Lincoln Parish Delegation to Monroe Meeting
A telegram from Lincoln Parish Police Jury urged a large parish delegation to a Monday Monroe meeting to organize for the Long plan and cotton program. Rus ton Chambers of Commerce organized a parish delegation of business professionals planters to attend, listing H. L. McKnight Add Thompson A H Henderson S J Heard John Boddie Mack Cook Bob Sherrard F G Kelly L O Gahagan and F G Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Add Thompson
Lincoln Parish
Shreveport
Monroe School
J. E. Burt
W. H. Hodges,Jr
A. C. Gayle
J. M. Sentell
R. T. Douglas
Ruston Chambers of Commerce
Monroe
H. L. McKnight
A. H. Henderson
S. J. Heard
John Boddie
Mack Cook
Bob Sherrard
F. G. Kelly
L. O. Gahagan
F. G. Price
Lincoln Parish Dairy Cow Exchange Organized by Chamber
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee organized a Dairy Cow Exchange to help parish dairymen trade surplus cattle and acquire additional stock. Records will be kept at the Chamber office in the James Building and access is free to all.
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Lincoln Parish
Agricultural Committee
Ruston
Chamber of Commerce
Ruston Creamery
The
Frank Price
E. PD. McCallum
R. L. Reese
A. H. Henderson
H. N. Harper
T. C. Alexander
J. &. Shealy
Jack Riser
Johnl. Boddie
W. A. Sanderson
Parish Man Found Dead in Lincoln Parish
James Price Tomlinson, 69, was found dead Tuesday near Ruston. He had been deceased for several hours. A lifelong Lincoln Parish resident, he attended Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. Survived by two sons and three daughters, with multiple pallbearers listed for the service.
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James Price Tomlinson
G. C. Tomlinson
Ruston
Tomlinson
Lincoln Parish
Wesley Chapel
Toutliison
J. PP. ‘Puudinson
Theeu
J.B. Matieriet
San Alged
Texas
Ot Totesbare
Ms. Wood
Wiltite
Clay
Teri
Foo. Pires
al Bi
Styteit Hart Raiser
Jub Giullalt
Max Bradjev
Jam Riser
Jelan Craham
J. OW. Nelson
Hai Pos li
G. Gurahaim
Charless Gullalt
Hugh Riser
Jack Riser
Ada Riser
Sui Gulgath
Ruston Fire Dept Upgrades With Modern Equipment
The Ruston Fire Department shows off motorized equipment including Seagrave and American LaFrance pumpers with 499 and 750 gallon capacities. Chief O K Davis, in office since 1930, leads a 5 man on duty crew in a 1926-built station boasting dormitory, living facilities, fountain with goldfish, and grounds cared for by the staff. Mayor Charles Gayne notes strong council support and the department’s role in the State Fire College with delegates sent to Baton Rouge.
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Ruston
Seagrave
Thomas Taylor
W. C. Donald
Perry Kinard
J. H. Jones
O. K. Davis
American LaFrance
Davis
Department
Frank Price
L. B. Breed
Pat Hammett
Charles C. Gayne
State Fire College
Baton Rouge
Aged Resident Thomas A. Faison Dies in Ruston
Thomas Ashley Faison, 697, died at home on West Georgia Avenue at 9 p.m. Sunday after more than two decades in Ruston as a retired contractor. He leaves a wife, a daughter Jessie Faison, and a son Robert Faison, all of Ruston. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the home under Rev. W. J. Bolin of First Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Eddie Evans, T. A. Parr, W. Willis, B. R. Sams, Hal Posey, and J. C. Richlie.
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Thomas Ashley Faison
West Georgia Ave
Ruston
Faison
Jessie Faison
Robert Faison
W. J. Bolin
Bpirst Baptist Church
Eddie Evans
T. A. Taarr
WE. Willis
BR. ‘2. Sessams
Hal Posey
J. CL Rilchie
Marbury Hosts Free Ice Cream in Civic Event
More than 1400 guests attended a free ice cream day at Marbury Drug Store on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5. The store was decorated with golden red baskets. John B. Kendall greeted guests at the door. Musical numbers by Mrs. Bruce Campbell, of Mobile, accompanied by another Kendall, drew cheers as townspeople and students mingled for about five hours.
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Marbury Drug Store
John B. Kendall
Bruce Campbell
Mobile
Aba
Rusti
Jenne Kendall
Ebby
Baby Clinic Featured at Lincoln Parish Fair
The American Legion Auxiliary and Public Health Unit host a free Baby Clinic at the Lincoln Parish Fair. Under Mrs. J. B. Staples direction, the clinic aims to comfort children during examinations and provide parents with care knowledge and care literature.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Public Health
Lincoln Parish
J. B. Staples
Bernadine Metnight Rejoins Chamber Duties After South Trip
Miss Bernadine Metnight returned home Monday to resume duties at the Chamber of Commerce after a two week tour of the south including points in the state as well as Texas and New Mexico.
Haynesville to Host Firemen's Meet in Late September
Haynesville will host the state Firemen’s Convention Thursday through Saturday with over 300 delegates. J C McMahon, Haynesville fire chief and state vice president, leads plans for entertainments hourly, hotel rooms, and speeches by city and state officials. Bands from Monee Magnolia and Minden will perform. banquets, a Friday dance, and a Saturday chicken barbecue honor Chief Flores of Slieveport.
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Haynesville
J. C. McMahern
Monee Firemen
Magnolia Boys
Minden
S. J. Flores
Shreveport
Frank Roddy
Monroe
Neff
Alexandria
Evans
New Orleans
Bogean
Baton Rouge
V. V. Lampkins
Lamont Seals
Homer
H. L. Bridges
Wright
Hounia
Country Club
Tlores
Slieveport
Vogue of Large Rug Stronger Than Ever
Forecasts of home decoration trends favor large rugs for the coming year. Interior expert Hope Hammond explains small rugs look patchy, while large rugs with regular lines and bold patterns center attention on the main pieces.
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Hope Hammond
Cue Wormuins
Tli
School Awards For Free Fair Announced At Lincoln Parish
Linco Parish principals met in the chamber of commerce room to approve wheel exhibit prizes for the Lincoln Parish Free Fair on October 14. H. E. Townsend chaired and Miss Lillian O Neal, secretary, outlined awards totaling 100 for high school and 50 for rural displays plus specific first second and third prizes for grade levels from elementary through 11th grade. McKnight to assign exhibit spaces. O Neal to train judges. entries must be school work under teachers guidance.
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Linco Parish
Chamber of Commerce
Roons
Lincoln Parish
H. E. Townsend
Lillian O'Neal
H. L. McHknight
Leahers
Parish tax collection updates and odd notices
Parish officials report the 2981 Lincoln Parish tax roll has been completed and sent to Baton Rouge for state auditing. A Marietta resident recalls roller skating to Miami and back. An apple tree planted 65 years ago by the late Dr Wy Dawson of El Dorado Springs, Missouri still bears fruit. A Chicago resident faces a courtroom-related matter involving a baby cap remark amid broader discussions of attire and symbolism.
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R. RR. Hightower
Lincoln Parish
Baton Rouge
Artin Hath
Marietta
Miami
Bla
Bavk
Wy, Dawson
el Dorado Springs
Gift Day in Ruston Oct 24 to distribute groceries
Ruston merchants stage a Gift Day on Saturday October 24 offering 100 different grocery gifts to fortunate purchasers. Prizes include Creamin Menu items bacon lard baking powder canned fruits coffee and more with each gift valued at a dollar or more. Extra copies of the Ruston Leader will advertise the event and gifts will be shown in a display window urging shoppers to participate.
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Ruston
Itr
Ratston
Rawton
Gill
Una
Muster Day Assembly 125 Faces Rural Dissent
Amid tense Muster Day proceedings in Parish farms, ChaM Dowell of the state experimental station outlined bitters research while local speakers urged caution. Dowell defended the plan as critical, with community members like W. Brewster and RL Teese among those present to discuss the initiative and its local impact.
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Mtr
Lae Occidien
W. Brewster
Tia
Teese
Betlee Uris
Cal
Gb Antiaede
Ty L. Campbedl
Stoediterrteat
Jo Aldshiealy
Former Residents Visit Ruston in Curio of Ties
An item notes visiting former residents in Ruston during May, citing relatives and publicity ties with Louns Buby Tech Nic Institute and Miva. It mentions Kamipe beli as the former Mins Jemine Kendall of Kustuss in a brief, fragmentary report.
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Ruston
May
Cud Mba
Mule
Alia Gbrived
Aluuishay
Foie Campbell
Furmickhs
Louns Buby Technic Institute Igre
Miva
Kamipe Beli
Mins Jemine Kendall
Kustuss
Aid for Cotton Growers Sought Here
A lengthy report from a parish meeting outlines relief plans for cotton farmers, detailing estimated affordability and loan repayment scenarios. The committee cites that 60 percent of borrowers may not meet terms, with many unable to pay a portion of seed and other costs, and urges federal treasury aid to support farmers and stabilize revenue.
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Otto
Eesti
Tuli
Brent Polton
Totishua Sobers
Cons
Washinghiom
Coftan
Tenerii
Tibet
USA
Neal
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Agricultural Committee of Chamber of Commerce
Ruston Fire Department
T. A. Faison
Marbury
BABY
American Legion Auxiliary and Health Unit
Jielae Marion
Chicago
Louisiana
U. S. Fleet
Frank I. Schofield
U. S. S. Texas
Pacific
Admiral Schofield
Jehn W. Chase
Washington
Navy
Towars
Comemitter
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