Woman Dies at Sanitarium on Son's Birthday
A Rural Louisiana woman died at Ruston Lincoln sanitarium on her son J Beverly Thompson’s fifteenth birthday. She contracted pneumonia before death at age 53, after moving from Vicksburg to Claiborne parish years ago. Funeral services will be at Hebron Baptist Church with interment in Hebron cemetery. she is survived by her husband, son, and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beverly
J. E. Thompson
Bernice
Ruston-Lincoln
Thompson
Louisiana
Ippi
Claiborne Parish
B. F. McLure and Company
Hebron Baptist Church
Diamondback Rattler Joins Louisiana Tech Snake Bank
A three and a half foot diamondback rattlesnake with seven rattlers and one button joins Louisiana Tech biology department. It arrived from McCames Texas via Cornice P. Durbin and was sent to Professor R. F. Clark in a perforated wooden box labeled live snake. The species is native to Texas Arkansas and Mississippi and not previously found in Louisiana. A six foot handed rattler previously kept at Tech died after injuries from fangs removal. The lab shelf holds various reptiles preserved in gliss jars attracting interest.
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Louisiana Tech
Ower
R. F. Clark
Cornice P. Durbin
Tech
McCames
Texas
Express
Durbin
Professor Clark
Suburban home fire destroys residence in city outskirts
A suburban house on Vienna Road near Colvita burned to the ground after undetermined origin. Firefighters arrived as flames spread through the structure. Neighbors and officers reported minimal injuries, with the house partially insured and investigators seeking the cause.
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Laria
Colvita
Cheetty Lunites
Vienna Road
Sturday Morris
Masit W. Haltout
Colvin Turte
Tallitas
Mio
Conotri
Bite Fara
Community Club Holds Meet in Hugh School
Choudrant Community Club met at Hugh School with a large crowd. Committees reported on gardens canning and civics. Parish agent Miss Sophia Gone attended and spoke briefly. After business a serial hour and several analysis contests were featured. Music was provided by Messrs Spencer Brewster D S Futrell T Newsom Milford brothers Mrs Sid Raley and Mrs J W Babers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choudraint Communnity Club
Hugh School
Sophia Gone
Spencer Brewster
D. S. Futrell
T. Newsom
Milford Brothers
Sid Raley
J. W. Babers
Mill at Hodge closes after 31 years' run
The Hodge-Hunt Lumber Company mill in Hodge Jackson parish shut down on a Friday at 4 15 PM ending a 31 year continuous operation minus one hour and forty five minutes. O E Hodge and Jimmie Lee Williams organized the mill which began in 1900 near the town later named Jonesboro. The article recounts the community's growth around the mill, lists early families and workers, and notes the firm once ran four mills at Hodges, Winfield, Bienville and Danville with a railroad link from Bienville to Damville connecting to a road line to Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge-Hunt Lumber Company
Hodge
Jackson Parish
O. E. Hodge
Jimmie Lee Williams
Mr. Hodge
Louisiana
Arkansas
Arkansas and Southern Railroad
Rock Island
Mr. Williams
Jonesboro
W. 8. Jones
Macedonia
Hodge ‘Wash
A. J. Ross
North Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
The
Lumber Company
Frank Stewart
D. B. Sorrells
Roe Wickham
Ed Sutton
John Evans
John Charles
Sue Adams
L. V. Hodge
Harvey Lewis
Meeks
Joe Lewis
Hodse
Winfield
Bienville
Danville
Fror
Shreveport Police Payroll Claim Denied by City Commission
City commissioners state the Shreveport police chief is not on the payroll. Dawkins and Dawkins of Sitevegurt discuss safety department claims while Mayor Palaney and Chief Bazer remain silent on the issue. Local officials offer no comment as confusion over payroll persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
City Commission
Dawkins
Willebe
Mendell
Dawid
Winlett
Allis
Canning Equipment Distributed Across Lincoln Parish This Week
Home demonstration agent Miss Sophia Stone leads parish wide canning drive with eight small units and five neutral points Ruston Choudrant Hico Dubach Simsboro movable as needs require. Nine grade home economics students and parish families participate. school board police jury and Kiwanis fund equipment under the live at home movement for winter food preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Miss Stone
Studehts
Ruston High School
Kiwanis Club
Funeral Attendant Dies During Service Plan
Mrs J J Musgrove wife of a Medford Assembly of God pastor collapsed while aiding in funeral preparations for an accident victim at Forrest Titles Rapides parish. Funeral director Bred Nivens assisted and attempted resuscitation but she died before services. The service plan included Rev Musgrove conducting rites at the church followed by burial of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Musgrove
Assembly of God Church
Forrest Titles
Rapides Parish
Bred Nivens
Donner RP
Batley
Hodee
Wik
Worteat
Musprayse
Musgrove
Badey
Optometrists Meet Sunday In Louisiana Association
Dr. 8. Clay presided at the quarterly meeting of the Louisiana State Association of Optometrists in Alexi, with Dr. J. Ottis White of Baton Rouge as chief clinician. The gathering covered technical optometry topics and included a practical demonstration of ocular examination steps. A separate line recalls a separate accident involving a pedestrian struck by a train near Baton Rouge.
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Clay
Alexiwitrit
Louisiana State Association of Optometrists
J. Ottis White
Baton Rove
Sienafeni
Hemiberg
Tal Braite
Prydat
Montue
Sitdehuer
Sroand
Stra Wood
Wansi- Dora
Mas
J. 1
Muortituveg
Opilowsa
Bo A Bhedier
Lo He Hayden
Lork Newedl
U'leptain
Brewerton
Breyeertut
Shreveport
Lark de Waapies
Dye
Bordelon
Me Moines
Gee Tareibert
Chas Canna - Han
Geo. Keller
Mes Bela
Alexandria
da Colon
Beessilte
HA Bretaer
Cileuneta
Kirby Labayettes
Wille
Baton Hole
Fee
Ofaue
Weil
Fos
West Monroe Cannery Opens Under Kiwanis Help
The West Monroe Kiwanis cannery opened Thursday under Mrs Jewel McQuiller Ouachita parish demonstration agent. The facility uses parish typic units and equipment and will aid farmers by providing processing access most days of the week except Sunday.
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West Monroe
Better Trend Seen For Business In June Or July
The Brookline Economic Service bulletin warns a recovery may begin by May or June, with June or July as likely upturn periods. March index at 74.7 with small gains in autos, dept stores, iron and steel. carload and construction show slight declines but point to early improvement. The report notes a broad but cautious outlook, calling for an eventual sustained upswing and advising investment clients accordingly.
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Brookiilre Economic Service
Tno
Cntrent Bulletin
Federal Reserve System
Storks
Few Remain Confederate Veterans Meet Today
The thirtieth annual reunion of Camp Ne of Confederate Veterans held at the First Baptist Church featured a large gathering, with Judge Sam L. Barksdale presiding. Mayor Charins Gayne welcomed attendees, and Miss Mamie Graham delivered the highlight tribute to veterans, followed by luncheon for veterans and widows.
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Prom Sabturdis
Camp Ne
Sam L. Barksdale
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Alk. T. Fuller
Hieo
Vain
Hiarins
Gayne
W. J. Bolin
L. A. Stuke
Maxine Bradley
Robert Simstadh
Huiambers
Wallie Nilson
Harvey Nelson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. H. Murphy
Vienna
A. BT. Fuller
Hico
J. GC. Simpson
Choudrant
B. F. Berry
Clay
H. F. Strickland
W. GC. Stewart
Palmerville
Col. L. H. Taylor
Arcadia
F. R. Goodgoin
Ruston
J. 2. Johnson
James Crigsby
J. Ci. Young
Aico
Aquatic Plants Do Not Stop Mosquito Breeding in Marshes
U S Department of Agriculture entomologists report aquatic plants cannot be relied on to prevent mosquito breeding in most marshes. Some stonewort species may deter larvae, but relying on plants is impractical and should not replace oiling water and drainage. Stoneworts release oxygen bubbles that can harm larvae, though the effect is limited and not a substitute for established methods.
Highway Board Sets Tuesday Paving Contracts
Louisiana Highway Commission opened bids for municipal road work statewide. Bernice to Bernmee project awarded to Bernice Construction Co for 424800, totaling 6.8 million across 20 concrete and drainage items. Additional projects include bridges, grading, and paving near Marton and Huttig with potential June 2 follow ups totaling about seven million dollars.
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Ruston
Bernmee Wiestel
Nelson Brothers
Memphas
Louisiana Highway Commission
Batol Pogue
Cubstruction Company
Tor & Cust SL
Pyler
Beulville
Marton
Huttig
Union Parish
School Board Action at Morning Meeting Highlights
The School Board unanimously adopted measures after a morning meeting. Officials discussed safety, staffing, and budget steps while addressing district priorities and upcoming deadlines. Local observers note cautious optimism amid ongoing negotiations and policy updates.
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A. M
Tech Snake Museum
Choudrant Group
C. E. Hodge
Williams and
East Texas
Cole
Gladewater
Fred Nivens
Prilleing Permipp
Abb Tateierad
Etofali
Euresayathan Ale Petter Gt Boa Seuiuis Corporation
McCanvels
Patige
American Magazine
Optometrists
State Association
Dr. Clay
United States
Lear
Daughters of Confederacy
Highway Board
State Board of Liquids Toolk Bus
Mnatch
Sebiuol
Pune
Weber
Ritetria
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