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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

4

Hotter Than Hot Minstrel Critics Report at Rialto

Minstrel critics praise the Rialto Theater show opening Friday at 8 15 pm. The Louisiana Tech directed Louisiana Serenaders will perform with a southern orchestra as a mid show feature and after show at Elks Hall. Tickets are one dollar, or $1.50 after late seating.

Minstrel Critics W. E. McBride Bill Rutledge Asher R. L. Reese Arkansas L. F. Green Elbert Haskins Louisiana Tech Ruston Lincoln Parish South Louisiana Serenaders Ladies and Gentlemen Elks Hall

Thieves Take Bag From Car In Shreveport Hotel Row

A brownish tan handbag belonging to Mrs. W. H. Sleeper was stolen from a car parked in front of the Harding Hotel on the corner of Texas and Monroe Streets. The car doors were found open this morning with dents at the door jam. Luggage remained, but the bag held clothing, an evening dress, a velvet suit, shoes, hose and personal items. a typewriter, school books and an insurance policy were not touched.

W. H. Sleeper Shreveport Colonial Hotel Harding Hotel Texas and Monroe Streets Georgette

Payroll drive ends soon with prizes for top placers

Only a few days remain in the Payroll Drive as leaders chase a 1932 Chevrolet Special Sedan and five other awards. The weekly pay roll campaign accelerates toward the final hour with high scoring and a late surge possible. Support your candidates now to push them over the top.

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Tech High Plans Track Team After Basketball Era

After Louisiana tournaments end Tech High School teams plan continued activity. Groth, the varsity coach, leads daily workouts at Tech Gym with multiple sports participation, signaling broader athletics future and new uniforms for the season. The squad, unlike prior years, shows growing athletic attention and commitment.

Louisiana Tech Groth Tech High Att Retics

Sinclairs sue Ruston city marshal for damages

The Sinclairs filed a petition in Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana asking for 3500 dollars from City Marshal W D Risinger and night officer Dan Colvin for an alleged illegal entry and search of their home at 202 South Bonner Street on January 30 1932. The suit claims invasion of privacy and demands 1000 dollars plus 2500 dollars with interest and costs.

Joe Wilson H. Grady Sinclair Grady Sinclair W. D. Risinger Ruston South Bonner Street Linecoln Parish Louisiana Dan Colvin W. PD. Risinger Petitioners

Hightower Defeated for Lincoln Parish Assessor Post

R R Hightower tax assessor of Lincoln Parish loses to J Rhodes Smith 1802 to 1379 as declared by the Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the courthouse. Hightower served fifteen years, first elected in 1916, with a record of fighting to keep taxes low and aiding local business by resisting tax increases.

R. R. Hightower Lincoln Parish J. Rhodes Smith Democratic Executive Committee Hightower al Givens Givens Smith Bogvhtower Baton Rouge

Floyd Pearce First To Par Golf Course

Officials of the Huston Golf Club announce Floyd Pearce as the first to par the new course upruned hole by hole. Pearce finished with a 35 on the front nine and leads the tournament as it progresses this fall.

Floyd Pearce Huston Golf Tue Guller Pearce Daibo Broweht

Ruston Health Officer Sued For 2500 In Slander Case

A petition filed in Third Judicial District Court by Mrs. Grady Sinclair against Joe Wilson alleges Wilson slandered her on January 13 in her home by claiming she runs a disorderly house. The suit seeks 2500 dollars plus costs, with Wilson cited to answer.

E. L. Walker Third Judicial District Court Grady Sinclair Joe Wilson Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Ruston Enters Junction City Cage Tourney

Junction City Ark Feb 24 More color added to the duel state basketball tournament next Friday and Saturday with late registrations from Euston Choudrant Barrs Collinston Ta girls Homer Collingston La and Arkaneus teams. Weather extended registration period to Wednesday night. phone for details.

Junction City Ark Morecolor Euston Choudrant Barrs Collinston Homer Collingston Wise Arkaneus Vars Wesson Fairview Louann Ouachita County Belmere

Mrs. Neilson Directs Cosm os Piertan Pageant

Mrs P D Neilson is praised as director of the Cosmos Piertan pageant at the Rialto Theater on Monday. She previously directed Cosmos Club plays and church pageants in Rus ton and Tennessee, arranging costumes and settings with help from club members and local volunteers.

Riafro Theater P. D. Neilson Tennessee Ruston Chassie Ayers Neilson S&. B. Ritchie Frank Price Ed Wtl Nams James Martin Washington BE. McFadden

Lincoln Parish Tech Alumni Meeting Planned in Ruston

Former Peeh students and alumni plan a Tech Alumni meeting in Ruston at Huston High School next Friday at 7 00 PM to discuss a Lancul Pure lbh ugil and related events. Attendees will also participate in the American Legion Min at Rialty theater with planned numbers including girls quintet and dances by Tech girls.

Peeh Lincultes Parish Hayve Beer L. G. Armstrong Tech Ruston Huston High School Meetings Ethel

Lincoln Parish clerk race decided by two votes in final tally

Ross C. Neill narrowly defeated Max Bradley for Clerk of Court by two votes in the fourteen precinct parish returns. Final counts show Bradley 1588 and Neill 1590, with precinct totals listed for each candidate across Courthouse, Mayor's Office, stores, and towns. Other races included J Rhode Smith beating R R Hightower for assessor and T A Wright over J H Delany for representative, plus state senate totals for four parishes.

Ross C. Neill Max Bradley A. H. Colvin Democratic Executive Committee Bradley Neill Lincoln Parish Courthouse Dye Vienna Hilly Mayor's Office Dye’s Trussell’s Simshoro Oak Grove Choudrant Calhoun Mineral Springs Hopewell Dubach Hico J. Rhode Smith R. R. Hightower Smith Hightower Dye'’s Simsburg T. A. Wright J. H. Delany Lincoln Morehouse West Carroll Union Terala Robinson Elder Rodgers Tergia

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Rial The Legion American Legion Rialto Theater Yee Chief Squirt Bruce Caldwell Yale Grid Caldwell Jimmy Quinn Norwich Conn Quinn Sinclairs W. OD. Risinger W. D. Hisinger James Burkin St. Louis Shrine Senate NEA Los Angeles Leo V. Youngworth United States California Youngworth Imperial Ruston Health Officer Huey Long Emile Bleuveau New Orleans National Democratic Suey Long Chicago Huey Mrs. Neilson Pagent -Drama PLAN Lincoln Parish Unit Tech J. H. Delony Terzia Dye's Trussell Trussell's Store Simsboro Vienna, Ltd Dye's Store Rodgers— Lincoln Terzia—Lincoin Robinson—Linvaln Jhorenouse
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