Daughter of Sheriff Dies at 2 O Clock
Mrs. O W Hogan a 17 year old daughter of Sheriff A J Thigpen died at home this afternoon at 2 18 following a three day illness. She was educated in Ruston public schools and a student at Touisteta bealt where she studied. She was engaged to Wo Hogan, a member of the Ruston basketball team. She was a Baptist and well liked by the younger set in Ruston. Funeral arrangements not yet made but expected tomorrow. Survived by husband parents and siblings J B Thigpen and Jack Thigpen and Miss Floyd Thigpen. Churchs in Shreveport suspend Sunday schools for children due to infantile paralysis in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Hogan
Sheriff
A. J. Thigpen
Tara Laud
Ruston
Toeat
Ruston Hich
Touisteta Bealt
Wo Hogan
Ruston Bishoal Bearent
Moean
Baptist Church
Rutston
Miss Floyd Thigpen
J.B. Thigpen
Jack Thigpen
Drought cripples crops across nation with near record heat
Washington July 21 The Weather Bureau reports continued drought and high temperatures are harming the U S crop outlook. Except for some northwest and south Atlantic areas drought remains serious with corn and tobacco losses noted, while summer fruits vegetables and cotton face damage amid hot dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
North Carolin
J.B. Winder
Great
Corn Belt
Colton
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Agress Now in Jays Held for Robbery
A Negro woman, identified as a suspect, is held for robbery after confessing to targeting the home of Nick Poudas, a local estate owner. Police report a 48 caliber pistol allegedly used in the crime, with officers pursuing a suspect list connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisin
Nick Poudas
Thorsdas Aneht
John UI
Mimith and Wesson
Murrtou
Hibery
Paseo
Piri
Shealy And Hogan Holding Meetings For Milk Plant
Leaders Shealy and Hogan hold meetings ahead of North Louisiana Milk Producers plant opening planned next month. Thomas I Hoan, plant manager, and County Agent A A Shealey discuss market opportunities and community support during recent gatherings in Libety Hill and Mart Aton areas to boost local milk product demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shealy
Hogan
Loisiana
Thomas I. Hoan
County Apent
A. Shealey
Liberty Hill
Bionville Parish
Mart Aton
Ruston
Health Dept Bans Under Sixteen at Public Gatherings
Lincoln parish board of health met in special session to ban children under 16 from public gatherings such as pictures shows church meetings and inns until further notice. The action cites infantile paralysis in many communities and urges parents to keep children at home and avoid gatherings as the situation clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Former La Tech Boy Finds Path At U S M A West Point
News from the West Point Intelligence Office states Raidescieh has been admitted to the academy and assigned to the 5th company by Major General William R. Smith. The Winnfield native, nephew of Dr. J A Barnes, left Ruston two weeks ago after securing an appointment from Rep James B Aswell. He begins a grueling schedule including drills, marksmanship, and infantry training, with a 10 day plebe hike and duty shifts as part of the first month’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww Polub Military Academy
West Point
New York
Ruston
Raidescieh
William R. Smith
Young Radescich
A.W. Radescich
Winnfield
J. A. Barnes
Louisiana Tech
National Military School
James B. Aswell
Cieneral South
Fragmented OCR note about park names and dates
Fragmented text lists names including Parkles Speck and Uinda with garbled phrases about prices dates and statuses. The readable parts mention a vetargeed taads and references to Parkles and Uinda. The passage lacks complete sentences or clear action.
Louisiana Tech goodwill tour ends with Jonesboro meeting
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce led a thirteen town goodwill tour titled Louisiana Tech As Seen By Its Nearest Neighbor. Boosters spoke on Tech's value to North Louisiana, with receptions, welcomes, and community leaders weighing in on education and moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Chamber OF Commercetech
Jonesboro
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
North Louisiana
H. L. McKnight
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Hale
A. E. Phillips
Perry Cole
Coushatta
Winnfield
Selma
Pollock
Jena
Jonesville
Harrisonburg
H. &. McKnight
R. W. Vaughan
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home
Vaughan
Stephen DD. Pearse
Cave
Daa
S.L. Barksdale
A. E B. Phlips
Boller
J. P. Cole
D. G. Armstrong
H. L. Campbell
Tech
John P. Graham
Grambling to Open Negro Normal and Industrial School
North Louisiana will open its first state operated negro normal and industrial school at Grambling this fall. The property, valued at 35 000 dollars, includes a six room school, a four room practice building, dormitories, dining hall, shop, and barns. A twelve member faculty will offer teacher training and industrial curricula with Charles A. Adams slated to head the faculty and H H Campbell as treasurer. The executive committee includes Senator R B Knatt State Superintendent T H Harris and J O Hotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lewis
Louisiana
North
Grambling
State Board of Education
Lincoln Parish
Lewis
Southern University At
Baton Rouge
Lincoln Parish School Board
State Department of Education
Charles A. Adams
Hampton Institute
Virginia
HH. L. Campbell
R. B. Knatt
T. H. Harris
J. 0. Hotland
Dusty Rainfall Record in Ruston Since May 18
Local observer J C H McKinney reports Ruston has seen minimal rainfall since May 18 with a single late May shower and sporadic brief events through June and July. The prolonged dry spell and heat are expected to cut harvest yields well below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. H. McKinney
Ruston
Mor Mckinney
Vastanees
Howe
Mr C L Brown Dies In City Noted Resident Succumbs
News from this city confirms the death of Mr C L Brown once wed here at intervals, he died in St Petersburg Florida. Remains will be sent to St Lor. Funeral services will be held here next Sunday with interment alongside his wife. Survived by wife and two sons Charles and Ads and a small grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brown
Billy Lewis
St Petersburg
Florida
St. Lor
Brown
Charles
Ads
AD Brow
First Bale Of The 1930 Season Ginned At Homer
Homer Louisiana reports the first bale of 1930 cotton ginned at the Caddo Ne Soto gin. The 554 pound bale, raised by Lamar Coleman, sold for 128.94 dollars including premium. Coleman has delivered Homer’s first bale on similar dates for six years.
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Homer
Bod Smith
Lamar Colemun
Coleman
Woodward Lad Reaches Tenth Day of Tree Endurance
Thomas Woodard a 13 year old boy from Woodward completed his tenth day perched in a maple tree in his front yard on West Mississippi Avenue. He spent his second Sunday aloft with little variation in routine, finding amusement in reading newspapers and magazines and enjoying ice cream and other treats sent by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Woodard
Mississippi Avenue
Thomas
Ruston Manager Frank Willis Dies in Chatham
Frank Willis 54 former Ruston Hardware and Furniture manager died at his home in Chatham after a sudden illness. He earlier lived in Ruston, worked for Holland and Mays, then led the Ruston firm. He later moved to Chatham and ran a mercantile store. He is survived by his widow, daughter Louise Willis, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Willis
Ruston
Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company
Chatham
Two Men Arrested Over Hosiery Stock Theft
Ed Brown of Monroe identified by officers as a suspect in a Tuesday night robbery linked to hosiery bundles. Marshal W Rishiner detained Brown and handed him to Sheriff A J Thigpen. A companion, Wim Wee, with similar hose bundles, claimed Brown’s group owed him nothing and that he held the items for a return. Two other men, BE Gilbert of Little Rock and John Williams of New Orleans, were jailed as possible accomplices. Dorado, Arkansas officers were alerted of the robbery and believe the suspects traveled from there Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Brown
Monroe
W. 2D. Rishiner
A. J. Thigpen
Brown
Duck Gee
Lee
Bowling Gren
Kentucky
Gilbert
Littl Rock
Arkansas
John Willians
New Orleans
BE. Dorado
Pioneer Local Man Dies Here This Morning
William Kidd Duncan a 70 year old Ruston pioneer and founder of Duncan and Kidd Insurance died at his home at 3 30 this morning after months of illness. Born in Vernon he moved to Ruston in 1884 and built an insurance business for 30 years. Survived by three sons Ben M Duncan Aylmer D Duncan and William K Duncan Jr all in Texas California or Georgia. Funeral at family residence this afternoon at 6 99 led by Fr Vaughan and H Johnson with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kidd Duncan
Dancan and Kidd Insurance Agency
Ruston
Mr. Duncan
Vernon
Jackson Parish
Louisiana State University
Old Trenton
Ouachita Parish
Kidd
Lewis
Duncan
Lucy Morris
Ben M
Texarkana
Texas
Aylmer D
Oakland
California
William K
Atlanta
Georgina
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Ife
Fr. W. Vaughan
H. M. Johnson
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral held for Frank Willis with large crowds
Fraug Whoratay's Phaiby Maneral services for Frank Willis age 14 and former Huston business man were conducted at the Tumbuly residence on North Trenton Street Wednesday with Reverend Ho Wo Vaughan officiating. He moved from Jackson to Rustin in the early twenties and was connected with The Risto Bardware and Bucni Mae Company for over a quarter century. Survived by widow Miss Louise Willis three sons Harrell Edwards and Hardy two brothers G. H. Willis of Ruston and Joe Willis of Alexandria. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraug Whoratay
Frank Willis
Huston
Tumbuly
Trenton Street
Ho Wo Vaughan
Fi Mo Juliuson
Big Me
Wallis
Jackson Pinot
Rustin
Risto Bardware
Bucni- Mae
Duiknitger
Hatha
Beoldes Lhe
Walt Gage
Louise Willis
Harrell
Edwards
Hardy
H. Willis
Gt Ruston
Joe Willis
Alexandria
Pollowit
Greenwood
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Weber Bioa Adiserpekers
Hill Street
Health Dept
LA Tech
U.S.M. A
Will Radescieh, Jr
West Point Academy
Radendeh
Anil
Heck Ehass Wali
Gregada
Garcia
Campti
Goldonna
Ola
Sykes
Trout-Coodpine
State
Negro Normal and Industrial School
C. L. Brown
St. Louis
la Fhe
Laddulla
Treasury
Washington
Woodward Lad
Mr. Willis
Holland and Mays
Willis
Ainthie
Willis Wis
Viola Stubison
Barner
Lueber
Conpaly
Walter Wilder
JG. Ritetue
SE MO Cafipbel
Hool Lee
Acklen
Alj. Thigpen
Wo. Pearce
Jo J. HoHwid
No Meebanald
J. G. Cillisguw
Deceideeu
Itreesus, Harrell
Mardy
3. H. Willis
W. K. Duncan
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