Yarrell Back in Jail After Sunday Arrest
Jim Yarrell the indicted bank robber is back in Union parish jail after a four month escape during a transfer from Farmerville to Monroe. He was recaptured in Beaumont Texas by seven detectives and returned this morning. Yarrell faces trial likely this week on charges tied to Logansport LeCompte and a Sherman Texas bank robbery. Accomplice Clark Edwards remains at large and is thought wounded near Leesville.
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Daily Leader
Farmerville
Jim Yarrell
Clark Edwards
Monroe
Yarrell
Beaumont
Texas
Louisiana
Pat Murphy
Shreveport
Union Parish
Logansport
LeCompte
Sherman
Hdwards
Leesville
Edwards
Monticello Shops Remembered in Jefferson’s Day
Monticello, the Monticello mountain home of Jefferson, draws visitors’ attention to the absence of his famed shops. The article notes the one story workshop buildings were a crucial part of the Jefferson estate, highlighting their role in his daily work and the estate’s functioning.
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Monticello
Jefferson
A Sandy-haired farmer and local crafts from a bygone era
In a portrait of early life, a sandy-haired farmer is linked to classic trades from the smithy to tailoring. The piece notes roles in plow improvements, swivel chairs, and doors, plus a Sunday school class led by Mrs. Reese. A later civic scene mentions Senator Fess proposing shop rebuilding. Young people joined a Thursday night fish supper and hay ride after a Baptist church gathering.
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Jefferson
Fess
Republican National Committee
Virginia
R. L. Reese
Cargill Place
Cooktown Road
First Baptist Sunday School
Ann Reese
Gus Thompson
David W. Thomas
Baptist Church
Young Men's Class Entertains Picnic And Hay Ride
Coach Williamson and his Sunday school class of young men hosted a Thursday night picnic and hay ride. The event featured fellowship, organized games, and outdoor refreshments for members and guests.
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Williamson
Nighttime photo crew in Ruston raises speculation
A crew works at night photographing soil in sections around Ruston and sparks talk among locals about their目的, with eye on potential tent erections on land plots. Observers seek to confirm intent as work continues.
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Ruston
Demonstration Club Plans Simsboro Park Beautification
The Home Demonstration club in Simsboro will beautify a park between the railroad depot and high school after Illinois Central Railway offered its land for use. Miss Sophia Stone says the railroad cooperates and will assist with shrubs. The club forms four groups to handle park landscaping with a yearlong beautification program and Gulf Refining Company workers contributed six weeks in Jackson parish before arriving in Ruston.
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Simshoro
Home
Sophia Stone Parish
Illinois Central Railroad
Gulf Refining Company
Jackson Parish
Jonesboro
Ruston
Marriage Licenses Issued for White and Collinsworth Couples
Curtis Jackson of Bernice to Ruth Parris of Bernice receive marriage licenses. Albert Collinsworth of Vienna to Helen Colvin of Vienna also obtain licenses.
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Curtis Jackson
Bernice
Ruth Parris
Albert Collinsworth
Vienna
Helen Colvin
Art Department at Louisiana Tech Exhibits Miss Bailey Prints
Louisiana Tech hosts a rare exhibition this week featuring Miss Henrietta Bailey a New Orleans native and Newcomb College instructor. The collection shows Louisiana landscapes with palm trees mossy oaks and oyster barges on Bayou St. John and is praised for delicate coloring and fine precision comparable to old Japanese masters. Each piece is for sale during the exhibit.
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Louisiana Tech
Henrietta Bailey
New Orleans
Newcomb Colege
College Visit Shows Student Art and Jewelry Pieces
Mise artists display work with prints and brass jewelry crafted by students. Charlotte Wilson, art instructor, oversees several pieces, highlighting the college’s hands on program and creative output.
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Mise
Charlotte Wilson
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