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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
5
Migrant growers report spectacular control of boll weevils and aphids with malathion. George Franklin of Hollyridge cites faster kills and safety, while Delia Planters note best weevil control in years. John Spivey, Hamburg planter, adds similar praise.
Memoir style notes on using malathion to combat weevils around woodland near Lincoln Parish, highlighting early hesitance with chlorinated insecticides in 1956 and rapid control after switching to malathion. It extols its powerful kill rate, broad safety margin, and its prominence among recent cotton insecticides.
Reports from Louisiana cotton farmers describe malathion as one of the safest insecticides with low toxicity to humans and animals. Unlike other phosphate insecticides it does not require respirators or protective clothing for mixing or spraying, and public health data compare malathion’s toxicity favorably to DDT.
The Lincoln Parish School Board met in regular session at the School Board Office in Ruston Louisiana with members De Pelton Under, Goar Hom, Loa Nobles, Damar Colvin and others present. Reports were given on department work and preparations for Necro schools while motions postponed the next regular adjourned meeting. T-4-L advertising appears in a drug store ad at Milam Devs Company.
In Lincoln Parish Louisiana the Third District Court issues a writ of seizure and sale against Luther Thomas Jr. through Ouachita National Bank. A 1951 Ford Tudor with serial motor number BIMP-127868 is seized from Luther Thomas Jr and will be sold at a judicial sale on Wednesday September 3, 1958, at the court house front door in Ruston. Cash terms, no appraisal. Dated August 13, 1038, Sheriff Jesse J. Riser.
Jesus Rabari Coote and Stewart family members spent the week with parents Mr and Mrs O R Singleton. Little Jean Stewart underwent surgery and is home recovering. Baptism services at St Best welcomed Susan Stewart and Ann Henry as new candidates. Dewey Singleton visited last week.
Advertsement announces a commission to sell by Lincoln Parish Louisiana court to partition property in Ruston. Sale set for August 20, 1958 at the courthouse front door for cash to the highest bidder, no appraisal, joint property of plaintiffs and defendants. Justice Jesse J Riser signs the notice with date July 10.
In Orange Texas area, Jack Monty returned to Shreveport Hospital for a checkup last Friday with plans for a Friday follow up. Milton Henry reports his daughter recovering from a cut arm, Sophie and Mieranova show gradual improvement. Bernice Singleton stays home helping family while Miss Judy Fallin visits relatives in Piney. Various relatives attend church and help paint homes during vacations.
Mrs Viola Mou and Mr Shetan Perritt with Meo and Mrs Allen Bergitt and Milton Woodard with Mrs Sheney Woodard attend the funeral of Mid Price in Texark arir Av.
Thursday notes show Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Liceneood and children and Mr. Reese Watt leaving for a week with relatives in Marion Indiana. Various locals visit relatives in Houston, Mangoe, and Hienville. A wide circle shares trips to Magnolia Camden Arkansas and nearby events including a fishing outing and a group viewing a television set. Community members attend gatherings at many homes and attend a swimming pool accident recovery.
Two Ruston women entered not guilty pleas in a Police Jury local option liquor case after a Friday raid netted beer vodka wine mud whiskey. City police arrested the pair in the Meadows Quarter north of the city.Attorney C H Cap Darhan represented Alvis DuPers Patterson and Any Rae Goutley, who were accused of selling liquor to police officers. The date of the court hearing was not announced.
A short ad promises Itch Me Not relieves itch and burning in minutes and kills germs on contact. Product claims include relief for eczema foot itch ringworm and insect bites with availability today at Milam Drug Store.
Two Ruston men report for army duty and a prior service member is assigned to Fort Riley Kansas with plans for Europe. SFC Wayne Nordman at Ruston recruiting invites qualified local youths to enlist and seek information Fridays after noon at the Selective Service Office on West Alabama or in Monroe at the Post Office Building Room 21217 by phone FAir fx 2685w.
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