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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1931

Page

2

Tech's Scholastic Fraternity Forms On Campus

A campus motion to recognize scholarly achievement leads to the formation of the 61st scholastic fraternity on campus. Juniors and seniors from various departments organize, elect officers, set membership requirements, and plan to join a national body. Charter members include L. E. Pirkle, D. B. Morse, Leah Shell, and Mrs F T Morse, with Miss Alms Burk aiding. A separate incident reports a car collision injuring a 14-year-old Ruston student, Brown, treated at a local clinic.

the Colege Lavelle Maddry D. B. Morse Leah Shell Treasuer F.T. Morse Uilsom Bobby Brown Robert M. Brown Ruston High School Roy Woodard Bil Georgia Avenue North Kenton Street Brown Ted Thoma Hearn Bordelon L. G. Foster J. H. Green Lavelle Maddey Blanche May Mabel May F. T. Morse L. E B. Pirkle Wayman Register Blanche Taylor Alene Thurman Tech Talk Voice Btudents Maddry Pirkie

Thanks for Telegrams for KLMB KRMD Broadcasts

Card from Henry G Riser and sisters thanking friends for telegrams and messages of appreciation for programs broadcast recently over KLMB Monroe and KRMD Shreveport.

KLMB Monroe KRMD Shreveport Henry G. Riser Nelson Sisters

Louisiana Tech student from Brooklyn town chosen for distance

F R Sanburn, a freshman transferring from the University of Iowa, is the Louisiana Tech student from Brooklyn, N C, living far from Ruston. He cites lower expenses and a recommendation from Henry Moss as reasons for choosing Tech. The notice also includes an item seeking farm produce and poultry buyers.

Brooklyn N. C Louisiana York Ruston F. R. Sanburn Tech University of Iowa Sanbam Henry Moss 2 Tech University of Town

Furniture and Fists Fly in City Jail Brawl

Four African American women were jailed after a Saturday free-for-all that involved fists and furniture. Officer Risinger, on East Alabama Avenue, heard the disturbance and found fleeing suspects nearby.

Risinger East Alabama Avenue

Peas Canned On Large Scale In Parish Under Miss Stone

English peas are being canned on a large scale in the parish under the direction of Miss Sophia Stone the parish demonstration agent. Cannings were held at several points last week and this week Miss Stone will supervise canning in the basement of Auguston High School where the unit is installed. Peas are the only spring vegetable canned this season.

Miss Sophia Stone Miss Stone Iguston High School

Monroe Made Syrup Distributed by Pace Bros

Pace Bros of West Monroe manufactured and distributed Monroe made syrup. Try it.

Monroe Pace Bros West Monroe Them

Richardson Will Announce Candidacy for Re election

Ward Marshall Marsha ld. Richardson of the First Ward Ruston said he will run again in the upcoming election and plans to announce his candidacy at the proper time. He is the first ward marshal to hold the office since its creation four years ago.

T. Richardson Ruston Richardson

City Judge Office Creation and Sheriff Candidate

The City Judge office was established as the official City Court. Local deputy sheriff Guy Braswell announced his candidacy for ward marshal in the upcoming election.

Guy Braswell

Government issues major furniture guidance booklet

The Government Printing Office will print an initial half million copies of Furniture Its Selection and Use. The 120 page guide, produced by the National Committee on Wood Utilization of the Department of Commerce, covers buying plans materials styles care and repair. Alexander B. Trowbridge chairs the committee sub group and Clark B. Kelsey authored the work.

Government Printing Office National Committee On Department of Commerce Axel H. Oxharn Alexander B. Trowbridge Washington National Committee On Wood Attivation Clark B. Kelsey

Mayor urges orderly garbage removal in Ruston

Mayor Charles O C Goyne appeals to Ruston housewives to follow trash schedules and place refuse in containers to keep streets neat and aid removal. He notes some owners discard heaps after trucks pass, spoiling the city’s appearance. Pedestrians and police wages are also mentioned in a brief aside.

Ruston Charles OC. Goyne Attut+ fort Gayne

Sheriff Sale Notice in Ruston for Hays Shoe Store assets

By writ of fier facias issued from Third Judicial District Court, the sheriff will sell at the Ruston court front door on Saturday May 16 1931 the goods and fixtures of J B Halstead formerly Hays Shoe Store on North Trenton Street to satisfy the writ and costs. Cash with appraisal benefit. A J Thigpen sheriff.

Writ of Piert Facias seized property Ruston LA 1931

In Third District Court Lincoln Parish La the sheriff seized and took into possession furniture and fixtures in the building formerly operated as per inventory on file in Ruston Lincoln Parish La to satisfy a sale on the defendant Drew N Hays. Sale terms cash with benefit of appraisement. This 28th day of April 1931 A J Thigpen Sheriff.

Ward Marshal Sale In Ruston Municipal Court

In Ruston Louisiana Ward One Lincoln Parish a writ of fieri facias has court seizure for public auction of a Willys Eight Automobile motor 194-517 on the court steps May 1931. Sale cash with appraisal. dated April 1891. Ward Marshal J O McHardon.

J.B. Andrews Willys Knight Automobile

Deaths Morris Deiner of Greenwood

Morris Deiner aged three died April 21 1921 at the Ruston Lincoln sanitarium after a brief illness. He leaves a mother father a sister and three brothers.

Morris Deiner Greenwood J. A. Simmons Ruston-Lincoln

Ward Marshal's Sale in Ruston for Lot 1 in Brown plat

Notice of sale by writ of fieri facias issued from the Municipal Court of Ruston to sell Lot No 1 in Ruston Lincoln Parish. Sale set for May 5th 1931 at the court house front door between judicial hours. Describes Lot 1 50 by 150 feet with parcel details and previous deed records.

Public Auction Seizure Notice in Lincoln Parish

The records of Lincoln Parish Louisiana seized as the property of defendant Paige Mitchell and will be sold to satisfy writ and costs. Terms cash with appraisal benefit. This 7th day of April 1931. J. T. Richardson, Ward Marshal. Ben F. Snaith Vs No Bit Jess Guar in Third District Court Lincoln Parish notice issued by writ of fieri facias, sale at Ruston Court House front door May 2 1931. Property in Lincoln Parish described as Dabneys Subdivision Lot 30 Square 85 and Lot 12 Block 6 Washington Heights Addition Ruston La. Sale cash with appraisal. This the Ist Day of April 1931 A. J. Thigpen Sheriff.

Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana Court House Willys Enisht McHardeon Paige Mitchell J. T. Richardson Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Third Judicial District Court

Lincoln Parish School District 3 Election on Bond Issue

Regular meeting called to approve a May 14 1991 special election to issue a 40090 bond for 20 years to fund auditorium additions repairs and grounds improvement in School District No 3 Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Ballot forms printed for the special election per the Parish School Board secretary.

Schoul District Lincoln Parish Louisiana Schoul Parish of Lincoln State of Dstrict Kool Boerd

Notice to Voter on Ballot and Election Proclamation

Voter guidance printed with instructions to mark Yes or No on a parish school board ballot. Proclamation details election date May 14 1931 for Lincoln Parish School District No. 3 to issue bonds for 40000 dollars to fund an auditorium and school improvements. Polling places Simsboro and Oak Grove with appointed clerks and commissioners. Proclamation signed by T. Alexander President and published in official journal.

Bettywicher Bstiinahoro Oak Grove Parish of Lincoln Louisiana Simaisboro G. W. Tatum C. ©. King Mia T. J. McKenney F. E. Phillips J. W. Ward Dim Story W. S. Durrett J. A. Burnett Bet Parish School Board Uy. m Aaid Board State OF Lincoln Loulsting Lincol Simsboro Ork Grove C. W. Tatum C. C. King F. E B. Phillips J W. Ward Clark Jin’ Story Durrett J. A. Bartlett Ruston

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