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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1961

Page

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Kennedy Budget Fight Spurs Unclear Defense Aid Debate

The article reports on congressional clashes over Kennedy defense spending plans and a push to cut nondefense programs. Quoted leaders urge balancing the budget now, with Byrd criticizing backdoor financing while urging restraint on foreign aid and education subsidies amid rising deficits and defense needs.

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Seed testing program and seed lab details from Louisiana

The article describes the Louisiana seed testing program including amendments to authority, sample collection, and the Seed Laboratory on LSU campus. It notes farmer participation rates, fees for extra samples, and aims to improve state farming outputs. The piece also mentions regional social visits and trips.

Sra Es LSU Th Theory D. Wilson Labora Theest Louisiana

Farmers and Dealers Urged Cooperation With Seed Program

Louisiana growers urged to cooperate with seed program to ensure quality seed supply. Commissioner states assurance of availability relies on active participation by farmers and dealers.

Pearer Ecb Enet Levisian Seed Commission Authority Louisiana States

Five From Dubach Attend Eastern Star Meeting

Five residents from Dubach attended an Eastern Star meeting. Miss Jay Campbell spent a week in Baton Rouge visiting relatives and accepted a teaching position there. Mr and Mrs Buster Delaney were guests of Mr and Mrs Pan Gresham in Bernice Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Newlan Mitchell were mentioned in connection with local social notices.

Jay Campbel Baton Rowse Pelas Uves Jay Baton Rouen Buster Delaney Wes Pan Gresham Bernice Newlan “Mitchell

Local social notes from Shreveport and nearby towns

Mrs. Joe Ossenbeck and Mary Vo visited relatives in Shreveport Friday and Saturday Gill Colvin of Atlanta spent the weekend with peers and Mrs. M. Q. Colvin. Miss Patsy Driggers of Memphis visits her mother Mrs. Frank Driggers Saturday. Mrs. Driggers and Patsy drove to Baton Rouge and New Orleans to visit friends Mia Bobby Gibbs and Mrs. Clyde Kay of Natchitoches visited Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Campbell Tuesday. Mrs. Campbell returned to Natchitoches with them.

Joe Ossenbeck Mary Vo Shreveport Saturdhiy Gill Colvin Atlanta Dewey Campbell Campbell Tg Natchitoches

Providence Degay Singleton Visits Grandmother

Providence community notices list visits among families. Degay Singleton and Peggy Singleton visit Mrs F T Singleton’s home. various neighbors like Mr Barney MeeKee Mr Olen Johnson Mr Dennis McGee and Kay Bailey from Homer are mentioned. Pasty Tubbs returns home after Ruston Hospital stay.

Singleton Arthur Head Ethel Cooper Peggy Singleton F.T. Singleton Barney MeeKee Olen Johnson Mollie Sing_leton Terman Cubh Bayer Gail Odell Stewart G. P. Cooper Dennis, McGee Marvin Singleton T. A. Sterring Kay Bailey Homer Pasty Tubbs Ruston Hospital Jimmy Johnson Roger Cobb Roger F. T. Singleton Pete Singleton Herman Cobb Gal Johnny Doss FT. Singleton

D Arbonne Fans Follow Little Leaguers To New Orleans

Local readers attend Union Parish All Stars finals in New Orleans for the State Dixie League championship. The report lists several families traveling for the event and notes accompanying visits and family gatherings across D Arbonne and nearby towns.

D‘arbonne New Orleans Illinois Central Mid-America

Longstraw Ray Murphy Doing Well After Surgery

Ray Murphy is recuperating at home after a Tuesday surgery and would welcome visits. Mrs. W. M. Sisemore had surgery a week ago and is resting. Mrs. Ray Whitman of Houston visits Mrs. Enis Hivatt and Leroy. Mr. Fetherson Murphy has undergone surgery in the Veterans hospital.

Blaine Allen Ray Murphy W. M. Sisemore Ray Whitman Houston Texas Enis Hivatt Leroy

Tech graduation services and community notices poor legibility

Miss Myrtis Saint, Mrs. B. G. McKee, Milo, and the Tech group attended graduation events last Thursday night. Mrs. Mellea’s daughter Mes Ann Boyd earned a master’s degree, and friends anticipate an enjoyable tour. Hospital updates include Mrs. C. C. Apetarch at Mindery Hospital in Minden, with residents noting Sue Lope’s improving health. Local visitors recalled include Mr. and Mrs. John E. Upehurch and daughter Susie, RE. Upchurely and Don, and others from Ruston and Shreveport.

Vv. Co Laurance Myrtis Saint B. G. McKee Milo Tech Mellea Mes Ann Boyd Myris Upehurch Minden Collage St Sue Lope John E. Upehurch Susie RE. Upchurely Don Ruston Houston Hailey F. J. Larance James Grean Glenda Melinda Brown Wood Taxa Ars

Laranee by Popes and local social notes near Shreveport

A fragmented local page records social visits and illnesses including Alene Skinner recovering, Larainee and family hosting guests, and a Baton Rouge friend visiting. It notes a group gathering at Jonesboro from Tiebach chapter 218 with attendees Irene Lee Graves and several named members, reflecting community life and pastimes.

Laranee Rene Ang Rome Colvin Alene Skinner Larainee W. A. Simmons T. Payne Bam ' Payne Baton Rouge Jonesboro Tiebach Irene Lee Graves Mei J Velma. Briglish Maresella McGuire Bernice Pu

Minister Preaches at Mineral Springs as Busy Summer Ends

Rev. Wilson of Lisbon preached at Mineral Springs. J P and J W Duke spent weekend with home folks before two weeks with the National Guard. Richland visitors included Mr and Mrs Richard Franklin of Ruston and Mr Willie B Raburn with John Leslie. Mrs Howard Revels and children visited Mrs W W Ricks. The ladies filled deep freezes and fruit jars after a busy summer with plentiful vegetables.

J.P J. W. Duke The National Guard Dalton Wilson Lisbon Mineral Springs Richard Franklin Ruston William Franklin Bill Culver Willie B. Raburn John Leslie Jerry Poland Bienville Howard Revels W. W. Ricks

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