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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1930

Page

3

Senior Class Presents Miss Blue Bennett at Ruston High

The Ruston High auditorium hosted a large audience for the senior play Miss Blue Bennett directed by Miss Evelyn Thompson of Wisconsin. Helen James led as Miss Blue Bennett with strong ensemble turns from Jimmie Baker Clyde, Virginia Jordan Magnolia's family and gossiping seniors. The production impressed boasting fine song and dance numbers, unique costumes, and praise for Miss Reed and Miss Thompson.

Blue Bennett Evelyn Thompson Wisconsin Ruston High Helen James Jimmie Baker Clyde South Magnolia Virginia Jordan Willie Maud Gaines Mary Haltom Miss Clingan Addie Comeaux Janie Bell Stanley Hall Helen Miss Reed Miss Thompson

Glee Clubs Shine In December Chapel Program

A Christmas themed chapel program on December 12 mixed holiday cheer with future hopes for the North Louisiana Rally. Five boys led with On the Road to Mandalay, joined by seven girls performing two titles Jolly Winter and Shibert's Serenade. Notable solo Joyce Nelson on trombone impressed audience.

Mandalay Louisiana Haughton Davidson Jack Armstrong J. S. Griffin

Coach Gift to Bearcats Celebrates Season Standout Coach

In December, Bearcats players presented their coach with a Christmas gift as a token of appreciation for a successful season. The package included a hunting suit and cap boots, with captain Townsend expressing regret over not finding a yellow hound dove per the Santa letter. Teachers and students praise the coach as one of the best in the country.

Mr. Rush Townsend Co. W Sai

Home Economics Club Is Very Much Alive

The Home Economics Club held a December afternoon meeting with members presenting a program. Members collected dues and discussed projects while a sequence of songs and acts entertained, including a chorus, a piano piece, a card game, and a light skit about dental care.

Home Economics Meanaies Club Evenrvietion Chasey

Roster entries of R H S students 1929

The list profiles students from 8th to 11th grade at R H S for 1929. It notes grades origins towns activities like band press choir and Bearcat roles alongside quotes and mottos for Neva Dell Alexander James Baker Camille Baldridge Clyde Baxter Addie Comeaux Janie Bell T Murrell Crosby Chira De Freese Halph Feagel Willie Maude Gaines Elizabeth Galloway Delia Gay Suitley Had Bas de Mise Pe Bonnett Hehe Qkoumes Virginia Jordan Clint and others with future page continuation mentioned.

Neva Dell Alexander Hilly James Baker Cairo Bearcat Cornet R. H. S. Band R. H Chatterbox Burton Tiils Miss Blue Bennett Camille Baldridge Eastland Chatter' Sbox R. H.G Clyde Baxter Choudrant da Brewster Fatany Cueenville Addie Comeaux Wastland Janie Bell Blue Bonnet T. Murrell Crosby Tillcrest Chira de Freese Suitley Orleans

Preliminary speeches to be prepared for Ruston High

Notice posted December 16 invites fourteen students to report after school for preliminaries in debating. Selected from ninth grade up, the honor roll nominees must study and prepare a bench learning plan for the first week after holidays. Names include Mary Russell, Myrtle Gareci, Jheln Burns, Dorothy Harrell, Gladys Drummond, Miriam Foster, Virginia Sultan, Alfred Brown, Odin Holmes, Allis Kalb, Willard Cobb, S. Guilin, Kendal Holstead, Wayne Mathis.

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Seniors to Receive Diplomas January 14

Graduation exercises set for January 14 in the High School auditorium. Seniors will receive their diplomas as part of a formal ceremony featuring a vocal and musical program.

Unclear OCR Question About Grade Totals

Fragmented text asking how many students attend R H and mentioning grade levels tenth eleventh and total. Names and context are garbled with nonsensical parts making specifics unreadable.

Juniors Give Banquet to Senior Class in Spanish Style

Ruston High School juniors hosted a Spanish themed banquet for the senior class on Friday night. The event featured colorful costumes, music, and performances with toastmaster Jack Armstrong. Honors were given to senior leaders including Helen James and football stars George Tabbard and W. Hopi, amid inspirational talks and campus camaraderie.

Spain Ruston High School Henry Schroeder George Tabbard W. Hopi Ben Rush Dell Thatcher Tug Frankie Kirkland Harvey Nelson Orchiestrahat Owenine Messrs 17. Campbell

Dell Moore Fight One Boys Initial Program Muddled Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Dell Moore and a youth program with scattered names and phrases. The text references December, a list of players or participants, and unclear outcomes. Overall details are unreadable and no coherent event or result is established.

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