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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1958
Page
4
Last night a break-in at deputy sheriff Frey Wilder’s home occurred with items including a part of a cream color item and a silver sum reportedly stolen. The culprit is described as a local boy from a Steve Cult group. the slayer’s identity remains undisclosed.
Ruston church women meet at First Presbyterian to plan a citywide UNICEF project. Miss Joyce Bryant named general chairman. Mrs Add Thompson says UNICEF funds vaccines milk and supplies to improve child health worldwide. Local officials welcome the effort and promise an open house at City Hall.
Ruston police chief said no charges yet in attempted Coca Cola Bottling plant burglary. Two Shreveport youths, held on auto theft and questioned in the robbery bid, were picked up Monday night while driving a stolen car. Investigation continues.
Stevis N Easley 77 of North Tingedieq died today in Huston hospital after illness. Funeral will be tomorrow at the tyietxiship Baptist Church with Dr. D. Rockett and Rev. J. W. Kenray officiating. Burial at Friendship cemetery under Edmunds Funeral Service of Jonesboro. Survived by widow Erq Fasley, three: Luteine Easley of Jonesboro, Layler Wasley of Fort Worth, Tes na Luther Radley of Lake Charles. four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A resident of Hodge and North Hodge twenty years and native of Burrville parish.
A teen winner, likely from a tech study, claimed victory in a fonts based scores guessing challenge. Details are garbled but indicate a prize linked to Mingon's Music Box and mentions several names and places without clear dates.
Veterans who let term policies lapse after World War II could reopen under a proposed NSLI amendment. William KK, manager of the Shreveport Veterans Administration Center, noted ongoing inquiries from World War I veterans and that the measure was discussed in Congress in mid August.
Coach Joe Aillet of Louletune named to United Press International board of coaches ranking small college football. He represents Louletune on the panel as other coaches from Arkane sus ott and Trinity University join to rate teams weekly.
C C Barham, dean of big game hunters, leads a Canadian expedition chasing grizzly bears and moose with Cap Barham and others. Clem Barham, Kenneth Kispatrick, and companions travel by car to Cranbrook to join guides for a seventy five mile hike into the mountains, with plans for a separate duck hunt on the Saskatchewan plains.
Chester A Usry District Director of Internal Revenue announced today that taxpayers have until September 30 to file claims for refunds of federal gas taxes paid from July 19 1957 to June 30 1958. Farmers using gasoline on farms can claim 3 cents per gallon by filing Form 2240, while highway users may claim 1 cent per gallon by filing Form 843. mailed claims must be postmarked by September 30.
Lawson A. Hall 60 of Shreveport died Monday night in a Shreveport hospital. Services were today at 2 p.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Danville with Rev. Bob Ezell officiating. Interment followed in Danville cemetery under the Southern Homemaker Home of Jonesboro. Survivors include his widow and daughter Mrs. Barbara Tibbill of Shreveport, four sons Henry Hall of Jonesboro J E Hall and Ray Hall of Shreveport and Jack Hall of Minister Ind three brothers Denman Hall Ruston Jack Hall Friendship and Chester Hall Springhill 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Lincoln Parish 4-H members schedule a safety fair and livestock events with members including Sue Lee and Gary Townsend attending planning meetings. A trip to Memphis for a dairy show is noted, health rules for livestock are emphasized, and October club meetings begin with events at Mican and Dubach.
North Lincoln parish previews its annual fair running October 9, 20 and spanning eight to eighty attendees. Officials say the event will be the largest in parish history with expanded displays, larger premiums, and the Byer Brothers Shows providing entertainment.
The Rustan Police, led by Chief Q G Osborn, announced Tuesday the purchase of a new Speed Watch unit. The device electronically clocks vehicle speeds using two hoses spanning the road and emits a reading when a car passes between them. Officials claim the system is foolproof and operates without officers.
A damage suit was filed against Allstate Insurance Co. in a case arising from a September 1957 incident in which a child from Tabarh was struck in the Doss apartments yard. The suit alleges negligence by the insurer and involves the boy’s guardians, Colvhy Siree and Mrs Juleshor, in the Dallas matter.
Mary Ardistine Fowler of Cooktown Road won the state 4-H Citizenship Records Contest, selected by 4-H Club Agent Shirley. She will enter the National Contest in September with an educational trip to New Orleans and exposure to other state winners, focusing on civic duties, health, economic justice, and community service.
An official social security administration notice outlines a five day Ruston visit by a 5S representative. It lists dates October 29 and 2 and a morning time, with instructions to attend at the Monung office at least a week prior to the event.
VEW to organize an auxiliary police force in Ruston with mayoral and parish officials. Commander McCormack urges members to attend Thursday at 7:30 pm at the VEW Hall for formation details, objectives, and pledge to recruit 100 percent membership.
Cheenee Paulie was elected president of the Lantatane Association of Broadcasters at a Lafayette meeting. He succeeds Jerry Hannon, manager of the de Visto at union in Lafayette, Mer. Faulk of KRUSE and publisher of The Leader serves as vice president. New board members include Jake Kenicht, Ben Bonin, Henry Clay, Hit Switzer, John Cahugin, Bol Hare, Tom Gibbons, and John Server from various Louisiana cities.
A preliminary census report indicates Ruston grew by 3,103 people since 1955. Mayor T C Beesley stated the complete count places Ruston at 1415 compared with prior totals, citing factors such as new industries and tech college presence as growth drivers.
Ruston leads the tech test as top placers are named from Byrd High School Shreveport graduate Hand Gibwon and Paxton High senior Allen Taliele. Other notable results include Aurora Avon and Nshs finalists with several local towns and schools recognized for strong performances.
James Bransford dies in Houston with funeral services set for Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev. Dun and choir to conduct service at Davby. Burial in Monteton cemetery under Buyty Funeral Dome. Bransford, a young Houston resident, survived by two daughters and a brother, with his widow identified as Miss Cavrig Manning.
Mrs Louie Berdon, a Taller Haston resident, died Sunday in Baton Rouge where she resided for several years. Her husband owned a local store. Funeral services are pending.
An overlong OCR fragment outlines tax refund guidance from F. C. LeVasseur tied to extension programs. It mixes agricultural advice on crimson clover and pasture management with tax rebate procedures, hinting at forms, deadlines, and farming context without clear pacing.
Lincoln Parish authorities reported the arrest of a man linked to an armed robbery and kidnapping spree. The suspect, identified as Love, allegedly abducted a victim at gunpoint near Grambling Junction and claimed to have killed two men in Arkane. Patton and sheriff witnesses provided statements. authorities recovered the suspect’s car near Choudrant later that week.
Friday marked the start of the 1958-59 term at the campus with 1100 or more students expected, the largest enrollment in history. Officials warned of traffic and dormitory crowding as the new term began at 8 am.
A freshman from Teohawas and Sallye Ann Suaidin of Delhi vie for festival honors as runner-ups in the Cotton Festival Queen pageant. Martha Sue Viet, a tech coed, also contends, with Tianhe Parish noted for prior Miss Louisiana engagement.
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