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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
7
A Iowa State University column reviews a cattle feeding study showing fast gaining calves excel when fed a production-testing ration and compared with slow gainers. The research tracked 90 days of initial growth and a six month fattening phase, noting stillbestrol additives increased live weight gains by about 85 pounds per steer and enhanced breeding potential.
Bridal shower honors Miss Fonda at Weldon Baptist church. Twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Léo Roy Nutt on April 21 at a local clinic. Community visits include SMU student Dortald Autrey in Dallas and trips by dozens of residents to Chicago, Baltimore, and Arkansas. Furloughs, births, and anniversaries feature alongside club and church events across Garnice, Farmerville, Ponchartrain, and surrounding areas.
Henry G. Riser J R Tuberville of Riser Road passed away at his home last week. A World War I veteran, he belonged to Disabled American Veterans Bill Ashley Riser Chapter No. 37 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Burt Parnell Past No. 3615. The community offers sympathy to his family.
The article explains how extra gain in fast growing steers adds value. An 80 pound advantage yields about $20, feed costs rise $8, net $12 per steer. Dividing by 400 pounds gives about $3 per hundredweight as the extra value. It argues producers should build reputations to attract repeat buyers.
The column reports on community life with named residents on Riser Road and nearby areas. It mentions W T Lowe preparing for fall basketball, Judy Nelson’s appendectomy in Monroe, garden improvements after light showers, and Mrs W N Dotty Ladner resuming half days at the Clinic under Dr Bill Kimblet’s guidance. It also notes a Ruston Presbyterian church election and a repaint of the Risor Road sigh.
Dubach High hosts a Glee Club concert Monday night May 8 at 7 30 pm tickets available from glee club members. Also scheduled events include a Thursday through Saturday baseball tournament with 11 teams, a Friday softball game against Bernice, a piano recital by Mrs Woodson's pupils, and district 3B baseball championship claim.
Mr and Mrs Spears purchase the former home of Mr and Mrs Matt May in Simsboro. The Robersons with daughter Kristy will move to Vetville in Rustory as Mr Roberson attends La Tech. Guests included the Smarts from Nashville and the Strain and Jackson families from Shreveport Baton Rouge. The group attended a plaque unveiling for Rev W T Strain and Rev Edwards in the Baptist church.
Miss Dezzie McFarland recu perating nicely after surgery at Ruston hospital last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis had a pleasant surprise when their son-in-law C. B. Owen of Youngstown Ohio, a pilot for Youngstown Sheet and Tube, flew company executives to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas then called them from El Dorado for a lunch visit. Several local families, including the Hartwicks and Brasheres, visited relatives and friends in Monroe and Dubach, while Charles Williamson suffered a stroke and is at Notris Booth Clinic Farmerville. Mrs. Bob Hartwick, Mrs. John Tom Savage, and others made domestic trips and camped trips with church groups. Mrs. Leggett recovering well after illness, and gatherings centered on Wexler Leggett and family in Monroe and Dubach visits.
Mr and Mrs Marl Mequire welcome home son Sam Mequire after air corps service in Mavigor Wise. Mrs A J Corbett returns after weeks with son C A and family in Morgan City. Miss Giron Callabon moves into new home. Kenneth Alexander and children Gale Tommy or Larry spent weekend with Me and Mrs TC Alesiarer. Nobles and Viela Valbot hosted dinner at Mops Darrett. Jewell Bell visited G D Maddens Sunday. Curtis Cole drove to Bastrop to see brother Claude Howard hospitalized for back injury. Mrs L I Turner of Irving Texas visiting husband Mr Turner at Gus T Rateliff home. Mr Turner works on new super highway. Rev Thomas Windson of Simsboro Baptist conducts revival at Barnett Springs Church this week with Lois Murphy Arcaclift as morning speaker and Alvin Odom evening speaker. Mrs May Tucker visited ill brother Fred Alexander in Ruston. Vernon Gosdin of Spring Hill visited his mother Lillie Mac Gosdin.
Dubach High won the 3-B baseball tournament title by defeating Quitman 4 to 1. Sophomore John Jeffcoat earned his 13th win, Mickey Davis hit a two run homer, Eron Cooper added a homer, Lavonne Brown started, and Arnold Ramsey took the loss. Dubach set a 21 5 season mark and plans games with Ouachita High tonight and West Monroe Saturday in Dubach at 7:30.
The column records Derrick Bretecf land activities on Vernon highway near Kavanaugh land with a second clay well, along with Home Demonstration Club meeting details and multiple community notices. It lists sympathy messages for J R Tuberville, local visit updates, church remarks, and residents’ family news across Ruston, West Monroe, Farmerville, and nearby areas.
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