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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1930

Page

3

Redpath Chautauqua Opens With Hawaiian Troupe

The Redpath Chautauqua program opens with Vierra's Hawaiian company delivering a colorfully staged night. Solo pianist Joseph Salcedo, comedians Lani and Wicki Bird, Albert Vierra the ballad singer, and a native Hawaiians ensemble performed with guitar, banjo, and mandolin in an elaborate, entertaining show on the Ledpath stage.

Vierra Hmandiiana Mama Loa Kay Thei Promain Sacina Ane Apedallios Vations Joseph Salcedo Hawaiian Conservatory of Music Lani Wicki Bird Cnitar Albert Vierra Abs. Vierra

Local group to buy cows in Missouri purchase plan

A Lincoln parish farmers group plans a trip from Ruston to Carthage and Springdivid Missouri to buy cattle for shipment back to the area. County Agent Shealy outlines plans and pricing expectations, aiming for a good grade at low cost while coordinating transport and payments.

Menaechidins TF Mis Mh Plies Jury County Avent JA Shrewdiganton Lincoln Parish Willeave Ruston Oor Carthy Springdivid Missouri I Nimber Linete Enble Counby Sheaiy Shealy

Fragmented OCR Linguistic Snippet From Unknown Source

The readable text appears as a garbled OCR passage with many nonsensical phrases and misread names. It references various words and snippets such as locations, people, and events in a fractured form, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable facts.

Ruston Drug Co Closed by Writ Order

Ruston Drug Co. was closed by writ order as reported by local officials. The firm, described as a jobbing house dealing in medicines, was observed under supervision and the closure followed a court action. officials indicated information will be released by the court and authorities after review.

Ruston Drug Co Hiroot Tneorsod Couohy Brothers A. J. Thigpen

Succession Sale in Pine Township Court

Proceedings in the Surrogate Court at Pariset County note a succession matter for the deceased with case number 1407. The listed actions involve land transfers, claims of ownership, and possible distribution of assets under probate law, with hearings set and details of property tied to the estate.

First Dairy School Meet Draws 33 Attendees at Chamber

A class of thirty three adults from business and farming sectors gathered at the chamber of commerce to study the dairy cow under Prof R L Reese with County Agent J A Shealy. The session launched a ten week series aiming to boost dairy knowledge and North Louisiana agriculture. the group discussed a 1929 North Louisiana Herd Improvement chart showing an average net profit per cow of about 128.56 dollars. Attendees planned to return March 27 for the next lecture.

Chamber of Commerce Dairy School R. L. Reese Agricultural Department of Tech J. A. Shealy North Louisiana North Louisiana Herd Improvement Association Chamber of Commerce J. Heard W. d. Lewis S. M. Richardson Glenn Shadow L .G. Gahagan L. O. Gahagan Andy Hedgpeth Norman McDonald Summmersill Mack. Cook Ed Cook Ed MccCallum C. L. DeFreese Frank Price R. O. Stinson T. C. Mondy B. H. Rainwater Chas Terrill Mabry E. Tooke Armour Cobb Henry Hinton Sam May J. R. Hilton R. T. Moore Sam Henderson Allen Bennett Winter Ponder Mr. Griffin Tom Tucker J. J. Bennett W. R. Adams

Income Tax Receipts Exceed Last Year's March 15 Total

Treasury reports March 15 income tax receipts at 314,200,558 dollars, over 40 million higher than the same date last year, reflecting strong collections as of today.

Washington Mar Treasury

Sale of Dubach land in Sholars succession planned

Mary Fannie Sholars administratrix in the probate of T. M. Sholars deceased announces a sale by bid at the Ruston court house on April 12 1950 between 10 am and 4 pm, of a three and three quarter acre tract in Dubach and about seventy acres east of Brusny Branch in sections 25 and 26 township 20 north range west, free of warranty of title with all rights of owners.

T. M. Sholars Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana Mary Fannie Sholars Ruston Dubach Peatherstone Eust Brusny Chercot Elaine Tesinting Wall de M. Shrofars Ruste E Ltda

Community News from Hilly Community Aims at Local Events

Hilly residents attended funerals for J. W. Saint at Salem and Luther Hedgepeth at Cooktown. Mrs. B. B. Lawrence recovered enough to be out, with visitors from nearby areas. A quilting shower honored Mrs. C. W. Shively, gifts included a friendship quilt. Community members visited relatives in Vienna and Natchitoches, with teachers and locals enjoying a social afternoon. Farmers prep soil for cotton, gardeners plant, and a shower brought more winter wood.

Hilly Mar J. W. Saint Salem Luther Hedgepeth Cooktown B. B. Lawrence Mildred Myrtis Saint Helen Cargill Antioch W. E. Saint Berry Williams Irma McGee Vienna Jewell Lawrence Mira Larance Lois Alexander Louie Barmore Irene Delaney Ruston Aubin Larance Happy Delaney Natchitoches Marjorie Alexander Leroy Alexander C. W. Shirely Buddy Lawrence Hinton Farley Miss Hinton Wesley Chapel C. W. Shively Paulyne Lawrence John Skinner

Local News From Hico and Nearby Towns

Miss Audrey Deason Jonesboro visits relatives as Mrs. Caldwell and family stay with Mrs. T. W. Butt in Homer. Aycock and son Civan host Mrs. Rhodes in Lisbon. Alexander family visit Sibley. Layman Napper from Dallas visits Napper parents. Myrtle Rhodes stays with Mrs. McGee in Dubach. Rev. Wilbanks and son visit Doss household. Harvey Grey and child visit Bernice residence. Community Club held a large meeting with prize contests for couples. Girls basketball team wins three games as season progress continues. School grounds beautified with flowers and shrubs.

Hico Mar Audrey Deason Jonesboro D. Caldwell Wilbur Tam T. W. Butt Homer M. W. Aycock Civan Lisbon Charles Rhodes Layman Napper Dallas Tex W. H. Napper Myrtle Rhodes PF. W. McQee Dubach W. D. Wilbanks Ruston Joe Doss Harvey Grey Bernice Jim Owen Community Club RE. O. Foster W. T. Murphy Hubbard Lewis Prank Graves Downsville Spearsville

Corinth Social News Highlights From March Eventful Weekend

In Corinth on March 24, residents hosted family visits and friendly gatherings. Many names appear: Bennett, Loyd, Strother, Hood, Minter, Farley, and Brookses. A Sunday BBYO gathering invites all to attend, and a birthday party for Carolyn Brooks featured woodland flowers, an Easter program, egg hunt prizes, and cake with seven candles.

Corinth W. M. Bennett R. F. Bennett Ocis Lord Jesse Loyd Homer Lee Williams Earl Henry Hilly J. C. Loyd Dubach J. M. Strother B. F. Bennett W. M. Hood Elvin Burgess Arcadia Aubrey Strother Carl Bennett Carolyn Brooks Lambert Brooks West Alabama Avenue Hazel Smeley Reed Wilbanks Maxine Bradley Shirley Brooks Reeves Pearce

Springtime notices and a tragic car accident in Louisiana

Greenwood notes the arrival of spring with blooming dogwood and violets while residents share visits and quilting plans. The piece recalls a deadly crash near Simsboro, detailing burials for John Willie Saint Lavelle Holloway Luther Hedgepeth and urging motorists to heed the Louisiana Stop Look Listen law.

Local Social Notes from Simsboro and Surrounding Areas

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ford of Haughton visited family in Simsboro Sunday. Thelma Mitchell of Forrest and Louise Bell of Shreveport stayed with relatives for the weekend. W A Barnet and Louie Best visited Jonesboro Friday. A. W. Allen of Minden visited with his parents. Grave Hicks of Columbia stayed with Aline Lolly. Elton Sumlin of Delhi is visiting his parents. Morris Calahan and Loraine Kemplers plan marriage and a home at 705 North Lamar after March 23.

Simsboro Mar Claude Ford Haughton Chas King Thelma Mitchell Forrest Nan Mitchell Louise Bell Shreveport R. Y. Bell W. A. Barnet Louie Best Jonesboro A. W. Allen Minden Jim Rasbury Grave Hicks Columbia Aline Lolly Elton Sumlin Delhi E. F. Sumlin W. C. Calahan Morris Wichita Falls Texas Loraine Kemplers Calahan Wichita North Lamar St

Breako It ty fight noted in Los Angeles Times

The quote reflects mixed views on fairness in a difficult case, acknowledging uphill struggle. It attributes momentum to personal courage and tireless effort, while noting biases that may favor the other side. The source frames the topic within a broader discussion on breaks and merit.

Los Angeles ‘Times

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