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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

3

New Orleans Distinctive Says Paris Official

P C Dalbouze vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris said New Orleans is the most distinctive U S city visited. He spoke during a harbor inspection aboard the Hugh McCloskey with Mrs Dalbouze and noted port equipment and Mississippi waterfront plans as boosting river traffic. Accompanied by Consular Corps members and local business reps.

New Orleans United States P. C. Dalbouze Chamber of Commerce of Paris Dalbouze Dalhouze Consular Corps Andre Lafargue Emilien P. Bellot New Orleans Association of Commerce

Canada Britain dispute over damages in Im Alone case

Washington March 24 state department studies a new defense line in the Im Alone smuggling case proposing Britain rather than Canada be the damages claimant. The issue hinges on Canada's jurisdiction over ships outside territorial waters and the Dunphy vs Croft case before the Canadian Supreme Court.

Washington State Department Great Britain Canada Canadian Supreme Court Dunphy Gulf of Mexico United States Coast Guard George Wharton Pepper Supreme Course Dorothy M. Smart United States Giunada Britain

Famous English novelist Bennett dies in London

London march 27 famed English novelist Arnold Bennett died last night in London at age sixty five after a recent illness from typhoid fever. He wrote about thirty novels and more than a dozen plays, with a wide following in the English speaking world and among his personal friends and family.

London Arnold Bennett Winnensaaves Aid Playswright Hie Cone Bentett

Cotton Production Costs Per Pound Must Be Lowered

University agronomist figures show that spending per acre on fertilizer yields no extra return above 25 dollars per acre. The analysis argues for reduced production costs per pound to boost profit margins, emphasizing balanced fertilization and efficient practices.

Mie University Thas Orga Finn Sal

Fertilizer Use May Boost Cotton Profits Despite Low Prices

Cotton earns only 7 cents per pound at average costs, but higher yields per acre lower unit costs. With 3-4 bale per acre costs hit 10 cents, 1-2 bale 13 cents, and 1-4 bale 20 cents, so increasing yield through proper fertilizer can yield profit even with low market prices.

Louisiana Tech Social Clubs Announce 19 Initiations

Nineteen students have been initiated and 15 pledged to Greek letter fraternities and sororities at Louisiana Tech since the start of spring quarter. Lambda Theta led with seven initiates. Delta Phi Gamma six. Theta Kappa Nu three. Zeta Tau and Alpha Lambda Tau with three and one respectively. Several pledges and initiates are named, including members from Ruston, Winnfield, Jones, and nearby towns.

Louisiana Tech Qmera Kappa Lambda Theta Delta Phi Gamma Zeta Tota Theta Kappa Nu Alpha Lambda ‘Tau Zeta Lota Clara Nettie Hemler Mangham Louise Jackson Colfax Louise Cook West Monroe Enid Green Bastrop Lois Smith Coushatta Delta Pil Arcadia Alverne Colvin Dubach Ane Gladys Seconyers Hall Summitt Alpha Lambda Tau Howard Lindsay Winnfield Max Carrs Jena Herbert Russell Gerald Campbell Junction City McCarty Sikes W. C. Bowman City Knowles Tucker Wisner Henry Brewer Winn+ield Alva Robinson Ruston Don Waters Shreevport Det Keltner Monrow H. J. Hammett Jr. Ruston C. EB Tooke A. H. Hughes Canshatta J. C. Ellington Manghiam

Snow Covers Rocky Mountains as Spring Warmth Returns

Weekend blizzard battered the Rocky Mountains with fresh snow across Colorado Wyoming Montana and New Mexico. Sunday brought moderate temperatures in many areas. Reports describe fatalities among prairie state herders with several missing or injured. authorities continued search efforts for missing men amid harsh conditions.

Iansa City Rocky Mountains Prairie States Colorado Wyoming Montana New Mexico Charles Bueach Wis

Three Cub Bears Are Captured In Richland Forest

Three bear cubs are captured in Richland Forest near a wooded area. Observers note the cubs appeared about 50 days old and were described as suitable pets though experts warn against keeping wild young animals as pets. The adults may have remained nearby as the cubs were taken into custody for safety and study.

Richland Forest

Veterans' Loan Work To Be Up In Six Months

Veterans Administration officials said loan processing will be accelerated to under six months. The Bureau reported 403,000 checks totaling 1,571,291 applications received, with average loan figures rising as backlog work proceeds.

Cima Huston Hanes Ta Shalemeal Uae Maret

Fourth Rice Mill Fire Near Center Crowley

Crowley area records a fourth major rice ware house blaze in three months at the Hoffpaul Warehouse near Fstherwood eight miles west of Crowley. Losses run to 15,000 with 8,000 on building and 7,200 on rice. Fire crews from Crowley contained a second warehouse fire. Total local losses in three months tally around 906,000 across mills and warehouses plus earlier fires at Maxie Tata Rice Kaplan Meaux Brothers.

Crowley Hoffpaul Fstherwood Crowley Fire Department B. L. Smith Maxie Tata Rice Growley Loos Kaplan Meaux Brothers Warehouse Inclu Building

Notice of Thanks for Narvis Alexander Jr. Family

We express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved daughter Narvis. We thank the physicians and all who assisted in this sorrowful time. Mr and Mrs A J Alexander Jr and family express gratitude.

Narvis A. J, Alexander, Jr Pamily

Byrd Plans Another Polar Expedition

Admiral Richard E. Byrd, winner of the Langley gold medal, states he will pursue more polar exploration. He envisions further work in both Arctic and Antarctic regions, with future flights toward warmer areas and additional cold region exploration.

Stear Richard E. Byrd Langley Arctic Antarctic

$50 Offered Prisoners For Essay On Jails

March 26 article notes prisoners in New York’s 18 penal institutions invited to submit essays criticizing prison conditions for a cash prize. Commissioner Richard C. Patterson Jr. says inmates are closest to the issues and best suited to comment. The piece also mentions Mrs. J A Roane and Miss Louisa Rowe visiting Delhi as guests of Mr. and Mrs. D J Patterson.

Richard C. Patterson, Jr Commissioner of Correction Innaires New York J. A. Roane Louisa Rowe Delhi D. 3. Patterson

Peggy Anne To Host Big Egg Rolling Event

Peggy Anne is slated to host a large egg rolling event as Washington plans for March activities. The White Tulse prandetuideen are expected to mail invitations this week to all indicated participants.

Peggy Anne Washington Tulse Prandetuideen

First Lady Stakes Egg Roll Custom With Youth Groups

Washington children of rs like Année Hoover and Jesania Herbert will join hundreds of youngsters at the annual egg rolling event. Mrs Hoover plans folk dances by the Girl Scouts and community organizations as part of the celebration begun by the first lady two years ago.

Washington Ety Année Hoover Jesania Herbert White House

Mourning Egg Left by Hen Killed Here

Mrs. Young Harris at the Ruston Hotel possesses a foster egg extracted from a Rhode Island red hen. The solid black egg, found inside the chicken, puzzled her as it changed color from black toward a purple dyed Easter shade. Its contents, size, and shape appear normal.

Jonesboro man proud papa at 82 in new baby son

Shreveport La March 27 A proud papa at 82 describes J A Vance road contractor of Jonesboro La whose 28 year old wife has just given birth to a son named Joe Francis Vance The father grins at the arrival and notes that when the boy is 13 he will be a century old if both live that long

Shreveport J. A. Vance Jonesboro

Town of 3800 Pop Without Mayor or Council

Jackson Tennessee Bemis notes a private town of 3,800 residents lacks a mayor aldermen or city council yet retains a fire department paved streets utilities water and sewerage. The town is company owned with residents employed at a large bag factory and company owned homes bank laundry park and playgrounds. Schools are run by the state education department.

Jackson Tenn Bemis State Department of Education

Louisiana Tech schedules altered baseball and track meets

Louisiana Tech athletic officials announced changes to spring sport calendars. A two game baseball series with Mississippi College replaces last Friday and Saturday’s weather‑canceled games. A track double meet in Natchitoches is added for April 25, featuring Bull dog Bullpups and Normal Demons Imps, with dual meet format. Four diamond games against Centenary set for late April to May in Shreveport and Ruston, concluding the season. Additional college games list Millsaps, Mississippi College, and Birmingham Southern fixtures. Track schedule includes a dual meet with Southwestern, a district meet in Alexandria, and potential conference meet in Memphis.

MAC Louisiana Tech Mississippi College Tech Natchitoches Louisiana College Centenary Genta Shreveport Roston Gents Bulldogs Tech Diamond Centenary Techmen Jackson Miss Millsaps Clinton Birmingham Southern Southwestern Alexandria Memphis

Fragmentary OCR Item About Local Demons and Figures

The readable fragment references a group called demons and several others as figures in a local report. Specific names, places, dates, or events are not discernible from the text provided.

Easter Musicale to Grace Trinity Methodist Church

Trinity Methodist Church will present a sacred Easter musicale and pageant on Good Friday at 7:30 PM. The program, directed by Mrs. W. L. White and Mrs. Joe Perry, features choir members and Sunday School representatives with a Crucifixion and Resurrection theme and additional Easter observances. Miss Elva Leggett, home from Jonesboro where she teaches, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Leggett.

Trinity Methodist Church L. White Joe Perry Frs White Direcor Elva Leggett Jonesboro Cle. Leggett

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