Ruston Hi-Y Club to Host North La Older Boys’ Conference
Ruston Hi-Y Club announces that about seventy-five delegates from North Louisiana High Clubs will stay in town for a three day Older Boys Conference at Louisiana Tech. Fifty delegates have been placed in local homes with meals limited to Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. The program runs Friday to Sunday featuring a banquet, talks on ideals, group discussions, and worship services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Barnette
Ruston
North Louisiana
Shreveport
Monroe
Louisiana Tech
Rust
First Baptist Church
Flist Baptist Church
Ruston High School
H. F. Schroeder
Billy Barnet
Ruston Hi-g
Frank Renfro
Monroe City
Prof
Nelson
Gustaf Feden
Department of Education
Louisiana Tech High School
Shreveport Hill
L. J. Fox
A. W. Ford
Woodrow Hodges
E. R. Kidder
H. B. Durkee
CG. Co. Calvert
Ouachita Parish Junior College
Manrne
Lech
Ouachita Loncho High School
IL. M. Shirley
Tech
Kuirse Christian Church
Maouree
Ho Bo Burke
M.C. A
Legion Tree Planting Plan Carried Out At Ruston
The McFarland Post No 2 American Legion held a 1 PM program in Rail Road Park with brief addresses and a memorial prayer. George Nicol and Eddie Evans directed the event as sixteen supervisors led workers across highway sections to plant trees. High school and Tech volunteers joined about 75 students with tool and truck support from T. L. James Co and People’s Gas Co. Local city and parish supplied tools, while local businesses provided prucks to haul workers to assignments.
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McFarland Post No. 2
American, Legion
Railroad Park
George Nicol
Eddie Evans
J. T. Folk
N. &. Dupont
William Owens
Otho Land
H. L. McKnight
Sanders Baskin
Blanchard Ford
W. E. McBride
A. W. Rachall
John B. Staples
GC. A. Barnett
Ole Gahagan
Bro. Willis
Guy Braswell
M. A. Knotts
Pred Nevin
Tech
T. L. James Co
V. A. Davidson
People'’s Gas Company
Road Opened to Jonesboro Road Traffic Reopens
Motorists southward bound will no longer be forced to detour around by Chatham as a new paved highway link opens to traffic yesterday except for a short strip below Dugdsaai at the overhead ridge Cruel the Rock stand railroad. A new highway connects KRusbut Wwalke Aton and other areas, with groundwork started for broader public works including bonds for U.S. one-year registration and related projects.
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Chatham
Dugdsaai
Lillie Resident Dies At Local Hospital
J E Boatwright 40 of Lille Louisiana died at a local hospital at 9 30 this morning after being brought for treatment a week ago Monday He had been ill for several weeks He is survived by his wife and three children Wilma Derwood and Dewod of Lille He leaves several brothers and sisters of Lille The body was taken to Lille today by B F McClure and Company for funeral services tomorrow at the Baptist Church there of which he was a member
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J. E. Boatwright
Lille
Wilma
Derwood
Dewod
Lillie
Louisiana
B. F. McClure and Company
Baptist Church
Checks Issued For All Parish School Faculty
Checks were being made out in the offices of H. L. Campbell parish superintendent of schools to all teachers and employees of the Parish School Board. Payments cover the last ten weeks and come after previous salary delays due to delinquent funds.
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H. L. Campbell
Spring Enrollment Begins March 7th
The article notes spring enrollment starts March 7 with winter term completed at Tech. It warns of potential drop in student attendance as venues like drug stores and picture shows will notice fewer students and extended lights. It mentions possible shifts in campus activity and the need for students to register by a date to avoid delays while hoping more enroll.
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Tech
Winineti
Will Levin
de Daued
Ube
Orm
Maren
Uae
Fey Us Ube
Phelps Tried to Saw Way to Freedom in Bank Robbery Case
Sheriff and deputy searched the Lincoln Parish jail cell of Jack Phelps, the Bank of Choudrant robber, and found four hack saw blades two trap iron bars and a brush. Phelps admitted the escape attempt and cited lingering questions about his part in the Choudrant robbery. He faces grand jury indictment after transfer from Texas. Also jailed were Howard Simonton Doc Smith and Otis Burks for whisky manufacturing and pistol larceny respectively.
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Thigpen
Clyde Frasier
Jack Phelps
Bank of Choudrant
Phelps
Liberty
Texas
Lincoln Parish
A. J. Thigpen
Howard Simonton
Ward 8
Doc” Smith
Ward 6
Paris
Otis Burks
Monroe
Dubach Club Sponsors Quilt Show Tuesday
The Home Demonstration Club of Dubach, newly organized, sponsored a quilt show on February 23 at the old Dubach Sale Store. Quilts of many patterns were on display, including Pansy and Double Irish Chain, with silk and cotton examples. Prizes went to Mrs. John Barham for cotton, Mrs. Freelan Tarley for silk, and Mrs. R. N. Featherstone for the oldest quilt.
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Home Demonstration Club of
Dubach
Rocky Mount
R. N. Featherstone
Driggers
John Barham
Freelan Tarley
R. N. Peatherston
George Washington as French General in local notice
An Army Recruiting Sergeant announces George Washington served as a French general for twice as long as he was an American general. He was named lieutenant general in the French Army in 1779 by Louis XIV to allow Count de Rochambeau to command under Washington, and he remained a lieutenant general until his death.
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George Washington
Washington
Louis XIV
Count de Rochambeau
America
Washinggton
Door Breaks Leg Of Ansley Man
A falling door at a mill operated by the Davis Lumber Company in Ansley injured JON. Lander, a 62 year old employee. The accident happened about 4:30 yesterday evening. Lander was brought to the Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium for treatment after a specialist from Shreveport was called in. He has worked for the company for 43 years.
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Davis Luther Company
Ansley
Jon. Lander
Ina Wis
Ruston- Linwuln Santarium
Shreveport
Lander
Davis Lumber Copany
New Clerk of Court Declared Elected by Committee
The Democratic Executive Committee officially declares the new Clerk of Court elected by a two vote majority. The announcement confirms the selection and outlines the procedural steps for taking office.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Sixteen Votes Questioned In Parish Primary Challenge
The Parish Democratic Executive Committee met at the Courthouse to tally the second primary results. Protests were filed on sixteen votes claimed to be illegal due to improper poll taxes and other irregularities, potentially altering the Clerk of Court race. The committee denied the protest, and no action to submit the issue for a vote was taken. Neill and Bradley backers prepared for possible court action.
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Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
A. H. Colvin
J. Rhodes Smith
Ross C. Neill
T. A. Wright
R. L. Terry
J. H
Bradley
Chey
Neill
Barksdale
Barksade
Lock
Ducal
Monroe
Newt
Southern Paper Mills Lecture Theme in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge Louisiana a university event features a lecture on Southern Paper Mills as a central theme. The address highlights industry history and its impact on local education and employment.
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Southern Paper Mills
Fall From Porch Injures Visitor During Weekend Stay
Vrink O Neal of Alexandria visiting Fred Niven’s home wandered from the back porch while seeking an aspirin for a headache. He fell about five feet to the ground, suffering severe sprains and bruises to his back. He was treated at Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium and released the same day.
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Courtney
Vrink O'Neal
Alexandria
Fred Niven
Niven
O'Neal
Ruston- Lincoln Sanitarium
Tte
Sanitarium
Lincoln Parish Tech Alumni Forms Led by John Graham
More than thirty Lincoln Parish Tech alumni and visitors gathered at the high school auditorium for an evening of entertainment by Tech students. D G Armstrong outlined six goals for the Lincoln Parish Tech Alumni Unit including entertainment, aiding administration, promoting Tech, and strengthening public understanding. John Graham was elected president with Miss Blanche Heard as secretary. dues were not mentioned.
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Louisiana
Tech
Lincoln Parish
D. G. Armstrong
Earl Hester
Alumnd
Flmore Wright
New York City
John Graham
Schaffner
Choudrant
Shlusboro
Wubach
Hieo
Blanche Heard
AM ‘Lech
Pioneer Antioch Farmer Turner Buried at Local Cemetery
Samed M Turner a pioneer of Antioch died at home Sunday morning after a three year illness. He was 80 and survived by a widow and many children including Mrs Liane Willingham Tyler, Mrs Ethel Harrell Holly Jodee and Miss Edna Turner Antioch. Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Antioch church with Rev W P Strain officiating. burial followed in the Pussell Cemetery under direction of Bob Me bate and Cu. The text also mentions Peru government considerations on a farm project with standby capacity and ornate furniture details.
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Samed M. ‘Turner
Antioch
Tus Fulla
Liane Willingham
Tyler
Nl. i. Latham
Lena
Ethel Harrell
Holly Jodee
Mas. Maude Pilagerald
Phentice
Edna Turner
Gireesos
Stu
Heriierrt
U Pussell
WP Strain
Buber
Bob Mebate
Feed and seed loans to be repeated soon for Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish farming community seeks urgent loan aid for feed seed and fertilizer to start cropping. L O Gahagan of the Chamber of Commerce urges Washington action noting local recommendations delayed payments and potential countrywide loss. Riley J Wilson replies loans are en route with application blanks and seed loan office direction.
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Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Linraln Paylish Farm Council
L. ©. Gahaghan
Chamber
Riley J. Wilson
House of Representatives
Lincoln Parish
M. C
Washington
D.C
L. O. Gahagan
Chamber Comerce
James Building
J. O. Gahagan
Ruston
Mrs. Carter Wins First in Payroll Drive
After seven weeks of work in Leader's Weekly Payroll circulation drive, six Ruston candidates and supporters gathered for final checks and advisory board review. Mrs. Charles Carter took first place. others named were Mrs. G L Nash, Mrs. T A Gear, Mrs. E N May, Mrs. J A Hightower, and Mrs. Dewey Crosby.
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L. O. Gahaghan
V. C. Cupp
Sanders Baskin
Charles Carter
G. L. Nash
T. A. Gear
E. N. May
Ruston Woman's Father J Baughman Father Dies
Funeral services for J B Hoge father of Mrs Joe Baughman of Ruston will be held at Bayou Church of Chaadrant at 1 oclock. Interment will be in Sibley Cemetery. Hoge died this morning in Streets Sanitarium in Vicksburg MS after several weeks of treatment. He was an agent for the Tiners Central at Tremont for many years.
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J. BE. Hoge
Joe Baughman
Ruston
Bayouse Church
Chaadrant
Auring
Sibley Cemetery
Vicksburg
Miss
Hoge
Tiners Central
Tremont
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Boston
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University of California
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Tedus
Missouri
Choudrant Bank
Dubach Club
Door
Democratic Executive
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Studernls
Tie Pottioanma
Chagstiiec
Alex
Peru
Avery Rawal
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