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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1961

Page

6

Red Cross Home Campaign Set for April 11 in Ruston

Lincoln Parish American Red Cross drive leader Errigst Shaw says Ruston High School Key Club and Circle K Club at Tech will canvass Ruston on April 11, 1961 to raise funds. He notes Red Cross First Aid and Water Safety training saves lives and highlights national efforts and statistics from 1960 61.

Red Cross Ruston Errigst Shaw Lincoln Parish American Key Cross Fund Circle K Tech Shaw Red Cross National Aquatic School Camp Tulequola Fresno Calif Syith Hee Sequaia National Fovest Nutil Red Chase Safety Services Mason Tn Ashbuentuim Mass John Briggs

Ruston Industries Stockholders Receive 3 Percent Dividends

Ruston Industries, Inc distributed 3 percent dividend checks totaling 8000 dollars to about 100 stockholders. Directors approved cash-on-hand purchases at par value of 100 dollars per share. The company aims to raise funds for a Diamond Tain de build project in Ruston with ownership arranged through the Kindle company.

Feu Ruston Industries, Inc Merv Neely Amma Buron Risinger Ruston

Awards For 4-H Clubbers Highlight National Honors

Chicago sponsors mark the 24th year of 4-H awards funding home improvement, public speaking, and forestry projects. Winners receive medals, silver cups, and expense-paid trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago, with categories for girls and county winners earning gold medals and scholarships from sponsors.

Charles BR. Walgreen Chicago Wristowratches Stte Avinners Shy Elith Pure Oil Company Ant Psdhe Yanidips

4,300 4-H Club Boys and Girls To Attend Summer Camp

Baton Rouge reports that over 4200 4-H members statewide will attend summer camps run by the LSU Agricultural Extension Service. Groups of 200 to 400 will visit three main camps in Livingston, Grant, and Beauregard parishes plus Lake Bistineau in Webster Parish. Camps run May 29 through July with additional specialized camps planned for forestry and leadership.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service C. Sie Shirley State 47 Extension Service Ixtersion Service Cartison Livingston Parish Grant Walker Grant Parish Beauregard Parish Lake Bistinvenu State Park Webster Parish Shirley Chicot State Park Evangeline Parish Gain Walker Chant Walker State Forest Woodworth Good Scouts AM New York UPL Juliette Low Seeuuiah Gay

Sale Of Residence Subject To Income Tax Rules

The notice outlines that the sale of a personal residence is subject to special income tax rules. It explains exemptions for lifetime residence benefits and limitations for individuals who sell a home held for a period. It emphasizes that gains on property used as a dwelling may qualify under specific provisions and lists procedures for reporting and filing.

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Health for All Just Don’t Feel Right

Malaise is an early sign of illness from the common cold to hepatitis and often follows barometric pressure drops. Young adults may show prolonged malaise, and you should see a doctor if it lasts beyond a day or two, with the clinician guiding further tests or treatment as needed. Sponsored by Line coli-Blonville Tibercilosis Associated.

Hal Linecoly-Blonville

Drivers License Office to Close on Saturdays

The Louisiana Drivers License Office in Lincoln parish courthouse will cease Saturday hours from April 1, with renewals allowed without penalty if licensed expired on a Saturday and renewed the following Monday. Expires on birthday rule extended by two days, staff say.

Louisiana Lincoln Parish B. T. Hays Syiday Stavs

Graveside Services For Owens Infant in 1986

Grave side services for Miarirep Api Owens eight day old infant of Clyde Owens and Mae Owens were held April in a military cemetery. Reports describe a private ceremony with family and friends in attendance. Names, dates, and locations are partially obscured in the OCR text but indicate a funeral observance at a cemetery with religious and civic elements.

API Owens Mae Ane Clyde Owens Baldaan Mommurdal

Hendershots Receives Ford Foundation Fellowship

Dr. Paul T. Hendershot, professor and head of the department of economics and finance at Louisiana Tech, has been selected as a fellow to attend a faculty seminar on new developments in business administration. The Ford Foundation sponsored seminar will be conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, with sessions in industrial relations and managerial economies.

Paul T. Hendershot Louisiane Tech Ford Foundation Graduate School of Business University of California Iat Berkeley Tinch Dye Mendersbat School of Business Administration Willy Dave Wee OCHA Pau Beos Ms Vaa Ana Lomasius

Health for All 35 Of Accidents Oery In Homes

Fragmentary OCR notes describe home accident risks and health campaigns. The garbled text mentions fatalities, safety concerns, and public health messaging but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to derive concrete facts.

National Future Homemakers Week Highlighted in Louisiana

Home economics students in Louisiana and nationwide will observe National Future Homemakers of America Week from April 9 to 15. Miss Lela A. Tomlinson announces activities aimed at developing life skills, leadership, poise, and a well rounded education through the Future Homemakers of America program.

Louisiana Future Homemakers of America Lela A. Tomlinson State Department of Education Future Homemakers Future Tomemakers of America Heney Linsar Sie Sirenethen Thy Homie Gnaeney Aducrtion Wna Ena Fiona Ud Impres Ding Fme Akens

Netherlands Orchestra Subsidies Highlight Dutch Culture

Willard C. Wichers of the Netherlands Information Service visited Ruston to promote the Concertgebouw Orchestra touring the Tech LTC A series in May. He noted government subsidies for national opera and ballet, and described the Netherlands shift from agriculture to industry with 42 percent in industry and 60,000 new jobs yearly, plus emigration figures to several countries.

Willard C. Wichers The Netherlands Information Service Ruston Concertgebow Orchestra Gebau Orchestra Amsterdam Netherlands Wilehers Concertich Orchestra National Opera National Ballet Dutely Radio Netherlands Orchester Amster Dian Baeline Oper Concertgebouw Orchestra America Columbia Artists Wilthers Louisiana United States Canara New Zealand Australia Brazil South Africa

Lumber Industry Opposes Increase in Taxes

Carl Walker of Walker Lumber Company testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee against proposed tax changes funding the interstate highway system. He argues California lumber costs would rise by over four million dollars annually and transportation costs would hit log hauling, urging a logging tax refund provision if highways tax increases are enacted.

Wasttingeton Witnss Pnt California Carl Walker Walker Lumber Company Madriver National Lumber Manuaelarer Association Tex Pap Walker Sais United States Hie

Old Age Social Security Credit Explained by Monroe Official

Monroe district manager J Budd Brooks explains changes to the Social Security Act of 1980 affecting benefit eligibility. Under prior rules a worker needed credits for each year worked. now one credit covers three years after 1980 until retirement or death, shifting eligibility thresholds and prompting questions about current requirements.

J. Budd Brooks Monroe Alfier Brooks SpHirerment Aigear Neads Sochal Jwho South Secuttey la Yeuon

Hill Farm Stockman Weight Gains From Beef Cattle

Hill Farm Stockman discusses feed intake and weight gains in beef cattle. It notes that older, fleshy cattle eat less per unit live weight, while younger cattle gain more efficiently. It covers effects of size, gestation, and feeding practices on gains and fattening, with examples of daily intake and protein needs for various classes.

Hill Farm Stockman Iit Sloekman Ned Anita Fey

Tree Seedlings From Washington Planted In La

Washington Governor Rosellini and State Forester Mixon led the planting of twenty seedlings donated by Governor Rosellini to mark Wildlife Week. Seedlings included a western hemlock and a spruce variety, planted on the old arsenal grounds near the state capitol with local officials noting the symbolism of multiple uses for wildlife, soil protection, and forest beauty.

Washington Wilon Rouge Tint Pinte Th. Davis Mrames Mixon Alert J. Rosellini Stites of Lottess Roselini Howard Nelson Sportsing's Council, Inc Washington State Humber Arsenal O. W. Welch

Donts In Planting Sensitive Soybeans

The article discusses planting soybeans, noting not to plant too early since growth is sensitive to day length. It reports Baton Rouge experiment results across four varieties, detailing weed control, seedling emergence, shallow cultivation, and care to minimize weed competition. It mentions yield effects and practical tips for timing and weed management.

Teun Baton Rouge

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