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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1930

Page

6

Goodwill Tour South Of Here Now Arranged

Ruston officials report a goodwill tour of northern central Louisiana with stops added in Selma, Pollock, Trout-Goodpine, Coushatta, Campti, Geldonna, Winnfield and Jena Olla Kelly Clarks Grayson Columbia Sykes Dodson and Jonesboro. The tour aims to showcase Louisiana Tech ties with towns amid quarantine delays and confirms Sykes census Tech students.

Ruston Ste ML L. McKiveht Bienville Claiborne Parishes Columbia Sykes Dodson Jonesboro Louisiana Tech Tremont and Gulf Tech

Club boys to hold second cattle judging meet this afternoon

A second Lincoln parish club boys meeting on cattle judging is set for 2 PM in the James building. County Agent J A Shealey and Henderson farm manager Joe Blonden will lecture and demonstrate judging skill, with top performers chosen to attend LSU judging school in Baton Rouge starting July 28.

Lincoln Parish James Building J. A. Shealey Joe Blonden Henderson Farm Shealy Blonden Extension Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

Mexican with 16 wives arrested in Mexico City case

Basilio Palencia is held on charges of bigamy after police say he falsely claimed to be brother of Jose Mijares Palancia the Mexican chief of police. authorities report Palencia married many women in Tapachula Chilpingo Salina Cruz and other places.

Mexico City Basilio Palencia Jose Mijares Palancia Tapachula Chilpancingo Salina Crug

Brother Of G. L. Nash Buried In Mangham

The remains of Martin Nash, druggist of Mangham and brother of G. L. Nash, pharmacist at Marbury Drug, were buried in Mangham Tuesday afternoon. He had been ill briefly and died at home. Survived by a brother in Mississippi. John Ben Kendell attended the funeral services.

Martin Nash Mangham G. L. Nash Marbury Drug Company Thin Elty Mr. Nash Hlaveluock Wouves Mississippi John Ben Keidall Fanepa

Local Kiwanis Club Holds Busy Incheon Meeting

The weekly Kiwanis session featured bylaws reading by President G W Bond and a report that Ruston’s board adopted the International bylaws. Vocational guidance reports outlined cooperation with teachers to aid students, with plans for a goodwill tour for Louisiana Tech. Visitors included Willie McLaurin Judge J L Blimmson J R Sims and Co B Tfarkaday.

Kiwanis Club G. W. Bond Kiwanis International T. J. Folk Ruston Club H. &. Campbell E. L. Shadow Louisiana Tech Willie McLaurin J. L. Blimmson J. R. Sims Jonesborov Co. B. Tfarkaday Shreveport

Ruston Milk Plant Leaders Address Civic Groups

Thomas P. Hogan of North Louisiana Milk Products Company and H. L. McKnight of the Ruston Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Lions Club in Jonesboro and the Rotary Club in Winnfield at noon luncheons, outlining policies and operations of the new milk plant slated to open around August 14. McKnight, Hogan, and County Agent J. A. Shealy also addressed about twenty five farmers at Downs.

Thomas P. Hogan North Louisiana Milk Products Company H. L. McKnight Ruston

Louisiana Tech reports record 42 weeks despite cuts

Louisiana Tech officials hailed the past 42 weeks as the most successful year in 36 years, despite a six week program cut from reduced biennial appropriations. An extension division offered 120 class enrollments with 73 students taught by eight faculty, while the fall term expanded with new departments and ROT offerings and Reese led a new academic department.

Louisiana Tech Tech Becaie Seth Diesndiett Erin Luk Sutdickens Begin Pech Gi. Aldushung Louisiana State University Louisiacna ‘Teoh

Lincoln Parish Announces 1930 31 Teachers By Campbell

Superintendent Campbell announces the Lincoln Parish public schools 1930 31 roster with appointments across multiple high and grammar schools including TLS Huston Towns end Crawford Seegers Hester Kendall and many others, listing staff for D ubach Simshoro Sibley and additional campuses.

Lincoln Parish Campbell Eastland Grammar School Robert Seegers Hazel DeFreese J. E. Crawford Mattie Willis May Smiley Loree Winfree Ruth Grambling Irma Sessums Mattie Glasgow Hillcrest Grammar Hattie Kendall Lizzie Vinning Myrdice Vinning Willie Fletcher C. C. Alley Louise Sinclaire Dubach High Bert Warren I. L. Greer Lois Henry M. P. Scott Floy Thigpen Lou Jettie Dring Gertrude Thigpen Irma McGee Elizabeth Smith Doris Woodard Madge Colvin

Rev Wilbanks resigns from local church in Ruston

Reverend W. TD Wilbanks who led Temple Baptist church for fifteen months resigns effective August 18 after a board meeting. He came from Texas after serving at Ideal Church and Arkansas region. No successor named. resignation accepted. details of future plans unclear.

W. TD. Wilbanks Temple Baptist Church Wilbanks Ruston Texas Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth Ideal Church

Mineral ore chasers visit Austin seeking rich lead vein

Messrs. R A Netherland J N Guydan and H F Killer visited Austin yesterday to investigate a rumored rich lead vein seven miles northwest of Ruston near Vienna. They left for Mon tot on a business tip. An Arcadia note reports an Inaudy analysis finding traces of gold and silver near Arcadia. Voters must register by August 9 to participate in the September 8 Democratic primary.

Messrs R. A. Netherland Jonesboro J. N. Guydan Monroe H. F. Killer Natchitoches Austin Ruston Vienna Arcadia Herbert M. Shiistone, Inc New Orleans

Lincoln Parish Voter Registration Totals

The Registrar reports 2,124 registered voters as of July 1, 2124 under the new registration law. He estimates this group comprises about two-thirds of eligible residents, with the remaining one-third likely to vote against or for a candidate and urged to register now to complete the process.

Lincoln Parish

Heat Fells Arkansas Candidate For Gov

Gubernatorial candidate Gray collapsed from heat stroke during a speech in Hutusville Arkansas. Doctors say he may not resume campaigning as he is treated at home after the incident. The event prompted cancellation of remaining engagements.

Arkansas Hutusville Ark Gray

Risinger Arrests Man Here Tuesday For Ark Officers

In response to a call from England Arkansas chief of police Risinger arrested J. RR Roberson on a charge connected with a heated board dispute. The Arkansas officer arrived at noon and took Roberson into custody, claiming he is from a place called Deads and works in enlarging places.

England Arkanne Chy Matebal Woo Risinger J. RR Roberson Heatinesis Board Roberson Wais Deads Arkansas

Wreck Near Tremont Ends With Horse Death

A large sedan driven by W E Harris hit a Ford touring car near a bridge on the Monroe highway at Tremont last night at about 10 30. Harris failed to heed red warning lights and signs, crashing into the Ford and fatally injuring a nearby horse. Sheriff A J Thigpen investigated. witnesses say Harris will pay damages and await local sheriff’s action after being detained in Monroe.

W. E. Harris Lawsville Kentucky Monroe Highway Tredmont Harris Lone Horse A. J. Thigpen Monroe Thigpen Sheriff's Department

J B Blackstock Dies in New Orleans at 38

Telegrams from New Orleans report the death of Ruston man J B Blackstock at a sanatorium there where he was treated for Hodgkin disease. He will be buried tomorrow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. He was 38 and survived by a widow and five children.

New Orleans J. BE. Blackstock Ruston Hodgson Greenwood Cemetery Blackstock

Marriage Licenses for Colored-Tomimie Charris and Fannie Brewster

A marriage license was issued in Rustor for Colored-Tomimie Charris and Fannie Brewster, legally formalizing their union. The record notes the applicants’ towns and the jurisdiction granting the license.

Tomimie Charris Rustor Fannie Brewster

Robbery and assault of Cleo Hopkins on train by three men

Cleo Hopkins a 20 year old man from Saratoga Arkansas says he was robbed and assaulted by three black men on a westbound Central drought train near Shibley. He reported losing 14.75 in cash plus shoes and clothing. Webster parish officers stopped the train at Sibley and detained two suspects while a third remains at large in Minden.

Cleo Hopkins Saratoga Arkansas Ruston-Gincema Sanitarium Mt Hols Central Slinshore Eeahy Pricay Thigpen Pat Milam Simshore Hopkins Milam Webster Parish Sibley Minden

Renovations Transform Building Offices on North Trenton Street

Contractors have spent two weeks renovating the second floor of the College Inn Pharmacy building on North Trenton Street. The owners 13 CO Glasgow and G Barker plan a modern rework with a large suite for Dr Joe Brown Monroe ear eye nose throat specialist joining Vaughan Wright and Bendall clinic. The Davis studio rear will also get modern conveniences and the work is set to finish by August 1 with Dr Brown opening his office then.

College Inn Pharmacy Trenton Street 13, Co, Glasgow G. Barker Joe Brown Monroe

Alex Smith Elected President of Shreveport Bar Association

Alex Smith, partner at Juckson and Smith, was elected president of the Shreveport Bar Association at the annual meeting in Benday. He succeeds John H. Tucker. J. P. Barksdale was chosen vice president and Lester Wilson as secretary treasurer.

Alex IP. Smith Juckson & Smith Shreveport Bar Assocation Benday Mr. Smith John H.tucker J.P. Barksdale Lester Wilson

Louisiana Tech to Keep Faculty With Dean of Women On Leave

Louisiana Tech will retain its existing faculty for the 1930-1931 session with the dean of women on a year’s leave of absence. Miss Alma Burk was approved as dean of women to succeed Miss Sallie Feerson, granted a year’s absence for advanced study, and will pursue graduate work at the University of Iowa. A. E. Phillips and Miss Flora Cunabighisa were granted three months leaves for study next year.

Louisiana Tech AMD Tae den Wo Bond Gene Erathy Qaculby Mitiakers Dbs Choy Boua Alma Burk Af Wouten Sallie Feonison University of Chicageo Burk University of Iowa Loulstam State University Louisnema Marionba Union Purist A. E. Phillips Flora Cunabighisa

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