Robber Foiled In Attempted Mays Looting
James H. Mays owner of Mays Drygoods in Ruston found his rear store glass broken last night. Night officer B J Taylor and witnesses chased a suspect, Ernest Brown of Fort Worth, who carried four suitcases of merchandise and clothing. Brown confessed to Arcadia Sumlin store robbery, leading to charges by parish authorities and jail.
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James H. Mays
Mays Drygoods
B. J. Taylor
Taylor
Mays
Ernest Brown
Ft. Worth
Texas
Ruston
Sumlin
Arcadia
W. D. Risinger
Rustox
Night school for Longstraw farmers organized
Prof J W Shoiner of Choudrant High School organized a weekly night school for farmers at Longstraw, four miles south of Choudrant. The second session discussed special crops cantaloupes tomatoes and watermelons. many locals plan to grow cantaloupes with Chaudrant growers and ship tomatoes from Chatham, though recent cold killed most plants.
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J. W. Shoiner
Choudrant
Longstraw
O. W. Boyd
G. C. Boyd
W. T. Boyd
Ray Hammett
Harold Youngblood
Idus Whitman
Leon Pesnell
J. W. Hammett
J. T. Pesnell
Ernest Pesnell
J. L. Kelley
Joe Hammett
B. L. Pallin
M. E. Boyd
L. L. Pesnell
R. P. Whitman
B. Boyd
H. Boyd
Prof
Shofner
Chaudrant
Chatham
Tech High Principal Delivers Chapel Talk on Mood and Tech
Tech High School head Henry Schroeder spoke during Chapel hour at Teca yesterday. A Tech High School faculty member, he addressed a low mood among people, citing the rise of machinery and science as a key cause. He urged a shift to a positive spirit as essential.
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Teca
Henry Schroeder
Tech High School
Hoover Town’s Happy Mayor Leads 700 in Hoover Town
In Los Angeles several displaced families formed a shantytown named Hoover Town near the city outskirts. Over 700 residents now live there with E. A. Hanna acting as mayor. The settlement provides free rent and food from welfare groups, keeping residents content.
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Los Angeles
Hoover Town
E. A. Hanna
Lady With A Past Opens At Rialto Tomorrow
Constance Bennett stars in Lady With A Past, the RKO-Pathe adaptation of Harriet Henry novel, opening tomorrow at Rialto Theatre. The gala debut features Paris gowns and Bennett delivering a witty ultra modern comedy about a society girl’s rise from wallflower to sought after beauty in New York and Paris.
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Constance Bennett
Rko-Pathe
Harriet Henry
Lewis
Rialto Theater
Paris
Miss Bennett
New York
Venice Muir
Igolo
Tech Band o Glee Heads to Stonewall Tour
After a successful Arcadia Louisiana show, Tech Band o Glee departed Ruston at 7 30 this morning en route to Stonewall Louisiana for an afternoon program. They plan to stay away until next Saturday when they return to Ruston by the tour bus. A large Arcadia crowd attended despite a schedule change to see the club from the neighboring college.
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Arcadia
Louisiana
Ruston
Stonewall
Awarded liar title for Bay Outy star at Burling ton meet
Orin W. Butts, 72, from Bay Outy, Mich., won the national competition title at Burling ton, Wisconsin. He later died on February 16, leaving a champion record and acknowledgment from the event organizers.
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Mich
Orin W. Butts
United States
Burlington
Wis
Leter
Supreme Court Hands Neill 12 Vote Victory in Primary
The Louisiana State Supreme Court upheld classifications of disputed ballots from the Max Bradley versus Ross C. Neill second primary election held Feb 23. After reviewing six classes, Neill gained a 12 vote majority with final totals 1581 to 1569.
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State Supreme Court
Max Bradley
Ross C. Neill
New Orleans
E. L. Walker
Third Judicial District Court
Supreme Court
Ross
Neill
Ross GC. Neill
Tech Golfers Train For L. S. U. Contest
Tech golfers prepare for the first L S U meet with a near final lineup. Jim Cole led finals as the low score man and the four lowest scores will make the team while eight total will be on the squad. Daily practice continues as the team nears competition.
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Jim Cole
Ling
Valuable Prizes At Ruston Store Cookery School
The Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company plans a Cold Cookery School in the stores second floor Ruston featuring daily souvenirs and refreshments. Prizes include electric iron electric waffle iron and a large oscillating electric fan for winners of lucky tickets, with the event framed as a major upcoming display.
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Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company
Ruston
Clarence Wall Charged With Monroe Theft
Clarence Wall, held in Caddo jail, faces a new charge for robbing Monroe post office of 800 dollars in cash and stamps. He is linked to the Choudrant bank robbery and the seizure of stamps by W. L. Whittington. Judge and court actions expected soon in Shreveport.
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Shreveport
Clarence Wall
Bank of Choudrant
Caddo
United States
Allen B. Guthrie
Monroe
Wall
Choudrant
W. L. Whittington
L. V. Tarver
Federal Building
J. G. Betts
Jack Phelps
Choudrant Bank
Betts
Phelps
A. J. Thigpen
LeBlanc Arrested for Improper Vehicle License
Dudley J. LeBlanc public service commissioner and gubernatorial candidate was arrested in Baton Rouge on a charge of operating an automobile without a proper license. State highway colonel Roy reported LeBlanc used a 29 horsepower car with a license for 25 horsepower. license cost $17.68 vs $19.72 due. Two visitors to St Louis lost $180 in cash and $200 in travelers checks to strangers.
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Dudley J. LeBlanc
Public Service
Baton Rouge
E. P. Roy
State Highway Commission
LeBlanc
St. Louis
Vandalls Enter School Buildings
Vandals broke into Ruston High School and Hillcrest School Tuesday night using a large screwdriver, spring iron, and a bolt. The domestic science room was rummaged with utensils scattered. desks opened, contents strewn. A clock in Mrs. Thatcher's room was missing. The Hillcrest entry followed a similar pattern. no thefts found beyond the clock.
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Ruston High School
Hille@rest school
Thatcher
Hillcrest
Tech Trackmen Meet Wildcats Saturday
Intensive workouts at Tech aim for strong results as the first season meet is set for next Saturday on the local track. Coach BE M Shirley trains the squad daily amid favorable weather with many lettermen and promising freshmen. The Loulsigha College Wildcats and Kittens travel to Ruston for dual meet honors, facing sharp competition from rising talent. Saturday also features a separate case as Hubert Sherman, 23, admits directing the robbery of his father and mother in Chicago.
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Tech
BE M. Shirley
Loulsigha College Wildcats
Kittens
Ruston
Parish Farmer Night School Opens Here
The first session of Lincoln Parish farmers night school was held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium with 55 farmers and wives present. Supt. H L Campbell urged lifelong learning while County Agent J A Shealy discussed feed crops and loan data. Demonstrations showed home chopped feeds could cut feed costs by up to forty percent. The program continues weekly at James Building, free to participants. Belgium is building fortifications on the German border costing about 3 million dollars.
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Lincoln Parish
Chamber of Commerce
Frank 8. Price
Chamber
Supt
H. L. Campbell
J. A. Shealy
Ft. W. Vaughn
Joe Mali
Ton Tucker
Ed Cook
James
Willhite fatally gored by mad bull near Clay parish
W. Sanders Willhite, 56, prominent Jackson Parish dairy farmer, was found fatally gored by an infuriated bull beside his Clay community home. Coroner said no witnesses. the attack occurred while he fought the animal near a fence. Funeral at 2:30 in Clay with burial at New Prospect Church. Survived by wife, four children, and extended family.
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W. Sanders Willhite
Jackson Parish
Clay
E. Blume
New Prospect Church
B. F. McLure and Company
Rushton
Don Spencer
Clara Willhite
Audie Willhite
James Willhite
Daniel W. Willhite
Marvin Willhite
Dallas
Texas
Charles Tomlinson
James Ellis
Cora Walch
Leesville
Hettle Bryant
New Orleans
Cold Cookery School to Be Held Here
The Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company hosts a Cold Cookery School on Thursday to Saturday at 2 pm on the building’s second floor. Miss Grace Larribee directs, demonstrating frozen desserts and other dishes with electric refrigeration tips. Free refreshments and souvenirs, plus valuable prizes for lucky tickets, await attendees, with seats provided.
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Ruston Hardware and Furniture Company
Jack Ritchie
Grace Larribee
Ruston 3
Grinnell student Helen Upson quits washing work plan
Grinnell College sophomore Miss Helen Upson stops taking in laundry to fund tuition. She plans to lead a class of women in interior decorating while her hometown career groundwork continues.
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Grinnel
Helen Upson
Grinnell Collee
Misa Upson
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Ruston Hardware
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