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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1931

Page

5

Farmers Short Course Planned at Local Tech

Invitations sent to 000 farmers and homemakers from eight North Louisiana parishes to attend a two day agricultural short course at Louisiana Tech. The event, sponsored by LSU Extension, features cattle judging with prizes a Jersey heifer and Duroc Jersey gifts, plus talks by LSU and LSU Ag staff. Sessions cover farm programs 1931, cattle feeding, pasture improvement, poultry profitability, and women’s roles, with meals provided at 50 cents.

Louisiana Tech Louisiana R. L. Reese Tech Agricultural Department Agricultural Extension Division Louisiana State University Lincoln Bienville Jackson Union Winn Claiborne Ouachita Webster Tech Barns C. BR. Staples Agricultural Department G. W. Bond F. W. Spencer H. C. Sanders Baton Rouge Clyde Ingram Tech Dining Clara 8. Burris Reese M. M. LaCroix S. A Lincoln Parish J. A. Shealy Cy Evans Texas and Pacific Railroad Dallas Texas Floyd Spencer Ellen Lenoir Tech Singer Sewing Machine Co Chicago Tom Bourg Staples Nesham Dee Simon

In Memory of Mrs. Mattie Hedgepeth

Obituary for Mattie Hedgepeth, who died December 10, 193, described as devoted wife and loving mother. The piece notes her cheer amid poverty, hospitality, faith, and lasting memories for family and friends. Poem lines honor her life and faith, with blessing wishes for the bereaved. Maude M. Nobles signs.

Rast Mattie Hedgepeth

Glazebrook Addresses at Chapel Hour

Dr Glazebrook a prominent physician and evangelist spoke at Louisiana Tech and Ruston High School chapel hours about the need for educated Christians. He urged supporting fathers and mothers’ sacrifices to educate youth and urged citizens to pursue Christlike citizenship. Reverend Richard Douglas introduced him and other attendees heard the address.

Louisiana Tech Ruston High School Glazebrook Screon Washington, D. C Commission of Evangelism Richard Douglas Episcopal |Ehurch Minden Washington Chasebrook Relagion Sebeare Nik Tad Oli

Social Club Party At Mina Lut Hinkies House

The P. Clubs of Duis announce a party next Saturday evening at Mina Lut Hinkies house. Guests include Miss Uaruthy Whose Mr. Mitchell Woodverd Miss June Had Mr. Hugh Driggerd Idiss Bere Adamis Me Avdix Tatum Mfr Cay Celvin.

Duis Mina Lut Hinkies House Uaruthy Mitchell Woodverd June Had Hugh Driggerd Idiss Bere Adamis Avdix Tatum Mfr

New Orleans Law Class Prank Becomes Real Test

Tulane student Richard Whitten rushed a professor Earl Myer’s class with a red pump and shouted about a quiz. Myer drew a pistol to demonstrate unreliable testimony, while Preacher Roberts and Don Zimmerman tackled the student.

New Orleans Richard Whitten Tulane University Earl D. Myer Roberts Don Zimmerman Whitten Myer Fiveryone

Youths Admit They Killed Merchant in Alexandria

Alexandria February 23 Two youths aged 20 and 21 confessed to the November 24 robbery and murder of merchant Nick Rink. Police Chief Don Lege said the pair named the crime and indicated the motive was robbery. The suspects are William Struther of Oakdale and Caron Stone of Alexandria.

Alexandria Nick Rink Don Lege Willian 1 Struther Oll Oakdale Lewit Caron Stone

Local bankers group meeting noted in Shreveout report

A local gathering of bankers including Sudery Bookin Frick Mourne Howard Hath and Heian Auster of Hus tin bble Banks Sans May of Chu en Bank wid Trust Company and By top Canuit of Pivot National Bank won the Shreveout Monday in a described meeting.

Sudery Bookin Frick Mourne Howard Hath Heian Auster Hustin Bble Sans May Chuen Bank Wid Trust Company By~ Top Canuit Pivot National Bank Shreveout

Group A Loanista convention notes in Shreveport events

Attendees gathered at Washington-Téatee hotel for morning sessions of the Group A Pavizere association convention. Afternoon events included entertainment at Shreveport Golf Club and Little Traorecee with a Torch Bearers performance. Allan A. Graves was elected president and Frank J. Melton became first vice chairman of the association.

Group A Loanista “ Pavizere Washington-Téatee Saleie Shreveport Gol Club

Site Purchased For Extending Office Building In New Orleans

New Orleans Feb 23 The National Realty Building was acquired for 65000 dollars enabling extension of the Baker building from St Charles Street to Camp Street about 250 feet. The remodeled structure will align with the Baker property and leases are already being made on the basis of completion by June 15.

New Orleans National Realty Baker Commercial Place St. Charles Street Camp Street

List of Grand Jurors for Lincoln Parish Louisiana 1931

State official Max Bradley certifies the named individuals as Grand Jurors for the Lincoln Parish District Court term beginning March 1, 1934. The list includes McGee W H, Mitchell R H, Patterson Mack, Hammons W, Brewster L D, Frasier J R, Britt J A, Napper V O, Watts W T, Mabry J A, King H S, Price M A Jr, Daniel J W, King Chas C, Burt R E, Tabor A D, Givens Allen, Breed L B, Delany J E, Skinner S D. The clerk confirms the roster as a true and correct record.

Name Ward McGee W. H Mitchell R. H Patterson Mack Hammons Brewster L. D Frasier J. R Britt J. A Napper V. O Watts W. T Mabry King Price Daniel J. W Chas. C Burt R. E Tabor A. D Givens Allen Breed L. B Delany J. E Skinner Louisiana Lincoln Max Bradley Third District Lincoln Parish

Ex-Governor Hobby Wed To Judge’s Daughter in Temple

Former Texas governor W. F. Hobby of Houston wed Miss Ovetta Culp, former parliamentarian of the Texas House, at the home of the bride’s parents Judge I. W. Culp and Mrs. Culp in Temple. The ceremony was by Rev. OC Shiraz of First Baptist. Only close family attended before a short honeymoon to San Antonio and Mexico.

Temple Texas W. FP. Hobby Houston Ovetta Culp Texas Houst of Representatives I. W. Culp San Antonio Mexico Ity OC. R. Shiraz First Baptist Church Here Iimediate Hobby

Brotherhood group heard at Jasper meeting in Red River Presbytery

Attendance at the semi annual session of Red River Presbytery held in the Presbyterian church in Jasper was gratifying to pastor B MecFadden and local officers. William Steen of Shreveport delivered the opening address and urged balanced optimism with spirituality. Dr. Jasper K Smith of Shreveport told young men that open doors do not exist now and urged effort to seize opportunities. A large slate of Shreveport registrants attended. a noon plate lunch was served by church ladies, followed by a visit to the Mik Plant. Additional coverage to appear Wednesday.

Mén‘s Brotherhood of Red River Presbyterian Church B. Mec-Fadden Willam Steen Shreveport Steen Frank C. Bogard Louisiana Tech Jasper K. Smith Dr. Smith Allen Gillesper T. Wurtabaugh M. Ki. Smith J. W. Bryson W. H. Tenny Paul A. Duke H. ©. Deas Hugh E. Bradshaw J. L. Hart F. E. Wempie John Jenkins J. M. Lee A. de Graffenreid W. L. Trimble W. P. Rose Henry Rose A. B. Currie J. H. Hoyt H. W. Mcolurg J. H. Wilson T. H. Scovell Hogan Ruston

Beauty of New Orleans Impresses Noted Sculptor

New Orleans February 23 Vincento Mizerendino a noted sculptor says New Orleans is an entrancing city of homes due to vegetation palm shade trees and winter lawns. William Meade Prince, a well known young American artist and Mardi Gras visitor, calls the night parades remarkable and beautiful.

New Orleans Vincenzo Mizerendino William Meade Prince America

Cannibal Exhibit to Open in Paris Disturbs Officials

A fragmentary report notes a controversial display of an African tribe described as cannibals to be shown at Paris with their families and weapons, costing the French government money per person. The piece quotes Chesterfield on the subject and mentions civic figures debating the spectacle.

International Coronial Gaol Cwereens Parise Pais Paris

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R. Te. Reese la. Tech Layman Bdubach Tulane Louisians Jasper SMITH Martin Strain W. W Sheppard Sérein Ancona E. T. Jayne Hilly Africa Chesterfield Sowneman Dad Eitisen Savery M Eévidt Lewin Chamber of Commerce Leader Gem Reaper Business and Professional Directory the State Life Insurance Company Indianapolis, Indiana EB. Owen Ruston, Ls Ruston, la Nettie L. Nicholson Spencer Trenton Dre. W. P. Simpson Raesten J. B. Adcock Bernice, la Sam Blaushild 8. R. Clay Optometrist Ruston State Bank & Trust Company
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