Fire damages Nelson home near Ruston
A fire at C. L. Nelsons residence on the Shreveport highway west of town caused near total loss of furniture and about 4500 dollars in damages with minimal insurance. Fire officials credited delayed water hookup and neighbor alert for saving surrounding property amid a suspected wiring defect. Separately, Fred Mitchells residence in the East End saw a late Monday fire from a defective flue, keeping losses around five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Nelson
Shreveport
Nelson
O. K. Davis
Fred Mitchell
Gulf Public Service First Donor In 10 Million Drive
Mrs Frank Price parish Red Cross chairwoman announced Gulf Public Service Company gave the first donation in America’s National 10,000,000 fundraising drive receiving a 15 dollar check. She noted heavy demand on the Red Cross for distributing funds and urged supporters to mail or deliver contributions to Red Cross headquarters with acknowledgments published in the Daily Leader. Workers continue to investigate requests for aid and provide assistance as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Price
American Red Cross Organization
Gulf Public Service Company
America
Red Cross
Daily Leader
Frank Stubbs Talks Before Kiwanis Club meeting
At the Ruston Kiwanis Club weekly session Reverend H. M. Johnson discussed the broad scope of American philanthropy refuting claims that Americans are money minded. He highlighted large yearly giving, purposes of gifts, and fields funded, noting education as a key driver. Colonel Frank P. Stubbs of Monroe, guest, offered thanks. The underprivileged child committee reported four tonsil removals and more soon planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Kiwanis Club
J. T. Folk
H. M. Johnson
Johnson
Frank P. Stubbs
Monroe
B. L. Walk
Stubbs
Woendly Freeling
A. &. Phillips
Kiwanis Club
Sheriff Recovers Watch Stolen From Sanders Home
Sheriff A J Thigpen reported recovering a 45 wristwatch stolen from Mr and Mrs W B Sanders of West Mississippi Avenue as they prepared to move to Shreveport. The watch was found in Grambling on Semmie Arrington a 15 year old youth who confessed to taking it and was arrested. watch returned to the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thigpen
W. 8. Sanders
West
Mississippi Avenue
Shreveport
Grambling
Semmie Arrington
Careful plans would better cotton crops
Washington on February 7 argues that current low cotton prices demand thorough farm planning to meet seed needs and cut growing costs. USDA and state studies show higher yields lower cost per pound, with fertilizer use and land selection key, urging removal of poorer land and focus on better plots to boost profits regardless of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Fertilizer Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tom Roberts Speaks to Legionnaires on Preparedness
Members of McFarland No. 2 American Legion heard Rev. Tom Roberts, pastor of Farmerville Baptist, recount WWI experiences as chaplain and organizer in Paris and Saint Louis. He urged preparedness and noted plans for a joint Memorial Day gathering at Dewitt McFarland's grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland No. 2
American Legion
L. J. Fox
Tom Roberts
Farmerville Baptist Church
Roberts
France
Paris
Saint Louis
Hantford McNiter
Legion
McNuer
United States
Canada
Farmerville Legion
Dewitt McAfarland
Relief Loan Letter Urges Farm Equipment Funding
Ruston Chamber of Commerce asks Congressman Riley J. Wilson to help secure a supplement to the Dreath Relief Loan program. A letter notes that loans under the 45 million appropriation lack authority for farm equipment and repair parts, essential for crop production, and seeks action from Louisiana representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Riley J. Wilson
John N. Sandhin
James B. Aswell
J. #. Rausdell
Edwin Broussard
Louisiana
Irish potatoes a money crop in the central South
Regions of the lower Mississippi Valley in Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee profit from Irish potato farming. In 1930 the three states produced 6.5 million bushels valued at over 8.5 million dollars with Louisiana shipping over 1,500 carloads last season.
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Simsboro
Middle South
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
H. J. Schwietert
Aerce
Schwietert
South
Agricultural Department of Thelnion Central System
Banks Reopen as Mississippi Readsjusts Deposits Plan
Jackson, Feb 5 Mississippi banks that halted operations to shield depositors are gradually resuming under a temporary freeze plan. The Bank of Blue Mountain and its Ashland branch were added to the reopened list, with Greenwood Bank and other lenders slated to resume next week. About 15 of 60 banks closed have reopened or will soon, per Superintendent J B Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
State Banking Department
Love
Bank of Blue Mountain
Ashland
Lave
Greenwood Bank and Hush Company
Peauls
Ab Water Valley
McCormib Setines Bank
Iared
Epuet Company
Tie Birt National of
McComb
Adult Class To Organize On Tuesday
An adult class will organize Tuesday under the George foodlesteral and club committee. Miss Stele Tiurtleth of the Luech Hine BeGuamies department will lead the session from 2 to 4 pm at the local school. Additional details note clothing work and civic activities supported by Home Boonunites and local clubs. participants urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pram “Pharaday
Phe Chiss
Stele Tiurtleth
Elena
Mrs. Colvin of Simsboro Dies in Shreveport Hospital
Funeral services for Mrs. John Colvin of Simsboro were held at ten o'clock in Simsboro. Rev. H. T. Bolt officiated. She is survived by her husband John Colvin four daughters and one son including Mrs. Yarland Chote Mrs. Marl Turner Miss Laverne Colvin and Mrs. Joseph T. Beattie and son Reuben Colvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colvin
Sinsboro
Shreveport
Simsboro
H. T. Bolt
Joseph T. Beattie
Brooklyn
New York
Reuben Colvin
Simispore
Two Watchmen Fight On LSU Campus Fatal Dispute
On LSU campus workers clashed over trespass claims near the state house site. Watchman G F Sevier fired after an argument, striking George M Toney and Hollis Harris. Toney suffered critical injuries, Harris leg wound, Sevier injured but expected to recover. Authorities report ongoing investigation.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State House
G. F. Sevier
University
George M. Toney
Fuller Construction Company
New State House
Sevier
Toney
Hollis Harris
Harris
Police Jury Asked For Service Officer Funds
Lincoln parish Legion post appeals to the police jury for funds to hire a part time service officer for ex soldiers. The request notes many veterans need daily aid and logistics support in the parish. Total past assistance and expenses cited reach eighteen thousand five hundred twenty eight dollars, with some costs paid by post members and hospital services provided.
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American Legion
Lincoln Parish
Sarve
Legion
Sanders Baskin
W. 8Utlede
White
Cole
Dob & Staples
Leyton Post
Tander Lin
Paseed
Poties
Urdie Comderklion
Caital
Ee Quest For
le Post
Ninathys Sixteng Ea Servb
le Poverminent Hospitals
Bok
Paydor Nevices Ba Tie Army Bev
Pace Jap Bern
Aia Poyeteteig
A. Te
Babes
Escapee from prison linked to 1920 Louisiana murder in Oklahoma
Sheriff's telegram ties Simon Hardy to the 1920 murder of Whit Allbright in Louisiana. Hardy, a large Black man, escaped after two years in state prison and has eluded capture for nine years. Louisiana authorities seek extradition. Tulsa police report Hardy’s identity but he refuses to return without papers.
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Ruston
A. J. Thigpen
Charlie Brice
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Simon Hardy
Nervo
George Brownie
White
Herrea
Whit Allbright
Allebrights
Hardy
Brownie
Angola Farm
Sherr] Brice
Louisiana
Sherri Thigpen
Wade Long
State Penitentiary
Allbright
Camden
Arkansas
N’s
Nationalization of U S banks proposed by Owen D Young
New York financier Owen D Young told the Senate banking investigating committee that nationalizing all U S banks of deposit under Federal Reserve supervision would form the core of a sound banking policy to prevent future economic disasters. He urged measures to curb stock market manipulation and said if legislation cannot fix the system an amendment to the constitution should be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Owen DL Young
New York
Auther
Young
Senate Banking Investigating Committee
Live at Home program urged to raise poultry hens
State farmers plan annual farming operations focusing on long forage, crop diversification, and a strong home poultry program. While cash crop profits may shrink due to surpluses, expanding poultry production is advised with average hen egg output around 50 per year and demonstrations showing 150 to 183 eggs per hen per year for layers. Prospects for better poultry prices exist, supporting a home flock for personal use and modest cash income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foamy
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Frank Stubbs
Sanders
Farmerville
Mass
W. F. Bond
Southern Colleges and Secondary
Southern Association
M. C
Washington, D. DC
Mr. Wilson
Ali
Margaret Burt
EB. Burt
Simshoro
Dodd College
Gurt
Simsboro High School
Glee Club
Bach Club
Miss Burt
Eta Upsilon Garnina
New Orleans
WDSU
NBC
Hotel DeSoto
W. E. Akin
T. C. Rogera
Miss. Banks
Chota da Tess Abaddy
Thais Barly
Creorge
Cleuibets
Ls.u
American Legion Post
Man
Okla
U. S
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