Lincoln Parish Planters Loan Checks Arriving Quickly
J A Shealy, Lincoln Parish agent, says about 100 government seed loan checks have arrived from Memphis and 1000 loan applications filed. Offices in Rushton Choudrant Simsboro and Dubach report ample loans remain for late applicants as more checks arrive. Lincoln Parish ranks second in the state for repaying mortgaged crop loans, promising a strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shealy
Lincoln Parish
Memphis
James
Rusten
Choudrant
Simsboro
Dubach
Legion Drive nets $3500 in relief drive results
McFarland Post No 2 American Legion reports the four week unemployment relief drive exceeded expectations. More than $3500 in repair and construction work has been completed, with a score of men employed through the Legion Employment Agency on these jobs. Some work remains unfinished and additional projects may arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland Post No. 2
American Legion
Post
Legion Employment Agency
Ruston Men Attend Tax Payers Meet
Ruston men headed to Alexandria for the first general meeting of the Louisiana Taxpayers Association. Sam Ryer warned that taxes have risen to an average of 450 dollars per family annually. The group, formed January 7 1932 in New Orleans, aims to organize parish units to study local tax issues and plans to elect officers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Alexandria
Louisiana ‘Taxpayers’ Association
Glen L. Shadow
O. E. Hodge
Charles Gayne
S. L. Barksdale
G. A. Davis
T. L. James
B. H. Rainwater
Sam
Ryer
Louisiana Taxpayers’ Association
New Orleans
C. C. Sheppard
Central Lumber Company of
Clarks
E. Hodge
Louisiana
Ford V-8 unveiled as marvel of construction
Detroit April 6. The new Ford V-8 was shown to the public in 200 cities across the United States and Canada on March 31. Edsel B. Ford announced the date, stressing employment for 100,000 Ford workers and a nationwide network of 5,300 supplier plants. Henry and Edsel Ford expressed confidence in a business revival, and the engine is described as powerful yet simple, designed to fit the average pocketbook and built without focusing on cost. The company aims to start employment and proceed with production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States
Canada
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Organization
Ford
Henry
Edsel Ford
Night School Here April 7th in Ruston Chamber of Commerce
The Lincoln Parish agricultural school resumes Thursday night open forum discussions on local farm problems. A guest speaker will present Cotton Varieties as the main topic while promoters report large attendance in recent weeks and urge farm families to attend despite planting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish Agricultural School
Chamber of Commerce
Ruston
4 H Club Tour Ends With Miss Lillian O Neal
Miss Lillian O Neal concludes a tour of One 4 H Club last week and now meets with Home Demonstration Clubs after meeting the Dubach Club. She checks canning section readiness as Spring Vegetables are prepared for canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian O'Neal
Gan
Clarence Wall Found Guilty in Bank Robbery Case Here
Clarence Wall was found guilty as an accessory before the fact to rob the Bank of Choudrant. In the Third Judicial District Court Judge E L Walker presided. The verdict followed a Monday night session with jury polling and adjournment to Tuesday morning. Titler pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny, receiving concurrent sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wall
Bank of Choudrant
Third Judicial District Court
E. L. Walker
George Tiller
Earnest. Alexander
Mays
Titler
Ruston Men Defeat LSA In First Tech Golf Meet
In the season opener and Louisiana Tech’s first golf match, Ruston side wins 161-2 to 11-2 at Ruston course. Tech’s Jim Cole leads scoring with 76. Green of LSA shoots 77. Thurman adds 77 for Tech. Major Cole coaches since origin, signaling strong prospects for a golf program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
University Boys
Ruston Boys
Ruston
Jim Cole
Tech
Green
Jack Chambers
Vance Liddell
Cc. Clawson
Legislature OKs Billion Dollar State Budget Plan
The state legislature approved a borrowing of 1 065 171 dollars at a special session. The funds allocate 1 000 000 for Louisiana public schools, 65 000 for New Orleans Charity Hospital, and 171 000 for official expenses of Alvin O King during his lieutenant governorship under Huey P Long. George Wallace, secretary to Governor King, announced the approval on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin O. King
State Board of Liquidation
Louisiana
Crasns
Charity Hospital
Ehucy PB. Long
George Wiullace
King
Ross C Neill Working in Homer In Claiborne Parish
Ross C Neill clerk of court elect for a calling office term is working in the clerk of court office at Homer in Claiborne Parish doing extra duties before the term starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross C. Neill
Homer
Claiborne Parish
Car Load Cows Bought Here for South La
Officials of the Lincoln Parish Dairy Herd Improvement Association have secured an order for a car load of dairy cows with producing records of 300 pounds of butter fat or better. The South Louisiana buyer seeks tick free Lincoln Parish stock. County Agent J A Shealy and Frank S Price will receive information on cattle for sale and shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau Meeting Called by Lincoln Parish Secretary
T C Alexander local secretary of the Farm Bureau announced a 1:30 meeting for all Lincoln Parish Farm Bureau members at the courthouse in Ruston next Saturday afternoon Many immediate issues of interest to planters will be discussed focusing on marketing farm products and storage of crops Also noted the bureau’s work centers on farmer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Alexander
Farm Bureau
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Dubach Home Demonstration Club Meets
Dubach Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday afternoon with thirty two members present. Mrs. Grace Colvin, president, called the meeting to order. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Pauline Smith. Reports were given by several committees on foundation garments, beads purses and handkerchiefs as accessories to clothing, care of baby chicks, and care of the canning unit. A canning budget and weekly canning schedule were demonstrated. Motion carried to use some quilt show earnings to buy items for the canning room. Chocolate was served after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubach
Electric Shop Replaces Lay Brothers Manager C B Lay
The Electric Shop, under the management of C B Lay, replaces the old Lay Brothers firm. The store remains in the same building on East Mississippi Avenue and sells General Motors products including Frigidaires, Belco systems, and Philco radios. New models have been introduced this year and are attractively displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lay
Lay Brothers
East Mississippi Avenue
General Motors
Frigidaires
Belco System
Philco
Lancely Parish Farm Council Monthly Meet Set Soon
The Lancely Parish Farm Council will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at James Building in Ripston next Saturday afternoon. Secretary J. A. Shealy says the March meeting covered proper meat cutting and used freshly butchered meat to demonstrate handling. smoked and cured pieces will be brought to the April session to illustrate meat handling for the Live at Home program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancely Parish
Chamber of Commerce
James
Ripston
J. A. Shealy
Shewly
Farm Council
Gas fumes knock out staff and pupils at Pollard Guamine School
Two teachers and twelve pupils at Pollard Guamine School in Alexandria were unconscious for over an hour due to gas fumes in the basement. Principal G. Morris said a probable mix of natural sewer and oxide bases caused carbon monoxide exposure. victims were expected to recover with minor effects, per a physician who treated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
G. 8
Morris
Tuhe Seane
S. J. Henderson Quits Business Sale Announcement
The S. J. Henderson Company announces a quitting business sale beginning at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Henderson offers his entire stock at unheard of low prices as fixtures are set to be sold. Circulars have gone out across the parish and neighboring territory. a large crowd is expected to visit. The sale continues while stock lasts, with twenty five years of inventory offered at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Henderson
Henderson
House Occupied By J. F. Ward Burns
A house on Mayfield Avenue southwest of the residential area burned early Sunday. J. F. Ward occupant was away. fire origin unknown. Ruston fire department, outside city limits, laid 1100 feet of hose. blaze took about three hours to extinguish. furniture destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
J. F Ward
Mayfield Avenue
Ruston
Sherwood Rubinson Furlough Visit From Navy Service
Sherwood Kubinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Robinson, former Sibley residents, visited the community last week to see friends and relatives. Enlisted in the United States Navy for several years, he returned briefly on furlough. An unrelated note mentions the historic Sacher Hotel and Restaurant hosting a petition in Austria and Hungary.
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Sherwood Kubinson
Bir
Tne
Sacher
Austria and
Hungary
Rex Retulversiup
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Lincoln Parish Planters
Legion
Walter Hickman
Pryor
Oxta
Fles
Louisiana Girl
Vienna
Harriett Harris
Feazel Motor Co
Cotton Kingdom
South LA
Katrine Butler
Society
J. P. Norfleet
Ork
Lillian O'Nea
Soi
H. L. McKnight
Cooper
Farm Bureau Meet
Hico
Margie Broughton
Dennis McGee
Mrs. McCiee
Mr. McGee
C. B
J. F. Ward Burns
Sherwood Rubinson
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