Local notices mix with family updates and ads
A fragmentary community page lists visits and greetings among Benton area families, with names like Mr. and Mrs. Donn Cfrsen, Mrs. Otis Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Colvin. It notes hospital stays, weekend visits, and someone named Carolyn Parkerson, plus an upcoming Forgaat opening and a drug ad for ITCH ME NOT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Dt
W. N
Otis Elliott
Alan
Trene Fitzgerald
Dewey Smith
Ruston
Floyd Orreh
Maxine Riordan
Billy Sue
Sat Holmes
Risner, Ark
L. A. Hall
M.A. Liggen
Maxine Liggin
Alewaudrié
M. ‘Colvin
Buddy
Mike
New Orleans
Prentis Poole
Dughter
Corpus Christi
Texas
Harry Colvin
G.M. Colvin
Prantis Reeves
Self
Pineville
Ann Heard
Leone
Ree. C .Cogle
Trby
Rev Monde
Greenville News Memoir Resting on Family Ties and Local Life
A Greenville note recounts August 1959 reunions and visits across Texas and Louisiana. It highlights Mrs Harold Griffin and Lois Magee traveling 900 miles for a family reunion, Stephen Kite’s reminiscences of old Dub Brewsters Store, and friendly rounds through Shreveport and nearby communities. The piece threads in church sermons, spring lore at New Hope, and bustling social visits among Greens, Calhouns, Pylants, and related families, ending with local pastor Harold Cook delivering sermons.
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Texas
San Antonio
Dheir Dat
Ghter
Lois
Wilma Magee
Pelt City
Tex
Stephen
Hartness Place
Mitchell Schon
Dub Brewsters Store
Green Boys
John Willie
Laster
Dell City
Beth
Shreveport
Schumpert Sanitarium
Ruston
Annie Rushing
Robert
Arcadia
Earl Colvin
Start
Laster Greens
Ollie
Sig Hancock
Manree
Willard
Marie Green
Aulds Chapel
Adrian
Andrew Riser
Barnett Springs
Watson
Eva Green May
Karl Colvin
Louie
Harold Cook
Community notes on repairs and hospital update
Greenwood My and Mrs. Frank Mitchell plan another room and porch addition to their house as friends learn Mr. Ellis is a patient at Ruston hospital and wish him a speedy recovery. Several from the community enjoyed the fish fry at Calvary Baptist Church in Vienna Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mitchell
Ellis
Ruston Hospital
Calvary Baptist Church
Vienna
Poultry Prices Rise Fall Tied to Supply and Demand
Frank Priebe explains how a 1 percent change in supply typically shifts prices about 3 percent and notes other factors such as population, income, and eating habits influence egg and chicken prices. He warns that consumer demand may dip this summer, adding pressure on a fragile market. The piece blends agricultural theory with local observations and a call for realistic planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Hickens
Newa
Atlanta
Frank A, Priebe
Arkadelphia Folks Visit Friends and Family Weekend
Mrs. Tom Dubach and daughters visit Arkadelphia relatives while Robert Colvin hosts Bobby. Bud Davidson and children from Farmerville call on Harvey Davidson. Donald Lee stays for a week with grandparents. Roy Harrison of Dallas visits local friends Tuesday. Kenner visitors and Shreveport guest Floy Neeley drop by. Parties and birthdays noted for Tracy, Raegan, and other locals as families host gatherings across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Arkadelphia
Ark
Robert Colvin
Bobby
Bud Davidson
Farmerville
Harvey Davidson
Donald Lee
Roy Harrison
Dallas
Mitchell Woodward
Kenner
M. T. Hall
Floy Neeley
Shreveport Is
George MecMullets
Tyrus Perdergrass
Tracy
J. A. Ball
Alta
P. D. Cox
Mit
G. L. Mellveene
C. Smitih
Ruston
Doe E. Smith
Sidney Colvin
Raegan
G. L. McTherne
Love
Springhill
Doris Pillberry
el 1Doyvaile
Deboyce Liberry
J. A. Greene, Jr
Monroe
Pearl Greene
C. C. Fuller
Cordin Bennett
Houston
Texas
Harry Babbineau
Shreveport
Colvin family reunion draws wide regional turnout
Unionville and nearby towns host a sprawling reunion weekend with visitors from Shreveport Jackson and Dubach among others. Families including Colvin, Reeves, Raber, and Cobb share gatherings at Fellowship and homes, with multiple households hosting relatives from Texas to Alabama. A separate note highlights a shift in packaging trends as over 75 percent of baby food now comes in glass compared with 13 percent two decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Reeves
Winford Reeves
Farmerville
C. R. Colvin
Shreveport
Ruel Colvin
Colvin Raul Son
Fellowship
M. R. Raber
Son and Sons
Vera Palmer
Missilie Colvin
Bossier City
Jonas
Aunt Dell
Colvin
Mickey Roberson
Jones
Jim Colvin
Jackson
Miss
Margie
Jim
Dallas
Comb
Ales
Harry Babineaus
N. C. Colvins
Shuman Cobb
Dell
Tomy Hammock
Loguinsport
Cleo Carrell
Joe Woodward
Rustin
R. H. Mitchell
Cross Roads Community News Highlights
Local social notes from Salem Methodist and surrounding households recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Swint, Leman Swint, Nelda Burnham, the Harrison and Henry families, and others. Guests attended church events, hospital stays, quilting activities, and a Henry Dye reunion planned for August at Salem Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Methodist
Leman Swint
Lafayette
J. L. Swint
Nelda Burnham
Dubach
Henry
A. F. Harrison
Homer
Wallace Harrison
M. Davison
Maud Sanders
C. B. Henry
Henry Dye
Salem Methodist Church
Danny Gilbert
Shreveport
Dim Byas
Jomnnie Smith
ViennaWoman, 94, Welcomes Great Great Grandchild
Mrs. May Sims aged 94 in Vienna celebrated the arrival of her great great grandchild Clifton Doyle Peterson aged two weeks. The brief item notes the unusual generations and the family link across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sims
Clifton Doyle Peterson
Oldest and youngest attendees mark Colvin reunion weekend
The Colvin reunion drew a mix of generations as Cilfton Doyle, son of Aubrey and Mrs. Doyle, visited with Eve Horndly from St. Louis. R. E. Lyon traveled from Washington while Miss and Mr Richardson and their son Lane headed to New Orleans for a brief trip. Ben White and granddaughter Phylia Mills joined Mr and Mrs Rogg Shanhon in Sterlington for the weekend as Joel Thomas Nolan accompanied others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novie Mitchell
Dan Mitchell
Alexandria
Jan Mitchell
J. PD. Harrison
John D- Harrison
Lafayette
Irs
B. Colvin
Emmett Colvin
North Litte Rock
Barter Colvin
Shra Jo
Springhill
Glen Colvin
Benton
J. W. Colvid
Dubach
Armor Edmonds
Greggton
Texas
Lee Edmands
Jackson
I. Harrison
Colvin
Cilfton Doyle
Aubrey Doyle
Eve Horndly
Phylia Mills
Mr. and
Mia Rogg Shanhon
Sterlington
Joel Thomas Nolan
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Avid Lautigar
Carell Tippett
Hoksinnt
Tang
R ‘ Bss
Donn Cfrsen
Olea
Ianscns
Cavéons
Bernice News
Greenville
Harold Griffin
Nancy Ginn
Zeb Ginn
Nala
John Smith
Natehi- Tactics
Myo
Etta Calhdun
Choudrant
Smiths
Mrs. Scalhant
Doe
Vetus Pylint
Iisi Fee
Cheieherae
Jabert Patan
Lou Plant
Mollie
Donnie
New Hope
Tinnie Aid
Andrew Brothers
Culbertson
Carlos Colvin
Talllah
Etta
Irby
Mr. Pyleet
Tie
Robby Griffin
Pat
St. Patrick's Day
Butch Farmer
Downsville
Elfie [Ammons
Austen
Fradd Farmer
New Hope Baptist
Effie Hammons
Clara Farmer
Fred
John Willie Green
Lorraine Shrell
Hom
W. Monroe
Cilla Green
Lillie Herbert
Herbert
Monilaw
Charlie
Homie Colvin
Ruth Smith
Helen Oliver
el Dorade
Pat Dillard
Betty Sue Folder
Snreveport
Shaiy
Patti
Oscivier
Pattie
Marnie
O. J Smith
Mason
Wayne Olse
Wayie
Minden
Linden
Dannie Franklin
Stephen Kite
Delia
Kerrville
Greenwood
Frank Priebe
Fisher
Chevrolet
Chevy
Motor Trend Magazine
Nascar
America
Popular Science Magazine
Automobile Manufacturers Association
National Association For Stock Car Advanqement and Mostarch
National Automotile Degtara Association
Farly Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
East Georgia Ave
A. B. Ball
Unionville
Cross Roads
B. Henry
Union Oil. Mill, Inc
West Monroe
Ddsk
Harper
Élass
Switt
Dorade
Guy
Alesina
Rose of
TasNo Lolanitahd
Mrg
Bennie
Pincher
Incher
Were
del Monte
Folger’s Instant Coffee
ELGIN
Oleo
Vegas
Zestee
U.S.D.A
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