Ruston Choudrant Highway Nears February Traffic
Highway officials report the Ruston Choudrant four lane stretch nearing completion with paving largely done and traffic expected in February. The Farmerville Road overpass is finished but the Ruston rootoriets bridge will open after shoulder work, with 80 construction items including grading drainage and interchanges still to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston-Choudrant
Ruston
Vol Highway
Schortifie
Farmerville Road
Ruston Rootoriets
Patton announces bid for Louisiana State Senate
B R Patton of Palmerville Louisiana formally announces candidacy for re election to the State Senate from the 28th Senatorial District comprising Union and Lincoln Parishes He declares independence from any group or faction and vows to cooperate with elected officials He notes his lifelong district ties birthplace Hico Lincoln Parish age 39 marriage with three children military service World War I four battle stars and Presidential Citation He lists church affiliations fraternal memberships and serves on the Service and Industry Education Health and Welfare Institutions and Sec committees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Pat Patton
Palmerville
State Senate
Union
Lincoln
Hico
Lincoln Parish
Tam
First Baptist Church of
Farmerville
American Legion
St. Louis College of Mortuary Science
Service and Industry
Education
Health and Welfare
Institutions
Sec
Patton
Revival Slated For Sept 13 At Barnett Springs
Barnett Springs Baptist Church will host a week long revival from Sunday September 13 through September 20. Morning services start at 6 00 a m with coffee and doughnuts. Evening services begin at 7 00 p m with new messages nightly. Richard Moore will lead the song service and the church sits on Barnett Springs Road near the Tech campus, air conditioned for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Springs Baptist Church
Richard Moore
Tech
Barnet Springs
Barnett Springs Road
Dove season opens with hunters bagging limits in Ruston
Ruston hunters report several dove limits as Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries opens a 65 half day split season from September 5 to 20 plus a late option from November 26 to January 13. Daily bag limit is 10 with a 20 possession, and noted shooters include Harry Hamilton Jim Hosecr and Shorty Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riston
Ruston
Hany Hamilton
Jim Hosect
Shorty Carter
Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries
Bego
Archery Club For Girls To Be Formed
Plans are under way to form an archery club for girls up to age 15 in Ruston. Sponsored by Mrs. Ragen Green and Mr Harvest Sid with Mrs. A. J. Etall and Mrs. W. C. Reeves guiding, nine young ladies have joined. Interested girls may call Mrs. Green or Mrs. Ture to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ruston Ars ¢Hery Club
Mes. Ragen Green
Harvest Sid
A. J. Etall
Mes
W. C. Reeves
Svelery
Mrs. Green
Ture
Sims Announces Committee Meet For Sept 12
Robert Sims Lincoln Parish Democratic Committeeman will chair the 28th Senatorial Committee in Ragan Madden's office Friday Sept 12 at 3 pm to accept applications for state senate candidates from Lincoln and Union Parishes. Sims heads the committee with Jom Talbot and Ragan Macon as secretary. Candidates may qualify Sept 11 to Sept 25, and must pay fees to Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sims
Lincoln Parish
Will
Ragan Madden
Lincoln
Union Parishes
Mr. Sims
Jom Talbot
Fron Union Parish
Ragan Macon
Secrotiory
Shoplifting Charged To Ruston Negro
A Ruston man was charged with shoplifting after allegedly attempting to lift a sack of groceries from the Pigely Wigaty store. Police reported the suspect fled before officers arrived, and the case remains under investigation with no bond set at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Negro
Kuster Negra
Seara
Pout Thelen
Wits
Chiat Af Police
CQO
Osbun
Chie Oseun
Services Held Monday For R. B. Hanna, Jr.
Funeral services for Robert B. Hanna Jr., 48, Patterson high school teacher, were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in Dubach Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Means and Rev. A. H. Prewell officiating. Burial followed at Hamilton Memorial Cemetery, Dubach, under Kilpatrick Funeral Home direction. Survived by one son, Kerry Hanna, three sisters, and three brothers including Dr. Richard L. Hanna, Lloyd G., and Charles H. Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Hanna, Jr
Patterson High
Hanna
Patterson
Dubach Methodist Church
Jerry Means
Thev. A. H. Prewell
Hamilton Memorial Cemetery
Dubach
Kilpatrick
Hannp
Kerry Manna
Aubrey Auldy
Wilber Barkas
James Fowler
Monrvea
Richard L. Wanna
Qoushatta
Lloyd G
New Orleans
Charles H
Shreve
Wise to Retire From Ward 7 Police Juror Post
S E Wise, a Lincoln Parish Police Juror from ward 7, announced retirement after 28 years on the parish board. He thanked Ward 7 residents for cooperation during road improvements and urged electing a broad minded successor who serves the parish as a whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Ward 7
Lincoln Parish
Henry G Riser Elected First DAV Commander
Henry G. Riser of Ruslin has been elected the first Commander of the Ruston Bill Astley Riser Chapter No 37 Disabled American Veterans for 1959 60. Other officers include Howard C Davis and Dr Laurence Ble ich with installation by Sterling G Verret of New Orleans on Sept 17th. Riser noted the chapter serves disabled veterans from Munroe to Bosier City and north of Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Riser
Riser Road
Ruslin
Bill Astley Riser
Commander Riser
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Riser
Ruston Dav
Howard C. Davis
LauMeyvne C. Bleich
Barebary
DAV
Sterling G. Verret
New Orleans
Inc
Verret
Risey
Munroe
Bossier City
Alexanderia
wall @s
Palin chased in New York hit and run case duel claim
A UPI report notes a dramatic pursuit in Buppalo New York as authorities investigate a high profile hit and run. An unknown driver allegedly fled after striking a vehicle, leaving the license plate visible. Police vow to pursue all leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buppalo
N.Y
UPI
Palin
Auery
Soone
4-H Talent Show at Lincoln Parish Fair
A parish fair talent show will be held on Tuesday October 6 at 7 30 p m at Fraser Field featuring Lincoln parish 4 H Club members. Junior leaders and the 4 H executive committee planned the event with a committee handling ticket sales and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Lincoln Parish
Fraser Field
A-Mer
Red Cross Badges Ready For Students
Red Cross badges for students will be distributed at the parish office on Friday at noon. Officials said the program aims to teach lifesaving skills and distribute badges to participants, with plans for a future session in the coming weeks.
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Lancoln
Studenes
Real Cross
Bearcats Drive Fund Drive Falls Short in Ruston
Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce reports about 1800 raised for RHS athletic fund from Bearcat Booster drive led by Karlie Barham. Funds remain below the 82000 goal as the team prepares for a home opener September 18 against Springhill with tickets sold by members and at Stegall's and RHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Junior Chamber of Commercs
Bearcat
RHS Athletic Fund
Karlie Barham
Jaycse
Bahum
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bearcats
Minden
Springhill Lumberjacks
Pearcats
Lions Club
Coush Ba Ita Ly
Jones
Ruston High
Morgan J. Peoples
New Legion Officers Are Installed in McFarland-McCallum Post
Lake Providence district commander Mr and Mrs Charles E Herring installed the McFarland McCallum Post officers for 1959 60 at the Legion Home. Richard Hudson is post commander with Hunter Lewis and J P Wynn as vice commanders and Bill Veazey adjutant. The auxiliary officers include Mrs Sertha Colvin president and Mrs Lambert Brooks vice president. The post numbers 196 members this year with a goal of 200 and focuses on community youth programs and Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Herring
Lake Providence
American Legion
McFarland-McCallum
Legion Home
Werring
Bill Veazey
Richard Hudson
Jeommander
Hunter Lewis
J. P. Wynn
Adjidant
W. J1 Ross
W. Colvin
Charles Carter
D.T. McParland
Willsnn McFarland
N. le Moeneriel
Charles Herring
Sth
Sertha Col Vin
Lambert Brooks
Ma.ecutery
Sillo den
Alps
Annie May Mos
Pla Pon
Hunter Lewis Will Agin
Iek Hudson Dae
TBO
Pately
E. Gao
Chamber Banquet Invites Senator McClellan
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce plans to invite Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas to speak at the annual banquet in January at the Louisiana Theatre dining hall. Board notes cover a Chicago trip by secretary W. W. Durden Sr. detailing discussions with O Cedar about relocating operations to Ruston, site size, parking needs, and potential use of the Louisiana Industrial Inducement Plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
John L. McClellan
Arkansas
Board of Director
W. W. Durden, Sr
Chicago
Durden
Chicago Phint
Chamber of Commerce
American Marietta Company
Rainach Attacks State Taxes in Louisiana Campaign
Shreveport report quotes Sen. William M. Rainach of Homer criticizing state taxes as a barrier to industry. He claims taxes have dominated sessions, frightened new businesses, and threatens Louisiana’s industrial prospects. He pledges no new taxes and aims to make the state competitive with Texas and Mississippi to keep local youth employed.
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Rainach
Louisiana
Shreveport
William M. Rainach
Homer
Chambers of Commerce
Jaycees
YMBC
Baton Rouge
Texas
Mippi
Nicol Will Appear Before Dallas Men
George Nicol will appear Friday in Dallas before a meeting of the board of directors of the Small Business Association of this region to discuss effective communications for telling the association story. He is a member of the National Board of Field Advisors of the SBA for Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nicol
Dallas
Smal Business Association
Hmffective Communications
Small Business Association
Nicol
Small Business Association For
Louisiana
State Polio Box Score 1959 Parish Box Score Lincola 3 Paralytic 0
Polio cases reported to the Louisiana State Board of Health through week 34, August 28, 1959 and earlier years show totals of 87, 43 paralytic, and 26 non paralytic. Par- ish box score lists Lincola 3 paralytic 0 non paralytic 10. For maximum protection you need three shots of Salk vaccine. Don't stop with one or two shots. Ensure every family member is fully protected against polio.
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Louisiana State Board of Health
Parish
Extension Tips Warn of Army Worm Threats and Fertilizer Tips
Extension agents urge watchfulness for army worms in county pastures and warn that moth activity may signal risk. Natural enemies often curb outbreaks, but if worms appear apply the right insecticide. Tuxaphene suggested as affordable option after at least two good rains. Fertilizer advice favors adjusting phosphate and potash based on forage type to optimize nitrogen use and growth.
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Sy F. O
Waten
Fistersion Jantome
Fierk
Watteh
Gies
Herve
Army Worms and Nitrogen Rates for Grazing Crops
Farmers advised to favor higher nitrogen over phosphate and potash for grazing crops with wheat and rye grass. Guidance covers ammonia nitrate and S122 nutrients, estimating pounds of nitrogen and phosphorus per acre, and notes on oat and wheat yields and cost reductions when mixing crops.
Election filings open for parish offices in Lincoln area
The Lincoln parish Democratic Executive Committee sets a 5 p.m. Saturday deadline for candidates filing for sheriff, district attorney, parish judge, house members, and other offices. Applicants must file an affidavit of intent with committee chairman E. Phillips and include a deposit of fees at the same rate as the last election. several candidates attended the Saturday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foffi Sor
Mee
Lincoln Parish
Dev Executive
Lim¢ony Police Jury
Ae Plebie
Hieve
Las 4 Lture
Polidentury
Justices of the Peace
Coremittee
E. Phillips
Simskoro
Coron
Constance
Mrs Annie Elizabeth Atkins Dies at 81 in Clay
Annie Elizabeth Atkins of Clay died Wednesday after a month long illness in Gusting Texas. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Clay Methodist Church with Rev Wastbrook officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. Survivors include five sons S R Atkins of Alexandria POE Atkins of Ruston J H Atkins of Dubach Q E Atkins of Clay and W H Atkins of Clay a daughter Mrs T C Beaddy of Clay. There are 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial directed by Darby Kimball and Spears Funeral Home of Ruston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth Atking
Clay
Gusting
Texas
Clay Methodist
Wastbrook
Prospect Cemetery
Darby, Kimball and Spears Funeral Home
Ruste
S. RB. Atkins
Alexandria
Poe. Atkins
Ruston
VFW Plans Entertainment Meeting with DAV Officers
VFW Post 3615 plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting to discuss entertainment for Disabled American Veterans. Commander Don C. McCormack notes DAV aims to organize and install officers with state and national DAV presence. He hopes VFW members attend Thursday night events and supper after the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. McCormall
Parnell-Burt
Sai
Pateulaatier
McCormack
DAV
Sterling
New Orleans
VFW
VEW
Samme
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Oni
Donna ‘Tatum
Bidheylie Skinner
Pegey Roberts
Genevieve Paleson
Dorothy Hawker
Pete Lanmaney
Jimmy Nobles
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Ante Sith
Tavith
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Toweler
Dilton Genly
Ehaltny
Katherine Skinner
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Susi Pat
Rhi
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Fata
Jaycee
RHS
Mrs. Covington
Covinggien
Utah
California
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Senator McClellan
Phillip ‘O‘conner
O-Cedar
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