Patrols required to reduce highway deaths
In a plea to state leaders the Lincoln Leader argues for immediate deployment of more state highway patrol officers to rural roads. The author cites rising accidents, calls for longer shifts and on duty presence, and asserts statistics show fewer crashes when patrols are on the roads. The piece urges officials to assign manpower to curb deaths and protect life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Lincoln
Twen
Davis
Éverits
Wee
Othee
Athlarle
Airplane Joins Farm Tools in Modern Agriculture
The airplane is becoming a regular farm aid, joining tractors and combines as a symbol of modern farming. In Louisiana and nearby states about 3,000 planes are used annually to apply chemicals, seed, fertilize, and control weeds on crops, pastures, and forests, with last year’s operations spreading 400 million gallons of agricultural chemicals over 20 million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Agricultura Eerial de Vectors’ Association
Louisiana State
Rir
South
Aga As
Chemicals Sprayed on Crops Post Health Problems Exposure
Washington reports growing concern over chemical pesticides used on farm crops. UPI notes health issues linked to pesticide exposure while the 1959 U.S. agriculture spending nears $500 million and estimated pesticide application reaches about a billion pounds. The Agriculture Department says rising chemical use benefits consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.s.department of Agrivenlture
Miss Helen Graham Talks Birds At Garden Club Meeting
Miss Helen Graham presented an illustrated talk on birds at the Garden Study Club gathering in Iva Adams Hall on January 21. The event featured whistled bird calls as slides appeared, with hostesses serving coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Graham
Garden Study Club
Iva Adams Hall
Ardus Lewis
Don Milam
Miss Graham
Richard Jones
Flower, and Garden
Ruston
The pesticide residue debate and FDA action in agriculture
The article discusses chemical residues entering food from crop and livestock treatments, the FDA tolerance system, and recent drives against contaminated milk and cranberries. It notes that inspectors monitor farming practices, seize contaminated food, and that calls exist to triple or quadruple the FDA’s field staff to ensure safer food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
PDA
Algo
Miss Pat Chapman and Jimmy Love Feted With Dinner
Miss Pat Chapman and Jimmy Love were honored guests at a January 14 dinner at Rendevous Restaurant in Monroe hosted by Mr and Mrs. Carl Langford. The event featured pink candlelight, camellias and wedding ring place cards. Attending were Archibald residents and relatives including Daniel Chapman, Donald Chapman, Joe Lacy, A Q Doughty, J W Logan, J C Love Jr, Eddie Morgan, and Joanie Dupuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Chapman
Jonny Love
Kristiay
Lie Creek
Methodist Chirch
Archibald
Carl “Langford
Rendevvous
Monroe
Miss Chapman
Mr. Love
Daniel Chapmman
Mra
Donald Chapman
Mangham
Joe Lacy
Shreveport
A. Q. Doughty
Reville
J. W
Mrs Odessa Neely Guest Speaker At Thursday Meet
The Jancoin Pash Association met Thursday evening January 21 at the 3usien Elementary School. Mrs Odessa Neely, teacher at the Children's House, spoke to attendees. Lincoln Parish Association plans to recruit children for a two week camp at Lake Bistineaut Big Sully, aimed at retarded children. the camp was reportedly successful last summer.
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Odessa Neely
Jancoin Pash Association
3Usien
Lincoln Parish Association
Lake Bistineaut Big Suly
Dr Elenora Cawthon Speaks At Littera Club
Dr Elenora Cawthon addressed Littera Club members on January 61 10 at Mrs W C Irby’s home, stating all children can sense athym and pity and be musically trained. The meeting, led by Mrs B C Baugh and program chair Mrs J K Freeman, included pledges, reports, roll call, and plans for future projects to aid Lincoln Parish children.
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Littera Club
Louisiana Federated Women’s Club
W. C. Ipby
A. E. Tellinghuisen
B.C. Baugh
J. K. Freeman
Win
Elenora A. Cawthon
W. C. Irby
Projets
Sit Valsed
John M. Hintus Cr. Lovelud
Lincoln Parish
Scout News Brownie Troop Holds January Meeting
Brownie Scout Troop No. 3 met Tuesday January 19 at the Seat House. Refreshments were served by Ellen Woodard. Linda Wright joined the troop as new member with her brothers present. Members included Carolyn Terrill Dianne Kimbell and Hassen Holt Jones. Mrs George Holstead's troop taught folk dances for the Girl Scout folly badge. Other attendees included Mig Karl Rusten Mrs Garvin Chane cier Mrs Faye English and Judy Tdner. Glowing Brownies and Janey Koy Lee Helen were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kung Ellen Woodard
Mig
Karl Rusten
Garvin Chanecier
Faye English
Judy Tdner
Janey Koy Lee
Helen
Capitol chatter and party shifts shape Louisiana politics
Reports from Baton Rouge and New Orleans describe pressure points as the new administration settles in. Key figures like Highway Director Bd Richardson and Mineral Board chair William Buddy Melis are slated to remain, while obstacles to Gravel’s ouster surface amid national party maneuvering.
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Bd Richardson
Willian
Buddy" Melis
Mineral Board
Nixon
National Party
Soile Demos
Wamp
New Orleans
Morrison
Crescent City
Democratia Association
Francis Grevemberg
U.S. Senate
Local figures listed in community roster
A partial roster naming Peggy Smith Richardson and Peggy Pennington along with several others including Donna Kimbell Karley Fulton Barbiara Chumbley Claire Waltman Stephana Snyder Pam Chandler Paula Heard Lexie Woodard Debbie Barr Jane Ellen Woodard Linda Wright and Lyndy Mitchell Sevibe.
Simsboro Garden Club Elects New Officers
Simsboro Garden Club meets in January at Mrs. A A Alexander home with co host Mrs Jay Canterbury. Members plan for the year elect officers G W Mullins president Clyde Farrar vice president Ther a Waldron secretary treasurer J L Napper reporter and name committees. A gift is given to Mrs A A Lowrey who moves to Columbia Missouri.
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Simsboro Garden
Clint
A. A. Alexander
Jay Canterbury
C.C. Cole
Thias
Wee
G. W. Mullins
Clyde
Farrar
Thera
Waldron
Nappey
C C. Cole
A. B. Corbett
Harthcock Sims Wedding Is Event Of January 20th
Announcement of the marriage of Delia Sims and Harthcock, both of Rus ton. The wedding was solemnized at City Hall Wednesday evening January 20 by Judge Fred W. Jones.
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Gravel
Edmund’ Regele
Crowley
Reggie
Jack Wenne
Lyndon John
Texas
Harthcock-Sims
Delia Sims
Harthcock
Ruston
Fred W. Jones
Retired Teddérs Meet In Slater Home District Five
District Five retired teachers gathered at the Slater home in Monroe for a meeting hosted by President Bo G L Vining. Nineteen members answered roll call. attendees from Furston included Mr. and Mrs. R Li Yining and others. Mrs. McLknwell gave handmade programs and books honoring retired teachers, with Vining closing remarks thanking Mrs. Slater for refreshments.
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Presiden
Louis Slater
Monroe
Furston
Li Yining
Afr
Town Cent
Alma Burk
Jeasamine Elsworth
C. W
Edwards
McFarland
J. M.baker
Winifred
Dr David Hall Speaks at Atteindre Club Meeting
The Atteindre Club met in Memorial Gym’s T Club Lounge on Tuesday January 19 at 7 52 p m with Mrs Bryant Fowler introducing guest speaker Dr David Hall who spoke on cancer emphasizing early detection through periodic examinations. An extensive question and answer session followed as several members and visitors attended.
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David Hall
Atteindre Club
Tclub
Memorial Gym
Bryant’ Fowler
David
Hall
A. Fii
Bryant, Fowler
J.D. Grantham
R. P. Cantrell
al Vernon
James Hoagland
Ronald J. Gubler
John W. Ramsey
David V. Williamson
D. R. Craig
Carroll Phillips
John Coast
Joe Ratcliff
Mex Rudd
Wre
Sherwood White
B. F. Long
T. J. Searles
C. B. Love, Jr
J. M Drewett
Ron Woodward
Bob-G
Midterm Week Tidings From Local Junior Class
Glenda Robeson reports on midterm prep and school events. Juniors faced hearings and exams with most students showing solid hearing. A student injury occurred in gym as Nicky Davis broke an ankle during basketball practice. The 19th grade boys defeated TMH 13 team last Wednesday in intramural action. Community notes mention residents moving and upcoming visits, with social hosts listed.
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Glenda Robeson
Nahey Gray
Cotton Willey
TMH
Nicky Davis
Basketballeam
Junction City
Bernice
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