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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1930
Page
6
Lincoln Parish Fair in Ruston LA runs October 15 through 18 with space for agricultural exhibits. Individual exhibitors enter under their own names and prize money distributes by winner, with community prizes awarded by total individual winnings. Jerseys are highlighted and livestock shelter and feed are provided.
The Federal Radio Commission in Washington granted permission for WBMB to construct a 1900 watt transmitter with tests using portable transmitters to find the best site. WSMB will gain doubled power and new studios while preparations for a late October launch include a dedication program. The New Orleans outlet of the National Broadcasting Company will continue tests at Belle Chasse as studies resume after vacation.
Loyola University joins a new southern chain with 5000 watt clear channel 850 kilocycles, boosting New Orleans stations WSMB and WDSU to full time operation from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. or later. WJBO WJBW power increases and WABZ resumption accompany a weekly total of about 150 chain broadcasts, with Fall promising more extensive programming.
Louisiana Tech prepares for a Saturday night clash with Loyola Wolves in New Orleans, aiming to strengthen a slate of SI A opponents. Coach Bohler restores key players after injuries, praising the team’s defense and scrimmage work while forecasting a tough conference schedule ahead.
Jesse Washington, a negro, was arrested by Sheriff A J Thigpen after a request from Callion City Marshal C M Martin. Washington allegedly shot at Officer Martin four times while escaping Ruston and later confessed being the fugitive as El Dorado officials moved to extradite him.
Bids due October 22, 1930 at 2 p m at the office of the undersigned for fire and tornado insurance on Louisiana Polytechnic Institute buildings and contents in Ruston Louisiana. Policies written under 75 percent co ins for fire and 50 percent co ins for tornado. Bids must follow Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau rates and discounts if any. Only Louisiana authorized companies accepted. Three year award. policies dated November 1 1930. right to reject any or all bids reserved. Signed G W Bond President.
W. E. Whitney of Chardon Ohio aged 85 has taught a Sunday school class for sixty years and plans to continue. Friends say his long service in Geauga county as a Methodist teacher is a record. He has also taught 35 years in public school and worked as a county newspaper correspondent.
Chicago on September 19 a trainer named Thomas Loach shouted at his wife Aw go jump in the lake during a quarrel. She obeyed and jumped into Lake Michigan near outer drive, sank twice, and was rescued by her husband who then took her to a hospital. He was arrested for training his wife not wisely but too well.
Sala Argentina Sept 29 reports Santa Rosa nearly destroyed after a six day quake sequence totaling 36 shocks. The final tremor damaged Los Sauses dain and killed a woman while multiple facilities suffered severe damage.
Jonesboro Arkansas report says Raymond Martin faced charges of possessing whiskey and homebrew after a trial where he claimed corn liquor baths cured his sister. The judge fined him $50 and sentenced him to jail time, noting the dubious remedies and warning against further experiments.
The Ruston Milk Plant will be closed to visitors and the general public until Saturday October 11 to allow time for adjustments after startup. Special arrangements will then permit thousands of visitors to tour the plant and its departments.
The Census Bureau reports 4314 bales ginned in Lincoln parish before September 15 1930, down from 14043 bales on the same date last year.
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