Lightning Strikes Tree Injuring Hillcrest School Girls
Two nine year old girls and a third pupil were injured when lightning struck a tree they were standing beneath at Hillcrest School yesterday afternoon. Claire Waltman suffered the most serious burns, Barbara Dooley had minor facial and arm burns, Lexie Woodard was knocked down and burned lightly but treated and released. Teachers and police kept students calm as fire department personnel reassured them all were alive. The tree smoldered for hours after the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dooley
Frantes Cook
Claire Waltman
O. L. Waltman
Barbara
Dri ‘Brice Everist
Salvation Army Board Meeting Slated Sunday
The Salvation Army board in Ruston meets Sunday at 2 30 p m to plan the annual drive. Rev J W Lipscomb will chair the board with Sterling Harrell as vice chairman. Treasurer L G Huey says the funds are exhausted and the quota will be raised to 6000. Maude B Vincent from Salvation Army HQ is in Ruston to assist committees.
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State Service
Salvation Army
Maude B. Vincent
Ruston
L. G. Huey
Fred Jones
Geo, . Harris
Sheriff D. ©.Osbon
Sterling Harrell
Rev. Lipscomb
R. L. Ropp
D. 8. Calhoun
Parish Schools Show High Enrollment In Lincoln Parish
Lincoln parish reports total enrollment near 6000 for the year as of today’s figures from Superintendent Morellemmons. White schools total 3112 and Negro schools 2870, up 244 from last year, with detailed counts for Ruston High Choudrant Simsboro Ruston Junior High and other campuses and district elementary and high schools.
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Lincoln’ Parish
Haif
Morellemmons
Ruston
Choud Vant
Simsboro
Pleasant Grove
Salrit's Rest
Liberty Hill
Hopewell
Fellowship
Greenwood
Grambling
City Council approves $25 salary rise for Cruikshank
Gayle Cruikshank receives a $25 monthly raise, from $300 to $325, effective October 1, approved by the City Council along with other city salaries. Councilman Roger Lawson supports matching the raise with a $25 automobile allowance pending Police Jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Gayle
Contributions for hurricane relief urged by parish chair
Local parish chairman L. Bleich asked residents to support Red Cross hurricane relief by mailing contributions to Red Cross Ruston. He said no local all-out campaign would be run, but any donation will be used solely for relief on the east coast.
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Red Cross
Ruston
Bleich
Parish
Ruston approves 1961 city budget of 426,328 dollars
Ruston City Council approves a 426,328 dollar budget for 1961 at a regular meeting. The plan increases overall expenditures by 56,650 dollars and narrows the anticipated revenue gap to 397 dollars under the new fiscal year starting October 1.
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Ruston
T. C. Beasley
Ruston Council Names Civil Service Board and Expands Limits
Ruston City Council names three of five Civil Service Board members for Fire and Police departments and sets November 1 as effective date. It also approves adding Forty More Acres to city limits for zoning and water rate reasons, with 15 property owners included and plans to prevent a slaughterhouse at the site.
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Civil Service Organization
Fei
I & Iy
Ruston
Civil Service
Iny
Civil Service Board
L. Lewis
C. Love
Carroll Blgis
Louisiana Tech
Institution of Higher Learning
Fire Department
Police Department
Ofte
Claiborne Electric Cooperative
William Gook
Jimmy Delany
VFW Offers 50 Star Flag Rentals To Local Merchants
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Ruston launches a 50 star flag rental program for downtown merchants at 10 dollars a year. VFW members will store, raise, and lower the flags on five national holidays. About 50 flags have been rented so far. Commander Tommy Lewis notes a future 48 star flag burning and invites residents to donate worn flags for ceremonial disposal.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Ruston
United States
Tommy Lewis
Lewis
VFW
Only One Fire Reported In Lincoln Parish This Month
Forest Ranger Frank Gibson of the Louisiana Forestry Commission reported that August brought extremely quiet woodlands in Lincoln Parish with only one fire recorded. He cited fire-free weather enabling equipment maintenance and staff training, and urged landowners to plan pine and hardwood seedling orders for fall, directing inquiries to the Monree district office or county agents.
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Frank Gibson
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Forest
Lincoln Parish
Gibson
Moniree
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation District
Fines Meted Out In District Court by Judge Dawkins
Fines totaling 175 were meted out in district court by Judge J. R. Dawkins on Friday for traffic and other violations. James Watson received 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Huey P. Foster was fined 325 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Willie Lee Johnson paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Wilbur Carter and Fred Dunn were fined 50 dollars and 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace respectively.
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J. R. Dawkins
James Watson
Huey P. Foster
Willie Lee Johnson
Wilbur Carter
Fred Dunn
Dave Pearce To Speak At Advisory Meet
Commissioner of Agriculture Dave Pearce and LSU Extension Specialist W. I. Monroe will speak at the Lincoln Parish Agriculture Extension Advisory Council meeting. County Agent F. O. LeVasseur says committees studied parish agriculture and home economics, with reports prepared to guide agents. Limar Colvin invites parish officials to the 10 a.m. Friday meeting in Ruston.
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Dave Pearce
W. I. Monroe
LSU Agricultural Extension Service
Lincoln Parish
Agriculture Extension Advisory Council
F. O. LeVasseur
Advisory Council
Limar Colvin
Pistelet
Tax Ag+sessor
Choudrant
Jubach
Simsboro
Ruston
Ruston and Choudrant School Bonds Called for 20 Year Plans
Lincoln Parish officials call elections for 1.8 million Ruston District No. 1 bond and 40 thousand Choudrant District No. 6 bond to fund new schools and a shop building. Bond attorney Judell outlines 20 year millage plans, tax impacts, and homestead exemptions to reassure taxpayers.
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Lincoln, Parish
Ruston
Choudrant
Procielliny
Dogal
Judell
Choudlant
Lincoln Parish
Parish Tax Bills Go to Residents Payable Now
Lincoln parish taxes have been sent out by the sheriff and ex officio tax collector Jessé J. Riser. Taxes are due and payable now and will delinquent January first with ten percent annual interest from that date. Address issues delay many bills. contact the sheriff’s office if you have not received yours. Receipts for homestead exemptions are being prepared but not yet mailed.
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Lincoln’ Parish
Jessé J. Riser
Telser
Fire consumes 10 acres in Lincoln parish week
A forest fire burned about ten acres in Lincoln parish during the past week. Forester Frank Gibson reported the blaze occurred near Simsboro on Dr Kirkland's lane, Cabson reported.
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Conanton
Lincoln Parish
Frank Gibson
Simsboro
Kirkland
Cabsson
False Alarm Costs Negro Heavy Fine
19 year old Robert Lee McMurry will pay for turning in a false alarm to the Ruston fire department. He pulled the alarm box at Vernon and South Line at 2 am Tuesday and was arrested. Judge Fred Jones and Fire Chief Jimmill Mabry vowed harsh penalties for future violators. Other fines included Charles Hanson for obscenity $25 and costs Willy Bradford for intoxication $15 and costs Neth Straughter for intoxication $15 and costs.
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Robert Lee McMurry
Rusten
McMurry
Vernon and
South Line
Elly
Hoth
Fred Jones
Jimmill Mabry
Charles Han Son
Willy Am Bratford
Straughter
Broiler Industry Boosts North Central Louisiana Income
The five parish area in North Central Louisiana yields over a million dollars yearly from broilers. Lincoln parish leads with two major operations in Choudrant and Ruston, plus processing plants near Arcadia, producing over five million table ready chickens annually. McGehee Feed Store and Western Hatcheries drive local employment and income for more than 350 people across Lincoln and surrounding parishes.
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Louisiana
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Choudrant
Arcadia
Lincoln Pqarish’s
McGehee Feed Store, Inc
Western Hatcheries
Jackson
Bienville
Quachita
Claiborne
Broier
McGehee's Feed Store, Inc
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Hillcrest
Berna Yeatmruuy Ulsi
Salvation Army Board
Salvation Army ‘Boardtmeeting
Anmonicas' Reve
J. Wa. Lipscomb
J. W. Lipscomb
Ruston Salvation Army ‘Service
Gayle Cruikshank
Planning Board
Earier
Gayle
Cruikshante
Ward One Marshall
Pollen Department
Garluige
Health and Sualfation Department
Parks Department
Inspection
Willity
Louisiana Department of Highways
Grambling Road
Chourdrant
Choudrantigh School
Harold, Judett
Foley
Broilers
Tom Herline
Lincoln
Bovisiana
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