Master Day mobilizes farm groups nationwide
Rish Farms Lincoln Parish joins the Lincoln Parish Farm Bureau Ruston to participate in the national Muster Day observations during September led by M S Winder executive secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The program aims to unite farmers and demonstrate organized farm support amid economic pressures with leaders noting the historic muster theme and community readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICAGO
Lincolnsh Farm Bureau
Ruston
Lona
M. 8
Winder
American Farmeau Federation
Inder
T. C. Alexan
Lincoln Parish
Ander
National Farmeau
Ameri Farm Bureau Federation
Edd A. O'Neal
National Farm
Farm Bureau
Mr. der
Mr. Win
Madic
Ational
Hush Money Gag Targets Ruston Woman in Street Theft
Della Wilson, described as a Ruston Negro woman, found a red pocket book on a street. Two Negro men approached and claimed the bag’s secrets, demanding $82 to keep silent. She paid and planned to share the loot but grew suspicious after 24 hours. Sheriff Thigpen sought the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Wilson
Ruston
Thigpen
Beauty Salon to Open Here in Ruston
Announcement says Mrs Edith Poole will open Rustons new beauty salon on the mezzanine floor of the Marbury Drug Company this week. Poole is a graduate of beauty culture and makeup from the National School of Cosmeticians in Dallas. She will be aided by an assistant, also a graduate operator, to provide full beauty parlor services for Rustons women. The mezzanine floor is being renovated with new sanitary equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Poole
Ruston
Marbury Drug. Company
Poole
National School of Cosmeticians
Dallas
Tex
Washingtons Portrait to be Given Schools
Congressman Riley J. Wilson announced every district school will receive a 22 by 28 inch portrait poster of George Washington. The Gilbert Stuart Athenaeum reproduction will be distributed with Bicentennial materials to spur interest in the 1932 celebration. The program aims to supply schools clubs churches and organizations with literature and materials from the U S George Washington Bicentennial Commission as preparations for the 200th birthday year proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley J. Wilson
George Washington
Congressman Wilson
United States
T. L. James Co. to lay Marshall paving
Marshall city officials awarded T. L. James Co. the contract to pave 20 blocks on 12 streets in Marshall. Bidder Durastina tract submitted $2409 for about 3,000 square yards. paving to include five-inch base and surface with Durars under C. Al De Jersey of Shreveport, vice president of the firm, directing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Jeates and Company
Risstun
Baconiietors
Devestmedil Daunkers
Miershall
Dutustina
C. al de- Jersey Shreveport
T. L. James Company
Alfalfa Bill Munny Voices Philosophy at Conference
Governor William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray Munny of Oklahoma speaks at the Mississippi Valley Unemployment Conference in Memphis Tennessee. He declares charity to an honorable person is offensive and all who can work should be privileged to find employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. jsAlfalfa
Billy Munny
Oklahoma
Memphis
Tean
Early Morning Crash Injures Two Tourists
Two Oak Grove residents were injured in a Monroe Highway crash at 3 am when their car skidded off the road and rolled into a ditch. Mrs. Newman Myles suffered severe scalp lacerations and J. C. Kirkling received a broken nose. both were treated at the Matris Hotel before the vehicle was towed for repairs.
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Monroe Highway
Tor
Newman Myles
Oak Grove
J.C. Kirkling
Beaufieur
Matris Hotel
Shreveport
Convicts Work On Pool And Ruston Streets
Newt Grigsby Ronie Mooney and Earnest Slayton are serving to class on the streets of Ruston on charges disturbing peace. They are quartered in the city jail and have been doing work on the Natatorium and the streets this week.
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Newt Grigsby
Ronie Mooney
Earnest Slayton
Ruston
Louisiana Highway Commission Awards Road Contracts Tuesday
The Louisiana Highway Commission awarded contracts for construction on 1 of 67 projects bid last Tuesday. Funding covers a bridge over Bayou Lacloutehe and roads from Nuiville to Polkville, St Martin to St Landry, plus a Morgan City area bridge over a river, totaling about 34.6 million with engineering allowances.
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Louisiana Highway Commission
Commission
Nuidville
Polkville
St. Martin
St. Landry
Bayou Lacloutehe
Pair Arrested for Possession of Liquor
Reported in the town precinct a pair was arrested for possession of liquor. Names and precise charges were not clearly legible in the OCR but the incident involved local authorities taking two individuals into custody and processing at the station. Further specifics remain unreadable in the fragment.
Natatorium Showers Ready for Use in City’s Newest Feature
In the city’s newest municipal amusement feature, the natatorium showers are ready for use. The facility will provide improved facilities for residents and visitors, with expectations of convenience and enhanced service during the opening period.
Jamboree of Scouts to Be Held in Ruston
Lincoln Parish Scouts invite all troops from Ruston Choudrant Dubach Ansley and Gimsboro to a Memorial Park jamboree after dinner on Thursday September 10. Swimming party until 2:00 with free bathing suits, then events under R L Reese and G M Bohler including signaling fire making races wall scaling tug of war and a tub race. Prizes donated by local merchants. camp fire talks to follow. parents urged to attend.
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Lincoln Parish
Memorial Park
Ruston
Chaudrant, Dubach
Ansley
Gimsbora
Fawo
R. L. Reese
G. M. Bohler
C. A. Barnett
A. E. Phillips
Tech
State Fair opens with record exhibits and poultry highlight
The Louisiana State Fair runs October 24 to November and promises a record display of agricultural products. Entries pour in for livestock and poultry with the premium list available. Livestock and poultry entries close October 22 while other departments close October 18.
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Ye Louisiane
Euttries
Store Robbed in Union Parish for Fifth Time in 2 Years
Union Parish deputies assisted Downsville authorities after thieves broke into the Hinton and Hamilton Store at about 3 40 a day. This marked the fifth ransacking in two years, with Sheriff A J Thigpen coordinating the search for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Thigpen
Downsville
Hinton and Hamilton
Union Parish
Old Indian Burial Ground Unearthed Near Natchitoches
Smithsonian expert W M Walker examined remains from a recently uncovered burial site near Natchitoches at a fish hatchery. Cooperation with superintendent W A Casler allowed study of skull deformities and pottery designs tied to the Natihituehes Caddoan group. Walker also reviewed relics from Nutelatoches parish and compared them with hatchery findings, referencing collections by F S Swett and Selward Payne.
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Fish Hatchery
W. M. Walker
Smithsonian Institution
South
Louisiana
Natchitoches
W. A. Casler
Widker Aso
Nutelatoches
George Williamson
Norval College
City Streets Gain New Orange Markings
City streets receive fresh orange markings as officials outline revised lane and pedestrian guidance. The updates aim to improve safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians across the urban grid.
Unclear legal case outline involving Scott Hamilton
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Scott Hamilton and unnamed parties in a court context. Several garbled terms but indicates a court hearing or case at an unspecified location with potential references to Sheehan and Reott Pheibhote. No clear dates or outcomes available.
World’s Meanest Man Steal A Bale Of Cotton
A distressed report notes theft of a bale of cotton amid heightened tension. Authorities seek the culprit and urge cotton sellers and the public to cooperate with law enforcement to bring the offender to justice.
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Catnes
heWure
Miculiesi
Reward for capture of Hilly bandits in store break ins
Sheriff A J Thigpen offering a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of bandits who forced entry into J H Delaney and Son and A B Larance stores in Hilly. Front doors jimmied with bars. Delaney safe damaged. Loot included shoes and underwear at Delaney, watches meat tobacco shirts at Larance. Evidence points to transient burglars. informants urged.
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J. H. Delaney
Delaney
Larance
Thigpen
Local Legion Plans Barbecue Night on September T
The American Legion Post invites members and friends to a barbecue on the Doughis road at a community hall. The event features music, a parade of topics, and a chance to socialize with veterans, with proceeds supporting local relief efforts.
Willis B Hale Dies At Home In Tuesday
Professor Willis B Hale associate professor of education at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute died at his home on West Mississippi Ave at 3 45 Tuesday from heart disease He was 66 and had 29 years at the institute Survived by wife two daughters and one son with five grandchildren He taught wireless math and other subjects and served as athletic and extension director active in fraternal and religious groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis B. Hale
Louisiana Polyteinic Institute
Mississippi Ave
Hale
Northinstern Normal University of Missouri
Department of Education
Louisiana Polytecchnic Institute
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Monroe
Tawa
Calhoun
Mississippi Avenue
Howard Rochell
Patterson
Howard Smith
Ruston
Cecil Hale
Shreveport
Louisiana Industrial Institute
Weo
Ehne
Methodist Church
Dale
Scientists Unite in War on Insects in Next Two Months
In Chicago Aug 28 scientists urge nationwide effort to curb disease bearing insects during September and October. Health experts warn warm months show peak activity as mosquitoes breed in dirty sites. Officials emphasize spraying and sanitation to prevent bites and disease. continuation noted on page six.
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Chicago
Mecenburg
Wintel
Thes Health Service
UG Petoons
United
Mitts
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T. L. James CO
Marshall Paving
Shreveport Hospital
Monroe Road
Pool
Ruston Streets
Bill Adare
Gfussadaad
Bon
Cy Marshall
Risto
Dubach, Ansley and
Simsboro
State Fair
NEA
Chicago Bureau
Towa
Palais
Scott Jamilton Case
Reott
Unikegit Ptonitas
Deoepe Meadsbrie Pe ‘Hy Dither Leoibale
Legion
Calhoun Farm
Douglas Road
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Ducal Pluvsietan
Sid Irpee Froitherd
Davis
Pethear
Duwrier
Treterberss
Atric Wien
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