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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
8
The Leader urges restricting liquor permits to towns and similar incorporated places to remove roadside taverns from highways. Restricting sales would improve policing, reduce excess drinking, and lower fatal accidents caused by drunk driving, though personal moderation remains essential.
An old advertisement promotes ApplyTCH-ME-NOT claiming itch and burn relief within minutes. It markets the product for eczema, athlete’s foot, ringworm, insect bites, and surface rashes and notes sale at Milam Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Arwelle Stewart of Sulphur Louisiana recently returned home after a two week visit with relatives in Arcadia and El Dorado. Mr Arwell Stewart had surgery recently and is recovering. Alvin Streeter and son from Gary Indiana are visiting his parents. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Melvin Brazzel and family of Corinth on their loss. Mrs Odie Singleton underwent a minor operation. Visitors included Mrs Doug las Stewart and children Arcadia, Mrs Leng Stewart from Houston, Mr and Mrs Jari Neilson and son from Doyline. The Hood and Reed families hosted a visit, and others enjoyed meals and visits with local families. Judy Frazier of Ruston spent time with Ricky Hood, Bernie Singleton of Ruston with Orie Singleton.
John D Edwards will enter the University of Alabama next week to pursue doctoral work in accounting supported by a scholarship. He earned a master's degree from Louisiana State University last summer and has since worked in public accounting with Arthur Young and Company, a national CPA firm.
In New Haven Connecticut John Lowry failed to win the final round of a spearing match, despite the word felicity meaning happiness.
A Tulsa area graduate of Ruston Mich School and Louisiana Tech, active in Key Club and Kappa Alpha, served four years in the U.S. Air Force with two years in Japan. He remains a reserve officer at 481st Lieutenant while vacationing in Ruston with his father Ruben W. Edwards brother and aunt Fairy C. McBride.
Center Street Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. M O Garner home with Mrs Blunchird Ledbetter presiding. Members discuss projects and reports on Nutrition Jobs Family Life and more while planning flower arrangements for Peach festival. Ledbetter wins Dress Revue at Tech campus May 2 and Ona Blondin demonstrates outdoor finishing techniques. Meeting adjourned for social hour.
Hillcrest teachers honored Mrs Baugh with a luncheon in the Lincoln Motel private dining room. She retired at term’s end after 28 years as a teacher and received a silver vice from the staff.
More than 4 000 outstanding 4 H Club and FFA members have received certificates of recognition through the Bankers Association program in Louisiana. Clinics sponsored by the Louisiana Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Banks, and Louisiana State University aim to connect young farmers with finance knowledge and banking opportunities. Bankers and economists participate in cultural credit schools at LSU every two years to study the business side of farming and banking relations.
Representatives from Totishoni Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Bank, LSU Agricultural Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Farmers Home Administration, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Agency, and State Vocational Agrientin participate in a department program. The four noted alarm is typical of progressive farms in the area, illustrated by program theme and offerings.
The luncheon and afternoon program center on agricultural finance and farm development. Clinics titled Youth's Portraits in Agriculture and Rural Occupations highlight past themes like Diversified Agriculture and Getting Started in Farming. Clerks note bank contact with young people boosts support and future farm vitality.
An advertisement from Milam Drug Store touts T-4 and T-40 products claiming instant drying and antiseptic protection against athlete's foot germs. It promises results within one hour if satisfied and urges purchase at the Milam Drug Store.
Fragmented OCR recounts the alleged success of a pesticide named Mirathion against boll weevils and aphids, claiming faster, higher kills and safety advantages. Authors praise central testing results while noting mis-spellings and dubious phrasing, with references to companies and distribution details.
The USDA praises malathion as one of the safest insecticides. Reports claim its low toxicity to humans and animals is a major reason for its popularity. No respirator or protective gear is required for handling, though skin exposure remains a concern.
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