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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
2
In Lincoln Parish the Wildcats field well produced after testing at a depth of 1,760 feet. The report cites completion details and notes emphasis on initial production indicators by local energy interests.
The Dubach State Bank of Dubach Louisiana closes March 26 1962 with assets totaling 1 164 086 57 including cash balances with banks government obligations and securities. Liabilities show total deposits of 954 709 79 and capital accounts including common stock and surplus. The document lists numerous field drilling units and operators across several parishes with details on depths tests and production activity.
The report lists Mock Accident Victim A-TSN-11 and Deep freeze activity in a drilling claim for Southwest Gis Producing Co No 1 P A Richardson et al with depths around 8 500 feet. Social items include Bo White and family visiting Shreveport relatives, birthday gathering hosted by Myr Ben White, and Monroe visitors Mrs Fred Duckworth and sister Mrs Nannie Watts seeking medical care.
The Marine Air Reserve Training Command in New Orleans seeks Ruston area Marine Corps veterans to join drills there by arranging free air transportation. A tentative six to eight volunteers are wanted with backgrounds in Marine aviation or related fields such as jet mechanics and hydraulics. Opportunities include a six month stay before returning to regular service obligations. Contact details for the New Orleans office and Captain Arthi Batron in Ruston are provided.
Mrs A P Huolstrad reports that Adults finished a Bible course last Wednesday in Alabama. Mrs Herey Wonedatel and Mrs Jack Henry traveled to Farmerville on Sunday, enjoying roadside scenery. Bro Bole Childress preached at Alabama Baptist Church, with pulpit supply committee planning future sermons.
Sunday visitors included Mrs. Jim Parker and Mrs. Ira Baxter from Pallulah to see Mrs. Nannie Watts. Mrs. J. B. Fincher had a rollover en route from Arcadia to Ruston. she recovered in Ruston hospital and left Monday. The Lee Woods plan a large rock crop this summer. Ten acres of butter beans, corn, squash and beans will be sold in Vienna. A Bible study group led by Edwin Holley discussed The Christian Life and included 31 participants. Arcadia Masons hosted a banquet for high school seniors with guest speaker Mr. Butler of Vivian. Various area families attended gatherings in Shreveport, Simsbore, and Alabama church events. Easter reflections emphasized the Living Christ and the glow seen in disciples’ lives.
The Crossroads community marked Youth Week at Saint Best Church with members from Arcadia Ruston and Homer taking part. Numerous visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Iva Sanford, C. B. Henry, Harrold Harrison, and Rev. C. Martin joined services and activities.
Longstraw area residents including Mrs. Traylor and Mr. Pesnell visit relatives in town. Several Boyd family members, Pipes, and Speights relatives are noted visiting Monroe and surrounding communities. A church event at Longstiaay Baptist is announced for May 6 with cordial invitations.
Visitors and families gathering over the weekend including Pipes and Mrs Thal Yasewell, Rev and Mrs Mostey, Mr and Mrs Idus Whitman, Jack Gibson and Andy at a rodeo in Shreveport. Also greetings from Monroe and Rusfonesme households and a note on a new compact Faster appliance for spring markets. Washington report outlines economic impact and a U S Department of Agriculture note on gear lily growth under a chemical treatment.
State and political subdivisions hold 1 208 251 66 in total deposits. Demand deposits total 615 381 27 and time and savings deposits 587 870 89. Other liabilities 25 000 00 40 000 00 55 990 02 1 741 98 122 722 00. Bank officers H Smith and W G Kelly affirm the report is true and correct.
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