Bossier Banner-Progress from Benton, Louisiana • 1

Library iUcroI'm LSU Staiiia ID) Established in 1859 by Scanland A Live Conservative Weekly Newspaper for All the People of Bossier Parish a First Issued July 1 1859 No 35 VoL 112 Thursday March 4 1971 BSNTON LA PLAIN DEALING LA Thursday March 4 1971 NEW DIRECTORY atsimei Asia BeirJoo Applications Being Taken For New Garment Industry Employees Applications will be taken on Manufacturing Company and hir-Friday March 5th by the Depart- ing will begin very soon ment of Commerce and Industry Operation of the new plant will for employees to work at the begin with approximately 35 pho-tlickson Jenkins Manufacturing pig and is expected to expand Company in Plain Dealing SOon after 1 Applicants are asked to go to the office of James Southerland Attorney at Law in Plain Dealing at 1 CO pm on Friday where there will be personnel on hand to instruct and assist with the form Mr office is located itween Walker Brothers Drug Store and Cecil Drug Store in the middle of the block THROUGH -7 FENETRE By MARY FENET 1 WINDOW A COMES THE About 75 per cent of all human cancers may be due to chemicals used for food additives and preservatives contaminants from processing procedures and manmade chemicals in consumer goods reports a former staff member of the National Cancer Institute These chemicals cause cancer in animals which given in high dosages and people are exposed to so many of them that damage BOSSIER (MANS SPONSOR CONTEST The Bossier City Civitan Club is sponsoring a Essay Contest" fo rthe senior high school students of Bossier Parish in connection with the annual contest conducted by Civitan International According to club pres ident Reverend Griffith Civ purpose in sponsoring the Essay Contest is to encourage stu dents to study the time-honored privileges and responsibility of cit izenship and from their knowledge to express in writing ideas which relate to good citizenship in the mo dern world The topic chosen for the 1971 essay is privilege and a and each essay shall contain no less than 500 words nor more than 1200 words of two or more letters Literature on the contest has been furnished theBossier Parish School Board who is cooperating with the local club in conducting the con test Students entering the local contest will be eligible for three prizes consisting of the following: 1st prize $2500 Savings Bond and one (1) week attendance expenses paid at the Youth Citizenship Seminar Louisiana Col lege Pineville Louisiana 2nd prize one (1) wee attendance expenses paid Youth Citizenship Seminar and 3rd prize a $2500 Savings Bond -All winners and their parents will be guests ofthe local club at a Special Awards Banquet and the tfrst plate winner win lie eligible to participate in the Louisiana North District Essay is ana Nortn District civitan rssay rsriton Contest and possibly the Civitan International Contest Dead line adds up according to a Fort Myers Florida physician Hueper 1 is therefore not surprising that at present about every fourth American is attacked by cancer during his or her lifetime and that every fifth dies from Hueper told a Chicago meeting of the Health Physics Society Hueper added that all chemicals known to cause cancer in animals could and should be removed from the environment (Natural Food and Farming) I have read that if you pronounce it or do not know what the preserative is in a product buy it Read the label For a $100 you can buy a paper book to Organic Foods Shopping and Organic by Goldstehr'and Goldman Rodale Press Emmaus Pa where you will be able to learn about the food additives These food additives are in the form of hard-ners softeners foaming agents and anti-forming agents acidifiers and alkalizers bleaches coloring agents and so on must give some time for your fellow man something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing Albert Schweitzer The Rev and Mrs Layman are doing a wonderful job maintining the Adriel Home on the Rocky Mount Road just South of Plain Dealing They are giving a loving Christian home to nine childrtpn Please send your Red Scissor coupons and your Bonus Gift coupons $nd other coupons to theih if you do not save them as they can use them They could use a cow a pig or some chickens as bine growing children take a lot of food Money is always useful There address is Route 1 Box 29 Plain Dealing Louisiana 71064 TO CUSTOMERS Direct from the presses and into the hands of Mrs Sim Barnwell Sr was the Shreveport Bossier areas of An advance Copy of the new Greater Shreveport-Bossier City Telephone Directory was delivered to Mrs Bsrawell by Mayor Calhoun Allen and Bennett District Manager for South Central Bell Telephone Company The cover of the new directory features the RS Barnwell Me mortal Garden asd Art Center and the presentation! was made at the center Inside the directory are a number of changes approximately 1800 subscribers have new numbers beginning with 636 instead of 631 Call numbers for approximately 850 customers changed when their service was transferred from the central office at 4105 Line Avenue to the central office at 2951 Reisor Road The new numbers begin with 68 instead of 86 i According to Bennett 162970 directories will be this year compared to 158045 last year The directory service area Includes the same six Benton Blanchard Greenwood Haughton Keithville and Keatchie irt addition to Shreveport and Bossier City Delivery of the directories begin on Tuesday March 2 and will take about one week to complete Bennett asked anyone who does not receive his directory by March 9 to call the business office and ask for the service representative who handles Yiis account He also asked that customers -throw away their old directories when the new one arrives to avoid getting incorrect numbers Subscribers' are urged to check the directory to make sure of the numbers you want before calling directory assistance This will save you time and inconvenience and help you get the best jng COunts play your Corley stated in an humble and modest way that he would be very happy to share his knowledge in fishing with I anyone who is less fortunate There also have been some plans of conducting a fishing school that would prove very helpful (To be taught by the Champ) humble and modest champ is try- ing to hire a wgecker to follow him around 'it is wondered why? distributed nevtier The Flam Dealing and Benton Lions Clubs will hold their annual banquet together on Thursday March 11 at the Palmetto Country Club Mr Tom Lavin from Atlanta TAPE RECORDER BRINGS NEW SERVICE CHURCH A tape recorder has brought a new dimension In service to the shut-ins of the Haughton and Love Chapel Methodist Churches in Haughton Rev Lewis Ovenshire Pastor of the Churches takes a tape recorded Communion Service and the Communion bread and gra pe juice to the shut-ins the first week of each month The third week of each month Mr Ovenshire takes a tape recording of the anthem prayer and sermon from the previous Sunday service to each shut-in tape recordings take our church right into the homes of our shut-ins A few weeks ago we also brought tape recorded greetings from two of our shut ins to our church congregation" Ovenshire said MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9 1971 BENTON LOUISIANA T-h Mayor and Board of Alder- mcn of the Town of Benton Lou- comply ready for This ls hte drainage Qf Town der brought to the attention the need for better lighting in the office? On motion by Aiderman Whittine- secondd by Alderman Wil- vot carried this wa ruarv 17 The meeting was called to or der by our new preident Rebia To Covington Eddie Gardner ajpd Johnny Clark led the pledges Mr Doughty passed out the Feb ruary Newsletters and discussed them with us Sherry Malone was a Blue Rib Sherry Maione was a rme bon winner and got a trophy Frankie Anderson Texas a noted humorist entertain He is President of the Atlanta Festival Ine sings and performs all over the country Recently Mr Lavin performed in Madison Square Gardens with an audience of 20000 for an International Lions Club Festh-ity This will be the Ladies Night Banquet and promises to be a full evening of entertainment Those wishing to attend should contact Mr Wayne Davis at Plain Dealing Mr Donn Thompson or Billy Tom Johnston of Benton Reservations should be made as soon as possible BENTON HIGH TIGERETTES GO TO SWEET SIXTEEN The' Benton TigeretteS won the right to go to the by beating Rapides 40-35 In (juar- ter finals In an earlier game" the Tigefettes beat Caldwell 51 -to 49 The TigeretteS will travel to Alexandria to play Mt Carmel of New Iberia in semi-final action Ffiday night at-T20 The TigeretteS coached by Dwayne Maon now have a 15-7 record The offense is led by Renee Newman a senior who has scored 28 and 29 points ln playoff games -Other squad members are Rhonda Holller Faye McDonald Jo-wanna Allen-and Debbie McCain seniors Susan Adkins Peachic McBeth Donna Colley and Debra Jones Juniors May Leonard and Clancy Avila sophomores Matilda Johnson and Baskin freshmans The girls are managed by Patricia Crittenden Donna Dunlap and Phyllis Powell serve as statistician and scorekeeper re- spectively There was a pep rally this morning at 900 to see the TigeretteS off to win State All of the Tigerette supporters came to wish them well Go TigeretteS Take State! Bossier Comm 4-H Club News A Record Book Workshop of the Bossier Community 4-H Club was held February 23 1971 In the SWEPCO Building on the Old Minden Road Those who partlci- pated were as follows: Pam Armstrong Laurie Evans Debbie Hall Jimmy Hall Allen Kelly Celest-Laborde Randall Laborde Rhrtt Littleton and Anita Merritt under the direction of Doris Martin Earlier this" month the regular club meeting was held with Jimmy Hall presiding The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Anita Merritt and the 4-H Pledge by Allen Kelly Sammy Knaub and Terry Foshee led in the singing of the song 1 lA motion by Laurie Evans was made that our club will again sponsor an award for the Outstanding Senior boy and girl of Bossier Parish of Awards Night This motion was seconded by Lin-da DuBois and carried unanimously by club members Rhett Littleton was presented a radio as prize for having the best electric workbook records and Allen Kelly was named as winner of the Parish Electric Safety Poster Contest Linda DuBois was appointed as Program Chairman and the meeting was adjourned by Jimmy Hall We would like to thank Mr Glen Armstrong and his staff for the use of the SWEPCO Building for our club meetings They have been most helpful and cordial By: Mrs Wilma O- Moore Home Demonstration Agent Know Your Grapefruit Grapefruit is moving into big supplies and is expected to remain a good buy throughout March The current grapefruit crop is the largest since 1946 It Is predict ed to be 64 1 million boxes a 19 per cent increase above last sea son Not only is grapefruit a thrifty buy at this time it is also a good frestf fruit to serve at breakfast and other meals because it i high in Vitamin Some suggestions for selecting grapefruit include: Look for firm well-shaped fruits that are heavy for their size Grapefruit are usually three-quarters liquid For this reason heaviness for size is a good indication of juice content Thin skinned fruits have more juice than coarse skinned ones If a grapefruit is pointed at the stem end it is likely to be thick-skinned Rough ridges or wrinkled skin can also be an indication of thick skin" pulpiness and lack of juice Grapefruit often has skin defects such as scale scars thorn scratches or discolqration These surface blemishes usually do not affect the eating quality of the fruit A brightly colored fruit attracts the attention however col or alone does mot indicate taste Reddish-bfown and reddish-yellow fruit may often be just as tasty and juicy Avoid grapefruit with soft discolored areas on the peel at the stem end Also avoid water-soaked -areas and soft and tender peel that breaks easily with finger pressure All of these are symptoms of decay Ever Broil a Grapefruit? Grapefruit can be broiled with honey to serve as a first course for dinner or as dessert Grapefruit aiso adds zip to fresh fruit cups and to salads during winter months Early Grapefruit was Sour Grapefruit did not become popular- junliLihe of sour taste of the wild fruit became popular only after new weet varieties were developed Jrapefruit today still retains acid to give it a tangy' taste ieaman Carried Shaddock Early grapefruit was called shad lock after a Captain Shaddock who irought the seed from the East indies to Barbados in 1698 The )ear-shaped shaddock resembles jrapefruit but is not the same Shaddock is a sour citrus fruit vith a coarse dry flesh of poor juality for Wall Sweating Window or wall sweating can be particularly troublesome these cool winter days but there are several hings the homeowners can do to essen this problem The problem is caused by a build jp of humidity on areas in a warm house Which are not --insulated against colder outside temperatures says Agricultural Engineer Charles Severance of the LSU Cooperative Extension Service Severance says the first step in dropping the moisture content of the house-hold air is to install ceil ing exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom to carry off excess mois lure from cooking washing and clothes driers Another aid is to leave a slight opening in the win dows Severance says it might cost a little more on the heating bill hut this has to be weighed against the unpleasantness of a moist house with attendant mildew etc Severance says the "homeowner can also fight the problem by lay ing a ground cover of polyethlene or 55-pound roll roofing beneath the house of There is space A vapor-barrier near the inside of The applications taken Friday will later be screened by representatives of Dickson Jenkins PLAIN DEALING LIONS CLUB TO SPONSOR BACK TO TO WN NIGHT The Plain Dealing Lions Club wall spclnsor a Back To Town Night in Plain Dealing on April 1 1971 Mark your calendars and keer the night of April 1st open if you enjoy meeting with old Friends -having fun and saving money by participating in the special sales that will be on during this time by the local merchants 1 Read the Bossier Banner-Progress for more details in the next issues BENTON JR HIGH ATHLETIC PARTY Another happy hign school memory was made Saturday night by the Junior Athletes Chile-dog shrimp hors chips and dip fortune cookies pop and coffee was on the menu Jeff Thomas and Sharon Lewis contributed their own home made cup cakes The cheerleaders: Melany Ben-tly Sharon Lewis and Judy Thomas dressed in their yell outfits added sparkle and entertainment not to mention the work they put into it The main speaker was Coach Vallery giving- a conversational rlxiaeng talk bringing out the highlights his players and their future Other speakers included Mike Tate Roger Wood and Greer Louise Jones very active in the past few years and loved by many of our children said this will be her last" year11 in the Athletic Association The unanimous reaction is not to let her go without a fight Door prizes included some French perfume for Mike Tate a basketball for Ed Newman flowers for Coach Mason a dart board for Jessie Williams who iS in the 34 40 year old group The children the only ones to have a good time Everyone got a fortune cookie Kenneth read: Who Eats Too Much Chile-Dogs Shrimp Chips and Cupcakes a' Parties Enjoy Honored guests were: Mr and Mrs David White and Mr and Mrs Phil Loftin Missy Bishop Outstanding Teenager Of America Miss Mary Margaret Bishop (Missy) daughter iof Mr and Mrs Frank Bishop has been chosen as Outstanding Teenager of America for 1971 This honor is given in Recognition of outstanding ability accomplishment and service fo the community and for academic achievement by the Outstanding Teenagers of America all exposed walls can keep moisture from penetrating to the point where it can condense isiana met in regular session in the Town Hall at 7-30 on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Wilton Corley Aldermen Don Whittington Jack Grisham Donn Thompson and Jesse Williams Absent: Alderman Jack Rowe The meeting was openen with a prayer by Alderman Williams On a motion byAlderman Donn Thompson seconded by Alderman Grisham and vote carried the Minutes of the meeting in January wore approved as read by the clerk Operating statement for the With the cost of housing notnj month of january was presented up and up we simply cant afford member or Rtudy and dis to buy a home lhese days Weve statament ln 0 been thinking about a mobile and ordered home How good a buy are they? eu- The Mayor arid Board discussed Dear the census report for Benton The The mobile home business has feelg that the Federal court never been better as conventional After much dis ictnnn mt in rnanlfii oosemn in TOURNAMENT HELD ON TOLEDO Members of the Benton Fishing Club held a tournament on Toledo Lake Saturday February 27th Participating members were Postmaster Milton Spencer Chief Editor Jimmie Quillin Technical Advisor of the Banner Hal McSpadden and General Roustabout Wilton Corley The four members met on the banks-of Driftwood Lounge early Saturday morning about- 10:00 to match their skills knowing that in all probability only one' would be the champion Tension mounted and the air was full of excitement as the motors htimmed and each of the contestants raced to their favorite spot After three hours the deadlock was finally broken when Corley landed the first beauty (a six inch bass) This gave him a com-l fortable lead in the contest which Know what making out be jeid until the time expired-of paper these days? A leak- Within the next few hours four proof corrugated carry-on pack- te perch were added making a age for air shipping live lob- total cf 5 fish for the day and sters Teports the Southern Forest claiming the crown The closest Institute The crustacean carrying contenders was Hal McSpadden carton has its owm handle and and jmmie Quillin who ended in contains wet sea weed and a cool- the cj0Se race with 4 and 2 -ing gelatin-like material to guar- when asked what he contributed antee-the safe arrival athis SUCCess to Corley said his destination Seafood-loving was really nothing it is not neces-airline passengers say the unique sariy what you know about fish- i silro ina Whn knows He hnitf VOll dis works fine Who knows its how you dis- housing prices continue to increase the board dccided t0 take rapidly In fact in the $15000 and unoffidal count t0 determine under price category mobile homes company should be hired by account for about 95 per the T(mn to take an official cen-all new -homes being sold in the cooperation will Mobile homes cost about If breatl appreciated when this as much as conventional homes explained to the for their size Paces range on phase around $4000 toas much as $25 1 on drainage 000 for the big new luxury models UW ior me new iuauij is near easements will package the what new uses for paper packaging engineers will tomorrow? filld BENTON JAYCEES HOLD MEETING' The Behton Jaycees met Tues On a square foot basis thisamount to a range of approximately $7 to $18 The typical mobehomecost3 $8000 and measures 12 60 feet i home parks rent at around $50 and if you move plan on spending about a dollar a mile to bring your home with you Mon- thlv maintenance and utilities wijl add another $30 a month to your costs I When purchasing a mobile ho- me you avoid all the closing costs and other fees associated with con As persona property your mobile home may be taxed at slightly higher rate than real estate Studies have shown that the aver age monthly direct cost of owning' ft mobile home is less than half the ehtTonal housing cost of a tvpical $20 000 convention al home This is the reason for the success of mobile homes In 1974 more than 400000 mo- In 1974 more than 400000 mo bile homes are expected to be sold in the This represerilTmore than $25 billion in sales 1 I day night at 700 in the Town came in last with a grand total of HalL The Jaycees discussed the census project in depth and the' possibility of selling bulbs subscribers to the Bossier Progress to it big Incidentally Milton Spencer Banner-I The Jaycees urge all young men The latest word Is that the The Jaycees urge all young men The latest word Is that the between the age 19 and 36 to coihe out on Tuesday nights and help themselves and their town.