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Newspaper

El Dorado Times

Location

El Dorado, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1966

Page

4

Obituary of A. G. Weatherford 1906 196? Funeral details noted

A. G. Weatherford 66 of 822 Crestwood died Thursday at 5 a.m. after a long illness. Born in Mt Olive Mississippi he was a Humble Oil Co retiree and Baptist. Survived by widow Sallie, mother Mollie Weatherford two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Young's chapel officiated by Dr Alvin Murray. Burial Arlington Cemetery. nephews to serve as pallbearers.

Ig Weatherford Crestwood Humble Oil Co Mr. Weatherford Mt Olive Miss Molhe Columbus Gerome Weatherford Sallie Weatherford Mollie Armstrong Weatherford Hugh O Weatherford W G Weatherford Zach Brooks W E. Wolfe Dorado Chapel of Young's Alvin Murray Don B Harbuck Arlington Cemetery Weatherford

Mrs Blanche J Russell dies after long illness

Mrs Blanche Johnson Russell of 220 S Bradley died in a local hospital Thursday at 9 am after a protracted illness. Born in El Dorado March 23, 1885 she was the daughter of Henry C and Jimmie Thompson Johnson and granddaughter of early Arkansas doctors Whitman Johnson and James Alexander Thompson. Survived by husband Medford Russell a sister Mrs John Pierpont Heimick five grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be announced by Youngs.

Blanche J. Russell Blanche Johnson Russell Bradley lJocal Union County Russell el Dorado Henry C Jimmie Thompson Johnson Whitman Johnson James Alexander Thompson Arkansas Medford Russell John Pierpont Heimick Miami Springs Fla Carl Stesty Chicago Youngs

Death of Fay etteville boy dies of leukemia in Little Rock hospital

Robert Stephen Garrett three-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Dean Garrett of Fayetteville died early Thursday in a Little Rock hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a victim of leukemia. Survivors include a sister Diane Garrett maternal grandmother Mrs Myrte Hall of El Dorado paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clyde Garrett of Benton Ark and maternal great grandmother Mrs H M Hall of Stephens. Funeral services set for 2pm Saturday at the First Methodist Church of Benton with Rev Edwin Bo Dodson officiating. Burial will be in Benton Cemetery under Ashby Funeral Service of Benton.

Robert Stephen Garrett Dean Garrett Fayetteville Little Rock Diane Garrett Myrte Hall el Dorado Clyde Garrett Benton Ark H M Hall Stephens First Methodist Church of Benton Edwin Bo Dodson Benton Cemetery Ashby Funeral Servicr of

Mrs Love Henley of Winnfield Dies in Hospital

Mrs Love Henley 70 of Winnfield Louisiana died in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. A Union County native she was a member of the Hobobeth Primitive Baptist Church of Norphlet. Survived by two sons John Y Henleys Fort Gordon Georgia and Richard Henley Gonzales Louisiana. two daughters Mrs Marjorie McCartney Tullos Louisiana and Mrs Paula Graves Denham Springs Louisiana. 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Interment in Norphlet Church Cemetery. Body brought to residence of Raymond Henles at 8 pm Thursday and will lie in state until funeral time. Pallbearers Hugo Taylor Bernon Taylor Benny Cameron Jewel Cameron Feaster Taylor AHO Cameron.

Love C. Henley Love Henles Winnfield Alness Union County Hehobeth Primitive Baptist Church Narphtet John Y. Henleys Fort Gordon Richard & Henley Gonzolas Marjorie McCartney Tullos Paula Graves Denham Springs

Death notices for Annie Burd and J E Mills with survivors

Annie Burd aged 8 died Wednesday in St. Louis after a lengthy illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs S Burke of El Dorado and Mrs Joseph Peskind of St. Louis, plus three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services set for Friday at 10 am in St Louis. Mills, born June 17 1908 in El Dorado, was son of Julius E. and Molly Moss. J E Mills (Gene) Mills listed in local notices.

Annie Burd St. Louis S. Burke el Dorado Joseph Peskind

Death Notice M L Ferguson Union Parish Resident

M L Ferguson of Bernice Union Parish died Wednesday in a local hospital after a short illness. He was 4 lifelong resident and member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by widow Darlene Albritton Ferguson, mother D E Ferguson Monroe, La, daughter Wanda Gail Adams El Dorado, brother J Travis Ferguson Hico La, and five sisters including Mrs Tom Johnson.

M. L. Ferguson Bernice M. L Merk) Ferguson Union Parish J. Travis Ferguson Hico Tom Johnson

Funeral services held at First Baptist Church

Mrs. J. C. Till of Bernice and three others from West Monroe and Bastrop attended the funeral Thursday at 3 pm at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Davey Hughes officiated with interment in Pisgah Cemetery. Pallbearers included Alvin Jones and others. Union Parish Sheriff's deputies served as honorary pallbearers.

J. C. Till Bernice Julius Cathey West Monroe J. D. Brown Bastrop Noah

GOP Won't Probe Insurance Records In Arkansas

Arkansas Republican Party will not investigate the state insurance department and the public service commission after all. Publicity director Van Rush said campaigns in the general election interfered and it would be inappropriate now that a Republican, Winthrop Rockefeller, has been elected governor.

Five State Road Projects Approved by AHD

The Arkansas Highway Department authorized five highway improvements totaling about 474 900 dollars. Projects include paving 17 miles of Arkansas 42 in Cross County from Coldwater to Twist with a bridge over the St Francis River, resurfacing on Arkansas 4 from Hope to Nashville, construction of three bridges on Arkansas 42 between Arkansas 118 and I 35, repairing the White River bridge at Des Arc, and reconstructing the Confederate Boulevard and Roosevelt Head intersection on Arkansas 365.

Little Rock State Highway Department Arkansas Coldwater Twist St Francis River Hempstead and Howard Hope Nashville Crittenden Arkansas 118 Interstate 35 Pratrie White River Des

Rockefeller’s Latitude Raises Questions on Ship Watch Roles

Rush said decisions rest with Rockefeller regarding ship watches. The remark notes time on board ships is divided into four hour periods or watches.

Unbeaten Kentucky Wesleyan Tops AP Small College Poll

The Associated Press lists two unbeaten teams Kentucky Wesleyan 6-0 and Cheyney State 8-0 leading the first small college basketball poll of the season. Southern Illinois and other top teams follow with several first place votes and points.

Associated Press Kentucky Wesleyan Cheyney State of Pennsylvania Cheyney State Panthers Southern Hliners Suthers Hlinnis Chesnes Akron Tern State i Pan American Indiana State BR Grambling

Hornets defeat Walker High in basketball 95 to 55

The W. High School Hornets beat Walker High School Tigers 95 to 55 with Jesse Pointer scoring 22 and Van Clayton 12 for Walker. Hornets top scorer Wil Haas 16 and Charles Jenkins 9. Tommy Stewart led Tigers with 18. Next home game on Jan 3 vs Sparkman High at 6 15 p m.

W. High School Hornets Walker High School Magnolia Walker Jesse Pointer van Clayton Tiger Hornet Hornets Wil. Haas Charles Jenkins Tommy Stewart Tigers Washington High School Sparkman High

Laurel Cancelled Race Program At Laurel Maryland

Laurel Race Course canceled its nine race card due to a forecast of freezing rain and snow for Wednesday. No races were run as weather concerns halted activity at the track in Laurel Maryland.

Laurel Laurel, Md

Dorado Citizens Band Radio Club to Nominate Officers

About Town notes the Dorado Citizens Band Radio Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Electrical Union Hall 810 N Newton St to nominate officers for the coming year. Local item provides meeting details and agenda.

1 Dorado Citizens Band Electrical Union Hall N. Newton St

Ark La Gas Co Cooper Rul Co Kinard O11 Monsanto Co

Ark La Gas Company and related firms Cooper Rul Kinard Monsanto faced regulatory or corporate notices. Listed are corporate names and potential affiliations including Murphy Co Ltd and Oil of Indian? with unclear context. No detailed actions or dates present in the fragment.

Ark la Gas Co Cooper Rul Co Kinard O11 Monsanto Co Murphy Co Ltd Oil of Indh

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