MeKKnights Return From C C Meet Of Two States
WL McKnight secretary of the Ruston chamber of commerce returned from New Orleans where he attended the Louisiana Mississippi convention of commerce secretaries. Fifty secretaries attended and the two days were filled with activities related to chamber work. A hospitable New Orleans committee oversaw entertainment and programs with three complimentary luncheons at the Monteleone Saint Charles and De Seta hotels. On Saturday attendees were given free race tickets to a nearby track, though some did not use them.
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WL. McKnight
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Monteleone
Saint Charles
de Seta
Texan Cited On Contempt Charge For Impertinence
In Dallas Texas January a Palestine tied man faced contempt charges as Judge Towne Young of the forty fourth district court ordered a hearing. The judge cited the men to appear for contempt proceedings after disruptions during a court routine connected to a receiver appointed by a finance company.
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Dallas
Texas
Palestine
Ibs Retin
Imeetine
Juege Towne Young
Forty-Fourth District Court
Jia
Texas Woman Found Guilty in Ax Murder
A Texas jury deadlocks on the case against Mrs Choa Utir who received the death penalty for the ax murder of her husband Daniel Henry Uhr as he slept in their home. Testimony cited a promise of payment of $800 from Texie Jones, a soldier, to influence the verdict. The trial included further claims about another soldier Donald Venaber, with details of the events surrounding the crime and delivery of the fatal blow. Other testimonies described the suspect leaving an ax in the residence and the sequence leading to Uhr’s death, with conflicting accounts and unclear statements from witnesses. The article notes the severity of the sentence and the historical significance of possible execution.
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San Antonio
Texas
Choa Utir
Daniel Henry Uhr
Uhr
Texie Jones
Sam Mourten
Uber
Unks Bhitder
Donald Venaber
Atu
Rionh
Ubryth
Cute Jones
Mie
Blindfald Yest Ends Chicago Underwear War
A garbled report describes an event in Chicago ending a longstanding dispute over underwear. The piece mentions a test involving women and a roundfold procedure, with unclear details about parties, dates, or outcomes.
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Blindfald
Chicago
Infirmary Undies Bid Sparks Courtly Debate
Inmates in the infirmary were the focus as two hides were submitted for underwear with women and men clashing over preference. Women sampled garments, hid labels, and challenged the men to identify them. The lower bid was accepted unanimously amid quips about itchy selections.
Legion seeks bonus payment at early date
Monroe reports a move to press Congress for immediate redemption of World War I adjusted service certificates. National Commander O Neal calls a national executive committee meeting in Indianapolis amid broad state support, with Louisiana and Oklahoma leading.
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Monroe
American Legion
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Ralph ‘. O'Neal
Indianapolis
Ind
Congress
E. McKenzie
J. F. Barton
Wright Patman
Texas
McKengle
O'Neil
Sam Jones
Oklahoma Department
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
McKenzie
O'Neal
McKenzie Moonday
Executive Committee
Boston
Legion
Olarsing
Patinah
Mettenaue Faught
Garner Dhe
Head of State Manufacturers Assn in Ruston
George Long president of the Louisiana Manufacturers Association visits Ruston to recruit members and promote an August New Orleans convention. He cites Louisiana’s industrial growth, production from 1,721 factories, 43,000 wage earners, and a $643 million annual output while urging statewide support for home made products.
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George Long
Louisiana Manufacturers Association
Ruston
Mr. Long
Lincoln Parish
New Orleans
A. H. Henderson
O. E. Hodge
Glen L. Shadow
Norman McDonald
Long
Gaton Rouge
Louisiana
National Congress
United States
New Orleana
Mississippi Valley
Asti Chutron
South
Flapper Grandmother Club Party at Mrs Turrentine’s
Last Thursday afternoon the Flapper Grandmother Club gathered at Mrs W D Turrentine’s delightful home to play Rock and enjoy merry contest. The group included Mesdamea Lena Lawler J J Bennett Miss Mollie Lawler and Miss Sara Emily Bennett with Mollie Lawler as sponsor for the grandmothers. Refreshments were served to Mrs C H Carson Mrs W G Hancock Mrs H W Ragan and Mrs Ben Smith. Mrs Carson will host the next meeting.
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Turrentine
W. D.turrentine
Rock
Mesdamea Lena Lawler
J. J. Bennett
Mollie Lawler
Sara Emily Bennett
C. H. Carson
W. G Hancock
H. W. Ragan
Ben Smith
Carson
Grandmother Club
Graduation Held At Ruston High School Today
Graduation exercises for the midterm class of Ruston High School took place in the school auditorium at 10 40 this morning. Rev J D Carroll gave the invocation. salutatorian Mildred Brice welcomed attendees. Alfred Brown delivered the valedictory and A E Wilder Jr sung. George Nicol former local insurance man gave the principal address and diploma presentations followed by remarks from Clyde St Rogers and superintendents Townsend and Campbell. Diplomas were awarded to a list of graduates including Mildred Brice Jack Armstrong Alfred Brown Pauline Norris and Alma Tullos with Zoe Heard in charge of music and R M Brown offering the closing prayer.
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Ruston High School
J. D. Carroll
Temple Baptist Church
Mildred Brice
Pauline Norris
Alfred Brown
A. E. Wilder Jr
HE. Townsend
H. L. Campbell
Jack Armstrong
James Brooks
Iva Dean Brooks
Minerva Bullock
Hartford Causey
Sara Causey
Gladys Drummond
Lukie Driggers
Lorena Farmer
Grace Frasier
Price Tomlinson
Aubrey Hinton
George Huey
Blake Lawrence
Malva Dring
Elizabeth Jimerson
Nannie Lois Johnson
Alice Lawson
Annie Belle Malory
Merle Michael
Alice Pixley
Alma Tullos
R. M. Brown
Ruston
Jed
Undernourished Children Helped by Homer Club Benefactors
The Homer Guardian-Journal reports the Community Club raised funds at a December 26 benefit dance to aid local schoolchildren. Ten meals daily at the high school, clothing for needy families, and a five dollar gift to the Homer Public Library were funded. The group emphasizes both physical care and supporting literacy, with all proceeds directed to worthy work.
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Guardian-Journal
Homer Public Library
Lfe
Former Tech Prof Killed in Missouri Coal Mine
Dr. Lorenzo D. Weyand former head of Louisiana Tech social science department died in a coal mine on his Missouri farm near Liberty. A ladder rung broke while he climbed to the surface. He was 51, educated at Grand Island College and the University of Chicago, and previously taught at William Jewell College.
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Lorenzo D. Weyand
Louisiana Tech
Liberty
Missouri
Weyand
Dr. Weyand
Fannie B. Weyand
E. C. Stewart
Ruston
Weyands
Vietwith Tonga
Ial
Bellwood
Nebraska
William Jewell College
Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Grand Island College
University of Chicago
First Baptist Church
Qurinnel
Iowa
Porto Rico
Child Study Club Plans Final Lectures
The Child Study Club met Friday at Ruston High School with Dr. Freden presenting "Concept of Personality" following last meeting's "Concept of Memory." Two lectures remain on "Concept of Emotions" and "Mental Hygiene," and members are urged to attend with friends.
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Child Study Club
Ruston High School
Freden
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