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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
5
HAL told the Leader that harvest peak will occur June 15 to 22 with about 700 workers needed to gather the crop. The 1961 crop is 20 percent in and 50 percent of workers are school children. Packers expect 7,000 to 10,000 bushels daily at peak, fruit quality is higher this year, and daily pay for pickers and packers averages about $1,500 in Louisiana.
Lincoln parish re elected all officers at the regular meeting. John A. Mitchell was again president W D Delarney vice president Reagan Sutton secretary treasurer Eddie Tevans parish manager and engineer Fred Duggan road superintendent Buck Hammionds assistant road superintendent. Committee appointments postponed. Ruston Daily Leader named official journal. A $920 bid for a cart flier or scratcher was accepted pending specifications. Maintenance plans for roads and a proposed 70 by 120 foot metal building for the road camp were discussed with drawings by three firms and 2 percent to Hughes engineering if contracted. Executive session held. details undisclosed.
Lincoln Parish police jury awards oil and asphalt contract for the coming year to Paul M. Davidson Petroleum Products of Ruston at 9.9 cents per gallon for MC-1 primer and 89 cents for AC-8 top coating plus 40 cents waiting time. Calumet Refining Co. offered lower base bids but added tariff change costs and demurrage risks. Davidson preferred for no demurrage or return freight charges and perceived reliability.
Smith Oil Company of Bubach and Continental Oil Co. distributor Walter Savage won a Lincoln parish police jury contract for about 87,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel for the coming year. Smith bid 13.5 cents per gallon plus tax, beating rivals from Ruston at 14.9 cents with seasonal discounts. The jury praised Smith and Conoco for quality and delivery before approving the award.
A North of town kart track storage shed burned in the early hours destroying ten go karts and equipment. Firefighters battled the blaze about an hour and a half after 3:14 p.m. roof collapse, canceling Colored Night and delaying summer races. Manager Taylor could not estimate total value or future plans.
Mrs Sophie M David of route 3 Dubach died Sunday at 4 30 am in Ruston hospital after a lengthy illness She was a member of Vienna First Baptist Church Funeral services were held at Vienna First Baptist Church at 4 pm Monday conducted by Rev Sammie Dyson Burial followed in Vienna Cemetery under Spears Funeral Home direction Survivors include nephews Avligs Smisey of El Dorado Arkansas Frank Rockett of Lavin Cox and Ross Bee Rockett of Oklahoma City
Postmaster warns that endless chain schemes for money, savings bonds, or other valuables violate postal lottery and fraud laws. These schemes are reportedly conducted through the mail, with details found on the CHAIN Page 4.
The Norris family reunion will be held Sunday June 18 at Camp Alabama. About 45 to 50 relatives are expected to attend, with a covered dish lunch requested. Family members were urged to gather at 10 a.m. for the assembly.
James H Napper principal of Simsboro High is among 53 Louisiana teachers and administrators enrolled in the 1961 Louisiana Workshop on Economic Education which began June 22 at Twane University Dr Clarence Danhof director announced The workshop aims to give teachers and administrators a clear view of the American economy and current economic problems and to help create useful classroom instructional materials
At the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston June 22 and 23, nineteen Misses compete for Queen Dixie Gem X. Peach royalty will be chosen Friday at Howard Auditorium. The two-day program features exhibits, cobbler contest, flower show, talent show, a parade, and downtown peach sales by the Lions Club.
Mrs. Marion Wagner Staples, 60, of 110 S Farmerville St Ruston died at 11 p.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Chicago Illinois burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under Spears Funeral Home. Survived by husband Tiny Leon Staples Sr of Ruston two sons Ley Leon Jr of Ruston and Charles Staples of Springhill one daughter Mrs Robert J Paulus of Chicago two brothers Matthew and Michael Wagner both of Chicago two sisters Miss Anna Wagner and Mrs Rose Koelper of Chicago five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eunice Heller Levy 63 of Ruston died Friday at a Ruston hospital after a months long illness. Native of Bastrop, she lived in Ruston since 1945. Funeral 9 a.m. Sunday Spears Chapel with Rev George Ross officiating. Burial Pine Bluff Ark with graveside services 4 p.m. Survivors include daughter Mrs Buford E Holland and four sisters and a grandchild.
The famed 49 8 Train will appear in Ruston’s Peach Festival Parade on Friday afternoon June 23. American Legion members raised 25.90 to cover gas and ail. Maj. Larry Fox coordinated the drive with Henry Clay arranging Shreveport support and J C Thompson handling the train equipment.
CLEVELAND Ohio 2d. A Koosie of Ruston attends the 7th Annual Convention of The Holstein Friesian Association of America as an elected delegate representing Louisiana Holstein breeders. The association has about 50,000 members and ranks as the world’s largest dairy cattle group.
The annual camping season at Presbyterian Church's Camp Alabama near Sibley has begun with Rev. J. L. Lipscomb reporting from First Presbyterian Church. Groups from churches across the Red River Presbytery are spending weekly sessions at one of Louisiana's modern group camps. Permanent counselors and guards, plus extra counselors for each group, are on site for the summer program. A sequence of six camps began last week with the Sea CAMP.
Congressman Passman announces establishing a U S Post Office at Spearsville in Grien Parish with a rural station at Lillie. The LilIe post office will move to Spearsville, names change to Spearsville, and patrons will retain full services including money orders and COD mail. Arrangements are being made for early implementation.
Historic Ruston Oil Field find reports first oil production from Barham Unit. Harvey Broyles and Perry Holloway prepare a dual completion with two zones to test the field. Drilled to 9,202 feet, test indicates about 10 barrels per hour at 290 pounds tubing pressure. Multiple well locations and tests across several fields are noted in the same report.
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