Opening Dates Set For Demonstration Library
The Lincoln Parish library demonstration opens Tuesday with an open house on Sunday October 21 from 2 30 to 5 30 pm and the official opening on Monday October 22. A bookmobile of 1800 capacity will be delivered around October 1 to serve the parish. Plans include shelving installation by Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce members at 103 West Alabama Avenue. First shipments of books from the Louisiana State Library are expected around the first of next month. The library will operate 10 am to 6 pm with adjustments planned to meet parish needs. Four thousand books will launch the program with an additional 100 books monthly for a year. Attendees included Mrs Sallie Farrell and James B. ____
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Lincoln Parish
Library Board of Directors
Boant
Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce
Libravian
West Alabama Avenue
Bess Vaughn
Louisiana State Library
Mes
Sallie Farrell
James
Mrs. Taylor Named Assistant Home Demonstration Agent
Mrs Jo Ann Taylor was appointed the new Assistant Home Demonstration Agent for Lincoln Parish effective September 10. She previously served as Assistant Home Demonstrator in Fast Carrol Parish and has worked in demonstration programs since 1961. A Northeast State College graduate, she was an active 4 H member in Marion music?
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Jo Ann Taylor
Lincoln Parish
Northeast State College
Bruce Frazier
Ant County
Lincoln
Floyd Sisemore Urges Hunters Cooperation
Floyd Sisemore of the Department of Wildlife asks hunters in Jackson Parish Game Maintenance Area to refrain from building tree blinds or fires. He cites land leasing terms with owners and allows climbing trees but warns against any tree stands. A bow and arrow season opens October 1.
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Floyd Sisemore
Department of Wildlife
Jackson Parish
Fle
Rented Typewriter Not Returned
Bob Johnson of Rustan reported to the city police that a rented typewriter was not returned. A white male named Rickie Combs from TV South Jones in Button showed a Texas driver’s license but residents had never heard of him. Police pursued the matter as identity uncertain and property value listed.
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Bob Johnson
Rustan
Johnean
Uypewrit
Richie Combs
TV South
Jones
Button
Combs
Dollison
Thee Beutver
Rickie
Bies
Lincoln Parish to Use Courthouse as Fallout Shelter
At a September meeting the Lincoln Parish Police Jury approved using the Courthouse as a Civil Defense fallout shelter. Emergency supplies including water food first aid gear and banks will be stored with access clauses and liability protections for building owners. Ball said plans extend to 10 more buildings after owner permits.
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Lincoln Parish
Civil Defense Agency
Civil Defense
Jamies M. Bull
Ball
Lincoln Parish Police Jury bids and indictments noted
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met August 14 approving bids from Tardage Ford and Louisiana Equipment Company for two Caterpillar motors and two leaf spring devices, totaling about 5200, with tax. Indictments were returned against Robert Lewis, Donald Buffett, and Elzie Ree Davis for rape and armed robbery, along with multiple other indictments for theft, aggravated battery, and attempted murder, with ongoing court actions and no action on several cases due to insufficient evidence.
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Hardiase Ford
Lousiana Equipment Company
Police Jira
Dean A. Mitchell
Tl-Burton
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Parr Ish
Cortez Anderson
Shreveport ‘Highway
Sheriff's Office
Robert Lewis
Anderson
Buffett
Anuerson
Davis and Buffett
Grand Jury
Levelle Walker
L. ©. Lampton
Lucien Ball
Albert Coleman
Ey Willie Dimmer
Frank E. Knighton
Jack Davis
Registrars Equipped For New System In Louisiana
Louisiana's 64 parish registrars of voters are now equipped to use a new registration system. Applicants must pass a multiple choice quiz on government and citizenship replacing the former literacy test. A three member team will confer with parish registrars across North Louisiana to implement the procedure.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
Uugh ‘Trer
Louisiana
Justice Department
Cutter
North Louviana Oon
New State Law Expands Auto Insurance Requirements
Louisiana buyers face a new state law starting October 1 requiring uninsured motorist coverage with standard liability. The measure, passed by the Legislature, aims to recover costs from at fault drivers and protect families. agents note the change makes uninsured motorist coverage mandatory in all auto policies, with premium impact and potential policy omissions if rejected.
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Louisiana
Louisiana Association of Insurance Avents
Dubach School Opens With Assembly Led by Mine Tunt
Dubach Louisiana opened the new day with a school assembly as Mine Tunt led the processional into the auditorium at 8 30. Principal M Q Colvin greeted students and parents after the invocation by Reverend D A Doughty in a ceremony marking the opening day.
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Dubach
la- Mine Tunt
Dubach Schoul
Tev. DA
Doughty
Principe M
Parish Land Drainage Program Begun
A parish drainage program has begun in Lincoln Parish. The initiative aims to improve land drainage, though its use has been limited by ongoing standstill and alterations.
22 Miles Of Parish Roads Blacktopped In Summer Project
Lincoln Parish roads department completed a six week summer blacktop project totaling 22 miles. Parish Manager Eddie Evans said crews rotated around the parish to maximize paving each year. The effort supports draining mantained property for pasture and aids local agriculture, with ASCS and SCS offices aiding drainage and funding steps.
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Lincoln Parish Department of Roads
Eddie Evans
Grove
Ware
Anibes
Arnold Davis
Hope
Hopewell
Ward Fi
Mdess Lilty High
Elemiiles
Anile Evans
Department of Agriculture
ASCS
SCS
ASOS
Joan Spencer
SCS Alfuice
Ruston
Hospitality Hour For New Teachers Set
A community plan outlines an event titled Hospitality Hour For New Teachers Set to welcome and orient incoming staff. It details venue, date, and activities to foster connections among educators and local supporters.
Dairy Selection Show At Fair Grounds In Justice
Lincoln Parish 4 H club teachers and members from across North Louisiana gather at the Fair Grounds in Justice Friday morning September 14 at 10 oclock for a dairy show. Robert Briusier says the event aims to showcase top dairy cattle with judges from the region. The effort highlights the finest group of dairy animals assembled for the purpose and promises a spirited display of livestock skills and breeding.
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Lincoln Parish
Ad Elu Metiabeas
Theisely Canis
North Louisiana
Jtuston
IU Oelock
Ou A
Robert BL Briuaier
Weather figures show rise in July business activity
Readings indicate improved July demand across multiple sectors with notable gains in consumer spending and services. Analysts cite higher retail turnover and transportation volumes amid warmer summer demand, while cautious industry groups note persistent price pressures and uneven regional performance.
Services Slated For Helen Davis
Mrs Helen Green Davis age 40 died this morning at Lincoln General Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Try ing Methodist Church. Funeral service will be at Speusa Chapel tomorrow September 11 at 4 00 p m conducted by Rev Douglas McGuire. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under Spears Fy Theocany. Survivors include husband Kit Davis of St Anne son James Taoist daughter Mary Siomachet Davis of Ruston, two brothers Woodrow Green of Ruston and Ermitya Green of Delhi, and two sisters Mrs Clarence Hawkins and Mrs Jobo Bailey of White Raton.
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Helen Green Davis
Lincoln General Hospital
Trying Methodist Church
Speusa Chapel
Douglas McGuire
Our “Leirity Methodist Church
Greenwood Ceme
Spears
Mary Siomach Et
Davis
Ruston
Woodrow Green
Ruaston
Cay
Ermitya Green
Delhi
Clarence Hawkins
Pps
Jobo Bailey
White
Raton
Fie
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Fallout Shelter
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Chevrolet
Tuston
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Cregy
Louisiana Equipment Company
Dneluide
Jen
Standin W Alter
Kavanaugh Road
Vail
SQS
Tiaby
Daullee Chaban
Aden Sulin
Thayer
Pires
Satan
Pesta
Dinty
Helen Davis
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