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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

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Leaders Appear On Chautauqua Program Here

Riley J Wilson United States Congressman presided as third session of the Farmers Free Chautauqua opened at Louisiana Tech Main Auditorium. Dr W B Dodson urged diversified farming while Wilson urged organized production and the back bone of the American middle class. Music and local club performances followed with the Chatham Quartet and Hood Orchestra providing the entertainment.

Riley J. Wilson United States Lincoln Parish Louisiana Tech W. 8 Dodson Wilson Mubley Harvey Nelson Chautaujaa Chaudrant Community Club Chatham Quartet Gatton May Chatham Community Vna Community Club of Crossroads Hood Orchestra

New Course to Be Offered at State College

A state college will introduce a new engineering oriented program combining pre engineering and practical field work. The plan includes two year and four year tracks with survey and field study components. The course emphasizes applied engineering practices and preparation for professional study in the field.

State College Louise Cautlege Elemideal Edor Morital Louisiana College Lepe Highbland

Auditorium to Host Major Conventions at Center

The Convention and Visitors Bureau predicts 20,000 visitors will come to New Orleans for major conventions at the center. Howard Sirhad, director of the bureau, notes the facility’s existing venues have hosted large events and expects similar turnout.

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Chautauqua Reports Shared at Ruston Chamber Meeting

The Ruston Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting in the James Building. Persident L.C. Gahagan opened, with a report on the Farmer's Free Chautauqua delivered by Frank Price R L Reese C E Tooke A H Henderson T P Hogan Jack Ritchie and H L McKnight. T P Hogan of North Louisiana Dairy Products Co and C E Tooke of Ruston Creamery urged more dairy cattle in the parish. A watermelon feed followed adjournment.

Ruston Chamber of Commerce James Building Persident L.C. Gahagan Prank Price R. L. Reese C. BE. Tooke A. H. Henderson T. P. Hogan Jack Ritchie H. L McKnight North Louisiana Dairy Products Company C. E. Tooke Ruston

Public Service Commission Funds Salaries for July

The Louisiana Public Service Commission received 1307 to cover July salaries from the supervision and inspection fee fund with Governor Long approving. Future salaries hinge on the governor's approval as the year progresses. The ad at Brook Mays & Co. offers a mer pinna for sale with quick terms.

Louisiana Public Service Commission Long Brook Mays & Co Milain St Shreveport

Elder Announces Run For State Senate In Ruston

J Walter Elder uses a Ruston state senate bid notice to address white voters in the 28th District. The letter outlines his independent stance, past service, and pledge to represent all constituents while avoiding factional entanglements. He urges fair district balance between parishes and vows to discuss policy openly with opponents.

Ruston Senate Baton Rouge Aubie Supreme Court Ouachita River Morehouse West Carroll State Central Committee J. Walter Elder

Public bankruptcy sale in Arcadia Louisiana 1931 notice

Bertram E. Lowery bankruptcy sale set for August 8 1931 at Arcadia La with auctions at the Bienville Parish Courthouse steps and at the nearby farm five miles northeast. Items include household furniture accounts receivable wagon mules horse and groceries and hardware with cash sale free of liens. Interested parties may write John A B Smith Box 371 Shreveport La for details.

J. M. Grimmet A. D Bienville Parish Arcadia South Furniture & Carpet Co. Ltd Lincoln Parish Louisiana Louisiama Court House John A. B. Smith Shreveport

Ward Marshal Sale of Ford Roadster in Ruston

Ward One Lincoln Parish Louisiana Ward Marshal sells seized property under Fieri Facias. On August 15 1931 at the Ruston courthouse front door public auction of a Model T Ford Roadster motor number 14246719. Seized from defendant D W Smith to satisfy writ and costs. Cash payment required. no appraisal. August 3 1931. J T Richardson Ward Marshal.

Kidd Gas & Oil Company W. E. Kidd D. W. Smith Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana J. T. Richardson

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

A. J. Thigpen sheriff seized property of defendant A T Brown under a writ of fieri facias. The 40 acre tract of SE1 NW1 Section 20 Township 20 North Range 2 West Lincoln Parish is to be sold at public auction at the Ruston courthouse front door on Saturday August 15 1931, cash with appraisement.

Birniltom Herman Hedpepeth Third District Court Birks Lancoltt State of Tovisiinn Pieri Pacias Third Judicial District Court Ruste Daly Brushy Branch W. R. Madden Warner Hopewell Ghureh Sharting Point Broshy Branch N. RR Gmore Wis Lund M. Brewster Folloys Toftoltaw Bestutden ALJ Sherif Barham & Co A. T. Brown Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Court House Ruston Lincoln Parish A T. Brown A. J. Thigpen

Sheriff Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana R M Legeltt vs Mrs Lela B Long and Foster Long the sheriff will offer for sale August 22 1931 at Ruston Court House eight bales of cotton at Rus ton Compress Company with ticket numbers and weights listed including 86601 weight 474 pounds 86602 500 80003 422 86604 460 86605 496 86606 506 86607 487 86608 473 pounds sold to satisfy writ with costs and appraisal fee August 14 1934 A J Thigpen Sheriff

R. M. Legeltt Lela B. Long Foster Long Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Flori Pacias Third Judicial District Court Ruston Lincoln Parish Rus~ton Compress Igi Hickel Auditis Hiliads Lela Bo Lung Lemias Beneft A. J. Thigpen

Public meeting on property tax valuations Lincoln Parish

Notice declares a parish police duty meeting on August 11 1931 to receive protests and hear complaints on property valuations for assessment by the Louisiana Tax Commission. Taxpayers must file protests with the Secretary of the Police Jury by the meeting date.

Parish of Lincoln Louisiana Fax Commission Louisiana Tax Commission

Lincoln Parish Land Values to Remain at 1930 Levels

Assessor R. R. Hightower reports official notice from the Louisiana Tax Commission that land values in Lincoln Parish will stay unchanged from 1930 assessments this year. The notice curbs inquiries about higher land values for the current year.

Lincoln Parish Louisiana Tax Commission R. R. Hightower

Sheriff Sells Model T Ford In Lincoln Parish

In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of fieri facias issued against R. C. Lyons and H. Hancock leads to sale of a Model T Ford four door sedan Motor No 14578782 License No 94 270. Sale on August 22 1931 cash with appraisement at sheriff’s possession. A J Thigpen Sheriff.

R. C. Lyons H. Hancock Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Ruston Lincoln Parish O. H. Hancock A. J. Thigpen

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