17 May 1962
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
1
An article urges spring cleaning as both a home care and safety measure. It covers clearing fire hazards, proper storage of inflammables, wiring checks, appliance safety, and farm building inspections. It notes lightning protection updates and promotes proactive risk reduction to prevent fires and accidents.
A Ruston Louisiana reader thanks local men for taking a clear stand for Christian values and moral preservation. The letter lauds fearless adults who call out wrong, support faith, and influence youth toward virtue amid challenging influences.
The report lists numerous drilling locations and completions in Louisiana and nearby areas. Details include field names such as Ouachita Parish Calhoun and Monroe Field, with units from Chapman to Werner. It notes depths from about 1,400 to 2,500 feet and gas flow rates up to 700,000 cubic feet per day, plus several total depths around 2,000–2,300 feet across multiple companies.
A devout reflection expresses the desire to become a better man and to speak more for Christ, praying that the resolve may inspire every Christian the same effect and commitment.
City officials move to relinquish 20 feet on each side of a 20 foot easement for a continuation of Colorado street near 80 and ask the state Department of Highways to remove the cyclone barrier.
Miss Bessie Rodee Ry died Monday at 7 pm in Lines General Hospital after a long illness. A Lisbon native, she had lived in Ruston since 1914. Services were at 6 pm Wednesday at Patrick Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Doug McGuire officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Survivors include two brothers Archwart Rogers of New Orleans and V. C. Rogers of San Antonio, two sisters Miss Lorena Shingles of North Sacramento and Miss Leola Roel of Ruston, two nieces Mrs Elena LeDhine of Traton Route and Mrs Isabel Leveritt of Wialeah, Fla.
A fragment notes that parallel roads to Interstate 20 in Ruston serve no purpose and hinder development of commercial property. The incomplete text emphasizes road alignment as a barrier to growth and community planning.
A group on a farm tour at the Fair Farm in a post civil war era setting explores an old home and canal dug as a drainage ditch built by slave labor. Dairying now dominates the farm with hay and pasture as 4 H and 4-L club youth, including Dorothy Jean Fair, observe milking parlors, a modern barn, and pasture work while Jamie Fair and family members discuss forage programs. Attendees include Dean Layne, Mr. Folk, Mr. Vasseur, and others as they view the dairy operations and livestock area.
Lincoln Parish progress in cow and calf programs stalls due to breeding gaps. Louisiana Tech’s Glenn Clark explains that improvements hinge on long-term breeding, with performance testing as a path forward. He lists objectives and records needed, and prizes are awarded for juniors and adults at the Miss Eugenia Smith farm event.
The Lincoln parish Clerk of Court office shows 13 months of spending totaling $42,231.54 reported by J. B. Lancaster supervisor of public funds. Salaries dominate at $39,670.82 with clerks $10,933.32 deputies $27,200 and other staff $1,537.50. Office supplies and furnishings reach $2,208.42. Other expenditures total $352.30.
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