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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

2

Council Delivers Recommendations For Parish Agriculture

Orde Peach Growers with Roscoe Tul Jos propose a system to curb out of state peaches sold as Louisiana fruit. Committee reports urge more market promotion, frequent expert meetings, insecticide guidance, weed control, and cheaper cotton pest control. Forestry seeks expanded markets, night meetings for landowners, and multi use data. Poultry panel calls uniform inspections, wholesomeness checks, respiratory guidance, egg marketing rules, and a poultry day to educate consumers. Health officials push proper waste disposal awareness.

Orde Peach Roscoe Tul Jos Louisiana Al 86 George Carroll L. I. Skinner Fisters Licoln Parish W. L. Aswell Poultry Committee Health and Safety Committee Maude Nobles

Quitman Wildcat Dry and Henry Well Completed Report

Oil and gas bulletin notes Quitman Wildcat Dry and Henry Well completed in Lincoln Parish with multiwell activity across area. Details include depths, gas yields, locations like Calhoun, Beeville Parish, and multiple drill sites in Jackson Parrue and surrounding parishes, plus safety and youth recommendations from community committees.

Quitman Wildcat Henry

State Fair Highlights and Events Draw Thousands

At Shreveport the State Fair and Exposition unveil a packed agenda with rides, midway shows, and new titles. Major acts perform daily as the Royal American Shows and college teams compete for attention, while industry reports note oil field drilling activity and gas transmission projects in nearby regions.

Tao Srinket PMA Theillo-Riana Teo Ppa Saturdav Alubats

Sixty Four Newcomers Listed in City Truston

The City Department of Water and Lights lists sixty four newcomers to Truston in the past month. The lengthy roster includes Gary Tardy West-teademas Roent Hardison Couley's Trailer Park and many others across multiple streets and trailer parks in the area.

Department of Water and Lights Wisty Newcampers Truston Gary Tardy I -West Teademas Roent Hardison Couley's EL Tpinett Grove Tradler Park Jones Tuer Scarborough Teel Vile Lone ‘Prailer Park Roddy Gann John Voyers Western Strew Tivent Wenn Los Piet Arizare Monning Roll Karmerville Tom Roots Ranie Toresue Ap West Texaseahoriy Restor Cooley Trial Park Drg Fulten Aranes Orton Nesty Teotaas Gary Chalten Bt Ryerott Johnny Davis Hon Dt2 West Rob Tuber Glen Tae Suny Catlere Noni Tol West Missoe Charley Ateveriesy Toses Carrol Thiltons Thirely Brownbiedd Paiefields Drive Wes Calihan Herbert Warrer Hiatt Pau Areboynes Taree Plavel Fidin Patan Trailey

Timber planting effort in Mount Aion Colored Church area

The article describes timber planting and reforestation efforts led by Kirby in Mount Aion parish, with about 1,000 pines planted and several stands in Claiborne and Jackson parishes. It details methods, such as deadening with chemicals, ongoing maintenance, and the role of the ASC in funding.

Hiphy Mount Aion Arbonne ASC Kirby Rey Maerl Kirby Spencer Ned

Salvation Army Drive Banquet Planned at Trinity

The Esecentive Communitteen of Austen Lineal parish plans a benefit dinner at Trinity Methodist Church on October 9 at 6 pm to raise funds for the Salvation Army service unit. The executive committee set a parish quota and outlined efforts to recruit committees and engage each citizen in the campaign.

Austen Lineal Parssl Salvation Ase Service Unit Trinity Methodist Churely Tech Roum van Monhis Trinity Methodist Church Oiley Ieee Wali Hiedete Diddie Movean Fandk Ceive Ately Hilthers Eve Renerdnes Dolla Ing Py Peliay UP Laviness Remy Pew Steen Gia Flyer Coby Vridton Rey Veronahs Virakiss Ruben

City States Open House At Power Plant

City officials announce an open house at the Power Plant on Mississippi Avenue this Thursday night from 6 30 to 8 00 pm. Whiston citizens are invited to attend to view the generator, and equipment that powers the city. Ruston’s plant, built in 1941, sits in a mixed commercial residential area and hosts will be available to answer questions about Tuesday’s town telethon.

Sts Ruston Ibuit Aunel Srikleit Severitt

Superintendent Praised For Letter to B H

Lincoln Parish School Board members commend Superintendent Mareile Emmons for sending a protest letter to Dellane Travett's company over the Walk in My Shows sponsorship The letter accuses the sponsor of promoting inflammatory content and vows continued boycotts and purchase refusals against Bell and Howell equipment over the broadcaster's actions

Lincoln Parish Bead Mareile Emmons Detter Dellane Travett Company Charles HH. Pevey Chaman Caming Chicago Ame- Nein Broadcasting Company Ly Bel and Phewell Tam Dlsup Tasper al Onine Eam Bell and Howell

Court Fines Total $525 During Week

District court in Lincoln parish handed down fines totaling $525 for the week. Listings include multiple petty offenses with costs and short jail or suspension terms. Names and exact offenses scattered in the damaged text indicate a flow of routine fines and community order actions.

City Court fines issued for multiple drivers and public disturbances

Judge Jones presided Monday as dozens were fined in petty and traffic cases. Gadee Frond Jones paid 35 dollars for careless and reckless driving. Rhydon Grigsby, A C Jones and LW McCrary each 15 for disturbing the peace by intoxication. Several others including Dugas, Sammy Buges, Shepherd Buges, Napoleon Butter, Leslie Smith and Joe Lewis Johnson faced fines for driving accidents, intoxication, or reckless conduct with varying costs.

Gadee Frond Jones Hilzahelly J. Eile Sas Rhydon Grigsby A. C. Jones LW. McCrary Dugas Negro Sammy Buges Shephird Buges Napoleon J Finer Leslie Smith Joe Lewis Johnson Wag Consis

Area Seniors Attend School On Communism Anti Red Study

Lincoln parish high school seniors, white and Negro, attend antiCommunist seminars in Shreveport led by Dr Fred Schwarz and author Herbert Philbrick. Transportation was provided by the school board. Morning sessions for White students and afternoon seminars for Negro students covered Communist domination and how to combat it.

Herb Philbrick Lincoln Parish Ark. la Tes Shreveport Fred Schwarz Herbert Philbrick Epbere Philbrick Yosterd Philbrick

Tips On Wearing And Caring For Shoes In Daily Life

Reader advice from LSU extension specialist Miss Elizabeth Williams emphasizes practical shoe care. Dos include shopping with skilled clerks, buying for occasion, and choosing quality leathers, while Donts warn against wearing same pair daily, forcing ill fitting shoes, and relying on generic sizes.

Elizabeth Williams LSU Agricultural Extension Service Mona Blundin Miss Williams

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