Lincoln Parish forest fire protection urged by editor
Editorial by Lincoln Parish forester Frank Gib highlights a sharp rise in fires totaling 64 blazes burning 1 140 acres through July 1960. It warns current protection is inadequate, calls for at least one more three man unit with tractor plow and truck, improved around the clock communications, and salary increases to recruit reliable fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg “Ferest
Lincoln Parish
Frank Gib NH
Wurinigi
Lincolln
Thikdidt
Germillion
Lintain Parish
Neighbrings
Phere
Ruston
Hilly
Ystem
Lincoln
Parish
Crooked timber and advisory talks govern forestry crop notes
The Forestry Advisory Committee warns crooked timber lowers lumber quality and increases warping. Southern pine remains stronger though markets slip. Weather forecasts for Northeast Louisiana agriculture show above average rainfall, aiding long range planning. Committees review issues, urging adherence to extension recommendations and insecticide guidelines for home growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. Levasseur
Forestry Advisory Committee
Owns
Weather Bureau
Louisiana
Stoneville
Miss
Mississippi
Noisy melon patches curb crow raids in South Carolina
South Carolina melon growers employ carbide guns emitting loud blasts at night to deter crows. The noisemakers cost about 15 cents daily to operate and have reduced crop raiding, making SC patches the noisiest in the nation. Some doubt remains if sound affects plants, but farmers press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Carelina Agricultural Extension Service
United States
Letter from Lt. James Rider in Germany praises local paper
ZIRNDORF Germany army Lt James D Rider whose wife Angelyn lives in Shreveport recently participated with other personnel in a German American field training exercise. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe M Rider of Hodge and a 1950 graduate of Jonesboro High School and 1955 graduate of Northwestern State College in Natchitoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zirndorf
Germany
James D. Rider
Angelyn
Rutherford St
Shreveport
4Th Armored Division
Joe M. Rider
Hodge
Jonesboro High School
Northwestern State College
Natchitoches
Vienna Guests Visit In Home of W. D. Delany
Local visitors gathered at W D Delany’s Vienna home for a farewell weekend as Capt. and Mrs. Gar land McKee and family prepare a three year Air Force assignment in Madrid Spain. Guests included Bo and Cleo White families and relatives from Ruston Dubach Coleman Tex Jena Magnolia Ark and officials. Baptisms followed morning services at Calvary and a Brotherhood program sent Rev Pickering’s group to Clara Springs. Governor Jimmie Davis and Governor Ralph Barnett of Mississippi were slated as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Pickering
Clara Springs
Jimmie Davis
Ralph Barnett
Mississippi
W. C. Farley
Octavia Ketchens
Tullos
Jena
Magnolia
Ark
Nome Demonstration Club schedules September meeting
Mrs Ona Blondin adjusts the Nome Demonstration Club September gathering to 9 30 a m at the club house on Wednesday Sept 28 due to other commitments. Mrs C P Frazier and sister Mrs T A Pruett visited Shreveport relatives over the past weekend with Charles remaining through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Ketchens
Haynesville
Margaret DeCenter Farley
Athens
Hobby Tdiner
Amily
Revate Rehardson
New Orleans
Ruston
William Richardson
Donna Afeman
N. C
Woodrow Lolley
Vivian
Co Hornsby
J. C. Collins
W. Monroe
Dan Andrews
Elizabeth
Isth Tiston Hospital
Hornsby
Nome Demonstration Club
Ona Blondin
C. P. Frazier
Charles
Griffins Visit Carlsbad Caverns for Short Trip
The R H Griffins left Greenville on Thursday August 25 returning Monday August 29 to visit Harold Griffin’s sister Louise Griffin Hamler and family in Carlsbad New Mexico. They toured Carlsbad Caverns with 14 year old Jimmy Hamler and Beth Griffin seeing the famed cave despite cool temperatures around 56 degrees each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Griffin
Mountain Memories and Health News Fromfriends Visit
A letter recounts fresh air and scenic meals on a mountain trip with six in the party. Billy Griffin remains in Springhill General Hospital with rest needed for 6 to 8 weeks. Messages of good wishes flow to him and news of relatives and visits are shared amid travel notes and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Jimmy
Myself
Robby
Rath
Aid
Linda Wakerchild
Springhill
Billy Griffin
General Hospital
Hand
Billy
Pauline ‘Smith Willams
Greenville
Bossier City
Watson
Eva
Hot Springs
Ark
Dee
Mtcel Caver
Dulath
Grandma Colvin
Froy Colvin
Adrian
Francia Riser
Barnett Springs
Willard Green
Aulds Chapel
Leslie
Hazel
Bryan
Richard Byran
Bill
Ike
Bill Griffin
Springhill General Hospital
Ane
Tea Shower For Linda Lou Broughton Bride Elect
Tea shower honored Linda Lou Broughton bride elect on Saturday August 27 afternoon at the old family home with pink decorations, lace cloth, and a table of iced cakes pink punch and mints. Co hosts included Mrs. Palmer Green and Mrs. Ada Napper with guests from Farmerville Bastrop Ruston Gibsland Bernice and Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lou Broughton
J. C. Gwen
den- Linda Lou Broughton
tVe
McGee
Misa Jo Ann
Stewart
Palmer Green
Elmer Deason
Misa
Ada
Napper
Farmerville
Bastrop
Ruston
Gibsland
Bernice
Shreveport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
Masten Lender
Dr. T. C., Kirby
Anénis
Laueisiant State University
Agriculture Extension Office
Clarence Faulk
Clarence
Congress
Lisbon
Elmer Hood
Carmen E. Fowlk
Offica
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
Ig Parish
Guinid Energo Bostege
Es United Publishers
Newbellowed Sig Sect
Teas Books
Vienna
W. D. Delany
Rel Pee
Val E. Mills
Selow
Valley Mills
Alabama Ave
Phone
Vicksburg
Vaan
R. H. Griffins
Carlsbad
Ue Norman
Okla
UPI
University of Oklahoma Bizzer Memoral
New Hope
A. M. Davis
J. M. Hammon
Leeey Leggett
J. B. Allen
Clarence Bullock
Mortis Bullock
John M. Holtzclaw
Litle
Sylvia
Monroe
John
E. A. Holtzclaw
Bill Whatley
R. 4. Griffin
Mexico
Lola Roscoe
Rhonda
M. R. Whatley
L. L. Leachman
Brenda
Carolyn
Moses Stivers
New Chapel Hill
J. E. Ambrose
Clinton
Chicago
Roy Davis
Kay
Alexandria
H. B. Stewart
LaNell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Betty Aswell
Choudrant
Lovie Wade
M. R. Harvey
Freeport
Texas
J. W. Vernon
Dennis Owen
Bivi
Burlington
University of Vermont
James R. Wadsworth
Nelwyn Bell
Simsboro
C. E. Griffin
Godchalixx
Osage Raggedy Ripe
Campbell's
Swift Premium
Maxwell House
Eapple
Robin Hood
McCormick
U.S. B.A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!