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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1961

Page

3

Time to spray pecan trees for phylloxera and insects

This article warns pecan growers about phylloxera galls and thrips, notes a single spray using 3 pounds of 10 percent benzene hexachloride per 100 gallons of water, and mentions equipment pressure needs. It cites Mr. E L Kelly for delivery of a sprayer and LSU Extension’s Warren Meadows offering guidance. It also covers thistle control with 2 4 D mix, equipment readiness for cotton planting, and Fusiform Rust on pines with pruning and removal guidance.

E. L. Kelly Riser Warren Meadows Agriculture Extension Service W. E. Monroe LSU Agri Louisiana

Homecoming for Tuberville after hospital stay and community notes

Riser Road resident Mr. J. R. Tuberville returned Friday from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport after surgery. Mrs. W. I. Ladner and others on Riser Road recover steadily, with doctors pleased by progress. Easter visits, letters, and friendly exchanges highlighted community ties, plus a corrected typographical error about a 184? deed involving the home place and Mechanics & Traders Bank of New Orleans.

J. R. Tubervill Riser Road Veterans Administration Hospital Shreveport Tuberville W. I Dotty) Ladner Lonnie Turnbow Jennie Hammett H. N. Mallory Ruston Jack Riser W. H. Ladner Jack Nelson Winnsboro John W. Nelson Hattie Moncrief Tyler Texas Merchanics Traders Bank of New Orleans Merchanics & Traders Bank of

Reverend Wes est Monroe Pastor Visits Area Residents

Rowena Lowlin reports church figures and neighbors gathering during a weekend visit by the Reverend Tilman Brown and family to West Monroe and Ruston area residents. Attendees included Mrs Sid Hinton Mrs Newt toe Mrs Guy Black and other relatives visiting Pigceon Nursing Home and nearby homes.

Wes Monroe Gy Rowena Lowlin Sid Hinton Newt Toe Guy Black Relideas Lake Charles Tilman Brown Travis Brown West Monroe Oyed Anderson R. J. Nash George Lowrey H.C. Parrish Pigceon Ruston Vernon Quaid Vite Carla Shreveport C. M. Quail

Antioch Fried Chicken Supper Slated For April 6

The Antioch Methodist Church announces a fried chicken supper for Thursday April 6 with tickets at the door or from members. Adults $1.25 and children under 12 75 cents. Numerous Easter visitations and neighborly gatherings are noted, including families from Shreveport Ruston and Rayville and church members attending sunrise services and family events.

R. M. Bungnam Antioch Methodist Church Gladys Medgepeth Shreveport N. C. Brownlee J. V. Gosdir Springhill C. Russell Downaville C. J. Dring Lu Russell Frank Trussell Rayville Homer Norris Douglas Clifton Brown C. L. Skinner Clyde Ellington Minden J. D. Skinner Mansfeld Billy Brown Rusterr Frank Dring C. M. Skinner Leroy Skinner Della Trussell C. J. Brooks H. §. Bingham J. P. Dring Ruston Hospital W. W. Waldron Jack Waldron Della Dick Himes Martha June Garland Henley Lamar Cargill Alice Hines

Revels Has Surgery At Hospital

Mrs. Revels under goes surgery at Ruston Hospital and is reported doing nicely. Easter services drew large crowds at Mineral Springs and Ruston Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Boyd and sons Bobby and Jackie earned perfect Sunday School attendance pins for two consecutive years. Community notes mention widespread rain affecting gardens and lingering heat.

Aleanaanklin A. J. Revels Ruston Hospital Julie Bryan Alfred Franklin Mineral Springs Tom Orwell Sue Ot Ruston Presbyterian Church Tolks Alex Boyd Bobby Jackie Boyd

Shadow Glen Farms welcomes spring color and family updates

A Ruston area family column describes spring scenery at Shadow Glen Farms and visits by relatives from Monroe, Jena, Start, and Baton Rouge. It notes Mrs. Velma Pylant’s ongoing caregiving, Willard Ragan Hancock’s education moves, and Lorraine Shrell’s marriage to Ken neath Harris. The piece includes multiple households visiting Emma Crosbys and Wallace Shields for Easter gatherings and mentions local tech linkage with Ada.

Shadow Glen Farms Clara Farmer Shreveport Thenemonth Louie Pylant Donnie New Hope Alva Johnson Monroe Guthrie Truett Mary Jo New Orleans Clinton ‘Truett, Mathis Fita Calhoun Irby Earl Fity Colvin James Maryellen Baton Rouge Josephine White Jena Royce Ruston High Grandma Colvin Euel Bernice Start Julia Ann Tech A.W.S Madison Wis Chicago Wisconsin Grandma Hong Sig Onie Willard Ragan Hancock Floy Col John Willie Green Watson Greens D‘arbonne Wexler Leggett Dubach John Willie Madison Green Johnny Nichol Betty Sue Cummings Marguerite Jones W. Monroe Danard Irma Shielis Bastrop Emma Crosbys Wallace Shields Love White Lota Strickland Ruston Nina Rogers Chere Siimshore Barbara Jo Holtzelaw Sylvia Vienna Jerry Rogers John White Linda Franklin Jeannie White

Easter Sunday Gatherings Across Local Families

Church services featured a bloom of visitors including Mr and Mrs Bil Howard and family from Carthage Texas with Linda from Eunice Louisiana visiting from Baptist school. Monroe guests Mr and Mrs Bo Franklin joined Winnsboro visitors Mr and Mrs Leonard Martin at the Franklin and Walter Franklin homes. Rev Bobby Holloway attended services in West Monroe. Kip Franklin stayed with grandparents James and Bill Franklin. Ike Glass ill in Austin hospital.

Bil Howard Robert Henry Howard Arid Carthage Texas Willie Howard Rusten Linda Baptist School Eunice Bo Franklin Monroe James Franklin Leonard Martin Winnsboro Mir Walter Franklin Bobby Holloway West Monroe Kip Franklin Ike Glass Austin Hospital Thomas Howard Jimily Bill Howard

Weekend Visit and Sunrise Service Reflections

The narrator recalls a Sunday dinner with Beth Cliit and a surprise visit from Jewel Thomas and her husband en route from Angle, La. to Tylertown, Miss. They spent the night and left early. A trip to Camp Alabama for sunrise service is described with praise for the lake, birds, dogwood, and a sense of heavenly beauty.

Jewel Thomas Springhill Bin Angle Tylertown Miss Bogalousa Bill Harold Griffin Camp Alabama Big Earth Heaven

Providence Grandmother Visited By Stevie Cooper

Mrs. Obny Suntan reports multiple visitors over the weekend with extended family from Jonesboro Crossett Arcadia Ruston Downsville and Downsville areas. Gatherings centered on Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and related families with numerous relatives staying for Friday and Sunday visits.

Providence Stevie Cooper Obny Suntan FL A. Herring Mollie Sintggieton Cecil Cooper Arthur Mood Jimmy Johnson Jerry Singleton G. P. Cooper W. V. Clary Jonesboro Tommy Weeks Crossett, Ark Elmer Cooper Judy Monroe Cooper Olen Johnson Jimmy Mike Johnnny Doss Alvin Davison Ruston Mrs. Bledsoe el Dorarlo Mrs. Crawford Downsville J. F. Davison

Easter Guests Spread Across Longstreet Community

Easter holiday gatherings fill Longstreet with visitors from Monroe Lake Charles Eureka Springs and Shreveport. Families including Murphy Willet Teggin Speights Pesnell Fallin and Boyd host relatives and friends from Minden Ruston New Orleans and other nearby towns during a busy weekend of meals visits and shared memories.

Joe Broomtflell Elgin May Bill Barne Aitater Gues Roy Murphy Aint Richard Willet Lake Charles Cullin Murphy Monroe Marvis Murphy Ruston Boyd Shorty Teggin Autiell Frank Gibson A. G Roy Hammett W. Monroe M. E. Boyd E. D. Pearson Shreveport Gordon Pesnell Bill Pesnell John Bureh Minden Roy Taylor Sots New Orleans Ira Fallin A. de Parnells Chouerant

Churches Hold Sunrise Meet For Easter

The Dubach area churches held a 5 30 a m Easter Sunrise service at the Tatum pond in Dubach with Bro James Nichols as speaker The community members and visiting families from Fellowship Shreveport Benton Jena Lisbon and Colton Valley shared in the holiday gathering While sorrow was noted for the death of Frank Driggers the community extended sympathy to Ophelia and Patsy Driggers and their family

Dubach Surer Tatum Pond James Nichols Tom Pat Roberson Dera Roberson Fellowship Aiv M. R. Roberson Shreveport Tom Pat LSU Medical School New Orleans Tal Mas Roberson Pai R. G. Roberson Glynn Calvin Benton R. J. Roberson John Pf. Davis Vickie Alvin Davis Ann Gene Mitchell Lisbon Sport Basteap Davis Jena Burl Davis

Ball Team Faces Linville At Dubach High April 6

This week our ball boys play Linville here April 6 at 7 20 p m and Fair Park here April 8 at pin We have a 10 2 win loss record The 447 Talent Show and Awards

Dubach Linville Dubach High Fair Park al Pin

Holiday School Break and Class Activities at Hico

Students at Hico High enjoyed a Good Friday holiday with extra time off. The junior class sells candy for a project and rehearses a school play. Home economics classes hosted Miss Tomlinson and plan a Louisiana Power display trip to Dubach. Seniors had photos taken in caps and gowns.

Tomlinson Louisiana Power and Light Co Dubach Wowler Lurich

Talent Show Night at Ruston High School Auditorium

Night event set for Friday April 7 at 7 30 p m features junior and senior clubs in a talent show with awards planned. Tickets available via HIS Junior Leader or at the dam. Additionally reports note Easter activities and a second grade farewell as Patricia Echols moves to Leesville.

Dale Newsom LSU Ruston High School Bureau Grammar School Patricia Echols Leesville

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