Teachers in FERA program train at Centenary College
Fully 300 teachers in the adult education program of the FERA are receiving training at Centenary College in Shreveport. The three Louisiana sites for the federal program are Tulane, Xavier, and Centenary. The three week course is directed by F. K. White and Dr. Pierce Cline.
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FERA
Centenary College
Shreveport
Tulane University
Xavier University
New Orleans
F. K. White
Lake Charles
Pierce Cline
Centenary
Tulane
General Assembly
Tarpon Rodeo Begins as Anglers Tackle Grand Isle Waters
Scores of anglers started the Grand Isle tarpon rodeo today with competition running through Saturday. About twenty motorboats churned the waters around the historic island once linked to Jean LaFitte as fishermen pursue the elusive silver king under simple rules limiting line and helper count. The note recalls the first American passenger cruise around the world in 1910.
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Grand Isle
Jean LaFitte
The Story Of A Great Man Who Loved People
Will Rogers, born William Penn Adair Rogers on November 4 1879 in Oologah Oklahoma, grew up with Cherokee heritage and a stubborn dislike of school. He wandered from ranch life to South Africa Argentina and vaudeville before finding fame in New York and on Broadway, a loner at heart who became Americas unofficial jester and died beside Wiley Post while chasing adventure.
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Will Rogers
United States
Rogers
Will
Clem Vann Rogers
Elder Rogers
Oklahoma
William Penn Adair Rogers
Oologah
Rabbit
Kemper
Lone
Texas
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
San Francisco
Main Street
Broadway
Keith
Betty Blake
New York
Ziegfeld
Wiley Post
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Hope
Advertisements promote Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless remedy for malaria and a general tonic. It claims to destroy the malarial infection in the blood while building up blood with iron, available in 50c and $1 sizes, safe for children.
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Grove
Catahoula Planter Runs for Sheriff
In Catahoula parish G C Womack planter and business man enters the sheriff race. Incumbent Roy L Huff seeks reelection. W L Johnson to run for assessor again.J E Hodges Sr may seek clerk of court. George McGee may seek reelection for clerk. R H Finlay contemplates running for assessor.
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Harrisonburg
Catahoula Parish
G. C. Womack
Roy L. Huff
W. L. Johnson
J. E. Hodges
Jonesville
George McGee
R. H. Finlay
C. C. Finlay
Officers Installed By Legion At Homer
Homer is the setting as American Legion post No. 73 installs its year officers. C. B. Kitchens becomes post commander with C. A. Lay as first vice commander and O. M. Kerlin as second vice commander. Otis Ford is adjutant and Claude White serves as service officer. Brodie Pugh is chaplain and Herbert H. Watkins historian and publicity officer. B. E. Nelson chairs the membership committee.
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Homer
American Legion Post No. 73
C. B. Kitchens
C. A. Lay
O. M. Kerlin
Otis Ford
Claude White
Brodie Pugh
Herbert H. Watkins
B. E. Nelson
Plans to Build 15 More Homes at Wallace Ridge Camp
M C Foster of the rehabilitation administration said Wallace Ridge camp New Deal will add 15 houses using salvaged old lumber from Webb. If approved, the site will total 40 houses in the camp.
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Harrisonburg
M. C. Foster
Resettlement Division
The
Rehabilitation Administration
Wallace Ridge
North East Center of LSU Science Department Praised
Dean C C Calvert praises the North East Center of Louisiana State University science program as one of the best in the south. G G Albritton heads the department with assistant Kathryn Wolfe. The college offers bachelor of science work and a premedical track. Several local graduates attend LSU Medical School and perform well. Equipment is described as comprehensive and up to date.
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Northeast Center
Louisiana State University
South
C. C. Colvert
G. G. Albritton
Kathryn Wolfe
Albritton
University of North Carolina
Wolfe
Ohio State University
Louisiana State University Medical School
New Orleans
Calvert
Real Estate Transfers In Ouachita Parish
Real estate transfers recorded in Ouachita Parish show The People's Homestead and Savings Association selling to T John and Mrs Martha John a large Cooper and James subdivision lot for surrender of 50 fully paid shares worth 3000 dollars. Sidney Smith sold to W H May 1.5 acres in section 3 township 17 north range 3 east for 275 dollars. West Monroe State Bank sold to H D Williamson the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 21 with minerals excepted for 450 dollars.
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Ouachita Parish
People's Homestead and Savings Association
T. John
Martha John
Cooper and James
D. A. Breard, Jr
Monroe
Vendor Association
Sidney Smith
W. H. May
Township 17
West Monroe State Bank
H. D. Williamson
Phosphorescent Car Displayed by French Manufacturer
A French automobile maker exhibits a car that glows in the dark, visible at night from about a half mile away, showcasing a phosphorescent finish or lighting effect to aid night visibility.
Past International Presidents' Day Observed by Kiwanis
The Monroe Kiwanis club held a noon meeting at Hotel Virginia to honor Past International Presidents. Members impersonated former leaders and delivered two minute talks drawn from addresses at the San Antonio Kiwanis convention. Attendance contest planned to start September 15 and run two months.
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Monroe Kiwan's Club
Hotel Virginia
Kiwanis Educational Committee
Kiwanis
San Antonio
C. C. Calvert
Isaac Lemle
Hugh Wallace
Dale Lawhead
S. A. Moss
Bernard Biedenham
J. E. Walsworth
H. Flood Madison
Lawrence Pettit
F. K. Hirsch
Fred Williamson
Kiwanis Education Committee
Kiwanian
Y's Men's Club Addresses Mexico Experience
The Y's Men's Club met at Bernstein country place near DeSiard road. J S Washburn of Central Savings Bank shared experiences from Mexico, describing peon poverty beside Mexico City splendor and noting poor highways outside the city. He showed the Sleeping Lady painting and discussed auto travel limitations. M C Enright attended and Bennie Swayze was introduced as a new member.
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Y's Men's Club
Bernstein Country Place
DeSiard Road
J. S. Washburn
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Mexico
Mexico City
Washburn
M. C. Enright
Bennie Swayze
Negro Reports Suitcase Stolen From Residence
Lester Redgel reported to police that a suitcase containing clothing was stolen from his residence at 118 South Twenty-third Street. The bag included a linen suit an extra coat a pair of overalls shoes and sex.
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Lester Redgel
South Twenty-third Street
Welcome events mark Louisiana Tech fall term kickoff
Ruston Louisiana August 22 Special Programs to welcome freshmen and adjust to college life at Louisiana Tech open the fall semester September 16. An assembly at 9 am features President Bond and student leaders followed by English testing and adviser meetings. A social and mixer cap the day with additional activities planned through September 18.
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Ruston
Louisiana Tech
E. S. Jenkins
G. W. Bond
Jack Thigpen
Louise Brown
Oak Ridge
Tech
W. B. Jordan
Mel Rouge
Tech Y. M. Cc. A
Alma Burk
W. L. Mitchell
Tech “Y
Freshman Week Plans Likely at Ruston Campus
The campus expects all freshmen on site during opening week with faculty and student entertainment organized by a Cas' while dates are not yet finalized. Drug stores plan receptions for football players as part of welcoming activities.
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Ruston Theaters
Studen
Driveway Widening Underway At Louisiana Tech
In Ruston Louisiana on August 22 the U shaped driveway in front of the administration building is being widened by about three feet. The Louisiana State Highway Commission handles the work while the college supplies most materials.
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Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana State Highway Commission
College
Business Booming With Tech Extension Service
Louisiana Tech extension division reports strong activity this summer with resident students away. Director D G Armstrong notes 203 students currently taking courses by mail, supplementing numerous students who recently completed correspondence studies.
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Ruston
Louisiana Tech
D. G. Armstrong
Clayton Woman Injured When Truck Hits Horse
Miss Carmen Farmer of Clayton is recovering in Ferriday hospital with a broken leg and other injuries after a horse she rode was struck by a truck. The incident stems from the local accident noted in Ferriday Louisiana and dated August 22.
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Ferriday, la
Carmen Farmer
Clayton
Ferriday Hospital
One-Night Relief For Athlete's Foot Ad
The parasite attacking the feet between the toes causes itching and inflammation. Tetterine is promoted as a quick soothing cure that heals skin and prevents recurrence. A money back guarantee applies if not satisfied with results from any drug store.
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