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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1931

Page

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National Guard Unit Inspected by Capt Cooper

Captain George M. Cooper led the annual federal inspection of Louisiana National Guard Company F at the armory with 59 enlisted men present. The unit, part of the 156th Regiment, aimed for top marks after a prior V8 grade. the review included individual drills, interior guard duties, and a final call.

Louisiana National Giuard Armory Hall George M. Cooper 156Th Regiment W. E. McBrice Couper Oscar Schneidau 2Nd Louisiana Batallion Louis F. Cruerre Flst Cirate Lousiana Mississippi Bo Tilton U. S. Tistructor Batallion Hardaway O. Monroe Regula Army Battallion Cooper Federal State Guard Harry Stan F H. Patterson Shreveport W. E. McBride National Guard Tron

Card of Thanks for Tad N. Spinks

The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Tad N. Spinks. Special thanks are given to Harrel for contributions, the floral offerings described as beautiful, and to those who provided comfort and sympathy.

Tad. N. Spinks Linea Esq Irtetsiais Cral

Clay Grammar School Commencement Play

A fragmented report describes Clay Grammar School presenting a commencement play. Despite garbled OCR, references to student performers and a staged event at the school appear, with mentions of cast members and audience.

Tick Quarantine Goes Into Effect In State

Quarantine measures take hold statewide amid a surge in tick related illness reports. Officials from health agencies urge residents to follow measures, monitor symptoms, and limit exposure in outdoor areas as the program begins.

Local districts besieged by rising waters threaten cattle shipmerce

Muarooned communities in niuny, St Helena, Livingston, Washington and Tadmpa face isolation as surrounding parishes report encroaching tides and disrupted transport, raising concerns over cattle shipments and regional access.

Niuny St Helena Livingston Washington

Singing Association Closes Convention Session At Bathday

The Singing Association winds up its convention with a well attended sprint session held at Foouelaschiteh Bathday and Sunday. Charles Rinehart chaired the entertainment committee which secured a new piano and ample rollers. Members include George Shinpack Chas Prayer Steve Mary GG Kelly Luther Prasver A E Larance A B Hanark Carhind May etc with groups from Ruston Farmerville Downaville Monro Douglis Chatham and more. The fall session is planned for Reck Corner church in October.

Foouelaschiteh Tuston Charles Rinehart George Tf. Shinpack Chas. Prayer Steve Mary GG. T. Kelly Luthrt Prasver A. E. Larance A. B. Hanark Carhind May MrJelfcoat Holloway BE. B. Simons Monroe Gow McCullin Farmerville Tom Shed Winnsboro R. B. Crow Ansley Rutt Crow Anstey Inez Harpr Choudrant C. P. Rinehart Uartets Ruston Farmervilly Downavile Douglis Chatham Reck Corner Church

Caskets moved from capitol site in Baton Rouge

Twenty three caskets from the old Louisiana State University campus were moved to a large concrete vault beneath the ground at the Capitol site in Baton Rouge. The vault, about 22 by 74 feet, was poured and sealed with concrete and dirt after the caskets were buried in the open air.

Louisiane State University Ted Batoun Rate Wwe

334 Complete Their Third Typhoid Vaccine Shot

A parish health drive dated Tipasedsaat seeks to complete a third typhoid vaccination for residents. Officials urge parents to bring children to designated posts for immunization and record updates.

Loan Applications Received This Week

A garbled OCR item discusses loan applications for the week, with numerous unreadable fragments and names. It references authorities or figures in a partial way and mentions delays and procedures without clear details.

Tech faculty to deliver commencement addresses at north Louisiana high schools

From Friday's Daily the Louisiana Tech faculty will give graduation talks at at least 17 north Louisiana high schools this spring. W B Hale will address Jonesboro graduates, Dr Gustaf Freden will speak at Chatham, and President G W Bond and Major J P Cole are listed for several towns in May and June.

North Louisvalle Lousiana ‘Tech Tech W. B. Hale Jonesboro Gustaf Freden Education Chatham G. W. Bond Bienville Delhi Crowville Bonita Mer Rouge J. P. Cole Epps Summerfield Dubach Freden Arcadia Bryceland St. Francis Sanitarium Monroe Haynesville Mangham Rayville Spearsville

Indians Taught to Read English at Illiteracy Clinic

An illiteracy clinic on the Blackfeet Reservation roots out reading and writing basics for 22 to 64 year old Native adults. Cora Wilson Stewart cites progress and compares native and white learners, noting English mastery aligns with broader literacy gains.

Blackfeet Reservation Broocuidie Manlung Cora Wilson Stewart Gagtoibklee Charles 2 Frionds Lodge Altaars

Indian literacy drive aided by Blackfeet leaders

Under the Office of Indian Affairs and the National Advisory Committee on Illiteracy a literacy effort ran March 9 to 22 among Blackfeet Indians with approval of Interior Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur. Officers and volunteers included F. C. Campbell Douglas Gold Forrest R. Stone and Charles W. Sellers. The twenty five teachers were reservation public school staff Browning High School two from Cut Bank Boarding School and two from Montana outside the reservation.

Office of Indian Affairs National Advisory Committee Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur F. C. Campbell Forrest R. Stone Blackfeet Douglas Gold Browning Charles W. Sellers Cut Bank Browning High School

New Features At Scout Camp Ki-Ro-Li This Summer

Three major projects will be carried out during the scout camping season at Camp Ki-Ro-Li. J. Noble White, field executive, announced that activities will enable every qualified scout to return home with at least two additional certificates including firearm training and a nature course.

Ki-Ro-Li J. Noble White

Scout Merit Projects Include Nature Studies And Rifle Range

The plan features a first study course supervised by the scout executive and an American Red Cross first aid instructor with 16 hours minimum. It will be open to scouts and leaders and conducted under national Red Cross standards. A rifle range installation under the National Rifle Association will follow with safety lines and trained supervision.

White American Red Cross National Red Cross Washington National Rifle Association

Local man on 100000 mile mark in Ruston

M M McLeod, a local traveling man, reached the 100000 mile point on his car Tuesday afternoon near the corporation line east of Ruston as he returned from work. The speedometer was installed after about 6000 miles, bringing the total to roughly 106000 miles in nearly three years of use.

M. M. McLeod Corporation Line Ruston McLeod

Ruston High closes events with May 10 commencement

Ruston High School will begin closing events on Sunday May 10 with the Bac calaureate sermon by Reverend W F O Kelly of Minden for the graduates. About twenty five boys and forty girls graduate this year. Graduation week continues May 13 with grammar grades earning certificates and May 14 when Dean Emeriturs R E Smith of Centenary College delivers the commencement address. The senior class has been active and many plan to attend college in the fall.

Ruston High School W. F. O'Kelly Minden H. E. Townsend Dean Emeriturs R. E. Smith Centenary College

Origin of the Word Bend Traced to Old Prayer Term

An etymological note explains that the term bend derives from bene, an old English word meaning prayer. The observation connects a common geometric gesture with its prayerful linguistic root.

Bene

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promotes Bile Flow

An old style cleanser ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to “wake up your liver bile” by claiming they free the bile, improve digestion, reduce gas and blemishes, and lift mood with gentle vegetable extracts, urging readers to ask for the red labeled product.

Carter

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