Lightning Strikes Cause Major Ruston Power Outage
Three direct lightning hits during a severe electrical storm plunged Ruston into darkness for over an hour. Power and light officials called it the worst outage here, with damage to the river line in West Acres and the southeastern and western regions. Crews repaired outages in about 45 minutes and all streets and mains were restored by nine o clock. The Northwestern area had lights for the longest gap, and no injuries or fires were reported.
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Ruston
P. G. Grambling, Jr
West Acres
Grambling
Former Ruston Resident Dies in Alabama
Mrs. Julia Johnson Bolin widow of John W. Bolin Sr a former Ruston resident died Monday in Huntsville Alabama after a stroke Funeral services set for 10:00 a m Thursday at Fister Funeral Home in Vicksburg Miss Survivors include two sisters a brother one daughter two sons six grandchildren and three great grandchildren
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Fister Funeral Home
Vicksburg
Miss
Julia Johnson Bolin
John W. Bolin
Ruston
Bolin
Fluntsville
Ala
Lincoln Parish
Alabama
Herbert Arthur
Butterville
Avk
R. C. Knox
Waterville
Willam M. Johnson
Memphis
Tenn
R. C. Page
John Bolin, Jr
Huntsville
Bedford
Miss) Bolin
Vernon
Rites Wednesday For Saline Man Died In Hodge Clinic
Funeral services were held at 2 PM at Aptioch Methodist Church in Saline for H. F. Shively 83 lifelong resident of Rienville Parish who died in the Forge clinic Monday after a long illness. The service was led by Rev. O. Cum and Rev. Aubrey Williams with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by wife Florence. three daughters Elestine, Donsney Jones, Mattie Shively. two sons Archie Shively and Alto Shively. 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
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Aptioch Methodis
Saline
H. FE. Shively
Rienville Parish
Forge
Rey
Aubrey Williams
Edmunds Funda
Joneshora
Shively
Florence Shivel
Man Buys Shorthorn at Glen Shadow Transfer Seen
F Pletcher buys a Shadow lineage Shorthorn at Glen Shadow with a yearling heifer from Shadow’s dam, Ruston. The transfer of ownership is recorded by the American Milke Thorn Society at Spring.
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Plfax
Ilking Shorthorn
Glen Shadow
F. Pletcher
Shadow
Hull
Ruston
Ste Shorthorn
American Milkethorn Society
Ruston High Homecoming Plans Feature Old South Theme
Ruston High announces Homecoming Week starting Monday October 19 with a culminating Bastrop Ram-Benreat game Friday October 24 and after game dance. A Bearcat Veterans tribute and Old Southern Tea Room event are planned with a Homecoming parade at 2 through downtown Ruston featuring horses, decorated cars, and the Southern Belles court. Floats contest offers prizes of 15, 10, 5, and 3 dollars for top entries.
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Ruston High
Queen's Court
Ruston
Kiwanis Picnic At Fraser Field Planned This Thursday
The Kiwanis Club schedules its annual picnic at Lincoln Parish Fair Grounds opposite Fraser Field. Chicken barbecue starts at 5 p.m. Rev. G Avery Lee will discuss his world trip. Ben Bogard says food serves until after 6 p.m. Ned Rapier leads the planning with Jim Clinton, Ding Merritt, and Robert Beard assisting.
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Kiwanis Club
Lincoln Parish
Fraser Field
Donkey Baseball Cancelled By Rain
The Jaycees donkey baseball game scheduled for Tuesday night was cancelled due to rain. D. P. Colvin, chairman, announced the game could not be rescheduled and that advance ticket money would be refunded.
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Jaycees
D. P. Colvin
Colvin
Burkhalter Elected VP Of Law Forestry Assn At Meeting
H D Burkhalter elected vice president of the Law Forestry Association at its annual meeting. Officers named include Leon Taylor first vice president, L C Wwing second vice president, H D Burhalter third vice president, and R D Schaeler treasurer. Executive committee members listed from Ruston Oakdale Min den Bogalusa Leesville Lake Charles Bastrop Camden Ark Hodge and Monroe. Main speaker Vance Miles of Tuscaloosa and Lloyd P Blackwell presented remarks at the banquet.
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H. D. Burkhalter
Law Forestry Association
Andria
Bogalusa
Louisiana
Hinton
Bentley
Leon of Taylor
Lilaud J. Blackwell
Ruston
W. N. Darwin J
Oakdale
W. M. Dietrich
Minden
Paul M. Garrison
Fpeb. Hernandez
Leesville
W. M. Palmer, Jr
Good Pine
G. TS
Puret
Lake Charles
K. Roberts
Bastrop
B. A. Ryan
Camden, Ark
N. W. Sewell
Hodge
J. §. McWillams
Monroe
Vance Miles
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Lloyd P. Blackwell
Ruston Mayor Proclaims Constitution Week 1958
Mayor T C Beasley issues a proclamation urging Ruston citizens to observe Constitution Week September 17 through 23 1958 by recognizing the Federal Constitution and the rights of American citizenship. The document cites Public Law 915 designating September 17 28 as Constitution Week.
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T. C. Beasley
Ruston
United States of America
Deasley
Beasley
United States
Ameview
Four Parish 4-Hers Win Trip to National Dairy Show
Four 4-H members from parish clubs earned travel to Memphis for the National Dairy Show. Fourteen North Louisiana dairy heifers were chosen to represent the state at the event, with plans set for participants to compete next week.
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Pour
Pekingese Pup Finds New Home
A Pekingese dog, displaced near Rayston, finds a new home with a kind owner after narrowly avoiding danger. The owner Reed seeks the new family to read the plea. local residents report the dog is gentle, with one eye and a bridle nose.
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Rayston
Pant Reed
Robertson
Aan
Tech
Reed
Park
Bleich to Speak at State Red Cross Conference
Dr. L C Bleich immediate past Chairman of the Jackson Red Cross Chapter has been asked to address a statewide Red Cross conference in Alexandria on November 7 and 8. Preliminary arrangements set headquarters at the Bentley Trotel. Also attending will be Mrs La C Bleich executive Secretary Henry C Riser executive director Bob DuFour Lincoln Parish Chapter D C DuBois First Aid for Lincoln Parish General Alfred M Gruenther from Kingston will speak at the dinner Friday night November 7. Attendees include representatives from Ruston and the northern region near Atlanta Ga.
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Blondin
A. Blondin Af Ruste
Goerher
Wisdaar
Getober
L. C. Bleich
Jjuston Red Cross
Bazard ‘of Directors
Red Cross
Alexandria
Heartquarters
Bentley ‘Trotel
Ruston
La.c. Bleich
Henry C. Riser
Bob DuFour
Lincoln Parish
1D. C. DuBois
First Aid
Alfred MM. Gruenther
Kington, D
Speristj Yuless
Atlanta
Talbot Announces Sale Of Rustan Valelaine Co
Talbot announces sale of the Rustan Vaielelinise and Maintainance company to Lloyd Millard. Millard, former manager of the Brutual Credit Association, will move offices to East Mississippi Avenue store in Ruston. New management invites the public to visit and continue patronage. store will offer janitorial and building supplies, papers, soaps, polishes, brooms, and related items.
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Ray Talbot
Rustan Vaielelinise & Maintainance, Co
Lloyd Milare
Talbot
Rustan
New Orleans
Millavid
Brutual Credit Assaciation
Holland
Cooktown Woman Dies At Home Funeral Today
Miss Gracie May Bovhos of Cooktown dies at home shortly after midnight Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at Caulk Texas Church 1330 Thursday with Rev. Davis assisting by Rev. of Greer and Rev. Cullins of Jonesboro. Burial in Cook Cemetery under Daviy's Funeral Home direction. Survived by brother Rela C. Keshes Ruston and sister Mrs. Hughes, Pallbearers named.
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Gracie May Bovhos
Cooktown
Boston
Tiniss
O T. Davis
Pase
Lop Micking
Greer
Br. Cullns
Joneshore
Cook Cemetery
Oy Daviy
Hughes
Sis J.D
W. A
Rela CG
Keshes Af
Ruston
Robert Tersey
Disten Cook
Hellis Crahant
Tomnny Ledford
Bill Beard
Highway Dept Offers Bidding On Buildings
Baton Rouge Louisiana Department of Highways will offer four buildings and appurtenances within the right of way limits of Interstate 11 20 in Ouachita Parish for sale to the highest bidder on Wednesday Oct 1 Sealed bids opened at 10 am on the sale date and removal of the structures Bidders may request complete details from the department Only bids on official proposal forms in provided envelopes will be considered
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Baton Rouge
Choudrant-Calhoun
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana Department of Highways
T Highway
R. B. Richardson
Highway Department
Richardson
Funeral Service Held Friday For Earl Mobley
Funeral services were held Friday at the Alawrat Springs Tiaptist Church for Earl Mobley 57 of Route a Daback a farmer. Mobley was found dead Friday by a neighbor. Services were conducted at four p m by Rev Bobbsmin pastor at Saints Rest Baptist Church. Burial was at Miner Springs cemetery under Kilpatrick's Reston. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Ruth Williamson Jaals Chivles and Mrs Ci Carling mn of Quitman and one brother Hen Mobley of Paibach.
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Alawrat Springs
Fl Bell Mobley
Route A
Tfe
Bobbsmin
Te Saints Rest Baptist Church
Miner Springs
Direnion of Kilpatrick’s of
Reston
Ruth Williamson
Jaals Chivles
Ci. Carling Mn
Quitman
Hen Mobley
Paibach
Passman Eyes Far East Talks on Foreign Aid Far East trip details
Rep Passman continues hearings into foreign aid misuse amid reports of profiteering by aid recipients. He meets with diplomats in Southeast Asia, including Kilbridge Duliraw in Srixon Viet Nam and Max Walde, plus visits Phnom Penh and Vientiane. The tour, part of a House subcommittee probe, aims to assess economic and military aid, project inspections, and intel updates before returning to the United States.
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Oto Passman
Southwest Asia
Kilbridge Duliraw
Srixon
Viet Nam
Ambassidea
Max Walde
Shop
Marwkak
Phanlaml
Carl W. Strann
Phnom Pooh
Cimbading
Anbass
Ceaham Parsons
Vientiane
Ruineden
ToWis
Comerexsman Tassania
Wil Biter
Tan Kom
Formosa
Okinawa
Japan
Berea
United States
Bio East
Awhiett
Chain of the House
Parvin
Passman
Ruston Hospital Burdened By Emergency Crowd Control
A Ruston Hospital faced severe strain after a major crash and ongoing emergencies. Officials urged the public to avoid the scene and hospital to prevent interfering with life saving care, noting staff fatigue and delayed treatment.
Ruston Elementary PTA Meeting Set For Thursday Night
Ruston Elementary plans a PTA meeting Thursday night in the school cafeteria. Administrators will discuss new schedules, parental involvement, and classroom improvements as parents and teachers gather to hear reports and share concerns.
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Ruston Elementary
PTA
Tuistan
PLTA
Austin Beni Vary
Panils Jae Jt Vilerd Ter
Selon
Anaplasmosis and veterinary care tips from extension trip
Dr Foote discusses anaplasmosis in a first week extension briefing. County Agent LeVasseur reports on veterinary concerns, antibiotic use, and animal welfare guidance for livestock.
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Foote
F. O. LeVasseur County
Funeral Rites Held for W. J. Turner in West Monroe
Services conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church West Monroe for W J Turner with Rev Webber officiating. Burial followed at Cheernwood Cemetery under the direction of Whilpatrick's West Monroe. Turner of 2517 Codie Street died Wednesday night at SG Francis Hospital Monroe after brief illness.
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Turner
Contr Luston
Pam
First Baptist Church of
West Man Yoo
al Rey Webber
Kuviadowns
Ruston
Cheernwood Cemetery
Whilpatrick’s
West Monerhe
Torney
Codie Street
West Munroe
SG Francis Hospital
Mon
Roe
Cooktown Cemetery Group Meeting Planned for Sept 20
The Cooktown Cemetery Group schedules a meeting for Saturday September 20 for those interested in cemetery maintenance and relatives buried there. Attendees are asked to attend at noon, with a traditional dinner to follow and a brief business session.
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Cooktown
AU Peesats
Sabian
Rustan Negro Beaten Unconscious Near North Quarters
News item reports Rustan Negro, 66, beaten unconscious near North Quarters after an alleged assault by an unknown assailant. Police indicate the attack occurred at Wilson Street area with Ward Hedter House referenced in initial reports. Victim, described as known figure in local area, was found by bystanders and transported for medical care.
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Rustan Negro
North Quarters
Sark
Kirris
Rustan Ses
Momday
North End
Nore
Wilsnan
Hota
Highelf
Wilson
Cus Polwe
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F. G. LeVasteur
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Led Cross Group
Lloyd Millard
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J. W. Carter
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General Mone
Hoy
Joe Richardson
Wey
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Ruston Hospital
Ruston Negro
Wiley Hilburn, JR
Arkansas
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Acton Cotton
Ruston Negon
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