19 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
1
The Soil Conservation Service notes that well managed ponds yield more edible fish per acre. Proper construction includes deepened edges for water over two feet, clearing brush, and removing trees to prevent small fish predation by bass. The D Arbonne District offers technical advice on pond building.
Louisiana State Fair announces free shows during the 16th annual exposition opening Oct 21 and running through Oct 29. Entertainment includes Ice Capades International, aerial acrobatics by sway pole artists, fireworks, college football games, motorcycle races, and the Royal American Shows midway with special exhibits for more than 500000 expected attendees.
Henry and Hiser report on the Riser Civic Club gathering planned for Tuesday night at 730 pm in the Lagattis home on Tigs Roar. A speaker is to be announced next weekend, with cards to be awarded to members.
In the Third Judicial Court last week Judge J. R. Dawkins fined fourteen individuals. Three received $300 and costs for drunk driving: Joe Thomas John Crawford and Drew Jones. Other fines included Felton Woods $25 for disturbing the peace Willie Junior Curless $50 for no license Virgil Gulley $50 speeding William Ledford $25 no license Roosevelt Thomas Jr $50 reckless driving Ted Horton $25 disturbing the peace I V Venner $25 disturbing the peace.
Crossroads notes Mrs. A. F. Harrison announces the birth of a granddaughter. Betty Lou Harrison and Tenise of Ruston visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Harrison. Additional guests included Mr. Harald and Bill Harrison, and Billy-Joe Harrell and children of Shreveport.
The Lincasy Parish School Fanwl Association held its first business meeting on October 11 at Guston High School. Mrs Malcolma Head led a discussion on display ideas and upcoming lunch program plans with names including Mrs Vetley Duud and Mr Robigson cited among contributors and costs. Criminal trespass charges and costs were handed to authorities.
Blanchard Adom Blanchard Gue, a former Ruston businessman, will head the Louis Oho Insuits- Asiseiction for 1962. Mr. Oso faces president of Fn Na tional Investors Lite Insurance Company on duties in Buren Rouge Louisa.
Mrs Ding Thring and Mrs Es telle Tinsciy served turkey and other foods while Mrs Doris Payne replaces Mrs Mattie O'Neal at the Choud tent school during her recuperation following an operation. A good attendance and enjoyable afternoon were reported.
Readers note upcoming tryouts this week at Dupach High School for the school power program. Details are unclear in the fragmentary text, with several garbled names and places.
Nonsensical fragmentary text notes an Ammons reunion held in October with unclear details and stray words. The readable portion provides no concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes to form a solid summary.
Local club notes a Thursday meeting with a covered dish lunch at the one house. Reported social visits include Mrs. Florence Gillive with the Lyles family, and numerous visits among residents to Dallas, Arlington, Shreveport, and Ruston. Birth announcement shares Lesser Ann Harrison born Oct 1961, weighing 4 pounds 7 ounces.
In Austin Texas the UT Bureau of Economic Geology notes Texas has few pan diammonds but rich other stones. The sole well authenticated Texas diamond was found in Foard County in 1911. Mason County yielded a pale blue crystalline gem estimated near 100 carats.
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