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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1931
Page
7
President G. wi Bond announced two summer terms at Loutéians Tech after receiving notice of $23,595 in additional revenues approved by the state board and legislators. Enrollment is expected high. first session runs June 12 to July 11 with registration, second session July 18 to August 22.
Arcadia on April 23. A not guilty verdict was returned in the manslaughter trial of James Roberson over the January shooting of Val Garrett at the power plant. Roberson cried with his family as the verdict was read after about an hour and a half of deliberation.
Lincoln parish elementary schools including the Louisiana Tech training school Eastland Hillcrest Rus ton and the Dubach and Hico campuses were rated satisfactory by Miss Helene Sliffe of the state department. Several other parish schools were deemed near standard and expected to qualify next year as inspections noted.
At least five schools including Hico Hillcrest Greenville Fastland and Ball plan Child Health Day on May 1. Dr. R H Allen, parish health director, asks each school to devote ten minutes next Friday to a health program and offers literature with suggested plays.
Beaumont arrest leads to Farmerville custody of Jim Yarrell alias Hunter B Watson. He confesses to holding up the Lecompte bank last Saturday and Logansport bank, denies his 16 year old bride’s involvement, and is linked to a March 9 Sherman, Texas robbery tallying about 30,000. He faces October trial.
Funeral services for E D Hedgepeth 32 assistant superintendent of Lincoln parish road construction killed by a dynamite explosion will be held at 2 pm at the Baptist church in Choudrant with Rev W P Carter and Rev F D Bachman in charge. He was injured while inspecting a fuse after placing six dynamite sticks under stumps on a road job between Hico and Dubach. The death was ruled accidental by parish coroner Dr W S Rutledge. Surviving wife Sarah Sanderson infant child, father Will Hedgepeth, two brothers George and J D Hedgepeth, three sisters Mrs G Wise Mrs G Gibson Miss Daisey Hedgepeth. Interment in St Rest cemetery by B F P McLemore. Pallbearers listed.
Homer city council advances plans to build a public natatorium north of the grammar school. The swimming pool will be funded by revenues from the light and power plant, avoiding additional taxes on residents.
Mrs. Fugenia Russ May 73, prominent Ruston family member, died this morning at her West Georgia Street home after extended illness. Funeral this afternoon at 4 from First Baptist Church, with Rev. W. 47 Bolin officiating, Greenwood Cemetery interment. She leaves two daughters, five siblings, and a large extended family. Active pallbearers include local men. honorary pallbearers are listed as physicians and community leaders.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Thurman dies at 1 a m after sudden illness at her son Dr. John Thurman's Ruston home. Survivors include children in Ruston Searcy Longview Floy data Vernon Monroe and Dallas with siblings in Ruston Gibsland and Dallas. Funeral at 10 a m at North Vienna Street with Rev. A M Johnson. Greenwood Cemetery. Burial by B F McLure Co. Pallbearers listed.
Miss Idise, teaching home economics at Tech, visited twenty one high schools near Ruston to study class methods and local challenges. Guided by state supervisor Miss Clyde Mobley and the George Reed Act aims, she plans trips to Union parish schools in Linville and Maring this Friday.
The Empire State Building, the world’s tallest structure and largest office building, will open to tenants and the public on May 2 1931. A May 1 ceremony noon kickoff will feature President Hoover Governor Roosevelt and Mayor Walker among distinguished guests invited by Alfred E Smith and Empire State Inc. officers.
In Farmerville Jim Yarrell age 28 pleaded guilty to robbing the Farmerville bank and was sentenced to from pine to fourteen years by Judge E L Walker. He made no statement. Concurrent news from nearby courts noted other cases including Holloway manslaughter and a pending appeal to the Supreme Court.
Morehouse Parish will receive a road project and a bridge initiative over the Ouachita River at Stertetwn. The contract award is expected next week, signaling the start of construction and improvement across the area.
Funeral services for G A Colvin prominent Lincoln parish farmer who died of a heart attack at his home near Dubach Saturday night were held at Dubach Baptist Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Joe Hinkie and Rev C C Young officiating. Interment in Unionville cemetery. Survived by widow two sons three sisters and one daughter. Colvin was longtime parish police jury member and parish farm council vice president and drought relief committee chairman. He belonged to the Baptist church Masonic order and led the Colvin reunion with over 100 relatives.
A report describes a pair of shoes found at a Ceravan event and the search to find their rightful owners. May Richardson may identify the owner if they come forward, as players consider returning the footwear to its owner or using them as evidence in court proceedings.
A man collapsed while seeking assistance near Alettiaan Aliso and died at a local center. His body rests at MeYuuk Brothers Memorial Chapel awaiting relatives’ guidance for final arrangements.
Dr. Clay endorses the Leader's switch to a better grade of paper, noting clearer print and less eye strain. Ruston, La, April 24, 1931, from optometrist Dr. Clay to Mr. Faulk Jr., praising the improvement and future readability for readers.
Baton Rouge April 2 Two LSU professors are named to a committee judging essays for a national high school contest. The panel includes Dr Christ Wo Pipkindia and Prof H L Harrison. High schools Colvin Milage and Pierce Cline head history departments. A prize in money will be awarded to the winning contestant with details pending. The first prize in the national division will be a free trip to Europe.
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