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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
7
Government census figures show Ouachita Parish farms numbered 1,884 in 1945, with total farmland of about 144,276 acres and an average farm size near 76.6 acres. The report details livestock counts, dairy production, crop yields, and values for crops and vegetables across 1945 compared with 1940.
Joe G. Richard is named acting director of the Louisiana agricultural extension service, replacing H. C. Sanders during his six month Philippines mission. Richard, longtime extension official and LSU graduate, has served since 1941 and previously held district and state roles. He is a native of Assumption parish, married with four children, and resides at 190 Sunset Boulevard.
Pearl D Wall 28 of Baton Rouge died Sunday in Laurel Mississippi from injuries in a motorcycle crash. Funeral services will be held in Baton Rouge.
Yesterday's records show numerous property transfers. Names include R T Faulk Jr C J White Herman Masur Samual Robinson and Thomas L Jones with buyers William D Phenix Emma C Carter Mamie Sims Azalee Downs James A Roberts Lonnie Clark and others. Properties span Faulk's addition Parlor City Industrial Splane Place Honest John's Layton's additions and Booker T. Washington area with prices from 100 to 12 500 dollars.
Charles W. Bosely 18, son of Mr and Mrs C C Bosely of West Monroe and a Navy recruit since April 30 1945 serves aboard the U S S Palmyra as commander of diving and salvage work for the joint Army Navy task force No 1 in charge of testing atomic bomb effects on ships and gear. The Whitaker family reunion continues in St Joseph Ferriday La with Dr and Mrs Joseph Whitaker hosting as members arrive from across the country.
Old stock discount list shows fly rod lines silk impregnated and oil processed at reduced prices. Mason caps wide mouth self sealing sold by dozen. Regular bras 77 slightly soiled. Baby blankets good quality bargain. Hemmeg rayon satin were 3.59. Flock feeders 5 ft reduced to 3. Quick clearance. Galvanized chick fountain 5 gallon double wall, regularly 2.69. Out they go.
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