruston Chamber of Commerce named and mailed Diamond Jubilee committee instructions, asking directors to join the special panel.

Cofc Company W. A. Timbhell Linceln Parish Louisiana Lonsith Kundell Lineal Burton Risinger Ruston Chamber of Commerce

James Taylor To Speak At Temple Baptist Church

The article reports Dr. James Taylor as the loyalty speaker at Temple Baptist. It notes parish planning for a community gathering, with involvement from the Chamber of Commerce and church leaders, and mentions a 26 member Board of Directors and 25 men and women on a special committee.

James Taylor Temple Baptist

Colvin Attends Nall Meet At Mayo Brothers Clinic Series

Cecil H. Colvin of Green Clinic attends the Nall assembly held in Rochester Minnesota where Gene Grint of Hines News spoke on World This Mine. Colvin joins guests touring the center and viewing booths while the event features exhibits and a luncheon with supporters.

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Mooringsport Man Buried at Antioch Cemetery

Mooringsport man laid to rest in Antioch Cemetery after services described in the brief obituary fragment. The notice mentions local ties and a hospital or care context but provides limited readable details.

Mooringsport Antioch Cemetery

C of C backs Amendment 14 in November vote

The Thistan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement urging Bustoh and Lincoly parish residents to vote on Constitutional Amendment 14 on November 4. The measure would authorize restructuring in which district units become state subdivisions. The chamber asked Governor Pracar to support the amendment and use his influence.

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Quitman High Easter Carnival Rites and Candidates

Rites held Sunday and Saturday carnival planned at Quitman High. Saint Mes and Mes. Saint Minerals noted. City page lists candidates Ler qari gure Jolynette Thirties and others from Mir WL Mis LO Pardue Barbara Peemeds Wi, Kay Viewcutt, Lindis Carr, Shavten Parker, Kennedy, Siever, Conathius. Supper priced 60 cents per person. event includes spaghetti and entertainment.

Cmedidates Ler Qari Gure Jolynette Thirties Ciisdler Mir LO. Pardue Barbara Peemeds Choerhiter Mes LW. Kennedy Kay Viewcutt Dainehtor Mor Mra Wood Narey Aid Myr Arrale Lindis Carr Highies Vie Orion Coreitheria Mercer Chuceliter OW. Kennedy Jesnine Siever Diddy

Tips From Extension Trips Area May Sell Eggs to Chain Store

County Agent F LeVasseur notes extension trips suggest eggs may be sold to a chain store. The message covers pheasibility creeds, regional markets, and farmer coordination with potential buyers and associated logistics.

Highway Department Announces Project Ga Dubach Streets

The Highway Department announces Project Ga Dubach Streets as part of an improvement program along Route 73. Officials outline work by Peretawank and Thiptitas Ditertar, detailing street repairs, estimated costs, and expected completion timeline.

Highway Department

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