Lincoln Parish Jury meeting March 14 1961 approves highway additions
The Lincoln Parish Jury met in regular session March 14 1961 at Rushton Courthouse with members Mitchell Mathewes Cook Richardson Woodard Sumih Frazier Enloo Brazzel Pelony present. They discussed purchasing a photographic recording system, opened bids for six 2 ton trucks, and unanimously adopted resolutions approving Federal Aid Secondary System additions LA 797 and LA 507.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Patrish
Louisiana
Ruston
John A. Mitchell
C. M. Mathewes
J. W. Cook
J.T. Richardson
M. A. Woodard
W. R. Sumiih
W. B. Walker
Virgil Frazier
R. M. Enloo
C. Brazzel
Pelony
L. C. Ledbetter
Ledbetter
F. C. LeVasseur
Agricultural Extension Service
Virgil Fravier
Chev.-Pont,Cad., Inc
Hardage Ford
J. FE. Delony
J. T. Richardson
Chev.Pont.Cod., Inc
W.B. Walker
Lincoln’ Parish
No. 406
Lincoln Parish Road
Lincoln Parish
Department of Highways
West Parish
Zion Hill
South Parish
Simsboro
M. A. Woolard
W. R. Sumtin
Parish Highway Department
Colvin In Hospital At Shreveport
Mr J C Colvin is a patient at Memorial Hospital Shreveport after surgery last Wednesday. Word Sunday evening said his condition was not good and Mrs Colvin was summoned to be with him. Easter Sunday joy and religious reflection accompany the family gathering and visits from Rock Corner and El Dorado relatives amid local church activities and an Easter egg hunt for Culbertson church kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. M. Thurmus
J.C. Colvin
Memorial Hospital
Shreveport
Mr. Colvin
Colvin
Lord
Rock Corner
Jewel Kierhowy
Nelda Faye
Roland Austin
el Dorado, Ark
Nelda
J. 5
W. D. Holter
Virgil Frasier
Don
Holder
Bud Martin
J. B
Lane
Beverly Marit
George and
Ethel Stone
Junior
Mike
Ruston
Dorothy Mae Simmons
el Dorado
Culbertson Church
W. G. Kelley
Chucky
Cherrie
Jimmie
Jamestown
Clifton
Pat
Denise
Pine Bhiff
Ark
W. M. Swift
S. G. David
Elliott Nelson
Winnsboro
Charlie Nelson
Charlie
Ross
Mary Shannon
J. T. Nolan
Cleve Hornsby
Bobby Gene
Lauma
R. T. Lelley
Monroe
J. C. Lelley
Allen
W. Monroe
Waltery Hammett
Haynesville
Mooring
Pen Baptist Church
Worrywarts hasten recovery say hospital experts
Dr. Sean Lewis of Fairmont Hospital in San Leandro California asserts that patients who actively seek to go home or return to work tend to improve faster than those who passively endure hospital routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Sean Lewis
Fairmont Hospital
San Leandro
Calif
Lincoln Parish to Accept Bids for Road Equipment
Secretary authorized to advertise bids for blacktopping equipment outlined in the Engineer's report. Bids open at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday April 23 1901 at a special meeting in the Courthouse Rus ton Louisiana. Jury apprised of hospital construction progress and receipt of first Federal matching funds installment. Meeting adjourned. J A Mitchell president Lincoln Parish Police Jury. C Reagan Sutton secretary. LTD March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Louisiana
Routis Parish
J. A. Mitchell
Lincoln Parish
C. Reagan Sutton
Alabama Notes on Injuries and Local Visits
Several people in Alabama areas are named with injuries and hospital stays. Annie Holzhead suffers a hip injury requiring bone surgery at Arcadia hospital. Matt Woodard has back injuries from a Sunday collision and is taken to a bone specialist in Shreveport. Nettie McKinechon has been released, Jack(Misspelled) Menry remains hospitalized with a leg injury. Many neighbors and relatives visit, travel notes include trips to Little Rock and Hot Springs, and a church event with a miscellany shower honors Kenneth Christian and Mae Downing with blessings and prayers. Rev Reginald Gott leads reflections as the community offers prayers for the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
B Holetead
Annie Ich
Arcadia Hospital
Matt Woodard
Marel
Shreveport
Nettie McKinechon
Jack Menry
Myatt Murry
Raleigh
N.C
Robert Denton
Harald Woodard
Alton Derritt
Arkansas
Little Rock
Cap¢T
Hot Springs
Ronny Beard
Keth Darrin
Ferriday
A. L. Price
Alvirt Holstead
Boyce Holly
Simshnore
Pierce D. Colvin
Ruston
Robert Eubanks
Agnes Perritt
Frank Sutton
Sutton
Kenneth Christian
Chloe Murphy
Edwin Holley
Judy Beard
Bonnie Woodard
Sam Woodard
Barbara Nell Christian
Woodard Christian
Register
Christian
Mae Downing
Kenneth
LSU
Baton Rouge
Mae
Dudly Downing
Alabama Church
Mary
Christ
Reginald F. Gott
Coffee hosts honor departing Mrs Sandifer in Keen home
Mrs A Bale and Mrs Tee Knowles Jr hosted a Tuesday morning coffee at the Keen home in honor of Mrs Glen Sandifer who plans to leave for Waterproof where Mr Sandifer has been transferred. The event included several local visitors and relatives from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. May
Kay Shobert
Shreveport
J. R. Barhiun
Clyde Lmat
EL Dorado
Ark
Jack Hunt
Monroe White
Willard White
Monroe
Bastrop
A. S. d. Noll
Sharheth Hasting
Albert Wright
Joe Berry
Springhill
Neil. Moundates
Ton Caldwell
Ethel Rougeau
And
Weekend Guests and Local Visits Spread Wide
The note lists numerous visits across towns including Vicksburg Mississippi Arkadelphia and Shreveport. Attendees include Mrs P C Ayenele Mr and Mrs O arad and Jesse Moore and son Mark visiting Mrs Moore's parents in Vicksburg. Others such as Judy Jo Jones Pamela Payne Wynn Drake and many more are mentioned with various hosts and occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, C
Ayenele
O. Fe
Jesse Moore Arad
Mark
Moore
Vicksburg
Mra
Tom Jones
Judy
Arkadelphia
Ark
Robert Colvifi
Bob Williams
Colvin
High Diggers
Magnolia
Stenry Hunt
Ruby Campbell
Joy Campbell
T. Cherry
Vienna
Imma Lea Grafton
John McKeithan
Bro
Mott
Cullen
T. E. Holt
Stephanie
Baton Rouge
Bernice Band Boosters Fund Drive For Uniforms
The Bernice Band Boosters plan a 1962 63 fund drive to buy new uniforms, with a committee to solicit donations and an auction after the May concert at the high school auditorium. Also noted are a PT A preschool round-up April 5, a revival April 9 16 led by Rev Don Harbuck, a marriage announcement, birth of a son Gary Clyde, and various local visits and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
A. J. Lautigar
Band Boosters
Lee Marcentel
Lake Charles
Clyde M. Colvin
Fayetteville
Farmerville
Gary Clyde
St. Francis Hospital
Monroe
John L. Kyle
G. M. Colvin
Maud Ellen
Sue Buckley
Baton Rouge
James Buckley
W.N. Poland
Harry Nappey
Hico
Leon C. Spears
John Herbert
Kentwood
Donald Autrey
SMU
Dallas
Ab. J. D. Spears
John
KE. Guess Jr
Hammond
Grayday Colvin
Mrs K E Ball’s Daughter Returns From Hospital
Vienna reports Mrs K E Ball's daughter comes home after a three week stay in Ruston hospital following major surgery. The family thanks a friend, Chief Osbon, Madden Lee Nelson for blood, and the capable doctors for their care in a deeply moving experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bal
Hkee
Ruston Hospital
Qur
Osbon
Madden Lee
Nelson
James Ellis Visits Folks in Florida in Spring
Clay James Ellis travels through Smyrna Florida and nearby towns for two weeks visiting his parents, sisters, and extended family. Easter events feature reflections by Galejas and a note on rising health, while multiple family gatherings occur across Bayou communities and nearby towns with alumni banquets and church activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay James Ellis
Florida
Easter Weekend Visitors Reach Several Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Bishop and Thursday April 6 1964 family of Pisin Dealing were here day Easter visitors of Mrs L J Head. Mrs Nettie Beatty of Ruston was a weekend visitor of Mrs W By Wilhite. Mr and Mrs F A Hintory were dinner guests Easter Sunday of Mr and Mrs Billy Hinton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Frank Bishop
L. J. Head
Nettie Beatty
Ruston
W. By
Wilhite
F. A. Hintory
Billy Hinton
Hancock Store SympathyExtended To Williams Family
Deep sympathy is extended to the Williams family including Emil and five generations, with mentions of Jimmie Williams and the March 23 death. Local gatherings feature Easter events, Royal Service at Mineral Springs Baptist, and visits by family members from Farmerville, Monroe, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reval
Nett
Prudla Williams
Emil
Tommie
Johnnie
Charlie
Jimmie
Kate
Bessie
Robert
Virgil
Shreveport
Vicky
Vergil Williams
Granddad
Williams
Emile
Wanda
Ella Talbert
Rodney Dale Balbitt Jr
T.A
Annie Williams
Jeffie Chrisman
Mineral Springs Baptist Church
Mortday
Lula Revel
Lamar Nick
Shirley
Robert Nick
Robert Stewart
Farmerville
Hall
Howard Revel
Younse
Emmett Williams
Charlie Williams
Newt Williams
Jimmie Williams
Biv
Jen Williams
Pearl Ditmer
Bobbie Williams
Texas
Dalton Williams
Greenwood Group Quilts At Harrison Home
The Greenwood group gathered at Mrs. J. D. Harrisons to quilt with many attendees including Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Lois Harrison among others. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Andrews of Shreveport and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jenkins, plus visits by several local families and trips to Hodge and Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D
J. B. Andrews
Troy Jenkins
W. E. Simmons
W. J. DeFreese
Donesbore
J. M. Harrison
Lee Edmunds
Jackson
Lee Edmunds and Sons
Longview
Texas
Hodge
Travis Hall
Pauline Beard
B. Colvin
Lb. Alexander
Simshore
Bud Harris
Vienna
R. N. Harris
H. L. Kilgore
Baton Rouge
Wiltcher
A. Wiltcher
Ruston District WSCS Meeting Slated April 12
The Tus ton District Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church meets April 12 at Springhill Methodist Church in Springhill Louisiana. Registration begins 9 30 am with meetings at 10 00 am. Mrs W B Landrum of the Woman's Division will speak. A lunch session follows priced at 1 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuston District
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Springhill Methodist Church
Springhill
Lia
W. B. Landrum
Woman's Division of Christian Service
Born of Missions
Woman’s Society
Focal Church
Landrum
Woman's Socety
Christian Service
L. K. Wells
Ruston
Seventh Graders Visit Vicksburg In Rainy Weather
SIMSBORO seventh graders traveled to Vicksburg last Thursday despite heavy rain. They visited the park museum listened to a history talk examined old guns and cannons. After lunch they climbed a tower and viewed monuments to Illinois Mississippi Iowa and Missouri. They returned wet and wiser and urged others to visit the battlefield. The seniors face two weeks left of school and the choir will take May 3 to visit Bienville Castor and Ringgold schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
Tiger Tales
Vicksburg
Peter Bingham
Salmon
Cole
Burt
Hays
Illinois
Mississippi
Iowa
Missouri
Vicksburg Battlefield
Simshoro
Bienville
Castor
Ringgold
HICO Dick Stewart Succumbs At Arkansas Town
Obituary note reports the death of Dick Stewart in Arkansas with burial at Mt Holly. Community condolence extends to the Stewart family. Frequent social notes mention visitors from Ft Worth Baton Rouge St Louis and Monroe. Local events include Easter program 1st 2nd graders, 4-H talent show plans, and Simsboro Tigers baseball setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
Dick Stewart
Arkansas Town
Jim Fostin
Stewart
Mt. Holly
Ark
Doe Fowler
Ft. Worth
Tex
O, Fowler
Garland Houck
Ada Napper
Shreveport
Als
F. Fowler
Joseph Robinsort
Baton Rouge
Harvey Atkinson
J. I. Gray
Sammie Stewart
Hap Napper
James Freeman
Hollyridge
St. Louis
Shirley Sue Houck
Jim Foster
Hot Springs
Oaklawn Park
Ronny Davidson
Monroe
Fran Graves
Elis
Mivis Davidson
David Green
Diamond Green
Bernice
C. W. Enloe
Cheryl Mays
Delene Peterson
Susan Canterbury
Nancy Conville
Ray Hays
Fannie Azlin
Shirley Russell
Mil Canterbury
Lou Ann Alexander
Ann Stephens
Pat Murphy
Pat
Jay Murphy
Jay
Shirley
Simsboro Tigers
Lisbon
Gene Smith
Ambrose
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Culbertson
J. C. Colvin
Briggs & Stratton
W. E
Red" Wilson
K. E. Ball
James Ells
Smyna
Fla
Haster
Galejas
John Paul Jones
Harriet Clinton
Marsha Kay Clinton
Bossier City
Larry Clinton
Natchitoches
H. P. Clinton
Prentiss Willis
Billy Till
Jeffery
J. C. Till
Ioie Willis
O Rolf Ard
Jonesboro
Lester Smelley
Houston
Homer Smelley
Clay
G. W. Green
Kathy
Georgia Ann
Harald
Quitman High School
Wood
Kay
Homer Sisemore
Wade ‘Sisemore
Miss V. Bryan
Hancock Store
Harrison
United State Savings
AML
Louisiana Electric Co-op
Homer
Association Louisiana Electiic Cooperatives
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