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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1930

Page

6

Tech Forms Two Extension Study Classes

Louisiana Tech extension division announces two new courses to be taught in Arcadia and Ruston. A. E. Phillips leads elementary school teaching principles at Arcadia high school, starting 4 30 p m Thursday. T. A. Green conducts a social civics survey class in Ruston, meeting first Saturday at 10 a m in the Tech education building.

Louisiana Tech Extension Division D. G. Armstrong Arcadia A. E. Phillips Tech Arcadia High School Ruston T. A. Green Tech Education Department Professor Green Tech Education Monroe Jena Columbia Madison Hall G. E. Pankey Gustaf Freden

Crescent City begins sea wall project at Lake Pontchartrain

Work started October 3 on a 5 1 2 mile lakeshore sea wall in New Orleans. First concrete piling driven marks progress toward a $23 million lakeshore improvement plan. Two crews start from a central point, building east and west toward completion as marshland becomes a residential area with parks.

New Orleans Lake Pontchard

French fliers Coste and Bellonte to visit New Orleans

French ocean fliers Coste and Bellonte arrive in New Orleans Saturday for a two day stay. The French colony will greet them with a parade from Menefee field to City Hall and a welcoming ceremony. They will tour the harbor and attend a banquet with shiver map gifts presented in Louisiana red cypress.

New Orleans Coste Bellonte Menefee Field Louisiene Lindberg

Negro Woman Found Dead Near Dubach In Bed

Lillie Mae Anderson an 18 year old Negro woman was found dead in bed at her home two miles northwest of Dubach by her husband after the infant cried. Sheriff Thigpen and Coroner Rutledge reported death appeared from natural causes, noting months of ill health.

Lillie Mae Anderson Dubach Thigpen Rutledge

Local Kiwanis honors Ruston Eagle Scout Jack Thigpen

The Ruston Kiwanis club hosted a noon meeting featuring Jack Thigpen receiving the Boy Scout Eagle badge, the seventeenth in Ruston. Reverend S E McFadden praised Thigpen, with L J Fox lauding his character and Junior American Legion baseball ties. Pearce Orchestra performed as guests included Coach Horace Williamson and Dr R L Biesele. A Freshman quip about replacing handshakes with nose rubbing concludes the item.

Ruston Kiwanis Club Jack Thigpen C. B. Crawford Ruston S. E. McFadden Thigpen L. J. Fox American Legion Baseball League Coach Fox Pearce Alverne, la Verne Marguerite Jacob P@aece Jacob P@aece, assisted at the piano by Mrs. W. S. Sanders Saveral Jacob Pearce Horace Williamson Ruston High School Bearcat R. L. Biesele Louisiana Tech Kenneth F. Hewins

Hi Y Meeting at Ruston High School Sat Oct 4

A Hi Y meeting at Ruston High School Saturday morning Oct 4 gathered school heads and parish representatives to organize a parish Hi Y Council. Officers elected were President H S Schroeder Ruston Vice President E L Hammons Hice Secretary Willard Cobb Ruston and Honorary President Rev S B E McFadden Ruston. Superintendent H Campbell led the program with talks from G W Bond Louisiana Tech T H Tyson district M C A secretary and H E Townsend Ruston High. Plans for clubs in parish high schools were set. Representatives from Lansbury Choudrant Hico and Ruston attended.

Ruston High School Lincoln Prish Council H. 8. Schroeder, Ruston Vice-President—E. L. Hammons, Hice Willard Cobb Ruston Rev. S. BE McFadden H. ©. Campbell G. W. Bond Louisiana Tech T. H. Tyson H. £. Townsend Lansbury Choudrant Hico

Lincoln Parish data sought for Northeastern Louisiana booster edition

Burton Mank and Mrs. Sarah Powers Thielbar of the Monroe Morning World and Leader staff are in Ruston collecting information for a Lincoln Parish section to appear October 22 in the Leader and October 26 in the World. The plan aims to showcase region resources and opportunities to attract new industries and investment, with wide circulation to national manufacturers and advertisers.

Burton B. Mank Sarah Powers Thielbar Monroe United States America Monroe Morning World Louisiana Leader Lin Coln Parish Mank Thielbar

Mrs. J. A. Clay Buried in Downsville

The remains of Mrs. J. A. Clay wife of Dr. J. A. Clay were carried to Downsville for burial in the Downsville cemetery after services led by Reverend J. C. Baker Arcadia. Born in Lincoln parish she lived here all her life died at 74 a longtime Primitive Baptist Church member Surviving are husband Dr. S. R. Clay Ruston Ollie Clay Durant Oklahoma Mrs Annie Stuckey Marshall Texas and Mrs Julie Crawford Downsville.

J. A. Clay Downsville J. C. Baker Arcadia Clay Lincoln Parish Primitive Baptist Church S. R. Clay Ruston Ollie Clay Durant Oklahoma Annie Stuckey Marshall Texas Julie Crawford

Rich Beggar Arrested After Imposter Paralysis Claim

A Ruston man posing as a paralytic beggar was arrested after local officer Will Risinger and Dr. H N Harper confirmed he was not ill or needy. Frank Dale Pratt, claiming Washington parish, Louisiana, home, confessed to previous incidents in Little Rock and to having thousands in a bank. He is jailed as communications to Olney, Kansas proceed.

Ruston Frank Dale Pratt Washington Parish Louisiana Will Risinger H. N. Harper Little Rock Pratt Olney Kansas First National Bank

SINGERS ORGANIZE DISTRICT IN FIRST BAPTIST MEETING

Gospel singers from five parishes including Lincoln Jackson Union Bienville and Claiborne met at First Baptist Church Sunday at 3 PM to form a district organization of the North Louisiana Singers Association. G T Tulley elected president and John Cheatwood secretary-treasury. Regular meetings set for Ruston as site, next gathering on the second Sunday in November.

Lincoln Jackson Union Bienville Claiborne First Baptist Church North Louisiana Singers Association G. T. Tulley John Cheatwood Rustan

Mrs Michael to Guest at Legion Meeting

Mrs Michael, a gold star mother who recently returned from a trip to France, will be the guest at the American Legion post meeting in the Legion Mall. Charles Carter chairs entertainment, Major Perry Cole leads the program, and all Legion members are urged to attend for a planned outlining program.

McFarland No. 2 Aline American Legion Legion M. Il Michael Hay France Charles Carter Perry Cole

Fair Exhibit Premiums Clarified for Registered and Grade Entries

The premium list explains prizes for Jersey entries noting payments may differ between Registered animals and Grades. Registered winners receive 60 percent of the listed money, with example prizes like 45.00 for Bali 4 years or older. Grade winners get 60 percent of the equivalent Registered prize. Signed: The Sale Management.

Bali Fale Management

Presbyterian Men Honor With Barbecue at Church Event

Presbyterian Men's Bible Class members hosted a barbecue for attendees at the home of the Ghiss priestdept of the Ghiss on Onwk Crary Gaviaertin. The evening honored the organization within the church with a brief program including songs and prayers led by Mrs. Deine and their daughters Mrs. Rath and Mrs. Guia.

Presbyterian Men’s Ataelton Parhicae Ghiss Livabebh Guia

Ruston Cow Delivers First Milk to New Plant

In Ruston a cow's first milk to a new plant marks a milestone for the local dairy initiative. Officials including Ver. B. Hudson Rainwater of the Chamber of Commerce hailed the delivery as a sign of growing industry as fifteen cars and tracks prepare to expand operations. The project foresees daily increases in supply, with initial shipments reaching over 6,000 pounds by week end as routes and crews mobilize. Executives like Capt W. EB Me iyide oversee administration as the cooperative hopes to boost both producer incomes and plant output.

Werne Clessia le Fiest Chamber of Comerce B. Hudson Leusiwaya Basinger Hoon Rainwater Touttine Antineli Cresponte Athens Hieo Crilberson Chav Bernese Calhouc Giller W. EB

Site of New State Mlouse Is Selected

A fragmented report from New Orleans describes a committee action concerning the site for a new statehouse. Details touch on location choices, potential plans, and ongoing debates among officials and residents. The passage references Harvard and student magnitude but remains unclear.

New Statemlouse

Ruston milk plant and farm work progress

A Ruston milk plant is described as advancing rapidly amid farm improvements. Reports note milk handling, pasture upkeep, and weed control efforts at New Hope area farms, with Ford praising a new improvement program and local weed management affecting dairy operations and pasture recovery.

SCOUPS AGAIN YO RULE CITY POR ONE DAY

A muddled report notes plans for a one day event or action in the city with mentions of police chief, city officials, and a special meeting Saturday. It references an October date and questions city efficiency and public interest in the event.

Doe Phettstam Pdi

Over Here We Call An Queer Custom At Elections

Fragmentary notes describe bizarre election customs and stray phrases like over here we call an. The text mentions Lyrae, ACU HON, Pacish health, a toddler, and a church with a $405 mile bow reference, suggesting a miscellaneous historical column fragment with unclear context.

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