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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

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Bankers Farm Clinics Set Across Louisiana May Nine to May Thirteen

A five day sequence of Bankers Farm Clinic meetings will tour Louisiana starting May 8 with sessions in several communities. Bankers, agriculturists, 4 H club and FEA members will gather to tour a model area farm, dine, then discuss modern farming methods and farm finance with sponsors including the Louisiana Bankers Association and Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Atlanta. The aim is to improve banker farmer understanding of financing in modern agriculture and to bolster community banking support.

Louisiana Bankers Association Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas Atlanta Louisiana Farm Agencies Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service Bankers Farm

Louisiana Fair and Festival List For 1961 62

The Louisiana Fair and Festival list for 1961 62, released by State Agriculture Commissioner Dave L Pearce, names over 80 events from April this year through March next year. It covers parish, regional, and state fairs plus stock shows and harvest celebrations, highlighting farm production and livestock progress across the state.

Louisiana Dave Pearce

Alabama Tea Shower Honors Area Pair

A local church event in Alabama celebrated Mr. Seul M. Jaymes Horvat Woodard and his partner with a spring themed tea shower in the Lidvocational Building. Family and friends attended a cake and ice cream reception after the ceremony.

Alabama Seul M Jaymes Horvat Woodard Atihanedehuveh Woodard Sdf Arend Milton Woodard Muar Hd Ganes Theny Joan Wendeth Wheeles Mies Sam Beasley Sterlington Larence Ruby Woodard Denton Bertha Murphy Annie Rich Shreveport Rich Wilton Sulton Steveport Franke Sutton Chine Murphy Vertte Tee Perritt Frank Sutton Sutton Lara Mae Rich Arcadia Missers Ann Lanele Woodard Betty Perrill Terry Lane Rogers John Earl Rogers Douglas Crawford Johnny Edwards Dausremtod Dei

Mission Roundtable Held by Area WMU Group

The Woman's Missionary Union met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Alvin Davis's home for a missionary round table. Fourteen ladies attended as Mays Burl Davis and Mrs. Fi TR Roberson led reviews. Mrs. Byrd Brooks from Texarkana visited Mrs. Katie Brooks after Pine Grove Baptist Homecoming.

Alvin Davis Woman's Missionary Union Mays Burl Davis Fi TR Roberson Byrd Brooks Texarkana Ack Katie Brooks Pine Grove Baptist

Why agricultural limestone is a smart farm investment

One of the best investments a farmer can make these days is in agricultural limestone. Aglime corrects soil acidity, unlocking nutrients in the soil and in applied fertilizers to boost crop yields and protect soil for conservation crops.

State Peach Crop Marketing Starts in 3 Weeks in Louisiana

Lincoln parish peaches are moving to market in about three weeks as a state extension program promotes fundraising for the 1961 Peach Festival in New Orleans. The initiative includes inviting industry leaders to early June events, plus press conferences and TV appeals to boost publicity and funds.

FOO Tev Assihurn Couniy Louisiana Lincoln Parish The Peach Festival Association Cvew New Orleans Chamber of Commerce C. ©. Faulk

Methodist Minister from Congo to Speak at Downsville

Rev. Joseph M. Davis from Lexington Kentucky, on furlough from Congo work, will preach at Downsville Methodist Church this Sunday morning and evening. Davis has led in service training for African village pastors near Lodja as part of the Congo Peoples movement, addressing a critical need for trained leaders in the central Congo. He previously served nine years at Katako Kimbe mission and holds degrees from Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary. Public invited.

Will Peale Downsville Methodist Cimch Ooh Joseph M. Davis Lexineton United States Congo Davis Lodja People's Movement Loddja-Lomela Loja Katako Kimbe Central Congo Methodist Conference

Calvary activities include Bible drill contest trip May six

Vienna residents report Calvary events led by Rev Mooring with a May 6 trip to First Baptist Pineville for Catherine Hood to compete in a state Bible drill. She won the Concord Association Intermediate district, with G A members from Calvary accompanying.

Vienna Poe Catherine Hood K. E. Ball Mooring Calvary First Baptist Church Pineville Concord Association Catherine G. A S. A. Dyson Culberts Charles Ramsey Phyllis Anne Mills Shreveport Gen White Mary T. Durden Winnsboro F.S.A I.E. Dal Aml Lint Bass Monrow Cecil Marley Margaret Farley St.J*vaness Bud Lyon Natehegz Tle Viena Washinton Gan Company My. Aril AD. Dayon Monroe Sheipaig Maudine Green Leumdly

Delta Plan of Holland Aims to Shield Coast

A 95 year old Dutch plan named Delta Plan seeks to push back the sea with a series of dams and coastal barriers. The strategy envisions shoreline protection through large scale barriers and related infrastructure, reflecting a long term commitment to flood defense and regional safety.

Holland Netherlands

Rural Louisiana Electric Cooperatives Face Uncertain Future

Rural Louisianans face rising costs and possible cutoff of services as wholesale power rates climb and competing lines threaten non profit cooperatives. The 13 member owned utilities serve 98 percent of rural areas, but doubts linger over long term affordability and access.

Louisiana Adiipte

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