Medals Set To Honor Tech Students For 1931 32
Louisiana Tech will award gold medals for highest excellence in various subjects during the 1931 32 session. A committee will select recipients from top scholastic performers who are also notable in their field. Sponsors may fund new awards by notifying President G W Bond in time for the annual catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
Tech
Ruby B. Pearce
L. L. Brown
Helen Graham
Chemical Department
Harry Howard
Alma Burke
G. M. Bohler
W. L. Mitchell
R. A. McFarland
H. J. Nethken
P. D. Neilson
R. L. Reese
Ruth Crawford
Sheriff Takes Jim Stromon To State Penitentiary
Sheriff A J Thigpen departed Ruston at daybreak with Jim Stromon a Black man convicted in district court after pleading guilty to cow theft Stromon received a twelve month term in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thigpen
Ruston
Jim Stromon
Stromon
State Penitentiary
Mercury Tumbles To 34 Below In Pittsfield Mass
A brutal cold wave gripped New England with early February readings dropping to 34 degrees below zero in Pittsfield Massachusetts the deepest this winter. Other towns in the region logged 30 below or higher to 18 below in Lowell Massachusetts as Rochester New Hampshire and Northfield Vermont also reported severe cold with historic February readings.
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Pittsfield
Mass
New York
New England
Northfield
Rochester
N. H
Lowell
Weather and prices dip as cities report frigid readings
Fragmented note lists Albany Utica and Amsteldam with readings near 1 and 9 below, and Arkansas and other areas dipping to 13 below. It mentions flour salt pork and beans and cites Boston New Haven readings near 10 above. Coast cities fared slightly better amid weeks on this diet.
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Albany
Utica
W. C
Arkansas
Amsteldam
Boston
New Haven
Conn
Anan Ierith
Shoplifters Receive 60 Day Sentence in Court Friday
Plorida Holland and Carrie White were arraigned in District Court on shoplifting charges and convicted. Judge E. L. Walker sentenced them to 90 days on Lincoln Parish roads for the offense. They allegedly acted together, were linked to items from Famous and Gahagan's, and faced fines of $100 plus four months on the road for related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorida Holland
Carrie White
Lincoln Parish
E. L. Walker
Famous
Gahagan’s
George Anderson
King Pringle
Dr Allen Visits Home Economics Class Health Review
Dr Allen visited our 102 Home Economics classes last Thursday to survey student health. All members were measured and weighed. many showed overweight or underweight but none serious. He discussed health factors for high school girls and noted poor eating habits such as skipping meals and low exercise, aiming to correct these habits for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Allen
Skyscrapers of Insolence in Moscow Critique
A leading Moscow newspaper derides the congressional committee on communistic activities in the United States as a skyscraper of insolence and claims the ninety pages of alleged evidence are forged. It notes Russia’s routine insults from the U S and dismisses Fish’s committee report as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Congressional Committee
United States
Russia
Congressman Fish
Shreveport Journal
Ever Popular Pajamas Return to Beachwear Styles
Pajamas are surging with women on beaches this season. They will resemble dresses as wide trousers create a full skirt effect. For those who dislike them, beach dresses will be worn over bathing suits. Designs will be easy to slip on and off.
Not a Friend on Earth Opens Saloon Return Debate
The column mocks any bid to legalize open saloons in the United States. Drys oppose, vets warn of harm, bootleggers fear business loss, and the Wickersham commission concludes there should be no restoration. The piece frames broad consensus against reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Drys
Wickersham Commission
How They Fare Red Cross aid outlines meal allowances in Arkansas
The article details Red Cross support for destitute residents in Arkansas, listing meal allowances of three and one-third cents per meal for three meals daily, five cents for two meals, or a single ten-cent banquet. It argues these figures should spur generous contributions to a ten million dollar relief quota from Americans unaware of the need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Red Cross
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Urges Originals
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as the original liver remedy. It warns against substitutes and encourages asking by name. Instructions emphasize seeking the red bottle and taking eight pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
No Charm Here Seeks Eighth Divorce Of Husband
Los Angeles February 3 Mrs Clara M Scarsdale filed her third divorce action against Herbert Scarsdale arguing he forced her to live in an unheated rear garage so he could rent the main house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clara M. Scarsdale
Herbert Scarsdale
Compromise Looms With New Relief Proposal
Washington, Feb 5. The Senate coalition blocked enactment of one appropriation bill while a compromise proposal to end the relief deadlock was weighed by President Hoover. The plan calls for 25 million dollars more in a loan fund for farmers, replacing the Red Cross relief fund rejected by the president and Republicans. Leaders from both parties supported the plan as talks continued to avoid an extra session. Secretary Hyde was consulted for interpretation as leaders awaited the president's word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Coalition
Hoover
Senate
White House
Red Cross
Republican House
Treasury Post Office
House
Hyde
Capitol
University Head Appoints Med Faculty Members
Dr P Jorda Kahle and Dr Philip J Carter named to LSU medical school faculty. Kahle to chair urology, with TuLane and Charity Hospital ties, plus Baptist hospital work. Carter to lead obstetrics, former house surgeon at Lying-in Hospital New York, early New Orleans child welfare clinic pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
P. Jorda Kahle
Philip J. Carter
New Orleans
Louisiana State University Medical School
James Monroe Smith
University
Kahle
Tulane University Graduate School
Charity Hospital
the Baptist Hospital
Carter
New York
Bicentenary Of Lodge Celebrated By Members
JEDBURGH Scotland Minutes of St John Lodge No 1044 two hundred years old read at 14 December to mark the bicentennary A banquet followed at a nearby hotel The 1743 Social Festival of St John noted the lodge would pay per head for thirty including meals and drink Washington February 3 Senate Public Buildings committee ordered favorable report on the administration measure authorizing 100000000 in public buildings program expenditures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedburgh
Scotland
Washington
Senate Public Buildings Committee
Scholarships Offer Meats Essay Contest For High School Girls
Local high school girls may win university scholarships by entering the Eighth National Meat Story Contest. Sponsored by the National Live Stock and Meat Board, with support from the U S Department of Agriculture and various state colleges, it has drawn thousands of entries since 1924. Final judging by a committee of home economics authorities and state university representatives. Contest topics cover meat production marketing cooking diet and related subjects. The event ends March 11 with earlier entries already submitted by many teachers nationwide. Also notes on local election commissions in Lincoln Parish and a March 4 meeting for canvassing results at Ruston Court House.
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National Live Stock and Meat Board
Chicago
Bureau of Home ‘Econoics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ome
Margaret Justin
Tome Economics
Kansas State Agricultural College
Jessie Alice Cline
University of Missouri
Kathryn Niles
University of Minnesota
Caroline B. King
The
Country Gentleman
Coungtry
Recapture Escaped Road Hand Friday in Claiborne City
Albert Jones, recently sentenced to a 90 day road sentence in Lincoln Parish for issuing bad checks, was captured in Homer Friday by Sheriff J F Kinder after information from Sheriff A J Thigpen. Thigpen sent Deputy Clyde Frasier to return Jones to complete the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Lincoln Parish
Homer
J. F. Kinder
A. J. Thigpen
Jones
Thigpen
Clyde Frasier
Sheriff Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana Third District
Notice of public auction under a Writ of Fieri Facias issued by the Third Judicial District Court. The sale, at the Ruston courthouse steps, covers two parcels in Lincoln Parish totaling one acre each, described as portions of Sec. 26 and Sec. 3, with improvements, bond, and costs, to satisfy the writ. The defendant is Dan Brooks. sheriff A J Vhtgpien signs.
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Lincoln Parish
Towit
Neding
J. W. Willams
Devd
N. BR
Ned Kray
A. J. Taylor
Election Officers Selected for Lincoln Parish Board
The Lincoln Parish Board of Elections selected officers to conduct a general election on March 3, 1931, appointing city and ward judges and clerks to oversee the voting and ensure proper procedures are followed on election day.
Sale of seized Lincoln Parish property in 1931
In the Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of fieri facias directs sheriff A J Thigpen to sell at public auction at the farm of Mrs W R Liner Ward 4 Lincoln Parish on Saturday February 14 1931 the listed property to satisfy the writ and costs cash with appraisement. Items include two black mares Dan and Pet a two horse wagon a red and white milk can a Model T Ford truck license 30 471 motor 12414522 and various farming implements. Seized as property of defendants D B and N J B Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish of
Lincoln
State of
Louisiana
W. R. Liner
Lincoln Parish
D B
N. J. B. Carter
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana
By virtue of a writ of seizure the sheriff will offer for sale at public auction at the Ruston Court House front door on Saturday February 14 1931 the property in Sect 4 Town 4 West in Lincoln Parish Louisiana 8 acres more or less description includes SW1 NE1 and NW4 SE1 See 4 4 4 West. Terms cash with appraisal. A W Culpen Sheriff.
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Third District Court
Parish of
Lincoln
State of
Louisiana
Third Judicial District Court
Court House
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Sdircula
Swlaiouf
Mat and
Fleuilog
Butler
Seblity
Walt
Beneft
A.W. Culgpen
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana
In the Third Judicial District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ implements sheriff sale by auction. The notice lists B J Cox and others in the case Nev 6552 ALCL Shaw. The sale is set for the public auction between judicial hours on February 16th. It describes property in Lincoln Parish including Jas Ned Block 1 of the A A Shaw division.
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Sheriff's Sale
B.J. Cox
Nev
Alcl Shaw
Webruary Lith
Lincoln Parish
A. A. Shaw Hod
Rustou
Laucoln Parl
Sheriff Notice of Sale of Seized Property
Seized as the property of defendant A. C. Shaw and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Term of sale crush with the benefit of appraisement. This the 14th day of January, 1981. A. J. Thigpen, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Shaw
A. J. Thigpen
Public Auction Likely for Dubach Lots in Lincoln Parish
Third Judicial District Court of Lincoln Parish Louisiana issues a writ of fieri facias to sell at public auction at the Ruston courthouse on Saturday March 7 1921. The sale covers Lot Two and Lot Four of Black Fight in the town of Dubach held by defendants Joe H Wise and R L Williams to satisfy the writ and costs. Cash with appraisement relief applies and the sale date is February 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Dubach
Joe H. Wise
R. L. Willams
A. J. Thigpen
Lincoln Parish Passes 1931 Fence Law Enforcement and License Tax
Police Jury resolves strict enforcement of the stock or no fence law starting February 1 1931 and impounds stray stock. Notices posted parish wide warn that law will be enforced and violators prosecuted. Ordinance 150 levies an annual 1931 license tax on all trades and professions in Lincoln Parish with collection by the Tax Collector. vote recorded January 6 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Tatum
Sanderson
Louisiana
Vtc
Mills
Henry
Colvin
Donald
Foster
Partition Sale Involving Dora Colytu In Louisiana Parish
Notice of partition sale issued by Third District Court for Shicola Parish Louisiana directs sale by auction at Rusty Court House Lincoln Parish. Lot and fractions in Section 14 Township 20 Range 3 West totaling 90 acres, including appurtenances, to be sold cash without appraisement on February 28 1931. Sheriff A J Thigpen dates January 28 1931.
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Olsuniet Court
Bincgln Parish
Gouishana
Third District Court
Bud
Shicola Parish
Louisiana
Rusty
Lincoln Parish
Lousiana
Nis
C. R. Lo & Voteho
Thuis
A. J. Thigpen
Sherif
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Travis Street
Shreveport
Med
Live Stock Board
Board of Supervisors
W. C. Simonton
Sam P.guilatt
J. Hinton
M. C. Nugent
T. Gayne
H. O. Warren
C. W. Pirkins
P. P. Knowles
G. Null
C. E. Leggett
Board of Supervisors of Elections
G. A. Adams
Henry Hinton
R. D. Glover
Claiborne City
Sheriff’s Sale
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
Dan Brooks
Parish of Lincoln
Fieri Pacias
Lincoln Parid
Luge
Caret Butta
Clirky
Barch
Gurpuce
Ward Une
W. BR
Susic
N. J
Harrell
Mat Butler
Flemming Butler
Disteet
Linceln
Stub
Third Judicial District
Cai
Gual Lo
Dacula Parish
Judietal
A. M. Wade
JU. Wise, P. C. Wright
Eugene Wright
RK. J. Willams
Daisy Hants
Dora Colytu
Als
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