Funeral trip highlights Lincoln Parish social round
Corinth August reports a large family gathering for J M Strother Sr’s funeral with many relatives from Ruston Monier and Monticello attending. The piece notes a reunion on the old family home grounds with a festive lunch under oaks and a roll call of attendees from Alexander Finmons and Bruce families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Bogan
Womank
Carton
J. M. Strother
A. J. Gtrother
Katie
Beryl
Dupree
Mes
Marlin
Moantoc
Biny Willaims Wits
Mies Tanar Reneth
Mosre
Cohan Berry
Cgoodwitt
Mieses
Birdie Tee Wirdell
Muriel Barvica
Monier
Boale Tee
la Mae McClung
Rennetto Seeve
Afra
Community News Highlights From Cross Roads Area
Residents recall a severe accident at a Wednesday baseball game when a bat struck a spectator, Ketelyn Reed, prompting medical aid in Ruston. A marriage tie is announced between Tennin Hammonds and Lotlie Block of Monroe, with Hammonds a local native. Cross Roads also reports football and social visits, including guests of J Y Dye and family and several Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketelyn Réed
Abe
Ruston
J. Y. Fee
Prouddaughiter
Willie
Lamar Dye
Cotton Valley
Crows
Mro Tennin Hammonds
MT Lotlie Block
Monroe
Hammonds
Andy Marvison
Mris
J.M. Harriven
Mel Tredgepett
Hemesonds
Nines Davidson
Ava
Ctl Veten Aang
Piepoo
Dadelibers
Ledye
Allie
Mroo Hoom
Ldavideon
Cross Roads
Wrrricase
Yo Dye
Odie Singleton
Childern
Dan Hiynmenieds
Mra
J TR Viheeen
Fragmentary Family Notices From Unclear Source
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a series of family details including visits to relatives in Vienna, a bride named Miss Nee Coreen, references to Mrs. Woon, Mr. Saui, and others, with mentions of birthdays, grandchildren, and a birthday dinner at an old place. The text is garbled and several names and places remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woof
Coreen
Vtbedis
Rouit
Teagan
Sinai
Saui
Baha Abi
Keats
Job
Sune
BP Birthuay Dinuwer
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Births
Hopewell Ave residents report visits from Meridion Mississippi to Greenville and Monroe. A baby girl born Wednesday night to Mr and Mrs Sidney Leggett headlines local news. Several patrons recover from illness as Mrs Joe Futrell improves. Attendees travel to Berton and Palmerville for the Ton meeting. A revival event in New Ton draws many, with preaching by Mr Michael. Local church notices invite all to attend and support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Anderson
Meridion
J. J. Anderson
Mattie
Cireenville
Billy Griffin
Sidney Leggett
Joe Futrell
John White
Alto
Ave
Mitchel Wobiusa
Sijss Vester Robinson
Arcadia
Col. Gadth
Stade
Aged Citizen Dies in Corinth
An elderly resident of Corinth aged 85 or more passed away on August 20 after a brief illness. The obituary notes the deceased’s wife and surviving brother, with references to local names and a burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
Rome
Murs Boptiranha
Gorhutl
Altertiindh
Pulbatner Aa
Manta
Walthamsen Ol “Ehtap Peay
RF Bose
yLor
J M Strelbes Jr
Dior
Mo Pally
Jo. Reyintds
Garbled game notes hint at unnamed event outcomes
Unclear OCR fragment lists players and teams with many misspellings. Despite readability issues, it references early prep period actions, a title holder or organizer, and several named entities that resemble people or places, though details remain fragmentary.
Rinehart and area guests fill Douglas gathering
Large Douglas social note recounts visits by C P Rinehart family and many friends from Ruston Monroe Burgessville Shreveport and nearby communities. It lists dinners, church social events, guests including the Shinpochs Leachmans Holtzclaws and Bakers plus upcoming Baker Rinehart reunion and local happenings.
Pecan Grove News Briefs and Revival Notes
Pec an Grove reports a Baptist revival with revived members and multiple preachers including Rev JOB Edward Rev Moore and Rev M A Price. The item mentions Rayre Davidson of South America Wing eyeing oil drilling in Ped vuounley and a weekend visit by Mrs Chay borhoards. Also notes about a girl returning home and Mitch Richards with updated details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Job
Edward
Moore
M. A. Price
Rayre Davidson
South Amer-ieat
Ruston Woman Faces Choosing Between Twin Babies
The Monroe Morning Post reports a Ruston adoption bid in which a Ruston woman must pick today between two babies, a three week old boy with brown hair and a four month old girl with brunette hair, both up for adoption through the Monroe Welfare Association. The chosen child returns with the woman to brighten a home, while the unchosen may still find another suitable adoptive pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Mornin Post
Ruston
Post
Solomon
Monroe Welfare Association
Jess
W. P. McCail
The
Welfare Association
Fannie Wexler
Evening of music honors Henry Riser at Nelson home
A social evening at Edgewood Street hosted by Mr and Mrs T S Nelson celebrated Henry Riser before his Chicago study trip. The event featured Miss Valley Nelson and siblings in an orchestra with Harvey Nelson and Sweet canebrake selections, violins brass and woodwinds, soloists, and a green color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riser
Jésus
Savior
Miss Valley Nelson
Miss Dairy Ser
Laverne Pearce
Harvey Nelson
Maude Nelson
Joyce Nelson
Marguerite Pearce
Marjorie Nelson
Old Virginia
Thurlow Lieurance
Dinagravia
Henry Riser
Valley Nelson
Daisy Riser
Willie de Pesnell
Alverne Pearce
Mariette Nelson
Misa Olive Riser
Misa Ladell Pesnell
Anniebelle Mallory
Marguerite Pearee
Gertrude Geogan
John Amos Nelson
Otho Land
Milton Adama
Jack Silvietta
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Sam Baxter
Nelson
Doyce
Maude
Marietta Nelson
Miss Sheppard Bonded With Mobile Groom In 1929 Ruston Romance
Social notes from The Mobile Register recount engagement of Blossom Sheppard to Henry Morton Butler of Mobile. Ruston families attend gatherings as Miss Sheppard, an active debutante, studied dance in New York and summered at Camp Junaluska. The couple’s wedding planned for early winter in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Mobile
Aterest
A. J. Sheppard
Arthur Joseph Sheppard
Blossom
Henry Morton Butler
Hieness
Miss Sheppard
Camp Junaluska
Montgomry
Birmingham
Louisiana
New York
J. M. Butler, Jr
Hlm
Fom
Georgia Military Academy
Nta
Georgia ‘Tech
Delta Sigma Phi
Anita
Helen Joye
Howard Irwin
Ruth Sheppard
Succession Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana Third District Court
Ida Belle Shaw petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Alva A. Shaw deceased intestate. All persons shown cause within ten days why the prayer should not be granted per court order dated August 26, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Lincoln
Third District Court
Ida Belle Shaw
Alva A. Shaw
Nelles
Ward Kirkland
J. M
Peasel
J. M . Chandler
B. M. Bowler
O. D
Williams
Tatum
Green
M.S
Breyter
Wlal
Davis
Elbert MM
YE Boddie
Jorni
Wright
Mullin
Shelby
B. We
Darrl
C. B
Connell
Prath
Harvey
Hines
W. C
Larance
Rent Adale
Sam Ta
State OF
Louisiana Parish
GM Lingot
Max Bradley
Merk
Innes
Pari
Louisiana
District Court
Lincoln Parish
A. D
Feed Driers to Boost Louisiana Agriculture
The drab national conditions highlight a feed shortage. Louisiana aims to increase home feed production and reduce reliance on interstate imports. Various feed crops can be grown in the state to strengthen local agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Inventions Offer Hope for Better Hay Drying
The article notes abundant native grasses and crops for Fredias use, but stresses storage and preservation challenges due to weather. It highlights the mer Veal hay driers, some invented in this state, now operating to address past obstacles and urging large producers to study their use for improved feed preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredias
Bay End
Thrift ideals and future plans in daily life
A fragmented talk on thrift contrasts immediate comfort with future security. It urges prudent habits, warns against living beyond means, and links thrift to personal advancement. The piece cites Chinese pride in domestic tech and local labor conditions, noting low daily earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulb
Lily
New Orleans Signs 100000 Sign Plant
New Orleans will host a 100000 sign plant announced by Utilities Collabssie. The seven Bernas facility will be built on St. Uhari Jackson, with Flexiume Corp cited as a leading sign manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
I Orleans
Colladssie
Bret AL Marehaart
Atest
Dtu
Lolttetina
Seven
Bernas
St. Uhari
Dackson
Sud
Wold
Ibs
Hots
Flexiume Corporation
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Bobby
Vienna
J. A. Alexander
Cornelious Alexander
Ariar Robb
Stonedyin
Ant
John Willie Cell
Velma Lirance
Jo Alexander
Lionell Lioht
Sterling Simpsons
Meade Simons
Mollie Hinton
Claude Coseford
Marie
Audrey Clsy
Morma
Neva Dell
Clea Alexander
de Alexander
Mereerite
Vera Mexander
J.C
Lillian Alexander
Cladys
Mathie
Victarii
Jewel Finmons
Clen
Jor
Calvin
Bester
Mmamett Colvin
Harold
Lorene
Terbert
Caroline Virginia Reich
Pmineth Lee
Metba Crawford
Martins
Hilly Morris
Carmen Freel
Alexender
Gimmens
James
Erno
Graves
SS RO
Pely Roy Tu
Arete
Mie
Tbs
Hopewell
Pantate
Mabicourt
Aliiuitivds
Douglas
C. P. Rinehart
A. M. Leachman
Gladys
Geo, Shinpoch
H. Halstead
J. A. Baker
N. B. Ford
Helen
Tom
Olivia Aswell
Anna Belle
Christine Edmiston
Ola Frazier
Lucille
Loberta
Anna
Virgil Holloway
Alline
Mattie Lea Holtzclaw
Pauline Holstead
Mary Glenn Emory
Margueritte Sisemore
Vera Aswell
Messrs
Joh
Tom Rinehart
Aubrey Hinton
Pete Gakes
Luther Frazier
Leonard White
Thelbert Halstead
Greyson Leachman
Laurence Terry
Cecil Edminton
Billy Pipes
Rufus Hammons
Edwards
Eugene
Parker Holtzebury
Dewey Holtzclaw
Rinehart
Fletcher Baker
Mar. Baker
J. H. Leachman
R.A. Leachman
Billy Chandler
Jim Wipes
Eva Ambrose
Watson Green
Ambrose
Mira Alt
Shreveport
Hazel Chambliss
Johnnie Lindsey
Lillian
Virginia Ann Foster
Cypress
W. T. Gaines
John Aswell
Ed Aswell
Congressman Aswell
Bert
Pecan Grove
Crystal Richmond
Choudrant
Sunshine McAl
Susie Colvin
Maude McAllister
S. W. Syraus
Wan Sacety
Vhrift
Shanghai
Shoutung
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