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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1930

Page

3

Local Parish Notes Run With Visits and News

Grandparents Mr and Mrs F William, relatives and friends visit across Lincoln Parish towns. Dozens named attend gatherings, travels to Arcadia, Ruston, and Shreveport, with Miss Beth Riser and Miss Adele Trussell among those noted. Comments on weather, cotton picking, and a sudden homecoming by Henry Riser mark community life.

F William Mat Aico Abd W. PF Sant Simday EL. d. Laranee W. Shively Beth Riser Arcadia B. B. Larance Adele Trussell Ariloeh Ising Sarah Causey IL. Causey Ben Moncrief Ben George San Angelo Texas Price Tomlinson Bins Doris Olive Riser Tomlinson FB. H. Causey Jack Riser Tooke Ruston Calhoun A. Shealy John Miss Shealy Minden

Community outings and visiting in Monroe area

Mrs Sam Halstead of Monroe and Mrs N B Ford of Ruston visited their parents the Bakers. Epworth Leaguers enjoyed a picnic at D Arbonne with many attendees. Various families including Rineharts Holtzclaws and Leachmans joined outings, revivals in Downsville, and visits to Haughton Farmerville and Port Arthur.

Sam Halstead Monroe N. B. Ford Ruston J. A. Baker George Shinpoch Melton and Gro. Jr GC. P. Rinehart Epworth Leaeners L. J. Rinehart D'Arbonne Esther Nadene Aline Mattie Lea Holtzclaw Pauline Holetead Zulene Leachman Mary Fmory Leslee Cook Oleita Marguerite Pravier Messrs John Tom Rinehart Aubrey Hinton Thelbert Jewell Falstead Buddy Gordy Moltyclaw Rufus Hammonds S. W Eugene Leachman Pete Baker Julian Rinehart Parker Moltvclaw CG. P. Rinehart Raymond Holtzclaw Port Arthur Texas A. J. Holstead G. P. Rinehart Pam Downsville Gladys Farmer V. Hennen Vernon Wilbur Haughton Ed White J. P. Rinehart Howard Halstead J. P. Patterson

Tyler Commercial College offers home study extension courses

A pushy advertisement highlights the Extension Department at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It promises practical business training accessible from home with books supplies and a typewriter included. It urges readers to enroll now and promises strong job prospects for well trained individuals.

Commercial College School of Business Administration Tyler Colere Tyler Commercial College Texas

Hilly Weekend Visits and Local Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs A Te Larance and family, along with relatives, visited in Texas this week. Doris and Mildred Saint spent time in Antioch, while several community families joined a Will's Lake fishing trip. Mr and Mrs Deetony and family planned an extended visit, with others from Colerocket Texas and nearby towns visiting or returning home.

Athy Cpo Taranerad Elaine Mind Sate Saint Loutre Leroy Alexander Natehitoches BB. Laranee Raphael Purles Sn Une Atrouidirs Wood Mendames Shivelyirk Taranee Mattie Andrews Ruston Tarmef Trazel Te Freese T EB Delany M. Tl B. BR Tarance Sunys Messi S A. Bo T. A. Larance P Detony Mttlesone Toreanes Caleta Texas Mildred Doris Salat Antioreh Stevenson Fimily Hodge GW. Shively Chayfield Tovey Deley Rustin Miro Ethel Suidas Mies Woo Cooper Saburdas Evehnet Pauline Holstead Mattie Lea Hollaclaw Zulene Leachman Greyson Leachman Wille: Lee Leader Dean Hennen Aubrey Hinton Julia Faye Nellie Mae J. L. Green Greenville Claudine Elkins Palmerville Dewey Fortadaw J. A. Baker Davis Sales Epworth Downsville A. Te. Larance Fassiiyoo Kh. A. Linenece Rae Doris Mildred Saint Antioch Wow Deetony M Detony HG * Barunee Colerkont Myrtis Sagat Shreveport J. HL Crreen Hee Sage Marcie Sidat Pridiees Waties Wittad Uae Beth Beard Bowie

Local Notice from Sibley on Community Visitors and Illness

Mrs Mutt Pennell remains very low with no improvement. The message lists many locals visiting and families from Calbert Houston and nearby areas, noting improving conditions for Mrs Lega Limehiord and others, plus several weekend visitors. It also mentions several people killed by allergies near Shire re perk alive dast and a serious condition for Ua.

Mutt Pennell Maude O'Neal Elf. Kelly Calbert Kelly Heuston Lesuis Carne Blamitnett Leastray Maie Abitehell Efouston Vera Kelly Powers Houston Joke Nenil Calehowe Cal Trail EM. Davis Alletiobites Shire Wiithiey Ua

700 Get Leave When Wells Go Dry At Post

Washington August 1 Leave granted to 700 of 1600 Marines and 800 reservists at Quantico depot due to drought hitting artesian wells supplying water. After inspection by Secretary Adams Major General Smedley D Butler announced leave for all who applied and 700 responded immediately.

Washington Quantico Adams Smedley D. Butler

Sheriff's Sale in Lincoln Parish Third District

Public auction to satisfy a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued by the Third Judicial District Court of Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Seized property includes a Kolier 1500 Watt Light Plant a Fairbanks 420 Gallon Water Pump a Curtis Automatic Air Charger a Kelvinator Cabinet and a Cal t and Compressor. Sale at Ruston Court House front door on August 25 1980 cash only.

Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Court House Ruston Lincoln Parish Kolier Fairbanks Gallan W. PB. Griffin A. J. Thigpen Sherit

Neighbors complain of 268 pets in yard

Charges allege Joseph Heinrich kept a large menagerie on a 70 foot lot with 200 burgh pies, 40 rabbits, 30 chicks, 4 pigs and 2 dogs. Tax assessed at about 400. Neighbors say the count equals 268, a figure critics question as excessive.

Chitugo Joseph Heinrich Neigh

Cotton raisers must organize, says Arkansas report

An Arkansas note details urging cotton raisers to organize. Moser of New Orleans, secretary of a cooperative, addresses attendees at a cotton clustering school run by a winter session, outlining present conditions and the need for collective action.

Ark Moser New Orleans Aosta Sa

Cotton growers seek organization to secure fair prices

Moser of the University of Arkansas extension service and the Mid-South Cotton Growers Association warns producers face low returns for 1989 cotton under seed conditions. He notes about 6,000,000 bales will be carried over and urges organization as the only remedy amid distressing market conditions.

Sity Arkansas Extension Service Mid-South Cotton Growers’ Association Moser Aamlot

July 1930 Hottest Month On Record

Washington reports preliminary figures from the Weather Bureau indicating July 1930 was the hottest month on record. Temperature readings across multiple stations show a nationwide heat pattern with no day under a heat threshold, marking a record heat period in U.S. weather history.

Alexander R. George Washington Weather Bureau Prom Didy

Scouting in Northeast Louisiana Ouachita Valley Council

In northeast Louisiana the Ouachita Valley Council covers 15 parishes with headquarters in Monroe. President E. Faulk of Monroe leads about four paid staff serving 500 volunteers. The council spends about 20000 dollars yearly, funds raised by subscriptions, and serves 1516 boys with programs in character building, health and fitness, a new Cubbing initiative, a strong camp development, and outreach to Negro boys where warranted.

Whiten Louisiana Ouachita Valley Monroe Miss Jones Comas

Rescued Alive From Quake Zone Wreckage

Rome reports relief efforts after a severe Appennine earthquake. Ministers debated long term coordination and shelter needs for survivors. Twenty five people, including a baby, were rescued after days under rubble. many were injured. Food water and shelter remain scarce as towns face rebuilding and farm losses.

Rome Council For Ministers

Judicial District Candidates Set for Election Season

The article lists candidates in several districts including Holloway at Bustnelle and AV Mcbride, Wo J Had trimnody, and references to Lincoln, Upiva, and Jackson areas. It notes filings and contested races across multiple locales and the upcoming July filing deadlines.

Bisten Ata Cooh Holloway Bustnelle AV Mcbride Vil Dtueton Wo J Trimnody Jonesbotu Phas Diipleh Clampsceeal Lincula Upiva Jackson

Why Long Could Leave His Followers In The Lurch

The editor argues Huey P. Long plans to defy constitutions to stay in power. He notes Ransdell’s term ends March 4, 1931, while Long’s governors term ends mid May 1932. If elected senator, a vacancy would trigger a special election. Long may resign, leaving appointees to fend. Raymond C. Parker, Winnsboro, La. Item.

Item Covernor Huey P. Long United States Louisiana Senate Ransdell Long United States Senate Crovernor Long Huey P. Long Raymond C. Parker Winnsboro, N. O. Item

Cotton charge cut at New Orleans warehouse tariff drop

The Board of Port Commissioners announced specific reductions in cotton charges at the Public Cotton Warehouse in New Orleans. Under a new tariff, furnishing and applying three and four pound patches to compressed bales costs 5 1/2 cents per pound, down from 6 cents. The change makes New Orleans more competitive with Texas ports and should save cotton handlers money.

New Orleans Board of Port Commissioers Texas

Conniff Enters Race for State Education Board

John R. Conniff, former president of the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in Ruston, qualified Monday as a candidate for the state board of education from the second district. His sole announced opponent is Mrs. Elinor Meade of Gramercy. filing closes August 9 with more possibles. The primary is September 9 alongside races for Senate Congress and judicial posts. Conniff has long been involved in Louisiana educational work, including at Warren Easton high school, and leads the Public School Athletic League. He filed qualification panels with Alic Burke, chair of the Second District Democratic committee.

New Orleans John R. Conniff Long Louisiana Polytechnic Institute At Ruston State Board of Education Elinor Meade Gramercy State Board Senate Congress Conniff Louisiana Tech Warren Easton High School Public School Athletic League

Health gains for wage earners in 1930 half-year

New York report shows chief diseases of childhood with lower death tolls and a record low tuberculosis death rate. An analysis by Metropolitan Life Insurance covering 19 million industrial policyholders finds the white population healthier than ever, with the death rate among colored people at its lowest except in one prior year.

New York N. Y United States Canada Bureaau Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Kansas Wells Yield Gasoline

In Shuwoee Kan natives noted a second day of evidence as wells near a bean field showed gasoline contamination. Investigators traced the leak to underground tanks at a nearby tiling station, the toxic seepage traveling with the water table to the first level and into local wells.

Shuwoee Kan Givulugisks Dunutucal

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RISER Henry Riser Mr. Riser Moody Bible Institute Chicago Clyde Causey Charles H. Causey Tom Osborn Tex T. E. Rasbury Tom Hugh Riser Trattie Mary Agnes Hiser Douglas Mrs Dewey Holtzclaw Farmerville Mack Wilson John Rinehart Corinth WeSt Pennett Mreg Cherl Bengiett Sibley Wwittleton Ferans Chester Lega Limehiord J.T. O'Neal W.A O Neal Diubuch O'Neal Beth Riteehare Mary Onl Aid Neal Gevis Alta Sipedalla Neal Bet Mas Alex Alexander CIA Pico O Neal Sheriff’s Sale Frank Judicial Dist Kansas
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