Parishes 4H Clubs Organized With Essay Contest
Lincoln Parish reorganizes 4-H Clubs led by J A Shealy and Miss Lillian O Neal as Miss Sophia Stone recovers. Students write essays on making farming more profitable. Awards include free Baton Rouge trips for top five essays and a slogan prize from H G L McKnight. O Neal returns from Sibley for home demonstration work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shealy
Lillian O'Neal
Sophia Stone
Birts
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Sbi
Miss Stone
Sibley
Mansfield
Letters From the People on Regional Senate Race
A candidate writes from Lincoln Parish thanking supporters after the January 19 primary. He notes pledges to favor a district split by the Ouachita River and asserts he is the sole East of the river candidate from Morehouse and West Carroll. He cites East Bank majorities and appeals to Lincoln and Union Parish voters to rank him as second choice in the upcoming second primary.
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Tam
Lincoln Parish
Clyde Rogers
Walter Elder
E. B. Robinson
Lincoln
Union Parishes
Ouachita River
Morehouse
West Carroll
West Carrol
Leo Tergia
The Fleet Sails West To Go East War Dogs Head Across Pacific
Military units sail westward to position for operations in the Pacific theater. Reports confirm UNCLE SAM and allied forces coordinating dispatch of war dogs, training, and supply movements as tensions rise in the region.
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Uncle Sam
Pacific
West Virginia
Los Angeles
Far East
Hawaiian Islands
Colorado
California
Kiwanis Club Plans Parish Tree Planting Initiative
The Kiwanis Club hosts letters from Mr Dallas Goss and Miss Wallie Nelson at luncheon while honoring Dr J C Ayres and Eddie Evans of the American Legion. A plan to plant four miles of highway trees February 29 is led by O E Hodge Floyd James and A Shephard with trees donated by the state highway commission. The effort memorializes World War II soldiers from Louisiana and targets sites near Ruston Simsboro and Choudrant.
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Kiwanis Club
Dallas Goss
Wallie Nelson
Harvey Nelson
J. C. Ayres
Memphis
Floyd James
Eddie Evans
American Legion
O. E. Hodge
A. Shephard
Washington
Louisiana
State Highway Commission
The
Legion
Ruston
Simsboro
Choudrant
King Fish Steals Mardi Gras Show With Parade Baton
Senator Huey P Long joins the Mardi Gras parade in Washington with family. He leads the band, carrying a baton as officers back down, hailed as the King Fish of Louisiana. The Crescent City scene shows Long drawing the crowd and eclipsing Rex with a festive display.
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Mardi Gras
Huey P. Long
Washington
Rex
Crescent City
King Fish
Louisiana
Gas Suit to Be Tried in State Supreme Court
Mayor Charles C Goyne and Ruston attorneys depart for New Orleans where Town of Ruston v People's Gas and Fuel Co is set for State Supreme Court review. If Ruston wins and no US Supreme Court appeal follows, feeder lines from Monroe field and booster stations will be built after bonds are sold. Officials hope to start municipal gas plant project before coal weather arrives.
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Charles C. Goyne
Ruston
New Orleans
People's Gas and Fuel Company
State Supreme Court
People's Gas and Fuel Coompany
Third Judicial District Court
E. J. Walker
United States Supreme Court
Monroe Field
Gus
Charles ©. Gayne
Thieves Take $500 From Hardware Store in Shreveport
A break in at Ogilvie Hardware Company in Shreveport allowed burglars to steal about $500, including about $300 in currency and $700 in checks plus stamps. The crime was discovered at 7 a m by employees. no suspects were found.
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Shreveport
cameCine Weber Mundia
Ogilvie Hardware Company
Currey
Payroll Drive Campaign Battles for Credits and Victory
In a late night scramble for lead in the Leader's Weekly Payroll Drive candidates vie for credits as the drive closes February 27. A Chevrolet Special Sedan worth 193. Chevrolet special promotion offers act now as workers rally to boost their favorite candidate with three weeks left in the campaign.
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Osyomlation
Cain
Federal Agent Dies in Shreveport
E. J. Pearce federal Prohibition agent for the Shreveport district was found dead in bed early today. He had been in ill health and had not fully recovered from a December 18 arm wound incurred during a raid on a still near LeCompte. Pearce had been a star government witness at the recent trial of Bossier City deputies. His wife said he seemed well before retiring, but she awakened at 1 am to find him dead beside her.
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E. J. Pearce
Prohibition
Shreveport
Pearce
LeCompte
Bossier City
Monroe Grocer Truck Destroyed by Blaze
A Monroe grocer trailer truck near Farmerville road was badly damaged by a late night fire. Firefighters from Ruston fought the blaze about 10:30 pm. cause unclear but suspected faulty wiring. The engine and cab were destroyed while the trailer and goods were saved. In a separate Norfolk Nebraska incident, Mrs. Louie Branehorst reportedly consumed quar contents.
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Ruston
Farmerville Road
March 1 Deadline Extended for Tax Payments by Sheriff
Sheriff A J Thigpen announced the State Auditor extended the deadline for delinquent tax payments to March 1. Delinquent taxes after March 1 would accrue interest at a rate of 6 percent. taxpayers are urged to pay before the deadline to avoid charges and fund state-office expenses in the district.
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A. J. Thigpen
English Writer Dies Today In Beverly Hills
English writer Edgar Widlace, 56, died at his Beverly Hills home this morning at 4 45. Pneumonia followed a recent illness and his bedside vigil lasted through Sunday and yesterday. He came to Hollywood about a year ago to write for studios and was prolific in books and plays. His secretary and staff were at his side.
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Edgar Widlace
Beverly Wic
Hollywood
Reco Steudias
Enghland
Walterston
Mardi Gras Festivities Take Toll
A chaotic Mardi Gras night in New Orleans left two dead and multiple injured as drunken revelers sparked crashes and assaults. Maude Limbelis died dancing. her son was hurt trying to help. A wrong-way collision killed one and injured others at a street crossing. A woman was shoved into a street car sustaining serious injuries. A truck crash near the Armory left several critically injured.
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Mardi
Maude Limbelis
Morgary
City
Seetie
Aonepra Wis
New Orleans
Cave In On Simsboro Farm After Heavy Rains
A Simsboro area farm reports a cave in following heavy rains. The ground collapsed around a tree line, sinking 50 feet deep in a trench near Lincoln Parish. A five year old boy reportedly was near the scene as the cave formed. Authorities assess stability and await engineers to inspect the site.
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Simsboro
Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Praised In Ouachita Parish
The Red Cross flood relief drive in Monroe and Ouachita Parish is praised for its efficiency and broad community support. J A Shealy led as general chairman, with posters, food shipments, and cash donations from H I Wilson, I Pearce, and Riley J Wilton fueling dispatches to the needy. Boy Scouts aided food collection. churches supplied sandwiches. Brown Piper Mill provided bags. fire and police helped shell and shell corn and peas for distribution.
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Evan J. A. Shealy
Hin
Mr. Shealy
Chamber of Commerce
Thompson-Ritchie
BRL
Molson Os Sons
Huston
Supply Company
Cal
Wilson
Mats
Pearce
Riley J. Wilton
Naud
Boy Scouts
Munsrs
Dabach
Sinisboro
Choudrant
Monroe
Th A. Rpeatherstiaie
Nuncy Bottling Works
Red Cross
Murder Mall on Hanover Street gains grisly fame
In Boston's Hanover Street, dubbed Murder Mall, four youths were slain and four more seriously harmed over the past two years. Not a single murder has been solved, and names like Prank Wallace, Guy Bermond, and Angelo Spriz Pu are linked to the street's notorious run.
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Boston
Hanover Street
Wallace
Ebelial
Uke Noturious
Guystin Fiabyy Bermond
Ludo" Walsh
Carnudo Clutitey
Yd Angelo Spriz
Phosphorus Burns Hit Francis Sessums at School
A student named Francis Sessums suffered phosphorus burns while at White on his way to a Hi-Y meet at a high school. He was badly burned when phosphorus in his pocket ignited from a metal object. He removed the object and extinguished flames, then completed his school day with care.
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Francis Sessums
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