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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1929

Page

5

Ouachita Lions Win Dramatic Finish Over Ruston Bearcats

In a muddy Forsythe field, Ouachita Lions edged Ruston 7-6 after Jack Knowles returned a last-minute kickoff for six. George Hubbard starred for Ruston with passing and runs, while Roland Brown engineered Ouachita drives and kick returns amid a seesaw, hard-hitting showdown between North Louisiana rivals.

North Louisiana Parish Lions Alf Heid Forsythe Perk Ruston High School George Hubbard Roland Brown Ouachita Bearcats Oval Ewre Jack Knowles Calhoun Brown Knowles Jack Monroe Rooters Ruston Ben Rush Hoga Williamson Dee” Keltner Buddy Maxwell Pete Rosbury Chandler Lions Hubbard Rust On Quachita Maxwell Rasbury Buddy

Hubbard Beats Lions In Grueling Solo Effort

Monroe Morning Post lauds George Hubbard for an extraordinary performance as he dominates most of the game against the Lions. The running back, muddy and tireless, outplays the entire team almost single handedly and leaves Clearge praised for his peak physical condition in 60 minutes of nonstop action.

Ruston Causey Crosby McDonald Stubbs Givens Marmerville Manghan Rayville Bearcats Inc Chandler George Lions Monroe Morning Post

Ruston Owachita grid clash sparks scoring surge

The Ruston and Ouachita game produced a 6 to 6 quarter time split with Knowles scoring a first quarter touchdown for Ruston and a later drive by Ouachita. Final play details show Ruston with ten first downs and Ouachita seven, penalties totaling six and twenty five yards respectively. Substitutions included Richardson for Matthews and Owens for Kelter with Poulan replacing Randan. Officials listed: Stroud, Banks, Cox and Moore. For sale brick residence and business lot listed by J B Staples.

Ouachita Knowles Ruston Oval Hubbard Truston Brown Ouachita Terra Firma Lions Lion Lett “Sickle Causey Rinton -Poshton Ouachita Hopman Eecieeeneeseineesenes Rowe Nance Randow Wilder Sinaenanae McDonald Campbell Ms Ce Nubong Cece En Eeeeetemeee Beachs CPO DY Oaaeecees Cce Esedeen Vanneneten Wimmson Calhoun Quachita Richard Son Matthews Owens Kelter Poulan Randon Doc” Stroud Ted Banks Tulane Ted Cox Minnesota Moore

Two Marks Of A Christian Sermon At Church Of God

A Sunday night sermon at the Church of God by Rev Olan arr pastor preached on “A Christian Has Two Marks.” The message emphasized hearing Christ’s voice and following, the need for full adherence to God’s word, and urged broad-minded, sincere faith, inviting sinners to seek salvation.

Church of God Olan Arr Parr Jesus God Kingdom of Heaven Rev. Parr

Famous Old-Time Singing Teacher Is Buried

Rev J R Edwards attended the funeral of S P Lewis a renowned Louisiana singing school teacher who died at Low Lake Texas while visiting his daughter. The service in Monroe Friday drew a large crowd and many fine floral offerings.

J. R. Edwards Monroe H. L. Driskell West

New Orleans Rain Falls Hard Yet Streets Stay Dry

New Orleans La November 11 heavy persistent rain lasted hours reaching a inches mark but city drainage kept streets clear of waters. Officials of Sewerage and Water Board said minor problems will be solved soon by installing larger pumps at key locations.

New Orleans Sewerage Walter Board

Orphanage Report Notes Decline in Contributions

Superintendent Robert W. Vaughan releases the annual report ending October 1 1929 showing that while the home cared for more children than before contributions fell by 2496.29 dollars. The report warns of insufficient income to cover expenses and outlines plans to increase revenue. The facility emphasizes a lack of deaths in twelve years and lists 199 children currently in care with 221 served during the year including 33 admissions and 22 dismissals. It calls for major repairs to the Main Building budgeted at 10002 dollars and highlights dire need for a new School Building and Chapel. Hundreds still await homes due to facility shortages.

Robert W. Vaughan Vaughan

Hoover Administration Proposes 1931 Budget At 3.83 Billion

Washington reports the Hoover administration has drawn up a budget for the 1931 fiscal year totaling 3.83 billion dollars, a reduction of 111 million from Congress's next year disbursement. The plan beats the Coolidge level by 158 million, excludes Farm Board funds, and adds 10 million for waterways and flood-control work. The plan preserves the army air corps five year program and allocates 5 million for Mississippi flood-control and 5 million for Ohio river improvements.

Washington Hoover Administration Congress Coolidge Federal Farm Board Iland Waterways Hoover Army Air Corps Mississippi Valley

Legionnaires of Ruston Speak in Parish Schools

American Legion posts designated speakers in parish high schools. Major Perry Cole at Ruston High spoke on Americas part in the war. Chaudrant hosted Coach L J Fox on the cost of the war. Hico welcomed Capt Harvey B Pratt on The American Legion and what it stands for. Simsboro heard Prof J L Hutchinson discuss The Significance of Armistice Day.

American Legion Ruston Perry Cole McFarland Post No America Chaudrant L. J. Fox Hico Harvey B. Pratt Simsboro J. L. Hutchinson

Increased Freight Movement Through New Orleans to Mexico

New Orleans November 11 reports of a sizable rise in freight movement from interior points via New Orleans to Tampico and Vera Cruz due to new water rail rates. Two large steamship companies operating here confirm the trend, with further increases predicted by Cayamel Fruit Company and the American Fruit and Steamship Corporation as of September 1.

New Orleans Mexico Tampico Vera Cruz Cayamel Fruit Company American Prujt and Steamship Corporation

Fragmentary note on interdependence and doubt in new fixation

A fragmented line references interdependence and doubt within a new fixation. The text appears garbled and lacks clear entities, dates, places, or identifiable individuals to anchor a fuller summary.

Road opens toward Simsbord after 21 days

Traffic is permitted on the pavement west of here toward Simsbord as the 21 day cure period has passed. A brief later stretch near Aimsbord delays full opening, but the route is expected to reach Simshoro by Monday, November 11, with the road opening likely soon after.

Bute Simsbord Aimsbord Simshoro

Flying: Instruction Planes Demonstrate Navy Operations

On state request the Secretary to the Canal Department orders two corps officers from Salvador to attend for one month. They will observe and test air operations and raco instruction planes in a formal demonstration.

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