The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 1

SERVING RAYVILLE AND RICHLAND PARISH ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT LIBERT AS ET NAT ALE SOLUM VOLUME LXVIII. RAYVILLE, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 20th, 1936. NUMBER 19. Bonus Paid Here Without Any Rush President Green of Federal Land Bank Explains Policy of Bank On Foreclosures Leche Gives Details of Luxury Tax Plan RESOLUTIONS of Bar Association Commending Sheriff A. A.

Abell and His Force Upon Their Retirement PRESIDENT SIGNS OVERTON BILL TO CONTROL FLOODS Sheriff Jones Takes Oath of Office Here Last Tuesday Morning Hon. J. Foster Jones, newly elected Sheriff of Richland parish, took the oath and took over the business of the office on last Monday morning. As forecasted in last week's issue of The Beacon-News the following were POLITICAL PEACE ASSAILEDBY NOE Gilbert Resolution Thanking Leche for Texas Trip Flayed By Senator from Monroe Whereas, the Honorable A. A.

Abell and his corps of deputies are this date completing their term of office, and Whereas Sheriff Abell has served this parish and attended upon this Court for the past twelve years, and Whereas, Deputies Roy Binion, W. Oliver Boughton and Lasley J. Downes have rendered conspicuous and outstanding service in their respective capacities, and Whereas, the Court and Members of the Fifth District Bar Association of the Rayville Bar deeply appreciate the I Governor Cites Exemptions Provided for Needy and Farmers EATON ROUGE, June 17. Governor Leche today confirmed the report that the administration had abandon- ed its original revenue-raising program and would substitute in its stead a "luxury tax" of two per cent by amending the general sales tax biil offered by Representative George T. Norton of Claiborne parish.

The Norton bill will be brought before the committee on ways and means tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock and will be amended to conform to the plans of the administration. "The 'luxury tax' plan has met with widespread approval," said Governor Leche. "It assures the financing of the entire social security program and guarantees to the aged and needy of the state complete relief under the terms of the social security program. "Our representatives may now be services rendered by these officers and Upon assuming the job of peace of-feel that some public recognition ficer and tax collector for Richland should be given therefor, now I parish Sheriff Jones asks the cooper- The cx-service men received their bonus money and bonds this week without experiencing any rush and having to wait long to be waited on at the various postof ices. The bonus payment came in bonds or ae- nominations, with a check for the odd amount less than $50.00.

The recipients of the bonus have the i privilege of returning their bonds to New Orleans and receiving in return I therefor a check for the same amount, i It i3 thought the majority of the ex-j service men will convert their bonds into cash. The reaction in business is being felt already, but it will not be felt in all lines of business until the checks come back in exchange for the bonds returned. Ferry Tolls Bill of Senator Gilbert Is Passed By Senate Senate Bill 31, by Senator H. W. Gilbert, of the 32nd Senatorial District, composed of the Parishes of Richland, Franklin and Catahoula, authorizing the Louisiana Public Service Commission to fix and regulate ferry tolls, except in Orleans parish, passed the Senate this week by a vote of 30 to 7.

It now goes to the House for considera- tion. Kiwanis Celebrates Flag: Day The luncheon of the Rayville Ki wanis Club on last Wednesday was featured by a flag day program, led by "Leader" Jones, chairman of the committee on Boys and Girls, who introduced "Fessor" Hull to make the talk on "Flag Day." The speaker called attention to the anniversary of the American nag. which was designed and adopted prac- UM'V He gave a most interesting history of flags, what they stood for among the I tribes and nations of the world, howl Be it Resolved by the Fifth District Court and Members of the Rayville Bar, That Sheriff Abell and Deputies Roy Binion, W. Oliver Boughton and Lasley J. Downes be and they are hereby tendered the sincere thanks and appreciation of this Court and Members of the Bar for the splendid services rendered during their tenure ef office; that their high calibre of efficiency, their courteous cooperation deeply and sincerely appreciated, and due public recognition is hereby acJ public recognition is hereby corded them for such services.

Be it further Resolved, That able to return to their people and tell jn all matters in connection with the them that old age pensions and other pr0per administration of the affairs relief provided under the social se- cf the Court and the high type of pub-cui ity program is a fact and not a jjc service rendered at all times, are the Court and Members of the Bar recall with saddened hearts the did service rendered by the late Eldred '3 our own "Old Glory" came into being, method yet devised and assures suc-and concluded a well-prepared and in-1 cess the enUre soclal security pro- sworn in as deputies: Neville F. Ward. former deputy clerk of court, as chief deputy; T. Clayton Grafton, planter of Dunn and recent candidate for sheriff, as field deputy; and J. M.

Lane, former marshal of the town of Delhi, as field deputy. The new officials have been busy receiving the congratulations of their friends ever since taking charge of the office. ation of all the people in an effort to render to the people the high order of service which he hopes to give. He wants to serve all the people faithfully and satisfactorily, and invites friendly advice and helpful assistance. Drouth Doing- Much Harm in This Section The drouth which has held this section in its thoes for several weeks snows no or a let UP- Un several occasions clouds have gathered to give some nopes oi a rain to DreaK tne long dry spell, but as yet no relief has -J 4.

i a paea of Picture, and the young corn UP a strmS every "a-j. vunuii iiaa ijuii giuwuig, auu while considered a dry weather plant, is snowing tne neeu oi moisture, ana me yieia win De greariy reaucea on mis crop unless rain comes within a snort time. Truck of all kinds, peas, beans and all kinds of crops are burning up, and pastures are being rendered useless. The latest weather reports hold out no hopes of relief, continued fair weather being predicted for this part of the state. The New Deal" Rev.

Harry L. Walton will preach on the words of our Divine Lord. A new commandment give I unto you. No Christian who is in doubt as to what is Lord requires of him should fail to hear this sermon. All are invited.

Miss Fournet Gives Food Preservation Demonstration To Parish 4-H Club Leaders On Thursday. June 11th, at the nra rtman nt Tia Pan r-1 TTairra Miss TrAiia vonrnet stt vrA Preservation Specialist, gave an inter- esting and educational lecture and demonstration on the canning of fruits, using the water bath method. This was the first of a series of four unnunsiniuuns. ne purpose oi me meetings is to train leaders from the various communities of Richland par isn. inese leaders, in turn, will train the 4-H Club members in their respective communities.

Miss Fournet has divided her instruction into four parts: 1. Canning requirements for 4-H Club girls. (a) Requirements. (b) Principles involved. (c) Demonstration.

(1) Making a water bath processor. (2) Canning fruits using water bath method. 2. Canning Tomatoes. (a) Principles involved.

(b) Demonstration: Canning tomatoes and tomato products. 3. Canning with pressure. (a) Advantages of using pressure. (b) Mechanics of canning adjusting, caring for, regulating equipment (c) Use of jars and cans in pressure cooker.

(d) Demonstration: Canning a non-: acid vegetable in jar and tin, using pressure cooker. 4. Standards. (a) Quality, uniformity and size of product (b) Kind and size container for product (c) Rules for 4-H canning contests. (d) Demonstration: Grading products and selecting exhibits.

The last three meetings will be held at Miss Pearl Le Fevre's apartment on July 7th, 8th and 17th, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. On July 23rd Achievement Day will be held for the 4-H Club members who have been doing food preservation work. The exhibits will be scored; and the winner will receive a trip to the State Short Course to be held In Baton Rouge. Birthday Dinner Warren Hunt HI celebrated his sev enth birthday with a dinner in honor of his cousins.

Gloria and Patricia Stevens, of New Orleans: Toma Wil-1 I BATON ROUGE. June 15. A Outer attack DV former Governor James A. Noe on the political "peace" eierctea Detween the state and federal administrations, was crushed by the Louisiana senate tonicrht under a thumping vote endorsine the nolicles of Governor Richard W. Leche.

The former governor's attack was focused on a resolution thanking Gov ernor Leche for taking the legislature to Texas last week end to visit the Centennial and hear President Roose velt speak. Following the president's address the legislature, sitting in formal session in the Centennial cotton bowl, adopted unanimously a resolution pledging Louisiana to the Roosevelt column in the November election. No sooner had tonight's resolution, offered by Senator H. W. Gilbert of Wisner, reached the secretary's desk than Senator Noe opened his attack.

He struck boldly at the state ad ministration for sponsoring the Texas trip and adopting the resolution laud-1 lng the president Rushing to the defense of Governor Leche were a dozen senators who criticized their colleague as what they described as "an effort to seek public! ty by rattling the bones of the late Huey P. Long." After the oratory had subsided, the senate voted to adopt the resolution, 34 to 1, Senator Noe casting the only adverse ballot. The resolution follows: "Be It resolved by the senate of the State of Louisiana, that Governor Richard W. Leche, governor of the State of Louisiana, has made it possl ble for this body to attend the Center nlal Exposition at Dallas, Texas, to gether with the membership of the house of representatives, and "Whereas it is the sense of this senate that we thank our good governor for the opportunity afforded us to at tend one of the greatest expositions of all times, marking the anniversary of the birth of the State of Texas, now "Be It, therefore, Resolved, that this senate as a body tenders its deep ap preciation to our governor for his magnanimousness and we hereby pro claim our entire stay in Dallas, Texas, as one of the most pleasant and beneficial in our experience; that we also deeply appreciate the emblem indicating our initiation Into the order of the "Steers of Texas." "Be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent our governor, that same be spread upon the Journal of the senate and that a copy thereof be given the press." Senators Ernest S. Clements of Oberlin, Clarence A.

Lorio of Baton Rouge, II. C. Richardson of Franklin- ton. Harvev Peltier of Thidodaux. and Wilbur Kramer of Franklin, were among those who angrily voiced their displeasure over Senator Noe opposition to the Gilbert resolution.

They vigorously disclaimed that the resolution in any wise reflected on the late Senator Long, as charged by Senator Noe, and countered with the assertion that had the senator been living he would have counseled its adoption. In addition, the administration defenders said, had the late senator been living he, himself, would have headed the Louisiana delegation to Texas, "whether the president was there or not." Most pointed and caustic of the speeches answering the Monroe senator's attack was that of Senator Peltier, administration floor leader, who said "Senator Gilbert proposes a simple resolution, which I think is fitting and proper. It merely thanks our governor for his Invitation and the trip to Texas, for which a majority of the legislature is grateful, "We did not expect Senator Noe to vote for this resolution. "I think the people of the state will reap benefits from this trip for a long time to come and I cannot unaerstana why any member of the senate should bo far forget himself as to bring up the name of Senator Long every time he gets an opportunity to get his name in the newspapers, or for politics." BUCKNEB AUXILIARY Buckner W. M.

S. met with Mrs. F. B. Hatch on Monday afternoon, June 15th -Mrs.

Richard Hatch gave our devo- tlosval from a book of devotions by Oosten J. Harrell. v- Mr. C. Noble Hatch sang "Deep In XTv Heart." xf Hatch and Miss Carrie Hatch discussed the topic, "Church! Members and Disadvantaged Com-! munities" telling of many -ways church members can and sometimes a.

I (We are in receipt of the following communication from President E. B. Green, of the Federal Land Bank of New Orleans, with request for publication:) The House of Representatives of Louisiana on May 18th, with the eon- i riirrpnpA nf fhf Senate nn Mv 21sr passed certain resolutions condemning the policy of the Federal Land Bank with reference to foreclosure of mort- i gages by it in the state of Louisiana as beine: i 1. Adverse to the wishes of the President of the United States and the jintent and purposes of Congress; 2- This Policy being evidenced by un Jusl ana rumiess ioreciosures, (a) in certain parishes and localities where there are possibilities of poten-tlon gas and oil development; and (b) against old resident citizens, who with their forebears have been the backbone and sinew of the country, and against representatives of a new and fine citizenry of the state. 3.

To the effect that the appropriations made by Congress for the aid of distressed farmers have not been used for the purposes intended by Congress, but, on the contrary, used by the Federal Land Bank for the purpose of making more money, creating more niSn salaried jobs and creating more moniea potentates; ana ror tne Dene fit of corporate interests and not the common people. This resolution memorialized the Congress of the United States to: 1. Immediately take proper steps to have these abuses corrected; 2. The Louisiana delegation in Congress to use every means in its power to bring pressure on Congress to cor rect the evils and have properties un justly taken from the owners restored to them; and 3. That Congress pass all necessary moratoriums and mandatory acts to govern the Federal Land Bank, with proper restrictions as to the use of government funds and proper safe guards for the sovereign people.

This resolution has only recently come to my notice and I am glad of the opportunity which it affords for me to address this message to the members of the Legislature, presenting some pertinent facts with reference to the foreclosure policy of and its administration by the Federal Land Bank. It is not the policy of the bank to foreclose where the farmer (1) is doing his honest best; (2) is applying the proceeds of pro duction over and above necessary liv ing expenses and operating costs to the payment of primary obligations; (3) is taking proper care of the property; and (4) has the capacity to work his way out of a reasonable burden of debt under normal conditions. This policy is adhered to as far as it is possible and is only subject to hu man error, to which we are all subject. To make a foreclosure policy, or tne administration thereof, more liberal would not De treating rainy witn tne thousands of farmers in our state, who, through the national farm loan associations and otherwise, own capital stock in the bank. Neither would a more liberal policy, or the administration thereof, be fair to the many thousands of farmers in our state, suf- fering under the same depressed eco nomic conditions, who have recognized this policy as being fair and just and set themselves to the task of living up to their corresponding obligations and have made their debts to the bank current.

Nor could we expect to carry out the purpose of Congress to preserve the bank as a permanent institution, to be operated on a sound basis, for future service to the farmers, should we administer it as a temporary agency. We may have in the future another breakdown of farm credit as we have had in the past. To carry out the purposes of Congress, we think that this policy is not only sound, but it should be administered to all alike as far as it is humanly possible to do it It is to me tragic that so many of the oldest, best and more prominent of our citizens leaders in the community who have been the backbone and sinew of our state, have found themselves engulfed in a cataclysm of debt to such an extent that their situation appeared to them as hopeless. It is pathetic that many have not recognized the mutual obligations found in the above policy. There are many who have revived hopes due to possibilities of potential gas and oil development.

We have been gratified to know that a great many of our borrowers in the state of Louisiana, who carried on with a recognition of the mutual responsibilities as in our foreclosure policy and obtained extensions and forbear- ances, have been able to reap a re ward and save their homes, and. hence, the value to them of mineral possibilities, but in the administration of this policy we do not think that it mutual responsioimie. and at the same time pin their faith and renewed hope to the possibilities of oil and gas without a fair accounting to the Federal Land Bank with respect to the mortgaged premises. We should administer our policy to all alike. Your representatives in Congress have made provisions: 1.

For substantial REDUCTION OF INTEREST on all loans, both old and new. 2. Making it possible for the bank to grant to its worthy borrowers EXTENSIONS of their past due debts. If the borrower can pay. Congress has not given us the right to extend.

3. Giving to the borrower the privilege of having the principal portion of any installment due to the bank prior to July 1, 1938. (on loans outstanding on June 3. 1935) DEFERRED, provided the borrower is not otherwise in default. In addition to the above.

Congress has also made it possible for the farmer to have an increased income from his farm, thereby increasing his ability to meet his farm debt. It will also be of interest to you to know that the Federal Land Bank does not lend government money. It obtains its funds by the sale of its bonds to investors. It was necessary to protect the investors and the credit of the institution for Congress to make appropriations in order to permit the reduction of interest, the granting of extensions and deferments, as above mentioned- The Federal Land Bank nillio aa a rionntv Sheriff nf this Parish the administration of Sheriff Abell; that we deplore his untimely death and respectfully tender our sincere sympathy to his widow and family, Be it further Resolved, That the Court and Members of the Bar hereby extend to Sheriff Abell, Depu ties Binion. Boughton and Downes, their very best wishes for their future happiness and success.

Be it further Resolved, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Court and that copies of same be served upon Sheriff Abell and Deputies Binion, Boughton and Downes. A Card Upon retiring from the office of snerui oi nicnianu ranaii, which me v. the past twelve year's: wish to this means to express express my sincere appreciation for the many favors extended to me while serving as your peace officer and tax collector. I deeply appreciate the honors you conferred on me and the confidence you reposed in me. At this time I wish to assure the people of the parish that I am still at their service whenever they feel that Uhey may use me for the public bene fit; and I wish to assure my successor in office and his corps of deputies that I shall always hold myself ready to assist them and cooperate with them in every way possible and they have my heartiest and sincerest good wishes for a successful administration of the sheriff's office.

A. A. ABELL House Committee On Cattle Dipping: to Hold Hearing: in Rayville We are in receipt of a letter from Mr. T. J.

Coenen, Representative of Richland parish, and chairman of the committee appointed by the Legislature to investigate the cattle, horse and mule dipping situation in Richland parish, stating that this committee will hold this investigation at the court house, in Rayville, on Saurday, June 20th, at 9 a. m. This committee is composed of Representatives T. J. Coenen, W.

H. Todd and C. B. Hathorn. An invitation is extended by the committee to everyone having any complaint to attend this meeting.

Library Notes Books mended by the girls working on the library projects were exhibited Friday and Saturday in the Ouachita Parish School auditorium in Monroe. All projects of the Fifth District participated in this rally and "Achievement Day." The books displayed showed the different steps in mending and the finished book. A request has come from Buckner for a branch to be placed in the store at that place. This will be arranged as soon as possiDie. mis Drancn win be farther from the central library than any other.

The circulation has fallen off considerably since school closed because so many children from the rural dis tricts cannot come to the library in the summer. It ia honed In time to j. W. Summerlin Gives Statement On Great Work Accomplished WASHINGTON, June 10. Completion of the $700,000,000 flood control works for protection of the lower Mississippi valley was authorized today by President Roosevelt's signing the Overton bill.

The measure authorizes appropria tion of $272,000,000 for completion of the huge control program begun under the 192S flood control act, enacted af ter the most disastrous flood in the valley's history the year before. The final act making the bill a law climaxed six months' efforts on the part of the Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas delegations, led by Senators John H. Overton of Louisiana, and Joe T. Robinson, the minority leader, to obtain congressional approval of the program. The measure provides for construction of three huge floodways the Eu-dora in Arkansas, and the West At- wie eSl chafa aya and Morganza floodways in cic ucaigiitu uy army engineers to carry speedily to thA rulf rf -C aviAn ontLlna nf nv VTh.

of an uper floods. Besides, it authorizes construction of isrcji icavivuifa uu wie lazoo river 111 Mississippi, and one reservoir on the rancis, in ATKansas. Various levees also were provided for The measure was drafted by representatives of the three states most interested prior to the beginning of the present session of congress. Senator Overton Makes Statement A formal statement issued by Senator Overton at Washington read in part as follows: "The execution of the flood control works contemplated by the Overton act will cause the expenditure by the federal government in Louisiana alone of the estimated sum of $181,100,000 during the next six years. The Overton act authorizes the ap- nrnnriatinn rt flflft Win unexiended balance -o-h- available for flood control in the lower Mississippi valley and, therefore, over $300,000,000 will be spent in the lower valley under the provisions of the act.

"The flood control act of May 15. 1928, required, according- to the view i of the secretary of war and the United engineers, that the states flowage rights for the floodways. Sen- 'or 3 act explicitly requires thet federal government to purchase on.ly wage rights but all levee. rtt way ud other ease- "le OI Ilooa" nin5rn, -JL "ernment IS fin If! instance, in the West Atchafalaya Floodway, they were barred by the six-year limitation of the Tucker act. Payment therefor is now expressly provided by the Overton act "The flood control act of 1928 required the local interests to provide all drainage intercepted by the flood-way levees.

The Overton act requires the federal government to provide all drainage made necessary by the flood-ways. "The Overton act allocates $3,000,000 to be expended in the construction of roads along the stretches of levee that are otherwise inaccessible by road. "In addition to the $272,000,000. a $15,000,000 emergency fund is authorized to be used on the tributaries of the Missisippi river within the discretion of the chief of engineers. "When this work will have been completed." said Senator Overton, "it will represent th preafest mHnaorin- V.

piujeci in uie msiory or me world. J. W. Summerlin Makes Statement The following statement was made by J. W.

Summerlin, President of the Tensas Basin Levee Board, with reference to the adoption of the Overton flod control bill: "The bill culminates a long, hard-fought battle waged by the people of this district against the destructive Jadwin fuse-plug Boeuf Basin flood-way as provided for under the Act of i abandoned and eliminated by subsU- rrv- ana IRth IhlO luuug wiereiur me iuaora riooaway as provided for In the Overton flood control bill and which causes the people of this district a great deal of satisfaction in being relieved of that great burden imposed upon them. The mere fact of the law declaring the Boeuf Basin as a floodway deprived the people living therein of many rights and privileges in Improving their property, selling their land for anything like the value or obtaining loans on their property, caused them auxiety and uncertainty as to what their fate would be as a result of be payment for flowage rights through me isoeur iiastn, however the Supreme Court of the United States did decree Vl n.A,ra A I vuc-k (UTciuuiciti couia not lane private property for public use without paying just compensation, but that the payment therefor would have to be made after the damage occurred. However, the government engineers several years ago agreed among themselves not to attempt any further ef- I fort to use the Boeuf Basin floodway and it was upon the recommendation of Gen. Edwin Markham, U. S.

Chief Engineer, that the Eudora floodway was substituted in lieu of the Boeuf Basin floodway, upon the recommendation of an engineering report which approved that change about two years ago, which was done as an economical as well as an engineering proposition. "The Overton bill carries with it an authorized appropriation of and with reference to Northeast Louisiana, provides for the Eudora floodway at a cost of something like (0atlnu4. on paa 6) theory. Some states have adopted the social security program but have fail- ed to find ways and means to provide for the financing of the program. Louisiana will not fail but will provide sufficient money through the 'luxury "Most Equitable Method" "Through the medium of the 'luxury tax' the poor and destitute people who are in need of the relief will not be called unon to tav anvthine- towards tho finanrinc nf the nlan The nnor man snii thi farmer ia thomiiphlv nro- tected and the funds will be raised among the middle class and very rich peopie who can afford to contribute to the fund to provide for the poor and needv "The plan is the most equitable Sram All articles of clothing selling be low $3 will not be taxed.

"This means that the poor man can buy shoes and clothing for himself and family without being subjected to the two per cent taxation," said the governor. At first we intended to exempt only clothes, but this would mean tne Por man and farmer would have to pay on wearing apparel lor his all things which are now Wf ZJ T.Tll legislature, such as gasoline, electric power, soft drinks, insurance miums, etc. pre- Food Exemptions All foods such as bread, meat, fresh fish, vegetables, brans, meal, flour, sugar, coffee, tea, rice, potatoes and staples will be exempted. Canned goods will not be exempt The bill will also eexmpt farm implements, livestock, feeds, fertilizers and hand tools of all kinds, the governor explaining that it is the purpose to exempt everything that the "poor man eats, wears or uses." He said the proposed tax on cosmetics and confectionery would be abandoned. "How much will be tax on soft drinks be reduced?" he was asked.

"To such an amount to allow it to be absorbed by the manufacturers," the governor replied. "It will not be a consumer's tax." "How about the lubricating oil tax?" he was then asked. "The lubricating oil tax is not part of the social security program," he said. "It is dedicated for the purpose of maintaining roads and highways." Allocation of Tax According to the governor, one-fourth of the 'luxury tax" collected will be dedicated to the homestead exemptions in order to raise the homestead exemption to the full amount of $2,000 as allowed under the law. Five-eighths of the tax will be dedicated to the old age pensions and the social security program and one-eighth to the state hospital board, which is being created by the present legislature to provide charity beds in hospitals throughout the state.

The governor would not venture an estimate of the proposed "luxury tax" yield, but unofficial estimates placed the amount in the neighborhood of $5,000,000. Governor Leche decided to carry through the 'radical change in his revenue program after holding conferences throughout yesterday and last night with representatives from all sections of the state. "I think this tax will work a hardship on no one," he said. BESS LAKE Mr. and Mrs.

W. O. Walters and Mr. Walters' sister, the former Miss Rachel Walters, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs.

Elvie Hales Friday. Mrs. H. C. Williams entertained the Bess Lake H.

D. Club Friday. Mesdames A. A. Hales, Myrtis Hales, L.

Walters, Otto Walters, Leon Hanson, George Bradford, H. C. Maynor visited Mrs. Dewey Gill Friday afternoon. She was recouperating In the home of Mr.

and Mrs. H. C. Rushing from having her teeth extracted. Mr.

Wiley Free, Jr was at home over the week end. Messrs. Huey Jackson, Vernon Free, S. H. Free, C.

E. Free, eGo. Bradford, Lige Free and Wiley Free, Jr, were among the Rayville visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

Dorson Free, Mr. Ver-Bnon Free, Mr. and Mrs. Huey Jackson and Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Hutenaul enjoyed an ice cream supper in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Free Saturday night, Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. Bradford and family were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R.

C. Bradford and family Sunday. Leon Free enjoyed the singing convention at Dunn Sunday. Mrs. Warren II aire is visiting her mother this week.

Mr. H. W. Free and Lamar were visitors of the Glass Blacksmith shop at Mangham Wednesday. REPORTER FOR SALE Rough LUMBER, CI IAS.

B. GIBBS, Phone 48-W, RayvUle La. structive talk on our flag with a beau- tlful peroration to the old flag. H. A.

Mangham made a four minutes' talk on the Overton Bill, which has recently become a national law by the signature of the President. He outlined briefly the location of the Eudora floodway, which eliminates the ij r- i old proposed Boeuf floodway, gave fig- nLJS k1 1' 7.JZT est. eiigixieei nig icai evci aitcuipicu IT TP trHlii" crnvA a talk on" the nresent session of the Lou- isiana Legislature, dwelling particular- ly on the recent trip of that body to the Texas Centennial at Dallas, and what it meant to the state. The delightful luncheon was pre pared and served by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church. Turtle and Hare? We clipped the following news story from "The Stroller" of The Shreveport Times in a recent issue of that paper, which will be of much interest to the home friends of our gallant only surviving Confederate soldier of Richland parish: D.

C. KER, 89-year-old Confederate Veteran, Mangham, who was with JOHNSON when he surrendered, stood along the side-lines at the Wash-ington-Youree hotel early Saturday, when his fellow veterans and visitors to the reunion began returning home. But when MISS LUCY CONSTANT opened the airline ticket office for the day, he was waiting with fare in hand for a ticket to Monroe his first flight Forty-four minutes later he landed in Monroe far ahead of those who left him behind. is a cooperative institution and the profits which it makes are required to be aid to the borrowers, who own its capital stock. The salary paid to each officer and employee is regulated, controlled and supervised directly thru the Acts of Congress.

The Federal Land Bank has been compelled to foreclose on many of its mortgages. In no single case that has come to my knowledge has the bank foreclosed a borrower where he has complied with the conditions stated in the above foreclosure policy. In the administration of the purposes of Congress by this bank, if we undertake to foreclose a mortgage contrary to the policies stated herein. I would deem it a personal favor if you would call it to my attention and to this end I trust that you will either write to me personally or come in person to the bank and discuss any case in which you are Interested and feel that this policy is deviated from. I could not conclude this message to you without calling your attention to one evil that exists, which has a very definite bearing on our foreclosures, and that is this: there have been many farmers who have lost their farms by foreclosure, who were laboring under the impression either that Congress had fully cared for their obligations to the bank or else would do so; entirely too many of our present borrowers are laboring under the same impression.

They have been led into the false hope that they could retain their farms as a matter of right, regardless of any corresponding duty on their part. The foreclosure policy above mentioned is a workable sensible moratorium law. The state moratorium laws and the amendments to the bankruptcy act are all predicated for their enforcement on the theory that the borrower will treat with his creditor in good faith, account to him for the production from the mortgaged premises, preserve the property and have some reasonable opportunity of working out of debt, I have wondered whether or not resolutions of the character which has been introduced and various other forms of legislation do not lead the farmer into a false hope and are more to his detriment than his good. I invite your constructive criticism and personal interviews whenever possible, to the end that the Federal Land Bank may continue to serve the farmers of its district to the fullest extent possible. Cordially yours, EDWARD Ek GREEN.

Prei4U do serve. "The first step on tne -air ior our -u ibhui. have a service so extensive that every liams, of Shreveport; and Mrs. Earline nS subjected to overflow whenever part of the parish will be accessible Sartor, aunt, and George, Dan and the Mississippi river went on a ram-to a branch. Fred Sartor, cousins, of Alto.

This page and the relief of that great bur-A story hour at the library will be dinner was given at 12:30 noon Thurs- den WH be felt with much satisfac-started next week. Miss Eleanor Cor- day, June 18th. The cake, decorated tion. ry will have charge. The hour will with pink and white icing with the' "The fight against the Jadwin fuse-be 10 o'clock Wednesdav morning All seven candles, was placed in the center Idea was originated in this levee of the table.

Warren was lucky ana nas Deen waged from sev-enough to blow out the candles all at al different angles before Congress, one time. Toma Williams captured 'n the Federal Courts and finally pass-the dime in cutting the cake, Mrs. ed upon by the U. S. Supreme Court.

Earline Sartor the horseshoe, while i The Act of 1928 did not provide for children are invited to come. Scout News We held our regular Scout meeting Wednesday. After we discussed busi-! ness we played O'Grady. The winners were Lem McCoy, Norman Nunnally and Lew Ellen Crider, who received prizes. After we finished playing.

Father Gremillion carried us to the drug store and treated us. SCRIBE 'the ring went to Warren's sister, I Nancy Hunt. After cutting the cake, a six course dinner was served. We wish this little fellow many more happy birthdays. Suits made to measure.

See us before you buy. N. C. WOODS, 6-2Q-2t Tailor and Dry Cleaner. 1 In anv kind Of activity 13 the step of desire." Miss Mary Mhoon Noble gave a piano number, "The Elf." Mrs.

B. H. Ford presented the "Mis- sionary News. The Social Service project. "Buy A Peace Bond." was explained.

These come from the "National Council for Prevention of War." which comprises about 30 organizations working for peace. The bonds are to help carry this good work on. We will buy two and will receive a monthly publication, "Peace Action." "I have three sons There are mothers who have more, And some have less. When all is said and done. There is no war, there never Was a war worth any mother's son.

God, God, a mother's heart Grows so afraid; Work with all mothers, Lord, Work with all men, Whose only fight should be a flSnt That war may never come again!" We were delighted to have as visitors Mrs. Jake Ford, of Shreveport. and Mrs. O. B.

Noble, of Monroe. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. R. B. Myers and Mrs.

W. H. Baud in, served peach ice cream and cake. REPORTER Let us wash and grease that car-make it run "smoother than silk." M. S.

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