17 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
1
The page blends political chatter with local concerns including war era reflections and a push by some for Prohibition policy changes. It notes community worries about crime, taxation, and social habits while touching on a forthcoming tournament and public notices.
A brief update on the natatorium construction project notes progress status and remaining work. officials and contractors are coordinating to meet the next milestone and address outstanding design clarifications.
At the regular Lincoln Parish Farm Council meeting in the James Building, 2 o clock Saturday, J A Shealy reported on a poultry tour to Rapides Parish and offered improvement ideas for the local poultry industry. Members discussed government refinancing for farmers, with loan applications likely soon. Mayor Charles Gayne and officials returned from New Orleans after attending the People's Gas and Fuel Company vs Town of Ruston case at the state Supreme Court. The council plans resolutions to Congressmen and Senators on farm financing. Leroy Bastedo, 22, a Ruston high school valedictorian, is jailed for arson.
Fragmentary report discusses Vienna Tea Line proceedings, committee matters, and individuals named Hie Hie Hie, Jean Hye, and Neil. Mentions camp, patchy attendance, and steps toward testing or arranging public input. Observed garbled names, dates, and roles. details are unreadable.
Dubach Club hosts a quilt contest on February 23 with pledges and community turnout. The fragmented text references a gathering and local participation, mentioning dates and community groups connected to the event.
Hico Community Club met last Saturday night with a large crowd. Callis Owen was chairman assisted by Miss Lillian O Nea as demonstration agent. They discussed buying a tag for the school funded by parish affinity and political candidates. A house for the club’s next play was outlined. the program featured a Sunday School solo by Mattie Lausi and a Country Communion scene with Allee May Strickbine.
In Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ issued from the Third Judicial District Court of Ruston seizes and offers for public auction the North half of Lot 3 Block 50 Dabney Subdivision Ruston LA to satisfy the writ. Sale at the courthouse steps March 22 1932 cash only with no appraisal. Auctioneer is Sheriff A J Thigpen.
In Third District Court Parisi of Lincoln Louisiana the Writ of Faria against Robert W Goree issued in Case No 9236 directs seizure. The property, West half of Northwest quarter Section 9 and East half of Northeast quarter Section 6 Township North Range West, 160 acres, will be sold at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in Ruston on Saturday March 19 1932. Cash with appraisal terms. Dated February 17 1932.
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