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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
3
Kelly outlines a spray schedule for pecan trees focusing on timing to protect the crop. Meadows notes the need to combat phylloxera with fungicide, explains the disease appearance, and warns spraying alone isn’t a cure. Mid May targets nut case borers, while summer sprays address aphids and mites to preserve leaf quality for next year.
Kiene noted the consul tant differed in services provided and raised concerns about clinical aspects of retarded children's institutions. He discussed a $30,000 fee, about one percent of a larger sum, as part of the ongoing discussion.
Kiene said about half the cost will come from standard building funds and he will prepare detailed equipment specifications for competitive bidding. His three and a half year service includes an industrial engineer cost analyst and dietary consultant. He coordinates the project to prevent waste and duplication while managing institutional planning construction and administration.
Testimony from Lodbetter and Woodard centers on jury selection in Grambling with focus on race. Witnesses discuss qualified voters and a list including Nogee while alleging no Negro on the petit jury panel and noting local businesses and residents numbers.
City engineers outline steps to analyze generating facilities, site layout and costs, compare plant sizes, and predict revenues to determine bond viability. May Engineering to draft detailed plans if bond issue passes. Foley Cox Sudelt to be paid only if approved. Mayor Beasley notes rising power plant costs and election expenses.
Robbert D Roach a retired farmer testifies about the Venice list and says he did not submit any Negroes among his 33 suggestions. Kenneth Durrett testifies he excused all Negroes he knew from his ward for lacking job qualifications and would not include those not personally known.
Ruston Hospital staff include R. W. Lawson B. C. DuBois Jim my Howard Morelle Eminors Tom Judd and Burton Risinger as listed in the roster.
The Shreveport Chamber offered its facilities to Ruston as Lundy departed. Committee members on the management selection group included Smith and Jake Spears, among others, as the article notes continued from page 1.
CHOUDRANT HIGH 4-H Club members held their last meeting of the school year. The group opened with the 4-H pledge, minutes approved, and songs sung. Girls demonstrated proper walking and sitting while boys discussed driving safety. The club earned accolades for winning talent show at the Parish meeting in Ruston on April 7.
Mrs H E Nobles returns from Johnson City Tenn after eye surgery. JoAnn and Paul Lacombe family visit from Houston. others include Mrs Jack Salmon in Monroe hospital and Mary Collins moving near Walnut Creek church. Local residents update homes under construction and community meetings in Baton Rouge and Alexandria.
Mr and Dr Floyd Nolan and their sons were honored with a surprise house warming Friday evening. A number of friends gathered at the Nolan home and presented them with many useful articles. Friends of the community Rus ten and Hilly assisted with the oven. Mrs F M Wilks was released.
Two seventh to eleventh graders meet with Mr Baker Mrs Baxter and a ring company rep. Committee members include Jane Terry Russell Frasier Irene Norris Linca Williams Glen Chandler Donnie Britt Irene Pennell Bobby Smith Kay Taylor and Charles Pennell. The report notes no baseball games yet and the juniors completed a unit on the War Between the States with reports stories and poems.
The hospital notes improving condition for an unnamed patient with visitors listed from Tuesday through Sunday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Alexander Hilly Mr and Mrs Ty.M Hare rison and Mrs W E Simmons Mr and Mrs Louie Barnell Mr and Mrs Lee Young Rusten Mrs Rover Broome and child ren along with relatives Re N Harris Suncay Miss Adin Barris a Tech student and Patricia Wilks among local young people of Hilly. A Methodist Church banquet occurred Thursday evening with reportedly Fa allo-
New Hope Church held a social for its youth after Sunday services to honor their work during Youth Week. Bruce Mitchell, a ministerial student at Tech, delivered a noteworthy message to the young people, who were praised as tops. Attendees included Miss J Alan Hammons of Natchez and Mr. and Mrs. Jouve Hammons of St. Louis, with extended family visiting in various local homes.
Mrs H L Best hosted the Simshore Garden Club affair at the home of Ales on April 13. President Mrs A B Houck led the business session. Mrs Sanford Cole read Gardener's Prayer. Members Jewell Troll Leta Thompson welcomed guests. program featured horticulture topics and plant displays.
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