Weevils Reported in Parish and Forestry Notes
Weevils continue to affect parish farms with mentions of Mrs Ghidy Williams and Dr Agelculture’s Bors. discussions cover pest damage, prevention, and reporting. The piece stresses discussing infestations with homemakers and the impact on sweet potatoes and production potential. It includes pasture improvements by Ruben Bennett Farm and Jiles brothers, using chicken fertilizer and Bermuda Clover growth. It cautions promoters overstate forestry gains, notes timber marketing and management issues, and highlights agricultural extension support from Fred Hesbeck for forestry marketing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghidy Williains
Agelculture
Ae Viplaly
Ae Pont ‘Williams
Ruben Bennett
Choudrant
Eros
Bennett
Ruben
Jiles Brothers
Bermuda
Lsmer
Fred
Hesbeck
Simsboro Couple Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs B Bryant of Simsboro were honored on their golden wedding anniversary Wednesday December 23 at their home. Hostesses were their children Mrs W P Williams Simsboro and Mrs F T Norman Minden. Grand daughters Mrs Ray Tompkins Busts presided at guest books. Mrs Jack Green Sulphur served cake. Mrs Melvin Colvin of Manta Texas poured punch. A large number of guests congratulated the couple and they received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bryant
Simsboro
W. P. Williams
Simshoro
Anc
Norman
Minden
Wiliams
Ray Tompkins
Jack Green
Melvin, Colvin
Manta, Texas
Demonstration On Child Care At Vetville Club Meeting
The Vetville Home Demonstration Club met January 6 in the Courthouse kitchen for a Family Council and Child Care demonstration led by Mrs. Ona Blonein, parish home demonstration agent. A discussion followed on recruiting new members, with attendees Mrs. John Ramsey, Mrs. John Grantham, Mrs. Ronald Giller, Mrs. Joe Platt, and Mrs. Blondin present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetville Home Demonstration Club
Family Council
Ona Blonein
Parish Home
John Ramsey
John Grantham
Ronald Giller
Joe Platt
Blondin
Heart Ailments Largest Killer Of Aged Persons
University of Colorado study of 336 autopsies at Colorado General Hospital from 1946 to 1958 finds heart disease the leading cause of death among people over 80, with 37 percent cardio vascular, 16 percent cancer, 12 percent infectious diseases, and 12 percent accidental deaths. Prostate cancer most common cancer. bronchopneumonia top infectious killer. Men show higher ratios of heart disease, cancer, and infections than women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Colorado
J. M. Mulligan
Department of Pathology
Gekseaf Medicine
Denver
American Medical Association Archives of Pathology
Colordac General Hospital
Phone Decision Not Unanimous in Louisiana Case
John J. Melkiethen, chair of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, reports that the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling on Southern Bell Telephone rate increase was not unanimous. Justice Joe Hamiter dissented, saying the PSC order, as approved by the court, should be affirmed. He notes the majority approved the decree but disagreed with the amount of the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louse Supreme Court
Southern Bell Telephone Company
John J. Melkiethen
Louisiana Public’ Service Commission
Joe Hamiter
Shreveport
Public Service Commission
Tower Court
Melcithen
McKlethen
Tuunsey Jeter 21 126 Ruston Area LSU Course Graduates
Louisiana State University announces 23 officers from Ruston and nearby areas completed a 17 week Peace Officer Training course. Special agents and local officials attended graduation with certificates issued to Ruston, Jonesboro, Winn Parish, and other area departments. The program is a joint LSU FBI trained effort with multiple law enforcement associations and will lead to the Advanced Course starting January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuunsey Jeter
Ruston
Area
LSU
Louisiana State University
Joneshore
General Extension
the University
Julian A. Martin
Baton Rouge
J. J. Riser
O. O. Oshon
Mary Bryant
Jareshero
D. A. Ragah Madden
J. Farvis Jones
University
FBI
Louisiana
Louisiana Sheriff's Association
Louisiana Peace Officers Association
Municipal Peace Officers Association
Chief's of Police Association
PBI
Ruston Police Department
C. D. White
Ralph D. Thisley
George
Garden Club Meeting At Harmon Home In January
The Louisiant Tech Sprig and Twig Garden Club met at 7 30 p m Thursday January 44 in the home of Mrs W J Harmon 930 South Farmerville Dr John A Moore presented color slides of Louisiana wildflowers and trees noting where to transplant them The program inspired members to value woodland plants and consider public access shows and civic improvements Plans for a February workshop were discussed with joint efforts with another garden club, and refreshments were served by Mrs W S Knight to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiant Tech Sprig and Twig Garden Club
W. J. Harmon
South
Farmerville
John A. Moore
Rives
Garden Club
W. S. Knight
Moore
Harry Johnson
BE. W. Bryant
J. W. Patterson
Traveswell
Carl Jones
E. W. Orton
Rudloph Fiebler
W. d. Harnor
Court orders further hearings on telecom rate case
The court directs continued hearings on the telephone company rate increase dispute. The 1958 and 1959 profits are cited as evidence that large rate hikes were not needed, challenging the company's claim of necessity.
Malnutrition Triggers TB in Young Woman
Mary, once eager for rapid dieting, developed active tuberculosis after a self imposed, poorly supervised weight loss. Diagnosed by a doctor after X rays and lab tests, she spent six months in the hospital and recovered with proper treatment. Her experience underscores dieting dangers and the need for medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
District Court Hears Traffic and Arson Cases
Four traffic violations and a simple arson case occupied district court yesterday. Judge LR Dinkins presided. Eugene Waits was fined for driving without a license. Willie Jones pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and was acquitted. Louis L. Phelps pled guilty to driving without a license and fined. Roy Doss received a suspended 12 month parish jail sentence and costs for simple arson. LeRoy Robinson pled guilty to reckless driving and fined. Bob Minnifield failed to appear. bond forfeiture set aside and trial rescheduled for January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LR. Dinkins
Eugene Waits
Willie Jones
Louis L. Phelps
Roy Doss
LeRoy Robinson
Bob Minnifield
Dawkins
Industrial Meeting To Hear Davis Speak
Jimmie H. Davis will address Louisiana's Seventh Annual Industrial Development Conference at the Capitol House in Baton Rouge on February 31. About 500 chamber and industry leaders from across Louisiana are expected for a one day session to learn better industrial development techniques as part of Davis's post nomination platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Democratic Party
Louisiana
Jimmie H. Davis
Luisiana
Capitol House
Baton Boy
Curt Siegelin
Department of Comperce and Industry
Guv. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Industral
Gov. Davis
Ments
Davis
Department of Commerce and Industry
Gay
Louisiane
Nominations Open for Merchant Marine Academy Candidates
Senators Allen Blonder Russel Long announce a January 31 196% deadline to nominate ten Louisiana candidates for the U S Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point New York The academy trains officers for the Merchant Marine offering a BS degree Coast Guard license and naval reserve commission. Contact offices or write to Training Representative PM Box 674 New Orleans La for details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Allen J. Blonder
Russel
Long
U. S. Merchant Marine Accademy
Kings Point
New York
Ellender
Louisiana
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
Wedersl
U. S. Coast Guard
New Orleans
Parish Lunchroom Workers Meet In Simshoro School
Lincoln Parish school lunch room employees held their annual Christmas party in the Simshoro High School cafeteria. Mrs Ruby Cole presided as twenty four of twenty six members answered roll call. Special guests were Mr Napier and Mr Morelle Emmons. A buffet luncheon followed with gifts distributed to long serving staff. The next meeting is planned for February 1 in Choudrani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Simshoro High School
Ruby Cole
Charles Cook
Sandra Cole
Napier
Linshoro High School
Morelle« Emmons
Rach
Sandra Cult
Santa Claus
Charles Edmiston
Verlie Heard
J. L. Hogan
Shmsboro High School
Himmons
Mr. Nanper
Choudrani
Gilmer Sets Alabama All-Time Passing Yard Record
Harry Gilmer of the Tide University capped his performance at Alabama by setting the program's all-time passing yards record. The feat solidifies his place among Alabama's leading quarterbacks as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tide University
Ala
UPL
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Ruston Council Marks 15 Years of Girl Scouting in Ruston
Ruston Girl Scout Council celebrates 15 years with an annual meeting at Trinitty Methodist-Educational building. Awards honor long service while a move to form Ruston Girls Activities Center, Inc. aims to manage assets as the Pelican Council of Shreveport will direct Ruston scouting in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Council
Ruston
Trinitty
Methodist
Joy” Grathers
3. B. Milary
Hale Shadow
George Holstedd
BR. Cc. Snyder
Richard Smith
Warl Sears
OR. Rives
Charles H. Smith
Cc. W. Colvin
Carral Biggs
J. O. Morgan
W. A. Mar
Ruston Girls’ Activities Center, Inc
Ruston Girl Scouts, Inc
J. ° P Blackwell
J. Brothers
Glenshadow
Bill James
Buddy Napper
Roy Willard
Billy Lewis
George Halstead
Felton Green
Lester Garrison
Pelican Council of
Shreveport
National
Bas
Rustom
Pelican Council
Adjudicator Job Openings Across Civil Service Regions
The Veterans Administration seeks adjudicators in New Orleans and Shreveport Louisiana and Little Rock Arkansas. Apply at the post office or via the executive secretary Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners. Regional offices in New Orleans and Dallas provide application information and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Veterans Administration
New Orleans
Shreveport
Little Rock
Ark
Post Office
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
St. Charles Avenue
Louisiana
Bruch Offles
U.S. Civil Service Region
Masonic Temple
U. S. Civil Service
Commerce $T
Dallas
Texas
Civil Service Seeks Supply Clerks in Texas Area
The Civil Service Commission announces openings for supply clerk positions paying 755 to 4490 per year in various federal agencies. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, low cost life insurance, and a good retirement plan. Apply at the post office or contact the Eighth U. S. Civil Service Regional Office, Ltd Commerce St., Matlas, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Nedit
U. S. Civil Service Regional Office
Commerce St
Matlas
Texas
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Vetville Club
Heard Stone
James A. Runtoni
Dilly c. Foster
Lincolnt Parish
George 13
Simonton
Lowislina
Willie T. Walker
Horace A. Thomas
Joreshore
Raymond Milton Prost
Muston
Joneshore Tire Department
Alfred Maurice Newton
Mack James Walker
James
Vone Poda
James R. ‘Holsombask
Prentis C. Conk
Jackson Parish
William Douglas Melvide
Aubrey Leo Putreil
Philip Franklin Edmondson
Winn Parish
J. ¥. Lovell
W. G. Jones
Silas Cree
Clifford &. Bartley
Winnfield
John W. Willams
Clifford
C. Dean
Harmon
America
WHITE
Buick-Rambler CO
Berry Andrews
Newt Andrews
Andrews
Wesley Chapel
Simshoro School
Civil Service
Ruston State Bank and Trust Co
F.D.1
C. Ruston
Lowisiana
BUICK
Ngee Ee Psa
Saree Redarn
Pandard
Georgia
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