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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

4

Berry Hinton Leads Stephens Highs Championship Nine

Berry Hinton, Louisiana Tech graduate and former three-letter star, coaches Stephens high school of Stephens Arkansas to a state title by sweeping a doubleheader against Bauxite after losing Friday. The town celebrated a record turnout as Hinton’s first year yields a championship squad with strong baseball and multi-sport success. He starred in baseball and basketball at college, captaining both his final seasons, and is expected to play semipro baseball during vacation.

Berry Hinton Louisiana Tech Hinton Bulldogs Signal Henor Stephens High School Stephens Arkansas Bauxite Tinton Camrlon Aireh Shik Berry Clay

Music Recital Planned by Ruston High School Trio

Harvey Nelson and Miss Valle Nelson will present a piano and orchestra recital Thursday in the Ruston High School auditorium. The program features orchestra numbers and solos with Miss Nelson guiding piano solos and Mr. Nelson directing the orchestra. Participants include Elizabetha Mays Opal Clarkson Mary Cape Tarver Eliane Milam Maude Nelson Jaycee Lorene Korneguy Rex Nelson Miregery Nelson Jacob Pierescert Margraerite Pierce.

Harvey Nelson Miss Valle Nelson Ruston High School Miss Nelson Rcliuurce Mr. Nelson Elizabetha Mays Opal Clarkson Mary Cape ‘Tarver Eliane Milam Maude Nelson Jaycees Lorene Korneguy Rex Nelson Miregery Nelson Jacob Pierescert Margraerite Pierce

Centenary College Offers Cotton Classing Summer School

The second annual summer school of cotton classing and marketing will run from June 4 to July 8 at Centenary College. Professor Robert See, head of the Commerce department, says Cyril Wilde, ex-export manager for Cook Brothers Cotton Co of Memphis, will again lead the classing courses. The program covers grading, stapling, and cotton trade methods.

Centenary College Robert See Department of Commerce See Cyril Wilde Cook Brothers Cotton Company of Memphis

Poppy Memorial Day Proclaimed by Ruston Mayor Goyne

Mayor Charles C. Goyne proclaims next Saturday May 30 as Poppy Day in Ruston Louisiana calling on citizens to wear the memorial poppy and support disabled veterans through street sales by American Legion Auxiliary workers.

Goyne Russion Charles ©. Goyne American Legion Auxiliary T. Charles C. Gagne Ruston Louisiana Wyar Leto Ous Flanders Charles C. Coyne

Publication of A Burning Torch and Flaming Fire

Centenary College president Dr. Gorge S. Sexton announces a new book on Centenary’s history and ideals titled A Burning Torch and Flaming Fire. Written by William Hamilton Nelson, editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate, the work portrays education broadly and Christian education in Louisiana as exemplified by Methodism.

Gorge S. Sexton Centenary College Centenary William Hamilton Nelson The Pacific Christian Advocate Sexton Louisiana Methodist Church

Tennis Courts to be Lighted and Used at Night

Construction began Monday on lighting for the Jimes tennis courts on North Viera Street. About 36 inches wide reflectors will illuminate the courts with 2000 yard jumps and poles 45 feet high. A list of contributors includes Floyd Janus Ball Jamues Da 1. Chreen Wallies WHE Charles 28 Carte Howare Smith Atdi Lewis Powards Wallis and others supporting the night play program.

Jimes Viera Ruston Dure Floyd Janus Ball Jamues Chreen Wallies

Typical American Family Found in Indianapolis

Statisticians identifying the typical American family select the Browns of 4144 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis. The family of Mr Merrill J Brown, 44, wife 22 at marriage, children John 13 and Louise 15, live in an eight room detached home with modern conveniences, car, and active in golf and tennis.

United States Taduenapolis Oato Alan Dett Joli Grown Pai Lee Dapn Petty Aira Brovary Louise Troan Merrill J Brown Carrollton Avenue Indianapolis Merrill J. Brown John Louise Indiana Bost Brown

Hi V Club Tennis Tournament Heads to Monroe

The Hi V organization will sponsor a Northeast Louisiana amateur tennis tourney in Monroe from May 16 to 20. Eligible players must have no professional experience, and District M C A Secretary T H Tyson expects many entries. Ruston Hi Club president Billy Mitchell hints a player may enter, while Robert Sims from local high school represented North Louisiana rally in April.

Northeast Louisiana Hi-V Monroe T. H. Tyson Billy Mitchell Ruston High School Robert Sims High Schol North Louisiana

Employer Match: Merrill J. Brown Named Ideal Family Fit

A jury seeking a representative working family for Pitman-Moore Company identifies Merrill J. Brown and his household as the best match. Criteria included modest means, home ownership, public school children, civic interest, thrift, and a self-made, responsible upbringing.

Pitman-Moore Company Indianapolis Merrill J. Brown

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