Soil Districts Honor Passman for Conservation Work
Congressman Otto E Passman of the Fifth District was honored at a Bayou Desiard Country Club luncheon for distinguished service to Louisiana soil and water conservation districts. He praised regional cooperation, cited $175 228 700 in flood control funding from 1917 to 1964, and noted a $5 return per dollar spent in flood control and $6 in soil conservation. Representatives from LASCD and local districts lauded his support and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto FE. Passman
Monroe
Center
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Louisiana
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
George Bagley
St. Joseph
Otto E. Passman
Lou Mana
Passman
East Carroll - Madison
Rboeuf River
Northeast
Tensas - Concordia
Louisiana Association of Soil
Congress
Bailey
Martin
U.S
Soil Conservation Districts
Board of Supervisors
Soil Conservation District Supervisors
State's Junior Chamber Chosen Best In Nation
The Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce is named the best in the United States by the national Jaycee executive committee. Monroe chapter president Jack Murphy said the group learned Saturday of the honor, after being named Louisiana’s best chapter in Alexandria. Louisiana will lead the parade of states at the national convention in Dallas June 22 to 26, with Miss Louisiana Linda Baucum riding on a float. Charlie Hickman of Alexandria is president of the Louisiana Jaycees. Colorado, last year’s winner, must march with a Dixie-themed float following a tie-break based on membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Louisiana
Monroe
Alexandria
Dallas
Linda Baucum
Springhill
Colorado
Dixie
Louisiana Jaycees
Charlie Hickman
U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
Delhi Pool Opens As Summer Recreation began
Delhi Special reports the Delhi Swimming Pool opened June 5 with recreation director JL D Thurman assisted by Corre Anding Joe Bob Wilson Dianne Bradley and David Cooksey. The pool is open daily at 2 PM with swimming lessons starting Monday and registration at 8 AM. Lessons will be taught by certified lifeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
JL. D. Thurman
Corre Anding
Joe Bob Wilson
Dianne Bradley
David Cooksey
Y Day Camp Programs Set June Start for Ouachita Youths
Y.M.C.A. Y.W.C.A. announce six week Y camp beginning June 15 for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 in Ouachita Parish with Forsythe Park as headquarters. About 500 campers expected from all sections. Activities include aquatic instruction, crafts, boating, water skiing, archery, hiking, canoeing with safety training. Staff include John Dobbins and Ouachita High School’s Ruppert. divisions by age. Openings remain with three day staff training June 11-13 and contact PA 35-7381 for info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Forsythe Park
Swayze
Moon Lake
Phillips Bayou
Paces Lake
Fish, Inc
Sterlington
Monroe Boat Dock
John Dobbins
H. FE. Ruppert
Ouachita High School
Bess Sharp
Y.W.C.A
Carol Williams
Shirley Odom
Toni Albright
Mike Barnidge
Robert Standard
Sharon McKelvey
Jerry Davis
Mike Ruppert
M.C.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louisiana Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Ed Berry
Waterproof
Area Two
State Group
John Fogleman
Solon
Conservation District
Congressman Passman
United States
Soil and Conservation Group
Bagley
Soil and Water Conservation Groups
Joe H. Dixon
Ed Perry
Waterproof Area
LASCD
Andrew Yerger
Tallulah
Joe Martin
Stebco
Iate As
Ferd Levi Stationery CO
N. Grand
DeSiard
American Bank and Trust Company
Roselawn
Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jack Murphy
Stati
Love Road
Swartz
Twin Cities
Y.M.C.A
Y.M.C.A.Y.W.C.A
Dervis Tippen
Chuck Cain
Steve Sims
de Waine Lanard
Malcolm Lenard
Ronny Avery
Billy Keith
Dicky Keith
Billy Wilkerson
Buster Knox
Mickie Varnado
Becky Parkerson
Sandy Hootsell
Judy Stigall
Belva Polson
Jenny Perry
Linda Dixon
James Hale
Martin Lerner
Jerry Smith
Marion Cash
Louis Bernhardt
Donald Hear
Stim
Solitare W
Zale
June Zist
Diamond Hamiltons
Hamilton
Jewel Hamilton
Sunnbeam Electric
Sunbeam
JALE
Ewe Lares
Richmonds
Elgins
Each
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!