Pasture and terrace talk at Farm Council meeting
Eighty five Lincoln Parish farmers heard Prof. W. A. Wasson outline pasture improvement and hill land terracing. W. E. Dee discussed planting 3 1/5 acres in feed crops for $34 per acre while Prof. Wasson stressed terraces to retain moisture for grazing. Lagrain yields triple corn, Sudan grass suits pastures, Austrian winter peas build soil.
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Lincoln Parish
James Building
W. A. Wasson
L. 8
Wasson
R. W. Vaughn
Methodist
W. E. Dee
National Cottonseed Products Association
Prof. Wasson
Louisiana Tops Nation In Reducing Illiteracy, Census Reveals
Data show Louisiana cut illiteracy among ages 10 and up from 21.9% to 13.5% over ten years, leading the states. South Carolina remains highest overall. Louisiana’s rate remains higher than all but South Carolina’s 14.9%.
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Louisiana
United States Bureau of the Census
South Carolina
Mississippi
New Mexico
Arizona
Arkansas
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
T. H. Harris
Ambition and Anecdotes From The American Magazine
A fragmented quote speaks of waiting to hear a head waiter describe a mallard duck and order hash. Neal O Hara comments on listening and ambition, with stray phrases from The American Magazine quoted in a garbled exchange.
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Neal O'Hara
Bate Lim
Downsville Man Dies After Hot Water Accident
Rass Medaries of Downville died at St. Francis sanitarium Monroe Sunday night from injuries when hot water from a truck radiator struck his face on the Ruston Downsville road causing a fall and fractured skull. He was moved from Ruston Lincoln Sanitarium to St. Francis where he passed yesterday evening. He was son of John Medaries, brother of Mrs. W. W. Trimble of Monroe, with funeral services this morning and burial at Sibley. Survived by four brothers Glen Duke Willis and four sisters Mrs. W. W. Trimble Katherine Audrey and Mrs. J D Ponder.
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Rass Medaries
Downsville
St. Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
Ruston-Downsville
Ruston-Lincoln
John Medaries
W. W. Trimble
Sibley
Glen
J. 4
Duke
Willis
Katherine Medaries
Audrey Medaries
Jd. D. Ponder
Ponder
Eros
Choudrant High Opens With 395 Pupils
Choudrant High welcomed 395 pupils on Monday with a school program including songs prayers Bible reading a reading by Crystal Richmond an address by Superintendent H. L. Campbell and talks by Mr. Shofner. Faculty changes include Talbert Pipes replacing H. T. Burnside as principal at Walser High School in Jackson Parish.
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Choudrant High School
America
L. K. Hammons
W. P. Carter
J. V. Sisemore
Clifton Pilcher
W. A. Sanderson
Crystal Richmond
H. L., Campbell
Shofner
Emerson Morgan Injures Back in Warehouse Accident
Emerson Morgan son of Fr Morgan local wholesaler injured Thursday afternoon while painting in his father's warehouse. He toppled from a ladder and fell backward onto a freight truck, injuring his back. Reports Friday suggested injuries were not serious.
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Emerson Morgan
Fr. Morgan
Morgan
Parish Cotton Meeting Planned
Parish plan for a series of meetings this week to help cotton growers with government loans. J A Shealy parish farm agent will lead sessions on handling the cotton crop. The first meeting will be held in Dubach Thursday evening.
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Béarseus
J. A. Shealy
Merliiss
Dubach
Muster Day urged by Farm Bureau leader in parish
J A Shealy parish farm agent calls on residents to attend Muster Day on Thursday September 17 at 2 PM on the James Building's second floor. He stresses cooperation and organization as the path to farm relief, inviting business leaders to attend and hear speakers, with singing and open discussion planned.
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Farm Bureau
J. A. Shealy
United States
South
James Building
Tickets On Sale For Fair Games At Louisiana State Fair
Football tickets for the Louisiana State Fair games are on sale. Key matchups include Louisiana Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks on October 24 and Centenary Gentlemen vs Texas A&M on October 31. Southern University faces Wiley College October 26. Tickets through the State Fair office in Shreveport. Also premium lists for the Second Annual Dinwiddie Parish fair, October 14-19, available through County Agent or Chamber of Commerce offices.
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L. A. U.arkansas
Centenary-Texas A. & M
Louisiana Tigers
Arkansas Razorbacks
Centenary Gentlemen
Texas Aggies
Tiger-Razorback
Southwest
Southern University
Wiley
State Fa of Louisiana
P.O. Box 1100
Shreveport
Secend
Henderson's Jerseys Take More Awards at State and Fair
A Jersey herd from Henderson, Lincoln Parish, led by A. H. Brothersot, won Premier Breeder Herd and Premier Exhibitor Herd trophies at Minnesota State Fair in St Paul along with nineteen individual awards. It previously earned nineteen awards at Des Moines Town State Fair and will conclude the tour at Shreveport State Fair before a South Dakota exhibition next week.
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A. H. Brothersot
Ruston
St. Paul
Lincoln Parish
Des Moines
Henderson
Shreveport
Local American Legion Post appoints yearlong committees
George Micol announces McFarland Post No. 2 American Legion will form numerous committees for the coming year. With 170 members, the post urges active participation. Committees include Executive, Building, Finance, Sick and Relief, Membership, Ceremonies, Attendance, Past Commanders, Scout, Baseball, School Award, Armistice Day Program, Public Relations, Program, Child Welfare, Flag Etiquette, Minstrel, Athletic, Employment, and Entertainment. First monthly meeting on September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Each month’s second meeting will be business only.
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George Micol
McFarland Post No . 2
American Legion
Co. R. Heard
W. BE. McBride
J. B. Kendall
Sanders Baskin
L. J. Fox
S. L. White
J. P. Cole
W. E. McBride
C. R. Heard
C. Ci. Ruple
Fd Evans
W. Bagwell
S. L. Baskin
A. E. Stinson
J. T. Gullatt
C. E. Shallenberger
H. T. Richardson
F. M. Hood
R. V. D. Rabb
Wm. Bagwell
Co. AL Barnette
H. M. Johnson
G. Freden
RK. L. Reese
Luther Works
Eddie Evans
H. Land
Homer Ford
J. P
G. W. Bond
N. L. Muncrief
J. A. Shealy
J. BP. Jones
Otha Laid
P.M. Hood
Chester Brewster
C. O. Copeland
G. W. McGinty
CG. A. Barnett
G. M. Bohler
Geo Bhallenberger
A. W. Rachal
L. O. Gahsean
G. L. Nash
Max Bradley
Entertainment Committee
R. H. Featherstone
Parish expected 3600 students in parish schools
H L Campbell parish superintendent estimated Saturday that enrollment in parish schools next Monday would total about 3600 pupils. The projection is based on the number of white children of school age in the parish.
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H. L. Campbell
Dean "Tommy" Retires at Winds University
Dean Tommy Arkle Clark retires at 69 after 30 years as dean of Winds University. Known as the best dressed man on campus, he led since the office was created in 100. Generations of students recall his distinctive style and leadership.
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Omen O
Winds University
Thamas Arkle Clark
Tommy” Arkle
J A Tetts Dies in Many Louisiana
J A Tetts 79 a longtime Ruston resident died at his Many Louisiana home Tuesday night September 15 from injuries after a fall that broke his hip Funeral services were to be held at Many this afternoon with interment there He is survived by several children including Mrs Joe Williams of Many and Fletcher Tetts of Houston plus numerous grandchildren such as Dorothy Williams a Louisiana Tech student and others in Ruston and surrounding areas
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VA. Tetts
Ruston
Many
Louisiana
Mr. Tetts
Joe Williams
E. ©. Stille
Springhill
Mississippi
Eunice Lumpt
Fort Worth
Texas
Fletcher Tetts
Houston
Arthur Tetts
South
W. B. Rabb
Vienna
Ida Watts
Jonesboro
R. P. Whitman
Don Davis
Dorothy Walliams
Louisiana Tech
Death of Alice Lee Dann One Week After Illness
Eleven year old Alice Lee Dann died Monday at 5 p.m. at home on Laurel Street Alberta witnesses note premnona caused unconscious condition last week. Funeral to be held in Suir, Miss., with Rev. H. M. Jobinsatt presiding. Survived by parents, one brother, maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral cortege to board eastbound line for burial.
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Lee Dan
L. Dann
Laurel Street
Alberta
Chrae Weels
Premnona
Suir
Miss
Pr. H. M. Jobtinsatt
Methodist
Trinity Ohurch
Homie
Friends
Miles Alice Lee
Vicksburg
Shediac Beer Apps
Peel
Tedeters
Pulerdal
MO. Dann Sro
Newbury
Bug Fata
Sensational Hippodrome lineup at Louisiana State Fair show
The Hippodrome announces The Sensations of 1081 as the feature attraction running October 24 to November 4. W. O. Hirsch reports a Broadway style revue with pretty dancers, vibrant costumes, and spectacular stage effects. Also featured are Fink's Animals, Cliff Gregg the human cannonball, Billy Lorette the clown policeman, Five Lelands, Wan-Wan-San company, Cook & Wiswell, and other attractions in afternoon and evening shows.
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Iiswtors
Secreary
W. OR. Hirsch
Fink
Cliff Gregg
Billy Lorette
Lelands
Wan-Wan-San Company
É Cook & Wiswell
Cyr Favors Eradication of Cattle Tick in Louisiana
New Iberia reports Lt Governor Paul N Cyr campaigning for governor, attacking the state administration and outlining his platform. He calls for harmony among agencies, tax relief, an old age pension, cuts to charitable and educational appropriations, penitentiary reform, highway commission investigations, livestock and tick eradication, water resource use, reforestation, full term pay for public schools, and road and motor transport reforms with federal flood control reimbursement.
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New Iberia
Cams Palen
Liutenant
Paul N. Cyr
Haine
Federadormuent
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George R. Lunn
Schenectady
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Benjamin P. Collings
Stamford
Temier
St. Paul Fair
Veterans’ Organization
J. H. Barnes
C. B. Carter
W. Bi. Kidd
J. B. Kendally
Lee Cargill
J. M. Armstrong
K. ©. Hightower
R. L. Reese
R. E. Evans
L. O. Gahagan
Abe Harris
J. L. Gullatt
Chas. Gullatt
B. V. Chandler
Vester Rabb
Malcom Hood
J. H. Liner
J. P. Jones
Glen Shadow
N. B. Ford
G. N. Roberts
A. W. Ruchai
S. Baskin
R. H. Wintree
Guy Baker
R. L. Strickland
B. A. King
R. W. Dowling
J. B. Staples
G. Ll. Nash
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G. Ll. Nelson
Eo Cray
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Tommy
J. A. Tetts
Alice Lee Dann
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CYR
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