News From Lincoln Parish Towns and Communities
North Louisiana community notes recount Thanksgiving visits across Lincoln Parish including Columbia Sikes and Ruston. Residents such as Hicks Barnett DeFreese and numerous families hosted relatives from Quebec Monroe La Tech Haughton and Shreveport while others traveled to Ruston Downsville Sicily Island and Natchitoches. A community meeting date changes second Saturday shift. local hikes and possum hunts informally observed. many travelers and relatives are noted with church events and cemetery observances nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hicks
Grace
Columbia
W. J. McKinney
James
Marguerite
Quebec
T. J McKinney
Zoulena Barnett
Sikes
W. A. Barnett
Bill LeCroix
Marvin DeFreese
Monroe
Nan Mitchell
Corrie McDowell
Tech
Sunshine McKinney
Mary Virginia Merritt
Ruth Harkness
Gibsland
Chas. King
Claude Ford
Haughton
Mary Comeaux
Ethel Lambert
Elizabeth Moss
Ruston
Emma Lou Owen
Verne Morrow
Hico
Alice Hester
Downsville
Minnie Lea Bryan
Sicily Island
Louise Soncrant
Natchitoches
Thelma Mitchell
Manifest la
Aubrey Brooks
Larto
Bertha Eaves
East Point
J. M. Eaves
Jeff Napper
Shreveport
Ralph Haynes
J. &. McCrary
Marjorie McCrary
T. J. Lann
Margaret Burt
Dodds College
R. E. Burt
John Lawley
Bennett and neighbors visit relatives over weekend in Corinth
Dec 2 notes show Mr. and Mrs. W M Bennett visiting relatives in Dodson and Sikes with many local families such as Farleys Strothers Loyds and Bennetts taking turns hosting. Several trips to Hall Summit Dubach Ruston and Hico mark a busy social weekend among Corinth residents.
Homecoming Day Planned in Hico December Twenty Seventh
Local notes show numerous weekend visits in Hico by Owen, McGee, Doss, Murphy and Loyd families from Alexandria Bastrop Dubach Simsboro Tallulah and Shinsboro. Community notices invite all to Homecoming Day on December 27 with plate to come and neighbors urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Mae Doss
Farmreville
Eunice Cole
J. M. Doss
J. J. Cooper
Dubach
J. W. McGee
Peple
Hico
Remembr
I. L. Owen
Bastrop
A. B. Owen
el Dorado
J. P. Owen
Gertie Mae Loyd
Lois Holder
Misaes
Hazel McGee
Doris
Lois Murphy
Cortez Murphy
Denis Gwe
Shinsbora
Enema
Vern Morrow
Samishare
Sam Duke
Ruston
Norene Strickland
Annie Bell Owen
Hermon Hedgepeth
Sibley Christmas Holiday Social Visitor Notes
Misses Ovie McDaniel of Calhoun and Louise Parnell of Choudrant were guests of Miss Ethel Parnell. Bennie O'Neal visited in Monroe. Ruth Jenkins taught Minden. Families and relatives gathered for Thanksgiving with numerous local homes hosting kin from Calhoun, Port Arthur, Arcadia, Dubach, and Mississippi for football games and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovie McDaniel
Calhoun
Louise Parnell
Choudrant
Ethel Parnell
Sunady
Bennie O'Neal
Monroe
Anna Lynn
Zoria
Mae Philips
Ruth Jenkins
Minden
Calhoun O'Neal
Milton
Port Arthur
Texas
J. M. O'Neal
Elsie Kennedy
Tonsie Dugdale
Lillian O'Neal
R. C. Alexander
Hico
W. A. O'Neal
Dubach
Duke Boyd
G. W. Parnell
E. McFadden
H. Littleton
Henry Woodard
Arcadia
Carl Carrol
Claude Beard
W. W. Jenkins
Jule Gross
GC. H. Littleton
E. M. Davis
Mack Hinton
T. H. Davis
Familly
Trion McFarland
Durwood
Victor Carey
Emily Tate
W. D. O'Neal
D. L. O'Neal
C. Clark
Bernice
Alline O'Neal
Mary O'Neull
Mississippi
Local social visits around Mineral Springs families
Mrs H W Revel visited Mrs Della Cutyin and Mrs Chuarie Williamson. Air N Williamson hosted Mr and Mrs Johannie Williamson of Ruston. Mattie Lou Howard stayed with Mildred and Margaret Williamson. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Williamson read family. Mr and Mrs Bin Franklin also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Revel
Della Cutyin
Meo
Chuarie Williamson
Air
Johannie Williamson
Ruston
Mattie Lou Howard
Mildred
Margaret Williamson
Johnnie Williwson
Birs
bin Franklin
Local visitors and Thanksgiving notes from Downsville
Grace Ballard and Clark of El Dorado visited relatives in town last week while Nell and Ora Hamilton of Shreveport were at home. A hunting party to Black River reported plentiful game but a gun accident injured Robert Farmer. Families from Ruston El Dorado Lake Providence Monroe and Zwolle were noted with various visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ballard
Clark
el Dorado
Ark
Nell and
Ora Hamilton
Shreveport
Edwin Mashaw
Ruston
G. P. Jones
el Reno
Okla
3. A. Jones
R. H. Hardage
Mattye Lee
Ellye Mae Donald
Mississippi
Lada Carey
Lake Providence
Cleo Hale
Zwolle
Christine Raley
Monroe
John Raley
Robi. McGehee
Baton Rouge
Black River
Mack Green
Elay Roberson
Fred McFarland
Howard Hemsler
Buddy Farmer
Robert Farmer
Clarence White
Lannie Woodburn
W.N. Farmer
Mr. Farmer
Wesley Chapel SN icott and visitors gather for Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Martin Red wine Mrs Jack Webber Dwaine and Billy Blanche Webber of Ansley visited Mrs Fannie Spencer Monday. Several relatives and friends from Clay Monroe Hood s Mill Jonesboro and Shreveport gathered at the Wilhite home for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Mall
Shreveport
J. L. Kelly
Longstraw
Henry Hinton
Rodney Wright
Enda May Wright
Don Spencer
Fannie Spencer
Dorothy Wilhite
Chatham
Audie Wilhitte
Cross Roads Dev. 26 The St Best Baptist B. Program
The St Best Baptist church in Cook tuwi hosted a program Sunday night. Miss Bernice Wilder of Greenwood spent the weekend with Miss Allie Pilgreen as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Best Baptist B
Cooktuwi
Bernice Wilder
Greenwood
Allie Pilgreen
Pleasant Hill Social Notes December Visit Trends
Pleasant Hill residents share holiday visits with neighbors and relatives from Ruston Bryceland Fort Worth and Barnett's Spring. J C Pesnell and Troy Lee Kelly visited Garrs mill. Audra West stayed with Mrs Thrash. Audra West and Victoria West joined L T West and family with other guests from Ruston Fort Worth and Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Pesnell
Garr's Mill
Troy Lee Kelly
Jap Gullatt
R. P. Whitman
Ruston
Lon Stephens
Harvey Shelby
F. D. Simpson
Carl Belton
W. J. Belton
Audra West
L. E. Thrash
Bryceland
Claude Beard
Ktiterson
Victoria West
Fort Worth
Texas
L. T. West
Sean Taylor
J. E. West
Clay
8. B. Gardner
Dan Watts
Barnett's Spring
Cooktown Notes and Local Visits span Thanksgiving Weekend
Cooktown news records visits by Mrs Fisher Cook and Miss Alice Belle to Winnfield, Hermans Cook from Camden, and a Monroe trip by O Y Davis and Smith. Marion Thomas of Ruston visits Iva Dene Brooks. Aunt Fannie Cook improves. B Y P U program at Fellowship Baptist. obituary for Mabry Carr. St Rest church B Y P B A to perform at Baptist on Nov 30. invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Cook
Alice Belle
Winnfield
Will McCullin
F. M. McCullin
Hermans Cook
Camden
Arkansas
Clarence Cook
W. ‘Tl. Hinton
Rough Edge
Fannie Cook
O. Y. Davis
Mr. Smith
Monroe
Marion Thomas
Ruston
Iva Dene Brooks
B. Y. P. U. of Fellowship Church
The
Baptist Church
Nannie McCullin
Clyde
Lots
Mabry) Carr
B. Y. PB
St. Rest Church
Miss Audra West Hosts December Meet in Ruston
Risers line reports Monday merit program led by Audra West of Pleas Jant Hill. Attendees include Mrs J W Nelson and Mrs BE H Causey. Tuesday visits by Henry Ball and others to Ruston chamber meeting focus on better pastures. Thanksgiving guests and local visits noted among Causey and Ball families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audra West of
Ruston
Mero
Carl Dollor
Clyde Causey
Charles Causey
Motitue
Jets Lee Haynesville
Beli
Aber
Buskhill
H. M Ball
J. S. Pumlinsen
Bo Ho Causey
Mr. Hines
H T. Biser
Culbertson Society Notes Highlight Holiday Weekend
Mr and Mrs Minor Lane traveled to Camden Arkansas and back within the week Thelma Leo and Rena Frasier hosted Mary Alice Beck over Sunday L A Larance left for Monroe to begin work Miss Louise Hogan spent Thanksgiving with Choudrant homefolks The Hicks cousins visited Mrs R R Gh Frasier and Mrs Frasier hosted guests including Jim Frasier and family on a Carthage Texas trip An entertaining Sunday night featured Cleo Frasier and guests from Farmerville singing quartets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Lane
Camden
Ark
Mary Alice Beck
Thelma
Leo
Rena Frasier
L. A. Larance
Monroe
A. B. Brothers
Greg Hicks
Farmerville
Grayson Hicks
Louise Hogan
Choudrant
Helen and
Linnie Hicks
R. R
Lee Pylant
Smackover
R. R. Gill
Ruston
Linnie
Helen Hicks
Robert Frasier
Jim Frasier
Carthage
Texas
Cleo Frasier
de Hicks
Cleve Cox
Mack McCullen
Local Gossip From Chapel Hill Community Notes
December notes from Chapel Hill list visits and gatherings. Mr E P Stiners and family with Alvie Shelby spent Sunday with Hammonses in Downsville. Several hunts, visits to McCormicks, and a marriage surprise for Miss Beth Buttle and Mr Gordon Pace. Prayer meetings urge attendance. community keeps close social calendar.
Ladies Missionary Society Social Hour in Antioch
The Antioch M E church Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs. R. H. Trussell home Friday afternoon with eleven members present. Leader Blanchard Alexander led discussions on What Thanksgiving means to us and noted scriptural readings, prayers, and inspiring talks by Mrs. Earl C. Turner. Refreshments were served as Misses Luly and Virginia Trussell assisted. attendees expressed inspiration for future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of
M. E. Church
R. H. Trussell
Blanchard Alexander
G. P. Trussell
C. J. Dring
Earl C. Turner
Luly
Virginia ‘Trussell
Local Social Notes From Choudrant and Surrounding Area
Mrs James Halstead and Miss Mattie Len Dold attended the Teachers Association in Alexandria last week. Mrs A S Drew of Minden visited from Ruston to see the big Bulldogs versus Gentlemen game. Several others traveled to Ruston for the football clash. Bernice Hogan and O S Harvey of Downsville surprised friends with a Sunday marriage. Mrs E R Hale returned from Norfield with her father and siblings. Willie Bagwell hosted a birthday gathering for Alistine and Billy Jo. Mr and Mrs John Hibbard of Monroe were weekend guests of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Halstead
Mattie Len Dold
Alexandria
A. S. Drew
Minden
Ruston
Mesors. Crorcitt
Lige Hogan
Choudrant
E. R. Hale
Norfield
John Hibbard
Monroe
Death Angel Claims Mrs WH Graham in Greenwood
Mrs WH Graham died at 8 20 this morning in Greenwood after years of illness. She attended church when able leaving a husband three sons and four daughters plus relatives and friends. Interment is planned for Pine Grove cemetery on Wednesday with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH Graham
Chahem
Pine Grove
Vernon Thanksgiving Picnic Ends With Quilt Drawing
Vernon residents held their annual Thanksgiving picnic on the school grounds with a program by primary and grammar grades, a 10 to 12 morning session, a basket dinner, and an evening performance of Lovely Mary. A quilt, funded by school mothers, was drawn near the play’s end to raise money for window shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Mary
Focal
W. F. Willis
Shreveport
Wit Myo
J. R Upchurch
Oscar McAlister
Sunshine
Ben Cgunsby
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Lincoln Parish
Simsboro
Estelle
Inez Hedgepeth
H. L. Campbell
Tico
Marie Winfree
D. D. Cantrell
Homer
Dr. Isham
C. M. Wiliamson
H. W. Revel
Lynn Revel
Tom Frasier
Sam Revel
Jake Franklin
Florence Howard
Ella Brewster
Greenville
Johnnie Williamson
San Antonio
Fletcher Williamson
Lora Webb
Hazel Colgin
Douglas
E. B. Williamson
C. M. Williamson
Gladys Alverne Williamson
Charlie Williamson
Lee Woods
Mineral Springs
Scot Henry
Fannie Harrison
J. M. Harrison
Andy Harrison
Almer McCullen
E. M. Davidson
J. B. Pligreen
Carl McCullen
P. Colvin
Clyde Davidson
Cooktown
Navey Davidson
Melba Trussell
Vienna
Merrill
Theo Grern
Annie Belle Hinton
J. L. Swint
J. B. Swint
Hall Summit
Mary Agnes
Hattie Riser
Adam Riser, Jr
Olive Riser
Tominson
Bessie Olive Riser
Edna Nelson
Charlie Tomlinson
Hugh Riser
Hauzhion
Low Jettle
Rneva Dring
Reba Taher
Versie Russell
J. C
Dolinie Rose
Sylvia Willis
Mildred Saint
Fills
Akin
Robbie Alexander
T. B. Alexander
Corinth
Bobby
W. M. Bennett
Dodson and Stkes
Curtis Farley
J. M. Strother
H. E. Farley
Myzell Loyd
Messrs
Aubrey Strother
Carrol
Meeker Loyd
E. L. Loyd
D. J. Robinett
W. M
B. F. Bennett
Ochis Loyd
John Wood
Dora ' Hale
Drew Fowler
Fam Lily
J. H. Stephenson
R. F. Bennett
G. W. Bennett
Sarah Rives
W. T. Owen
T. W. McGee
Cleo McCuller
Raphael Farley
Hilly
W. T. Murphy
J. C. Owen
Harlton Driskell
Baby
Robert Holder and
W. G. Loyd
Sibley
Pleasant Hill
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Culbertson
Chapel Hill
E. P. Stiners
Mose
Alvie Shelby
Charlie Hammons
Wilard Hammons
Ellaruze Shelby
W. H. McCormick
Clyde Bullock
Guy Gray
Harold McCormick
Dick Stiners
Sterlington
Andy Neal
J. B. McCormick
H. Tarburton
E. McCormick
West Johnson
Luther Frazier
Blue Ridge
Hardy Sullivan
Leslie Bettleton
Harvey Neal
H. Tarbutton
Beth Buttle
Gordon Pace
Antioch
Mavis
Pauline
Bima
Tressie Lie Weyick
la Tech
Lucile Bays
Vel
J. Gi. Puckett
J.B. Puckett
Joy Puney
Arendau
Ben Grrigsby, Jr
Bhieveport
Morelle Enos
Luo Tech
R. A. Haughton
Faumby
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