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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1960
Page
4
A speech highlights producer independence from government, praising price resistance and selling. Dr. Doyle Chambers reports cattle research in Oklahoma, noting a Louisiana lean toward applicability. Findings suggest two-year calving yields more lifetime calves, and high gain diets improve productivity and longevity in cows.
A 1966 notice urges farmers to decide whether to plant their allotment or turn it in. Unused acres may be reallocated to aid families in need, potentially boosting Northeast Louisiana’s economy by millions. Contact Mr Aswell’s office to release acres not planned for planting.
Hico J P Owen marked his 82nd birthday last Saturday February 13 with family visits. Relatives from Forest Monroe Ruston and other nearby towns joined including Jessie Mae Hammons and the Moneviefs while snow kept some relatives from attending.
Local notices report the birth of a grandson to Mr and Mrs J F Love on February 15 at Wesley Chapel. Community members share Valentine party at Wesley Club House and various visits and hospitalities across the region. Multiple families are listed with weekend gatherings and birthday celebrations, including Bossy the triplets turning two weeks old.
Mrs Stroman and Mis Gene Marish joined a reception at the hospital to meet the newborn niece and extend congratulations to the family this week.
The Methodist Men’s Club held a catfish supper in the church recreation rooms Monday evening. Visitors and residents, including Miss Clearfee Liggin from Shreveport and Debbie Deloney’s birthday party, appear in a sequence of local visits. Several families, such as the Campbells, Gibbssons, Neills, Yat Caldwells, and others, are noted visiting relatives in Shreveport and Springhill, with a Baptist banquet attended by Mr and Mrs Doughty nearby.
Deloris Bennett notes snow disrupted school dismissal and apologizes to the 7th grade honor roll for omitting names Frances Bennett Susan Squires and Sue Broughton. She highlights 4-Hers Carolyn Hunter winning two pins in Food Preparation and Clothing and notes participation in a Baton Rouge livestock show. Brenda Mitchell earned a Health Improvement jacket and pin in March. Many remain on the sick list.
A local weekly column recalls neighborhood events in Wahley and Quitman Louisiana with social updates on moves, visits, and school matters. An awful tragedy occurred Saturday at 12:20 PM when Beverly Ann Hanes, 7th grader at Quitman High, was killed by a gun accident involving her younger brother David after a rabbit hunt.
New Hope Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. Griffin’s home on February 9 with seven members and one visitor. They finalize plans for district meet at Camp Alabama on March 2, report activity, and plan March host Mrs. A M Davis. Undergraduate Boys’ team loses to Parkers Chapel in Spearsville tournament. girls still compete, next game Thursday.
Our Home Demonstration club met February Sth at 10 at the home of Mrs Alma Davis with 13 members and two visitors. They discussed business and leader reports. KE ONeal lectured on Decision Making and Family Counseling. Several members hosted, gifts were exchanged, and a covered dish lunch followed.
First grade students decorated Valentine mail boxes and plan a party with hostesses including Mrs. Wirridger Mrs. Belton and Mrs. Howell. Second graders recover from flu as sixth graders prepare for Valentine activities. Principal James A Napper celebrated with a cafeteria party after a Student Council led tribute. Lincoln Parish School Board visited prior to a Home Economics dinner. FHA banquet approaches with Royce Luaiacey set to speak. Simsboro exits district race after Monday night game.
Stinsboro brief reports the Tigers clash with Bier Ville Bobcats as grantor scores 24 points in a likely season finale. The weekly notice notes Spearsyilte loss and completes sports update for the week.
Community notes from Mineral Springs report a campaign to fund a new pastor parsonage with locals, especially young people, contributing time and iron scrap while quilting and baking to raise money. Several residents face hospital stays and accidents, and the town mourns a local death as families share meals and news of snow, visitors, and gratitude for neighbors.
Colonel and Mrs William Hornsey returned to their Baton Rouge home Tuesday after visiting their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs West Reeves. Colonel Hornsey was the guest speaker at the Optimist Club Tuesday morning meeting. Mrs Hornsey accompanied them for a few days visit.
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