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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
5
Osteomalacia and rickets in growing cattle arise from mineral deficits and improper nutrition. The article explains bone growth disruption, risks to adult bones, and the need for consistent calcium phosphorus intake, plus a recommended mineral mix of steamed bone meal, salt, and cottonseed meal to support dairy cattle nutrition.
Baton Rouge observes a mixture of remarks as an education official claims American education surged from kindergarten through college in eight months after Sputnik. Civil Defense plans for 200‑bed packaged hospitals surface under the State Hospitals Department. Local society notes Christmas visits and family news fill the column with multiple names and towns across the state.
Cedarton hosts Mr and Mrs Millard Holtzclaw for the holidays with guests including Mr and Mrs Q C Ivey and family of Bastrop Me and Mrs W J D Cook and family of Ruston Mark and family of Vienna Travis and family of Shreveport and Mr and Mrs A R Murphy of Houston Texas. Christmas Eve night dinner.
A roundup of guests and extended family visiting in Ruston and nearby towns over Christmas and holidays. Included are W. L. Wilson, Loyd Walker, Fredie Harris, Etta Walker, George Cavender, Beatrice Gambrell, Ralph Gambrell, and others visiting from Shreveport Bogalusa Texarkana Monroe Jackson and Anderson.
Mrs Rey Davis spent most of the week at Mansfield visiting relatives while her brother, just home on furlough, prepares for overseas duty. Families, including Mr and Mrs J E Ambrose and Mr and Mrs T R Davis Sr, shared dinners and visits around Christmas and New Year. Grandparents hosted Sherry Ann McCrary, and Air Force detail at Monthan AFB noted MSgt Gambrell and family returning from Japan.
The Ruston Fellowship church year begins with a New Year program planned by the young people. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Janice Freeman of Memphis and Mr. Jennings now recovering from injuries in Farmerville and Ruston hospitals. The Fellowship H D C met January 5 with a clothing demonstration by Mrs. Ona Glddin. Various members, trips to Jackson Mississippi, and updates on sick and hospitalized friends are reported along with holiday visits and future fundraising for camp and lake projects.
Legislation adopted by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury in December 1958 to levy an annual license tax for 1959 on all persons firms and corporations within Lincoln Parish Louisiana, with enforcement directed by the parish tax collector and payment terms aligned to Chapter 3 Title 47 of the 1950 Revised Statutes. The ordinance was introduced by J. J. Delany, seconded by W. B. Walker, and approved with no nay votes. Five DIT-24-31-17
Christmas Day visitors flocked to the Watts households across Hays Station and nearby towns. Guests included C T Watts, Tommy and Marilyn from Baton Rouge, Eldon Watts with boys from Big Springs, Glenn Moorman from Winnsboro, Max Watts from Shreveport, and many others from Paracs, Ruston, Bienville, Monroe, and Houston. Additional notes mention Miss Patty Murphy visiting Lake Charles, and various family gatherings with extended kin across Texarkana, Pine Bluff, and Minden. Later items note SAC history, B52 power, and a ruston court sale listing two Ford vehicles under a Lincoln Parish writ of execution dated Dec 31, 1959.
Cross Roads community members hosted relatives from Lafayette Homer and Delhi during Christmas. Mrs J W Duggins died at Pilgreen rest home Ruston. neighbors offered sympathy and prayers. Families visited, attended a funeral, and a Home Demonstration Club met on December 17 sharing a Christmas dinner and gifts.
Local residents share holiday wishes and visits in Providence Mississippi and nearby towns. Mrs. Arthur Hood recovers from surgery, families gather at Rus ton hospital and with Hood kin. G. P. Cooper and companions hunt, a big buck is reported, a craft meets a helicopter off Breton Sound Island. SAC bombers refuel overseas periodically.
Wintery weather notes and a church funeral are logged in this Clay area update. January Home Demonstration Club plans a meeting at Mrs. F. A. Hintons home on Tuesday afternoon January 13 with hopes many members attend. Several local families and individuals are mentioned with holiday visits and hospital stays, including James Harvey and relatives in Quitman, Delhi, Bastrop, and Ruston.
Mrs. John Flanagin visits her son John R. Flanagin and family in Camp Texas. Mr. and Mrs. John Le Morgan visit relatives in Fort Worth during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Marry Betz depart Tuesday returning to Johnstown Colorado after a visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B Hy Rainwater Sr.
Fragmentary school chatter and New Year reflections from students and staff. Mentions Christmas holidays, school resumes, year 1959 wishes, and light gossip about a year’s start. Reads like a campus bulletin with missing names and incomplete sentences.
An advertisement touts the Bie Luster carpet and upholstery cleaner claiming quick, gentle removal of traffic paths without sogging carpets. It highlights a long-handle brush for deep brushing, claims to restore pile height and original colors, and notes effectiveness on upholstery as well.
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