FIRST LA. DAIRY PLANT OF KIND READY FOR BUSINESS
An entomologist from the United States department of agriculture at Washington was scheduled to arrive in Ruston this morning to study a rare insect discovered in the parish by the health unit. The Hermetia illucens, first found in the state, is being examined with health officials hoping to learn its relation to disease. Specimens are on exhibit and researchers plan further study with national entomologists. New Orleans reports cotton loan policy rising, with the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank offering loans at 75 percent of market value, ten percent higher than last year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ruston
R. H. Allen
National Bureau of Entomology
G. L. Webb
Leland O. Howard
Allen
New Orleans
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of
Bearcats Run to 6 0 Victory at Farmerville
Ruston Bearcats outpaced Farmerville Farmers 6 0 on the Farmerville gridiron Friday afternoon before about 2 500 spectators. The game featured a punting duel between Causey and Pace and the valid touchdown stood as the decisive score amid sideline disputes. Officials were B M Lee timekeeper and Dr W S Rutledge referee. The win boosts both teams championship chances in Class A.
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Ruston High School Bearcats
Farmerville High School
Farmerville
B. M. Lee
W. 8. Rutledge
Ruston
Overton Ends Governor Bid Declines Race Support
John H. Overton of Alexandria announced after a conference with Governor Huey P. Long that he will not run for governor next term and will back the administration’s pick. The statement, issued from Long’s hotel suite, notes Overton’s reluctance to run was the sole reason Long would not oppose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John H. Overton
Alexandria
Huey P. Long
Adinistration
Alesandria
Tech Student Body Elects New Cheer Leader This Week
Louisiana Tech students elected four cheerleaders for athletic events this year. L. C. Currey of Coushatta, a junior and returning cheerleader, and Clyde Ratcliff of Newellton, a freshman, were the two men chosen. Beth Sentell of Plain Dealing, a sophomore, and Scott Jolley, a Houston freshman, are the women’s picks. Mayor J. P. Cole said sweaters may be awarded to cheerleaders this year, a plan not previously used at Tech.
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Louisiana Tech
L. C. Currey
Coushatta
Tech
Clyde Ratcliff
Newellton
Beth Sentell
Plain Dealing
Scott Jolley
Houston
Miss Sentell
J. P. Cole
Corporations of Credit to Aid Farmers
New Orleans reports the Intermediate Credit Bank of New Orleans expanding with country banks and agricultural credit corporations across Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama. Bank president T F Davis says the bank offers long term help not an emergency facility, enabling local institutions to fund farmers and boost rural economies by providing production loans via notes endorsed and discounted to the district bank.
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New Orleans
Intermediate Credit Bank of
T. F. Davis
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Dreuth
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Agricultural Credit Corporations
Fence Around Jail Being Reinforced With Concrete Base
Workmen pour concrete for a new base to reinforce the parish jail fence. Sheriff Thigpen said the foundation should be finished today, strengthening the barrier to stop outsiders from delivering items to prisoners amid past incidents.
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Ex- Cavalion Wes Lade
Thigpen
Louisiana Tech enrollment matches 1929 figures
Final fall term enrollment at Louisiana Tech totals 817 students, with 446 women and 371 men. Freshman classes align at 201 men and 201 women, while 1,081 students attend across the college and training school. Drouth relief allows tax postponement for farmers until 1931 with paid installments, and Germany reports 2,983,000 unemployed, up 100,000.
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Louisiana Tech
W. L. Mitchell
Alma Burk
G. W. Bond
Tech
Legion Asks War Dept for Old Clothing and Alfalfa Rise
A Lincoln Parish note records American Legion post adjutant J B Staples seeking clothing aid from the War Department. The reply states no free uniforms. only limited issued wear for WWI veterans. Also farmers in Lindelin parish plan large scale alfalfa planting after modest spring crops amid drought, with seven farmers growing small amounts and one harvesting a unit per acre.
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John B. Staples
American Legion
War Department
Washington
Staples
J. B. Staples
McFarland Post
Louisiana Department
Ruston
Louisiana
Congress
PAYNY
New Air Mail Route Established Between New Orleans and Denver
New Orleans Sept 25 Daily air line passenger service announced by Robertson Air Lines. The route runs from New Orleans to Memphis then to Kansas City via Frisco Railroad and on to Denver via United States Airways. An all rail link between New Orleans and Los Angeles was also approved.
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New Orleans
Denver
Robertson Air Lines
Robertson
Memphis
Kansa City
Frisco
Kansas City
United States Airways
Los Angeles
State Senator Robinson Hurt In Auto Crash
The accident occurred near Uloh three miles from here on the Farnersville road. The two occupants were slightly injured and expected to recover in a few days. Hollis and Senator Robinson are not seriously harmed and may leave these soon.
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Supl
Metlis
Beye
Uloh
Farnersville Road
Hollis
Robinson
Bode
Saline Citizens Plan Milk Route Approach
Saline residents convened at Saline high school to hear talks by Thomas P.F. Hewan of North Louisiana Datey Products and WW Mecuieht of Ruston Chamber of Commerce about starting a milk route. They projected supplies from the plant and discussed profitable route requirements with a plan to ship milk once the plant opens next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas PF. Hewan
North Louisiana Datey Products Compass
LI Mecuieht
Ruston
Proup
T Com. Winnally
Picnic Dinner For Local Kiwanis Held At Hopewell
A Kiwanis picnic in Hopewell drew about twenty members and guests Thursday evening from 6 to 9 30. The school auditorium served as a gathering place with speakers including President C W Bond District Judge Tleet EB and others. The event celebrated community harmony and the Hopewell school rooted in its 92 year history with a future village gathering planned.
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Brom Fride
Ruston Kiswanis
Hopewell
C. W. Bond
Club
Tleet EB
T. Waliser
D. G. Amstrong
Teeh Faculls
W. A. Bolin
First Baptist Church
Sam Hammons
de. Bolin
Bella Tinithie Soup Service
Hiwanicos
Fos
Peice
Gehoolder
Ainene Che Ruston
Wo Bond
Harry Toward
Illbert Rocene Dias
Whurphi
Galen Shadow
Bo Tl. Campbell
Alb Phlhos
FT. Raudawater
Voooal Pyuavidsen
Cript
Ceorire Niet
Metuisht
Nedisan
Tech Year Publication Contract Awarded This Week
The contract for the Tech Year publication was awarded this week. Sybil Green of Hico is editor of the annual while the publication committee will select the radiager next week at the Davis Studio in Ruston.
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Cory
J. W. Ve Ound
CB Walden
Davis
Ruston
Miks Sibyl Green
Hico
Bushites
Feu Ttidtage
Milk Plant to Open Here on Wednesday
Prospective patrons of the Nortly Louisiana Dairy Products Co. will receive an announcement that the new Ruston plant begins operations on Wednesday. Fifteen to sixteen truck routes will cover Lincoln parish and nearby areas delivering whole milk and picking up cans for sterilization. Opening price is 45 cents per pound of butterfat, with estimates showing a first day tonnage around 15,000 pounds.
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Nortly Louisiana Dairy Products Co
Ruston Mite PLC
Thos
P. Horan
Weds Hosckey
Linscoln
Heau
Man
Heer Havan
Hogan
Placy Wuy
Ruston
Large 1930 Class Teaches Home Economics in Louisiana
Miss Helen Graham, head of the home economics department, announces that a large 1930 class is teaching positions in Louisiana high schools for the current year. Twenty one graduates earned bachelor degrees in home economics from Louisiana Tech during the Retrope series, with details from Mila Cribanme and word from the teachers.
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Frome Eognomica
Lousiana High
Womenberks
Louisiana
Helen Graham
Ruby Brett
Ah Dodson
Bernice Menailer
Mienglutin
Maurine Hedgepeth
Belun
Kupene Sentell
Eh Groves
Phelia Weaurati
Sikes
Louisian Tee
WSU
CotUneet
Milas Cribanme
Chaat
Tax Roll for 1930 Prepared in Parish
Sheriffs statement reports the 1930 tax roll received and being processed by the parish aeuer, with Pielder of Ward Seven noted as first taxpayer. Assessor Hightower among early finishers, roll sent to Baton Rouge for state approval as local taxes await finalization.
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Sher- Wav
Usseasur
Baton Rouge
Bheriff Thigpen
R. R. Hightower
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Lincoln Parish
Bearcats
Overton
Gov Long
Corporations OF Credit
Intermediate Credit Bank of N. O
LA. Tech
Minden
Pariiere
Drouth
Robert F. Kennan
Percy Saint
Kemnon
Berlin
Germany
Legion
WAR Dept
Lincoln
Lindeln
J. A. Shealy
McCalhim
Mr. Shealy
Mack Cools
Geol Town
Seth
Mecut- Tum
Opelousis la
Mass
Nonate Cieren
Fund
Fitevey
Patterson
Wo Tinin Deluusten
Guerie Heewercor
Mays
Mack Pellemen
Joeshovin
Mirch
Ratley
Nui
Mois
Aol
Maltsehuw
Morgund
Mas
S.clarentis
Mer
Bavais Pubret
Marquid Mopstoy Hreweler
Robert Julingsen
Quik Mis
Arnold World
J. AL Butrell
Hoc Pivots
Mascaiek
Mim
Pare How
Mes Joo
Thatiliaes
Koobord
Hou Brewster
Mir
Mewter
Kima Gian
Ei Pauthersan
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