Impressive Ceremony Inducts Local Officials at Court House
A ceremony at the court house marked the induction of Fr. Walker to District Judge and W. B. McBride to District Attorney, filling positions previously held by Judge Stephen Pearce and W. J. Hammon. Alan Shelars presided over the oath, with Howard Warren presenting the new officials and J. D. Barksdale offering tributes. Notables from Shreveport, Monroe, Farmerville, and Jonesboro attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Walker
W. B. Mcbride
Stephen J. Pearce
W. J. Hammon
Alan Shelars
Stephen D. Pearce
Pearee
Hatunen
Jude Walker
Ployd Pessan
J. D. Barksdale
Howard Warren
Shreveport
Alan Scholars
Monroe
Ed. Everett and
Bergeron
Farmerville
Neill Thomas
J. W. Shows
Jonesboro
Lincoln Parish Farm Extension Report Details Progress
County Agent J A Shealy outlines Lincoln Parish farm extension work since 1909, noting dairy growth from cotton, 1960 office calls, 208 4H members, and a shift to home gardens and diversified crops. Highlights include cooperative buying, a seed and fertilizer program, pasture plans, poultry and alfalfa trials, Sudan grass and sorgum adoption, and a dairy barn expansion push amid cotton declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Ex- Lerman
Fameola Parish
Hop
Brad
Ladi
Conger Tran
Demebber
Aloe
Larabee Sea
State of Louisiana
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Furst
Hedd
Mieetinys
Mariel
Fabmers
Anita Mob
Peronundasit
Ali Tarmers
Rock Island
Illinois Central Dairy Agents
Lost child tale and agrarian outlook in Ruston area
A two year old boy wandered away near Ruston and was found unharmed after a two hour search led by neighbors and the mayor, ending with grateful thanks from his relieved family. The regional outlook shifts toward diversified farming with a focus on dairy, gardens, pastures, hogs, poultry, and improved cotton reduction under the Live at Home program, citing Lincoln Parish extension achievements and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Parish
Miwanis Club
Red Cross
Boy Scout
John Boddie
Ruston
Tommy
Charles Gayne
Boddie
Mr. Baxter
Ruston Man Reappointed to State Board of Education
Clyde Rodgers of Ruston is reappointed by Gov. Huey P. Long to the state board of education representing the third public service district, replacing W. D. Womack who resigned. Rodgers previously held the seat and was first appointed by Long about two years ago to succeed E. L. Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Public Service District
Womack
Rodgers
Good Douglas Man Dies Sunday P M Of Heart Trouble
Mr. Mack Wilson, age seventy, died at his daughter Mrs L J Winehart home in the Douglas community after several weeks of heart disease. Funeral services were held at the Douglas church at 2 30 PM with a large crowd in attendance. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Douglas
Mack Wilson
L. J. Winehart
Mr. Wilson
Poll Tax Receipts Lag Behind This Year in Lincoln Parish
J B Thigpen tax collector and deputy says only 1060 receipts issued so far with over 2000 still unpaid. With just 23 days left voters are urged to pay poll taxes before the deadline in Lincoln Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Thigpen
Sheriff's Department
Mr. Thigpen
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana State Fair Dates Announced for 1931
The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport is set for October 24 to November 1, 1931. Fair Manager W R Hirsch and Assistant Manager Joe Monsour report the dates from Chicago, where the International Association of Fairs and Expositions fixes yearly schedules. This will be the twenty sixth annual Louisiana fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
W. R. Hirsch
Joe Monsour
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Chicago
Movieless Sundays Ordered In London
Three high court judges rule out Sunday movies under the 1781 blue law. The closing order takes effect December 14 with heavy fines for violations. London remains the only English city showing films on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
High
England
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Court House
Bar
Snealy
Lincoln Parisit
J. A. Shealy
Lidvely Parish
Marcle
Botte
Gineota
Dihitny
Pointe Baie
Huatuu
Aly
Fiji
Sidariel Blue ii
Texa
State Agricultural College
Sudan
Oguiluvek
Lincoln Parlal
Douglas Man
Ruston State Bank & Trust Company
Business and Professional Directory
the State Life Insurance CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
E. Owen
Ruston, LA
Eugene
Rose Beauty Shop
E. Arizona
Avc
C. N. Patterson
Spencer
Fes
J.B. Adcock
Bernice, la
Nettie L. Nicholson
Spencer Corsetiere
Trenton
R. Clay
Optometrist
W. P. Simpson
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