Martin Seeks Re-Election As Secretary
Baton Rouge iSpecial reports Wade O Martin Jr announces his bid for re election as secretary of state. He has served since 1944, is a St Martin Parish native, and holds degrees from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and LSU. He is active in bar associations and philanthropy and notes his office runs with low cost and high efficiency. August 2 marked his record continuous service surpassing John T Michel’s tenure.
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St. Martin Parish
Wade O. Martin, Jr
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Louisiana State University
Martin
American Bar Association
Louisiana Bar Association
Fast Baton Rouge Parish Bar Association
Gamma Eta Gamma
Kappa Sigma
Knights of Columbus
Louisiana Cancer Society
Glate
United Givers Fund
The
Red Cross
Axton-Choppin
National Association of Secretaries of State
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
George M. Wallace
Louisiana
John T. Michel
Otha
Ryegrass and mixtures in fall pasture guidance
The article advises farmers that grown ryegrass may perform better alone or with grasses than with nuts or wheat. Livestock may nibble ryegrass in mixtures, so ensure sufficient rye to support the herd and avoid overmixing with other grains.
Quitman And Jones Family News And Cemetery Note
Friends report Mr Garden Carrow recovering at New Orleans from an operation. Mrs Clea McConaughy injured her foot and is bedbound. Families from Lake Charles Shreveport Jonesboro and Winnfield visit. Brooks Chapel cemetery work in Quitman planned for Sept 12 with basket lunch. Boy Scouts Troop 84 Quitman campout Sept 11 titled Scouts on Morse Back. Khrushchev visit urged prayers for peace. Church note and good faith message close.
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Clea Mc- Conauyy
P. Turner
Lake Charles
Bill Turner
Yobby Norman
Shrevepor
Francia Lr
Norma
Cindy
Jonesboro
R. J. Norman
Cozi Bo Waldrip
Eddie Rare
Local social notes and farm advice column fragment
Residents from Monroe and Shreveport hosts visit and weekend stays recur amid a broad social circle. The column also shifts to agricultural tips on overseeding ryegrass, grazing strategy, and potential milk yield improvements through proper pasture management and timing.
Community Notes From Riverside Church and Nearby Visits
Fellowship news and social notes recount visits by Fran Garrison from Pontiac and Fran Garrison, extended family from Baton Rouge and Shreveport, and trips to Pontiatic. Fran flew to return home as the month ends. Members pray for James Nichols as he begins another year at New Orleans Seminary.
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Adel Merk
Willig
Vernon Davis
Miami
John
Terre" Davis
Fran Garrison
Porth. Mich
Teverete Roberon
Fran
Michigan State University
Mary Davidsen
Lane Davis
Harold
Duck Wi Duty
Dan
Greenwood
Glynn Colvin
Era Benton
R. E. Roberson
Charles ‘T. King
Shreveport
Alvin Davises
R. M. Fosters
Tice
Ja B. Roberson
Richard
Pontiac
G. Travis Frizzell
Dicky
Baton Rouge
Bro
James Nichols
Marvin Gay
Baby
Little Reel
D. Lb. Hammons
Duty
Harris Green
Mr. Green
John Hammons
Alvin Davis
Nichols
WMU
Shrevenort
Neal Fussell
John Mammons
Eunice Fowler
P&l
New Orleans
Angelia Renee Futeh af Shires Born in Shreveport Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Maes Futeh af Shires report a daughter born November 28 in a Shreveport hospital. Angelia Renee is the name given her. Grandparents include Mrs. and Mr. Th L. Kijewe of Kilgore and Br. and Mrs. Gordon Puteh of Kilgore. Kilgore went to Shreveport for several days.
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Maes Futeh
Shires
Shreveport
Angelia Renee
Futeh
Lakaye
Harrison
Antioch
RN. Harris
Des
Grady Harris
Lafayete
Clinton Harris
Leesville
Raver Broome
Eunice
Eac
Louch Shymons
Ruston
Wesley Chapel Family Night Postponed to Tuesday Event
Family night at Wesley Chapel is delayed from Thursday to Tuesday. The gathering includes extended family visits from multiple towns, with Mr and Mrs. He Kintton hosting, and guests such as Mr and Mrs. Russel DeLoach, Glen Le Sthogter family, Sam Streaku, Tedee Rey visitors, and others from Ruston and nearby areas.
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Tle
Henry
Springhill
Meo
Maes
Larry Whittier
Abs
Dery Kelley
Kintton
Mes
Russel
DeLoach
Floren
Aly
Glen le Sthogter
Chittlers
Big
Sam Streaku
van Als
Saugier
Chitilien
Tedee
Rey
Winter Taylor
Sun Gt
Ruston
Fardily Viel Igi
Ves
Texas
Joe
Whinfield
Poceia
Tikynes
Joeman
Mio
Meuney
Lincoln Parish Reports Safe Labor Day Holiday
Lincoln Parish and Ruston police report a death-free Labor Day as highway patrols urge careful driving. Sheriff Jessie Riser notes no accidents, while four wrecks occur in Ruston with minor damage. Nationwide, Labor Day traffic fatalities approach a record, with UP I reporting 424 deaths and the National Safety Council predicting a total near 453.
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Euston
Lincoln Parish
Jessie Riser
Seace
Ruston
O. Osbon
Lousiana
United Press International
Hig Parish
Midinvening
National Safety Council
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Corinth Area
Corinth Mr. and Mrs. Will Burgess hosted family and friends for their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday. A large midday meal and afternoon ice cream and cake followed by many gifts highlighted the joyous event. Attendees included numerous Burgess relatives from Monroe Sulphur Ruston and Dubach along with visitors from West Lake Longview and Pooley Hoards store news. The couple expressed happiness and good health as they enjoy their milestone.
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Will Burgess
Floyd Burgess
Gary
Monroe
Lana Burgess
Garland
Mark
Mas Burgess
Ire
Loyce Burgess
Brenda
Rusteny
Earnest Mood
Sandra
Russ Fon
Aes
Bi Bennett Et Dubach
Cecil Hood
Melvin
D. In
Fowler
Cloise
Ste
Willisina Hind
Pooley Hoards
White Fishuning
Trenton and Vienna One Way Street Plan Nears Final OK
Dallas Roper reports on Trenton and Vienna plans to convert two city streets to one way in conjunction with Interstate 20. Survey work and potential resurfacing and drainage improvements are in planning, with no relocations planned. An overpass on Farmerville Road is expected to open within weeks after paving begins, weather permitting.
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Dallas Roper
Mississippi Ave
Vienna St
A. A. Braddock
Braddock
Savey
Herth
Vienna
Trenton
Farmerville Road
A-Hele
Ruston Police Report Taxing Drunk Driving Alarms
Ruston police logged a rash of alarms Tuesday night including cries of help and a prowler sighting. An hitchhiker from Texas was jailed for drunken driving after a car owner and driver were cited.
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Ruston
Ruston City
O. O. Osbon
Hys
Tosis
Stuston City
Riley Lang
Austin
Texas
Tommy Joe Haines
Arlington
Tesas
Cay Tal
Wisdine
Wes
Avivie
Chamber Developments on Freight Costs and Company Moves
Discussion centered on freight charges and wage costs affecting potential relocation of O-Cedar operations from Ruston. Hoe noted outbound shipments from St. Louis to New York then up to Maine. freight could rise despite wage savings. Company paid 0.50 dollars freight per dollar of wages. Further taxes and costs were debated. Mr. Long and Mr. Buelow considered a Ruston operation with concerns about freight increases offsetting savings. A survey of freight impact was proposed by Industrial Department head Mr Frost.
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Chicago
Hoe
St. Louis
New York
Maine
Long
Buelow
O-Cedar
Ruston
QC Connor
Jackson Parish Fair Dates Set for September in Jonesboro
The Jackson Parish Fair runs September 21 to 26 at the Fair Grounds in Jonesboro. It marks another parish funded year with aims for a bigger event than last year. School exhibitions from all parish schools are planned alongside a rodeo on Thursday through Saturday nights, with Friday designated as School Day.
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Ie Dan
Rauil
GaParvaschap
Sage Pneerstay
Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
Fair Association
Local Hico News and Community Notes
Mrs sim rlared attends Men s Bible program at Homer Methodist Church directed by Mr Jima Tarpkey at Harmony Chanel church. Amos Owen of Lake Charles visits his father J P Owen. Milton Odom stays with Frank Graves while Milton attends Tech this fall. Jim Foster family weekend in Rayne with relatives. Joe Fowler's family to move to Fort Worth for work. Ada Napper leaves for Shreveport to teach. Ada Caldwell of Boston visiting St K Caldwell family. Mrs Lee Brazzel hosts WMLS meeting. Mrs C W Enloe hosts the Stame Demonstration Club gathering.
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Sim
Homer Methodist Church
Harmony Chanel Church
Jima Tarpkey
Amos Owen
Lake Charles
J. P. Owen
Monda
Milten Odom
Frank Graves
Milton
Tech
Jim Foster
Rayne
J. O. Foster
Tubb
Joe Fowler
Ft. Worth
Tex
Ada Napper
Shreveport
Misa de Ann Caldwell
Bosior
Mass
St. K. Caldwell
Lee Brazzel
C. W. Enloe
Stane
Aillen
Vienna Professors Family Return From Yellowstone Trip
Vienna Professor Button Risinger and family came home Sunday from a three week vacation in Yellowstone National Park Wyoming. They left some terrors at Fishing Bridge and were delayed by car trouble and a few days due to an earthquake. Rev and Mrs Melvin completed a two week vacation visiting Tucson Nogales and other points.
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Button Risinger
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Fishing Bridge
Melvin
Tucson
Ariz
I. J. Cobh
Nogales
Messea
Youu
Tueson
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs
Rettan
Drother Roy Raymune Pickering
Koken
Colo
Marian Puckett
Rock
Ark
Dieehter
Mesh von Tilo
Sgt. Edwards
Memphis
Penn
A. 1
Lyett Sr
Samily Sunday
Als
Connie King
Unc
Morrison Enters Louisiana Governor Race for 1948
Morrison, mayor of New Orleans, 47, announces candidacy for Louisiana governor. A former state legislator and longtime city chief, he cites administrative experience, broad voter support, and commitment to improving life across all parishes while urging humility and prayer for the state.
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Chep Morrison
New Orleans
Louisiana
Morrison
New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish
Earl K. Long
Wis
Evey Parish
Rufus Hayes Charges Gravel as Go-Between in Governor Race
In Baton Rouge the State Democratic chairman Rufus Hayes accuses National Committeeman Camille Gravel of orchestrating a deal between gubernatorial candidates Bill Dodd and New Orleans Mayor de Lesseps Morrison. Hayes claims Morrison will back Paul Tate for Insurance Commissioner. The report also notes various local social and staffing movements, including families moving between countries, students entering school, and community visits.
Davis Family Gathered For Labor Day Picnic
A long list of attendees marks a Labor Day gathering with relatives from Shreveport Delhi Fort Worth and Houston. Guests include Charlie and Louise Davis Wesa Tram Davig McGee Estelle Davis Chamboers Mayo family and many others. A noon meal followed a day of fellowship and old home ties celebrated by the Davis clan.
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Collé
Aden Tn
Charlie
Louise Davis
Wesa
Davig McGee
Wi Yane
Estelle Davis Chamboers
Buy
Seine
June Davis
Robert
Ft. Worth
Minnie Ola Davis Spurlock
Ehilgnis
Ren
Annette
Cathy
Cyritha
Monroe
Una Bell ‘Davis
Gay
Helen
Charles ‘Mae
Davisych
Yi Nalda
Virginia Davis
Linda Faye
Roy
Nelwyn Das Yiadvis
Dalton
Joy Davis
Stangerns
Terry
Jerryy
New Srit
Chapel Hill
Ayin
Tom
Mamie Davis
Margaret Davis
Dorothy AnnDae
Vis McBee
Dennis
Shreve
Port
Edgar
Wilbur Davis
Ais
Brose
Lilly
Valine
Patricia’s Ante
Baer
Houston
Texas
Aldie-ard
Lucelia Davis
Callie
J. C
Jakce
Howard
Stevie
Wayne
Delhi
Bobbie
Florence Callie Johnston
Shreveport
Mina Lee McCashie
Patricia Mina Gail
Nancy
Many
Claud Laiho
Alexandria
Frank
Lily McCandiisa
Segregation stance and district projects by Patton
Patton delivers a campaign appeal praising segregation, listing achievements in road building, the D'Arbonne Lake project, school pay raises, land purchases for Louisiana Tech, and the Ruston hospital transformation. He touts wildlife programs, tax votes, and urges support in the December Democratic Primary. He adds a note on wood's popularity with homemakers due to its sensory appeal.
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Ralnach Watch Committee
Taya
Junction
Arkansas
Homer Road
Peragor Nes
Louisiana Tech
Ruston T.B
Avitt
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Tyler
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Rockford
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Tyier
Abs. Delmar Mlayes
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C. Uornsby
Wilk
Slonrue
Clyde Donaldson
Jessie A. Bally
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HB. Ball
Mr. Bally
Patton
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