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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

5

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Holds Regular Session July 12 1960

Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in regular session at Ruston Louisiana July 12 1960 with present President John A. Mitchell and members Delony, Cook, Richardson, Enloe, Woodard, Sumlin, Walker, Frazer. minutes read and approved. The board authorized easement for a surface road crossing over Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks, planned special session August 1940, and set a Board of Review for property values with tentative dates. Committees named. highway wage increases recommended including 26 dollars monthly for the road superintendent. purchase of asphalt distributor and roller approved. State welfare space use discussed. civil service raise for the service officer considered. pro rata local contributions approved. Drainage pipe procurement for urgent hard surfacing authorized without bidding. meeting adjourned.

Ruston Louisiana Lincoln Parish St Huston Louistayig John A. Mitchell M. Mathewos J. W. Cook Deel Richardson M.A Woodard W. R. Sumlin Wb, Walker Virgil A. Mitchell Chicaga, Rock Island and P&cifle Railroad Company Old Township Offi Louisiain“Tas Finayyee J. EH. de Tony RK. M. Enlee W. R. Suypjin W. B. Walker J. Wo. Cook F. B. Delony W-B. Walker J.T. Richardson Virgil Frawer C. MM. Mathews M. A. Woodard R. M. Enloe M. A. Wood Firdy Speciel Services D. St Mathewes Vivell Fradier W. R. Sumith Thond Camp and Equipment Committee Raad Freda W Duggan J. E. Delany WW. B. Walker Delony Woodland Park McDonald Avenue Lonig Charles B. Carter W. FB. Wile Iker Telr J. B. Belong Tincoln Parish Lincoln Paste BE. JT Eddie Evans

Visiting Biology Teachers View Lincoln Forest Land

High school biology teachers from 18 states attended the Summer Institute of Field Biology at Louisiana Tech. The program, supported by the National Science Foundation, featured talks and tours on soil conservation conducted by experts from the Forestry Commission, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Soil Conservation Service. Activities began at 4 a.m. with demonstrations on forestry, orchards, and farming practices, including a visit to a 22 year old rubber plantation and notes on pasture and beef cattle management.

Louisiana Tech Don Fernhalz National Science Foundation N. L. Monerich Towa Alfian Leel Fernholz Forestry Commission Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Soil Conservation Service Carson Taylor Wall Don Spencer Actes Bruce Chaffin Greene Ford Fallin Wilder Raymond Heard Sumrall Po B ‘TomMnson J. G. Mitcham Lee Woods Hamar Calin

Time to Lime Pasture Lands and Farm Tips

The notice urges spreading lime on pastures now to improve soil for clover and bermuda, with farmers considering early fall planting. It notes shade and water for livestock, proper ventilation for poultry, and remarks on bids for musical instruments and farm programs. Community figures from Lincoln Parish and local schools are listed, with dates and locations for bid openings and events.

Louisiana

Invitation for sealed bids by Lincoln Parish Police Jury

Sealed bids due 10:00 a.m. August 9 at the Lincoln Parish Police Jury office in Ruston for equipment including a Rituminous Sulky Spray Tank Distributor a 3 to 5 ton portable tandem trailer and a truck mounted power crane Specifications available from the Police Jury office The jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids Signed Eddie Ryans Secretary dated August 27 1927

Ruston Louisiana Lincoln Falls Iuton Taulshan Lincoln Parish Rus+ton Rincoln Parish Moreile Emmons Bul

Third District Court Notice of Public Auction Lincoln Parish

Writ of fieri facias issued by Third District Court in Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana seizes property of William F Wilson and Mary Ollie Wilson. Sheriff Jesse I Risar will offer Lot No 11 of the McHenry Estate in Lincoln Parish for sale at public auction August 24, 1860, to satisfy judgments. Terms of sale cash with appraisal benefit. Bidder’s address not shown.

Lincoln Parish Lincol Parish McHenry Dinenin Parish Louisiana Sale Jones Street Wiliam F. Wilson Mary Ollie Wilson Jesse Risar Risar, Sheriff. Beaigyl

Lake Foursome Canning and Freezing Occupies Local Folks

Despite dry weather residents stay busy preserving food for weeks. Many families travel and visit, with campers at nearby camps and relatives visiting in town. Several names appear as they share trips to Florida, hospital stays, and summer plans while ongoing community activities continue.

Honnie Cilenda Wandaul Caralyn Wats Minden Johnny Fricwards Hl Dorada Jack Henry Willard Turney Titanehe Holteman Deft Florida Mack Hood Viola Florence Ruby Woodard Leonard Gustatvon A. C Hood Cereil Cooper Mra P. Colvin Wiley Woodard Fred Fulkert Freddy Mack Shepherd Flood Ruston Hospital

Farm and Home Week at LSU in August

Baton Rouge Louisiana announces Farm and Home Week at Louisiana State University from August 15 through 18. The College of Agriculture will host farmers and homemakers with programs on fabric textiles home furnishings and safe use of agricultural chemicals. Registration opens August 16 for a three day schedule featuring lectures demonstrations and practical sessions. Local news notes include hospital and personal updates.

State Farm Bureau Tamar Colvin Duhacht Barta Baton Rouge Penny Knowles Dubach Farm Bureau Mary’ Arne Fowler Ruste W. R. Stuart Home Demonstration Council Afr LSU Louisiana State Unive J. Neve Efferson LSU College of Agriculture Darling Farm Ihe University College of Agriculture Dean Elferson Louisiana Croy State Univer

Refund Request For Gas Tax Refunds Filings

A notice from the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service in New Orleans explains gas tax refund eligibility. Claims must be filed on Form 2440 for gasoline used between July 1, 1959 and June 30, 1960. A pamphlet and Form 2440 are available at the Local IRS office.

Gronund Forlurad Chester A. Asty Tiferial Revenue Service New Oreleans Louisini Imer Ioyal Ias

Home Week program features farm and home topics

A combined Farm and Home Week program organized with the University and other groups will host talks on sewing wash and wear fabrics color in the home and selection of furniture and carpets. Farmers and homeworkers are invited to attend events and contact planners for details.

Ally Cvently Star Bedinge Universiy

Appeal For Funds In Civil Rights Case From Bienville

Arcadia residents urged cash contributions to cover court costs for a civil rights suit against Bienville Parish citizens. Joe A. Reaves, spokesman for defendants, asked all area residents to donate through A Bridges at the First National Bank in Arcadia. The suit targets the registrar Pauline Culnepper and about twenty five parish residents to restore qualified voters removed in a past purge.

Arcadia Bienvilly Prrnth Joe A. Reaves Ais Bienville Parish Ciieces A. Bridges First National Bank Tere Reaves Glenville Parish Civil Rights Commission Registrar of Voters Pauline Culnepper

Tension Service Firm or Humic and Ent

A concise notice lists a tension service firm or humic and entity, outlining its business context and potential affiliation. The terse item hints at a technical firm feature or contract matter tied to service provision and corporate naming.

Humic & Ent

For Sale: Registered Benele Puppies in Alabama

For sale notices list Benele puppies registered with G. W. Giles in AL 5 153. Also ad for Chihubua puppies with SP 73410 in Dubach or write B O Box 3 Pubast.

Benele G. W. Giles

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Fiat LEGAL Geogee Committee Praygraan Virgil Frazier Mtr W. J. Surnthy Haury State Department of Public Welfare Lincoln Parish Department of Public Welfare Lincoln Forest Land Perm Buréau LOY Nelson Insurance LAL Bermuda Ilystock Northwest Association North Lousiana Howard Barnett Lou Nelson Farlier Ni. le. Monetlef Milton Calhaur T Sibley Aen Lake Foursome Beet Rodert Eubanks M4 Hood Mared Parker Preslity Mack Manttiy Bienville Glits Commis Raymond Third Public Service Commission District State Board OF Education State Board of Education Third Public Service Commission Democrat C. Raymond Public Service Commission Shreveport Ringgold Netchitoches West Monroe Mony Farmerville Ferriday Winnfield Winnsboro Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Northwestern State College Northeast Louisiana State College Monroe Grambling College Grembling Louisiana State School For the Spastic Alexandria All Committers State Coordinating Council Governor's Commission On Higher Education Louisiana School Employees Retirement Board Shreveport Trade School Ouachita Valley Heard Mindon Winnikora Ringguld C. Raymond Heard
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