Local Families Visit servicemen and relatives in Farmerville area
A parade of visitors and troops fills Farmerville as relatives and servicemen pass through. Residents include Mrs. Ralph Johnston of Rayville visiting with the Smiths while El Dorado’s Jim Bob Burgess family and Washington DC’s Mrs Campbell are hosted by the Averitt and Everett households. Navy and Army personnel such as Ensign Murphy Crow and Pfc Melvin Phillips spend weekends with hometown families, with travels to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Miami noted among the extended kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bob Burgess and Son
el Dorado
Duncan Campbell
Washington, D. C
Edward Everett Jr
Miss Hinkle Fetes Before Seattle Wedding in St John Home
Miss Barbara and Miss Jane McKenzie hosted a coffee hour for Miss Sara Frances Hinkle who departs June 2 for Seattle to wed St Burchall Liles on June 10. Guests numbered over 25, with magnolia and gardenia decor, a two tiered wedding cake, and bridal gifts including Billingsly Rose china.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McKenzie
St. John Street
Barbara
Jane McKenzie
Sara Frances Hinkle
Seattle
Wash
Miss Hinkle
Glenn Backshies
Frances Hotel
Slack
Hinkle
Carolyn Oliver
Betty Lou Seamon
Dorothy Colvin
Barbara MecKenzie
Louise Patterson
E. G. Hinkle
Henry Hinkle
Anne Lee Russell
John Porter
Mildred Keller
Arrid Deodorant Promises Quick Drying and Fabric Care
Arrid deodorant claims fast drying after use and anti odor protection. The product is described as antiseptic and fabric friendly with an approval seal from the American Institute, and is marketed in jars priced 10c 39c and 59c at toilet goods stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute
Graduation Calendar at Neville Auditorium June Second
Graduation exercises for Ouachita Parish High School held at Neville Auditorium. Northeast Junior College hosts ceremonies Friday at ten a m with Dr. C Colvert delivering the 8 pm address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Junior College
Ouachita Parish
Neville Auditorium
C. C. Colvert
Community volunteers decorate chapels at post
Gardeners in the Twin Cities donated flowers for the Selman Field Altar Guild to adorn two post chapels and wards at the post hospital. Officers' wives coordinated weekly flower collections from local residents and gardens, with names and contact numbers listed for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
William Fritz
Selman Field Altar Guild
Post Hospital
Bernard Levi
Edgar Masur
William Mintz
Jack Abrams
David Jameson
Hugh Bracey
John Breard
W. R. Hatchell
Joe Marx
Sig Masur
Carl McHenry
Joe Williamson
E. M. Murphy
G. H. Salisbury
A. B. Walker
Mary B. Johnson
Kate Morrice
Maude Mullen
Clark Ransom
Carl Hupman
Carl Anderson
Myles Costello
W. B. Crabbe
H. D. King
Monroe
West Monroe
Red Cross Surgical Dressing Calendar
Red Cross schedules at headquarters and arm y unit with sessions through the week. Monday 6 30 to 9 pm at Red Cross HQ Tuesday 9 30 to 12 am and 1 30 to 4 pm at Army unit and American Legion home Sterlington Fairbanks unit Sterling ton hosts Wednesday 1 to 5 pm Thursday 1 to 5 pm with frequent shifts and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Legion
Sterlington-Fairbanks
Sterlington
Community Calendar Highlights Local Events
Friday brings Red Cross canteen corps meeting at headquarters at 9 am. Saturday features Miss Mary Grace Lawn’s piano recital at Northeast Junior College auditorium at 8 pm open to the public. Several social entertainments follow for Miss Sue McBride with luncheon and dinners this coming week ending in the wedding of Miss Sue Carolyn McBride to St John Alfred Brizius at First Methodist Church on June 9 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Lawn
New York City
Juliard School of Music
Muriel Kerr
Neville
USS Funship
Ouachita Parish
Sherrouse
Children
Barkdall Faulk's
St. Matthew's
Red Cross
Northeast Junior College
Victory Club
Mamie Jo Drouet
Frank Spivey
Charles Phelps
Farmerville visitors and family notes from area homes
Farmerville highlights guests and travels as families host relatives. Lynn Pomroye Jr. of Bunkie stayed with Jim and Mrs. Futch and kin. Mrs. Harold Hall returned to Sioux City after visiting her mother. Houston residents Mr. and Mrs. Hard returned from visiting Mrs. Hard's mother. Mrs. Joiner of Gordon Ark. visits Joe and Mrs. Waller. Pvt Darrell Willett, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif., is here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Max Taunton
Camp Morris
Charlotte, N. C
Clarence Taunton
Herman Hess
New York City
Morton Lauter
Camp Rucker
Ala
Sgt
Lynn Pomroye Jr
Bunkie
Jim Futch
Harold Hall
Sioux City
Iowa
Ralph A. Gulley
W. H. Hard
Houston, Tex
H. C. Joiner
Gordon, Ark
Joe Waller
Darrell Willett
Camp Roberts
Calif
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Ralph Johnston
Rayville
Mrs. S. L. Smith
Ray Alexander
Colorado
Friends
Farmerville
Naval
Harry Preaus Jr
Navy
Pacific
Harry Preaus
Cpl
Bryson Albritton
Camp Barkley, Tex
Mrs
Charlie Albritton
Emmett Stewart
Alexandria
Jenella Stewart
J. Y. Green
H. G. Fields
Tom Leake
Christine Leake
Jimmie
Billie Boulware
Jimmie Futch
Farmerville High School
Pat Tabor
J. H. Allen
Charlie Lewis
Ferriday
W. C. Andrews
W. H. Fitzgerald
Livine Adams
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Ensign Murphy Crow
W. E. Crow
Miami, Fla
Pfc
Melvin Phillips
West Palm Beach, Fla
J. K. Phillips
Rassie G. Kennedy
Fort Knox, Ky
O. S. Kennedy
Mrs. J. Drue Miller
Bobby Gayle
Porter's Pond
J. B. Kennedy
J. A. Cobb
Grayson Odom
James W. Breathwit
Shreveport
J. R. Burns
Jesse Joiner
Maurice Baxter
Donald
Hilly
Paul Marcusar
Nancy Gay
Fort Benning, Ga
Marcus
Carlos Malone
Daught Linda
Loran Sewell
Haynesville
James Simpson
San Diego
Lois Odors
Miami
Congressman
Mrs. McKenzie
John Kelso Jr
Neville High School
College Station
Tex
Texas A. and
John Kelso
Stanley Hodges
B. N. Morrison
J. H. Cummings
Little Rock
Gloria Marie Cooper
Mount Mary Academy
Hodges
Stanley Jr
Hollywood
RKO Studio
Cary Grant
Ginger Rogers
Frank Sinatra
Carole Landis
John Wayne
George Murphy
Laraine Day
Randolph Scott
RKO
Hollywood Star
Wilverstein
Louisiana
Monroe Gardeners
Hillyer Speed Lamkin
E. T. Lamkin
Harvard University
Ouachita Parish High School
Charles Feazel
Thomas Feazel
Jack Thatcher
Bob Cordell
Charles McCord
Chetek
Wis
Lake Chetek
A. L. Smith
Harvey Gregg
M. 8. Dixon
Menier Cannon
Los Angeles
Mrs. A. S. Cannon
Lotus Club
Cambridge
Porter
J. T. Conger
Elliott Thompson
Anna Lee Russell
Barbara McKenzie
Officers’ Wives’ Club
Seaman Field Officers’ Club
John R. Miller Jr
Scott Hamilton
Bess R. Orchard
Macon
H. D. Winger
Courtney Oliver
Louisiana State University
E. S. Kenny
Jolene Butttitta
Pass Christian
Aubrey Traweek
Mangham
Aubrey Wayne
California
United States Navy
Traweek
Lonez Bledsoe
Marilyn Rolleigh
Sue McBride
M. S. Lippman
PAREL
Wotcry Gum
D&e
Duncan Phyfe
Sampson DeLuxe
DeSiard
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