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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1931

Page

6

Mother's Day to Have New Meaning in New York

A national campaign to redefine Mother's Day as a push for improved maternity care is announced for May 10. Led by the Maternity Center Association of New York and supported by women’s clubs, health groups, physicians, and civic leaders, the effort cites high maternal death rates and calls for public education and better care to save mothers. Prominent organizers listed include Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt and Mrs. E. Marshall Field.

New York John Sloane Maternity Center Association United States Cumming United States Public Health Service Federal Public Health Administration General Cumming Grace Abbott Children's Bureau Washington, DC Maternity Center Association of New York City Kermit Roosevelt Argust Belmont E. Marshall Field Jeremiah Milbank Robert L. Gerry John R

Washington Heights to Close Lincoln Parish High School

The Lincoln Parish Colored High School in Washington Heights, Ruston suburb, will close on Friday May 8 with graduation exercises at 7 30 pm. The public is invited. J A Bacoats, president of Leland College Louisiana, will give the commencement address. Special seats will be provided for white attendees.

Lincoln Parish Washington Heights Ruston J. A. Bacoats Leland College Baker Louisiana Bacoats Texas

Organizing Alumni Guioop at Mappa Sorority Chapter

Alumni group at Alpha Chi Chapter of Mappa Sorority met at Vienna Street for a reunion as Mrs Lanse Boltaecdesagape led the gathering. Mrs Chuy Higuera elected president, Mio Kauvahaieh secretary, Ale Eadle Frobison treasurer, with other officers named and plans for the upcoming term outlined.

Alphi Chi Mappa Dty Taniea Tech Lanse Mero Choy How Faye Sho Mawnatay li Jennie Marhin Sly Marte Dude

Annual Tea Day Convention Tracks Community Event

Fragmentary notice highlights a tea day convention with mentions of Kathleen and Will, plus references to programs and activities. Vague terms suggest a local gathering with schedule notes and ceremonial elements. No specific dates, places, or clear outcomes are readable from the OCR.

Revival of Lake Charles Event Led by Foster and Fo Shartess

Lake Charles revival led by J Alton Foster of the Library Board and Miss Dole Fo Shartess, state supervisor of co libraries, with Miss Graham unable to attend the convention but her report sent in time for presentation before meetings.

Lake Charles J. Alton Foster

Unemployment Status Reduced By Commission Meeting

Indianapolis April 28 The National Employment Commission or The American Legion will meet at National Headquarters to review work this year and discuss the national situation and possible new employment moves. Legion officials include Howard Savage as chairman and Jerome Dugean as vice chairman with members Wayne Davis Frank Murphy David Simpson and Harald Redden. Reports from posts nationwide show March unemployment at 6,270,000 and 176,000 jobs added through Legion efforts, based on a percentage of posts reporting.

Indianapolis Ind National Employnment Commission The American Legion Howard PB. Savage West Adams Street the Legion Employment Commission Jerome P. Dugean St. Louis Wayne B Davis San Antonio Tex Frank Murphy Detroit David BB. Simpson Eric Harald P. Redden Spinefield Mass Legion United States Communitivs Laree Sept

Funeral to be held for Col. Robert Ewing in New Orleans

The funeral for Col. Robert Ewing, longtime publisher of the New Orleans States and other papers, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM in New Orleans. Born 1859 in Mobile, he led major newspapers and served as Democratic National Committeeman from Louisiana. He leaves two marriages and six children.

Calonel Robert Ewing New Orleans Lousiana States Public Fe Shreveport Times Monroe Morning World News Star Ewing American Publishers Association Associated Press Organization Colonel Ewing Louisiana Mobile Ala Ife May Dunbrack Nova Scotia James Lindsay John Dunbrack Monroe Monroe News-Star FB. Ci. Brown Grace Nolan Mackay Kansas City St. Charles Avenue

Appropriations Being Paid by State Treasurer Conner

State Treasurer H. B. Conner has arranged a $1,305,000 borrowing to cover the deficit in the 1931 general fund. Regular appropriations are being paid, after the board of liquidation approved the loan with legislative consent, replacing warrants he deemed lacking sufficient revenue.

H. B. Conner

Races for U S Winsome Miss Loretta Turnbull Lead USA Bid

Loretta Turnbull, University of California coed, sails from New York for international motor races in Italy with a strong 1930 driving record. Santa Barbara notes her upcoming trek as police consider amending a bathing ordinance while Goteborg plans a $1,000,000 theater project. Enahind’s death rate halves over the last decade.

Loretta Turnbull University of California America Fake Cgurida Italy New York

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