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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

7

Fifth Sunday Bible Class Meeting In Rust with Dr Sullivan

An audience of 210 men attended the regular fifth Sunday joint meeting of the Federated Men's Bible classes of Rust and Trinity Methodist Church in the James Building at 9 45 am with Dr J McGruder Sullivan of Millsaps College Jackson Mississippi as speaker He spoke on Life stressing divine influence and that man is created governed and guided by a power planning an afterlife The turnout pleased officers including W B Hale T H Mills S W Morrison and S L Cole The group emphasized interclass ties and loan programs with farmers receiving about 16000 for food seed and fertilizer loans and most applicants receiving subsequent checks The comment praised Federal aid as beneficial to the community and farmers seeking a record crop

Federated Men's Bible Classes Rust Trinity Methodist Church James Building J. McGruder Sullivan Millsappi College Jackson Mississippi Sullivan Tesling S. W. Morrison S. L. Cole Bfe Aind Abbot Individu Tatum Tatun

Local Boy Dies After Operation At Hospital Here

Funeral services were held Sunday at Douglas church for Rev. Barr a 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Barr of this city who died at Ruston Local sanitarium Saturday night after an appendicitis operation. Pastor H M Johnson led the service with pallbearers from classmates. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister.

Douglas Church Barr Walter Barr eMe Ruston-Lhcaln H. M. Johnson Trinity Methodist Church Young Barr Willcrist Grammar School Methodist Epworth League

Companionate Divorce Wins Court Approval

A San Francisco court grants a compassionate divorce to Maud F E Coleman and her husband Coleman. Custody of a 11 year old daughter and a 9 year old son awarded to Maud with the family property and finances to be settled by a future agreement. The ruling preserves a semblance of family life for the children's welfare.

San Francisco Superior Court Wharii Maud FE Calwnan Tier Fay Coleman Sulesmyats Colemans Thei Jamie Althodels Huaiaye Tide Dei

Simsbore Office Returns Completed Applications

Fragmented OCR notes describe Simsbore and Stowborn ward three offices returning blanks used for parish provisions. References to Sunspura Aden and Kuelin parish offices appear amid unclear lines about chairs and financial or eligibility forms.

Sunspura Afgiete Aden Pritesat Stowborn Patuar Kuelin Lilig

Miss Stone To Hold Meeting On Wednesday

The One Siinshero home demonstration club organized by Miss Sophia Stone will meet at the community hall with high school participation. A clothing exhibit and discussion on garment ideas will open the program, with continued chats and a contest judged on merit and suitability.

Miss Stone Mise Sophia Stone Parid Mare Ativan Atete Cammuni Quchiborinim Lonistare State University Cabfon Eich Bibles Ulrrselay Meebers

Two Shreveport People Hurt In Car Smashup

A car crash near Ruston injures two residents of Shreveport while a family is involved. The wreck occurs west of Ruston near the Drag hotel area, with names and relationships listed among those affected. The report notes injuries and the ongoing investigation by local authorities.

Shreveport Derry Siulerei Tinitii Mari de Peery

Local Women Return From Convention

A Ruston delegation of Trinity Baptist Church auxiliaries returned from Baton Rouge where they attended the annual state meeting of the Methodist Women's Missionary society. Key addresses included topics by W. Pitkin and Miss Elizabeth Claiborne, with devotionals led by Mrs. Lipscomb. Officers for the coming year were named: M rs. M. Callens, president. Mrs. W. H. Martin, vice president. Mrs. George Brown, secretary. J. B. Carre, treasurer. The 1932 convention was awarded to New Orleans.

Ruston Trinity Pred Adams Morton Kavanaugh Ada Thompson Louella Warren Baton Range Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Asay Am O W. Lipscomb M. Callens Monroe W. H. Martin Plain Dealing George Brown New Orleans J. B. Carre

Man Kills Himself As His Car Stalls in Mud

Wombrider New Jersey March 29 Joseph Chotosh 22 drove his automobile from the garage Sunday and became stuck in mud. His mother and sister could not budge the car. He drew a revolver and shot himself dead Hollie said his temper was to blame. The tragedy occurred as neighbor John Oner 2 arrived with a tow attempt.

Ruston High Cage Quintet Presented Letter Sweaters

Seven members of the Ruston high Lug basketball team were presented with letter sweaters at yesterday morning chapel. Hermie Williamson officialised the awards and spoke briefly, marking their first time in the school’s sports honors.

Ruston Hi School Ruston High Evdent Couth Hermie Williamson Inoheoner Sevel Whmets

Bearcat athletics honor sweaters and letters for 1950s season

The Bearcat basketball team awarded sweaters and letters to players after a successful season that surpassed the .500 mark. They contended in the North Louisiana tournament until quarterfinal elimination by Breck Springs, the champions. Aside from Ben Hodde and Jack Campbell, the remaining lettermen eligible next winter are Ward Nelson, Brooks Bradford, Red McMahon, Bill Mitchell, and Harper Willis.

Tory Bearcat Cats Brech Springs Ben Hodde Jack Campbell Hodde Hodde and Campbell Ward Nelson Brooks Bradford Red” McMahon Bille Mitchell Harper Willis

Study Course for Baptists Ends Sunday

The B Y. P. A. study and training course at Temple Royuist church concluded Sunday with fifty three taking the examination and twenty six more possibly pursuing certificates. Directors Buckner and Miss Hazel Smelly reported strong attendance, varied lectures, and plans to enroll nonmembers as a church outreach.

Temple Royuist W. S. Buckner Hazel Smelly J. D. Carroll G. CG. Odom J. B. Carroll

Young Aswell Declines Run for Congress in Louisiana

James B. Aswell Jr., son of the late Louisiana representative, announced he will not seek to succeed his father. Gov. Huey P. Long said a special election may be called for May 12 to fill the unexpired term in the Eighth District. Aswell, 25, said he found no record of a poll tax and chose not to run, planning to return to the Louisiana farm he inherited.

Washington James B. Aswell, Jr Louisiana Young Rawel Hey P. Long Haa Aswell Louigana

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