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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

7

Canning Work To Start At Choudrant High School

Choudrant High School to begin parish wide canning program under Miss Sophie Stone with 5000 tin cans and two cookers. About 25 beeves owned by patrons will be canned over four days with a one fifth toll for cans and one third toll for unpaid cans. Toll meat will be donated to the Red Cross. Program aims to teach conservation of food and be repeated annually.

H. L. Campbell Choudrant High School Sophie Stone J. W. Shofner The Choudrant School Lulu Moss Red Cross Choudrant Miss Stone

Golfers to Hold Annual Meeting in Ruston Elks Hall

Major Perry Cole president of Ruston Golf Club announces the annual meeting at the Elks hall Thursday at seven to elect officers. J D Holland will report on progress of the new course south of town on the Winnfield highway and the board will discuss plans. Fred Knight, famed golfer, has proposed the nine hole layout now approved. Work on fairways has started and tees and greens soon begin. Members urged to attend.

Perry Cole Ruston Golf Club Elks Hall J.D. Holland Winnfield Hot Springs Holland Fred Knight Fl Dorado Ruston Knight

Tipsy Officer Buys Penalty After Christmas Cheer

New Orleans December 31 Fernand Emenes a doorman at the Second Precinct police station admitted being drunk on Christmas cheer before Superintendent Myers. Myers offered a second chance and Emenes proposed a thirty day suspended penalty which the chief approved cautioning him not to repeat the conduct.

New Orleans Fernand Emenes Myers Emenes

Leader Receives Annual Grant of Plans and News

Mrs Gaines of The Weekly Leader sends a generous package of community news from Cooktown. The item highlights the leader receiving annual plans and details of local matters, with focus on Mrs Gaines's cover of Cooktown news and associated generosity.

Vail Teroe Gapeiescus W. I Gaines Cooktown Gaines

Pioneer Dies From Stroke Near Ruston

J A Vining aged about seventy died at his farm home on the Simsboro highway after a paralytic stroke. He was born near Ruston and lived in the area all his life, leaving a family of five children including R L Vining of Belcher high school and Ernest Vining of Shreveport. Surviving are a sister and two brothers. Funeral at the family home with Rev W T Strain in charge, burial at Pleasant Grove under B F McLure.

J. A. Vining Simsboro Highway Mr. Vining Lincoln Parish Ruston R. L. Vining Belcher High School Ernest Vining Shreveport Lidie Vining Jessie Waldron Dewey Houch Simsboro Will Sanders R. &. Vining New Mexico John Vining Cho

Agriculturist Visits Here This Morning

Dallas Jones state feed and fertilizer inspector of the state department of agriculture stopped over in Ruston this morning en route to the North Louisiana Experiment Station at Calhoun where he will spend the day. Oscar Adkins of Waco Texas accompanied him. Jones praised Lincoln parish as the most active in cooperative agricultural development.

Dallas Jones State Department of Agriculture Baton Rouge Ruston North Louisiana Experiment Station Calhoun Oscar Adkins Waco Texas Jones Lincoln Parish

Big Advertising Campaign In New Year 1931

The American Tobacco Company and The American Clear Company launch the largest Lucky Strike and Creme Cigar ad campaigns in history, with agents sending orders nationwide. They credit rising brand sales to newspaper advertising and forecast higher expenditures in 1931, predicting a year of major business growth driven by public opinion.

New York Leader Ruston American Tobacco Company American Clear Company

Former LSU Instructor Dies in Minnesota

Captain Mitchell Ford Jamar, U.S. Army, retired military instructor at Louisiana State University and St. John’s College, Annapolis, Md., died Sunday at his son’s home in Dubch Minn. He won honors from Louisiana and Maryland governors and graduated from West Point in 1872.

Dubch Minn Mitchell Ford Jamar U.S. 4 Louisiana State University St. John's College Annapolis Jamar Ervitta Lou Infulia Maryland

Wealthy Women in United States Wealth Totals 6 Million

Fragmented report notes very wealthy individuals in the United States with claims of wealth around 6 million and more than 1,000,000 for some, but details are unclear and garbled. Names and precise figures are unreadable.

Winnie Rais

Louisiana Tech Improvements Earn Better Rating

Louisiana Tech receives a reaffirmed favorable rating from the Southern States accrediting association. In a letter, executive secretary M C Huntley states no further criticism is needed until the next triennial report, noting salary raises and improved facilities as key factors.

Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Southern Stiles Louisiana Tech G. W. Bond M. C. Huntley Birmingham Southern College Association Tech Huntley Commission On Institutions of Higher Education Bond Southern States Association of American Colleges American Association of Collegiate Registrars

Validity of 18th Amendment Upheld by Federal Court

New York January 6 the United States circuit court of appeals held that the eighteenth amendment was constitutionally adopted in a unanimous decision upholding the conviction of Louis B Thibault of Windsor Vermont for possessing and selling two pints of whisky. The court rejected a Newark New Jersey judge's contrary view and said the amendment had been lawfully proposed ratified and became part of the constitution to be respected and given effect.

New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals Louis B. Thibault Winsor Newark N. J William Clark Supreme Court

Knott Named to Louisiana Tax Commission

Baton Rouge La Jan 5 State Senator Robert B Knott of Ruston Lincoln parish an administration leader in the legislature was today appointed by Gov Huey P Long as a member of the Louisiana tax commission Senator Knott was appointed for a six year term subject to confirmation by the senate to succeed J Frank Colbert Minden whose term expired Jan 1 1931

Baton Rouge Robert B. Knott Ruston Lincoln Parish Huey P. Long Louisiana Tax Commission Knott Senate J. Frank Colbert Minden

Marriage Licenses for White Hilton Aulds and Floris Grant

A marriage license was issued to White Hilton Aulds of Choudrant and Floris Grant of Choudrant. The items indicate a forthcoming union between the couple in the Choudrant area.

White—Hilton Aulds of Choudrant Floris Grant of

Drought relief approved in Senate and House action

The 45 million dollar drought relief bill passes the Senate and is sent to the House with 15 million for food loans. Machinery for loan distribution will be set up immediately. Farmers must file applications detailing crop plans, stock, debts, and acreage. Loans secured by mortgages on crops.

Appropriations Committee Federal Fund LUST Libs Courantbeu Vali Forswaidi Sted St. Lass Wits Lowo Perade Ullel Sechiye Walvers House

Senator Caraway Hikes Food Aid Amid Senate Debate

Senator Caraway of Arkansas introduced a resolution to raise the appropriation by 15 million dollars and to make 60 million dollars available for human and stock food, reviving the preholiday controversy. Hoover had refused to include human food in the original bill, prompting the move after reports of Arkansas food demonstrations by hungry farmers.

Senate Caraway Arkansas Hue Man Hoover Caratwas

Possessors of liquor fined in district court

Three cases were heard at the district court January term. Defendants Roy Skinner Joe Hammett and Dixie Colvin faced charges of possessing intoxicating liquor. Sentences included $100 fines plus costs or four months on the road.

Roy Skinner Joe Hammett Dixie Colvin

Property sale to raise funds in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

The vast half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and an undivided half interest in the southwest quarter of section 32 township 18 north range 2 west in Lincoln Parish Louisiana will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The sale proceeds fund debts as described in the inventory and appraisement on file. Admin: Nancy Hogan. December 17, 1930.

Lincoln Parish Louisiana Handel

Sheriff Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Writ of Flor Facias from Third Judicial District Court directs sheriff to seize and offer for sale at public auction the front door of a garage house in Ruston Lincoln Parish. Vehicle identified as Porch Car Motor 651707 owned by defendant L M Ford. Sale January 10 1991 cash with appraisement. date December 24 1930. Sheriff A J Thigpen.

Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Gaur Ruston Juineol Parish Lincoln Parish L. M. Ford Gausty Sald A. J. Thigipen Sherriff

Seizure and Sale in Ruston in Lincoln Parish

In Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana a writ of seizure and sale. The sheriff will offer for public auction at the Ruston court house front door on Saturday February 7 1931. Property is part of Lot 1 Square 7 Town of Ruston described as beginning NW corner Lot 1 Square 7 running 77 feet 140 feet etc with improvements and appurtenances. Seized as property of defendant C B Andrews. Cash payment only. January 7 1928 AJ Thigpen sheriff.

Third District Court Lincoln State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Court House Ruston Lincoln Parish C. BE. Andrews Thigpen Sherill

Constable Sale at Dahach Auto Co Versus R C Bennett

A constable sale is listed involving Dahach Auto Co and R C Bennett. Details of the action, buyer, and time of sale are not provided in the fragment.

Dahach Auto Co R. C. Bennett

Lincoln Parish Sheriff Seizes Goods in Writ of Fieri Facias Sale

In Justice Peace Court of Ward Six Lincoln Parish La a writ of fieri facias directs seizure of the defendant RB Bennett stock of goods including gas heater scales coffee roaster and mill furniture and fixtures and other groceries and fixtures sale to the highest bidder Saturday January 24 1931 at the justice of the peace office Lincoln Parish La proceeds to satisfy the writ and costs. Also Lot 10 Block 1 and Tools 10 11 Block 2 Alva Shaw sub-division Ruston with improvements and appurtenances seized from defendants Mrs Fannie J Shaw et al to satisfy the writ cash sale February 7 1931.

Justice Peace Court of Ward Six Lincoln Parish Gert Facias Justice of the Peace Court Justice of the Peace RB. C. Bennett R. C. Bennett Third District Court Lincoln State of Louisiana T. O. Woodwart Third Judicial District Court Court House Ruston Alva A. Shaw Louislank Fannie J. Shaw Walt A.J. Thigpen

Sale notice by Justice Court in Lincoln Parish Ward Six

In Ward Six Lincoln Parish La Justice of the Peace Court sell at public auction on Saturday January 17 1921 the described personal property of the cited defendants including a sewing machine bed frames organ and other items seized under a writ of fieri facias with terms of sale payable on delivery and costs to be added Prospective bidders must note the description of property and the date and that the sale is conducted by Constable Woodward with the goods to be sold to the highest bidder

Sabisty Woodwatod

Succession Sale Notices in Lincoln Parish District Court

In the matter of the succession of John Hogan deceased No 1407 in Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana notice is given that pursuant to order a sale will be held at the parish courthouse in Kueton on Saturday December 60 5931 for the real estate belonging to the estate. The heirs listed include Hallion Guy and Pia JTC among others.

John Hogan Lincoln Pariste Loulordiva Noties Pianaut Batisi Kueton Duscusry A.D Real Betale Belogiine Hallion Guye Pia Jtc

Sheriff's Sale Notice For Cloud Beene Vo No 8667

Notice from Third District Court Partel Linvolp Louisiana announces a sheriff sale of described property. The sale occurs at the court house steps in Lingetu Parish between listed hours following legal procedures under Bert Pattie oversight.

Sheriff's Sale Cloud Beene Vo E. B. Meeks Third District Court Partel Linvolp Blate Louisiana Nuttee Yartue Bert Pattie Judieyal Piscotet Principe

Sheriff notices a property sale in December 1980

In this public notice a writ of execution or similar order directs a sheriff to conduct a sale of real estate as part of a court action involving the defendant, listing party names and a December 1980 date for the sheriff to execute the sale and report.

Succession Notice In Third Indigial District Court Louisiana

John J Cargill petitions the court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Tassa Walker deceased intestate. Notice is given to all interested to show cause within ten days why the petition should not be granted. Ordered by MAX BRADLEY Clerk dated January 8 1981.

Louishua Lincoln John J. Cargill Tasso Walker Max Bradley

Public Auction of Described Property in Lincoln Parish

A writ of seizure directs sale at the Ruston Court House doors in Lincoln Parish Louisiana. On Saturday January 17 1934 the property described as Lot Four of Glock Eight from the Dubuch town survey will be sold at cash to satisfy the writ and costs. The sale is conducted by A W Thigpen Sheriff.

Lincoln Parish Towit Pwo Glock Dubuch

Sheriff Sale Notice Amid Finance Deeds In Lincoln Parish

By authority of writs issued by the district court, public auctions will be held at the principal front door of the court house in Ruston Lincoln Parish for seized property. The notices include multiple defendants and properties in Thinecohu and Lincoln parishes, listing items and sale terms with cash at sale.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ctaines Elks Club Pioneer University of la Minnesota U.S. Bara Southern Association TAX Commission Colbert Washington Hillcrest Poultry Rusten Nancy Hogan Sheriff's Sale Bank of Choudrant Fifth National Bank of Constable Sale Sheriff’s Sale Ruston Bldg. & Loan Association Dunn A. Banks Henry Brown Sam Buffington Soli Louth Justice of the Peace Court of Ward lx Tollowhig Boschi Tiise Tinea Pitino Tovisiana Boris Tid Ali A.J. Vimgpen Boston Walker Sheriff's Sale Vm. Wade Va Wise, PLC Wright Eugene Wright Williamson District Court Tincuha State of Louisiana Notles Lhe Sheriff’s Sale Dealers Finance Ca Thinecohu Benin Sabutdas Faruwy Ib Linegin Buerigh Ford Shiletde Uris A.J. Urioptin Sheriff's Sale Vie Tau of Choudrant Va Gary Rufus Gary Joanpealie Parish Subuithiy Odsi Uge Tetita of Sale
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