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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1930

Page

5

Medals Arrive For N La High School Rally

Medals and ten trophies totaling 201 items will be awarded at the North Louisiana Rally on April 11 and 12. Plans underway for the seventh annual Louisiana Tech literary and athletic meet. Major J P Cole announces donors include Ruston First National Bank A H Henderson T L James Co Ruston State Bank Ruston Hardware and Furniture Ruston Chamber of Commerce City of Ruston Ruston Golf Club and others.

North Louisiana Louisiana Tech J. P. Cole Ruston Ruston First National Bank Cole A. H. Henderson T. L. James and Company Ruston State Bank Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company Shields Ruston Chamber of Commerce E. Hodge The Hodge Lumber Company Marbury Drug Company Ruston Golf Club

Public Health Officials Visit Ruston Today

Public health officials Dr. McMillin and Dr. C. V. Aikin will tour Lincoln Parish Thursday with Dr. R. H. Allen. They will conduct clinics at Choudrant Hico Hillcrest Eastland Dubach and Tech Training schools and attend a 7:45 p.m. conference at the Ruston Lincoln sanitarium with local doctors to report findings on eye disease and trachoma.

R. H. Allen Lincoln Parish Allen McMillin U. S. Public Health Service V. Aikin Bureau of Public Health Administration For Louisiana Choudrant Hico Hillcrest Eastland Dubach Tech Ruston- Lincoln Sanitarium

Four Churches Plan Fifth Sunday Joint Services

Four Protestant congregations the Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Temple Baptist and First Baptist announced a new week of services beginning April 13 each held in their own churches with pastors leading. Pastor S E McFadden said high pressure evangelistic campaigns have declined in appeal to large audiences and the move signals a shift in approach.

The Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Temple Baptist First Baptist S. E. McFadden Presbyterian Church McPadden Ubermiasses

Windows Out of Date Vision in Home Comfort

A fragment from Wonan's Home Companion projects a future where houses lack traditional windows. Air is drawn in by duets and circulated in precisely safe conditions for human use, reflecting a speculative era of architectural and environmental design.

Sheriff Deputies Serving Sermons To Next Term Of Jury

Deputies in the parish sheriff s department are busy today serving summonses for witnesses to appear in cases set for the next regular term of the parish jury convening Monday April 7 according to Sheriff A J Thigpen The sheriff noted that jury work would be very light President Hoover is finding that not every talk of patronism means an unwillingness to join the federal payroll

Sheriff's Deputies A. J. Thigpen

Health clinic specialists to visit Lincoln parish schools

Lincoln parish health unit and Lincoln parish school board plan parish wide health program. Dr. McMillin and Dr. Aikin visit Choudrant and Eastland Ruston schools with Superintendent Campbell and Dr. Allen. A parish medical society meeting at Ruston sanitarium will review health conditions after the tour. Other visits set for Dubach Hica Simsborn and Hillcrest. In Hammond four year old daughter of J Q Hinson dies in accidental shelling incident at home.

H. L. Campbell Lincoln Parish R. H. Allen McMillin United States Public Health Service C. V. Aikin Public Health Administration For Louisiana Choudrant Eastland Ruston Lincoln Parish Health Unit Parish School Board Parish Medical Society Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium Dubach Hica Simsboro Hillcrest

Knott Seeks Highway and School Funded Reforms in Louisiana

Senator R B Knott of Ruston visits Monroe detailing three core aims for the upcoming legislature highway program tax eradicat ion and a proposed equalization fund for schools. He notes chatter of an impeachment effort but believes lawmakers will avoid it.

Louisiana R. B. Knott Ruston Monroe Knott

Gulf Coast Oil Reserve Seen at Ten Billion Barrels

Donald C Huston told the fifteenth nominal convention of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists that the Gulf Coast supply totals about 10 000 000 000 barrels and would take around 45 years to exhaust. He warned the period could extend longer, with paying quantities expected for at least that span. The New Orleans gathering drew over 800 delegates and registrations ran about 20 percent above expectations.

New Orleans Lae Donald C. Huston American Association of Petrul_ tun Creologists

Allen Barksdale Camp Organized by Sons of Confederate Veterans

The Allen Barksdale Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was organized Tuesday night with 28 charter members. John P. Graham elected Commander. H L Campbell first lieutenant commander. C E Tooke second lieutenant. Sam L Barksdale adjutant. other officers named. Charter members include Sam L Barksdale D S Calhoun Marvin T Green H L McKnight Allen Barksdale and many more.

Allen Barksdale Sons of Confederate Veterans John P. Graham H. L. Campbell C. E. Tooke Sam L. Barksdale Charles C. Goyne M. H. Folk, Jr W. S. Rutledge H. L. McKnight Sanders Baskin Seargent T. A. Green C. E. Gilbert Sons of Veterans Third Judicial District D. S. Calhoun Marvin T.green Max Bradley B. Roberts W. E. McBride J. B. Kendall W.S

New Members Initiated by Greek Groups at Louisiana Tech

About one hundred Ruston Boy Scouts left for Monroe for the Merit Badge Exposition sponsored by the Monroe Rotary Club. Twenty five students were recently initiated by three Greek-letter groups at Louisiana Tech, including Kappa Gamma Psi, Delta Phi Gamma, and Lambda Theta, with several members named from Ruston and nearby towns.

Ruston Monroe Ouachita Valley Council Rotary Club I. Baer Scouts Ouachita Valley Louisiana Tech Kaypal Gamma Psi Delta Bhi Gama Lambda ‘Theta Kappa Gamma Psi Kendall Hearne Fred Savoie Crowley Charles Tooke Delta Phi Gamma Ceare Uy Payne Durham Winnsboro Ava Eldred Alexandria Mable May J Blanche May Laurine Chase Chase Alta Stephens Darnell Ethel Cole Sikes Annie Laurieryan Delhi Beth Pardue Hilda Gray Summerfield Marjorie Jones Lambda Theta Arline Petty Gurline Williams Gibsland Leila Mitchell Miriam Smith Dee Ridder Kathleen Fletcher

Chicago Snow Bound Village After Worst Blizzard In 50 Years

Chicago marked by a historic blizzard that dumped heavy snow and halted much of city transit. Streetcars trains and buses were largely useless. 19 inches fell, 26,000 workers struggled to clear streets as the snowbound village status persisted. Debris, stranded workers, and closures affected daily life across the metropolis and surrounding areas. Mrs. O Hare Foltz, 34, was found frozen to death near Independence School in Charleston, Illinois, after attempting to reach the school with her sons missing the previous day. The storm shifts toward Colorado and Nebraska as weather officials forecast improving conditions for tomorrow.

Chicago Middle West Midwest Charleston O'Hare Foltz Oakland Independence School Chichaga ATL Resaden Tink Wistriets Sebooh Aiwihir Blieard

Deputy Sheriff Recovers Prisoner From West Monroe

Deputy Sheriff Guy Braswell went to West Monroe early today to bring back Willie Archie a Black man accused of systematically borrowing money and promising repayment. Archie was arrested in Ouachita City by Chief Hammons who notified Sheriff Thigpen.

Guy Braswell Sheriff's Department West Monroe Willie Archie Archie Quachita City Hammons Sheri Thigpen

Second Dairy Lecture Given By Local Men

The second chamber of commerce dairy school session led by County Agent J. Ad Shealy and Professor R. L. Reese drew a good crowd despite poor weather. Lectures on feeds that can be grown locally and balanced rations for the dairy cow aimed to improve cow care and dairy industry knowledge in the region. Attendees listed include M. A. Knotts, G. B. McDonald, Lasker Mitchell, Hal Posey, R. T. Moore, S. L. Cole, Dan Spencer, W. L. Ponder, L. Dekrevse, J. Griffin, Jack Ritchie, Dee Clinton, L. O. Gahagan, N. McDonald, J. S. Summersill, T. A. Green, G. H. Rainwater, F. S. Price, J. A. Shealy, and R. Reese.

Chamber of Commerce Dairy School J. Ad Shealy R.L. Reese Agricultural Department of Louisiana Peek James Building Shealy Professor Reese Aimar M. A. Knotts G. B. McDonald Lasker J Mitchell Ilal Posey R. T Moore 8. L. Cole Dan Spencer W. L. Ponder L. €. Dekrevse Oj. Griffin Jack Ritchie Dee Clinton L. OQ. Gahagan N. McDonald J. S. Summersill T. A. Green Ig. HH. Rainwater F. OS. Price J. A. Shealy

Tick Eradication Bill Endorsed by Regional Groups

Endorsement appears near certain for the tick eradication bill backed by the North Louisiana Tick Eradication Association the Southwest Louisiana Tick Eradication Association and the State-Wide Tick Eradication Committee The measure said to have broad support will be introduced at the opening of the forthcoming legislature Officials from the three bodies reported in Minden and Delhi meetings that executives and citizens favored a vigorous campaign to ensure passage statewide.

North Louisiana Southwest Louisiana A. H. Henderson J. McKnight Minden Vony- Tilleeimen Aid Citvens Ao Binitlar Lela Delhi Lhebi Mander

New Orleans Sanitation Reform Aims for City Parity with Major Cities

A proposed ordinance seeks to upgrade garbage collection and disposal in New Orleans to modern standards, aiming for parity with large cities. The measure outlines expanded sanitation operations, improved waste handling, and stronger enforcement, reflecting efforts to elevate city services and public health.

New Orleans New Oulewis Ean Slike Tata Ecoletion Syatera New Urhans Gordidsssen Cote Phischey Aa Ptuydtles Cleeel Wiese

Annual Father and Son Banquet Held at Choudrant School

The Smith Hughes Agricultural High School in Choudrant held its annual Father and Son banquet in the domestic science department. About 60 fathers sons and visitors attended. Principal J W Shoffner acted as toastmaster and Mrs J W Shoffner plus Miss Thelma Hood oversaw serving with pupils from Hood in home science training. Guests included School Board member J H Frasier County Agent J A Shealy and Ruston chamber of commerce official H L MeKnighted.

Smith Hughes Agricultural High School of Choudrant J. W. Shoffner Thelma Hood Prince Terry Fred Emory W. HK. Smith Lannie Parnell Marley Lee Farris Meek Corkle Clayton Calhoun Everett Farmer Jessie Aulds Willis Cady Ira Lee Hammons Leon Baker O. W. Hogan Russell Terry Miller Banks Leon Hammons John Willie Smith Clyde Campbell Lionel Whitman

Tick Eradication Bills Discussed by Louisiana Groups

A. H. Henderson and H. L. McKnight led executive committee meetings in Delhi and Minden to review the tick eradication bill drafted by statewide regional associations. They aim to organize actions ahead of the legislature's six week reconvening to push for passage.

Conservation workers to visit Lincoln parish schools

A letter to Lincoln parish Superintendent TH. L. Campbell from state conservation commissioner Robert Mitestri announces visiting conservation specialists will come Thursday and Friday with programs at parish schools. Mrs BV Cottman Miss Tita Gundelore and New Orleans bureau reps will present lectures and reels for public viewing to showcase department work. Superintendent Campbell will accompany the visitors to the parish and public groups are invited to learn about conservation.

TH. L. Campbell Lincoln Parish Robert §. Mitestri Bv, Cottman Tita Gundelore New Orleans Champbell Ulead

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N. LA Hoover Hammond Mar J. Q. Hinson Here Sen R.B. Knott Monroe News- Star Gulf Coast Buston la. Tech Middlewest W. Monroe C. Off Dairy School Anti-Tick Association Smith Hughes Agricultural School At North la Ass'n Southwest Lincoln Tian Diuat
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