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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1959

Page

8

Men In Service And Centennial Plans Highlight Local Notices

News items report Sgt. Claude Pike of Simsboro La in a German artillery program during August and a Damnagille La Marine veteran returning to Camp Lejeune after duty in the Mediterranean. The piece covers Navy Reserve training in New Orleans and broad centennial commemoration plans across many states with reenactments and ceremonies in sites such as Baton Rouge Charleston and Brandy Station. It also notes school events in Chowdrant and student activities, including yearbook planning and staff appointments.

Milseck Germany Claude Pike Johnnie R. Pike Simahoro 27Th’ Artillery Schwabisch Army Denber Fort Chaffee Simsboro Ejbune Baton Rouge Fort Sumter Charleston D. C Hampton Roads Philippi W. Va Big Bethel First Manassas Virginia Lexington Antietam Brice Cross Roads Miss Perrybille Vicksburg

West Side Notes Tell of Visits and Local Events

Ernest Frascher returned home after three weeks in Arkansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota accompanied by Mrs Pergy Nix. Several neighbors and relatives are mentioned visiting, church revival at Barnett Springs starts next Sunday with morning and evening services, and Mrs Ham is hopeful to remove a leg cast soon.

Ernest Frascher Arkansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Pergy, Nix Hama

Voters Pick BODD For Governor

Voters favored BODD for governor citing his qualifications as the decisive factor. DODD’s credentials are noted as substantial but the outcome reflects support for BODD in this race.

Civil War Centennial To Be Held In Washington

National Civil War Centennial Commission executive director Karl Retts announced eleven programs definite with ten tentative for the five year centennial. Plans span 12 states and the District of Columbia, mostly on anniversary dates, including dedications religious and educational ceremonies. The effort aims to be the greatest pageant in the nation’s history, with more programs to be added.

Washington,d. C Karl S. Retts National Helis

Campaign Manager For Morrison Is Ex-Marine

New Orleans Mayor deLesseps Morrison names ex Marine Claude B Duval of Terrebonne Parish as campaign manager for his bid to become Louisiana governor. Duval praised Morrison’s honesty and foresight and said Louisianans deserve his youthful leadership.

Morrison Claude Duval New Orleans deLesseps “Chen” Morrison Houma Louisiana UMBC American Legion Duval Chep Morrison St. Charles St American Légion Louisiana Ymbca

LOSTED NOTICE AND LOCAL STRUcture DRAFTED LAWS

Postings warn against hunting and trespass on land in Lincoln Parish owned by Glen L. Shadow. The article also outlines a wide profile of Duval’s public service, military record, and community roles in Terrebonne and surrounding parishes, noting his campaign activities and leadership positions while highlighting his prior law career and charitable work.

Lancoln Glen L

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