Large class to graduate from LA Tech High
Tech High School will celebrate its largest graduating class in commencement exercises on Friday May 23 at eight oclock in the college auditorium. Three session groups Winter Spring and Summer will be represented with the summer group receiving diplomas at end of summer term. Elena Rodgers salutatorian and Alverne Pearce valedictorian head the class in a service themed program of original compositions. Winter group includes Alverne Pearce Milton Adams Clinton Carter. Spring group Olive Dickerson Elena Rodgers Dorothy Harris Jeanette Ormond Loraine Ponder Thomas Ivy. Summer group James Cole Moss Sanders Clayton Hines Robi Pittard Elena Rodgers. Elena has earned about 20 5 units while Pearce completed 19 12 units with top grades. Public invited. Also note Monroe syrup promotion by Pace Bros.
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Alverne Pearce
Biéna Rodgers
Tech High School
Tech High
Milton Adams
Clinton Carter
Olive Dickerson
Elena Rodgers
Dorothy Harris
Jeanette Ormond
Loraine Ponder
Thomas Ivy
James Cole
Moss Sanders
New Orleans Awards 682661 in Drainage Sewer Contracts
The Sewerage and Water Board awarded contracts totaling 682,661 for drainage and sewerage extensions in New Orleans. A 155,970 contract covers riveted steel pipes for pumping stations and canal lines for the Orleans Relief Canal project. Additional bids cover sewers in Lakeview Edgewood Gentilly Terrace and improvements for stations C and D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Sewerage & Water Board
Orleans Relief Canal
Jefferson Davis Parkway
Broad Street
Lakeview
Edgewood
Gentilly Terrace
Sewerage
Tupelo Street Canal
Peoples Avenue Canal
Taylor Avenue Canal
Nashville Avenue Canal
Claiborne Ave
Broad
New Orleans Secures Eight Conventions In April
New Orleans convention bureau announces eight meetings secured in April by the New Orleans Association of Commerce. Six will convene in 1931 and two in 1932, with an expected attendance of 93,500. Supported groups include the Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs, Southwest Foreign Trade Conference, Louisiana Police Jury Association, Reserve Officers Association, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Southern Regional Conference of the American Hygiene Association, American Chemical Society, and Knights Templars Louisiana Grand Commandery to be held in 1932.
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New Orleans
Convention and Tourist Bureau
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Howard S. Greene
Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs
Southwest Foreign Trade Conference
Louisiana
Police Jury Association
Reserve Officers Association of the
U. S
American Institute of Chemical, Engineers
Tulane Group To Study Tropical Diseases
New Orleans La Dr Ernest C Faust professor of parasitology at Tulane University and two medical students will depart June 7 for a three month study of tropical diseases. Sponsored by the Gorgas memorial laboratory at Panama City the team will devote most time to amebic dysentery and loa loa infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ernest C. Faust
Tulane University
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory
Panama City
New Drug from Johns Hopkins Shows Early Promise
The drug, a homologue of hexyl-resoti nol, was developed by Johns Hopkins physicians and sent to Dr. Faust to assess its efficacy. Preliminary experiments indicate distinct advantages for treating typical acute and carrier cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopkins University
Faust
Hamiter Lashes Out at Fournet Over Speakership
Baton Rouge May 14 Representative Joe Hamiter of Shreveport appeals for good government as he recalls voting to seat John B. Fournet as speaker two years ago. He criticizes Fournet as incompetent, apologizes for his vote, and urges unseating him to serve the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Joe 3. Hamiter
Shreveport
House of Representatives
J. B. Fournet
Jefferson
Davis
Hamiter
John
Fournet
John B. Fournet
Louisiana State University
State Board of Registration
Louisiana
Speaker
Louisiana Highway Commission Posts Record Low Bids
Baton Rouge on May 14 the Louisiana highway commission disclosed low bids totaling 2 538 686 37 for 14 projects, the largest lettering in commission history as proposals were opened yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Highway Commission
Slow S C Trains After 7th Wreck Attempt Is Made
Jackson Mississippi May 14 Trains of the Vicksburg route division of the Illinois Central railway tonight were under slow orders after the seventh wreck attempt in Mississippi in recent weeks. An effort to derail train No. 238 between Vicksburg and Meridian near Lost Gap Lauderdale county was detected when cross ties and angle bars were found on the rails. The engineer had time to stop before hitting the debris. Two suspects held after the fatal derailment at Harrison Sunday on the Yazoo Valley branch were cleared Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Harrison
Yazoo Valley
S. C
Drastic Action Against Newspapers in Bucharest
Bucharest reports the Romanian government ordered confiscation of any newspaper mentioning exiled Prince Carol who forfeited the throne for love of Mme Helene Lupesecu. The move targets papers that publish references to the controversial figure and his romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Carol
Mme
Helene Lupesecu
Cows Eat Dynamite, Owner Also Suffers
Nashville May 16 A Cumberland county cattle owner did not win a claim for calves that ate dynamite at a highway construction camp. The state highway department ruled the stock owners assumed the risk and would not be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
State Highway Department
Cumberland County
United States April trade shows higher exports than imports
Washington May 16 Exports of the United States for April totaled 334 million dollars while imports were 308 million leaving a favorable trade balance of 26 million dollars. This compares with last year’s April totals of 425.264 million exports and 410.666 million imports. The April export value marked the lowest monthly foreign shipments in five years, with imports also down except for the similar period during the pest February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
April Gold Imports Versus Exports Mark Highest Three-Year Monthly Gap
April US gold imports reached 65.539 million dollars, offset by exports of 107 thousand, the largest monthly import amount in three years. Silver showed exports of 4.557 million and imports of 3.449 million, compared with silver exports of 96.788 million and imports of 3.957 million a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Waive Rules To Give Slain Agent's Widow Job
Washington May 16 Civil Service rules were waived to appoint Mrs Helen Hall York widow of a prohibition agent killed on duty as a clerk in the classified treasury department without Civil Service compliance. President Hoover issued the executive order authorizing the appointment and waiving requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service
Helen Hall York
Hoover
Plans Considered By Cotton Ass'n To Handle 1930 Crop
Directors of the American Co-operative Cotton Association weighed a plan to handle the 1930 cotton crop produced by 200,000 members in 15 states. Officials studied legal aspects while discussing classification, insurance, financing, storage, and sale. Carl Williams said a contract would form between state coops and the national body to create a centralized co operative handling agency for the entire crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
American Co-operative Cotton Association
Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
American Association
Presbyterian Women Win Equal Voice In Church
In Philadelphia on May 12, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America voted to grant women equal voice with men in governance. 151 presbyteries supported the overture to elect ruling elders, 114 opposed, with 147 needed to adopt. it allows women to sit on congregational sessions, presbyteries, synods, and the general assembly. An overture to ordain women as ministers was defeated, while another on licensing evangelists remained in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Students Protest At Dry Snooping Turns Into Riot
CHICAGO May 14 University of Chicago students met a protest meeting against what they called dry snooping. Police riot squads and firemen dispersed about 500 students after officers fired revolvers into the air. A police lieutenant was struck and several students were injured as a bonfire burned on campus. Coeds urged the marchers from dormitory windows and cheerleaders moved about as automobiles stood nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Judge Locks Up Jury In Chicken Stealing Trial
In Charlotte on May 16 the jury trying Tom Thornbug for heading a chicken theft ring failed to reach a verdict. Judge J H Clement ordered the 12 jurors locked up for the night at a local hotel after they crawled from their beds.
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Charlotte
N. C
Tom Thornbug
J. H. Clement
Presbyterian Assembly Set for May in Charlottesville Virginia
The Seventieth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S will convene at First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville at 12 a m Thursday May 22 Rev Dwight Moody Chambers hosts with Dr George Petrie as pastor emeritus The opening sermon will be preached by Dr William Ray Dobyns retiring moderator A new moderator will be elected at 2 30 p m The assembly will hear reports from committees and agencies and a day of prayer is set for May 18 The assembly will include about 300 commissioners from 92 presbyteries across 17 states and about 460 000 church members.
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Presbyterian Church
U. S
First Presbyterian I
Charlottesville
Dwight Moody Chambers
Hostess Church
George JL. Petrie
Petrie
Augusta
General Assembly
Church
Church Union
Dobyns
Widow Hangs Self with $100,000 Hidden
In Baltimore on May 13 Mrs. Mary Texter was found dead in a basement, a wire noose around her neck and water from a burst pipe. Police say $100,000 in jewels, cash and bonds were hidden in the home, including $25,000 in a talking machine box, with other valuables recovered from various hiding places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mary Texter
125 Piece Municipal Band Makes Debut
New Orleans municipal band of 125 members aged 18 to 45 debuted on City Hall steps May 3 directed by Professor Henry Mundison. It played at the Inaugural ball and plans to expand to 200 members with monthly auditorium concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Henry Monduison
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Third District Court Par Louisiana
Notice states that by virtue of a legal proceeding in the Third District Court of Lincoln Parish Louisiana a sheriff sale is ordered. The document outlines the authority, the property involved, and the sale proceeding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Court
Parish of Lincon
Blale
Louisiana
Notice of Registration for Lincoln Parish Precincts
Louisiana registration law requires all eligible unregistered voters to register at listed precincts from June 2 to June 14 in Lincoln Parish. A 40 day prior deadline applies before voting. the September 5 primary selects Public Service Commissioner District Judge District Attorney and Congress. Registrar R D Glover announces details.
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Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
G. W. Dye
C. L. Trussell
Simsboro
J. D. Calhoun's
Mineral Springs
Hopewell
Dubach
Hico
Vienna
Hilly
R. D. Glover
Succession Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana Notice
In Third Judicial District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana on February 15 1930 an order directs sale of real estate belonging to the succession. The listed parcels in Section 32 Township 18 North Range 2 West Lincoln Parish will be sold at public auction May 24 1930 at the court house front door Ruston Gou ishana cash to the highest bidder to pay debts. Administratrix Nancy Hogan signs the notice on April 19 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieri Pacias
Third Judicial District Court
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Third District Court
Louisiana
Gouishana
Towit
Nancy Hogan
Louisiane
Bection
A. D. Bagwell
D. E. Ford
M. M. Bagwell
W. H. Taylor
Range West
0. W. Hogan
D. B. Ford
Hook
J. W. Elsemore
Ollie Kinman
Lincoln Parish Gasoline Tax Ordinance Imposed
Ordinance No 146 authorizes a one cent per gallon tax on gasoline and motor fuel in Lincoln Parish Louisiana for roads and bridges. It sets collection by wholesale dealers to retail sellers and requires monthly remittance to the Parish Treasurer with penalties up to one hundred dollars for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Ruston
Ito
Parish tax for roads and bridges approved by vote
The article notes a parish measure authorizing a one year tax levy dedicated to building repairing and maintaining parish roads and bridges. It records section readings discussion and approval with AYES Thompson Henry Tatum Sanderson Donald Colvin Foster Larr ance and NAYS none. J R Rinehart secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars
Wuffer
Thompson
Henry
Tatum
Sanderson
Donald
Colvin
Foster
Larrance
Partition Sale in Lincoln Parish Louisiana 1930
Auction of land parcels in Lincoln Parish Louisiana dated April 26 1930 offers list of several tracts totaling about 24 acres with additional smaller parcels. Sale set for May 31 1930 at Ruston court house to highest bidder in cash with no advertised postponement and details reveal previous deeds and owners.
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LA. Tech High
College Auditorium
Monroe
Pace Bros
West Monroe
Them
MR. Hamiter
Cotton Ass’n
Presbyterian
Tri-State
Muew
America
Tri-State Transit Ov
Piri Aie
Presbyterian Assembly
St. of NW
R. W
J. B. Pilgreen
A.J, Thigpen
Sheriff's Sale
Lorris M. Wimberly
J.B. Pilgreen
Alan
DeGeneres Bros. Ale
Oak Grove
Choudrant
Joan Hogan
J. R. Rinehart
Secty-Treas
M. Bagwell
Edith Bagwell
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