Robbery Suspects Held After Farmerville Bank Heist
El Dorado police and mayor report several suspects questioned behind closed doors after the Farmerville State Bank robbery at noon. One man arrested earlier. cashier W. W. Porter arrived after midnight. Principal suspect, about 28, not a local, unidentified. Over 50 men scoured swamps and bottom lands for leads.
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Dorado
Farmerville State Bank
Jake Wilson
Hi Dorado
Wilson
W. W. Porter
Farmerville Bank
el Dorado
Union County
Sam L. Barksdal announces candidacy for Ward One judge
Sam L. Barksdal states he has obtained the required certificate of competency from the Court of Appeal Second Circuit of Louisiana and will run for the Municipal Court of Ward One, to fill the seat vacated when Judge Walker moves to the District Judgeship.
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Court of Appeal
Second Circuit of
Louisiana
Ward One
Walker
Bernice Sunday School Class Visits Sick Member
Ernest McClung recovers from appendix operation as his Bernice Sunday School class visits at his bedside led by Mrs. L. T. Porter. After the lesson cake and cream were served, and the group reported a pleasant time and hopes for Ernest’s swift recovery. The Methodist Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. J. Goss’s home with members present and planned next Monday’s meeting.
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Bernice
Ernest McClung
L. T. Porter
Ernest
M.S
Methodist Womans Missionary Society of
J. J. Goss
John Caldwell
Allen Mabry
F. J. Booles
W. Lynn
Robert Driggers
Cecil Tanner
L. P. Moreland
Paul Kirbow
C. Langston
Welch
Cannon Jr Faces New Charge In Church Probe
In Richmond a new charge against Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Church South was filed with Bishop William N. Ainsworth of Birmingham. A 12 bishop investigation is required, with possible suspension until the next general conference. The nature of the charges remains undisclosed.
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Richmond
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church South
William N. Ainsworth
Birmingham
Ala
College of Bishops of
Costen J. Harrell
Harrell
J. T. Martin
J. P. Martin
Abingdon Va
Forrest J. Prettyman
Baltimore
Cannon
Ainsworth
Herreil
Clergyman Returns from Brazil With Bride at Sea
At sea returning to America from Brazil with his bride. Dr. Harrell pastor of the Monument Methodist church here. Dr. Mastin is a retired minister and member of the board of trustees of the Virginia Methodist orphanage.
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America
Brazil
Harrell
Monument Methodist Church
Dr. Mastin
Virginia Methodist Orphanage
West to elect Democrat rule in the West
Washington report says Western voters blame Republican rule for economic depression and favor a Democratic Congress. Representative Ruth Bryan Owen, a Florida Democrat, stated after a six week motor tour that farm prices and unemployment are linked to Republican policy.
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Washington
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Democratic National Committee
Owen
Pick Up Freight Delivery Service To Be Established
New Orleans Sept 22 A store door freight pick up and delivery service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge via the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The line will pick up and deliver less than carload shipments at shipper and consignee doors with special drays moving freight to and from cars in towns along the route.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Consignee
Bulldogs Train for Tiger Battle in Baton Rouge
Louisiana Tech coached by Bohler prepares for a Saturday road game against LSU. Outlook hinges on conditions and reserves, with seven SIAA games ahead. Tech seeks improved depth after last season's 63 to 7 loss, using scrimmages with Pups and freshmen to sharpen the squad before facing the Tigers in the capital.
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Bohler
Louisiana Tech
Tigers
Baton Rouge
Bulldog
Techmien
University
Techmen
Tiger
Tech
Dakota
State U
Pelican State
Bulldogs
Capitol City
Reason fur Heaven and a Man's Lofty Reach
A fragment from a magazine notes a probing phrase about human striving and heaven. The line hints at ambition beyond earthly limits, suggesting a thematic emphasis on aspirational pursuit and spiritual ascent.
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Aumverlean Magazine
Exchange of Sympathy in a Shared Moment
A brief scene shows a woman with a baby and six women with a pet dog sharing mutual sympathy. The mood suggests a communal, empathetic gathering where many express condolences and support for one another during a difficult time.
Class Teams to Be Formed at Polytech
Intra mural basketball launches in October under George M Bohler. All classes will form teams with at least one each and possibly more as enrollment allows. A afternoon practice and game schedule will lead to varsity prep and a season long competition.
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MAC
Tech
George M. Bohler
Bohler
Tech Y. M. C. A
Bohter
Willing to wed any man who aids her family
Little Rock girl Miss Atna Simmons offers herself in marriage to any man who will support her father and eight siblings plus an invalid mother. She says she cannot find work or other help and asks for a suitor who will marry her to aid the family during their burdensome time.
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Little Rock
Ark
Atna Simmons
Miss Simmons
Woman seeks police aid to locate fiancé for marriage bargain
Miss Simmons wrote Acting Police Commissioner John H. Alcock of Chicago asking his help to find a man for marriage. She has not received an answer but says she is waiting and ready to make a matrimonial bargain of it.
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John H. Alcock
Chicago
Miss Simmons
Telegram brings constitutional amendments for this week
A telegram from Hon. J. J. Bailey Secretary of State announced a copy of proposed constitutional amendments was sent for publication this week. Highway policeman A. D. Rice received instructions to pick up the amendments in Alexandria last night and deliver them, arriving about seven this morning after a night on duty.
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J. J. Bailey
A. D. Rice
Alexandria
Mr. Rice
Notice to Bidders for LPI Insurance 1930
Bids due October 22 1930 at 2 p m for fire and tornado insurance on Louisiana Polytechnic Institute buildings and contents Ruston Louisiana. Fire policies under 75 percent co-insurance Tornado under 50 percent co-insurance quoted with Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau rates. Bidder must be authorized to transact in Louisiana. Award for three years starting November 1 1930. Right to reject any or all bids. Signed G W Bond President.
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Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Ruston
Lousiana Rating & Fire Prevention Bureau
Louisiana
$100,000 Bonds Seized in Kansas City Raid
Police killed a man and seized Liberty bonds and money orders valued at over $100,000 in a raid on a safe blowers' rendezvous. Frank Reliser, 37, described as leader, and Mrs. Meds Graham, 37, were arrested. Reliser refused to identify the man shot dead by detectives when resisting arrest at the house.
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Kansas City
Frank Reliser
Meds Graham
Reliser
Measure for Measure Quotation on Value and Labor
A compact quotation underscores Jacks view that a man’s true worth lies in the honest value of his work rather than the virtue of his deceit. It frames labor’s intrinsic merit over falsehood in vocation.
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Lawrence Pearsall Jacks
Third District Court Monday Fines and Sentences
In the September term final session, Judge Stephen D. Pearce presided over three cases. Tommy Williamson white received 60 days and 560 dollar fine for possessing intoxicating liquor, suspended upon payment of 250 dollars plus costs. Fred Skinner colored was fined 26 dollars for disturbing the peace and faces three months in jail if unpaid. Henry Manning colored was convicted of larceny of auto parts with a 100 dollar fine and six months jail if unpaid.
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Third District Court
Stephen D. Pearce
Tommy Williamson
Fred Skinner
Henry Manning
Changsha Traced From Bustling Port To City Of Ruins
Changsha once a major trade port and educational center in Hunan with over half a million residents is now a city of dead and ruins. Eye witness BEB reports charred walls and debris as Chinese refugees recount massacres by communists in Han kow, with officials, educators, bankers, landlords and merchants killed and heads hung outside public buildings. Citizens wearing foreign clothing or long gowns faced execution amid red army slogans.
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Hankow
Changsha
Hunan
Fifth Red Army
Forest Resources Supply Large Per Cent Employment
New Orleans September 22 Revenue from Louisiana forest resources for 1929 reached 154 million dollars, reported by State Forester W. H. Sonderegger. Forty percent of the total employment is linked to forest resources and related industries.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
W. H. Sonderegger
Louisiana Forest Resources and Timber Growth Outlook
A Louisiana state assessment notes a year supply of merchantable hardwood under current production. Mr. Sonderegger cites 17,000,000 acres of forest lands in the state, with most acreage rapidly producing new timber.
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Prodwest
Sordererger
Louisiana
Sonderegger
State Fair to Have Display of Fireworks
Shreveport reports the 1930 Louisiana State Fair opening October 25 will feature nightly fireworks in front of the grandstand with elaborate pyrotechnic settings and scenes. The program also includes rodeo stampede with cowgirls and cowboys, band concerts, Gladway shows, a Winter Garden Revue, circus acts, football games on November 1 and October 25, and various amusements as part of the fair entertainment.
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Shreveport
WCTU to Run Dry Governor Candidate If GOP Goes Wet
Syracuse announces the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will nominate a dry candidate for governor this fall if the Republican party adopts a wet platform or nominates a wet candidate. State president Mrs. D Leigh Colvin spoke after a conference of county workers.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Republican Party
D. Leigh Colvin
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Sam L. Barksdald
Cannon, Jr
Polytech
G. W. Bond
Lwd & W
Ruston State Bank & Trust Company
Third District
Business and Professional Directory
Ruston Creamery
Bervick
the State Life Insurance CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. E. Owen
Ruston, LA
J. E. Crawford, M. D
James
8. R. Clay
Optometrist
DR. L. F. Green
James Building
Ellis Bailey
W.P. Simpson
Gam Blaushild
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