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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
2
In warm moist Louisiana, cattle are plagued by horn flies that hatch quickly and can reach up to 10 000 flies per cow. Homegrown back rubbers saturated with a 5 percent DDT solution or kerosene offer a proven control method, with plans available from local county agents. a newer compound named Koral also proves effective.
Farmers advised on fly and parasite control in cattle with synthetic treatments and chain-walk avoidance. Emphasizes simultaneous herd treatment, accurate dosing of phenothiazene, wound care with lindane products, and consulting a local veterinarian to maximize profits.
Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Ruston courthouse with President John A. Mitchell and twelve members present. They approved minutes, discussed Federal and state road projects, authorized bids for plumbing and fuel, reviewed hospital funding, and authorized site negotiations for a hospital with the Louisiana Methodist Orphanage. A water well bid was opened but held under advisement.
Mr. d. G. Vernon The Hire met Tuesday of last week. Due to sickness and activity we had only six present but the report was very good. Mrs. Smelley showed color as sides of flowers. We hope to have better attendance next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chandler and one child spent Sunday at Arcadia with Mrs. Chandler's sister. Mary Dean Patterson has built a new house and just finished furnishing it. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones of Shreveport spent Sunday with Mrs. Jones' mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rinehart Jr. and Mrs. D. M. Holtzclaw, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Chandler and girls spent Sunday in Shreveport with Mrs. Myrtis Holtzclaw. Mrs. E. A. White is spending a few days this week with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gasken in Monroe. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Richmond Saturday and Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Raley, Mrs. Miller of Monroe, Mrs. Pay Smith of Farmerville, Mrs. E. L. Holtwclaw and Mr. Mark Davis.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will receive bids by 10 30 a m June 9 1959 at the Courthouse Ruston Louisiana for furnishing about 55000 gallons of gasoline and 27000 gallons of diesel fuel for one year as needed. Bidders may bid on either item but must bid separately and specifications are available at the Police Jury office. The jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Eddie Evans secretary Stw M20 53
Greenwood Me. relatives and visitors mingle as Broughton moves to Vicksburg Miss visit his wife and in law. Local social notes cover clubs meetings guests at the Prahova home and Gainesville Texas trip plans. Burlington Vermont juror ticket issue ends with county clerk warning these are the last.
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