Sherrouse Grammar School Graduation Held at College Place Church
The Sherrouse Grammar School sixth grade graduation took place at College Place Baptist Church on June 6 at 2 p.m. Elton Upshaw Jr. led the program with processional, pledges, class songs, and awards presentations to numerous students including Eva Huckabee, William Woosley, Gwendolyn John, Alice Guyton, Dan Bates, and many others. Reverend Wesley R. Cain delivered the address and multiple certificates and honors were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrouse Grammar School
College Place Baptist Church
Elton Upshaw, Jr
Meyerbeer
Krs. C. L. Dillingham
Wesley Rh. Cain
Eva Yvonne Huckabee
William Woosley
Sea Shore
Oberg
Carol Ziegler Cage
Gwendolyn Hope John
Knight
Rupert
Schurmann
Alice Patricia Guyon
Wesley R. Cain
Dan Bates
Linda Bickham
Rosilyn Pitts
Martha Seer
Martha Williams
W. S&s. Vincent
Dickie Abraham
Claudia Blakely
Carol Cage
Judy Calk
Kay Cotton
Lanny Culver
Mary Graves
Alice Guyton
Shirley Hicks
Yvonne Huckabee
Ann James
Gwen John
Jimmy Knight
Alice Lopez
Neva Lyons
Ouida Meckinney
Joan Magruder
Marjorie Malone
Kenneth May
Coy Noah
Raymond Nelson
Rosslyn Pitts
Mary A. Rachal
Jackie Roberts
John Roy
Beverly Rushing
Martha Seiler
Patty Smith
Larry Tilley
Elton Upshaw
Jerry Womack
William Woolsey
Barbara Worley
Mickey Yerger
Shirley Young
Memorial honors Bastrop native at Bradley University
A Bastrop native was memorialized at Bradley University Peoria on Armed Forces Day. The Major Joe B Michael Medal named for the late Morehouse parish hero was presented by Capt G B Ritchie in charge of drill and training for the Bradley Air Force ROTC unit. Ca det Staff Sgt Charles Burns of Mossville Ill sent a letter to Major Michaels widow Mrs Lucille Michael of Monroe describing his life and pride in receiving the award granted annually to a second year basic cadet who shows interest cooperation and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Bradley University
Peoria
Joe B. Michael
Morehouse Parish
G. B. Ritchie
Bradley Air Force
Michael
Charles Burns
Mossville
Lucille Michael
Monroe
Births in multiple towns report new arrivals this May
Mr and Mrs Homer Hollis Downsville welcome Glen Douglas born May 26. Joseph Kelly Eros celebrate Rosa Lee born May 27. John Wesley King Lake Providence greet Cynthia Karen born May 29. R W Walker Tullulah announce Linda Sue born May 29. John Wilkenson Columbia share John Edward born May 21. Harvey Mayes welcome Patricia Diaane born May 51 Riverside Sanitarium. Bob Joe Ford 602 South 3rd announce Judith Lee born June 2. Wright Bendel Clinic notes Alice Kaye Traylor West Monroe born May 20. Richard Douglas Smith Delhi greet Beverly Ann born May 27. Thomas Keithly Shoemaker 804 Georgia welcome Elsie Marie born May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hollis
Downsville
Glen Douglas
Joseph Kelly
Eros
Rosa Lee
John Wesley King
Lake Providence
Cynthia Karen
R. W. Walker
Tallulah
Linda Sue
John Wilkenson
Columbia
John Edward
Harvey Mayes
Patricia Diaane
Riverside Sanitarium
Bob Joe Ford
Judith Lee
South 3Rd
Wright
Buffet Supper Honors Mary Gertrude Rodriguez
Mr and Mrs William Rodriguez hosted a buffet at the Lotus Club on May 31 in honor of daughter Mary Gertrude a Neville graduating class member. Guests dined in the library amid a black and gold centerpiece with mortar boards and diplomas displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rodriguez
Lotus Club
Mary Gertrude
Neville
Kappa Delta Alumnae Honor Get-Together
Members of the Kappa Delta alumnae association met at the home of Mrs. W. C. Cookston Jr. A brief business session occurred and Jane Steed of Monroe received the jeweled memorial pin for highest scholastic average in the L. S. A. chapter. Two new members were introduced, Mrs. James Ellis and Mrs. Lawrence Willey. Frosted drinks and confections were served to a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Delta Alumnee Association
W. C. Cookston, Jr
Spencer Street
Jane Steed
Monroe
Baton Rouge
James Ellis
Tallulah
Lawrence Willey
Homer
Carter Acker
Libby Atkinson
Florence Fluker
Leo Terzia, Jr
Amos Shelton
H. B. Hargrove
Dan Moore, Jr
Jack Taylor
Magdalen Amman
Faye Todd
Charles Calhoun
Society Calendar Highlights Various Meetings and Events
Mrs A L Gates hosts a coffee hour for Altus Laura Overton bride elect. The Colony Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs L J Sower's at 2 pm. Y Wives Club at YWCA 9 30 am. YWCA Business & Professional Girls Club picnics at 6 15 pm. Baron DeSiard Garden Club at 310 Columbia Ave 2 pm. Welcome Wagon Newcomers Luncheon at noon. Musical by Mr J G Cale. reservations to Mrs W B Roy or others. Mrs Farrel Adams and Mrs Ralph Ludwig host a luncheon for Laura Overton. YWCA Board meets 9 30 am. Central Grammar School graduation at 1 30 pm. Neville High School graduation in auditorium. Northside Discussion Group meets at 10 am 804h Street. Ouachita Parish High School graduation in Neville High auditorium. Wedding of Miss Lice Marie George and William Taylor Hance. Mrs T H Scott hosts afternoon tea 4 6 pm at 1912 North 3rd Street. D A R Fort Mire chapter meets 3 pm with listed hostesses. Louisiana Architecture lecture by Mrs Courtney Oliver. Spring recital by Mrs E Everett Lawson music students at Neville Auditorium 8 pm. Delta Kappa Pi sorority at Miss Nell Golson's home 6 45 pm. Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church 3 pm business and program. Miss Armandine Renaud's dance revue 8 pm Neville Auditorium for Crippled Children’s Association. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gates
Altus Laura Overton
Colony Home Demonstration Club
L. J. Sower
Y-Wives' Club
YWCA
Business & Professional Girls’ Club
Baron DeSiard Garden Club
D. S. Cage
Columbia Avenue
Welcome Wagon
Newcomer’s Club
J. G. Cale
W. B. Roy
Farrel Adams
Ralph Ludwig
D. R. Ulmer
Laura Overton
Ywca Board
Central Grammar School
Neville High School
Northside
League of Noma Voters
N. Kiam
T. Mickel
C. R. Simpson
Ouachita Parish High School
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Armandine Renaud
Neville Auditorium
Crippled Children’s Association
Revival Services Draw Large Crowds at College Place Baptist
Large crowds attend nightly evangelistic services at College Place Baptist Church where Rev. Otis Strickland of Decatur Texas preaches at 7 45. Souls are being saved and Christians revived as Walter Mangham leads music and Dorothy Bynum chairs special numbers. Visitors welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Place Baptist Church
Otis Strickland
Decatur Baptist College
Decatur
Texas
Ed Crawley
Alexandria
Walter Mangham
Baylor University
Dorothy Bynum
Workshop to Oper IH RLL Health Program Meetings
The first of 11 statewide district workshops on health programs for school age children will be held Wednesday June 6 at Northeast Louisiana State College. Attendees include representatives from Ouachita Caldwell Jackson Union Lincoln Morehouse and Richland parishes and multiple public and parochial groups. A three day leadership conference is planned for June 27 29 in Baton Rouge with one parish representative chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Louisiana State College
Ben Freedman
New Orleans
Ouachita
Caldwell
Jackson
Union
Lincoln
Morehouse
Richland
Agriculture Extension Service
Baton Rouge
Health Welfare and Education Boards Oversee Youth Services
The health welfare and education sectors, the state hospital board, and the Louisiana Youth Commission coordinate oversight of juvenile health care and welfare programs across state facilities and community services.
Beauceant Assembly News and Varied Local Visits
Local social notes record Mr and Mrs Julius Bennett and son Billy Hart visiting Bayou DeSaird. George Hayes and Charles Mims plan Florida and Cuba vacations via Miami then Pensacola. Linden Assembly members join a McComb Beauceant trip. Mrs Homer B Miller sanctions a new McComb assembly. Minden ladies led the ceremony with Bennett and Hair among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Bennett
Billy Hart
Lake St. John
Don Pitts
F Fayette
Mr. Bennett
George A. Bennett
Bayou DeSierd
George Hayes
Charles Mims
Suntley
Miami
Florida
Marene
Cuba
Pensacola
George A. Sennett
Curtis B. Hair
Linden Assembly of the
Social Order of Beauceant
McComb
Homer B. Miller
California
Supreme Assembly of the Order
Miss
Minden
Bennett
Hair
Lois Schiwenk
Mary Shackleford
Elise Bryan
Mildred Owens
Myrle Bishop
Roxie Howell
Mamie Gunter
Ethel Adkinson
Betty Maxwell
Maggie Sharp
Hazel Turner
Mildred Norman
Marriage Licenses Reported for Multiple Couples
Report lists marriage licenses for Roy LaVelle Wilson Jr and Cherie Jeanne Wilkes both of West Monroe and Shreveport. James L Zimmerman and Sybil Marguerite Alford of New Orleans. Herman Moore and Zader Wray of Monroe. James Edwin Hibbard and Clara Faye Moore of West Monroe with H K Everett and Thelma McConathy of Alexandria and Quitman respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy LaVelle Wilson, Jr
West Monroe
Cherie Jeanne Wilkes
Shreveport
James L. Zimmerman
New Orleans
Sybil Marguerite Alford
Herman Moore
Monroe
Zader Wray
James Edwin Hibbard
Clara Faye Moore
H. K. Everett
Alexandria
Thelma McConathy
Quitman
Great Caruso to Aid Polio Drive in Twin Cities
Miss Freeda Mickel announces the film The Great Caruso starring Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth will premiere at the redecorated Tem theater for seven days starting in June. Special patron tickets cost 1 dollar with half the proceeds to the polio drive. Tickets available at Walgreen's The Palace and the theater office. The musical features operatic and popular songs including Loveliest Night of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeda Mickel
Parish
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mario Lanza
Twin Cities
Capitol
Walgreen's
Palace
Mickel
Lanza
Metropolitan Opera
Ann Blyth
Olla Apostolic Circle Notes Home Visits and Guests
Mrs Sunshine Blake completes two year study at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and returns home for the summer. The Lottie Moon circle of the W M S met at Mrs H F Finlay’s home. Guests of Mrs Robert McCartney included Mr and Mrs Sam Day of DeRidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Blake
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Lottie Moon Circle
Olla
Building permits issued for residences and church addition
Frank Armstrong received a permit to erect a dwelling at 804 Beverly street for 2700 dollars with day labor. Emmanuel Baptist Church was authorized to remodel and add to an auditorium at 411 Breard street for 9900 dollars with I D Spharler as contractor. Andrew Kale was granted a permit to build a garage at 318 Vernon street 24 for 309 dollars using day labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Armstrong
Beverly Street
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Breard Street
I. D. Spharler
Andrew Kale
Vernon Street
Weekend Visits From Area Families
Farmerville and Monroe residents stopped by for weekend visits. Kathryn Gillum of Monroe stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Gillum. Oliver Roan Jr and family from Dubach visited their mother Mrs Oliver Roan. Dr and Mrs J G Norris and their children visited relatives at Choudrant. Floye Nell Turnage of Monroe joined her parents Mr and Mrs Leamon Turnage for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Gillum
Monroe
J. W. Gillum
Oliver Roan, Jr
Brenda Kay
Dubach
Oliver Roan
J. G. Norris
Choudrant
Floye Nell Turnage
Leamond Turnage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patricia Lynn Finley
William Joseph Riley, Jr
Bogalusa
Pat Kerlin
Patty Stafford
Fred Fudickar, Jr
This City
Polly Riley
Edith Starns
Rose Marie Lewis
Michelle Favrot
Sherrouse
College Place
Mary Gertrude Rodriguez
K Appa Delta Almuni
Delta Kappa Pi Sorority
Nell Golson
Yours
Faulk - Collier
Agents of
Allied van Lines, Inc
Great Caruso
Salyna
Ana
Farmerville
Cdi
Ouachita Parish
Polio Fund
Sensatione
Mario Lanze
Tom Theatre
Capitol Theatre
DeSiard St. Patron
Dew Music Co. Hewitt's Piano Store
the Palace
Office of Tom Theater
Pamper
Papa Witfi
Penney
Ynee
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