Gift car for orphanage to be sent here
Advance notice from the Monroe Methodist Church Young Women’s Auxiliary says a large freight car loaded with food feedstuff clothing and fruit will arrive at Ruston Methodist Orphanage on Wednesday. Lead organizer Mrs Lessie Sadler notes donors will be identified on arrival.
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Ruston Methodist Orphanage
Young Women's Auxiliary
Monroe Methodist Church
Manors Central Lines
Lessie Sadler
Union Oil Mill Company of West
Monroe
Southland
Winnfield Bank Shuts Its Door For Reorganization
Winnfield Louisiana bank doors closed for reorganization as the Bank of Commerce of Winnfield, formerly First National Bank of Winnfield, operates as a state institution after a spring reorganization. No entry was allowed. A L Bryan is listed as president in the bankers directory.
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Winnfield
Bank of Commerce of
First National Bank of
Bankers
A. L. Bryan
Homer Sheriff Seizes Earl Frost in Ruston Arrest
Sheriff Frank Kinder of Claiborne parish arrived in Ruston to secure custody of Earl Frost, a Negro charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies Guy Braswell and Clyde Frasier arrested Frost in Ward Two after a tip. Frost is to be tried in Claiborne courts.
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Frank Kinder
Claiborne Parish
Ruston
Earl Frost
Guy Braswell
Clyde Frasier
Homer
A. J. Thigpen
Frost
Clatborne
United States Foreign Investment Surges to 7.5 Billion
Washington reports American corporations hold direct investments abroad totaling 7.5 billion dollars. Canada leads in investment with 1.69 billion, followed by South America at 1.947 billion, Europe at 1.352 billion, and Cuba and the West Indies at 1.055 billion. European branches are valued at 628 million pounds.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Canada
Europe
Cuba
West Indies
Covington Man Beaten in Unclear Incident
A Covington resident named Nayal Show reports injuries after a beating. Oscar Bragnor, identified as a farmer, and William Stognen of Sun are mentioned in connection with the incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text. further clarification needed.
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Covington
Nayal
Oscar Bragnor
Wiliam Stognen
Sun
Bool
Hoover Rejects Pause on Debt Reduction Plan
President Hoover disapproved proposals to suspend this year’s public debt reduction. He ordered continuing use of the sinking fund to reduce obligations and voiced reservations about averting a deficit by diverting the fund. The move jeopardizes hopes for maintaining the 1 percent income tax cut.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Pup Immune To Shock Reprieved From Death
In Rio de Janeiro a dog pup named Pirolita, small and undernourished, survived five electric chair shocks in the pound. While eleven other dogs died, Pirolita merely cocked an ear as stronger currents failed to kill him, and authorities ordered the pup given a home at the pound.
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Rio Janeiro
Pirolita
Antonio Prado
Liquor In Home Is All Right If For Family Use
Austin Tex Nov 19 A man may possess liquor in his home if he can convince a jury it is for family beverage purposes the court of criminal appeals ruled Wednesday The ruling was announced in the case of Son Piper of Falls county who appealed from a one year sentence It is necessary for the prosecution to show intent to sell the liquor before a man can be convicted If the jury is convinced he had it for family use he must be acquitted
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Piper
Falls County
Public Warned To Lock Ignitions To Prevent Thefts
A. J. Thigpen urged residents to remove keys and lock ignitions when parking cars in public spaces. He noted many thefts occurred where owners left cars unlocked or keys inside. Sheriff Thigpen said locking ignition could reduce auto thefts and save parish and state funds.
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Shorif
A. J. Thigpen
Mhigpen
Tech Alumni Banquet in Alexandria Draws Large Crowd
Charles G. C. Goyne president of the Louisiana Tech Alumni Association says the annual Tech Alumni Banquet at the Temehere Association was well attended in Alexandria Friday. The Bentley Hotel hosted the meeting with a lengthy program. Teachers from Ruston and various parts of the state attended, showing strong interest in football and other Chaelows college affairs.
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Tech
Alexandria
Charles GC. Goyne
Lousiana ‘Tech Alumni Association
Ruston
Luudanus Tech
Chae Lows Cole
Resolution on State Labor Preference for Road Projects in Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury urges Louisiana state agencies and the governor to require 95 percent of workers on bond funded road projects be bona fide Louisiana residents for at least two years. It also calls that materials be bought from Louisiana dealers and that bids use Louisiana bank checks. The resolution asks the Legislature to enact supporting law and directs copies to the governor, Highway Commission, Highway Advisory Board, and parish minutes.
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Loutetown
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
State of
Louisiana Highway Commission
Highway Advisory Board
Sleepwalking killer slays kin and harms family in Brooklyn
New York report says Michael Filoga, 34, sleep-walker, stabbed to death Salvatore de Hall, 16, and fatally stabbed his step-sister Catherine de Hall, 14, and wounded his mother Anna de Hall, 49, while allegedly asleep. Police described the incident as terror and deadly.
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New York
Brooklyn
Michael Filoga
Salvatore de Hall
Catherine
Anna de Hall
Sheriff Reports Slow Poll Tax Payments This Morning
A Bryan Pilgpen deputy in the sheriff and tax collector's office says poll tax payments are proceeding slowly this morning. The brief statement notes ongoing reminders and calls for timely settlements.
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Bryan Pilgpen
Sherriff Ad Tax Collector's Office
Conung
Lincoln tax receipts lag as gate to vote draws concern
Only 454 paid up to Saturday night, with Mr Thigpen noting this is under 475. Lincoln officials expect 28 to 29 hundred tax receipts for qualified voting, yet many residents neglect this prerequisite. The sheriff’s department is busy cleaning the jail and making minor interior renovations.
Final U S Population 122 1508 Million In 1930 Census
Washington Nov 22 The 1930 U S population is 122 1508 million and marks a 16 1 percent decade rise of 17 004 426 from 1920 The report highlights state gains led by California Florida Michigan New Jersey Texas North Carolina and Oregon with notable shifts toward suburban growth and southern industry this census covers territories and possessions with Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Canal Zone showing strong increases while the Virgin Islands decline. Louisiana posts 16 9 percent growth to 2 101 593 people.
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New York
National Association Gb
Jobo EB. Edgeton
New York State
Whiten
Indiana
Kentucky
Miuassacusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Oklahoma
Hhude Island
Utah
Waitimeton
New Jersey
Pensylvenia
Cormenticul
Georgia
California
Florida
Arizona
Texas
North Carolina
Oregon
Louisiana
West Virginia
Philippine Islands
Porta
Rico
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
Gibsland Pioneer Woman J P Colbert Sr Buried Saturday
Gibsland Mrs J P Colbert Sr aged 81 died after a weeks long illness at her home in Bienville parish. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at St Mark's Episcopal church Gibsland with Rev J M Owens officiating. Interment in Mount Lebanon cemetery. Survived by W F P Leary of Shreveport, sons B Jr and W W Colbert, daughters Daisy Griswold, S M Oden, Mattie Colbert. Native of Minden, married 1870 to J P Colbert.
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Gibsland
J. P. Colbert
Bienville Parish
J. M. Owens
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of
Shreveport
Mount Lebanon Cemetery
Gibsland Episcopal Church
Prohibition Jobs Draw Civil Service Applicants
Prohibition jobs attract many workers with 6,859 applications awaiting processing by the civil service commission. The note mentions lingering interest in public sector roles amid era concerns.
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Washington
the Civil Service Commission
Cardus Home Treatment Praised by Mayo Woman
Mayo Florida resident Mrs W H Trawick credits Cardus Home Treatment with restoring her health after months of weakness back pain sleepless nights and nervous trouble. She used Cardul again and recovered feeling stronger and sleeping better after several weeks. The advertisement notes many women have used Cardul safely as a vegetable remedy available through druggists.
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Mayo
Fla
Cardus
W. H. Trawick
Ford Sees Two Die Testing Plane In Detroit Crash
Henry Ford witnessed Monday’s death of two aviators Myron E. Zeller a 24 year old pilot from Dearborn and Carl Wenzel a 30 year old mechanic from River Rouge when a tri motor experimental plane caught fire, crashed and burned at Ford airport. The craft had been airborne about an hour before flames erupted from two motors and the plane plummeted to the landing field near Ford’s home. Fire crews could not save them.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Airport
Myron E. Zeller
Dearborn
Carl Wenzel
River Rouge
Ford
Zeller Ends Air Tour Run After Field Barriers
Zeller, an expert pilot who twice competed in the annual national air tour and finished fourth this year, was barred by a carton of private guards placed about the field.
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Zeller
No Apples For Teacher Been In This School
Detroit story describes Judge Sherman D Callendar punishing traffic violators with schoolboy style methods. Guilty violators go to a bull pen repapering their offenses and then receive a stern classroom lecture from a courtroom ma am.
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Detroit
Sherman D. Callendar
Sun Room
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Hogpena
Winnfield Bank
U. S
Rensus Bureau
Love
Collier's Weekly
Ruston State Bank & Trust Company
Business and Professional Directory
the State Life Insurance CO
Indianapolis, Indiana
W. E. Owen
Ruston, LA
Eugene
Rose Beauty Shop
Arizona Ave
C. N. Patterson
M. A. Price
Spencer Corsetlere
Spencer
J. E. Crawford, M. D
James
Bam Blaushild
J.B, Adcock
Bernice, la
Nettie L. Nicholson
Trenton
8. R. Clay
Optometrist
DE. W. P. Simpson
Buston, LA
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