Ruston High Band Booster Meeting Selects Fund Raising Project
The Ruston High School Band Parents Association chose the Ai Community Birthday Calendar as the major fundraiser in a Monday night meeting attended by 57 band boosters. The committee led by Mrs. A. J. Colodny appointed captains and worker teams to start a quick campaign next week. Proceeds support band awards and programs including a possible concert tour and an out of state competition trip next spring. The director Oscar Barnes received special commendation for leading a precise marching band at the Bearcat game against Minden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Ai
Ruston High School
Parents Association
A. J. Colodny
Rand Parents Organization
Oscar Barnes
Minden
Rusian Rooters
Springhill
James Field
Jackson Is Standout Ini Vr Contest
Rice sophomore fullback Roland Jackson starred in the intra squad contest against national champion LSU, gaining yardage early and handling most punts. Coached by L. J. Garrett, Jackson delivered strong defense with several tackles, though Rice was overpowered in the second half.
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Jackson
L. J
Hoss) Garrett
Rice
Roland Jackson
Ruston
L.S.A
Garrett
Howard Henderson Funeral Services Held On Sunday
News from Baton Rouge confirms the funeral of Howard Henderson after a long illness. A Talladega native and Vanderbilt alumnus, he built cotton oil and ice manufacturing businesses in Ferriday and other areas. Survived by wife Marjorie Knowies, a son Dr. Sam Henderson, daughter Ms. James Sumrow, three grandchildren, mother Mrs. S. H. Henderson Sr., and sister Mrs. Nona Dumas. Ruston attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henderson
Talladega
Alabama
Vanderbilt University
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Rabenhorst
Ruston Jaycees Reopen Bearcat Ticket Sales
The Ruston Jaycees reopen Bearcat ticket sales with limited reserved seats at James Stadium for Ruston High School games. Pearce Colvin says the team’s strong early results justify offering seats again. Citizens are urged to reserve to avoid standing and tickets are sold via listed contacts.
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James Stadium
Ruston High School
Bearcat
Pearce Colvin
Jaycee
Colvin
Charlie Barham
Jimmy Carter
Morgan Peppies
Capacity Crowd Sees Methodist Laymen Meet in Ruston
A large audience gathered at City Hall to hear Charles M. Kendrick of Homer Louisiana Secretary of the Louisiana Association of Methodist Laymen explain aims of the organization. The gathering, led by Trinity Methodist Church members, enrolled 34 new members and elected Mrs Louise H M Taylor temporary secretary contact for the Ruston group.
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City Hall
Charles M. Kendrick
Homer
Louisiana
Louisiana Association of Methodist
Trinity Methodist Church of
Ruston
Methodist Church
W. A. Jones
Kendrick
Louise HM. Taylor
Trinity
Taylor
Jenkin
Louisiana Broadcasters Conclude Years Work At Monroe Convention
The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters wrapped up its annual Monroe convention with record attendance and a new dues structure. Clarence Faulk, president, announced group insurance for member stations and a push to modernize advertising and staff use across radio and TV markets.
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Louisiana
Monroe
Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
Clarence Faulk
Ruston Tops State High School Standings in AA
Ruston holds the top spot in the AA rankings with a 2-0 record and three first place votes. Reserve remains close behind with one win, while Minder and Thiboditus vie for second, Neville and Thibuditus each secure first place votes, and Lily Place, Pineydle, and Assumys tien trail. Springhill and Crowley Lou round out the top ten in the state poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
United Dress Elevnational
Board of Coaches
Gothree
Atadawis
Phace Reserve
Minder
Thiboditus
Hind
UPI
Neville Dik
Neville
Thibudius
Naulchiteches
Lily
Pineydle
Assumystien
Wanie Ds
Thy
Springhill
Crowley Lou
Faulk Jr Named Officer In Louisiana Radio Association
Clarence Faulk owner of KRUS and famed second vice president leads a newly formed Louisiana association of radio stations using United Press International wire. Roland Young of Lafayette is president with Gene Jones of Opelousas as first vice president. The group plans two annual meetings and two seasonal gatherings. There are forty two stations in Louisiana using the UPI wire service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Faulk
KRUS
Association of
Radio Stations
United Press International
Roland Young
Lafayette
Gene Jones
Opelousas
Radio Association
Louisiana
Mrs V C Cupps Sister Frances Maroney Obituary
Miss Frances Maroney, sister of Mrs Vern Cupp, died Sunday after a long illness at the Cupp home in Lufkin. Funeral services were held Monday at Gipson Funeral Chapel with Rev M M Mathisen officiating, burial in Oddfellows Cemetery. She taught at Lufkin ISD, was daughter of Judge J T Maroney, member of the Methodist Church, and attended Ruston services. Survivors include two sisters and several nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Cupp
Frances Muaroney
Uway
Cupp
Gipson Funeral Chapel
Lufkin
Texas
Lr. M. Mathisen
Oddfellows
Miss Maroney
Luffan Independent
J. T. Maroney
Methodist Church
Ruston
Vern Cupp
W. le Heater
Chicago
Graveside Rites for Mrs Blanche Clark at Greenwood Cemetery
Graveside services were held Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for Mrs Blanche Clark. The rites were conducted by Avery Lee, pastor of the First Baptist Church, with relatives and cousins listed among survivors.
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Blanche Clark
Greenwood Cemetery
Lowerend
Avery Lee
The
Fist Baptist Church
Kilpatrick
Tech Professor to Judge at Queen Contest
Pe Blackwell of the Louisiana Tech office has accepted invitation to judge the Miss Arkansas Forest Queen contest at Lille Pack. The event is sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Commission with JHE Marlin as director of the contest.
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Pe Blackwell
Fice
Pairy Department
Louisiana Tech
Lille Pack
Seni
Arkansas Forestry Comission
Jhe Marlin
Special Days Planned For Lincoln Parish Fair
Three big special days are planned for the Lincoln Parish Fair running October 6 to 10. Despite no state funds, the fair proceeds on schedule funded by reserves from grounds rentals for army maneuvers. Fair president Tomp Raley says the 41 clubs will stage a pageant on October 6, with prizes for top acts and overall good times guaranteed.
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Lincoln Parish
Tomp Raley
Bast
DAV Charter and hospital plans at Ruston meeting
The Ruston community heard of a new DAV Chapter No. 37 charter presented during the installation ceremony. Hospital administrator Kiene, Lincoln Parish native and Louisiana Tech graduate, will start October 1 at the present Ruston Hospital and oversee the planned seven acre Lincoln Parish unit two blocks southeast. Plans for the 160 bed Lake Charles hospital and the Children's House project for mentally retarded youths were cited, with M Moreland Lewis noting construction on the new Lincoln Parish hospital to begin after year’s start and completion in about eighteen months. The ceremony included state and local DAV officers, with a barbecued supper and a schedule of candidate nights and fair events surrounding the Ruston fair week.
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Pad
Kiene
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Moreland Lewis
Hospital Board of Trustees
Lincoln Parish Hospital
Architects
Ruston Hospital
Raymond Heard Hosts Houma Booster Club Event
Raymond Heard hosted a Thursday reception at his guest house for thirty two Houma and Terrebonne Parish boosters during a three day Louisiana goodwill tour. Mayor Leon Gary led the party aboard a chartered bus with attendees including Dr Charles Elkins of Francis T Nicholls College and Ruston citizens presenting Wilk ing canes to honored guests.
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Raymond Heard
Houma
Terrebonne Parish
Louisiana
Leon Gary
Charles Elkins
Francis T. Nicholls College
Filkins
la Tech
Grambling
Mr. Hoard
Ruston
Bausiers
Maeyor T. C. Fousley
Floyd B. James
Ragan Madden
G. W. Mein Vy
Georg Micol
W. A. Marbury Je
A. C. Love
Moreland Lewis
2M. Armstrong
Saar Whits
Stewwartant
Abe Fhavis
Renee Monysan
de. Felton Green
Jack Ritchie
Former Dubach Resident Dies In Auto Crash
Funeral rites were held Monday for John Edwin Bennett, 60, of El Paso and Dubach, who died in a Friday auto accident. He was a Southern Pacific railroad conductor. Services were at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. burial in Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: two daughters Mirgie Bowman and Reba Ratin. three sons Carroll, Archie, Earnest Bennett. seven grandchildren.
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John Edwin Bennett
Mr. Dennett
el Paso
Dubich
Texas City
Southern Pacific
Kilpattiel Funeral Home
C. ¢. Hartsill
Church of Christ of
Extension Council Notes Safety And Firearm Hazards
The Lincoln Parish Agriculture Extension Advisory Council led by F. C. LeVasseur met at Teadesdd to review 1960 program plans. Reports highlighted health and safety concerns, firearm hazards, and the need for safer gun use with hunting season near.
Fair Booth Topic For Next Thursday Meeting
Comin C McCormack announces next Thursday night meeting will set fair booth topics for the YEW fair. Members will decide booth teams and whether the VFW Ladies Auxiliary may work the booth by day. Refreshments will be discussed and the time set for 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McCormack
Feral Today
Sion
Fi Yew
VFW
Chairmen Named For Presbyterian Anniversary Revival
Local church revival committees announce progress and plan October events. Rev Donald Graham of McIlwaine Memorial Presbyterian Church will speak that week at Pensacola Theological Institute services. Chairs include J Graham on prayer meetings, J W Evans on digitation, J McDow on attendance, Erdypan Mabry on entertaining visiting ministers, A B Post Jr on publicity, M L McGee on morning coffees, H Townsend on flowers, and others listed with roles.
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Presbyterian’ Church
Donald
Graham
McIlwaine
Memorial Presbyterian, Church and Difegta
Pensacola Theological Institute
John Graham
J. W. Evans
John McDow
Erdypan Mabry
A. B. Post Jr
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Ruston’High
Hal B. Barker
Louinee Tech
Alabama Polytechnic Istitute
Auburn
Higep
Barker
Ilishato
Tenn
Tennessee Tech
Iowa
College
Julious Jackson
Howard Henderson
Austen
Howard
Henderson
Ruaten
Presbyterian Church
Henry Murchison
C. L. Tucker
Robert §. Wyan
Louig OU
Margaret Stockbridge
Ruston Jaycees
Methodist
Continental Can Corporation
Fairchild
Jonesboro
Jon
New York City
Sia
Pearce
Philately
Fostmaster Pearce
United States
Post Office Department
Fastmaster Pearce
Philatelic
Washington
Philatelie Sales Agency
D. C
U. S. Government Printing Office
West Monroe
Usted Press International News Service
Frances Hotel
Stllets
Dean Burton Risinger
la. Tech
Mae Ward
KNOKE
Oren Haris
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Chuck Tower
National Association of Broadcasters
Columbia Broadcasting System
Washington, D. C
Khrushchev
Ray Boyd
E Inner
KNOE
Fred Palmer
Rolle McCellister
Jae Fen Lowe
Asqaciition
New Orleans
C. E. Faulk, Jr
Tech
DAV
Paul Kiene
Henry C Riser
Hill Ashley Risar
Robert M. Troyd
Memorial Park
Floyer
Ripper
Bill Ashley Riser
Sterling G. Vervet
Henry G Riser
Howard C. Daws
Dr. LitMoyne C. Bletch
Ist
William L. Bennett
Harry, J. Anderson
Shreveport
Earl CG. Cantrell
V.A. Center
David K. Ebarb
Shreveport V. A. Hospital
Lowell C. Todd
DAV Department of Louisiana
Nes
Weebiescay
Neer
Byars Bros
Eincol
Booster Club
Dubach
Cannell
Teadesdd
Tayeverls
Presbyterian
M. L. McGee
Hi. Be Townsend
Ae Williams
Thompson
Masig
Ley
Richare Moore
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