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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
3
Tech Alumni Association calls a Wednesday business meeting at 4 o clock to recruit members and strengthen the organization. A 6 PM picnic on Tech grounds follows. Also listed is an ad for Poland China pigs from IL Staples.
Washington May 26 Supreme Court ruled that liquor purchasers from bootleggers are exempt from prosecution under national prohibition law. The ruling states buyers are not guilty when they accept delivery of bootleg liquor, even if the seller is in violation.
A Ruston and Lincoln parish group left Ruston early to attend the State Tick Eradication association meeting in Baton Rouge this afternoon. The agenda includes steps to combat the eradication effort and to seek legislative aid. Expected large turnout with W. A. Colvin of Dubach and H. L. McKnight T. H. Mills C. E. Tooke and Clyde Rogers of Ruston among the attendees.
A 1929 letter from Mrs. Fred Barringer of Lewis Town Montana extols Kruschen Salts for weight loss. She weighed 256 pounds at start and 239 pounds after four weeks praising reduced hunger and increased activity. She recommends the product to others and notes a four week supply costs about a bottle from Milan Drug or any drugstore.
State Senator W C Boone of Claiborne parish promoted a bill to end the force account method in road construction. The proposal would penalize reliance on the "force accounts" system with a fine ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars and imprisonment from 60 days to six months.
Thomas Richardson field editor gathers material in New Orleans for a Holland's Magazine feature on the State of Louisiana to appear in an early edition, with support from the National Advertising Committee of the New Orleans Association of Commerce.
In New Orleans a baby was delivered under unusual conditions late Saturday night at a police station after an emergency call. Rose Proctor, 31, residing at 313 Brooklyn Avenue, faced labor with responding officers assisting until the infant's birth. Police and medical staff coordinated to ensure the newborn and mother were safe.
A man arranged an ambulance to Charity Hospital and sent a patrol wagon for Rose, as a young woman waited in Goff’s office. A brown baby arrived with a great bird, and both mother and child were taken to hospital, where they are reported doing nicely.
In Atlanta on May 21 1930 Grand Exalted Ruler Walter P Andrews revokes Ruston Lodge 1134 charter for three months of failed meetings and required reports. Order cites financial and other deficiencies and states charter forfeited under Grand Lodge Statutes.
A marriage license was issued to White T. of Farmerville and Therese Rabun of Farmerville for a upcoming nuptial, listing both parties as the applicants.
In Oakland California on May 20 Mrs Emil Schlichtman found a small reptile in her yard and, mistaking it for a garter snake, picked it up. A passing officer identified it as a rattlesnake and she fainted as the snake died. Mrs Schlichtman will live.
The article by H Irving King surveys beliefs linking birth to sun worship and Sunday superstition. It cites that in the US and England babies born on Sunday or at dawn on Thursday gain protection from sun gods, and notes lingering railway and travel anecdotes reflecting old heat of superstitions.
Tech varsity lettermen in baseball will be feted at a 6:00 PM banquet in the college dining hall with Mrs. Clyde S. Burris hosting. Coach L. J. Fox and all lettermen expected, despite season setbacks from injuries in games with Centenary and Millsaps. Attendees include Long, Riser, Baker, Kelly, Donald, Grafton, Brown, Hinton, Simmons, Laurence, Robinson, Yearwood, Gilbert, Maxey, and Walpole. The piece also notes Monroe's salt water natatorium opening drawing Ruston residents to swim and questions why Ruston lacks a local pool.
The House approved Senate amendments to the Willashwon bill transferring prohibition enforcement to the Justice Department. The measure moves to President Hoover for signature, expected to be approved. Once enacted, city law enforcement will report directly to Attorney General Mitchell instead of Melion.
Social notes report Miss Myrtle Carpenter of Ruston married Jessee Pedico of Prairie Hayes at Ellis Church in Crowley with Rev. C. E. Woodson officiating. The bride wore blue crepe and will reside at Prairie Hayes. A week of courtesies included a shower hosted by Mrs. C. C. Martin attended by local families and friends.
Climate sums the general atmospheric condition over time. Weather covers daily changes in temperature pressure wind and precipitation.
A fragmentary note reflects on shifting life views after diversion toward work and nature. It speaks of youth’s enthusiastic spirit waning as admiration and homage for trivial parties, opinions, and factions diminish, with a focus on personal development and perspective changes.
The article discusses how apple flavors vary with water and growth conditions. Wet seasons and heavy shading can mute flavor, while coloration remains natural unless altered by pruning or other shaping practices.
A fragment references Migaru and Mugaru as ape figures with names like Nikko and Kika, portraying a tale of wisdom and forewarning. The text hints at a connected mythic trio described as wary guardians against evil and mischief in a stylized ancient setting.
Four teams in Memorial Park played the first organized games of the local Junior league on Monday. Coaches L J Fox and Roy Frasier plan more matches to finalize lineups for inter town games. Twenty four eligible players seek spots on the regular squad with extra players also in contention.
The old donkey that once carried George and pulled the Tiger about Bernouville has died. The animal, over thirty years old, served as a municipal symbol where Clemenceau’s muster was noted, and followed its master through civic life until its death a few weeks after the famous event.
In the battle of Antietam Federal forces suffered about 12 500 killed wounded and missing while Confederate forces lost about 11 000, making September 17 1862 one of the war’s bloodiest days with more men killed than on any single day in the conflict.
Four and a half year old Goloshes Charles Richard watches his mother skin a turkey. He asks innocently what she is doing and quips about removing the turkey's goloshes.
W C Cupp, new owner and manager, invites the public to a formal opening at Ruston Pharmacy located at Railroad Avenue and North Trenton Street on Thursday from 7 30 to 8 30. An eleven piece orchestra will provide music and favors include cigars and novelties. Cupp has 20 years in Ruston and runs the former store now reopened as the Arm. The Leader will feature congratulatory notes from friends and customers as the venture launches.
In downtown Manhattan about 600 of roughly 1,000 barbers went on strike to press for shops to close at 9 p m on Saturdays instead of 10. The strikers are members of the journeymen barbers international union. An international coffee bureau will be set up at Madrid inviting participation from all coffee producing and consuming countries.
A humorous satirical piece describes the Chinese choppersnop as a wart hound enemy, protected by game laws due to raids on chow mein fields. It notes young choppersnop catchers, eggs laid in rat nests, and egg foyong produced in Canton with a comedic edible craft.
The first geographical society originated in Paris in 1841, with US growth following as the American Geographical Society was established. The text notes the early formation of these learned groups and their domestic expansion.
A fragmentary report describes a tale about Rollson and a departed sister who died before a crowd, noting a man removing a layer daily and performing a cleaner alteration in a mysterious setting. Named entities are sparse due to garbled text but imply a patent fabric context and a daily action.
Washington May 20 The House approved the transfer of the prohibition unit as part of a major recommendation from the president. The vote reflected support for reorganizing enforcement efforts and reallocating resources to the new structure.
In 1787 the American play The Con trast by Hoyall Tyler achieved box office success as the first dramatic work to introduce the character slave known as the wage Yeokee.
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