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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
3
Nov. 25 report from Longstraw covers YMCA and WMS events, church programs, and local social visits. Families including Youngblood Pesnell Whitman and McCrary attend gatherings. notes on district meetings, a Cuba education talk, and a Ruston sanitarium operation. Community members travel to Vernon Monroe and Ruston for visits.
Nov 24 updates from Wesley Chapel note visits by Guy Sherrard and many families to the Sherrard and Wilhite households. Local gatherings included music, dinners, and friend visits. The Community Club earned second place at the fair. many residents attended the fall appointment before conference.
A fragmented account recalls a November 24 gathering at Nobles with thanks to God and hospitality for all. It mentions a birthday party, a social meeting at a home, and local names like Mary-two and Kusam, with clanks, drinks, and shared meals noted in faded text.
Nov 25 notices from Sibley record visits and social happenings. Miss Alline O Neal and others visit Mrs W D Neal. Lillian O Neal attends Lou g Insuna Teachers Association in Alexandria. fire victims Mr and Mrs Commie Clark stay with relatives. numerous O Neals and local families gathering, church services noted with a Ruston pastor preaching.
Miss Sophia Stone local parish home demonstration agent announced that several beef canning demonstrations were held in the parish last week with others planned for this week. She will demonstrate at J Curt Hammons Route 2 Chordrant on Tuesday and at A J Owens Route 2 Downsville on Wednesday with another likely Friday.
Washington D C November 20 1930 Mr Lavery M Lewis The Ruston Leader Ruston Louisiana At the last session of Congress a bill was passed authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish head stones free for the graves of soldiers who served In the Confederate Army I am very anxious to see all the graves of Confederate Veterans In the Fifth District marked and I would appreciate it if you would give publicity to this notice Those interested should make application to me for the proper blanks and information and I shall be glad to take the matter up with the War Department in each case Assuring you of my best wishes and kindest personal regards I am Yours sincerely RILEY J WILSON
White GO and S Harvey of Downsville wed Bernice Hogan of Choudrant as marriage licenses were issued in the parish records with likely ceremony plans and billing details.
A dog bit a horse on the nose causing the horse to react and terrify a tethered cow as farmer Patrick Devine rode in a light wagon. Devine attempted to jump but his foot caught in a chain and he was crushed under the wagon wheels. The incident follows a note that over 15 billion dollars is invested in public utilities.
A Washington Post analysis suggests voters mistook Marcus Coolidge of Massachusetts for Calvin Coolidge due to a misreading of the name. The piece notes Coolidge led the Democrat vote against Ely and trailed the wet referendum by a wide margin, prompting reflections on editorial bias and the cost of partisan quotation in newspapers.
A dubious poll quotes a local party predicting a Wildcat win over the Bulldogs for Thanksgiving, with confusion over sources and possible misprints. The piece notes previous Wildcats upset victories and hints at funding or refunds tied to rumors.
The piece notes a rare back to back success by the Wildcats over the Bulldogs marking the first time the Cats beat the Bulldogs in consecutive games against Tech and Normal, with Tech's team described as smoother while the Bulldogs are praised for hard hitting play and strong belief in victory.
Monroe La November 24 Public service commissioner Harvey G Fields third district urged a temporary passenger rate cut on five North Louisiana railroads through February 28 1931. The move follows Texas and Pacific authority granting 2 cent a mile fares within Louisiana. Letters were sent to Missouri Pacific Kansas City Southern Chicago Rock Island Pacific Louisiana Northwest Illinois Central officials detailing the request.
Judge Lewis L. Fawcett recounts twenty three years on the State Supreme Court bench where over four thousand youths under twenty one were convicted and only three belonged to a Sabbath school. He argues religious training curbs crime and envisions closing prisons if all children remained under Sabbath school influence. The Christian Observer notes the strong evidence and questions parental neglect of home and church training.
A Monroe donation drives a Thanksgiving carload of groceries to the State Methodist Orphanage in Ruston. Organized by Monroe Methodist Church Auxiliary and carried by Central Railroad, the carriage transfers items to the Ruston facility, bringing joy to the superintendent and children during the holiday season.
Sherif A J Thigpen acting on information Sunday led Deputies Guy Braswell and Clyde Frasier to a whiskey operation in War Six. They watched the outlet until the operator appeared, inspected the setup, and left. A District Attorney arrival is anticipated for an arrest, the sheriff said.
James Ellis missed a toast and a piece of cheese led to his capture. State troopers linked a missing tooth impression at a grocery store robbery to identify the suspect and he confessed when confronted with the evidence.
A county in North Carolina saw four sheriff turnovers in four days with the first sheriff dying on election day. The coroner became sheriff briefly, then the jailer was appointed, followed by a 24 hour resignation and transfer to the chief deputy. A Democrat elected November 4 will be sworn in soon, but the pool of eligible candidates is shrinking.
Boston Congressman Tinkham formally asks Attorney General Mitchell to prosecute Dr. Cannon under the Corrupt Practices Act for his anti Smith activities and for an unaccounted 65 600 campaign contribution. The bishop is ill, yet Tinkham presses a case seen as politically perilous and unlikely to advance.
A Wednesday evening dinner party at the Baughman home in Farmerville honored Miss Dorothy Davis and Mr Jack Ritchie. Guests enjoyed a four course turkey dinner with pink and green decor, delicate salads, and refined centerpieces as they socialized in a warmly hosted reception.
University of Arkansas coach Thomsen watched Tech play in Ruston and Tech Saturday. He is noted as an excellent coach and strategist. His team faces Centenary Thursday in Shreveport, a matchup Centenary has never won against Arkansas.
John Campbell Ritchie’s prospective wedding attendants hosted a stag dinner at the Lotus club in Monroe on Saturday evening. They arrived at seven, enjoyed a turkey dinner, and toasts followed. Ritchie thanked his bachelor friends for the courtesy of the evening, with attendees including Robert Upehurch Ardis Lewis David Baughman Thomas White William James Floyd James Buddy Glasgow Edward Willis Byron Cann and Luther Harrison.
An eight year old girl from Eastland endures Christmas longing and poverty with quiet courage saying she expects nothing this year because her parents cannot afford gifts. The piece laments child hunger for joy and questions how poverty should be spoken to young children.
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