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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

7

Vitamin A and Vitamin D in Farm Livestock Feeding

A historical analysis explains how green forage, sunlit pastures, and stored hay supply vitamins for farm animals. It notes Vitamin A and carotene from green plants are crucial for growth, reproduction, and immunity, with deficiencies causing pneumonia and night blindness, especially before fresh pasture. It discusses anti vitamins and the effects of storage on vitamin retention, urging year round pasture and quality alfalfa hay for breeding stock.

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Gulf Coast Breeders to Stage Louisiana Show and Sale

Gulf Coast breeders consign to the Louisiana Invitational Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn Show and Sale at LSU Agricultural School seven miles south of Alexandria on Monday January 23 1961. 125 head from 30 consignors in seven states and Canada will be offered starting 12 30 PM after cattle arrive for a 9 30 AM start.

Gulf Coast Louisiana Canada Gulf Coast States Louisiana State University Agricultural School Alexandria Lee Miller Mamou George Robertson Louisiana State University Doug Redden Ennis Texas Miller A. L. Tarver Many A. T. Gates Coushatta University Barns Louisiana Association Admiral Benbow Holiday Inn Dave L. Pearce

Cost of living climbs as demand for services grows

New York reports quote expert Ayrness Joy Wickens says rising living costs reflect consumer demand for deluxe services. Wickens, longtime budget specialist for the labor department, notes she expects little change in the cost of living ahead as Americans seek better maid hospital service and deluxe medical care.

New York Ayrness Joy Wickens United States Secretary of Labor

Edna Franklin Hospital Stay Reported in Ruston Area

Mrs Edna Franklin spent several days in Ruston hospital this week with well wishes for a speedy recovery. Several local families and clubs are mentioned visiting and meeting. Household repairs keep relatives nearby as Clovis Ricks and others aid at home while Duke makes a business trip to Dudlas Texas.

Mineral Springs Edna Franklin Ruston Hospital A. JE. Fphankers Alfred Franklin Alorl Chira Gallman Ruston W.M. A Mes Clovis Ricks W. W. Ricks J.P. Duke Dudlas Texas Mes Bil Culver Mars Crohind Duke Siwudare Franklin

Mrs Loraine Howard Leads Industrial Council in Ruston

The Commission at Ruston named Mrs Loraine Howard as head with L T Frey of Saline as vice president and Ingram Ballard as secretary treasurer. Other members include Joe LeSage Sr Homer and Ross McDonald of Jonesboro Henry Davis and Ikd Fetzer from Commerce and Industry, as the group plans to pursue large regional industry opportunities. The meeting set no regular session but agreed to convene as needed to pursue goals.

North Central Industrial Council Tursday Ruston Loraine Howard Center Ingram Ballard Farmerville L. T. Frey Jr. Safine Jr. Safina Joe LeSage Homer Ross McDonald Onesboro Industrial Council North Central Louisiana Industrial Commission Commission Joe LeSage Sr Jonesboro Henry Davis Ikd Fetzer The Commerce and Industry de Partment Lincoln Parish

Farm Records and Surplus Stakes Rise Across 1960

The 1960 farm season pushed output to a new high with record grain and livestock production. Surpluses in wheat and corn grew under price support programs as farmers expanded acreage and government stocks rose, while retail food prices edged higher and farm income stayed near 1959 levels. Noted economist Mrs. Wickens highlighted budgeting and spending leaks as key homefront pressures, urging careful tracking of dollars to curb waste.

Bernard Brenn United Press International Washington UPI Economist Wickens Crandfahior Q. EL Jaw Ture Agriculture Department Dale Nest Strona Enous Nest Sumimer Tenson Democratic Congress Avedioek Elon Olre Dolaw Kennedy Rehmed Gebert Pholtinds Lasion Cuetec

Tech hosts meeting of Fifth and Fourth District Schoolmen

Louisiana Tech welcomed members of the Fifth District Superintendent Association and Fourth District officials for the first monthly meeting of the year. Attendees included W C Tehmin J I Koonee Morelle Emmons J B Thompson Jr and others from numerous parishes. Also present were Tech president Dr R K Ropp and education leaders. The gathering discussed dairy support price shifts and other items, with federal sugar program actions noted.

Louisiana Tech Assn W. C. Tehmin Bastrop Morehouse Parish van Odom Monroe City J. 1 Koonee Jonesboro Jackson Morelle Johnston Columbia Cubdyell

Dr R L Cooke to Address Tech Grads at Commencement

Commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech will honor 182 seniors Tuesday night for graduation. Dr R L Cooke, vice president of Centenary College, will deliver the address. A Taylor native, Cooke grew up in Dubberly Webster Parish and graduated from Minden High School in 1925 before studying at Tyler Texas Commercial College.

R. L. Cooke Tech Louisianaa ‘Tech de R. Leonard Cooke Centenary Coltege Taylor Dr. Cooke Dubberly Webster Parish Minden Cookn Broadmoor Methodist Church Shreveport Ife Shreveport Ministerial, Assn

Durden Assistant Sought by Ruston Chamber of Commerce

A Chamber of Commerce committee appointed to find an assistant for manager W. W. Durden Sr. discussed hiring a young, capable worker. Community leaders praised Durden’s work for Ruston and Louisiana Tech, urging support and recognition at the annual Chamber banquet.

Chamber of Commerce W. W. Durden Sr Chamber Board of Directors Howard Smith Loraine Htoward Morello Emmons Presto’ Hardage Mr. Durden Chamber of Gommereee Paul Hendershot Durden

Rotary Football Banquet Honors Lou Signa Tech Team

Buston Rotary Club hosts its annual banquet on the college campus Wednesday January 18 with Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry as guest speaker. Thirty one lettermen and monogram winners from Lou Signa Tech receive awards as the Tech eleven ends a strong season finishing with two early losses and six straight wins to share the Gulf States Conference title.

Rotary Buston Rotary Club Lou‘signa Tech Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys Landry Dallas New York Giants Tech Southeastern Lions Hammond

Ann Rasbury Recital Set for Thursday in Louisiana Tech Hall

Ann Rasbury of Ruston a 4.50 piano and elementary education major at Louisiana Tech will appear in recital Thursday January 12 at 8 pm in Howard Auditorium. Bill Madson of Shreveport will accompany. The program includes religious numbers by Dvorak and Bach, three German songs, and two arias from Gianni Schicchi and The.

Anne Rasbury Ruston Louisiana Tech Howard Auditor Bill Madson Shreveport Miss Rasbury Dvorak Bach Gianni Schicchi

Old Maid and the Thief to Close Tech Choir Season

Me notti presents Old Maid and the Thief with lighter selections by Hageman Head LaForge and Mopper in the final group Hudson assists with a Debussy selection Arabesque Miss Rasbury a Tech Choir and Band member has solo work at Grace Methodist and First Baptist churches

Menotti Hageman Head LaForge Mopper Hudson Debussy Arabesque Miss .Rasbury Tech O ‘Glee Grace Methodist Choirp Grace First Baptist

Jesuit star Pat Screen named Honorary Captain on All-America list

Jesuit High School New Orleans quarterback Pat Screen earned Honorary Captain honors on the Nations All-American High School Football team and has signed with Louisiana State University per local reports.

Pat Screen Jesuit High New Orleans L.S.U

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