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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
9
On the farm thriving pas tures of bahia and coastal bermuda grass supply forage and two ponds for stock water and one for fishing. The ungrazed bahia in foreground ready to be cut for hay.
Ouachita Parish County Agent J J Joyce Jr outlines farming and rural life trends from 1966 data. He notes high tractor density on U S farms, rural road accident rates versus interstates, labor forces with multiple jobs, irrigation boosts in California, and global can production. He also cites 4 H Club membership at 4 238 000, youth spending forecasts, subdivision tree planting practices, and the value of shade trees with a mailed leaflet available on request.
The Soil Conservation Service and the Boeuf River Soil and Water Conservation District have formed an agreement to provide soil surveys and interpretations where needed.
Louisiana gardeners are advised to plant fall and winter vegetables starting now. Starters include snap beans cucumbers and onions with varieties such as Bonheur Summergreen Red Creole and Granex. Irish potatoes should be planted in early September in the south and mid August in the north. Cabbage broccoli cauliflower mustards turnips carrots beets lettuce parsley and collards are listed with suggested varieties. The piece also notes Rayville plans for expansion and the role of soil surveys in long range urban and rural planning.
About one in twenty preschool age children in the United States have amblyopia or related vision issues that can be corrected if found and treated before they start school.
Southside Riding Club of Shreveport will host an Open Horse Show on Labor Day September 2 starting at 3 a.m. Halter classes cover mares stallions geldings and colts while performance events include reining western pleasure equitation showmanship barrels poles and flag racing. Four age groups compete with a $2 entry per event. Grand champion youth wins a $250 trophy saddle. top placers receive esteemed trophies through sixth.
The Pacemaker Committee of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce met at 4 p.m. to review subcommittee progress and year goals. Chairman Saul Mintz led the session held in chamber offices with reports from J. Carson Dopson, J. E. Baugh, and L. Ray Anderson on industrial parks, labor statistics, and existing industries.
Members of the late W. P. Smith family gathered Sunday at Bernstein Park for a reunion. About 50 relatives attended, with the oldest present being Mrs. Gertrude Morris of Rayville.
A panel of economists and marketing specialists will join Louisiana cotton farmers in Alexandria on September 5 for a public discussion on expected prices for this year’s crop. The event at LSU Alexandria covers supply demand, futures hedging, and market viewpoints from industry and cooperative leaders. About 300 attendees are expected, with a 12 30 p.m. close.
Thirty five growers from five parishes compete in the Sweet Potato High Yield High Value Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Sweet Potato Association LSU Cooperative Extension Service and the Sweet Potato Advertising and Development Commission. Prize money totals 1000 with top 250 and others down to 50.
The Farmers Home Administration will supervise a new rural housing expansion under the Housing Act signed by President Johnson. About 15,000 low income rural families will receive homes this fiscal year with interest subsidies reducing payments from 5 percent to potentially as low as 1 percent. FHA will allocate expanded insured loans by state based on local needs, prioritizing the Southeast and Appalachia, while requiring adequate space and basic utilities.
Nellie Houser, a Terre Haute grocer for 40 years, said she received an anonymous letter with $10 from a person who wants to make restitution for things taken from the store over a period of time. She said it restores her confidence in people’s basic goodness and wishes more would follow suit.
Airman Willie Ransome son of Mr and Mrs Alfonso Ransome of Rt 2 Newellton La completed basic training at Lackland AFB Tex He will remain at the Air Force Technical Training Center for specialized schooling as a security policeman A 1966 graduate of Tensas Rosenwald High School St Joseph La
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service horticulturists urge farmers to prepare ridged, well-drained rows now for fall potato planting. Use small to medium spring crop seed, plant whole potatoes uncut, and choose La Rouge Red Lasada Lachiy per varieties. Plant dates around September 1 in south Louisiana and August 15 in north Louisiana with seeds spaced 10 to 12 inches apart and 4 inches of soil cover. Apply about 800 pounds of 8-8-8 fertilizer per acre at planting or one week prior.
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