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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
13
The article discusses beef cattle breeds, noting there is no best breed and each has strengths and weaknesses. It emphasizes choosing a breed based on market outlets, long term demand, and enterprise type, with Louisiana focus on calf and feeder markets and the need for adaptability across channels.
The text outlines marketing paths for calves and feeders, noting that feeders and stockers demand good fleshing, conformation and uniform appearance, while grass fat cattle need extended pasture time. It discusses fattening from feedlots, breeding stock supply, and breed selection based on operation type, market demand, and cost.
Visitors to the Kornegays during the holidays included Willis of Oak Grove WoC Mr and Mrs Lonnie Willis of Grand Prairie Texas Mr and Mrs Jimmy Hernegay of Pensacola Fla and others. John Wallis of Ruston spent last Thursday with John Martin. Mr and Mrs J T McCrary had their children home for Christmas. Mrs Paul Powell recovering from a heart attack on Dec 5. Miss Margie Beth Pylant and Mrs Jisse Boyd were Sunday guests.
Myl and Mrs Gene Martini spent part of the Christmas holidays in Oakman Alabama with Gene's family. They enjoyed visiting with several relatives and friends including Mrs N E Martin and Mrs Louise Sartein, Mr and Mrs Oliver Martin, and others from Oak and Birmingham. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dimes F Love and Mr and Mrs Hobs Torrey of Boston. During the Torrey visit, they were hosted by the Sheldon family of Hanshum Avie and Mr and Mrs B C Smith of Springs.
Rowensa Lowry reports local and visiting families in Hodge Jonesboro celebrating holidays. Houstonians, Shreveport guests, Warren Arkansas and Parmerville Louisiana families mixed with New Year gatherings. The article lists multiple households, travels, and seasonal visits among residents and kin. The piece closes with a miscellaneous note on fish species and preservation methods.
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