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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

3

Final Plans for Tree Planting Event Monday Afternoon

Citizens group leaders and chamber officials map a systematic plan for February 28 tree planting in Radford Park. Supervisors will direct planting, with sixty volunteers and sixteen supervisors overseeing holes, soil, and seedling care, to ensure proper drainage and soil use.

Adil Chamber of Commerce Mernine General Chammian Eddie Baya McFarland Ded Die Peart Thas And Rouyss Radford Park George Tyre Piombin Tighe Houdini

Two Ruston Boys On All North Basketball Teams

Two Ruston players earned spots on the All North Louisiana basketball squads. The report notes their contributions for their high school team and highlights the state honor received by the pair within the season.

Ruston Boys Gael Ol

George Washington Fought and Worked To Make a Nation

A TeOesh speech by G. W. McCvinty reflects on George Washington’s role in shaping the United States. It covers Washington’s life from birth in 1732 at Mount Vernon to his surveying start, military leadership, public service, and philanthropy, noting his integrity and influence across generations.

George Washington G. W. McCvinty Social Science Department Teoh KMOLB Boday Georg Washington George Washinopton United States No Commission Ace Th House Senate Washington Aline America Mount Vernon Virninda Mather Mary Ball See Predenteksbing Bass Fither Charles Lee Hieber Strom Detheny Deby Nether Uoteren Stein Viner Pats Woods Randolphs Craik General Knox Jn. Laurens Alexander Hamton Lawrence Lord Fairfax Blue Ridge Mountains Betty

Legionnaires Entertained in Choudrant

McFarland Post of the American Legion met Tuesday night at Choudrant High School with local Legionnaires led by Bill Bagwell as hosts. The district Auxiliary president Mrs. John P. Jones urged membership and support for Children’s Aid funding while outlining relief and legislative goals. A tree planting drive was announced for Feb 29 with 4 miles of trees planned near Ruston and Simsboro.

McFarland Post American Legion Choudrant High School Legionnaires Bill Bagwell Harvey Nelson John P. Jones Do. B. Carter Eddie Evans Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Railroad Park Griliie Ruston Choudrant Simsboro Shofner P. W. Baskerville Choudi Bagweil

Pech Theatre Player's Show at Feb 27

A fragmented note describes a Pech Theatre players show on February 27 with references to performance, audience, and stage details. The text mentions ongoing rehearsal or program notes and hints at a lively theatrical event.

Pech Theatre MDAY

Pine Cones the Winter Read by Ruston Students

Ruston students publish Pine Cones a quarterly literary magazine edited by Louisiana Pech and Rho Gamma chapter Sigma Delta. Debra chairs the English department and student artists including Mathie Sie Mardin, Genevieve Bo Marab, Thulie Bart Powrsened, Lurbae Woyrick, and Mary Auce Posey contribute stories and poetry. The issue features mystery and short fiction, with a playful theater note and promotional lines inviting readers to enjoy the publication and a local comedy.

Louisiana Rho Gamma Sigma Debra Mathie Sie Mardin Skeked Genevieve Bo Marab Thulie Bart Lurbae Woyrick Mary Auce Posey Deithto Aledenits Orieiat Bland Seebbes Chiameter Phetories Timmoreus Utd Sa Listead Crticies

A and P to Open New Store in Ruston

B H Rainwater of Rainwater Realty Co announced that the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company has leased a building in Ruston for a new store. They plan to take over the lease by early March and move in soon after. A national chain, the company will operate under centralized management with a New Orleans office directing the Ruston branch. The New Orleans office arranged the lease, and the store will use the former Wallace Variety location.

B. H. Rainwater Rainwater Realty Co Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co United States Ruston New Orleans Wallace

How Many Credits To Win Chevrolet Special Sedan

Question about credit totals for winning the Chevrolet Special Sedan in the Leader's subscription campaign closing Saturday February 27. The piece notes varied campaign dynamics and local conditions affect outcomes and efforts.

Chevrolet Europe Gump Imiomager

Louisiana Oil Expands in Florida Coast Market

Louisiana Oil Refining Corp announces a new distribution contract with Orange State Oil Co of Miami to supply Cities Service and Koolmotor Oils to 104 stations along Florida's gold coast from Palm Beach to Key West. Loreco refinery products move via Port Noches Texas to Miami marine terminals.

Shreveport Louisiana Florida Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation Cities Service New York D. W. Harris Mid-South Orange State Oil Company Miami Floroida J Cities Service Gold Coast Palm Beach Key West Harris Loreco Bossier Cit Port Noches Texas Bare Imarine Terminals Orange State Company Cities Service Oil Group South Atlantic Henry L. Doherty Doherty Mian Biltmore Miami Beach

Lincoln Negro Five Defeats Farmerville Quintettes

Lincoln Parish Colored High School defeated the Farmerville Quintettes 21 to 15 last night. It was the third win for the local colored cagers this season. The Bears broke a close start with fast passes to pull away after a 14 to 11 halftime edge.

Lincoln Parish Farmerville Quintettes Quintetts Bears

Girls Glee Club Sings at Kiwanis Luncheon

The Curls Glee Club of Louisiana Tech High School performed under Kendall Hearn, delivering complex pieces with creditable precision. Guest W J Hammond of Jonesboro, president of the Jonesboro Business Men's Club, attended. the group plans a radio broadcast on KMLB from 12 to 12:30 tomorrow.

Curls Louisiana Tech High School Kiwanis Kendall Hearn Hearn W. J. Hammond Jonesboro W. E. McBride Anch Mr. Hammond Business Men’s Club of KMLB

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