BEFICIALLY OPEN SUNDAY Prom Friday's Daily
K N Baurbrey resident engineer for the Louisiana Highway commission states that after pouring the last concrete on the Arcadia to Ruston road and the Ruston to Monroe road, 14 days will pass and the routes will open Sunday with the Ruston to Monroe segment awaiting 48 hours setting before full opening due to bridge work. Travel will be sped as motorists detour Arcadia to Athens to Minden, with Gibsland to Minden work advancing toward completion.
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K. N. Baurbrey
Louisiana Highway Commineion
Arcadia
Ruston
Monroe
Shreveport
Athens
Minden
Lousiana
Gibsland
Ruston Boy Shines in Memphis Press Circles
Clinton Bandera Sanders, 20, son of Mr and Mrs W M Sanders, has moved to Memphis Tennessee to join the United Press Bureau and has quickly risen to edit a weekly multi state newsletter. He writes for a national newsletter and has had stories in New York dailies and the Chicago Tribune. A Ruston product educated in local schools and Louisiana Tech, he previously worked for the Daily Leader and was sports editor for the El Dorado Morning News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Bandera
W. M. Sanders
Sanders
Memphis
Tennessee
United Press Bureau
Young Sanders
The
Press Association
United States
New York
Chicago Tribune
Ruston
Total Public School
Louisiana Tech
Chatter Box
Ruston High School
Tech Talk
Daily Leader
el Dorado Morning News
Kiwanis Club Visits Camp Ki Ro Li Near Monroe
Thirty Kiwanis members and wives toured Camp Ki Ro Li to inspect Lincoln Parish Scout troops at their encampment. They toured facilities, watched recreational activity, and joined campers for supper during stunt night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Ki-Ro-Li
Lincoln Parish
T. J. Folk
G. W. Bond
W. B. Hale
Carey
L J. Fox
Glen Shadow
A. E. Philips
Rodney Cline
G. EB. McFadden
H. N. Johnson
H. T. Hubbard
L. Walker
Dallas Cheek
N. 2 Dupont
Harry Howard
Gusta
Preden
Returns Ruston Teen After Hospital Stay In Accident
Datty Wyatt Liner, son of Mrs. Henry Liner and an employee at C. C. Alley, returned home from Shreveport where he had been recovering after a Sunday night highway accident near Ruston. His Model A Ford rolled in a ditch. he was found unconscious and later identified. He suffered a sprained back and was not believed to be in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datty Wyatt Liner
Henry Liner
C. C. Alley
Shreveport
Liner
Alx
Muddy Water Brays Mule in Well Bottom
A Ward one farmer Charles Tomlinson finds his eleven hundred pound mule Baalam wedged in a fifteen foot square well on the Smith place. Neighbors and local helpers employ two auto wreckers with cranes to hoist the mule free. The rescue team adjusts straps as Mr Freeman descends into the well to secure the mule for recovery. The well’s size pressed Baalam’s head against the wall but the animal suffers no serious injuries and will soon resume plowing.
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Thompson
Charles Tomlinson
Ward One
Old Smith Place
Wilbur Wilhite
Eooles Breed
Bill” Gray
Feazer Motor Company
Luke Moore
Ruston Motors
Bassam
Baalam
Optometric Society Holds Regular Meeting in Monroe
The North Louisiana Optometric Society met in Monroe with a talk on Muscular Imbalances of the Human Eye by Dr W R Brown of Monroe. Attendees included Drs Richard De Vargas Natchitoches E O Strahan Winnsboro W R Brown T A Bruite Bert Heinberg G R Clay T F Mitchell and E Strahan Jr. The next meeting is set for June 26 in Monroe with a discussion on Physiological Optics by Dr S R Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Louisiana Optometric Society
Monroe
W. R. Brown
Richard de Vargas
Natchitoches
E. O. Strahan
Winnsboro
T. A
8. R. Clay
War department allocates 2.8 million for Memphis flood work
The War Department added 2.8 million dollars to flood control work in the Memphis district. The allotment was made on June 12 but not announced due to an information failure by the engineering corps. The funding supports ongoing flood control projects in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Memphis
War Department
Engineering Corps
Pyne
Sheriff raids home near Dubach find liquor and mash
Acting on information of a June 19 celebration, Sheriff A J Thigpen and Deputy Clyde Frasier found liquor in Tommy Williamson's cabin and hidden in weeds, plus a 50 gallon mash barrel belonging to Sim Franklin. Williamson and Franklin were arrested then released on bond. liquor taken to the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Williamson
Dubach
A. J. Thigpen
Clyde Frasier
Sim Franklin
Williamson
Franklin
Temple Baptist Choir to Broadcast on KTBS Radio
Rev W D Wilbanks says the Temple Baptist Church choir in Ruston will sing on KTBS radio in Shreveport at a future date. Led by Mrs W M Sanders since last year, the choir has become a standout in the region with many of Ruston’s top talents. The church orchestra will also perform on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Wilbanks
W. M. Sanders
Temple Baptist
KTBS
Shreveport
Focal
Sanders
Ruston
Chatham Plans Modern 9 Class Room High School
Jackson Parish voters face a $40,000 bond approval as the school board approves plans for a two story nine class room high school building in Chatham. Architects Lomax and Van Os submit the project with a superintendent’s office book room and a 650 seat auditorium. bids to be sought in 30 to 60 days and construction to begin as material arrives. Chatham’s growing population is noted in recent census data.
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Chatham
Jackson Parish
Jonesboro
Geo. F. Lomax
Ruston
Seymour van Os
Shreveport
Paul Stinson
Quiet June 18 and 19 in Lincoln parish and Ruston
Sheriff A. J. Thigpen reported June 18 was one of the quietest celebration days in Lincoln parish with no disturbances. Marshall Risinger and city officers confirmed Ruston remained peaceful as well, while Mr. and Mrs. Floyd James hosted Miss Elizabeth Ellis and Mr. Crockett Ellis of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thigpen
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Marshall Risinger
Floyd James
Miss Elizabeth Ellis
Mr. Crockett Ellis
Memphis, Tennessee
Nineteen Campus Organizations Elect Officers at Tech
As fall term opens at Louisiana Tech at least 12 campus groups will have officers ready. The list includes Theta Kappa Nu Alpha Lambda Tau Lambda Theta Zeta Iota Gamma Mu Kappa Gamma Phi and more with officers such as A. D. Baker Arkadia archon George D. Williams Gibsland Oracle T. D. Enete Jonesville treasurer and Ray R. Rogers Jonesboro scribe, among others. Other clubs like Masonic, Glee, and Education share appointed leaders, with additional officer selections planned for next fall.
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Louisiana Tech
Tech
Theta Kappa Nu
A. D. Baker
Arcadia
Archon
George D. Williams
Gibsland
Oracle
T. D. Enete
Jonesville
Ray R. Rogers
Jonesboro
Scribe
J. C. Sherwin
Coushatta
Gordon Weakley
Sunny Hill
Alpha Lambda Tau
Dallas Goss
Lilfie
B. R. Reynolds
Minden
Baron
Davidson Brown
Doyline
Don Morse
Ruston
Social
Harvey Beauchamp
Athers
Clyde Russell
Jens
Exchequer
Roy E. Bolen
Grand Cane
Roy Gatlin
Colfax
Sentinel
Denis Mincey
Peason
Alma Wafer
Saline
Chapline
O. K. Club
F. C. Haley
L. L. Brewton
W. H. Britt
Hico
C. L. Parker
Meridian
Miss
C. J. Gilbert
Winnfield
Charles F. Blank
Monroe
Cilcrense
H. G. Knippa
Elizabeth
George ©. Williama
Margaret Wilson
Margaret Hatch
Rayville
Agnes Robison
Ella Mae Jolley
Houston
Robert L. Fuller
Dubach
Conand Lomax
Dorothy Thompson
DeRidder
Mollie Lawler
Leah Shell
Wiliam Holloway
Hodge
Charley Tooke
Carrie Hatch
Masonic Club
Ray Rogers
W. C G. Causey
Sterlington
J. W. Evans
Gills' Glee Club
Eloise Mays
Dot Roberts
Calhoun
Kathleen Hendrick Gilliam
Men's Glee Club
Lillie
Kendall Hearn
W. ©. Causey
Sternington
Walmsley to tour state delivering four speeches
New Orleans Mayor T Semmes Walmsley plans a four city speaking tour beginning Monday night in Alexandria followed by Monroe Shreveport and Lake Charles. He will advocate carrying New Orleans message against Governor Long and respond to telegram requests from northern and western Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
T. Semmes Walmsley
North Land
Loulsiana
Long
Walmsley
Alexandria
Monroe
Shreveport
Lake Charles
Mack Fields Improves After Stabbing Involving Brothers
Mack Fields, a 35 year old farmer from southwestern Lincoln parish, is out of danger after a stabbing by his brother Roger at their father's home. A blood transfusion was used but the donor blood proved incompatible. Roger Fields was arrested and charged with cutting with intent to kill. Doctors expect Mack Fields to leave the hospital soon if his condition stays stable. Meanwhile, Roger awaits further action in parish jail.
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Mack Fields
Lincoln Parish
Roger Fields
Frank Fields
Ruston-Lincoln Sannitarium
A. J. Thigpen
Mack Fieds
Simsboro Hosts 2nd District Woman's Missionary Union Meet
About 200 visiting women from Baptist churches in Concord Bethlehem Jackson and Winn associations attended the Second District convention at Simsboro Baptist Church. Morning reports, an address by Brazil missionary Mrs. W W Enette, a noon picnic, and afternoon and evening sessions under Mrs. F J Watson followed. The group accepted Jonesboro as host for next year’s convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Concord
Bethlehem
Jackson
Winn
Simsboro
Second District
The
Woman's Missionary Union
W. W. Enette
Brazil
United States
F. J. Watson
Bethlehem Association
Jonesboro
Lakeshore Park To Become Beauty Spot
New Orleans planners discussed this West End park beautification on Wednesday. The commission expects Lakeshore Park to become one of the citys outstanding beauty spots with details to be unveiled at the Parking Commission's next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
West End Lakeshore Park
Goodwill Tour Local Group Forms to Boost Tech Alumni
A committee led by J C O Glasgow W W Durden J C Ritchie and Mayor Charles O Gayne canvassed Ruston seeking signatures for a goodwill tour through North Louisiana to promote Louisiana Tech and recruit alumni. Tours run two days each on July 17 16 23 24 and 30 31 with Ruston Chamber of Commerce backing.
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J. C O. Glasgow
W. W. Durden
J. C. Ritchie
Charles 0. Gayne
Ruston
North
Louisiana
Louisiana Tech
College Alumni Association
Ruston Chamber of Commerce
The
Tech Alumni Association
Admint Association
Gayne
Second annual cotton school set for LSU July 7 13
University Station Baton Rouge June 20 Louisiana announces its second annual cotton school will be held at Louisiana State University July 7 13. Dr C T Dowell dean directs the program with a classer from the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association and U S Department of Agriculture lectures on grading stapling and marketing. Last year’s class enrolled 25 farmers buyers ginners and agricultural workers from across the state and this year invites all interested in cotton production and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
C. T. Dowell
College of Agriculture and Experiment Stations
Oklahoma Cotton Growers’ Association
B. M. Brownwell
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Cotton Marketing
L. A
Dean Dowell
Say It With Flowers Says Leader Friend
The Leader office brightened by a basket of cut flowers from Mr. G. W. Hearn, who gardens with passion and hopes to cheer readers. The arrangement includes Shasta daisies roses carnations dahlias petunias and many others in a riot of colors. A generous gesture from a valued friend lights the sanctum during June days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
G. W. Hearn
Mr. Hearn
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Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana Polytech
Lambda Theta
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Mary Atkins
Leesville
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Plain Dealing
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Marshal
Ethel Shadow
Martha Vaught
Zeta Iota
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Gilliam
Lesh Shell
Blanche ‘Taylor
Thelma Digby
Gamma Mu
Keith Pybure
Russ
Ayor Walmsley
Winchester
Kan
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