LA Tech Model School Pupils Gift for Good Cheer
Ruston readers saw Christmas spirit in action at LA Tech Model School Friday morning as each class brought a box of gifts for the Good Cheer club. A song service led by Rodney Caine preceded box presentations by class, with many students and teachers praised for the wholesome initiative and its tie to life lessons.
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Ruston
Tech
Good Cheer Club
Rodney Caine
Victoria Andrews
Bethlehem
Cline
Robert Null
Roy Pittard
Fairchild
Myrtle Sharman
Chas. Taylor
Evan
Bettle McLure
Douglas Jentting
Beverly Dickinson
Trousdale
Eleanor Mitchell
John Bennett
Betsle
A. L. McKnight
Chamber of Commerce
Good Cheer Committees
Phillips
Adel
Automobile Sale Notice for Studebaker Roadster
Automobile sale by storage keeper to satisfy debt. Vehicle: Studebaker Roadster, motor ER203962, serial 1291357. Sale at filling station roof Vienna Street and La verue Saturday January 3, 1931 for cash to bidder, including keeperage costs. 12-22-11d-2tw. I C Defreese.
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Studebaker
Vienna Street
Laverue
I. C. Defreese
Bale Pound Abandoned Near The White House
A three week old baby, nearly frozen, was found on a front doorstep a few blocks from the White House during the season first snowstorm. A chauffeur from the district covered the infant with blankets but could not identify the parents. The child was taken to the children’s hospital and named Grace Lafayette after the nearby park.
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Washington
White House
Tiousa
St Ps. N
le Dutane
Grace Lafayette
Work Under Way on Dredging and Filling Railroad Bed
Dredging and filling work begins on a new canal project described as the Catasite canal. The contract is signed and crews are under way to remove mud and sand and lay concrete and rock. The project, valued around $4,600, includes trenching, trenching, and construction of slips. two of five slips will be completed this season as dredging progresses by the Mc- company.
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Tt Ted
Yawik Bs
Nes Arid Livia Ruuruad Cupany
Ovargav
Williams Dredging Wins New Orleans Contract
Williams Dredging Company of New Orleans awarded the contract with completion expected by June 1. The terminal will have five slips and unusual facilities for handling any commodity, per W. K. Richerson, president of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners.
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Willams Dredging Company of
New Orleans
W. K. Richerson
Board of Commissioners
Port of
Love And Honey Turn To Hate Costs $50000
Chicago court records recount a crash involving Harry Sommerfeld and two men named Love and Honey. Sommerfeld testified Love struck him in the jaw and Honey kicked him. The jury assessed damages of 800 to the plaintiff.
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Chicago
Love and
Honey
Lfe
Tiarry Sommerfeld
Himer Love
Wagernsft Honey
Love
Sommerfeld
Somerfeld
High School Letter Men Named At Banquet
Coach Wolace Williamson announced the group of letter men at the annual banquet held last night in the basement of the First Baptist church. The honorees for the grid squads of Ruston high and local college include Taylor, Wartford Causey, Berwin McIntosh, Joe Pankey, Earl Nugent, Jack Campbell, Mixon Chandler, Wiley Tilburn, Keith Mathews, Joe Richardson, Marcus Lott, Clyde Reeves, Ben Hodde and Jesse Odom.
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Wolace Williamson
Rustonigh School
Bearcats
Secon
First Baptist Church
Fire Station Hedge Wears A Fringe Of Xmas Lights
The Ruston fire station hedge is adorned with yellow blue rose green and crystal lights creating a festive display. Fire Chief and staff thank Mr. B G Null for arranging the colorful lights that enhance city Christmas spirit.
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Ruston
B. G. Null
Skunk In Attic Resists Efforts At Ejection In Dodge City
In Dodge City Kansas on December 19 a skunk inhabiting the attic of Lee Lippman a local merchant resists attempts to remove it. Carpenter Arthur Fawyer warns that catching the animal would make one a hermit for a month and shooting it would bar living in the house for a year. Attempts with sulfur candies and poison bacon fail to deter the pest.
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Dodge City
Kans
Lee Lippman
Lippman
Arthur Fawyer
Fawyer
Will to Steal Inspires Northwestern Lecture Incident
In Evanston Illinois during a lecture by Dr George Schaller at Northwestern University a theft occurred on his car Someone drained $15 of anti freeze from the radiator and a police ticket for illegal parking was placed on the vehicle A police sergeant asked what the lecture was about He answered Good Will The report notes the jest in a modest crime caper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
George Schaller
Viea
Chicago
Northwestern University
Soneboudy
Huge Sum Alleged Missing From Bank of United States
In New York Dec 19 depositors heard attorney Max D Steuer claim $11,000,500 vanished from the Bank of United States between Sept 24 last report and Dec 11 suspension. Steuer said the sum would not have disappeared if officers had administered affairs honestly, as Brooklyn deposits met to discuss the issue. State Bank Commissioner Joseph A Broderick noted $11,000,000 was withdrawn by third parties, leaving about $141,000,600 in reserve.
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New York
Bank of United States
Max D Steuer
Steaer
Brooklyn
Joseph A. Broderick
State Se
Parlicy
Long Tarns First Spade For New State Capitol
The project marks the first spade for a new state capitol to be built on the old LSUL site. Construction is slated to be completed by January 13, with plans by Long Tarns and local officials. The effort involves names such as Cline Ab, Weiss Supergring, and Suid Sharkeu in early stages.
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New
State Capitol
Watau
Hang
Atiaiad
LSUL
Farmerville Bank Robbery Suspects Sought Near DeQuincy
Bloodhounds from multiple parishes chase one of the Farmerville bank robbery suspects after the pair escaped from Leesville. The car was abandoned near DeQuincy as officers pursue, with reports the men may be Clark Edwards or James Yarrett and tied to the Bank of Farmerville theft of $10,000.
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Leesville
Union
Vernon
Calcasieu Parishes
Farmerville
Dequincy
Here
Lake Charles
Puruit
Babine River
Texas
Clark Edwards
James Yarrett
Bank of
Pat Murphy
Edwards
Monroe
Sabine River
Message to College Freshmen Promotes Tyler Commercial College
A promotional appeal urging high school graduates to pursue rapid business training at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It touts a General Business Course completed in five to seven months leading to employment and financial independence, inviting readers to mail in a coupon for a free catalog.
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General Colleges
Tyler Commercial College
School of Business Administration
South
Tyler
Malt Tax Revenue Declines in Louisiana
New Orleans reports higher bail payments on malt taxes despite a seven cent reduction. State Auditor figures show revenue falling from 45,808.47 to 24,484.74 amid increased malt tax cut. Officials note overall tax payments and reductions affect the levy.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Vutsiay
Bbsages
Tax Cut Lowers Malt Price and Bootleg Temptation
A measure sliced malt tax to three cents a pound this August, cutting the burden from 60 percent of the three can price to 18 percent. Officials say the lower tax reduces bootlegging temptations by making malt cheaper to buy legally within the state.
Grocer Firm Adopts 13 Month Calendar
New York December 16 Kroger Grocery and Baking company announced adoption of a 13 month calendar starting January 5 1931 The business will run 13 periods of four weeks each The change ends split payrolls and keeps all other lines aligned with payroll It also aids in establishing a more accurate cost system officials said
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New York
Kroger Grocery & Baking Company
Aviation Sets Mark When Gliding Begins
New Orleans reports gliding enters aviation with two test flights by Marshall Miller of Dixie Airways Company at Menefee field. The Waco glider covered 300 yards at heights of 25 feet and 500 yards at 65 feet, towed by a car moving 30 and 40 mph. Ground runs required 200 and 100 feet to lift off.
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New Orleans
Marshall Miller
Dixie Airways Company
Menefee Field
Sidewalk Spitters Warned By Cannon
City health officer J H Cannon warns residents to stop spitting on sidewalks as a filthy dangerous habit. He urges spitting into the street to prevent dust-borne disease germs and protect public health in Shreveport.
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J. H. Cannon
Cannon
Dr. Cannon
Shreveport Journal
Historic Library Adds Ruth Stuart Collection in New Orleans
Howard Memorial Library in New Orleans acquired Ruth McEnery Stuart’s literary collection of 200 items including letters clippings and the unpublished manuscript The Chosen Few. The library now houses 67 000 volumes and related materials on New Orleans Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley. Trustee reports show 12 000 book and information requests in the past year signaling rising gifts and use.
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New Orleans
Howard Memorial Library
Ruth McEnery Stuart
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
R. J. Usher
American Party Calls Meet For Feburary Chicago Convention
The American National party, calling itself a third liberal new political party, urged a February 1 convention in Chicago. It targets the Indiana National party, Colorado Liberal National party, New Jersey Workers party, J F Rutherford's New York Bible group, and Louisiana Anti- Chain Store Crusaders. The platform supports government employment for idle workers, public education, government housing, cheaper utilities, and full public vote on main questions including prohibition repeal and constitutional changes.
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Chicago
American National Party
National Party of
Indiana
Liberal National Party of
Colorado
Workers' National Party of
New Jersey
J. F. Rutherford
New York Bible Students
Louisiana
Youth Leaves Hospital With Bullet In Heart
Kansas City Kansas December 16 Virgil Bennett 18 left the hospital with a .22 caliber bullet lodged in the pericardium of his heart. The farm youth had been accidentally shot Thanksgiving Day at a home near Falls Summit Kas and was kept under observation. Physicians said no operation was needed and predicted the accident would not shorten his life.
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Kansas City
Kas
Virgil Bennett
Young Bennet
Falls Summitt
Reservation Indians Seek Federal Aid For Oneida Band
About 300 members of the Oneida reservation in Appl ton Mississippi appeal to the U S government for relief. Garvey chairman of the Oneida town board asks for four thousand dollars to fund food and clothing as shelter will be provided locally. Many residents have lost holdings and live in poverty.
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Oneida
PO B. Garvey
Appeal Taken in New Jersey Liquor Ruling
The government filed an appeal with the supreme court from a Federal Judge Willam Clark decision holding the eighteenth amendment unconstitutional. Solicitor General Thacher and AAG Yountquist signed the notice with defendants’ counsel. The appeal notes direct appellate avenues and awaits the high court’s January reconvening after the holiday recess.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Willam Clark
New Jersey
Department of Justice
Thomas D. Thacher
G. A. Yountquist
John J. Byrne
Wiliam H. Eprague
William J. Howey
Sheriff Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana
Public auction of a Ford car Motor No. 951707 seized under a Writ of Fieri Facias issued by Third Judicial District Court. The sale will be at the court house front door in Ruston on Saturday January 10 1931 with cash payment and appraisal benefits. Property belongs to defendant L M Ford and costs are included.
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Third District Court
Parish of
Lincoln
State of
Louisiana
Third Judicial District Court
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Ford
L. M. Ford
A. J. Thigpen
State of Lousiana
Seizure and Sale Under Fieri Facias in Lincoln Parish
In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of fieri facias directs sale of property of defendant Robert Harris. At the front door of the Ruston Court House in Lincoln Parish on Saturday December 27 1930 between the hours of judicial sales. The real estate is E half of NW quarter Section 10 Township 17 North Range 4 West containing 80 acres more or less. Seized to satisfy the writ and costs. Cash with benefit of appraisement. This 26th day of November 1930.
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Third District Court
Parish of
Lincoln
State of
Louisiana
Third Judicial District Court
Court House
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Robert Harris
A. J. Thigpen
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Rufus Gary
Parish of Lincoln
State of Louisiana
Third Judicial District
N. R
Notice of Public Auction in Dubach Louisiana
Lincoln parish notice announces sale under a Writ of Fieri Facias seized from defendants R. L. Williams and J. H. Wise. Property includes Lot Two and Lot Four, Block Eight in the original Dubach survey with improvements. Sale at the front door of Lincoln Parish Court House Ruston between legal hours, cash with appraised value, December 10, 1930, A. J. Schigen, Sheriff.
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Lincoln Parish
Dubach
R. L. Williams
J. H. Wise
A.J. Schigpen
Sherif
Beene v Meeks in Lincoln Parish Writ of Fieri Facias
In the Third District Court of Lincoln Parish Louisiana Claud Beene versus E B Meeks involves a writ of fieri facias. The case appears in a docket entry indicating enforcement action under the state’s legal process.
House Sale Notice in Ruston Louisiana 1930
In Ruston Lincoln parish La sale of a house on Saturday January 17 1930 SE4 of 5W% and NW of SW% Section 29 Township 19 North Range 4 West Tiincoln parish Louisiana EB B Meeks and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cock Terms of sale This the 17th day of December 1930 A J THIGPEN Sheriff
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Court House
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Township
Range
Tiincoln Parish
Louisiana
Federal Land Bank Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish
Rufus Gary appears in a writ of seizure and sale issued by the district court. The property described includes 80 acres in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, specifically N half of Section 10 and NEM of NW Section 11, Township 16 North Range 2 West. The sale will be for cash without appraisal. This notice is dated November 26, 193?.
Notice of Sale in Succession of Joan Hogan Deceased
Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana orders sale of estate real property on January 31 1931 at Ruston Court House. Property includes east half of southeast quarter and undivided 7 8 interest in northeast quarter of southwest quarter both in section 32 township 18 north range 2 west. Sale cash to highest bidder to raise debts. Administratrix Nancy Hogan signs December 17 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Cilven
A. D
Succession Sale Under Third District Court Order Lincoln Parish
Public sale under an order of the Third Judicial District Court in Lincoln Parish Louisiana on December 15 1930 promises liquidation of estate debts. Items include 10 shares in Ruston Lincoln Sanitariumna Lots 5 6 Block 2 A A Shaw Addition Ruston Lots 1 2 Block 113 South Houston an 1/84 1/8 oil and mineral interests and a Chevrolet Coupe. Sale set for January 10 1931 with bond secured by law and cash option.
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Third Judicial District Court
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Court House
Ruston
Ruston- Lincoln Sanitariumna
A. A. Shaw
Houston
Teas
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Anncuncs High School
Sam
Tyler Commercial College and School OF Business Administration
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The
Ruston Leader
U. S
Sheriff’s Sale
Bank of Choudrant
Rf. F. Goree
Sheriff's Sale
M. Wade
J. Oh. Wise
P. C. Wright
Eugene Wright
R. J. Williams
Claud Beene
E. B. Meeks
Louisiang
Joan Hogan
Nancy Hogan
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