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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

3

National Legion Chaplain Barnett to Visit States During Week

The National American Legion chaplain, Rev Joseph N Barnett born 1891 in Connecticut and longtime Oshkosh rector, will spend a week visiting states during a special observation period. Barnett served as a machine gun sergeant in World War I with the 76th Division and later became national chaplain, leading Legion work across Colorado Minnesota Wisconsin and beyond.

National American Legion United States New York City Newton D Baker New York St. George's Episcopal Church Fort Slocum Camp Devens Mass Joseph N. Barnett Oshkosh Wisconsin American Legion 76Th France Joe St. Mathew's Episcopal Church Grand Junction Colorado Legion Paris Mr. Barnett Canaan Conn Trinity College Hartford Gonn Berkeley Divinity School Middletown Conn St. John the Divine Helen S. Gesner Anthony T. Gesner Waterbury Barnett Oshkosh Yacht and Elks Lodge The Leo Boston

End of the world near as scientists warn in Cleveland

The Dallas Laboratory director cites a Cleveland meeting where scientists predicted planetary collision could end civilization. He notes sun heat will persist for millions of years and foresees drastic future changes in population, medicine, and lifestyle by the year a thousand from now.

Herman Rosenthal Dallas Laboratories Cleveland Rosenthal Clegil

Miss O Neal Aids Miss Stone At Parish School Trial

Miss O Neal and Miss Stone plan a special demonstration at the Choundrinyt school this week. They will tour the parish, with other communities to follow, to show equipment and activities as rationed.

Miss O’neal Miss Stone Tallian New Une Sibley Oschoeat Sophia Stone Dione Clenonstri Mina

Two Men Fined for Illegal Seining

Two men were fined after authorities halted illegal seining activity on a lake. The incident prompted a local investigation into fishing violations and enforcement actions.

Mary Mims Camp Hosts 4-H Club Event at Natchitoches

The 4-H Club Camp moves to Camp Mary Mims in Natchitoches parish this year. It opens June 29 and runs through July with improved facilities and permanent cottages replacing tents. Led by W. C. Abbott the program combines agricultural and wildlife education, recreation, leadership training, swimming, games and nightly camp fire programs for members and visitors.

Dorcheat Camp Mary Mims Natchitoches Parish W. C. Abbott

Cattlemen Warned On Annual Virus Threat

Louisiana State University extension division urges cattlemen to treat cattle for anthrax or related viruses yearly. The notice notes the disease, cost, and need for preventive vaccination, advising consultation with veterinary officials for guidance.

Louisiana State University Collie al Agricutture

Bitterweed control urged for dairy pastures

Parish agent J A Shealy urges methods to curb bitterweed in pastures to protect milk. Suggestions include bringing cows to a dry lot before milking, feeding high saccharine feeds, mowing or terracing pastures, and pulling and burning Bitterweed in small plots. Bitter milk is worthless and losses justify weed destruction.

J. A. Shealy Texas Mr. Shealy

Pronounce It Quickly Longest English Word Quoted

We are told the longest English word is un hypersymmetrico antiparallel epipedicali sationalographically. It has sixty letters and its meaning would never be used in ordinary speech.

All I am I owe to child psychology and spinach

A witty remark on child development credits psychology and spinach for shaping future greatness, contrasting old sayings about mothers influencing character with a humorous modern twist. The line highlights humor about nurture and nutrition in child growth.

Pirkle Elected to Three Campus Posts at Tech

Louis E. Pirkle of Jonesboro has just been elected by Louisiana Tech students to captain the track team next year, serve as president of a new scholastic fraternity, and head the student council.

Louis E. Pirkle Jonesboro Louisiana Tech Tech

Publisher John G. Belisle Dies at 58 in Many

John G. Belisle, 58, publisher of the Sabine Index, died at his home in Many on Wednesday. A prominent Sabine Parish resident since 1901, he edited the paper until two years ago when retirement due to ill health began. His sons have since published the paper.

John G. Belisle Sabine Index Belisle Sabine Parish

Anniversary Chocolate Milestone Marked Near Boston

A chocolate used in cookery for 150 years traces back to a mill started near Boston. The item’s long history highlights its enduring role in regional sweets and baking traditions.

Bosten

Rayville High adds new unit at 140000 cost

A new high school unit costing 140000 dollars has been completed. An additional 10000 dollars was spent on equipment. The former high school building will be converted into a grammar school.

Rayville High School

Schroeder Named Principal Of Tech High School

Announcement late Friday states H F Schroeder former Ruston high school assistant principal will become principal of Tech high school starting September 14 1930 succeeding Rodney Cline who resigns to pursue a master’s degree Schroeder headed the chemistry department at Ruston high and is Baton Rouge native planning LSU summer study Cline will remain in Ruston during summer then pursue graduate work at university Involuntary homicide law passes in Louisiana punishes negligent or reckless motor vehicle deaths with up to five years imprisonment plus hard labor details hinge on jury findings

H. F. Schroeder Ruston High School Ship of Tech High School Schroeder Rodney Cline Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Cline Ruston Louisiana

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