Tech to Debate Cambridge University Team This Fall
Louisiana Tech will host a Cambridge University forensic team next fall, marking Techs second British debate in two years. Debaters prepare for a five month period after fall term starts with tryouts for Techs Cambridge reps. Oxford defeated Tech last December in a judge’s decision.
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Louisiana Tech
Cambridge University
England
Vivian Turner
Tech
Louisiana
Oxford University
National Student Federation
United States
Great Britain
Cambridge
University of Arkansas
Indiana University
America
Sigal
Oxford
Miss Turner
State Capitol Bond Bill Favored by House Committee
Baton Rouge May 28 With one dissenting vote the house ways and means committee returned a favorable report on the McClanahan bill to float a 5 million dollar bond issue to build a new state house. Governor Long urged support while attacking New Orleans ward politicians and the fifteen men who never disagreed.
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State House
Baton Rouge
House
Ways and Means
McClanahan
George J. Ginsberg
Alexandria
Long
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Frank Stich
Fifth Ward
Lincoln Group Returns From State Capital
Lincoln Parish leaders including H L McKnight Clyde S Rodgers and T H Mills traveled to Baton Rouge to attend hearings on the Tick eradication bill at the state legislature. The group, representing Ruston and Dubach, returned after a session in which proponents argued for eradication measures and claimed gains in the hearing.
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H. L. McKnight
Ruston
Charles Eroe
Rapides
North Louisiana
Solon Seeks Half of Auto License Funds for State Schools
Baton Rouge May 27 Representative A P Frymire of New Orleans introduced a constitutional amendment to dedicate half of annual automobile and truck license revenues to the public school fund. He estimated about 2 500 000 in additional revenues would be available for Louisiana schoolchildren if adopted, with current license funds flowing to the highway fund.
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Baton Rouge
A. P. Frymire
New Orleans
Jtoday
General Highway Fund
Frymire
Governor Huey P. Long Hosts in New Louisiana Mansion
Baton Rouge May 27 The new Louisiana governor’s mansion opened with Governor and Mrs Huey P Long hosting legislators and guests in an informal reception. The limestone White House style building features green and gold decor, a winding iron stair, Chippendale chairs, and a Duncan Phyfe dining table. University band music, naval officers, and a lavish buffet underscored the gala as hundreds viewed the mansion, while some opponents stayed away. The piece lauds the edifice as a symbol of state pride and public trust despite debate over its cost.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Louisiana State University
Duncan Phyfe
Billy
May
Sion
Woman's Body Found In Harlem River Near Yankee Stadium
The body of a woman with a diamond ring and a copper wire around her neck was recovered from the Harlem River near Yankee Stadium. Police said she had likely been in the water for two months or more. A white gold wristwatch rested on her wrist and the ring carried nine diamonds and two sapphires.
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New York
Harlem River
Yankee Stadium
Impressive Exercises Conclude La Tech Thirty Third Commencement
The ceremony marked the end of undergraduate life for 90 graduates as diplomas were awarded. Faculty in regalia led a procession while the Glee Club performed. T. A. Harris delivered the commencement address followed by student songs and a benediction, closing with the recessional.
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la. Tech
Priday
Tech
Toto
Marche Militaire
Schubert
Doris Haskell
Harry Howard
Stella Booles Kidd
W. J. Bolin
First Baptist Church
Ruston
Glee Club
Gounod- Bliss
Stark
T. A. Harris
Dorothy Harris
Curran
G. W. Bond
John P. Graham
W. D. Wilbanks
Temple Baptist Church
Downsville High class hears Ruston men
Friday's Daily reports the Downsville High School commencement held Thursday night in the school auditorium. Five boys and five girls received diplomas. seventy spelling certificates and 103 reading certificates were awarded. Grace Ballard and Alta Taylor received American Legion honors. speakers included Dr. J. G. Taylor and D. G. Armstrong.
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Downsville High School
American Legion
Grace Ballard
Alta Taylor
James Hinton
Downsyville
W. E. McBride
Ruston
H. Ll. Campbell
Lincoln
J. G. Taylor
Union Parish
Taylor
New Bill Would Tax All Tobacco Coming Into State
Baton Rouge May 28 The Hoff paulr bill for a state tobacco tax applies to shipments of tobacco products or substitutes into the state for sale or distribution without tax payment. Retailers must hold a manufacturer certificate that tax is paid or pay the tax themselves, with penalties for false statements. Outside firms may elect to assume the tax by posting a 10000 dollar bond with the Supervisor of Public Accounts to insure tax payment.
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Baton Rouge
Hoffpaulr
Marriage Licenses White-Rimo PD Bourg of Hodge
The notice records the marriage license for Bourg of Hodge to Lola Mocks of Hodge with White-Rimo PD listed in the issuing details.
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Rimo PD
Bourg
Hodge
Lola Mocks
Adjunct UT History Professor Named Head at Louisiana Tech
Adjunct professor of history at the University of Texas has been appointed head of the social science department at Louisiana Tech to succeed Dr. L. D. Weyand. Dr. Biesele, holder of PhD MA and MA from Texas, taught at the University of Alabama East Texas State Teachers College and high schools in Waco and Corsicana. He will begin duties at Louisiana Tech in September.
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University of Texas
Louisiana Tech
L. D. Weyand
Dr. Biesele
University of Alabama
East Texas State Teachers’ College
Waco
Corsicanna
Tex
Pearlson Boonie Well at Zwolle Produces 4000 Barrels Daily
Floyd James of Ruston Drilling Company reports the Zwolle Pearson Boonie oil well, in which T. L. James Co. holds a half interest, is now flowing 4000 barrels per day after being completed between two dry holes. The high gravity kerosene-like oil is free of sediment and water, with a pipe line ready to transport it.
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Floyd James
Ruston Drilling Company
Zwolle
Pearson Boonie
Bias Bee
State Board Member Died Suddenly At Home In Lafayette
Dr M B Sauvier a member of Lie state board of education from the Bec kond district died suddenly at his Lafayette home last night according to a message received this morning by Clyde Rodgers another board member
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Lafayette
M. B. Sauvier
Lie State Board of Education
Beckond
Mnight
Clyde 8. Rodgers
J the Board
Short Program At Kiwanis Luncheon Held Today
A noon luncheon by the local Kiwanis club featured a short program with committee reports on club projects and impromptu speeches. Guests included Jid McCallum J. M. Hinton and F. St. Barr of Ruston and P. D. Nipples of New Orleans. The next meeting may be in Downsville with the Downsville community club invited Ruston as guests.
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Kiwanis Club
Jid McCallum
J. M. Hinton
F. St. Barr
Ruston
P. D. Nipples
New Orleans
Downsville
Ruston Club
Day Is Lost By House Arguing Trivial Rule
May 30 Lafayette House adjourned amid a squabble over a rifling incident and a fight over adjournment. Lawmakers debated reintroducing a Morehouse assessor pay bill, faced opposition, and a two thirds rule prevented reintroduction. McClanahan urged adjournment to 8 PM, then Seve moved to adjourn to Monday. Result: adjournment carried 49 to 30, day ended without action.
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Day
House
Baton Rouge
McClanahan State House
McClanahan
Law
Sabine
Heintz
St. Tammany
Pratt
Morehouse
Bennett
East Felicana
Ginsberg
Rapides
Bogan
Caddo
Colesderine
Plaquemine
Dugas
Lafayette
Judiciary Committee
Committee On
Caldwell
Fournet
Seve
Orleans
Seve l
House Chamber
Nelson teachers stage piano and instrument recital at high school
A large crowd attended a recital at the high school auditorium featuring music pupils of Miss Valle Nelson and Mr Harvey Nelson. A similar show the prior night highlighted performers from the same teachers with the program opening to those who did not perform Thursday. Miss Nelson closes her third year teaching in Ruston schools while Mr Nelson is in his first year, with a fine orchestra and band organized under their guidance.
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Valle Nelson
Harvey Nelson
Miss Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Ruston Echours
Nelson
Lincoln 4-H Camp Delegation Heads to Rayville District Camp
A group of 45 to 50 Lincoln parish 4-H club members will leave Ruston on June 22 for Rayville to attend the District Camp from June 23 to 27. The two tribes will compete in a week of army-like quarters inspection, classroom study, and supervised recreation with chiefs and squaws leading activities.
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J. A. Shealy
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Rayville
Richland
Morehouse
Ouachita
Union
Lincoln
East Carroll
West Carrroll
Army
Illinois Central Railroad
Formal Opening Draws Large Crowds to Ruston Pharmacy
Crowds packed the Ruston Pharmacy on prom Friday as manager W C Cupp hosted a formal opening from seven to nine o clock. Visitors received souvenirs while the Four Horsemen Orchestra from Monroe played throughout the event. Cupp, reentering the drug business at the former Ruston Drug stand, aims to offer a modern first class store rivaling larger city outlets.
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Ruston
W. C. Cupp
Four Horsemen Orchestra
Monroe
Cupp
United Drug Co
Census shows population rise in Lincoln parish wards
Olva G. Elliott, census supervisor for the second Louisiana district, reports decade long population gains across Lincoln parish with Ward Three up from 1,485 in 1920 to 3,364 in 1930 and Ward Six barely higher at 1,908 versus 1,867. Ward totals include Ward 1 7,769. Ward 3 9,964. Ward 4 3,055. Ward 5 1,908. Ward 7 3,040. Ward 8 1,484 in 1930 with 1920 figures listed. Ward 2 and Ward 6 returns pending.
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Helu
Olva CG. Elliott
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
Dubach Lumper Company
Ward
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Gov. Long
Bill Scores
New Orleans Gang
Lincoln Group
Solon
Gov
Dor.r.l.biesele
T. L. James CO
Ruston Pharmacy
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