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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
2
The notice highlights June Dairy Month with emphasis on dairy producers processors and distributors in Louisiana. It notes steady gains in production per cow pasture improvements and higher cow density per acre, praising breeding feeding and management while linking Bossy to the season’s grazing.
Louisiana residents paid the federal government about 1.1439 billion dollars in taxes in the latest year while the state would receive roughly 220 million in federal grants. The Sovereignty Commission warns federal money is not a gift but returns, with concerns about increasing federal control over state agencies and programs.
Navy Reservist Charles D. Johnson, son of Rev and Mrs A H Johnson of Austin, earned a commendation for aiding rescue operations aboard USS Stribling during two weeks active duty off Cape Hatteras when SS Gem Hoke met heavy seas. Johnson, radioman in Ruston Office and Supply Co., was praised for reliability and efficiency in maintaining communications during the emergency.
Charles E. Wesley, storekeeper third class USN son of Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Wesley Ruston, served aboard USS Antares in Exercise Quick Sick at Camp Lejeune May 7 1. More than 40 000 personnel 370 aircraft and 70 ships from Army Navy Air Force and Marine Corps participated in a full scale amphibious assault with airborne troops and offshore air support.
Fragmentary military bulletin notes James R. Whitman stationed at Fort Gordon Georgia. Other readable fragments mention families and training center references, but details are unclear.
Local notes report Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 4 at the Alabama church with Principal Mrs Ralph Beard coordinating the schedule. Church events include Sunday School visits by Mrs Ora Childress and others, prayer services, and family gatherings amidst community illness updates and recent bereavement.
Henry U reports a large crowd gathered at the homes of Ms. Bessie Tomlinson and Mrs. Bill Bennett on Riser Road for the Riser Civic Club and the Riser Henne May Family Night. Attendees enjoyed ample food, a film about Lincoln Parish schools and roads, and shared memories as the community celebrated.
Community notes highlight a midweek prayer service led by Bruce Waller youth pastor and a Friday night to Sunday morning youth revival with Bro. Watson preaching. Juniors and classes enjoyed recreation and refreshments. Dubach High School seniors received church treats. graduates named include Martha Ken Green Ruth Lalor Huniman Penny Howles Mervin Bagwell Jaen Brown James Brown Arris Lee Gusisin and William Green. Homecoming set for Sunday June 3 invites all.
Mrs W C Larance reports Mr and Mrs T A Larance visiting Warren Arkansas to attend Karen Larance Brandation and visit Fred Larance family. Grandson John Randal Upchurch born eight pounds. Various visits from Rapid City to Florida trip and Corney Creek fishing group. Injuries and illnesses noted among local residents.
Five members of the Pubach FHA chapter will attend the Leadership Conference on June 18 to 23 at the Youth Educational- Recreation Center near Bunkie. Attendees are Donna Tatum Judy Hunt Roxie Briggs Penny Jones and Marsha Martin with adviser Maureen Hongepeth. Shelby M. Jackson says this is the fourth leadership conference sponsored for Louisiana Association of Future Homemakers of America local chapter officers, led by Miss Lela A. Tomlin.
Greenwood reports include Miss Patricia Wilks and Mr. Bobby Jenkinson honored for high school activity. Angie Futch of Baton Rouge visited grandparents. Mrs. Aaron Wiltcher discharged from Ruston hospital. J A Moblay on business trip to Texas. Sara Jo Corin among graduates visiting Springhill. plus Future Homemakers training led by State Department of Education staff, with tribal competition, talent night, and recreational activities for attendees.
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