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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1964

Page

6

Brothers Invent Machine That Speeds Woods Work In Ark

In Hamburg Arkansas three pulpwood contractors known as the Mover brothers have built a home workshop machine dubbed the mill that automates sawing billets and loading, promising faster, all weather operation with half the labor. Forest engineer James A. Altman lauds its potential as a Northwest style innovation. The unit reduces crew size from up to 21 to six to eight, easing hand loading bottlenecks and improving efficiency as the brothers pursue a patent and potential manufacturing.

Hamburg Ark Hot Evel James A. Altman Montague Northwest Wood Products Moyer Brothers Jacksonville Fla

Future Farmers Convention Set Wednesday in Shreveport

The fourth annual Future Farmers of America convention opens at 7 pm Wednesday at the Washington Youree Hotel in Shreveport. About 1,400 vocational agriculture students from Louisiana high schools are expected, with 450 delegates from 225 chapters. State FFA President David Ketone will preside, aided by area vice presidents and officers. Awards for student and chapter excellence, a Sweetheart coronation Friday, and officer elections are planned, with sessions at Washington Youree and Captain Shreve Hotels. The event includes Nels Ackerson as honored national president and coverage of multiple awards from sponsors.

Baton Rouge Fay The Future Farmers of America Washington Youree Shreveport Louisiana C. P. McVea State Department of Education FFA David Ketone Marksville Ben Davis Pitkin Paul A Tony) Tarpley Jena Larry Smith Hessmer Linky Abney Purdue University McVea National FFA Foundation Captain Shreve

King Earns Yale Honor After St Augustine Jail Release

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, recently freed on bond after a sit in, is awarded an honorary degree by Yale University in New Haven. This marks the second honor since his release from jail in St Augustine, Florida, two days earlier. Springfield College also honored the minister on Sunday.

New Haven, Conn Martin Luther King Jr Yale King St. Augustine

Viewing Agriculture Field Day and Agricultural Notices

Ouachita Extension agents WK Parks and Lee Berwick invite quarter horse enthusiasts to a field day June 20 at 10 a.m. through June 21. Also notes on chinch bug control in St Augustine lawns, pest chemicals, and proper watering. Veterinarian programs at Lafayette and the Louisiana Pecan Growers Association meeting in Shreveport June 19.

WK. Parks Lee Berwick St. Joseph

Centenarian couple marks 100th birthdays in Port Elizabeth

Annie Jansen of Port Elizabeth celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday while her husband Melto Jansen turned 100 on June 5. The Cape Colored mulatto couple married at age 36, marking a century of marriage.

Port Elizabeth South Africa Annie Jansen Melto Jansen

Judging Contest Highlights Angus Meet at Grand Cane Farm

More than 350 attended the Louisiana Angus Association field day at Dr. and Mrs. A. V. Young's Grand Cane farm. A featured judging contest for farm youngsters led to the formation of the Louisiana Junior Angus Association with Lee Walker of Lake Charles elected president and Chris Loupe, Zwolle, first vice president. Carolyn Hunter, Dubach, named second vice president. Beverly Means, Gloster, secretary. G. L. Woods, Longstreet, treasurer. Debbie Hays the junior reporter. Adult advisors included Dr. L. H. Pease and others from LSU, Baton Rouge, and nearby towns. Cash awards were presented by Jess Loyd Jr. Winners named in F. F. A. and 4-H divisions, with Stanly Anderson and Dean R. Hurlbut assisting. The association's annual meeting elected Walter J. Champagne Jr. president and Leo Lensing as vice-president. L. H. Pease re-elected secretary-treasurer. The next field day is planned for June at W. E. Parks’ farm in Newellton.

Louisiana Angus Association A. V. Young Grand Cane Louisiana Junior Angus Association Lee Walker Lake Charles Chris Loupe Zwolle Carolyn Hunter Dubach Beverly Means Gloster G. L. Woods Longstreet Debbie Hays Ruston L. H. Pease L.L.U Lafayette George Shepherd Lake Providence Carrol Wilson Baton Rouge Henry Phenice Welsh Roy Bucklin Elton J. J. Stovall Lo Ag Livestock Louisiana Department of Education Jimmy Lowery Stonewall Gerald Burrow Plain Dealing Jimmy Monroe Gilbert Warren Bryan Choudrant Judy Auer Coushatta Jarel Todd Jess Loyd Jr First National Bank of Shreveport Stanley Anderson American Angus Association Dean R. Hurlbut National Deep South J. A. Thompson Port Allen Angus Cattlemen Dave Pingrey Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Macon Walter J. Champagne W and H Stock Farm Leonville Leo Lensing L. JH. Pease J. B. Holley Bastrop Glen Clark Larry Lott Shreveport Flton L. C. Lee DeRidder Herman Keever Sulphur William Colvin Jr New Theria

Unity Through Diversity at Stanford Commencement

Chief Justice Earl Warren told Stanford's 3,300 graduates that America’s ideal is unity through diversity. He urged acceptance of pluralism, noting that true union arises from integrating diverse races colors and religions. Warren warned of the price paid when groups reject this lesson and resist change.

Stanford Calif Earl Warren Stanford University America

Know Your Soil publication explains soil formation

A conservationist from Vidalia promotes the Soil Conservation Service publication Know Your Soil as a guide for suburban dwellers engineers builders and students. It describes soils as three dimensional and notes more than 70 000 kinds are recognized. The piece highlights how soil maps aid planning and prevention of septic tank failures and foundation or highway damage, urging landowners to apply conservation measures with the local district.

The Soil Conservation Service Conservation Office Rollie H Spinks Vidalia Department of Agriculture Spinks

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