Kiwanis Club Receives $100 for Lincoln Parish Relief
TheRuston Kiwanis Club received a $100 check from Baton Rouge Kiwanis to aid drought sufferers in Lincoln parish. A committee will propose spending plans, and the Ruston club sent a grateful telegram noting Kiwanis aims to translate their motto We Build into action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Kiwanis Club
Baton Rouge Kiwanis Club
Ruston Club
Drouth
Lincoln Parish
John P. Graham
Ruston Organization
Kiwanian Graham
Dreath
Kiwanis
William A. Kleinert
George Nicol
H. L. Campbell
Jesse. Harris
L. J. Fox
E. L Walker
Baton Rouge Club
Lincoln Parish Dreath
High Spots From Monthly News Letter
Accidents and fatigue in monotonous indoor work are linked by a Quebec Safety League bulletin to higher risk. Remedies include better ventilation rest breaks and worker exercises. Louisiana reduced maximum hours for women in 1930 to nine hours daily and 54 weekly with industry exceptions. California reported 7533.22 in back wages for women and 203 complaints investigated yielding 1350 plant inspections in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Quebec
Louisiana
Calif
Division of Industrial Welfare
California Department of Industrial Relations
Governor's Council
Popular Ruston Man Weds Shreveport Girl in Baptist Parlor
Benton R. Vernon of Ruston married Miss Scottie Cross Elkins of Shreveport last Saturday at First Baptist church in Ruston. Rev. Dr. M. B. Dodd officiated as relatives and friends attended. The bride, a Pine Bluff High School graduate and D. B. S. sorority member, and the groom, son of R. P. Vernon, will reside in Tyler, Texas after a honeymoon, at 422 South Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Shreveport
Benton R. Vernon
Scottie Cross Elkins
Martin Elkins
First Baptist Church
M. B. Dodd
High School
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
R. P Vernon
Tech
Southern Crude Oil Company
Tyler
Texas
Vernon
South Spring Street
Duel Averted After Cuban Apology Letter Emerges
Havana February 20 An American attorney from Baltimore Dr Wolf E Kiawans and a Cuban jurist faced a sword duel that was halted by a published letter of apology. The confrontation was poised to proceed until the apology letter appeared, averting the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Wolf E. Kiawans
Baltimore
Apol
Cuban judge apologizes after duel challenge over justice claim
An American challenged Cuban judge advocate Captain Alberto de Carricarte after a Havana newspaper report claimed De Carricarte said justice could not be secured in Cuban courts. The apology stated the jurist did not mean to offend the lawyer Klawan and the dispute arose from a San Juan damage case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klawa
Hico Meeting Huge Success Friday Night
Miss Mary Mims could not attend due to exhaustion after a week of work but the Hico community club enjoyed a large turnout for a program led by C. L. Madden. H. L. McKnight spoke on Self Help, stressing personal worth and independence. other meetings in Choudrant Greenwood and Antioch organized women and community clubs with named officers and plans for regular gatherings.
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Lincoln Parish
Mary Mims
Hico
C. L. Madden
Miss Mims
H. L. McKnight
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Choudrant
Greenwood
W. E. Delaney
Stone Colvin
Louella Martin
Antioch
G. L. Trussell
Skinner
Lamar Cargill
Scientific Study Planned for Lake Pontchartrain
NEW ORLEANS February 19 A scientific study of Lake Pontchartrain at New Orleans will be conducted this summer by Professor Reinhard A Steinmayer head of Tulane University geology. He will examine bottom sediments their physical and chemical ingredients and distribution and seek to learn when the lake formed how it grew to its present size and shape and its connection to the Gulf of Mexico Funds are provided by the National Research Council sedimentation committee.
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New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Reinhard A. Steinmayer
Department of Geology
Tulane University
Steinmayer
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Committee On
The
National Research Council
Dock Board Awards $1.194 Million Sprinkler System Contract
New Orleans February 17 The Dock Board has signed with the Grinnell Company to install an automatic sprinkler system in the wharves and sheds. The $1,194,000 project is described as the largest sprinkler contract in the world by Insurance men. General Manager John McKay says the facility will feature the most effective fire prevention devices developed by engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dock Board
Grinnell Company
John McKay
Fire at Ruston Bakery Causes Minor Damage
A fire at the Ruston Bakery, likely from an overheated oven in a rear annex, caused minor damage to the building and equipment. Firemen extinguished it quickly with water after discovery at 9:30 a.m., and had it under control within a few minutes.
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Ruston
Thaddeus Stevens Animal of Hatred in U S History
A sweeping portrait argues Thaddeus Stevens led a lifetime of intense acrimony against fraternities, the Masonite order, northern elites, and southern leaders. It describes his political aims in Reconstruction, including impeaching Johnson, confiscating estates, and reshaping southern society under military control. The piece notes his Vermont birth circa 1782, law career in Pennsylvania, and his death in 1860 with controversial personal life references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Thomas
Thaddeus Stevens
Republic
Masonite Order
South
Vermont
Gettysburg
Penn
Lancaster
Washington
Emith
Stevens
House of Representatives
Congress
Johnson
Senate
Lincoln
Representative To Latin America Is Sent By Commerce
New Orleans officials announce a six month goodwill mission sending a special representative to Latin American ports and communities. Authorized by the National Advertising Committee, a $7500 appropriation funds the effort to strengthen business ties between New Orleans and Latin American countries through direct contact with local commerce interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Association
Louisiana Banks In Good Shape in 1930
State Bank Examiner Brock reports the general condition of Louisiana state banks as of December 31, 1930 is relatively stronger than in recent years. Despite some decline from prior highs in total resources deposits and loans this reflects the national recession and does not indicate weakness in state institutions. Nearby states Mississippi and Arkansas saw large increases in bank closings during the year.
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Brock
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana Banking Report Highlights Stability in 1930
The Shreveport Journal notes that fewer than six small state banks suspended operations in 1930 with two resuming business. The report praises conservative banking, suggests national banks would show similar strength, and highlights healthy growth in savings departments across Louisiana institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Louisiana
Shreveport Journal
Licensing drivers by examination and test urged nationwide
A study shows lower auto driving hazard where licensing by preliminary examination and test is in place. States with such laws cut traffic deaths and injuries, with seven lives saved per 100 000 and 236 injuries prevented. if universal, 8610 lives saved and 200000 injuries prevented yearly. The National Conference on Street and Highway Safety pushes a uniform act requiring examination, eyesight checks, and driving demonstrations.
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New England
Seaboard
California
Arizona
National Conference On Street and Highway Safety
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Nevada
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Diamond Clubs Move South For Spring Workouts
Chicago February 19 Florida, Arkansas, Alabama and Texas will host the American Association clubs for spring training. Four camps in Florida, two in Arkansas, and one each in Alabama and Texas. Early starters include Indianapolis at Sarasota and Kansas City to Lake Charles. Louisville to Mobile March 1, Columbus to Lakeland March 2, Milwaukee to Hot Springs March 5, Toledo to Miami March ?, with St Paul and Minneapolis heading to Mineral Wells Texas and Hot Springs March 15.
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Chicago
Florida
Arkansas
Alabama
Texas
Indianapolis
Sarasota
Mla
Kansas City
Lake Charles
Fla
Louisville
Mobile
Ala
Monroe Police Arrest J. P. Benard on Forgery Charge
Monroe officers arrested J. P. Benard, 45, white, after Sheriff A. J. Thigpen of Lincoln Parish requested deputy assistance from Ouachita city. Benard, a junk dealer, is accused of passing a fictitious Monroe firm check to Dubach Motor Co to buy an inner tube three months ago. Benard denies visiting Dubach. a Dubach Motor employee identified him as the man who conducted the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Benard
Monroe Police Department
A. J. Thigpen
Lincoln Parish
Ouachita City
Dubach Motor Company
Monroe
Renard
Dubach
Motor Company
Benard
Business Leaders To Push New Orleans Projects
Business leaders of New Orleans, as represented by local merchants and civic groups, plan to push a broad slate of development projects. The effort aims to spur economic growth, infrastructure upgrades, and community programs across the city in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New Oreans
New Orleans commerce group targets over twenty five projects
The Association of Commerce will concentrate on more than a score of local projects this year including public improvements and agricultural development. Sixty five major public and private undertakings in and near New Orleans total $270,500,000 and are underway or planned. A review of 1931 major activities was approved by the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Association of Commerce
New Orleans
Census Finds Mississippi Negro Population At Fifty Percent
Washington Feb 17 The census bureau reports Mississippi population as 50.2 percent Negro. Total counts show 1,009,718 Negroes, 996,856 whites, and 3,247 of other races. Leader Correspondent Weds Texas Business Man Miss Sarah Causey niece of Mr and Mrs J B Tomlinson of near town and Hulon Sims a Nacogdoches Texas business man wed Tuesday at the courthouse with Rev J D Carroll officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Mississippi
Texas
Sarah Causey
Tomlinson
Near Town
Hulon Sims
Nacogdoches
Court~house
J.D. Carroll
Temple Baptist Church
Ruston High School
PF. D. Causey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Leader notes and travel plans for Sims wedding guests
Country correspondents for the Leader and weekly updates from the Riser Line will miss a contributor among those sending in bright notes on people and things. The Leader extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sims and wishes them happiness as they begin housekeeping in their Texas home, with relatives hosting them locally for a short visit.
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Leader
Impressions on the Razing of the Lewis Home on North Vienna St
The piece laments the demolition of Captain Billy Lewis’s old residence and the loss of its memories. It contrasts the sentiment over removing a beloved giant tree with the far deeper sorrow at dismantling a palatial house that once sheltered a lively family, its halls echoing with music and youth. The lawns long wore jonquils and daffodils, brightening a once cheerful landscape.
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Lewis
Vienna St
Billy Lewis Homa
Billy Lewin
Ife
Leachman Smith Wedding at Monroe
Miss Gladys Leachman daughter of Mr. Almas Leachman and Mr. Willie Smith of Monroe were quietly married Wednesday evening February 1 at nine o'clock in the home of Dr. W W Drake in Monroe with Dr Drake performing the ceremony. The bride will reside with her husband in Monroe where he works for the Louisiana Light and Power Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Leachman
Almas Leachman
Willie Smith
Monroe
W. W. Drake
Dr. Drake
Migs Leachinga
Ruston
Louisiana Light and Power Plant
Monrow
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