Louisiana Tech Freshmen Heard On Responsibility For College Work
President G W Bond addressed new students at Louisiana Tech opening Freshman Week. He urged scholars to justify parental sacrifices with strong records, stressed self reliance, and cautioned against careless work. The program included tests, faculty introductions, and social events, with church activities noted nearby.
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Bond
Louisiana Tech
G. W. Bond
Ella Mae Jolley
Houston
George Williams
Gibsland
Byron Cann
Ruston
Tech
J. P. Cole
Pearl Hogrefe
Alma Burk
W. L. Mitchell
Corn Growers Losses Reach 775 Million Dollars
Washington readers learn the summer crop report shows corn prospects faltering to a forecast harvest under 2.0 billion bushels. The Agriculture Department cites drought and poor pastures cutting milk and egg production, with 1930 corn output projected as the lowest since 1901 and a broad crop downturn across food crops.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Hover
Hyde
West al Lee
Velef
Cortirediee
Cialt
Lange
Crop prospects drop as yields forecast for 192? drought era
The August 1 crop outlook shows wheat 838 million, oats 1.391 billion, barley 323 million bushels. Corn down 229 million, potatoes down 34 million, and canning vegetables down 7 percent. Food shortages not widespread except feed crops. farm prices fall. For sale: two Jersey cows with calves, two grade heifers, and a used plane at Choudrant, Louisiana.
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Grouth
GEO
Easterling
Choudrant, la
Card of Thanks for Democratic Voters in Third Judicial District
September 13, 1930 bandreads a card of thanks from William J. Hammond. He notes he failed to receive the nomination after last Tuesday’s ballots but expresses gratitude for friends’ efforts and offers to return to private life while remaining willing to serve if called. He says he congratulated Mr. McBride and signs sincerely yours.
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Third Judicial District
McBride
WM. J. Hammon
Association To Meet At Bt Rest On Thursday
Association to meet at Bt Rest on Thursday at 10 oclock before the first Sunday in October 1930. Rev Wo A HurWon and Rev Gr C Oden will preach the Associational Sermon with Rev Gr C Oden as his alternate. All official lancers of denominational departments urged to attend. Alexander, Moderator WoL Strain, iter.
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BeQiehen Association
Wo A. Hur- Won
Gr. C. Oden
First Baptist Church Plans For Future Work
The First Baptist Church held a regular business meeting on Wednesday. Officers for the Sunday school were elected and plans were laid for their instruction and action beginning the first Sunday in October. J. Heard serves as treasurer and chairs the Board of Deacons.
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Furst Baptist Chuirch
Ehircdh Gcc
Iita
J. Heard
Two Men Held For Monroe Officers Over Whiskey Claim
Sheriff Milton Coverdale requested local custody for two men, D. M. McMillan and B. C. Gillespie, driving a Chevrolet coupe. Deputy Clyde Frasier detained them until Monroe officers arrived. The car was searched and only a small amount of whiskey was found in three Coca Cola pottles.
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Sherif Milton Coverdale
Monroe
D. M. McMillan
B. C. Gillespie
Clyde Frasier
Sheriff’s Department
Two Men Seized Near Monroe After Car Incident
In Monroe, two men were detained after a car incident near Cheniere and along the Monroe side. They were taken back to Monroe for questioning by authorities.
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Cheniere
Monroe
Elephant Stealing Gains In Ceylon
Columbo notes rising elephant theft in Ceylon as demand grows for logging and farm work. Owners press for harsher mahout penalties after elephants are stolen, shipped to distant areas, and rented out, with bills of sale complicating sales.
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Columbo
Ceylon
Matale
Kings as living ideals of their people past and present
A thoughtful observer argues that today’s kings, wherever they remain, embody the ideals of their people across eras, linking ancient authority to modern identity and continuity.
Rayville Monro Road Bridges Near Ready
Monroe Sept 12 The next to the last Bayou LaFourche bridge on the Monroe Rayville road will be completed today. State engineer L Corley says the 590 foot structure and the final bridge to Rayville should be ready to open by October 1 with road groundwork completing by late September to allow traffic by early October.
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Rayville-Monroe
Monroe
Rayville
L. Corley
State Highway Department
Bayou LaFourche
Here
Calhoun Masonic Hall Destroyed by Fire
Fire in Calhoun today destroyed the Masonic hall beside Boyd's store. The blaze, of undetermined origin, spread from the rear of the store and overwhelmed both buildings. Damage is expected to run into thousands of dollars. no stock from the store was saved. Volunteers and Monroe and West Monroe fire units fought the flames but could not save the structures. The hall had served as a voting booth in yesterday's election.
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Calhoun
Boyd’s
Corley
Boyd
Masonic Hall
Monroe
West Monroe
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W. Chesatwood
E. 8. Kidd
W. ©. Ponder
R. H. Brooks
Travis Melton
W. E. Owen
R. L. Reese
Young Peoples
T. A. Green
D. G. Armstrong
D. G. Calhoun
More House-Ouachita Association
Pace Bros
West, Monroe
Them
Tot Alexander
Wol Strain
First Baptist Church
Sheriff’s Dept
Calhoun Masonic Hall
George
Rise Hk
Riser
Kavanaugh’s
Jacquard
Kavanaugh Furniture
United Furniture Stores, Inc
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