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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1932
Page
8
A collection of humorous asides and local musings touching on ivory soap references, editorial nods to social issues, celebrity quips, a rare slot machine charge note, regional observations from Dubach and Ruston, and playful local anecdotes about Milam’s pies, Armistice Day remembrances, and fashion.
Crosville Tennessee March 29 Two year old Billy Robert Keet Jr who resembled the Lindbergh baby was claimed by his mother Virginia Hashagen of Kalamazoo Michigan after hitchhiking to Crossville Daisy Jones Homer Mitchell and their arrest tied to the child were linked to the case The child showed no willingness to pose for a photo and now lives with his mother and family while authorities review the affair
The Easter egg hunt at the orphanage was enjoyed by all the children, reported by Mrs. R. W. Vaughan. The Leader Publishing Company organized the event as part of the customary orphanage celebration with help from Tech girls who hid eggs and assisted the youngsters. The article notes the largest number of eggs found by a single child.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Bullpups swept their first meet against Louisiana College, posting Varsity 98 to 28 and Freshmen 68 to 28. Captain Pirkle and Gilbert led the Bulldogs in multiple events, with Howell, Lowery, and Hudson stars for the freshmen. Strong winds limited times but Tech showed depth across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws as both squads prepare for upcoming meets.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon for S. E. Pruitt a Lincol n Parish farmer living six miles west of Ruston. Burial followed in Arcadia Cemetery. Pruitt died yesterday morning after a short illness. he was a pioneer planter in the parish who lived there all his life.
Sheriff A J Thigpen stated this morning that the sheriff's office sent more than 1000 notices of taxes on movable property last month. Some have paid but many remain unpaid. if delinquent taxes persist, a collector will be sent to collect.
Troop 33 of the Louisiana Training Institute will visit Ruston tomorrow under Scoutmaster Harry Sorenson. The program includes dramatization of the History of Scouting, campfire songs and stunts. The visit is coordinated by Ouachita Valley Council in Monroe with Dr. J Noble White as executive and Parker McComb as deputy. Charles Mitchell, Monroe council commissioner, may join tomorrow evening.
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