Lincoln Parish Delegation to Monroe Meeting Planned
Lincoln Parish officials and business leaders prepare to attend a state-wide meeting in Monroe Monday morning. A delegation from Ruston Chamber of Commerce includes H. L. McKnight, Add Thompson, A. H. Henderson, S. J. Heard, John Boddie, Mack Cook, Bob Sherrard, F. G. Kelly, L. Gahagan, and F. G. Price to support the Long plan for a year long holiday for cotton growing states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Add’ Thompson
Ile
Lincoln Parish
Tihe South
Chowire
Shreveport
Miorden
J. E. Burt
W. B. Hodges
A. G. Gayle
J. M
B. Artis
R. T. Douglas
Ruslon Chamber“Of Commerce
Monroe
H. L. McKnight
Add Thompson
A. H. Henderson
S. J. Heard
John Boddie
Mack Cook
Bob Sherrard
F. G. Kelly
L. ©. Gahagan
F. G. Price
Cow Exchange Organized for Lincoln Parish
The Ruston Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee has organized a Dairy Cow Exchange to help local dairymen trade cattle with no operation charges. Records will be kept at the Chamber office in the James Building and blanks are available at the Chamber, Ruston Creamery, and Milk Plant. Committee members include Frank Price, E D McCallum, R L Reese, A H Henderson, Dy H N Harper, T Calentindér, J A Shealy, Jack Riser, John J Hottie, and W A Sanderson.
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Lincoln Parish
Agricultural Committee
Ruston
Chamber of Commerce
Ruston Creamery
The
Frank Price
E. D. McCallum
R. L. Reese
A. H. Henderson
Dy, H. N. Harper
T. Calentindér
J. A. Shealy
Jack Riser
John J. Hotdie
W. A. Sanderson
Parish Man Found Dead In Ruston Home
Jamies Price Tomlinson 69 was found dead in his bed Tuesday 5 o clock at his son G G Tomlinsons southeast of Ruston. Coroner says he had been dead for hours. Lifelong Lincoln Parish resident and Ruston figure died after a Methodist service at Wesley Chapel. Survived by two sons G G Tomlinson and J P Tomlinson and three daughters. Honorary pallbearers listed with a local church context. Active pallbearers named among community figures.
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Jamies Price Tomlinson
G. G. Tomlinson
Ruston
Tomlinson
Lincoln Parish
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
G. &. Tomlinson
J. P. Tomlinson
J. B. Moncrief
San Angels
Lexas
Tyey Seif
Jonesboro
W. B. Willhite
Clay
M. E. Terri
FL S. Vrica
A. E. Stinson
Hart Riser
John Gullatt
Maz Brader
Jim Riser
John Graham
Panteate
J. W. Nelson
Hal Posey
L. G. Graham
Charles Gullatt
Hush Riser
Jack Riser
Adam Riser
San Gut- Jath
Ruston Fire Department Modern Equipment in Use
Ruston Fire Department operates motorized equipment including Seagrave and American LaFrance pumpers and a booster tank with 499 gallon capacity. The 1926 building includes dormitory and facilities. Chief J H Jones pond and Chief O K Davis lead a seven-year-old truck, with five regular men on duty. Mayor Charles G Gayne backs the department as it sponsors the State Fire College and sent delegates to Baton Rouge.
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Ruston
Seagrave
Jin Mabry
David Cooper
AML
Tien
Albert Colvin
Frank Price
L. B. Breed
Pat Hammett
Davis
Charles GC. Gayne
State Fire College
Baton Rouge
Aged resident dies Sunday in Ruston home
Thomas Ashley Faison 62 died at his home on West Georgia Avenue after long Ruston residence and a career as a contractor He is survived by his wife a daughter Jessie and a son Robert all of Ruston Funeral services were held the following day under Rev W J Bolu Pallbearers were Eddie Evans W A Garr F B Willis Silas Hal Posey and J C Ritchie The Lincoln Parish Fair plans include a Baby Clinic sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and Public Health Unit to offer free examinations and care guidance for children with literature on childcare to be distributed Mrs J B Staples directing efforts says the clinic aims for comfortable quarters and a noncompetitive atmosphere not a baby show
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Thomas Ashley Faison
West Georgia Ave
Ruston
Faison
Jessie Faison
Robert Faison
W. J. Bolu
First Baptist Church
Eddie Evans
W. A. Garr
F. B. Willis
T. Les- Silas
Hal Posey
J. C. Ritchie
American Legion Auxiliary
Cnit
Lincoln Parish
J. B. Staples
Haynesville to Host Firemen's Meet This Week
Haynesville. Sept 21. Reports say the state firemen's convention will be the most attended since its 26 year origin. J McMachern, head of the Haynesville fire department, leads plans with hour by hour entertainment for three days. Over 300 delegates booked for hotels with tunes by Monroe Balts and Magholla Boys Band. Speakers include S J Flores, Frank Roddy, and mayors from Alexandria Homer Minden Houma. Banquets Thursday and Friday nights, plus a dance at the Country Club. A Saturday chicken barbecue honors Chief Flores.
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Haynesville
J. ©. McMachern
Monroe
Magholia Boys
Minden Boys
Willie
S.J. Flores
Shreveport
Frank Roddy
Shiel Neff
Alexandria
Evans
New Orleans
Chirnf Broggan
Baton Rouge
Lincoln Parish Free Fair awards set for school exhibits
At a principals meeting the Lincoln Parish Free Fair announced awards for school exhibits. H B Townsend chaired. Miss Gillian O Neal secretary. High school awards total 100 dollars and rural awards 50 dollars, with prize levels across elementary and high school grades.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Parish
Auveting
H. BE. Townsend
Gillian O'Neal
Wil
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H. L. McKnight
Lillian O'Neal
Niles
Marbury Drug Store Free Ice Cream Party
More than 1490 guests attended a Tuesday afternoon ice cream party at Marbury Drug Store from 3 to 5 pm. The shop was decorated with gold and red baskets, John B. Kendall welcomed guests, and souvenirs were given. Music by Mrs. Bruce Campbell of Mobile entertained attendees including Miss Jennie Kendall.
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Marbury Drug
John B. Kendall
Bruce] Campbel
Mobile. Ale
Ruston
Jennie Kendall
Chamber welcomes back Miss Mernight from southern trip
Miss Beraadine Mernight returns to duties at the Chamber of Commerce after a two week tour of the south. Her travels covered parts of the state as well as Texas and New Mexico.
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Beraadine Mernight
Chamber of Commerce
South
Texas
New Mexico
Vogue of Large Rug Stronger Than Ever
Forecasts of home decoration trends for the coming year emphasize larger rugs. Interior expert Hope Hammond notes small rugs on floats disrupt lines and distract from main objects, while bold, large and quietly toned carpets become base for vigorous patterns.
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Hope Hammond
Parish tax roll completed and sent for audit
R. R. Hightower announces the 1931 parish tax roll for Linvaly Parish has been completed and forwarded to Baton Rouge for auditing by state auditor Arthur Hall of Marietta. A separate note mentions a long journey to Miami and back and an apple tree planted 65 years ago by the late Dr. W. Daweot of El Dorado Springs, Missouri still bearing fruit.
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R. R. Hightower
Linvaly Parish
Baton Rouge
Arthur Hall
Marietta
Miami
Fla
Dr. W. &, Daweot
el Dorado Springs, Mo
Gift Day in Ruston Oct 24 Aids Cost of Living
Ruston merchants plan Gift Day on Saturday October 24 featuring 100 gifts of groceries and household items. Details will be listed next week in the Daily and Ruston Leader. Extra copies of the Ruston Leader will be distributed in the trade territory to promote the event.
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Ruston
Daily
Ruston Leader
Muster Day Assembly 125 in Lincoln Parish
A Thursday afternoon muster day gathering drew 148 farmers as the farm bureau began its campaign. Director C T Dowell of the state experiment station urged local business and farmers to unite, arguing organization strengthens individual effort. Other speakers included W W Brewster, L Reese, Miss Louise Russell, Fr L Campbell, J A Shealy, and T Alexander from the parish bureau.
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Lincoln Parish
Farm Bureau
C. T. Dowell
State Experiment Station
Dowell
Fun Bureau
W. W Brewster
Ineat Bureau
L. Reese
Tech
Louise ‘Srussell
Antioch
Fr. L. Campbell
J. A. Shealy
Parish
T.2. Alexander
Former Ruston Resident Visitors Bring Memories
Mr and Mrs B P Campbell of Mobile Alabama arrived Monday visiting their former home in Ruston. Campbell formerly directed publicity for Louisiana Polytechnic Institute here and Mrs Campbell was the former Miss Jennie Ixenaont of Ruston.
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B. P. Campbell
Mobile
Ala
Campbell
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Cammpbell
Jennie Lixenaont
Ruston
Aid for Cotton Growers Sought by Local Committee
A local committee reports that only 60 percent of seed loans can be repaid in cash or notes, while 40 percent owe enough to cover about 75 percent of debt. It warns tenants and landowners face severe winter hardship with little funds for clothing shoes or schooling, urging federal aid and treasury appropriations to ease the crisis.
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Louisiana
Washington
Romainee
Theva
Teva
Hirst
Lille
Ops Brown
Lemudl
Ntl
Citiren
Drouth
Finner
Auric Culture
Asa
Federal Treasury
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