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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

5

Tips From Extension Trip Weed Spray Demonstration May 11

A pasture weed spray demonstration is scheduled for May 11 at the Paul Frazier farm in Ward 5 with a second stop at Virgil Frazier's home for those who prefer no spray. Demonstrations in the Mineral Springs area are planned, highlighting Coastal Bermuda pasture and improved planting efficiency. Soil tests show low potash affecting White Clover growth, explaining why grasses may outcompete clover and the need to manage soil nutrients.

Frazier Farm Paul Frazier Ward Virgil Frazier Bermuda Charles Moncrief Grasses

Pecan and Peach Farming Notes From Parish Meeting

Specialist W A Meadows observed spraying pecan trees with good results though timing mattered. Cotton acreage grows strong. skip-row method discussed to boost yield and reduce costs. Peach Harvest near. festival funds urged, with Queen Billie Sue promoted in markets.

W. A. Meadows L.S.A. Agriculture Extension Service Lincoln Parish Mr. Meadows Uviton Lee Woods Lee Law Market Commission Billie Baton Rouge New Orleans C. E. Faulk

Greenville Mrs Blondin Talks To HDC Members

Greenville HDC met on the second Monday in May with ten members present. Mrs Guthrie Truett provided geranium cuttings, Mrs Blondin led an interesting demonstration that encouraged kindness and friendliness, and Mrs Guthrie served elegant, homemade cookies.

Harold Griffin Greenville H.D.C Guthrie Truett

Bouglas Resident's Brother Succumbs in Texas

Mrs J G Vernon reports G Vernon called to Texas for his brother Curt Vernon’s funeral. The column lists many regional names, visits, and local notices from Hopewell community, including Memorial Day events, hospital stays, and family travels around Ruston and Monroe. A brief note on Dezzie McFarland and Sid Griffin’s illness closes the item.

J .G. Vernon G. Vernon Texas Curt J. Cc. Vernon Warn Gregory W. Monroe JG. Vernon EB. H. Boddle Edimis Ton Shreve Port Thelbert Holstead Port Arthur W. F. Edmiston L. L. Holstead Delia Holtzclaw Bernice Welch Long Straw Bernon Leachmond Ruston D. M. Haltzclaw Minden T. W. Leachmond Lella Liner Thelma Adkins E. H. Boddie Howard Halstead Howard Edna Goodgoin Lane Hennen J. W. Green Ruston Hospital Clara Farmer Stewart Clarence Harvey Lee Pylant Vienna Clarence Bro, Ward Tom Colvin Euel Myrtle Miss Davis Start Saint Best Tom Grandma Donnie Franklin Air Force Chanute Lake Charles Hazel Bryan Ennis Deryl Bryan Barnethia Harvey Charlotte N. C Lynchburg Ennis Atlanta Jewel Williamson Mr. Bryan O. J Mamie Smith J. Smith Benton Tavy Sharp Bossier City Edgar Smith Sardis Emma Hammons Downsville Gladys White Berth Kalamazoo Mich Jewel Thomas Bill Griffin Greenville Hopewell Dezzie McFarland

Home Demonstration Club Met With 11 Members Present

The Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday aftertown with 11 members and assistant agent Mrs June Dyson present. During business, members voted to bring pennies equal to their ages to the next meeting for treasure. Agent organized a demonstration on several polls, with Mrs J G Vernon and Mrs L J Rinehart hosting and serving refreshments. Alma Davis was hired to build a cabinet for the club house to restore dishes to their home.

Gore Home Demonstration Club June Dyson J. G. Vernon L. J. Rinehart Alma Davis

Entertain With Fish Supper at McCullins

Providence society notes describe multiple gatherings at the McCullins and others, including Fish supper attendances at Cooper and Singleton households, visits among Cooper, Cobb, Singleton, Johnson, and Doss families, and weekend travel among locals such as Hood, Delany, Broughton, and Fuller.

Curtis Stewart Dayline Mollie Singleton Elgin Cooper Jimmy Sue Fuller Olen Johnson Larry Johnson Mike Alfred Farley G. P. Cooper Herman Cobb Gail F. T. Singleton Olen Singleton Bobby Singleton T. A. Herring Mr. Raymond Elton Doss

Dubach Hi Lights Julie Herrin Wins Spelling Bee

Julie Herrin wins the Dubach spelling bee after a long contest with Glenda Barmore. The event featured winners in dairy judging poultry judging and senior records at Achievement Day as students share plans and thanks.

Dubach Hi-Lites Julie Herrin Mickey Waller Glee Club Robes’ Fund AAA Douglas Britt Dougals Astronth Bruce Waller Penny Knowles Sandra Aycock Dickie Lewis

Lavon Woodard Hosts Weekend Guests At Barksdale Air Show

The Lavon Woodard family and guests Mrs Lovejoy Williams Joyce Ann and David joined Mr and Mrs J M Lamkin and child on a Lake trip to Barksdale last Sunday to view the air show. The Woodards were weekend guests of the Lamkins.

Della Roberts Effie Lloyd F. T. Singleton Herman Cobb Jimmy Johnson Jerry and Lavelle Singleton Cleon Bell Leon Brazzil David Larance Tommy Jerry Singleton

Memorial Day Church Services and Local Social Visits

Thuredey May 11 reports Memorial Day services at 1st Fent Church and a flurry of visits among local families. Nelda Valentine stayed with the Woodards. Lucille Walton, Adcock, and others from Bossier City and Rus ton visited several households. Numerous neighbors and relatives shared time with the Woodards and related families Sunday and Monday.

Wiley Woodard 1St. Fent Church Nelda Valentine Woodard Christian James. Adcock Lucille Walton Bossier City Josh Woodard Lovejoy Williams

Hico Home Demonstration Party At Mrs Stewart Home

The Hico Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W R Stewart's home on May 4 with thirty one attending. Prizes were awarded in a “come as you are” recreation period and four visitors joined the group. Homemade ice cream pound cake and Cokes were served to a long list of members and guests.

W.R. Stewart Hico Home Demonstration Club Bell Burgesa Jienita Stewart Indy J. . Gray Tiny Fuller Lilliatt Ae Emma Gray McCee Lucy McGee Elizabeth Napper Barnett Clyde Farrar Frank Houck Nancy McCurry Christine Hood Stewart Merline Houck Sally Barham Maude Heard Doyce Houck Theo Hetkins Margaret Owert Evelyn Barnett Willie Farley Burma McGee Ethel Caver Margie McGee Marnile Lewis Bobbie Holder Bertie King Chriss Line Hood Vanna Kay Newt Barnett Anna Doss F-S Minnie Love Dewey Harris Bell Buriess Fuenice Gray Juanita Stéwart

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E. C. Lederer Masonic Alpine Mata Hattie Carnegie Terry Blondin H.D.C McCormick U.S.D.A Gladiola Queen Stokely Bouglas Providence the McCullin's Ft, Singleton Prentis Hood Willis Delany Cecil Cooper Andy Broughton Lawrence McCull Julie Herren Glenda Barmore Marilyn Shirley Jan Burgess Louisville Colorado Linda Lowe Gideons Lake Foursome Lavon Woodard Thuredey L. D. Christian Herbert Christan Mack Hood Viola A. J. McCullin Laura Mae McCullin Irvin Rowland Wayne Fallin Judy Jeanie Wyatt Wilson Raymond Farley Mollie Ward May Davidson Wilton Carter Perry Kirkham A. D. Covin Houston Ack Henry William Rogers Randall Murphy Robert , Woodard Emmett Woodard Woodard Tom Hearne P. C. Cantrell Shreveport Matt Woodard M. A. Woodard Docie Waits Preston Waits iHico H. D Homer Lions Club Homer Kiwanis Club Homer American Legion Post Homer Jaycees The First Methodist Church of Louisiana Robert L. Knight Austin America Homer High School Ec “Lawn Disease Control Ron Pat Elaine Wal Wa Alee Or Foote Wewaided Chara Hinton Trenton
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