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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1959

Page

4

Minden favored in clash with Ruston Bearcats

Ruston and Minden stand on the eve of a likely hard fought clash as Minden, 9 2 last season, visits Ruston 7 3. The Bearcats showed strong line play in a jamboree while Ruston, led by veterans, relies on backs Walter Martin and Ronny Garrett to spark the offense. Ruston’s earlier season opener loss to Minden set the stage for a pivotal game this Friday.

Minden Bearcats Crimson Tide Malcolm Red Pet Charles Connell Rol McMichael Jim Eaton Tide Bob Ashley Sherburne Sentell Rustoh Ruston Auston High L. J. Garrett Coushatta Jonesboro Hodge Tigards Bearcat Mike Ine eGorge Davidson Jerry Hood Allen Carpenter Felton Hood Don’ Hammons Ronny Graham Tiders Walt ‘Martin Ronny

Emmett and Mary Baugh Trip Across Coast to Mexican Towns

Mr and Mrs Emmett Baugh and their son Lt Be returned from a three week trip visiting Salt Lake City Utah Kennecott Copper Mines Mormon Temple Salt Lake City city San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Malt Woods redwood forest Chinatown Fishermans Wharf cable car Top of the Mark San Diego Tiguana Escondidas Juarez and a desert cross. On return they saw a Post Motor Co transport and called it the best part of the trip.

Mart San Diego Tiguana Escondidas Mexico Juarez

George Nicol To Serve on ABC Council

An eight member Louisiana advisory council for the 1960 Red Cross drive was announced by Harry H. Hudson. Members include George Nicol, Ruston insurance executive, along with George W. Healy Jr, editor. Rev. John Mellan. Brig. Gen. Charles R. Doran. Arnold C. Babl. Henry D. Foote Jr. Charles W. Goodyear Jr. and W B Cotton.

Louisiana Advisory Council Red Cross Harry H. Hudson Red Cross National Louisiana George_ Nicol Ruston Insurance George W. Healy, Jr New Orleans John Mellan Baton Rouge Charles R. Doran Lafayette Arnold C. Babl Lafayette Oil Company Henry D. Foote Jr Alexandria Red Cross Charles W. Goodyear, Jr Bogalusa W. BD. Cotton Rayvile Atto

Liberal Arts Expanded At Northeast Liberal Arts Expanded At Northeast

In Monroe Louisiana Northeast Louisiana State College announces eight new instructors for the Division of Liberal Arts and expanded curricula across economics history government geography sociology social work English Spanish and French. New courses include English 130 Drama Since the Restoration and multiple Geography and History offerings. The added staff spans English geography history journalism military science and more to meet growing student needs.

Monroe Northeast Louisiana State College W. R. Hammond Division of Liberal Arts der Hammond Latin América Europe Latin America U. S Vernon E. Lynch Robert W. Reid Gale T. Gifford le Mar’ L. Stephan Nellie W. Hickman Isabel R. Pullen Mack B. Solomon Jack B. Wilkes Dean Hammond Evelyn Chilton Willa C. Cox Carl L. Grantz Louise G. Lemert Jessie M. Lockhart L. M. McKneely Dorothy N. Younse W. RB. i Hammond T. R. McCann W. C. Buchanan A. L. Tatum Harriet H. Cale Joseph R. Brown Ted B. Ferguson William R. Scurlock William A. Walker, Jr Perry HW. Howard Winnetta Thomas Hazel H. Mitchell Annelies 1. Hayward Annie Lee West Stahl Howard P. Landry Lawrence R. Longfellow Ray W. Coffey Earl N. Trabue

Red Cross Names National Vice Chairman in Louisiana Drive

An advisory council will appoint a national vice chairman to lead broad fundraising efforts in Louisiana. Objectives include consulting with Red Cross chapters on fund planning, leadership, and operation to secure active campaign leadership. Hudson of New OrleansCalls the role a prime opportunity to strengthen the Red Cross financially for the coming year.

Volun Red Cross Orograny

Louisiana tops nation in tourist income as promotion soars

The Louisiana Municipal Review reports Louisiana leads the United States in tourist income with $4,187.22 in new business per dollar spent on promotion. A Curtis Publishing survey covers 229 groups spending over $15 million. LMA surveys from 23 of 50 chambers show budgets totaling $119,408 for promotional efforts.

Alexandria Louisiana Louisiana Municipal Review Louisiana Municipal Association Department of Commerce and Industry Curtis Publishing Company Curtis LMA Chambers of Commerce

Tech Scrimmage Notes Pinpoint September Opener

Tech drills on the practice field this week after a first full scrimmage expose rough edges. Coachs report no new injuries, praise reserve prospects, and plan movie study to fix flaws before the September 19 season opener at Beaumont Texas against Lamar Tech.

Louisiana ‘Tech Bulldogs Paul Hynes Charlie Garris Tech

Lincoln Parish School Board Adjourned Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Parish School Board met in Ruston on September 7 1959 with nine members present and two absent. Minutes of the prior adjourned meeting were approved. James Tarver of Equitable Life Assurance discussed employee premium rates based on age and count. The 1959 tourist promotion spending across Louisiana totaled several cities, with states funding for tourism and the LMA Lovely Louisiana program reporting costs.

Terrill Marbury School Board T. We Green Emmons Glendale Greenwood E. Mitcham Ruston High School Oscar Barnes Ruston Barnes Helen Benefield Sara McGee Colvin Dubaeh Hillcrest Cleo Beard Ruston Junior High Lincoln Parish Louisiana A.m Felton Green S. L. Nobles Simmie Whitman C. A. Terrill T. W. Green Lamar Colvin Mr. Napper R. M. Foster William A. Marbury, Jr J. C. Rueble William B. Smith James Tarver Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States

Corn flows south reshaping poultry production lines

Frank Priebe argues grain cost spreads are shrinking, with corn increasingly floated down the Mississippi to the Southeast for poultry feed. He contends the decisive factor is efficiency, not growing own grain, as South producers leverage lower costs to expand egg and meat output.

Middle West South Mississippi Alabama

Family Reunion Near Hico Brings Hanks Kin Together

Survivors of Deceased Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hanks held a Sunday reunion at the Hank’s home near Hico. Living children include Mrs. W. N. Peland of Bernice and Mrs. Jeannie Rhodes of Hico, with many relatives from Arcadia Simsboro Winnfield Ruston Dubach and surrounding areas attending.

Bernice Harvey Hanks Hank Hico W.N. Peland Jeannie Rhodes Hank's Flora Bel Driskel Tony Don Arcadia Joe Doss Lena Thompson Simsboro Author Dosy W. C. Doss Bersnice Marion Aycock Mary Aycock Annie Young Glen Heard Ray Beard Lisbon Glen Aycock Winnfield Don Aycock Deayline Glenn Avenck Athens Lois Fowley Sharon Dayton Hanks Waterproof Willie Cobb Ruston Angie Hanks Jessie D. Bryan Ruth Foster Jimmie Happ Napper Anna Dass Mack Henry Bonnie Toss Archie Dass Acktie Murc

Retired Teachers Hold Fall Meet in Temple Baptist Hall

The Lindoly Parish Retired Teachers held their first fall gathering in the recreation room of Temple Baptist Church. The meeting opened with a prayer by Dr. Gray, notes were signed, and attendees included Alma Burk Flora Inning J M Bart J P Lynch Cutthinaban Ledila Rogers and many others. District meeting plans were set for the second Thursday, and a note was sent to Mrs. J Match of Rayville in the hospital.

Lindoly Templé Baptist Church de. Gray Edwards Alma Burk Mies Flora Inning. Hetel J. M. Bart 7. P. Lynch Cutthinaban Sally. Robison Hattie Winfree A. E. Phillips W. S. Haynes Jessamine Elsworth Ethel More Leola Rodgers E. E. Baugh C. W. Edwards J. M. Baker A McFarland J. W. Melton Hardage Downsville

Plan for Pleasant Living film staged for women

An offer promotes a 15 minute technicolor film titled Plan for Pleasant Living a room by room tour of a home designed with Goop Housekeeping. The ad invites women group meetings such as clubs or PTAs to arrange a screening at no charge.

GOOP PTA

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