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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1929

Page

9

Tech Beauties Entered In Lagniappe Photo Contest

Photographs of 18 Louisiana Tech title entries in Lagniappe yearbook beauty contest were mailed to Charles Suddy Rogers for judging. Budding sisters and dorm and sorority entrants populate the field as Bernice Hemler selects five pictures for the feature section.

Louisiana Tech Lagniappe Tech Charles “Suddy" Rogers Holly~ Twood Calif Bernice Hemler Downsville Beth Euxenia Sentell Plain Dealing Lela Emma Humble Mangham Austen Lambda Theta Sorority Delta Phi Gamma Sorority Ruston Helen Boyd Louise Latimer Willian Hines Mary Beth Holland Marguerite Hudson Litroe Beth Sentell Georgia Ratcliffe Clinton Lois Bolton Leesville Soprohome Margery Dyson Alexandria Tsophene Greer Lisbon Sue Henry West Monroe Eugenia Sentell Margaret Hatch Rayville Leah Knott Delta Phi Gamma Loraine Chase Chase Hilda Gray Summerfield Lela Humble Troop 45

Dubach Automobile Man Returns From Chevrolet School

Mr. D. P. Stephenson of Tatum Motor Company Dubach La returned Saturday from New Orleans where he attended a Chevrolet Service men’s school at the Chevrolet Motor Co branch. He was among the section’s most efficient mechanics before training and completed the course with high honors. His extra training will aid in adopting new repair methods and shortcuts, much to the regret of his many friends. Merry Chris.

New Orleans John E. Palmer Washington Palmer Louisiana D. P Stephenson Tatum Motor Company Dubach Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Co Merry Chris

Temple Baptists Have Remarkable Services Sunday

Temple Baptist church in Ruston celebrated a red letter day with a morning sermon by Rev Walter Moore and a Christmas cantata in the evening under Mrs W M Sanders. The Heralds of Jesus pageant impressed all despite bad weather with a 30 member cast and special lighting. Gifts were given to lay leaders, including a life time fountain pen for Dr S R Clay and an electric toaster for Mrs Sanders.

Temple Baptist Church W. D. Wilbanks Walter Moore Mercer University Macon Moore Tabernacle Jesus Wilbanks S. R. Clay W. M. Sanders Clay Southern Baptist

Row Over Dead Mother Ends With Hands Tied

Six policemen restrained a row among four brothers at a funeral in New York as they argued over the coffin of their dead mother. Two brothers, shackled, flung themselves on the coffin demanding $3000 claimed to have been given to their father, triggering a chaotic scene as the others reacted. In New Orleans, gas use soared from 3.14 to 11 billion cubic feet from 1928 to 1929, officials report.

New York N. O New Orleans

Dawkins suffers ill attack on train near Monroe

T C Dawkins Shreveport public safety commissioner was hospitalized in Monroe Sunday night from an acute digestion attack on a train en route from Tangas parish to Shreveport. He rallied later and was expected to proceed to Shreveport Monday. He was accompanied by a party mainly from Shreveport.

Monroe T. C. Dawkins Shreveport Mr. Dawkins

Former Ruston Woman Dies In Alexandria

Mrs. C. Walker, 72, longtime Ruston resident, died at her home in Alexandria after a heart attack yesterday. Funeral held at Pleasant Grove church with Rev. J. L. Walters officiating. Interment in the local cemetery. burial by B. F. McClure Undertaking. Survived by daughter Miss Glada B. Walker of Alexandria and two nieces Mrs. Wil McWilliams and Mrs. Margarite Cupp of El Dorado Arkansas.

C. Walker Ruston Alexandria Pleasant Grove J. L. Walters B. F. McClure Undertaking Company Glada B. Walker Louisiana Tech Wil McWilliams Margarite Cupp el Dorado Arkansas Walker Lakeland Florida

Mrs C E Andrews Injures Arms In Fall At Home

Mrs C E Andrews slipped on an icy floor on her gallery about ten this morning at her Ruston home, fell and broke her left arm and a small bone in the right arm. Friends in Ruston and beyond are distressed by the accident and wish her a swift recovery.

C. E.andrews

Ruston Bearcats Star Players Highlight Football Season

Ruston High’s football season featured standout players Jack Jimmerson and Hubbard for the Bearcats. Haynesville beat Jennings 13 to 7 to claim the state title, while Ruston, led by coach Ben Rush, posted an 8–3 record with a tough schedule. The piece argues for adjusting age rules to keep top players eligible.

Harvey B. Pratt Louisiana Golden Tornado Haynesville Standard Brarers Jennings South Louisiana Ruston Bearcats Ruston Hayesville Jack Jimmerson Bearcats Hubbard Jimmerson Bastrop Ouachita Hamer Ben Rush Portoses Ruple Jonesboro Arcadia Monroe Minden Winnfield Farmerville

Good Cheer Club Funds Lacking With One Day Left

With less than four days to raise aid money for poor families, Mayor Chas C Gayne says the Good Cheer drive has raised only 707.75 toward a 1000 goal. Many requests for aid exceed prior years, and organizers urge further contributions tonight or tomorrow to serve as many needy Christmas Eve cases as possible.

Chas. C. Gayne J. E. Crawford Ll. F. Green RH. High Gang & Evans Wc I. KE. Evans Milam Drug Co Oe Ee Acorn Pecan Morgan—Mase T. A. Moffett, Sr H. D. Wilson Vow J& Ed. Henderson W. D. Simonton Ciee

Ruston Snow Keeps Blanketing City With Frigid Frost

Ruston remains under a thick snow blanket since Saturday. Temperatures may harden a crust of ice and delay melting for 24 to 48 hours. Snow depth reached nine to ten inches with continued cold and gusty winds. Community life centers on snow activities and photo gatherings as residents adapt to winter conditions. Homecoming is planned for Hico on December 27 with invitations issued to former residents. A New Jersey donor gave $500 to The American Legion building fund.

Weather Bureau Mr. J Ruston Kodak Films Hico

Ruston Candies On Sale From Local Maker Ballas

Local restaurant veteran Charley Ballas announces a Ruston made candy line now on sale. A box weighing several pounds arrived with praise from Charley Ballas and his staff as they test the wholesome confections. Ballas emphasizes pure ingredients and skilled crafting to offer a midpriced, high quality product backed by regional dealers.

Christus Charley Ballas Wallas Ruston Gallas

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