Death of Will Tomlinson at Wesley Chapel Lincoln Parish
Will Tomlinson, lifelong Lincoln Parish resident and devoted member of Wesley Chapel Church, died early Friday. His funeral was Saturday at the family home, with a floral tribute reflecting high esteem. The community notes ongoing illness and recent Easter egg hunt at Cade Hinton’s home. Dr. John Nelson of Wichita Falls, Texas, attended the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Lincoln Parish
Wealey Chapel
Aline Hinton
M,s. Nugent
Henry Hinton
Roderick Nugent
Local Social Notes Include Riser Family Gatherings
Sunday visits span H T Riser Misa Lysie Riser Hugh Riser and family Billy and Lou Nelson with Adam Riser family. Neighbors report Mrs John Nelson improving. C W King hosts Clifton Ledford family. Darby Oxford hosts a youth party. Log rolling by Charlie Tomlinson ends with a feast. Trench silo discussion at Jack Riser's draws many. some speakers miss. C E Causey travels to Shreveport. W W Moncrief visits E H Causey. R V Fulton and Rev Brown plan quarterly conference at New Prospect in April. Henry Riser sisters Dorris Olive Joyce Maude Nelson travel to Monroe for EM LB program on Sunday. Jack Riser and wife join Adam Riser at church Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Riser
Misa Lysie Riser
Hugh Riser
Billy
Lou Nelson
Adam Riser
John Nelson
C. W. King
Clifton Ledford
Darby Oxford
H. M. Ball
Balle Colvin
J. S. Tomlinson
Charlie Tomlinson
Jack Riser
Salem Services and Community Notices from Nobles
Preaching at Salem drew good attendance and a strong sermon by Rev. Akin. Miss Mae Akin is bedbound. community wishes her a speedy recovery. Roye Callaway returns from New Orleans on Soldiers Compensation business. Hall Summit visitors include the Swints to see Mrs. J. W. Nobles. D E Hedgepeth visits with the McCrarys. Gladys Worsham from Danville visits Georgia Mae Holder. Frank Callaway Ellis Ferguson visit Kilgore relatives. G W Nobles from Longview visits. Oil field news promises growth while home remains dear. Dixie Colvin visits her mother Mrs. T G Colvin. George Dye ill with flu. Mrs. Dr. Welch of Hall Summit dies. former community president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Akin
Mae Akin
Roye Callaway
New Orleans
J. S&s. Swint
Hall Summitt
J. W. Nobles
T. L. McCrary
D. E. Hedgepeth
Wiley McCrary
Gladys Worsham
Danville
Georgia Mae Holder
Frank Callaway
Ellis Ferguson
Kilgore
Texas
W. L. Callaway
G. W. Nobles
Longview
Tex
G. W. C.long
Mias Dixie Colvin
Monroa
T. G. Colvin
George Dye
Dr. Welch
Hall Summit
Local residents enjoy visits and social events around Clay
Mrs N A Clinton and Mr Milton Kidd of Choudrant joined Monroe fishing Thursday with no luck. Kenneth Oxford and daughter Billy Joyce of Ansley visited Clay. Miss Jewell McCuller of Bernice saw Lucille Clinton. Elna Kavanaugh has recovered from flu and returned to school. James Wilhite of West Monroe visited his parents. Rev R Fulton visited Rev Brown in Ruston. W M Tomlinson family mourns loss of husband and father. Gene Grey of Ruston visited sister. Lola Gilliland, a Monroe area teacher, spent weekend with Rev R V Putton. Harry Head’s health improved and he can play with friends. Mrs Robert Boyce of Alto visited Clampitts. Sheriff Neil Thomas and Alex May of Jonesboro visited Clay. C T King and Imogene King visited in Dubach. Mary and Johnnie Mike Kavanaugh spent weekend in Ruston. Ora Belle Clinton of Shreveport visited O L Clinton. L E Head, Bud Head, and George Grimes went to Chatham. George Grimes and others attended theater in Ruston to see Will Rogers in “Threatening.” They later attended Easter program at Ansley. The piece ends with a reflective line about self‑confidence vs conceit and a tribute to a deceased Mrs Welch who died March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Clinton
Milton Kidd
Choudrant
Monroe
Kenneth Oxford
Lttle
Billy Joyce
Ansley
Jewell McCuller
Bernice
Lucille Clinton
Elna Kavanaugh
James Wilhite
West Monroe
Hra
Willhite
R. ¥. Fulton
Brown
Ruston
W. M. Tomlinson
Gene Grey
Mike Kavanaugh
Lola Gilliland
R. V. Putton
Harry Head
L. E. Head
Robert Boyce
Alto
Clampitt
Neil Thomas
Alex_ May
Jonesborne
C. T. King
Imogene King
Dubach
Mary
Johnnie Mike Kavanaugh
Ora Belle Clinton
Shreveport
O. L. Clinton
Bud Head
George Grimes
Chatham
O. T. King
Imogene
Will Rogera
L. EB. Head
Parish resident mourns loss as community gathers
A long-time parish resident, described as a devoted father and neighbor, is mourned by a large family. She leaves a mother, father, several sisters and brothers, and five daughters. Funeral services were held at St Rest cemetery with Rev Perrigo and others officiating. Salem Missionary Society reports dues and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atvelie Stewart
Arcadia
Wilson Worsham
Danville
Maxine
Made
Helen
Hall Summit
St. Rest Cemetery
Perrigo
Lay
P. B. McCullin
Ringgold
Salem Missionary Society
Community Notes From Greenville church and visits
Greenville reports many locally noted visitors and family gatherings. Ernest Hebert and sister Billa Hebert of Hebert Louisiana stayed with J W Green. Mrs Jack Williams of Shreveport visits parents Mr and Mrs Smith. C L Smith bedbound part of the time under Dr Green care. Richard Bryant C L Duck stayed with Floyd and Morris Farmer. Ward Green joined Sunday. B Y P U at New Hope hosted Culbertson B Y P U on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A
Mineral Springs
Ernest, Hebert
Billa Hebert
Hebert
J. W. Green
Jack Williams
Shreveport
Smith
Bosster City
J. E. Smith
Edwin
Earline
Sardis
J. G. Brewster
Faye
Euel
C. L. Smith
Green
Ruston
Richard Bryant
C. L. Duck
Floyd
Morris Farmer
Ward Green
New Hope
Culbertson B. Y. P
Local Social Notes Highlight Gibsland and Arcadia Visits
Miss Morende Woodard visited her sister in Gibsland last week while Mr. Willie Ryle and John Lasrues called in Terryville. Guests included Miss Gladys Simmons and Rubye Woodard in Arcadia and Miss Amita Bockner with Mrs. Alton Perritt. The Bridge Club gathered at the Woodards' home with refreshments, and house fires damaged Mr. George Henry’s home beyond full insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morende Woodard
Wille Ryle
Gibsland
Willie Ryle
John Lasrues
Terryville
Gladys Simmons
Rubye , Woodard
Arcadia
Amita Bockner
Alton Perritt
Verna John Koon
Walter Shepherd
L. A. Williams
Willa
George Reynolds
Shreveport
Burgess Reese
Krausel
Ruston
Monnie Woodard
J. W. Woodard
Bridge Club
Henry Woodard
Ruth Jenkins
Minden
Claude Beard
Jenkins
Sibley
T. A. Gipson
Newellton
George Henry
Easter activities and visits in Lake Charles area
Miss Jewel Delany of Lake Charles visited friends and relatives over the weekend. Several social notes follow with Easter program details, league union attendees in Ruston, and visits among the Alexander and Larance families including Mrs. Vic Simmons and Miss Neva Dell Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Delany
Lake Charles
Mildred
Doris Saint
Ruth James
Ruston
Lrhildren
League Union
Allyne
Doris
Vern Saint
Marie
Mina Larance
Jessie Mae Skinner
Raphel Farley
Leon, Blake
el Fea Larance
Emmette Saint
J. W. Gixinner
Vic Simmons
W. C. Larance
W. R. Alexander
Francis Wilks
W. A. Larance
Neva Dell Alexander
Clara DeFreese
Bob Turner
J. M. Norris
Simsboro
A. C. Alexander
Myrtle Rhodes
Hico
A. L . Alexander
Easter Week Social Notes From Sibley and Surrounding Areas
Sibley residents spent weekends with relatives across Sterlington Monroe and Dubach. Funeral services were held for Rev. J. T. Bailes in Monroe. Mrs. BE. F. Warren of Ruston died. Several families visited each other in Dubach Alto West Monroe Downsville Choudrant and Monroe. A baby named Bybil Jay Futrell was born to Del Futrell and wife. Sophia Stone joined the Ladies Demonstration Club meeting led by Mrs. H. Littleton with the group singing America and praying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian O'Neal
Dubach
Mr. Allen O'Neal
R. D
W. D. O'Neal
C. H. Littleton
E. M. Davis
J. T. Bailes
Monroe
BE. F. Warren
Ruston
R. C. Alexander
Francis
Hico
W. A. O’neal
Billie Allen
R. D. O'Neal
G. A. O'Neal
Alto
del Futrell
Bybil Jay
Wesley Norris
Downsville
W. M. Bagwell
Choudrant
J. J. Norris
L. F. Rinehart
West Monroe
A. D. Calhoun
John Heater
Johnie Raley
Almer Davis
Glen Lunchford
Sophia Stone
Ladies’ Demonstration Club
H. Littleton
America
Mach
Aante Auower
Local Cast of Visitors From Surrounding Towns
Mrs Willis Barrett and children of Choudrant hosted Mrs Thus Whitman on Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs T M Crosby of Manafield, James Kelly and family from Shreveport, Emmett Kelly and daughter, and R P Whitman and family of Ruston. Also present were Mr and Mrs J D Whitman and I R Fallins family. J B Tilson returned to Tyler Texas. Wade Pipes visited his daughter M E Boyd Friday. Yonvene Sanderson of Gaars Mill spent weekend with the Sandersons. Bertie Lee Wright of Rio Grande Valley Texas visiting his parents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Barrett
Choudrant
Thus Whitman
T. M. Crosby
Manafield
James Kelly
Emmett Kelly
Shreveport
F. G. Kelly
R. P. Whitman
Ruston
J. D. Whitman
A. Futrell
I. R. Fallins
J. B. Tilson
Tyler
Texas
Wade Pipes
M. E. Boyd
Yonvene Sanderson
Gaar’s Mill
J. R. Sanderson
Bertie Lee Wright
Rio Grande Valley
R. Wright
Antioch social notes and baseball opener recap
Mr and Mrs B B Russell and family of Simsboro and guests from Simsboro Ruston and Bastrop visited and hosted at various households through the week. A large League Roctal social was held by Miss Adele Trussell with games and refreshments for fifty plus. Antioch boys opened baseball with Simsboro, losing 9 to 8. Floyd Tabor of Shreveport and Malcolm Tabor of Old City visited A D Tabor parents Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Simsboro
J. L. Russell
Skinner
J. E. Hood
Emmett Tomlinson
Houston
Texas
T. B. Alexander
Ruston
B. F
Malcolm Tabor
Gloria Down
Oi! City
Crawford Young
Chenijere
Bra
Paul Wilks
Vienna
C. L. Skinner
Marvis Heaton
Sarah
Marie Liner
Elizabeth James
R. H. Trussell
J. O. Russell
Hico
Johnnie
Midway
Vernie Russell
Crowville
Edith Mosh
Ruskin
Odessa Sanders
Eunice Bennett
Winnsboro
Emmett Stephenson
Bastrop
Antioch Boys
Acore
Floyd Tabor
Shreveport
Old City
A. D. Tabor
Local folks visitities and weekend guests in Corinth area
Corinth residents hosted and visited relatives from Dubach Ruston Homer and Junction City over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs J C Loyd Mrs Farr Henry and families. Mosquitoes are not thick this season as indicated in local chatter.
Choudrant and area visitors and events in Monroe and Ruston
Local notices report visitors to Monroe from Choudrant Ruston and Simsboro. Sunshine Kidd recuperates at home after an operation, while Velma Norris visits Sibley guest Sara O Neal. Easter program by the School of Expression set for April 4 1931 at the High School auditorium. Funeral of Mrs Docia Reams held at Pleasant Grove Church near here. Marie Reams daughter student at Choudrant High School. Frank Ricks of Pimimeeville visits A B Shreme. Mrs J N Compton of Unieerville visits her mother Mr C Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kirk
H. M. Bagley
Monroe
Clinton Davis
Ruston
Lee Tinsley
Simsboro
Miss Sunshine Kidd
Sunshine
J. V. Sisemore
Arch O'Neal
Gloria Belle
Kirk
Velma Cathryn Norris
Sibley
Sara O'Neal
J. W. Sisemore
Lallage
School of Expression
Docia Reams
Pleasant Grove Church
Small Town Social Journal Notes and Visits
The column lists local residents visiting, hosting, and traveling among neighbors. Events include re moved Juanita McDaniel from the Sanitarium, several afternoons with friends, and multiple households hosting guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Bert Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beard, Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrison, and others.
Death of Billy Reeves shocks many friends
Billy Reeves died of a heart attack while working in a corn field Monday morning. He leaves a wife, a sister Mrs. Ballie Brooks, and seven children: Detta Langston Borger Texas Netta Frasier Swartz Horace Reeves Winfree Reeves Harmon Reeves Rudolphus Reeves Pearl Howard Mineral Springs. Interment was at Sardis Cemetery. Relatives and friends, including Hobson Boulware and children Monroe, and W L Hicks and Linnie Hicks, were among visitors and those traveling to Ruston for family illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Reeves
Ballie Brooks
Detta Langston
Borger
Texas
Netta Frasier
Swartz
Horace Reeves
Winfree Reeves
Harmon Reeves
Rudolphus Reeves
Pearl Howard
Mineral Springs
Sardis
Simsboro Community Club Meets For Sewing Lesson
The Simsboro Community Club held its regular monthly meeting in the high school auditorium with fifty three ladies present. Miss Sophia Stone, home demonstration agent, led sewing ideas for a cotton street dress project with prizes offered by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
Sophia Stone
RE. D. Thomas & Co
W. A. Barsnett
Feibieman’s and Baird Co
Shreveport
Mayo
Ruston
EB. W. Horton
Astern
Miss Stone
Eastland parents meet with observations on children reading
A large Eastland presided meeting drew many mothers and children to the school auditorium for a program titled Children of Foreign Lands. Mrs Barnett led the third grade in bringing out teen mothers to be counted as winners in a butter Easter egg bunt event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East‘land
Reds
Blues
Joyce Nelson
Riser
Maude Nelson
Eva Mas Cathay
W. B Hale
Tech
Hale
McGuffey
Mr. Hale
James Whitcomb Riley
Eugene Field
Bluse
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Cearish
Lincoln P
Wea
Wesley Chapel
Welch
Mrenger
Weil
Greenville
Misa Stones
O'Neal Davis
Sterlington
FE. M. Davis
Sibley School
Longstraw
Antioch
Corinth
J. C. Loyd
J. M. Brother
M. Loyd
Ed. Hood
J.H. Stephenson
Aioe Sages
Misa Frank Ricks
Pimimeeville
A. B. Shreme
J. N. Compton
Unieerville
Mit. C. Gill
Creenwood
Juanita McDaniel
Lst
J. F. Harris
N. E.mitchell
Hazel Knight
May DeFreese
W. B. Hughes, Sr
BR. N. Harris
Pauline Beard
J. Harrison
C. C. Gustafson
Bert Beard
Homer
Ross Beard
T. H. Campbelll
J. W. Colvin
G. B.colvin
Dalton Holloway
Sebe Holloway
Cox
H. Shields
J. Graham
B. Colvin
V. Larance
A. Harris
R. N. Harris
Janie Martin
B. Martin
Jane
Otis Trussell
C. CO. Gustafson
W. Hedgepeth
L. ‘T. Crawford
A. 'DeFreese
W. H. DeFreese
N. E. Mitchell
Culbertson
R. R. Gill
Lou Warren
Delia Langston
Louise Hogan
W. ©. Hall
Baton Rouge
L. Crawford
Simsboro Comm
Barnett Springs
Johnnie Stocks
Jimmie Richard
Luther West
Audrey West
Pleasant Hill
J. R. Belt
Fastland P.T. A
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