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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
2
Greenville notes on 17 day leave for Donnie Franklin and Camp Chennault visit plans. Reports of illness and hospital visits including Fred and Lorena Farmer, with church ladies fishing trip and a church gathering describes a neighborly, modest country scene.
Attendees gathered at a local venue to discuss tax and budget concerns. Several residents raised questions about financial allocations and future services. Officials acknowledged issues and promised follow up at a subsequent session.
Dr. Taylor native of Gibsland and new Tech president spoke to freshmen about expectations for higher education. He urged cooperation with faculty and regular class attendance, stressing a responsible start to his first year and the college’s commitment to quality instruction.
Civil Defense notes from Lincoln Parish appear with garbled OCR text listing names such as Oliver, Laster, Mogutied Conca, Garber, Gibb, and others. The fragment references dates, local officials, and possible event notes but lacks coherent actions or outcomes to summarize.
A garbled OCR passage references day care centers and licensing, with mixed fragments about public hearings, safety, and governance. It mentions potential regulatory actions, unspecified centers, and community concerns, but clear details and definitive statements are not present in the readable text.
A garbled report references Ves and Ma'tson with mentions of President Gay C. Cub and various individuals. It describes a gathering or patrol scene, with names like Neaville and Spell, and hints at a court or meeting held in Newville with expected attendees and proceedings.
Weekend events at the Ruston fair include a chicken fry with guests such as Jon Paul Jones and Victor Deal visiting local hosts. Attendance noted for Sunday night at Plait Dealing and a church gathering with Timimie and Victo. Several locals receive care or are reported ill, including Eston General Hospital and Mrs. Beatty in Ifsaston.
Emmanuel To Observe Anniversary records the 12th anniversary of Tamimanuel Baptist Church West Sunda with morning rededication and historical sketch distribution. Jacob Pearce directs choir for special music as a noon basket lunch follows. Rev A T Johnson has served as pastor since inception.
Five Mile reports several residents attended a Shreveport circus last Sunday. Names include Terry Dilgreen, Mr and Mrs David Caver, Gree and Merk, Mrs Dollin Tubbs, Patsy, Garry Mercer, Lane Drage turning six on Sept 16, and Alfred Farley with children visiting Harvey Tilmeens.
Greenwood notes the Nolan family looks forward to the arrival of their son Aifke who has been employed in California this summer. Plans call for him to enter Tech on his return Wednesday. Also details local visits and guests at the Colvin and Carter households in the area during the week.
The Lincoln Parish School Board met in regular adjourned session Monday September 10 1962 at 8 30 a m in the School Board Office Ruston Louisiana with members present T W Green William A Marbury Jr L E Nobles Simmie Whitman C A Terrill W Ul Houck Williams.
The Lincoln Parish School Board met with absent Dr Felton Green as President, presiding official. They approved minutes of two August 1962 special meetings, corrected August 6 minutes, and set the September 1 meeting. Personnel changes included Brantley, Judd, and maternity leave for Norvis Bedford with Eula Wright as replacement. Enrollment shifts noted at St Best and other schools, with possible transfers. The board declined a five year operation requirement for P H Smith’s insurance bid and set 1962-63 holidays. They praised a pre school conference at La Tech, and noted travel cuts for agriculture teachers. The group approved principal travel to the October LS U conference, then entered and exited executive session before adjourning.
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