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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1930

Page

4

Ruston Golf Club Adopts New Course Plan and Dues Rise

More than fifty Ruston Golf Club members gathered at Manhattan Cafe to back a plan to purchase the current course or another site and build a modern new course. The group voted to raise quarterly dues to 7.50 and to boost membership to 100, with debt to be financed by a loan supplementing 913 in the treasury. Major Cole presided, Turkey Rooster tournament qualifying rounds were announced, and directors were empowered to pursue a permanent course purchase.

Ruston Golf Club Manhattan Cafe Seasion Board of J. D. Holland Goh Major Cole

Tyler Commercial College grows Texas educational hub

Tyler Commercial College and School of Business Administration in Tyler Texas is described as rapidly growing into a leading national educational center. The school offers 39 courses including accounting secretarial and telegraphy training with popular radio and broadcasting programs. Noted educator Dr Wm W Splawn praises the institution and highlights job prospects for graduates in accounting, radio operations, and related fields.

Texas Tyler Commercial College School of Business Administration Tyler South Wm. W. Splawn Texas University Tyler School T. GC. C Hrwe Romance of the Sea Indie Wroadcastine Induustry Tol CL Con Ehlould

Ruston Represented At Carbonated Beverage Meet

Ruston is represented at the national convention of carbonated beverages held in Milwaukee Wisconsin from November 10 to 14. Delegates from New Orleans and other cities attended to discuss industry developments and showcase products.

Shadow Ruston M. §. Bledenhamn Monroe Lousiana Bottlers Association Louisiana New Orleans Allied Industries Milwaukee United States Canada Mexico Wis Glew

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Writ of Pieri Pactas issued by the Third Judicial District Court directs sheriff to seize and publically auction in Ruston Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. On Saturday November 15 1950 the property described as Lot Five and N of W of Lot Six in Square Fitts Two of Dabneys Subdivision Austen Town will be sold. Property of defendant J P Mount to satisfy writ and costs. Cash terms to appraisers benefit. Dated October 11 1930 A J Thigpen sheriff.

Third Judicial District Court Ste Ruston Linceln Parish Lhe Lincoln Parish Bowil

Chain program of WWL radio shows growth in New Orleans

In New Orleans WWL radio reports a successful chain program and plans for intensified fall and winter activity. New shows are being arranged and a major announcerment is expected within a month in late October. Reception extends to Honolulu, Canada, ships near the Agares, and Central America with a crystal controlled 890 kilovolt channel and 5000 watt power.

New Orleans Oct WWL Tate

Three Negroes Held For The Shooting Of Morehouse Woman

In Bastrop County three African American men were questioned by officers after a shooting near the Morehouse property. The victims include Mrs. Overby, with one shell fired in a yard. Suspects named are Woda Mae Pathy, Albert Trolius, and S. A. Price.

Morehouse S.A. Price Ovechy

Archbishop Porbids Adherence To Hitler

Archibishop Porbids adherence to Hitler becomes a focal point as readers parse a scrambled report. The fragmentary text mentions figures and places in a period voice, highlighting a charged political alignment amid uncertain context.

Porbids Hitler

Kruschen Salts Ad Claims Quick Weight Loss

A personal testimonial extols Kruschen Salts as a life changing remedy for weight loss and vitality. The writer, age forty five, credits a single 85 cent bottle from Milam and Marbury Drug Co. with boosting energy, appetite control, and fat loss when combined with dietary changes. A daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast is recommended, with products sold in drug stores worldwide.

Milam Drug Co Marbury Drug Co

Supt. Myers Orders Auto Horns Out Of Wedding Parties

New Orleans officials move to curb noisy wedding processions. Superintendent Myers instructed Captain Henry Jennie to curb unnecessary horn blowing in the business district, targeting halted traffic and wedding party advertisers.

Supt. Myers New Orleans Myers Henry Jennie Busines Harns

Helpful Hints For Housewives From Successful Farming

The current issue offers homemaker tips such as separating eggs with a funnel to keep yolk out of the white. It suggests using silk or linen thread to cut hot bread without crumbling. Advice includes greasing kettle bottoms with plain lard to reduce soot and taping shaker openings for easy refilling.

S. P. C. A. Man Sums Up His Good Deeds For The Past Year

New Orleans report from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals details a year of mercy. Twenty four dogs find happy homes. Cats and kittens prove harder to place. The Dog Catcher aided by a dedicated helper secured placements for dogs while many cats remained unplaced. Some horses were also rescued but many livestock faced neglect.

New Orleans Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Gay Chem

Merciful Deeds Reported In A Grim Count

The record notes 699 calls and the destruction of 1304 animals, alongside other acts of mercy. It mentions two groups aiding horses and a G P C A figure granting shoes and a vacation for 29 old harness horses, framed as a strange historical item.

Cuban Sugar Check Near Havana

Cuban Sugar Committee head Thomas L. Chadbourne told the Associated Press that Wall Street’s claim of a five year sugar carryover halt is unfounded. Indications favor reaching an agreement within days. Chadbourne met Cuban experts including Barrera Fernandez and Gomez Mena and later spoke with Ambassador Guggenheim and planned talks with President Machado.

Havana Thomas L. Chadbourne Associated Press Wall Street Cuba Chadbourne Alberto Barrera Fernandez Herman Walter del Rio Oscar Garcia Montes Jose Gomez Mena Jose Lopez Ona Harry F. Guggenheim Machado

Legion In Greatest Parade Through Boston Streets

Seventy thousand American Legion veterans marched in a vast World War parade in Boston on October 7. From Alaska to Panama and Maine to the Philippines, eight abreast they filed past the Victory Arch toward Faneuil Hall, recalling 1918 memories and earlier wars as they moved in unbroken ranks.

Boston American Legion Faneuil Hall Alaska Panama Maine Philippines

Uptown Girls High School Building Bid Quietly Accepted

New Orleans School Board received bids for a new uptown girls high school. The low offer of 525,985 includes a large auditorium and extensive laboratories. The planned campus will serve about 1000 girls with a sizable land tract in the uptown area set for its location.

New Orleans Oct Uptown

Cardus praised by Mayo resident as health booster

Mrs. W. H. Traf wick of this place credits Cardus Home Treatment with lifting months of run down health. She describes back and side pains, sleeplessness and nervous trouble, reports recovery after several weeks, and notes many women have used Cardus with good results. Cardus is advertised as a safe vegetable remedy available through druggists.

Mayo Pia Cardus Cardut

Seamanship Added to Boy Scout Program in Ruston District

A 24 foot United States government donated whaler will be used to teach seamanship to older Boy Scouts in Ruston. The ship, sponsored by the local American Legion post, will be crewed by H J Nethkin as skipper and Charlie Blanks as mate, with eligibility requiring fifteen years or older, active Scouts, first class rank, life saving merit badge, and parental consent.

Ruston American Legion George Nicol Clyde Connell Grady Nelson JL. O. Gahagan H. J. Nethkin Charlie Blanks United States Mare Island Monroe Standard Oil Company Nicol

Ex Slave 115 Dies in Ohio Veteran of Civil War

Marysville report notes William Peppers a 15 year old former slave who died today in Union County home. Born in Montgomery County Virginia he was sold three times before escaping during the Civil War to join Union troops. He later settled near Gallipolis Ohio and died feeble and almost blind claiming never to have needed a doctor.

Marysville Ohio William Peppers Union County Montgomery County Virginia Peppers Gallipolis

Reprimanded He Kills Grandfather and Gets Life

John Hardy, 29, who confessed to killing his grandfather Thomas Taff, 78, after being lectured about needing a loan for car payment, was sent to state prison for life. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder before Judge A S Roberts, with the killing occurring September 25 at the farm in Jefferson county.

Madison Ind John Hardy Thomas Taff Hardy A. S. Roberts Taff Jefferson County Jeffersonville

Fraternities At La. Tech Announce Their Pledges

Louisiana Tech groups announce pledges this week with Theta Kappa Nu naming Jack Brooks Chu Raley and Clyde Thurman among the pledges.

la. Tech Louisiana Tech Theta Kappa Nu Jack Brooks Chu Raley Clyde Thurman

Fraternity Initiations Highlight Campus Groups

Zeta by Orgy Maith La Fou and Daisy Mothman among names listed as initiates. Alpha Lambda Tau recently initiated six students pledged last year: Quitman Long Morris Clanton A L Dabney J W Littleston Ed Crowley Nick Medica. Johnny Moffett was initiated this week by Theta Kappa Nu fraternity.

Zeta Orgy Maith la Fou Itet Gan Daisy Mothman Delte Phi Gamma Alverne Featee Lambda Thate Lillian Hammett Gladys Crawford Winifred Bright Margaret Cupp Sarah Hodge Virginia Jordan Alpha Lambda Tau Quitman Long Morris Clanton A. L. Dabney J. W. Littleston Ed Crowley Nick Medica Johnny Moffett Theta Kappa Nu Fraternity

Trial of 83 Killer Draws 1000 Jam Crowd at Guntersville

In Guntersville Alabama on October 6 jurors were seated for the trial of 70 year old James Neely on a 47 year old murder charge for allegedly killing Hiram Cooley during a 1883 fight on Georgia Mountain. Crowd estimates ranged from 1,000 to 1,500 from Marshall and neighboring counties as the trial opened. The indictment asserts Neely and Thomas Neely killed Cooley by striking him with rocks amid tensions over remarks about a 16 year old girl. Thomas Neely, brother of the defendant, died in Tennessee years ago after the men fled following Cooley's death.

Guntersville Ala James Neely Hiram Cooley Georgia Mountain Marshall Thomas Neely Tennessee Neely Cooley

Universal picture signs urged for roads by French official

Viscount de Rohan, president of the Automobile Club of France, proposed a universal set of picture signs to warn motorists of road hazards. Speaking at the World Highway congress in Washington, he noted 27 European countries, with diverse languages, need standardized signs and rules.

Washington Viscount de Rohan The Automobile of France Europe

Chicago organized crime funds to oust Police Chief Alcock

A Chicago paper claims gangs are raising a one million dollar discreet fund to remove Police Commissioner John Alcock, praising his honesty and efficiency. The piece argues that if Alcock were corrupt, criminals would not seek his removal. Chicago needs more officials like him.

Chicago John Alcock Alcock

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