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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1930

Page

6

Air mail route contract to be awarded soon

Monroe Sept 12 Officials said the government will award the Atlanta to Los Angeles air mail contract any moment. Delta Air Service and a second unnamed airline bid jointly while Robertson Airlinie bids from Memphis to New Orleans. Delta vice president Travis Oliver notes equipment upgrades to Ford or Fokker tri motor planes and a new Selman Field hangar to house three such planes.

Monroe Atlanta Los Angeles Delta Air Service, Co E. Woolman Selman Field Washington, D. C Washington Delta Air Service Robertson Airlinie Memphis New Orleans Travis Oliver Ths Ford

Local Boy Wins Audition In Monroe

Kendall Hearn wins first place in the fourth national Atwater Kent Radio Audition for the fifth district held in Monroe last Saturday. Hearn's win, unseen by many, reflects well on his vocal teacher Elbert Haskins and on Ruston and Louisiana Tech. Dorothy Warris of Ruston earned strong votes among contestants, with Miss Harris's supporters hoping she improves. Major and Mrs. Peery Cole returned from Baton Rouge.

Kendall Hearn Elbert Haskins Hearn Atwater Kent Monroe New Orleans Unis Mr. Hearn Ruston Louisiana Tech Dorothy Warris Miss Harris

Free Services Aid Farmers Across State Lines

Farmers benefited from free services promoted by the agriculture department and railroad officials. Representatives of farm groups in Kentucky and Illinois discussed district-wide distribution and support measures, with audio and club talks encouraging adoption and participation.

Che Acmeuinirel Wid Colon Igulion Department of Tie Baits Cen Drat Systeay Gerordin Reyeart Fy HL Sehwirtert Esa Gal Newicultried Megderoker Louisa Tito Fey Mivsissappa Louisigns

Raymond Doss Dies After Major Operation at Local Hospital

Raymond Doss aged 36, ward three farmer, died at Ruston Lincoln sanitarium Saturday night after a major operation Thursday. He leaves a widow and two children, four brothers Clarence Doss of Delhi Emmett Jewel and Furman Doss Hico three sisters Mrs Cull Davis Ruston Mrs John W King Du hadi Miss Mattie Lee Doss Hic. Burial was at Saints Rest cemetery Sunday at four. He was a Baptist church member.

Raymond Doss Ward Ruston-Lincoln Doss Clarence Doss Delhi Emmett Jewel Furman Doss Hico Cull Davis Ruston John W. King Duhadi Mattie Lee Doss Hic Saints Rest Cemetery The Baptist Church

Riley J Wilson Returns Here From Capital

Congressman Riley J Wilson returns to his home from Washington D C after three weeks there with President Hoover and federal officials discussing drought relief. He and James B Aswell urged rapid action and outlined possible funding from 1.15 billion in public works and 375 million for road building to aid drought stricken states. He expects a likely two to three million dollar direct drought relief appropriation, with potential loans to farmers at low interest.

Riley J. Wilson Washington, D. C Hoover Wilson James B. Aswell Eighth District Washington Congressman Aswell Hyde Federal Farm Board Federal Land Bank Inter-Departmental Board Post Office Department Treasury Department Bureau of Public Roads Louisiana State Highway Commission Tam Elad Dreuth Relief Committee Breuth Secretary of Agriculture Cuneressman Wilson Wi Hurley Reouf Cam Tiny Wiloon Plas Burney Vicksburg Wileon

Walker and McBride Emerge Victors in Third Judicial District

Democratic primary results declare Walton E. McBride nominee for District Attorney and City Judge El L Walker chosen for District Judge in the Third Judicial District. Unofficial Senate returns show Huey P. Long leading Joseph E. Hansdell by about 30,000. Precinct tallies list Union and Jackson parishes with McBride and Holloway leading in specified races.

Walker McBride Third Judicial District Walton E. McBride el. L. Walker United States Huey P. Long Joseph E. Hansdell Lincoln Parish Union Parish Hammons Jackson Parish Hamimons Holloway

Louisiana Tech announces faculty list of seventy six

The Daily notes Louisiana Tech will open the term with 76 staff, only four new appointees. J M Roberts resigned. Robert S Wynn will fill his engineering post. Four new hires include Dr R L Biesele as head of social science and other faculty changes across departments and the administration.

Louisiana Tech J. M. Roberts Roberts. Wynn Tech R. L. Biesele University of Texas L. D. Weyand George M. Bohler Albright College Reading F. A. Rockwell Alma Burk Louisiana State University University of Iowa Sali¢ Robison University of Chicago Musa P. Harris Peabody College Nora Woodard G. W. Bond Frank Bogard M. EB University of Kentucky J. P. Cole Gustaf Preden University of Town Helen Graham M. A. Peabody G. CG. Hilmin Pearl Hugete W. L. Mitchell Alabama Polytechnic Insitute P. D. Neilson M. A. Vanderbilt University H- J. Nethkeen M. S Iowa State Gcoleee Social Scangmice Texas University Clarine Belcher Haine Ecobooks M.S Florida State College Elizabeth Bethea Bo Pesta Sophie Newcoubb Colleee GM. Belcher L. Brown Metbae Baker University Clark Peaburly Ruth Crawford Ply Up Bos Mirhisatpy State College For Womens Addie Pine M. A Columbia Toa. Green Luwinlana State University W. B. Fale Northwestern Normal University of Missouri M. & Hall J. L. Hutcheson B. A. Dickson College G. E. Pankey University of North Carolina A. E. Phillips Peabody L. M. Phillips Commerce Eugenia Smith Southern Methodist University Vivian Turner M. A. University of Town Lucille Campbell B. S University of Mississippi W. R. Cline B. A. Louisiana Tech M. H. Folk, Jr A. W. Ford L. J. Fox Elbert Haskins B. A. University of Michigan K. FP. Hewins Indiana University Anna Idtse University of Minnesota S. Jenkins Clemson College FP. T. Morse M. E University of Virginia R. A. McFarland G. W. McGinty U L. Reese Agriculture Univesity of Linois Mildred Welker Buelish Stella Bartlett B.S Iowa State College Flora Cunningham B. G. Peabody Winnie Smith Evans Georgia Puirehile Louisiana Late University Kathleen Graham Maud Green B. A. Lowisiana State Normals Doris Haskell Musive Th J. Saelis Chicago M. Shirley B.S. Louisa State University Martha F. Trousdale B. A Louisiana ‘Tech Cora Washburn Menboudy Margaret White Mo A. Columbia Fanlen C. Williamson Lausdale State University Charlotte Wilson B. Design Sophie Newcoumb Maan 2 Harris M.A. Peabody Wynn Bob Pate University G Armstrong Lenstne State University Mattie B. Bartlett Floyd Brown Clara S. Borris Kathleen Gireham E.P. Hewins Harry Howard Louise

Lincoln Schools Start Second Week With Large Enrollment

Lincoln Parish schools begin week two of the 1990-91 session after a highly successful start. Superintendent H L Campbell reports attendance and enrollment are better than ever, with principals’ reports indicating increases at every school, though exact figures are not yet available.

Lincoln Parish H. L. Campbell

Freshmen to spend two days on campus orientation

Ruston La Sept 10 New students entering Louisiana Tech will begin with a two day orientation during the first week of the fall term They will also receive an 80 page pocket booklet titled The T Book printed by the Tech Y M C A and Y W C A to explain traditions regulations and campus life The booklet includes a welcome note from President G W Bond sections on college rules student organizations registration and a directory of local churches and campus clubs The guide also covers athletics student publications dormitory and housing rules and lists key college officials and faculty members

Ruston Louisiana Tech Tech Line College Tech Y. M. C. A G. W. Bond Theodosia Stewart L. C. Curry Lousian

Henderson Jerseys Win Many Prizes at South Dakota Fair

Henderson herd from Ruston, Louisiana, captured twelve firsts and four seconds at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, with five championships across classes. The cattle will travel toward Tulsa for the Oklahoma state fair, while Louisiana visitors can see the blue ribbons at Shreveport’s fair later. Mrs. S. B. Ritchie travels to Arkansas to visit her mother Elia Gordon.

Milwaukee Henderson Herd Ruston Huron S. D Louisiana Pharsciy Joe Blondin Henderson South Dakota Tulsa Okla Shreveport

New Dairying Features At Louisiana State Fair

Shreveport La Sept 10 Innovations in the Louisiana State Fair dairy exhibit aim to grow livestock activity with two new features. A Calf Club department offers premiums to young breeders and brisk competition is reported. The Parish Herd Contest will award prizes to parishes rather than individuals, focusing on Jersey cattle to boost dairy interest and returns. Entries rise across departments as the fair opens Oct 25 through Nov 2 with abundant exhibits anticipated. IS YOUR FAIR SO BE THERE.

Shreveport W. R. Wirsch Jersey

Two Negroes Lynched Near DeKalb Miss After Robbery Claim

Scooba Mississippi dispatch reports two men Pip Jackett and Holly White alleged to have robbed a white couple of $45. Police officers transporting them to Dekalb were overpowered by a mob that bound the prisoners to trees and lynched them as bystanders watched. No arrests reported. The piece notes national school enrollment and costs.

Scooma Miss DeKalb Pip Jackett Holly White Tradt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Major Mrs. Peery Cole Baton Rouge I. C. System Moses Uty Lin Charles Long Ransdell Asieea Ma Choudrant Calhoun Store Mineraal Springs Hopewell Dubach Vienna Lincoln Intramur Tech Talk Limidappe Sallie Robison W. J. Mitchell Musto Une Mieully Teuibers Wren State Board of Education M. Jolson Musi Wo Mo Law Ddssistipik Wol. Mitchell Nell Wot. Mitchell Bo Pearce A. Douiapuna Der A. E.phillips Ali Bork Dea Ut Warmed Hugel Diltery Teeh Pentetrar Peery Dice Critteal Misavine Torrea Toohey Ube Abbeville Ncl Dudian Tippecanoe Wisconsin Fair B. Ritchie Garden, Arkansas Elia Gordon
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