Lincoln Parish enrollment rises at Ruston High
Morelle Emmons, superintendent of parish schools, reports an annual enrollment rise. Ruston High School leads with 575 students on opening day, followed by Ruston Elementary and other parish schools as figures show.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Parish
Morelle Emmons
Parisly
Erenga
Follm
Fieraga
Ruston High School
R. G. Hanchey
Ruston High
Ruston Elementary
Ruston Ighsas
Ston High
Hilleret
Strand
Ruston Junior High
Services Held Here Sunday For Mr. Ellis
Joseph Walker Ellis 81 died Friday night in Ruston hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p m Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston with Revs A S Newman and J T Bavis officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors: widow Lizzie Henry Ellis. son Marvin Ellis Ruston. daughter Mary Lou Kurst Detroit Michigan. three grandchildren. four great grandchildren. Pallbearers: J W Martin Joe Henry Wallace J J Mitchem Ben Havens J D Hines Hugh Tines.
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Joseph Walker Ellis
Riston Hospital
Chapel of Kilpatrick
Ruston
A. S.newman
J. T. Bavis
Greenwood Cemetery
Kilpatrick
Ellis
Is ‘Sur Dow
Lizzie
Henry Ellis
Marvin Ellis
Rusten
Mary Lou Kurst
Detroit
Michigan
J. W. Martin
Joe Henry Wallace
J- J, Mitchem
Ben Havens
J. D. Hines
Hugh Tines
Mode Choate Announces For Office
Mode Choate announces his candidacy for Lincoln Parish state representative. He grew up in Simshboro, holds a BS in Business Admin from Louisiana Tech with an accounting major, and is a World War II veteran. He and his family live in Ruston where he owns an insurance and vacuants service, with prior roles in IRS, Louisiana Banking, and a finance firm. He holds multiple fraternal and veteran affiliations and serves as Deputy Sister Governor of Ginny International. He believes his business experience qualifies him to represent the people of Lincoln Parish.
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Choate
Lincoln Parish
Aim
Lincoln Farish
Simshboro
Louisiana Tech
Ana Jor
L. S. Internal Revenue Service
Louisiana Banking Department
Heaven
Lineula
Third Generation Marked In Transfer Of Business
Ned Causey, a Ruston institution, turns over his three generation transfer trucking business to son Harrell. Ned, 57, known for his laughter and community respect, becomes a city parking meter patrolman, a job he enjoys, as Rustonites recall his long history in local sports and service.
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Wiley Hilburn
Tech Drive
R. E. Causey
Ned
Causey
Harrell
Ruston
Causeys
J. J. Causey, Jr
Cassey Transfer
Nel
Will Rogers
Bustonites
Ned Causey
Ned Keys
Almost Two-Week Christmas Holiday Approved by Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish school board adopted a near two week Christmas break with classes ending December 22 and resuming January 4. Additional holidays include Thanksgiving week November 23 to 27 and Good Friday April 15, 1960. The board granted permission for Lincoln High School to seek Southern Association approval and set mandatory retirement at 65, with possible completion of the current session if turning 64 after opening.
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Lincoln Parish
Louisiana Teachers Association
Morelle Emmons
Lincoln High School
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Board
Aso
Archery Club to Build Range on Chamber Property
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce grants the Archery Club permission to construct a nationally improved range on Chamber Job Commerce property east of Ruston along Brick Yard Road. Sterling Harrell, club president, says Lewisiana Bowhunters may hold their annual shoot here next year if the range is completed.
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Ruston
Calves Vaccination and Herd Health Advice
Extension notes advise Calves vaccination and herd testing to remove infested animals. Dr Bowal, District Veterinarian, is reached through Shreveport avenues to arrange testing and vaccination. Emphasizes economic gains from disease-free herds and consistent action to maintain herd quality.
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F. C
Dr. Bowal
Roony
Linc
Murphy Street
Shreveport
Louisiana
Eal Deewald
Sheeveport
Fertilizer and livestock notes amid unsettled farm talk
Fragmented, uncertain text discusses fertilizer use, livestock care, and farm practices with garbled references to fertilizer types, pasture conditions, and potential agricultural guidance. Names, dates, and clear actions are obscured by the damaged OCR, leaving a scattered snapshot of farm concerns and advice.
Lincoln Parish Dem primary signals crowded race slate
Thirty-six candidates filed for the December 5 Lincoln Parish Democratic primary. The roster shows Sheriff Jesse J. Riser unopposed, Clerk of Court Leslie Lechester unopposed, Tax Assessor Charles R. Hightower unopposed, and Coroner Dr. D. J. Bennett unopposed, with other offices also listed.
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Lincoln Parish
Ragan Madden
Jesse J. Riser
Leslie Lechester
Charles R. Hightower
D. J. Bennett
Ruston Knife Fight Leads to Aggravated Battery Charge
Ruston man T J McNeil held on $500 bond after a Saturday knife fight injuring Huey Brown. Police said Robert B Lewis was held on $1,000 bond after a hit and run on Chatham Road injuring Ollie Lewis. Local political notices list candidates for House of Representatives and local offices, plus a new director of special education announced for Ruston Children’s Home.
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T. J. McNeil
Ruston
McNeil
O. 0
Oshan
Huey Brown
Robert B. Lewis
Chatham Road
Ollie Lewis
Riser Civic Club Hears Judge Jones on Road Plans
Riser Civic Club met at the Risers home with Judge Fred W. Jones Jr. addressing members about blacktopping Riser Road and the city’s relation to surrounding communities. President John W. Nelson presided as the club agreed to meet every second Thursday. discussion included Lincoln Parish and Jackson Parish funding and support.
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Fred, W., Jones, Jr
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Riser Civic Club
Jack Riser
Riser Road
John W. Nelson
Sesson
Welson
Bill Bennett
Bennett
Ward 1
Lincoln Parish
Jackson Parish
Linccul
Nelson
Tingor
Fred Jones
Judge Jones
Ruston
Boston Chaamber of Commerce
Didyve
Jack Resec
Mornin Ladner
One-Cent Raise Per Hour Given At Plant Here
Workers at a local plant received a one cent per hour raise as part of a labor adjustment. The notice mentions Laneain Enterprise workers and the AG lanes unit, with details of the raise affecting those employed in the industry. The WISE location is cited east of Dubsiaa and Ne Driekyayad Lota.
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Laneain Enterprise
Lowe
Nteoceil Pep Hati
Fertie Tediay
Chaearinum- Hsnce Yths Naatle Fis
AG. Lanes
Loneain
Bernice High to Dedicate Grid Field Ahead of Friday Game
Bernice High School plans a field dedication Friday before hosting Norphlet Leopards in their first home game. The Bears kicked off league play with a win over Arcadia, their second victory of the week. Morale is high as Coach Emmot and Pearson prepare for a strong Arkansas crowd, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. after ceremonies.
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Bernice High School
Norphlet Leopards
Bears
Arcadia
Pirst
Emmot
Pearson
Arkansas
Scho
Adr
Funeral Services Held Friday For Mrs Ella Sanders
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Sanders 91 of Ruston were held Friday in Kilpatrick Chapel after a lengthy illness. The Rev. A H Jamson of Emanuel Baptist Church and Rev. Virgil Morris of Trinity Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed at Vienna Cemetery under Kilpatricks of Ruston. Survivors include three daughters Ola Chandler Anna Sanders and Irene Hardy all of Ruston a brother Robert J Vining Sr of Globe Arizona five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Kilpatrick Chipel
Two Pam
Ella Sanders
Ruston
Sanders
Jamson
Mminimuel Baptist Church
Virgil Morris
Trinity Methodist Church
Vienna Co
Kilpatys of
Ola Chander
Anna Sanders
Irene Hardy
Robert J. Vining
Globe, Arizona
Ato
Polio Claims Life Of Clay Child In 1949 Fatalities
Fragmented report notes a Clay County child died from bulbar poliomyelitis amid early Salk vaccine concerns. The piece references state records, perils of polio in 1948 49, and repeated mentions of fatalities and racial terms amid wartime era data.
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Confedearial Hospital
Perth
Lincoln Parish Candidate Oglesby Announces Campaign
Oglesby, a 48 year old WWII veteran and Ruston American Legion past commander, declares his candidacy for Lincoln Parish State Representative. A merchant and Dubach deacon, he pledges parish residents square representation and vows to meet voters to discuss his platform. He stresses he runs on initiative, not party pressure.
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Tam
American Legion
Ruston
Fellowship Baptist
Church of Dubach
DAV Officers Install Thursday Night at VEW Home
DAV officers for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 37 will be installed Thursday at 6 30 p m at the VEW Home Memorial Park. State Commander Sterling Vere t of New Orleans will install, with Bart G Cantrell of the Shreveport VA Center assisting. A VEW supper at 6 30 p m precedes the ceremony and invites VEW members and guests.
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Henry G Riser
Bill V
Ashley Riser
VEW
Memorial Park
Risey
Sterling, Vereret
New Orleans
DAV
Bart G. Cantrell
National Service Offices
Shreveport VA
Don C. McCormack
Riser
Ce.remany
Ruston Star Roland Jackson in Rice starter lineup
Roland Jackson of Ruston, a sophomore halfback listed at 191 pounds, is set to start for Rice against Baton Rouge at Tiger Stadium. The Ruston native drew strong notices in intra squad scrimmage and was All Southwestern freshman, with proximity to national TV exposure. Former Ruston High teammates Simonton and Hinton are also on LSU roster.
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Tiger’ Stadium
Jackson
Ruston
Roland
L. J
Hoss) Garrett
Ruston High School
Ruston High
Foo
L.S.A
Charlie Hinton
Sumnyy
Simonton
Former Ruston Man Withdraws From Race
Walter Ri Krousel a Baton Rouge attorney formerly of Ruston withdrew Tuesday as a Democratic candidate for Governor. He said the move follows a Democratic State Central Committee resolution permitting candidates of legal age to file while challenging Egil K. Long’s political maneuvers.
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Walter’ Ri Krousel
Batort Rouge
Bueton
Ciovernor
Krousel
Democratic State Central Committee
Gacred
Egil K. Long
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Mode Choate, Jr
Minor C. Oglesby
J. W. Cook
Co. M. Mathesyes
John A. Mitchell
R. F. Morgan
John T. Richardson
W. H. Sumrall
Milton A. Woodard
W. R. Sumlin
Willie B. Walker
Willis D. Barret
Virgil Frazier
R. M. Enloo
Douglas C. Barnell
TL. K. Caldwell
Paul Tubbs
D. Beard
J. &. Delony
Children’s Home
John H. Campbell
Louisiana Fech
Fioapital
Grambling Road
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Southeastern Louisiana College
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Henry G. Riser
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