Black Willow Willows Identification and Uses Overview
Black Willow Salix nigra is a common U S native tree found along streams and sandbars. It reaches 30 to 40 feet typically, with some specimens to 120 feet. Leaves are long narrow and sharp pointed. It tolerates flooding and helps prevent erosion. The Louisiana champion measures 14 feet nine inches in circumference. Willows propagate easily from cuttings and roots. Wood is soft light and used for furniture crates toys and boat paddles. Willow bark yielded dye and quinine substitutes. high grade charcoal and willow charcoal have various uses. Ornamentals include the weeping willow and other varieties like bayleaf willow and crack willow.
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United States
North America
Louisiana
Denis Bueche
Jarreau
North Dakota
Texas
Atlantic Ocean
Pecan Growers Open Meeting Here Thursday
Members of the Louisiana Pecangrowers Association opened their annual meeting with a tour of local pecan orchards and a barbecue. Monroe Mayor W J Howard will give the welcoming address at 9 am marking the formal sessions at the Frances Hotel. Speakers include H W Young, John Cole, Ray Bass, Vernon Caloete, Rei mer Calhoun, F O N Dodge, C Schaller, Don Heywood, and Bennett Bergeron.
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Louisiana Pecan Growers Association
Monroe
W. J
Jack) Howard
Frances Hotel
Alvin Guidry
Breaux Bridge
H. W. Young
University of Florida
John Cole
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Albany
Ga Ray Bass
National Pecan Council
Lumberton
Miss
Vernon Caleote
Shreveport
Reimer Calhoun
Mansfield
Fon Dodge
USDA
C. Schaller
Us.d.a
Don Heywood
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Bennett Bergeron
New Road
Summer Scout Encampments Set
Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts begin the second of five weeklong camps at Camp Kiroli this Sunday. About 118 boys are from the first camp and roughly 120 are expected next week. Attendees include Troops 32 and 127 Monroe, 27 and 11 West Monroe, 17 and 15 Ferriday, and 45 Ruston.
Reunion Held By Robertsons
The Robertson family held their annual reunion Sunday at Bernstein Park with attendees from across several states including Oscar Brannan from Vicksburg Mississippi and William Robertson and daughter Mary from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania among many others. Members listed hail from Houston Texas El Dorado Arkansas Cedar Rapids Iowa Strong Arkansas and Columbia continuing the family gathering with numerous relatives and children present.
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Robertson
Bernstein Park
Oscar Brannan
Vicksburg
Miss
William H. Robertson
Mary
Pittsburgh
Penn
Bedie Fedeland
Houston
Tex
Lonnie Robertson
Georgia
Alice
Lonnie Jr
Aubrey Shriner
Danny
Ricky
Thresa
Flint
Mick Grady
Leslie Duke
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Glenn Yourve
el Dorado
Ark
Arvin Sturdivant
Bell Twins
J. ©. Dopson
Strong
Clarence Robertson Strong
Mildred Howard
FE Dorado
Anne Lynder
J. R. Mandy
Columbia
Ben Delery
Adrienne
Ed Shoemaker
Jeanne
Rosemary
Joyce
James
Concert Ends Northeast two week music camp performance
A public concert at 7 p.m. today in Northeast Louisiana State College’s Brown Auditorium closes a two week summer music camp. Senior bands are directed by Jack White and Hurd Pope. junior bands by Holcombe Pryor and Hollis Fulton. Awards were announced at Gunby Dining Hall with Sherron Couvillion and Jimmy Flanagan earning top camper honors.
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Brown
Northeast Louisiana State College
Jack White
Ouachita Parish
Hurd Pope
Baton Rouge
Holcombe Pryor
McGill Institute
Mobile
Ala
Hollis Fulton
Zachary High School
White
Eagle Squadron
Alford
Holiday
Groundman
Rossini
Pope
Wagner
Carter
Ashe
Holcombe
Weber
Liszt
Erickson
Fulton
Monroe
NLSC
Mellwain
Denevan
It’s the Law Driving while intoxicated term explained
The term DWI means driving while under the influence. In police and court records it refers to operating a vehicle while affected by intoxicating beverages or other impairing substances.
Traffic law excerpt on intoxicants for drivers
An excerpt from Twin Cities traffic rules prohibits driving while under the influence of narcotics or any medicine or substance that may impair a vehicle operator. It lists sedatives opioids soporifics and anesthetics and similar materials that could affect physical or mental faculties.
Monroe reunion plans for June 1967
Dorothy Garvan and Robert son of Monroe are named in the reunion notice. The next gathering is set for the second Sunday in June 1967.
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Garvan
Dorothy Robertson
Monroe
City Official Suspended in West Monroe
West Monroe Water Superintendent J. Fleming was suspended Thursday by the city board. Assistant Jesse Hargrove was named acting superintendent after a unanimous vote in an open meeting following an executive session. Fleming, with the city 32 years, offered no comment. Hargrove has served about 11 years.
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West Monroe
Fleming
Bristol youth firebug admits arson for thrill
In Bristol England 18 year old part time fireman Charles F W Smith admitted starting fires to seek excitement and firefighting experience. He faced charges for setting a barn fire a house fire with a woman and child asleep and two haystacks saying he needed practice with fires and had no prior experience.
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Bristol
England
UPI
Charles F.W. Smith
Smith
Peach Queen Visits City For Festival
Miss Lynn Baughman of Farmerville visits Ruston to promote the first Louisiana Peach Festival set for June 24 and 25 at Louisiana Tech. events include peach exhibits, cookery judging, flower show, and crowning of Princess Peachs successor at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium. Peach production is down due to bad weather per Tom Kelly.
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Lynn Baughman
Farmerville
Twin Cities
Rust
Baughman
Dixie Gem XIV
Louisiana
Dixie
Louisiana Peach Festival Association
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Peach
Howard Auditorium
Joy Ryland
Ervin Ryland
Queens
Tom Kelly
Navy honors local veteran service officer Ragland with certificate
Fred E. Ragland Sr. of Ouachita Parish received a certificate of appreciation from the U S Navy Thursday. Chief Radioman Hillard Meek presented the award to Ragland a retired naval officer for his outstanding service to the local recruiting station and his continued interest in high country and the U S Navy.
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Fred E. Ragland Sr
Ouachita Parish
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John Blalock
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Quachita Parish
Order of DeMolay
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Fashion Center
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