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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

6

Ruston Girl Wins Louisiana State University Honorary Scholarship

Ruston senior Matel May of Ruston at Louisiana Tech earns an honorary graduate scholarship to LSU for next year. She will study English toward a master's degree starting September. Alternate selections include Loraine Myers of Monroe and James H. Green of Hilly.

Mate] May Ruston Louisiana Tech Louisiana State University Loraine Myers Monroe James H. Green Hilly James M. Smith Louisiana State Normal College Southwestern Louisiana Institute At Tech Miss May A. H. May Fron Tech Delta Phi Gamma Tech Baptist Students’ Union Convention Atlanta Mabel May

Sunrise Easter service at Arlington honors nation's dead

For the first time Arlington National Cemetery held a sunrise Easter memorial at the amphitheater with President Hoover and Mrs Hoover attending. Government leaders and Knights Templar officiated as prayers, a sermon, and a Marine Band performance unfolded, followed by the Star Spangled Banner as the procession entered the grounds.

Arlington National Cemetery Hoover Grand Commandery Knights Templar District of Columbia Arlington US 8 Marine Band Knnight Jame Shera Montgomery Hourse of Representatives Sydney Key Evans Chlet Knight Harney T Phillips Senate Knight John C. Palmer Grand Lodge FLA. AM Columbu Jesson Masonic Glee Club Marine Grand Knights ‘Tompho Marlie Bane Heyere Lollesbert Agi Altek Hon Ver

Fragmented OCR story about a park incident and hospital breach

A garbled OCR fragment describes a park scene with advertising and a car collision. It includes dialogue about a shortest route to an emergency hospital and an officer directing to stand in place. The readable text is inconsistent and obscured by errors.

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Peculiar Auto Mishap Near Ruston Highlights Darting Car

An almost demolished Dodge lay at the foot of a thirty foot embankment along the Dixie Overland highway east of Ruston after a Sunday afternoon crash. L. P. Phillips of Monroe was found in the wreckage with slight injuries and said the car belonged to W. G. Gladney, also of Monroe, as he attempted to reach Ruston. Phillips could not explain the cause, claiming he lost control at about thirty miles per hour and the car swerved off the road, turning twice before landing at the embankment. He was treated in Ruston. his clothes were torn in the mishap.

Ruston L. P. Phillips Monroe Mr. Phillips W G. Gladney Gladney Phillips

Fifty Students On Honor Roll At Louisiana College Pineville

Fifty students at Louisiana College Pineville made the honor roll for the second semester despite no high grading standard. The group posted an average grade of about one hundred, earning them recognition on the honor roll list.

Louisiana College Pineville Lousiana College

School Desertion Shuts Danville Prep School After Walkout

Danville Virginia preparatory institute Panivile Mil ihney faced near desertion as Easter break ends and students strike. Authorities said a student walkout emptied classrooms while city buses and traffic slowed. Principal Go fouls vowed classes would resume only if students returned under conditions, with teachers anxious about resumed instruction and safety.

Panivile Duggville Milihney Institute Wits Uhe Cabvis Tulji Willkun Chisses

Gasoline Tax Continued By Police Jurors

The one cent gasoline tax was renewed at the Police Jury meeting to fund parish roads and bridges. The ordinance imposes a $100 fine or 30 days in jail for violations and requires monthly reports from gasoline sellers. The session covered road petitions, silo expansion, government loan timelines, fertilizer and food loan data, and planned highway signs marking the dairy center in Lincoln parish. A cannery program with the School Board and Kiwanis funding was discussed with future parish coordination led by Miss Sophia Stone.

McGee Thomas Place Henry Grave Yard J. A. Shealy Shealy W. V. DeLouey J.T. Sanderson Dr. Allen Health Department Simsboro Dubach Wesley Chapel Hico Greenwood Sibley Hilly Antioch Greenville Kiwanis Club Sophia Stone State Police Jury New Orleans Parish T. H. Mills J. 8. Henry C. W. Tatum W. A. Sanderson J H. Donald E. O. Foster

Weak and Restless: Mrs. Thornton Talks of Cardui Relief

Blackshear Ga Mrs L E Thornton details her experience with Cardus Cardul in a run down weak condition She describes back pain numbness nervous restlessness poor sleep and lack of appetite improving after multiple bottles with increased strength and stamina over time The ad endorses Cardul for women over fifty years of use

Blackshear Mra. L. E. Thornton Cardus Mra Thornton Ita Uae

Government to enforce against fraudulent dealers warned

The article notes government action to curb fraudulent reactions by commission men and praises honest firms. It urges warmers to stop shipping to unlicensed operators, with references to protection for legitimate businesses and cooperation from business organizations. George Eastman has donated 61,000,000 to establish a Stockholm dental clinic with a hygienist school, mirroring clinics he funded in London Paris and Rome.

Imantha Porat Lkewine George Eastman Kodak Fame Stockholm Sweden Journal of the American Medical Association Rochester Mr. Eastman London Paris Rome

Skim Milk Seen as Key to Dairy By Products

The U S Department of Agriculture highlights skim milk as vital to dairy by products including buttermilk and whey. Cottage cheese, made from skim milk, offers a profitable outlet when properly produced and marketed, with the bureau of dairy industry detailing a method for uniform high grade results.

Louisiana Federal Department of Agriculture Department O. E. Reed Agriculture Department Bureau of Dairy Industry

Milk Shipping Rules Tighten in Louisiana Enforcement

Dr J A O Hara warned that from April 18 Louisiana will prohibit sale of out of state milk not meeting state dairy laws. Shippers and receivers must show sources and records proving production met minimum sanitary standards and allow dairy commission inspection.

J. A. O'Hara Louisiana State Board of Health Louisiane Louisiana State Dairy Commission

Marriage Licenses Issued in Ruston Area

Ruston couples awarded licenses include Robert Kolb and Mattie Belle Hinton both of Ruston. Roy Calcote also of Ruston weds Dorothy Hicks and Joe L. Drayton of Ansley marries O. T. Booker of Ansley.

James Robert Kolb Ruston Mattie Belle Hinton Roy Calcote Dorothy Hicks Joe L. Drayton Ansley O. T. Booker

Dr. Clay Named State Chairman of Optometrists

Dr. 8 R Clay, a local optometrist, has been appointed state chairman of the optometrists. The announcement comes from Dr Fred Andreae of Baltimore Maryland and president of the American Optometric Association.

Fred Andreae Baltimore Maryland The American Optometric Association 8. R. Clay

Convention Attendance by Br. Clay and Louisiana Opus Motriets

June 91 to 98 this year and br. Clay will attend the convention along with a number of Louisiana Opus Motriets, indicating a regional gathering with noted figures and groups at the event.

Br. Clay Louisiania Opus Motriets

Shreveport Girl Injured in Campus Auto Collision

Miss Peggy Askew a Shreveport high school student visiting at the Marburys sustained painful though not serious injuries Saturday afternoon in an automobile accident on the Louisiana Tech campus. She rode in a car driven by Larkin Breed which collided with Morris Kirkland’s vehicle, causing considerable damage and a broken windshield. Miss Askew is reported to be doing nicely at the Marbury home and will return to Shreveport tonight.

Peggy Askew Shreveport W. A. Marbury Louisiana Tech Miss Askew Larkin Breed Morris Kirkland Hue Young Kirkland Breed

Bond Election Set For Simsboro District No 3 May 12

A $40000 bond issue was approved by the school board to fund repairs to the old schoolhouse additions classrooms and an 800 seat auditorium. The plan includes a community cannery program with police jury shared costs. Superintendent H L Campbell noted a $100 allowance for premiums at next fall’s parish fair.

Simsboro H. L. Campbell

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