Austin High Bearcats Race Toward Rally With Dual Teams
Austin High School fields track and baseball squads preparing for the West Louisiana rally at Louisiana Tech next weekend. Coach Horace Williamson leads both programs, lining up a seasoned varsity mix as ineligible players limited baseball strength. The probable lineup includes Whitey Hilburn, Ben Hodde, Jack Thigpen, and others with Lane Rinehart and Bob Ayers as pitchers. Candidates from baseball may bolster track events, with several sprinters and distance runners shaping a joint team for upcoming meets. The article also notes yield results from agricultural trials and disinfectant effects on potatoes, data attributed to Dr. Martin.
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Austim High School
Finishing Tech
Yeorth Louisiana High School
Louisiana Tech
Horace Williamson
Bearcats
Cats
Williamson
Pall Hawks
Francis Sessums
Dallas Duck
Jack Baker
Lane Rinehart
Bob Ayers
Jack Campbell
J. 8. Griffin
James Gouslin
Hal ‘Posey
Wilbur Reagar
Marcus Lott
Milton Willis
J. E. Carnegie
Joe Pankey
Mixon Chandler
Wilbur Stevens
Fred Sanders
Baxter Colvin
Truman Green
Wife of Boyd Is Buried in Baton Rouge
Mrs Annie Fuqua Boyd aged 72 died at the Boyd home on the old LSU campus after years of illness. Survived by husband, three daughters, two sons, a brother General Fuqua, seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St James Episcopal Church with Magnolia Cemetery interment beside Governor Fuqua.
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Baton Rouge
Annie Fuqua Boyd
Louisiana State University
Boyd
University
Louisiana
James O. Fuqua
Henry L. Fuqua
Stephen Ogden Fuqua
St. James Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Fuqua
General Fuqua
R. C. Howell
Nogales
Ariz
J. E. Pitcher
Minden
W. M. Grayson
Overton
Disinfectant Added To Fertilizer Boosts Crop Yields
Pathologist Willan Murti reports at the American Phytopathological Society meeting that disinfectant additives to fertilisers significantly increase disease resistance and yield in potatoes. Over five years tests with lime, mercury compounds, and organomercury blends show enhanced rhizodermal activity and root uptake in soil.
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Swat
Tr Willan Ff
Lane paving popular now in districts
The drive to provide year round pavement gains traction across rural areas with contracts and plans for miles of single lane concrete roads. Vermilion county Illinois adds five miles to reach about 200 miles of 10 foot pavements, while Champaign county adds seventeen and a half miles to the existing 136 miles. Other states and counties, including Missouri and Texas, expand similar schemes to serve 100 to 1 500 daily traffic safely and affordably.
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Vermilion County
Champaign County
Vermilion
Bay County
Mich
Pierce County
Wash
Elizabeth City
Iroquois
Morgan and Henry Counties
Harford County
Missouri
State
Delaware
Texas
Forrest Fisher
Til
Secondary Roads Need The Backbone Of Our Highway System
The piece argues the United States has three million miles of roads with most unimproved, urging rapid development of secondary farm to market roads using local materials to avoid debt. It emphasizes the backbone role of affordable, passable farm roads and nationwide primary arteries for complete highway evolution.
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United States
Auuerica
Summer Camp Enrollment Open for Lincoln Parish
Chorge L. Nicol announces enrollment for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Beauregard near Alexandria. The June 12 to July 11 session is open to boys over seventeen, with all expenses paid by the U S government. Enrollment already meets Lincoln parish quota, with more possible.
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Chorge L. Nicol
United States Army
Citizens
Seasion
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Nicol
Lincoln Parish
United States
United States War Department
Win One Class Meets in First Baptist Parlors
A Win One Class gathering at the First Baptist church featured cohosts Mrs. G C Latimer Mrs Charles Mabry and Mrs John Bolin with Easter decor and flowers. Enthusiastic speakers outlined future improvements and cooperative meetings with Bible classes from other churches planned for the fifth Sunday, followed by a salad course for attendees and visitors.
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First Baptist Church
G. C. Latimer
Charles’ Mabry
John Bolin
Bam May
R. H. Brooks
Allen
Norman McDonald
D. D. Lomax
Jane Davidson
J. B. Thompson
Roy Swanson
George Lansing
Eleanor May
Dick Thompson
Dorm Clinghan
Hal Posey
C. G. Neilson
J. A. Jemison
Eva Grambling
Sam May
W. W. Davis
John Thurman
FI l L. Campbell
Ardis Marbury
Lucile Spinks
Willis ‘Taylor
Building codes key to preventing costly Nye collapse
The piece argues that weak construction laws and builder complacency drive regional destruction. It cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters urging uniform codes and notes European cities prosper from strict standards, urging American cities to adopt similar measures to prevent further waste and loss.
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United
National Board of Fire
Cresi
Sud
Howl
America
Fireproof homes and fire-trap buildings menace communities
The piece argues about building fireproof homes and avoiding fire-trap structures that threaten property. It cites Chicago and San Francisco fires and Berkeley’s disaster to illustrate the danger, noting widespread dry fields and a claimed half billion dollar annual fire waste as a near-inevitable issue.
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Hichey
Iil
Chicago
San Francisco
Berkeley
California
Calendar Readjustment Proposal for World Nations
A report from The World Calendar Association urges Congress to back an international calendar reform. It details a 13 month plan with four 91 day quarters, each starting on Sunday. Year end adds a Year Day double Saturday, with Leap Years every four years to maintain balance.
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Congress
Senate
House
World Calendar Association
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Society Woman Becomes Business Head After Discovery
Mrs. Annette Rodgers Jennings, once a society socialite, discovered a universal grease remover that vanishes stains instantly from silk and georgette. She left high society to head a factory office where workers produce the product she created, calling it a much needed invention.
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Annette Rodgers Jennings
Mrs. Rodgers
Mrs. Jennings
Independent
Wola
Rev Jenkins to Hold Revival at Church of God Here
Rev Benjamin A Jenkins, a Baltimore native and Anderson Bible Bene-minary graduate, will begin a revival at the Church of God on Monday night April 1. He is described as a strong soloist and preacher. the public is invited to attend.
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Jenkins of
Anderson
Church of God
Benjamin A Jenkins
Anderson Bible Beminuary
Church of God Munday Oigit
Jenkins
Baltimore
Maryland
Holy Weeks Subject For Chapel Talk
Reverend McFadden spoke at Louisiana Tech chapel on Holy Week events, outlining Christ’s week before the crucifixion with references to Caldwell and Union Theological Seminary. He connected daily actions to biblical themes, noting Judas’ betrayal and the guards’ illegal night trial, and highlighted the historical delivery of his remarks.
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E. McFadden
la. Tech
KE. McFadden
First Presbyterian Church
Louisiana Tech
McFadden
Christ
Eugene Caldwell
Union Theological Seminary
Jesus
Jerusalem
Bethany
Martha
Mary
Temple
Judas
Gethsemene
Increased Use of Cotton Spreads Through New Association
A newly formed Atlanta based group, the Increased Use of Cotton Association, aims to boost cotton use and develop new textile applications. Harry D. Wilson leads as president with Odenheimer of New Orleans as executive chair. J. E. McDonald and Harold C. Booker hold vice president and secretary treasurer posts. Members span several southern states, with a one dollar membership fee. An advisory committee will be set for each state as the group organizes nationwide.
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Association For the
Atlanta
Harry D., Wilson
Odenheimer
New Orleans
Wilson
J. E. McDonald
Austin
Tex
Harold C. Booker
Columbia
Eugene Talmadge
J. C. Horton
Jackson
Miss
Burl Page
Little Rock
Ark
J. W. Shealy
S P. Storrs
Montgomery
Ale
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Oklahoma
Florida
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Southern cotton association aims to push net weight sales
Officials of the new association plan an early conference with Secretary Hyde and southern congress members to press for net weight cotton sales. They expect strong support from the South and the nation as they organize the group with vigor to boost use of the South’s chief money crop.
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Otantes
Po Een
Hyde
Congress
South
Association
Witherspoon Addresses Ruston Kiwanis Luncheon
Col. PF M Witherspoon lieutenant governor of the North Louisiana Kiwanis district spoke at the Ruston club luncheon. He urged cooperation to sponsor a Shreveport congress bringing U S business leaders to boost the region out of depression and inaugurate a new business season. Local merchants and guests including C E Faulk Jr and Don Danna attended. a quartet performed as committees were named and the meeting adjourned.
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Col
PF. M. Witherspoon
North Louisiana
C. E.faulk, Jr
Ruston Leader
Ruston
Don Danna
Leader
Children with heart disease can work in many jobs
A ten year study by the cardiac vocational guidance service of the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association found that children with heart disease largely remain in school without long absences and can pursue varied light occupations. Measles and other diseases show strong improvement. Pennsylvania plans to raise mothers assistance funds to expand relief amid unemployment.
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Cardiac Vocational-Guidance Service
New York Tuberculosis and Health Association
In &&S
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Pennsylvania
PC. A
Public Charities Association) Herald of Philadelphia
Wives chase room for more turnibure in homes
A lighthearted reflection notes wives endlessly seeking space for new furniture. The quip frames domestic life with humor about clutter and household choices.
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Martin
George L. Nicol
Tech
Eloise Sanders
Fita Mae Cowson
Euelah Beck
Heloise Griffon
Eunyce Howard
Mary Nunnaly
Louise Jackson
Margaret
Lady Halt
Witherspoon
Kiwanis Club
Shreveport
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