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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1932

Page

4

O K Allen Leads Louisiana Governor Race by Wide Margin

Long candidate O K Allen dominates early returns with about 151 404 votes counted from 564 precincts and a 70 000 vote lead. Le Blanc Guion Hendricks and Earl Long trail, Lucille Grace poised to win State Land Office registrar, education race led by E H Fisher, signifying strong Long ticket support statewide.

O. K. Allen Allen LeBlanc Guion Boone Clark Orleans Parish State House

Renewal of Vehicle Registration for 1932 Licenses

Information outlines that vehicle registrations expire December 31 each year and must be renewed by January 1. Applications and fees are due by January 5, with delinquency penalties starting February 1, and monthly pro rata reductions for late purchases after January 31.

Hobart College Beating Notre Dame Shown By Math Wizards

In Geneva New York Hobart College fans claim a simple math argument proves Hobart would beat Notre Dame. By comparing Hobart and Williams results with Dartmouth Yale Chicago and others they conclude Hobart is 16 points stronger than Notre Dame. The method rests on score comparisons and tied outcomes.

Geneva N. Y Hobart College Notre Dame Hobart Williams Rochester Columbia Dartmouth Yale Chicago Alonzo Staggs Wisconsin Badgers Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Ohio Illinois Northwestern Irish

Raley Reaches 100 Car Club Milestone For Sixth Year

T E Raley a longtime Ruston Chevrolet salesman, joins L Breed in traveling to New Orleans for the regional dealers conference and the 100 Car Club gathering. Raley has sold at least 100 automobiles yearly in Ruston and the district for six years, a countrywide record few achieve. The Ruston Motors officials say the 1932 Special Sedan, first major award in Leader's Weekly Payroll Drive, will soon be on display.

T. E. Raley Chevrolet L. @. Breed Ruston Motors New Orleans Louisiana Texas Raley Ruston Chevrolet Motor Co

Expert Finds Indian Legend of Big Flood

Washington January 20 An expert from the Smithsonian John R Swanton reports Choctaw legends detailing a world doomed by flood. A prophet warned villagers but was ignored as waters rose. A raft of sassafras logs saved the Indian Noah whose bluebird pilot became the mother of a new race.

Washington United States John R. Swanton Smithsonian Institution Paul Noah Bluebird Heaven Dr. Swanton Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Livewire Workers Wanted for Weekly Payroll Drive

The Leader seeks energetic people in Ruston and vicinity to join its Weekly Payroll circulation drive ending February 27. Earn an average of $100 a week for five weeks plus 20 percent weekly commissions, with prizes including a 1932 Chevrolet Special Sedan or cash equivalents, trips, and bonuses. Enter today for a fair chance to lead the list.

Ruston and Vicinity Panama Canal California Chevrolet Motor Company Ruston Motors Inc

VAISON CHAPLAIN OPPOSES CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

Vason Chaplain B J Cronin of Folsom Prison has counseled thousands of inmates and walked the death row. He says crime alleviation lies in returning to right thinking and ideals and expresses opposition to capital punishment.

Folsom Prison Calif Lather B. J. Crocin Volsom Cronin

Last Official Election Totals in Lincoln Parish

The latest returns give the total votes polled by each candidate in the 28th District senator race. A complete record of all boxes and parish wards has been compiled from courthouse records as near as can be determined.

Lincoln Parish

Beggar's Coat a Century of Rag to Stage

Chicago reports the world’s first authentic ragamuffin coat worn by Ce sare Formichi in Pagliacci at the Civic Opera. Formichi gathered rags from Milan Rome and Paris to craft a coat with no buttons or thread, tied with string, creating a striking, cost-crazed stage ensemble for Young.

Chicago Cesare Formichi Formichi Tonio Milan Rome Globe Paris Bagzarre Formich Young Chicago Civic Opera

Spelling Bee Returns at Sandusky High School

Principal Carl Mackey revitalizes an old fashioned spelling contest at Sandusky High School. Students gather in the auditorium for the revival, with eager participants spelling aloud as the event draws the school community.

Hig Sandusky Qohir Jun Carl Mackey

Annapolis Exam Notice For Tech Students Today

An unusual exam notice from Annapolis outlines tests for technology students at the Naval Academy. The text appears garbled, but indicates an official examination window and mentions names such as Jo Wo Ohwitwoud and Katewis ci. The fragment emphasizes examination procedures and timing within a formal academy context.

Jo Wo Ohwitwoud Civil Servier Boschele Exes Utube States Naval Academy Animaipo

Ruston Parish Races Tie. Allen Defeats Guion in North Louisiana

In Ruston and Lincoln Parish results, Allen wins most precincts, defeating Guion by a narrow margin as LeBlanc loses by three votes in one store precinct. Contenders include Hendrick, Long, Fournet, and Porterie in various statewide races with Conway leading for secretary of state and other officials polling strongly across the fourteen precincts.

Altam LeBlanc Cnon Allen Guion Oveles Fournet Long Wiu Stewart Wiel Laerer Porterie Libhe Walter Tmamlin Hose Percy Saint Sudld Ruston Hamby Conway Hat Louis A. Jenkins Wa PT Webb Boyer Carville Garner Bo Baynard Dr. Con- Het T. F. Mutriis Polbhe John S. Pate Con Pisher Bartis Leviton Daeille Mary Girace OG. K. Allen Conrad Co Cole Chen Eakleuwt Murray WooPeeree Soo Ralph A. Mlety Riston Preeinets Pete Upeit le Blanc Ui Ostepburlers Guilyins Allets Chalom Everitie Teihit Pectek Alul Hargely Prkusl Ciks

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C. K. Allen Parish K. Allen E. H. Fisher Lucille Grace National Capitol Father James R. Cox Father Cox Notre, Dame Tale of Redman Deduie Wnd Mos Yoldus McMahon J.B Fioork Truman Binisbeig Vaison J. Walter Elder Clyde S. Rodgers G. W. Hiatt Leo F. Terzia G. J. Hollis E. B. Robinson H. W. Womack G W. Hiatt J. Hollis G. Adren Adams J. H. Delany Burt Lomax Charles B. Roberts Jack M. Wade T. A. Wright A. H. Posey A. J. Thigpen NEA Birmingham Bureau Scottsboro Ala Thomas E. Knight, Jr Alabama State Supreme Court Montgomery N. C. Port Wyoming Ariansas Nese Uip Lastistata Us. S Rleans Association of Conmurree Orleans Pari Crescent Lee Seoute Igh Orleans New Opler Annapolis TECH Abhbson Roth Litiedte Btuckland Lillian Ion Wedd Vitig Pood Hendrick Earl K. Long
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