Firemen Banquet Delights City Guests At Department Affair
The Ruston fire department hosted a Friday night informal banquet for city fathers and guests at the department quarters. Mayor Gayne presided, with Chief Kinse Davis praised for the menu of wild fowl and coffee. Speakers included Jack McLeod and Sam Barksdale, with stories and jokes lightening the evening. The gathering also featured remarks from Ards Marbury, Tomp Raley, F C Bogard and council members Jess Harris and T A Wright. A playful car anecdote involved Officer Pate and Robert Holcomb as the night’s lighter moments. Lost spectacles notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Kince Davis
Chas. G. Gayne
C. W. Perkins
John H. Jones
Pesnell
Irene Cloyne
Dorris Terrill
Jane Goyne
Mattie May Davis
Honery
Gayne
Kinse Davis
Kince
Jack McLeod
Jack
Johnny Gullatt
Booles Breed
Else
Sam Barksdale
Sam
Volstead
Ards Marbury
Tomp Raley
W. A. Marbury
Hl, McKnight
M. M. McLeod
Mayor Gayne
L. B. Breed
L. Barksdale
R. H Brooks
O. K. Davis
W. H. Stewart
J. H. Jones
W. C. Donald
R. Bones
W.B. (Casey) Jones
J. B. Durham
Chu Raley
David Cooper
Leon Taylor
H. ©. Colgin
L. G. Huey
Youth dance tragedy ends in double murder in Dover
At a private Chapeltown party near Dover a man, St Noah Downs, shot Earnest Killen and Mildred Long during a Paul Jones dance. Killen, 365, died with Long, 15, a schoolgirl, on the floor. Downs awaited police, held without ball. City figures praised brief remarks and community welfare efforts as witnesses listed attendees and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Paul Jones
Chapeltown
Here
Noah Downs
Earnest Killen
Mildred Long
Killen
Downs
John H. Jones
19 Killed as Youthful Rebels Seize Panama Presidency
Panama City reports a swift coup by youthful insurgents capturing the presidential palace and key stations. President Florencio Harmodio Arosemena was seized but later disputed he resigned. Harmodio Arias was named premier and formed a new cabinet. Death toll tallied at 19 with several wounded including a U S correspondent. American minister Jay Dayle held talks with rebel leaders as chaos spread through the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Arosemena
Harmodia Arias
Panama
Arias
Uberty
Daniel Ballen
Tomas Gabriel Duque
Don Florencio Harmodio Arogemena
United Press
Pulier
Sabiaias
Amen
Ghee
Palace River
Jay To Dayle
Une
Preaidancia
Deputy Clerk Of Court Is Married Here Last Night
Reverend S. E. B. McFadden hosted the wedding of Leslie O Ledbetter deputy in the clerk of the court's office to Edna Nelson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Melson. The ceremony at 7:30 p.m. drew few witnesses from courthouse offices and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before returning to Ruston to settle. ledbetter, a Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech alumnus, served in Stampsboro and has been a deputy for about two years. Attendees included Sheriff A. D. Thigpen and numerous local officials.
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S. EB. McFadden
First Presbyterian Church
Leslie O. Ledbetter
Edna Nelson
J. W. Melson
McFadden
Court House
Lednetter
Shreveport
Ruston
Leduetter
Sales forecast parades to reach 18 billion in 1936
A brief report predicts consumer sales will total 18.5 billion dollars in 1936, a rise over recent years amid expectations of growing household purchases. The projection cites steady economic activity and rising average purchase value, with figures anchored to expenditures across major markets.
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Risl
Aiagia- Hove
Lana Nick
New York
Speeder Cannot Hand Over Car To Policeman
Fragmentary dialogue describes a speed offender claiming his vehicle, with scattered garbled phrases about time and payment. The text lacks clear names, places, or events to establish a full report.
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Speeder
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during our bereavement for mother Mrs J T Wade. Grateful for abundant offerings and sympathy. Signed by Dr and Mrs J L Wade and family, Mr and Mrs R L Holmes, Mr and Mrs L M Wade, Mr and Mrs Jack Davis, Mr and Mrs Fred Revels, Mr and Mrs W C Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wade
J. L. Wade
R. L. Holmes
L. M. Wade
Jack Davis
Woman Struck By Priest During Church Fracas in Elizabeth
In Elizabeth New Jersey yesterday a clash erupted in a Russian Orthodox church over leadership dispute. Pastor Rev Nicholius Klama jian reportedly struck a woman with a crucifix and then used a chair in the brawl. Police say he was attacked earlier by two men believed to oppose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
America
Nicholius Klamajian
Succession Sale of A A Shaw Deceased No 1440
Third District Court in Lincoln Parish Louisiana orders a public sale on January 1 1931 at the courthouse in Keuston Lincoln Parish to pay debts of the estate of A A Shaw. The sale includes 10 shares in Stanton Lincoln Sutturtucy lots in Shaw Addition Ruston, Texas, land in Blanco County Texas and other assets. A Chevrolet Coupe is also to be sold. Proceeds go to creditors. Witness dated December 1930.
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Third District Court
Lincoln Parish
Louisland
Third Judicial District Court
Louisiana
A. D
Chase
Keuston
Lowit
Fuston- Lincoln Sutiturtucy
of & A. Shaw
Ruston
Houston
Texas
Blanco Gounty
State banks reported in good shape
J 8. Brock state bank examiner in a statement reviewing Louisiana banks in the past year said the state shows gratification. Despite crop failures and lower agricultural prices savings deposits rose over 12 million from Sept 1929 to Sept 1930. Banks in large centers are well fortified with ample cash and reserves.
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New Orleans
Jan. T
Brock
State Bank Examiner
Louisiana
In Laws Turmoil A Fur Coat Gift Causes Rift
A Christmas dispute unfolds as a husband gifts his wife a fur coat instead of a canary bird. The mother-in-law ends up receiving the fur coat, highlighting family tensions and the unusual holiday exchange.
Butter Is Five Dollars A Pound In Soviet Stores
Moscow reports the Soviet government has opened twenty five open shops in the capital to sell food clothing and other goods at set prices. Butter costs five dollars a pound, rice 1.25, cheese six dollars, sausage six dollars, cabbage one dollar and apples one dollar per pound. Crowds of buyers gather despite high charges while the source of funds for purchases remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Commissariat of Supply
St Louis Gangs Dump Bodies in Chicago Theory Emerges
Chicago authorities suspect St Louis gangsters killed Louis Heisler and dumped his body in a Chicago ditch to mislead investigators. Howard Lee of East St Louis was arrested as a suspect, allegedly acting for the Shelton gang of Southern Illinois, with orders from Hart Shelton to kill Heisler.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Howard Lee
East St. Louis
Louis Heisler
Lee
Shelton
Roy Steffen
State’s Attorney’s Office
Heisler
Hart Shelton
Williamson County
Louisiana income tax receipts rise in 1928 despite fewer payers
New Orleans reports that fewer Louisianans paid federal income tax in 1928 than in 1927, yet aggregate income tax payments were higher. The state release notes the shift reflects higher earnings among the remaining taxpayers, with total receipts increasing despite a smaller filing base.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Louisiana Tax Figures Show Rise in Corporate Incomes
U S Bureau of Internal Revenue report details 1927 and 1928 Louisiana tax figures. Individually 37,293 paid net income taxes in 1927 on 175,264,161 and 36,981 in 1928 on 184,035,323. Corporations rose from 5317 paying 56,800,797 to 6072 paying 60,220,656. Two individuals earned over 500,000 in 1928 totaling 1,229,269. The majority, 6701 people, earned 3000 to 4000 yearly amounting to 23,680,318, while 2740 earned over 6000 paying 14,957,287.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
Louisiana
Surf Reeks After Pacific Disturbance
Green seas and an unusual odor washed the shores of northern Chile after a presumed massive underwater seismic disturbance. Port officials warned residents not to bathe or touch the water as examinations found large amounts of animal matter and millions of dead fish in the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gcogquimeo
Chile
Pacific Ocean
Trucks to deliver talkies to rural South Africa
Johannesburg reports a fleet of large motor trucks with talking picture apparatus are being equipped to carry sound films to rural districts across South Africa. This initiative aims to bring cinema talkies to underserved areas, expanding access to audiovisual entertainment.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
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Robert Holcomb
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Itd&w
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C. C. Alley
Charley
Hudson Rainwater
Hej
Hudson
Rainwater
Monroe
Hue Mahuta
Pace Bius
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Simmie
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L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
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