The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 1

Andrew J. Eaton, Associate Director. US.U. library LIBERTAS ET NATALE SOLUM RAYVILLE, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1974 VOLUME 106 NUMBER 22 J. C.

Letalow Earns PhJ). From LSU Holly Ridge High Honor Graduates Start High School Honor Graduates Mangham Graduation Held May 17 Parish Schools Have New Superintendent I tr- 3 ShaxoN Balae Thomaaee 73 Cam He laitar Area Girls Chosen To Attend Girls State Anne Sims and Leslie Cornelius of Riverfield Academy, Debbie Waktins and Karen Goza of Rayville High School, and Debbie Lyles of Mangham High School have been selected to represent Tommle Cook. Post No. 122 American Legion of Rayville at Louisiana Girls State, which is to be held or the campus of Louisiana State University In Baton Rouge, August 7-14. Anne Sims is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Sims, of Rayville. Leslie Cornelius of Delhi is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H.

Cornelius. Alternates from Riverfield are Cheryl Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A.

Burns of Delhi, and Kim Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin also of Delhi. Delegates chosen from Rayville were Debbie Watkins, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Billy Joe Watkins, and Karen Goza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Norman Goza. Alternates from Rayville are Alece Gladney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George L. Gladney, and Beth Aycock. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sellars Axcock, Representing Mangham Is Debbie Lyles, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. E.C, Lyles. Serving as alternate from Mangham, is Debbie Dollar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.

Dollar. The five girls will go to Baton Rouge on a chartered bus with other Girl State citizens from this area of the state. They will live on the campus of Louisiana State University for the duration of their stay, The objective of Girls State is to educate the girls in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. It is wohlly a plan for training the practical mechanics of government and should be regarded as being a mythical fifty-first state with a constitution, statutes and ordinances constructed by Its citizens to govern themselves. It is a great honor to be selected to attend Girls State as the selection is based on leadership, character, courage and scholarship.

The girls are being sent to Girls State through the generosity of several women's clubs In RayWile, The Richland State Bank, The First National Bank, Citizens Federal, and the Riverfield Academy Parents' Club. Citizens of Girls State will find themselves performing exactly the same duties as real officeholders In the everyday world. They will organize their own city, parish and state governments. Choosing their own officials, the girls will learn the duties of the various city, parish and state offices. They Music Program Presented At Rayville Jr.

High Sounds of music filled the Rayville Junior High School gymnasium Tuesday when the Music Department presented a musical program entitled The Magic of Sound. The two bands under the direction of Mr. W.C. Miller performed alternately with the chorus which was under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Harris.

Parents and students were welcomed by a medley of familiar tunes. These were followed by traditional, patriotic and popular selections. Natalie Creggett and Ricky Rogers were featured soloists. Natalie sang Trees by Kilmer Ras-bach, and Ricky sang I Believe byStlllman Graham. An Introduction of the band was given by the chorus in the form of a melody called The Orchestra.

This song was a clever rendition of sounds of different orchestral instruments. The beginner band played six selections that included marches, contemporary and classical music They were followed by the older band who played four selections consisting of the same types of music but of a more advanced nature. Parents and students alike enjoyed the Magic of Sound program and extend their appreciation to the Music Department for its efforts. Rayville Kiwanis Club Highlight of the Ladles' Night program celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Rayville Kiwanis Club last Tuesday evening was the rendition by Mrs. Edwin J.

Barksdale of a variety of songs. These included many songs, both old and recent, and an imitation of Minnie Pearl. She was accompanied by Mrs. Jamie Har- a W. D.

Cotton, one of the few charter members still active in the club, reminisced about the organization and early days of the club, William Sims, was master of ceremonies. First Vice-President, Calvin Odom, presided. Mayor Joe Kalil gave the Invocation. Second Vice-President, Lonnie Walters, Introduced the new members and their wives. Lieutenant Governor, Dr.

August Dantl, of Monroe, complimented the club for its long erage of 3.52 and is the recipient of State Board o( Education Scholarship: Rhonda Lynn Bradford, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Arthur Joe Bradford of Archibald, earned a 3.47 average during her four years in high school. Diplomas were presented by the principal, Mr, Elwyn C. Lyles, to the fifty-seven member 1974 Graduating Class of Mangham High School. The members of the graduating class are as follows: Unda Younne Armstrong, Darrle Ausberry, Glen A us berry, Martha Bena Barmore, William Glen Boies, 'Rhonda Lynn Bradford, Donna Lynn Brunson, Sherl Burgess, Lavon Burton, Eddie Ray Butler, Grady Willis Clark, Portia Shlers Clay, Terri Dianne Conley, Stephen Gayle Dean, Perry Lee Edwards, Molly Louise Felter, Prentls Ray Gandy, MaryMagdaleneGayden, Roger Ellis Gibson, Myrtls Tillman Hales, Edward E.

Hall, Christine Harris, Louis Vernon Harris, Elbert Earl Hill, Jackie Kay Keen, Len-roy James Keen, Henry James Loring, Benny Ray Lower Freddie McFarland, Catherine Mlley, Judith Ann Mills, Leotls Nash, Howard Lee Queen, Julius L. Richardson, Gloria Rod-gers, Clara Jo Sartor, James Keith Sawyer, Terry Lynn Sawyer, Carey Michael Sharbono, Arthur Smith, FrankA. Smith, Freddie Smith, Patricia Southern, Glenda Sue Temples, Sharon Elaine Thomason, Vergia LaNell Turner, James Dennis Valentine, Mary Marie Ward, Donald O'Neal Weed, Jennie Lynn Weeks, Allen Keith Weston, Larry Joe Wiggins, Essie Marie WUhlte, Jimmy Wllhite, James Edward Williams, Carolyn Jean Wilson, and LeAndrew Worthy. Mu Sigma members. Parish Schools To Receive Grant The following telegram was received by the Beacon News on May 17, 1974.

Editor The Richland Beacon News Rayville, La. Pleased to advise U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare has awarded $172,838 grant to Richland Parish School Board under P. 92-318 Title VII emergency School Aid Act.

Grant scheduled to begin July 1, 1974, for period of twelve months. Regards. Russell B. Long, IBS J. Bennett Johnston, USS.

Otto E. Passman, MC. Richland Named 'Right To Read' Parish State Superintendent Louis J. Michot announced recently that an additional 17 parishes have been named as "Right to Read" Parishes. With the addition of these, over half of the parishes in Louisiana are now covered by the "Right to Read" program.

"Right to Read" is a three-year, three-phased program aimed both at improvement of reading and of opportunities for continued improvement of reading during the coming years. The state level effort is very broad and encompasses many facets, including the establishing and upgrading of school libraries; working cooperatively with colleges and universities in the state; developing massive in service programs for teachers; securing certification changes and considering legislative needs. Phase the pilot section of the program was begun in August, 1973 and Involved about two-thirds of the school districts in the state. Phase starting now, will Involve another third and Phase 0 (scheduled for Spring, 1975)t will include any who remain and wish to be Included. Each parish appoints a Right to Read Director, who participates in a number of orientation sessions to review needs, basic concepts, development of techniques and operations procedures.

A model school-wide reading program Is developed and efforts are made to secure parish wide dissemination teaching helps and ways to stimulate development. Michot stated, "The Right to Read" program is one that stresses development according to focal needs and existing programs and policies. We are relying heavily on the local educators to plan and develop the best possible program for their own locale. We, in the Department of Education, are ready to assist with resource materials and personnel but the major emphasis and impetus must come at the local level." "Phase I parishes have reported that good results are becoming apparent," Michot added. "All of us realize the vital necessity of being able to read, and to read with comprehension.

As more and more persons are involved in the Right to Read push toward better reading, Louisiana may well not have a 'foot up' on the literacy ladder. Michot has notified Superintendent J. L. McConathythat Richland Parish has been selected as one of the Phase II Right to Read Parishes. Church To Sponsor Summer Program The Rayville Presbyterian Church will again sponsor its Summer Youth Ministry, the "Smile Awhile" recreation program, according to Rev.

Robert Rogers, pastor. The program will offer planned activities from 9:00 until 12:00 and 4:30 until 7:30 on Mondays through Fridays. The eleven week program begins on June 3 and continues through August 16. Recreational activities to be offered include ping pong, basketball, Softball, badminton, and various table games. Also offered will be lndlv-ual tennis lessons, art lessons, arts and crafts, and film festivals.

Interested parents should call 728-2285 or 728-3081 for registration. Amite Far Watte Yvette Rene Bunnltt Valedictorian of the Start High School graduating class is Miss Anita Faye Watts, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil E. Watts of Start. Miss Watts was active In many extra class activities while maintaining an overall 3.73 average for her four years' work.

Miss Yvette Rene Bunnltt is salutatorlan. She has a 3.43 average. Miss Bunnltt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bunnltt, of Girard, According to Mr.

Larry Butler, principal, commencement exercises will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium. Other members of the class include the following: Teresa D. Allen, Thomas Allen, Judy Boughton, Martha Cleveland, Marsha Davis, Ricky Davis, Carolyn DeBose, Eddie De-Freese, Joe Ellis, Debbie Fun-derburk, Mike Gable, James Harris, Phillip Hays, Jacqueline Jenkins, Nathaniel Jones, Sheila Laughlln, Kenneth Ma-lone, Kenneth McKinnle, Phillip David Moore, Cynthia Nap-pier, Don Parker, Theresa Porter, Rebecca Rogers, Susan Scarbrough, Douglas Sullivan, Douglas Takewell, Glen Taylor, Shelby Templeton, and Rickey Whitten. 4th Annual Delhi Rodeo Set Cowboys and cowgirls will be on hand to try their luck and skill at the 4th annual Delhi Professional Rodeo to be held Thursday, Friday and Sat-, urday, May 23, 24, and 25., This event is sponsored by the Delhi Rodeo Club, and spokesman for this organization stated that from all indications this is to be one of the largest rodeos' ever pro duced in this area. Stock will be furnished by A.

B. Rodeo Company of West Monroe and It has been proven to be some of the best on the Rodeo Circuit today. Bareback Bronco Riding, Tie Down Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling. Bull Riding, and one of the newer events of this section of the country, Team Roping will be worked by top cowboys from throughout the country. For the cowgirls, will be the very colorful and exciting, Girl's Clover LeafBarrelRac-ing.

Area Riding Clubs are cordially Invited to attend the Grand Entry beginning at 8:00 p.m. Acting as M.C. will be Rodeo announcer Roy Mclntyre of Flore, Mississippi. Fast moving, good clean family entertainment will be in store for those attending the 4th annual Delhi Professional Rodeo, May 23, 24, and 25. and commendable history of service to the community.

Guests of the club, in addition to wives of members, were Rev. Edwin J. Barksdale of Bastrop, James L. HarrelL Mrs, Lee Fancher, and Ernest L. Brown.

Mr. Brown and W. A. Cooper, in addition to Mr. Cotton, were among the organizers and charter members of the club.

cm J. C. Letlow, principal of Rayville High School, was awarded his Doctor of Phi-losphy Degree during commencement exercises Friday, May 17, at Louisiana State University. Dr. Letlow is a graduate of Start High School and received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Vocational Agricultural Education at LSU.

His teaching career has been in the Richland Parish School system, where he has served as agriculture teacher and principal ofRayvilleHlghSchooL He Is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William T. Let-low of Start and is married to the former Florlne Richard of Rayville, They are the parents of six children. Retiring Teachers Honored By Mayor Mrs, Josephine M.

Hancbey I 9- Mrs. Louise T. NorrU Proclamation WHEREAS, it has come to our attention that Mrs. Josephine M. Hanchey and Mrs.

Louise T. Norrls, long-time residents of the Town of Rayville, will retire as teachers from the Rayville High School at the tmd of the current school term. WHEREAS, their record during said long period of time has been outstanding as teachers, as community advisers and workers, and as valuable civic and public affairs leaders and workers in general, and WHEREAS, as a result of their outstanding ability, their interest in their work, their interest in our town and community and their friendly attitude toward all persons, they have become two of our most respected, most valued, most loved and most honored citizens, NOW, THEREFORE BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY IN ME VESTED AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, under the constitution and laws and applicable ordinance, JOE KALIL, said Mayor, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 22, 1974, as JOSEPHINE M. HANCHEY DAY LOUISE T. NORRIS DAY in the Town of Rayville.

Thus done, signed and executed in my Office in the City Hall in Rayville, Louisiana, on this the 22nd day of May, 1974. JOE KALIL, Mayor, Town of Rayville From The City Hall SALES TAX COLLECTIONS: The collection for the month of March is now complete and the total collected was $13,068.62. 4 Elton Fairer Danny L. Clay Honor students for the Holly Ridge High School Class of 1974 have been announced by Richard Rockett, Principal. Elton Randolph Farrar, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert N. Farrar, has been named valedictorian with a 4.0 point average. Elton was a National Merit Scholarship finalist and was selected as a recipient of the State Board of Education Scholarship. Salutatorlan is Danny Lane Clay, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Clay, with a 3.98 point Other honor graduates are Judy D. Grigsby, Camille Hardy, and Thomas Jones. Commencement Exercises will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, in the high school gymnasium with the Rev.

Paul Wayne Noland as speaker. Completing the list of graduates are Leonard Barnes, Glen William Brown, Gary Lewis Fontenot, Viola Gray, Estella Jefferson, Pearline Manning, Patricia Lou Mas-sey, Beverly Muriel McManus, Thomas Wayne Nicholson and Clayton Douglas Ruff. 30 Students Enrolled For Education Class The 1973 74 Distributive Education Class had a total of 30 students enrolled. We want to thank and give a salute of appreciation to the IS Work Stations that participated this year. The students worked a total of 23,096 hours and earned $33,957.52.

This brought up our hourly wage to an average of $1.43 per hour and this was an increase over the past year. The pay scale varies from $1.00 to $2.10 per hour depending on the work station. The D. E. Program gives young men and women a chance to earn 3 hours of high school credit for successful completion of both the class and work portion of the course.

It has also given them the opportunity to learn many phases of retailing by on-the-job-training by a patient employer, Many students use this money as a start for a college fund or a fund for personal expenses. The D.E. students and Mrs. Retina L. Smith, the Coordinator, wish to the this opportunity to thank the employers for their kind cooperation, their encouragement, their criticisms, and their praise of our efforts and we want to invite them back to participate next year.

We also will welcome newcomers to our special group of employers. NotlCe All girls from 13-17 years, wno are interested In working as Candy Stripers, at the Rayville Hospital, are asked to come to the hospital, May 27, at 3 for a summer planning meeting. II Carlton Johnson, of Delhi, was elected Superintendent of Richland Parish Schools by acclamation at a special meeting of the Richland Parish School Board on Friday night of last week. Mr. Johnson will replace Superintendent J.

McCon-athy, who retires on August 31. Mr. Johnson is 53 years of age, and he and his wife, Jan, reside at 302 Lake View Drive, Delhi. They have two daughters: Carol, who teaches 5th grade In Bossier Parish, and Connie, in graduate school at La Tech. A Cotton Valley High School graduate, he received his B.S.

degree from Northwestern, and 93 graduate hours in Education Administration at the University of Arkansas. Mr. Johnson served four years in the U. S. Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Captain: was principal ansas, two years at Fort Necessity, and has been principal at Delhi schools for the last twenty-one years.

He has. coached football and track teams: was himself an allcon-ference halfback while at Northwestern: played four year of football In Japan when in service. Mr. Johnson served on Executive Committee of Monroe Football Officials Association for four years: served on Executive Committee Wlnnaboro Basketball Association for two years: Chairman, District 2A A presently, past Chairman 2B, 2A member of Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Executive Committee: five years president. Louisiana High School Athletic Association; served on 100 man committee evaluating education isk der Superintendent Bill Dodd; consultant on revision of Administrators Handbook 741; life member National Education Association: member local and state Teachers Association: speaker "On Court Action In Athletics" at National Foundation of High School Athletics in Denver: Chairman, Delhi Development Council: Chairman, Delhi March of Dimes for eighteen years: member Delhi United Methodist Church: Layman of Year 1971.

Methodist Church, Monroe District: Sunday School teacher for nineteen years: twenty-five years perfect attendance Lions Club: and Founding President, Delhi Beautlficatlon Association. The new Superintendent's hobbles are golf and growing orchids. Reception To Honor Supt. J. L.

McConathy An Informal reception will be held honoring Superintendent J. L. McConathy upon his retirement at the Media Center on Monday, May 27, from 2:00 until 4:00 In the afternoon. The public is invited. Revival Slated For Start Church A revival Is slated for Start Assembly of God Church, May 26 through June 9.

Evangelist, Tim Oliver, will conduct the services which begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. Special singing will be rendered each night. Everyone Is cordially Invited to attend. Tho U'st way to get your hare of tho wonlth of the country is to work hard for it. Mottjr Lealee Fetter Stephen Gftjrle Dan Rhonda Lynn Bradford Commencement exercises were held for Mangham High School graduates In the football stadium on Friday, May 17, at 8:00 p.m.

Mr. James W. Logan, a 1940 graduate of Mangham High, gave the address. During the ceremonies, the five Honor Students were presented an award. These students areSharon Elaine Thorn-ason, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs, Jerry L. Thomason of Alto, who completed her high school career with a 4.0 average and has received a Northeast Louisiana University Alumni Scholarship; Clara Jo Sartor, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. T. Sartor, of Alto, complied a 3.73 average; Molly Louise Felter, daughter of Mrs, Set-suko Felter of Mangham, earned a 3.62 average: Stephen Gayle Dean, son of Rev.

and Mrs. Edwin G. Dean of Gilbert, achieved an overall av- introduce and argue their own bills in the legislature. Within twenty-four hours of their arrival on the campus, our Richland Parish girls will be candidates for an office of their own selection and will stand before the group to make their campaign speeches. They will be speaking to approximately 650 citizens of the 1974 Girls State of Louisiana.

In the coming weeks. Girl State delegates and their alternates will be selling popples. The money will go to veterans in the hospitals, Mrs. Katie Gainey Mrs, Katie L. Gainey, 73, of Start, died Friday of last week at the Richland Parish Hospital in Rayville after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Start Baptist Church with the Revs, E.L. Hayes and Bob Holloway officiating. Interment was in the Start Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs.

Gainey was a native of Richland Parish and a member of the Start Baptist Church. Survivors Include one daughter, Mrs, Ethel Word of Start; two sons, Louis F. Gainey of Lantona, Fla. and William T. Gainey of Start; one brother, William T.

Clack of Bastrop. Pallbearers were Royce Pace, Walter Garner, Eddie Word, William Ford Smith, John Letlow, and Richard Brown..