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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1959

Page

4

Time and fertilizer impact on bream growth

The text notes early fertilization boosts bream growth since most growth occurs before spawning. After the first spawn, the young fish consume food, leaving little for older bream to grow.

Farmers urged pond management in Lincoln Parish article

The piece promotes pond care and management guidance for Lincoln Parish, citing over 700 ponds and 1 070 acres of water needing proper upkeep. It references Farmers Bulletin Nos 294 and 2004, invites pond owners to share successes with the Soil Conservation Service in Ruston, Louisiana, and notes a confidential option for information. It previews a second article on pond practices including species and pond types.

Lincoln Parish Bass Bie Gill Sail Conservation Service Linicon Parish Soil Conservation Service Ruston Louisiana

Bond issue passes for Ruston hospital project

Dan Porrett says the bond approval was needed and welcomed by parish residents while Taycees Hospital Committee leader Jimmy Carter notes satisfaction with the Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce's role. Next steps include selling bonds and selecting a site. construction timing remains several months away as the Police Jury has not decided on a site.

Dan Porrett Ruston Hospital, Inc Jimmy Carter Taycees Ruston Caimmoree Michie Evans

Fertilizer Tips For Pastures And Meeting Notice

Ammonia nitrate guidance suggests seven pounds per thousand square feet. Learn about lawn and shrub fertilization at meetings on Tuesday March 3 at 2:30 PM or 7:30 PM in the Lincoln Parish Court House Court Room. Rye grass and oats may respond to top dressing with nitrogen and improved pastures can improve without added seed.

Lincoln Parish Court House

Froescher Visit Spreads Across Clay and Bernice

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Er nest Froescher visited in Clay with Mrs J C Defreese. In the afternoon they called on Mrs Ester King at Tubberville and Mrs Gertrude Britt at the Methodist orphanage infirmary. On Friday they visited Mr and Mrs D M McCuller and family at Bernice and had lunch with Mrs India Davis and family. Mrs N L Griggs and Mrs Alberson also noted.

Ernest Froescher Clay J. C. Defreese Ester King Tubberville Gertrude Britt Methodist D. M. McCuller Bernice India Davis N. L. Griggs Alberson

Local Families Share Weekend Visits and News

A string of social updates from Shreveport area residents lists visits among families. Mentions include Mrs Myra Griffin and Mrs Roy Franklin hosting and visiting relatives, several trips to Dubach and Jonesboro, a birthday for Mr J B Tyler, and hospital care for Mr Luke Blackwelder after surgery at Confederate Memorial hospital.

Shreveport Myra Griffin Roy Franklin Luke Blackwelder Mr. Blackwelder Confederate Memorial Hospital

Farewell sermon marks end of Rev Newman tenure at Calvary

A large Calgary audience heard Rev J Earle Guinn of Louisiana Baptist College in the morning, marking Rev A S Newman’s last day as local pastor with a farewell sermon. Newman retires from active duties but will remain a member and lead evangelistic meetings near Rosepine next week. A weeklong meeting is planned for Calvary with Rev M F Copeland, now at New Orleans Baptist Academy, starting April 6.

Afra. m Rosepine Vernon Parish M. F. Copeland First Baptist Church New Orleans Baptist Academy Calvary Elliott Nelson T. Cherry Mira Nelson Jas. Gray W.M.A Monroe Jessie A.tullos K. E. Ball A. D. Lyon Sr Lyon Charles Ledbetter Japan W. C. Farley Farley Thomas W. Colvin Bernice Patsy Broughton Dubach Fayley

Weekend guests visit from Texas and Louisiana

Weekend guests in the home of Mrs. Jewell Colvin were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Foster of Texas City, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dunn and daughters of Shreveport. Mr and Mrs. Edward Napper of Bastrop visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuller Saturday and Sun-

Jewell Colvin Bob Foster Texas City Texas W. W. Dunn Shreveport Edward Napper Bastrop Charles Fuller

Local social notes from New Iberia and area visits

Weekend visiting and family events populate the social column with references to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fuller in New Iberia. The report lists numerous households traveling to Tuntsville Alabama, Alto, Start, Tallulah, Monroe, El Dorado, and Little Rock for visits, along with a church group event hosted by Mrs. Jerry Means and a birthday party for Pamela Magee.

Glen Fuller New Iberia Calvin Norrin Stephen Tuntsville Ala Will I. Hardy Hardy Baby W.S.C.S Methodist Church Jerry Means Don Pendergrass N.C. Colvin Monroe Blain Brown Clyde Way B. N. Gibbs Natchitoches Paul Magee Pamela Little Rock Noel Butler Tune Butler Horace Colvin Lake Jackson Texas Alma Brooks T. l. Brooks Willard Colvin Dewey Campbell Clyde Axay Shreveport

Callie Class Hosts Weekend Bible Event in Hodge

R B Kirkpatrick and many relatives from Shreveport Monroe and Ruston gathered in Hodge for a Bible study weekend led by Mrs Fluill Watts and Mrs Claud Barlett. The Callie Class, honoring Rev T M Michael, held services and shared prayers at the Educational Building.

Fluill Watts Claud Barlett Ray Watts Lou Helgepeth Ralph Chandler Callie Callie Michael Ruston T. M. Michael Alabama Church

T L James Co Submits Low Bid On Barksdale Work

The bid by T L James Co amounts to 1 55 799 dollars, well under the Army Engineers estimated 1 234 201 dollars. A second bid was received and the project will provide an alert apron adjoining a runway with necessary accompanying facilities.

T. L. James)Co Barksdale Work Army Engineers Ere Pincers

Weekend Visit for Sizemore Family Parents

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Monroe included Quaid SMS Mel RD Smith and daughters Robin and Toona. They visited the Sizemores and family over the weekend while en route from Waco to Fort Worth where he will be stationed.

Allen Vincent A. C. Vincent Dave Henry Benton Henry Henrys W. D. Milks Bossier Loy Wedgepeth Grayson Baxter Bienville A. I Perritt Arcadia Hospital Robert Eubanks Henry Woodard A. L. Waits Arcadia Dee Perritt Jesus Christ Amon Mel Smith Robin Toona Arthur Sizemore Waco Fort Worth

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