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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
2
A group laments a twenty year delay on establishing a parish library and urges the police jury to reconsider their vote for a twelve month demonstration. They argue the library would aid juvenile delinquency, provide music, film, study sessions, books, and guidance, and would serve families with growing children.
A Louisiana State University study reports progress in nematode control, showing substantial growth boosts in corn to pine trees where nematodes are reduced. Experts say methods could become economical and widely used, rivaling chemical fertilizers in impact.
Louisiana Forestry Association marks the 1000th Tree Farm dedication in Mansfield recalling 1951 ceremonies in Urania when first Tree Farm certificates were presented. The program has since certified over 3.5 million acres, highlighting diverse landowners who practice sustainable forest management across the state.
Long piece argues for an adequate Lincoln Parish library, citing Jefferson and Adams on public libraries, the role of the Police Jury, and citizen will. It laments past economic waste and urges transparent processes, public will expression, and local funding without excessive delays. Also notes Tree Farm program growth nationwide and Louisiana prospects.
Dubach High begins 1960 baseball with practice today under Coach Doux. The 22 game schedule includes District-B tournament and the Dubach Invitational May 5-7, with returners and many newcomers vying for spots.
Louisiana state library data compare Lincoln Parish to larger parishes and a 1933 1940 demonstration library. The article notes low public library use with 5,533 Lincolns checking out 131,692 books during the demonstration period, urging expansion with 10,000 initial volumes and weekly shipments, plus titles for children and adults across farming, business, clubs, and schools.
The text extols reading as a cheap lasting pleasure and urges readers to sift chaff from wheat, think critically, and write well. It stresses that reading makes a full man and that one should seek the best books to train the mind, comparing self to the author’s ideas. Khwanis Bulletin
The text describes how church school and college libraries meet needs while public libraries serve all people. It outlines parish library governance by a five member police jury board, state guidance during demonstrations, and local finance transferring control when fully funded locally. It notes advisory roles of the state and requirements for a certified librarian.
Members of the Gottschalk Music Club met at the Home of Mrs. Blackwood on Monday February 8 to hear Miss Mary Lou Henry of Ruston with Frank Parker and Joe Monroe of Monroe. Edith Cotton and Cazenadus co chaired the program featuring Henry in Cavalli and Menotti arias with Dr. Marshall Bretz at the piano. Parker and Monroe offered Mozart sonatas and Berg’s Piano Sonata, showcasing up and coming local talent amid a period emphasis on operatic and classical works.
The article notes former state leaders including Fields critique the two-thirds rule in the Democratic Party. Fields condemns changing the rule, argues it reduced delegate strength, and supports Faubus with the Igoe Movement. He hopes the two-thirds requirement returns at the next Democratic convention.
Parish library, led by L L Landow, has grown from a small state library to a $68 000 annual operation with two bookmobiles and seven branches. It serves the parish schools and community, with photographic aerials aiding forest fire response in Oregon mentioned elsewhere.
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