Sweetheart Banquets Held by Baptist and Dubach Churches
Youths of the Baptist church hosted a Sweetheart banquet with Pan Wan of Hong Kong as speaker and Van Marsh directing entertainment. Other notes mention Richard Lane’s birthday party, visits from Monroe and Ruston residents, and a Sweetheart banquet for the Dubach Shol Billy Methodist churches with Patricia Wilks performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A. Ball
The
Pan Wan
Hong Kong
China
la. Teoh
Ruston
van Marsh
Doyle Cobb
Richard Lane
Charlies Green
Danny
Jdnis
Greer
Grean
Dallas
Texas
John McKeithan
Mott
Cullen Mondhy
George Holt
Laurie
Monroe
Armand Ball Sun
R. M. Woodson
Roy Fulco
Shreveport
Rovert Colvin
J. W. Jones
Bas
Mary Fae Smith
Bryan
Herr
Wi A. ‘Colvin
Dubach
Billy’Methodist
Jerry Jeans
Misa
Patricia Wilks
eDelobés Billberry
Dubois
Billom
Burns
Providence cemetery workday brings tidy grounds
Providence edge of From ed Cemetery hosted a Friday afternoon leaves cleanup with Mrs J Singleton Md and Mrs G P Cooper among attendees. Ruth Cooper and Mr and Mrs Kemp Upchurch joined the visit, while Mr and Mrs T A Herring called on Mrs Mollie Singleton. Afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Kemp Upchurch of Minden and Bill Barnett of Dorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
J. Singleton
G. P. Cooper
Ruth ‘Cooper
Kemp Upchurch
T. A. Herring
Mollie Singleton
Minden
Bill Barnett
Dorado
Social visits documented around Mrs Singleton's circle
The page lists numerous visitors and guests stopping by Mrs G P Singleton and Mollie Singleton across several days. Names include Cooper, Broughton, Johnson, Tubbs, Burnley, Dockburn, Jobson, Jess, Farley, and Jeffacat, with relatives from Ruston and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack McKee
Olen Johnson
FT. Singleton
Singleton
Baby Parnett
Fron
Davado
Ark
Jick Dockburn
Annette Burnley
Baby
Ruston
Lavelle Singleston
Pade Larance
Herman
Cobb
Roger
Gail
G. P. Cooper
Pete Singleton
Mike
Mark
Fondy
Atrs
Tarey Johnson
Johany Jess
Mate Boeken
Moa
Bayes Fiassi
Garland eGee
Alfred Farley
Ann
Tue
Farley
Ales
Shirvey
Cowan Announces Direct Distance Dialing Set Here
E D Cowan announces direct distance dialing begins September 17 1961 for Ruston Monroe and West Monroe subscribers. Long distance service expands to Shreveport and nearby towns with crossbar conversion across Louisiana and into Canada and Alaska, marking Bell System’s major initial rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbenvietedl
DOD
Cowan
Shreve
Ile
DDD
Engleweed
New Jersey
DND
Louisiana
South
Atchafalya River
Atchafalaya River
404
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Regulators Urged as Broiler and Egg Producers Seek Changes
Louisiana hearing reveals clash over changes with broiler and egg producers backing reforms while eaters and brokers counter that adjustments may not help. Lincoln Parish notes include pasture and hay figures and a push to plant Coastal Bermuda. Peach Festival plans and telecom DDD conversion details follow, with emphasis on broader farm, community, and service implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Market Commission
Lincoln Parish
Clay Oil Well Blowing Out Excites Community
An oil well at Clay blew out Saturday night causing loud roaring noises and shaking houses. The event drew local attention and curiosity about potential outcomes as the well vented into the air. Reverend Robert Galatas and family joined Homer Sisemore’s dinner party after services, with Galatas delivering a sermon titled O Man of Little Faith Why Do You Doubt. Birthday dinners honored several locals, and visitors from New Orleans joined the weekend gathering at James Pennington’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hinton
Clay
Robert Galatas
Homer Sisemore
Ruston and surrounding residents noted in Sunday social
Ruston and nearby townsfolk were reported visiting relatives and attending church services on Sunday. Several outings included Mr. and Mrs. H T, Mrs. J L Barnard of Ruston, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smelley. A birthday dinner celebrated Mrs. B E Culpepper, 88, with family at the Mattison home. Eve Mattison, age 4, helped bring a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Barnard
Ruston
Clay Church
Antiogh
Leon’ Smelléy
Mir
Ata
Dimihy Haley
Quinnifin
Ania
Smelley
Lamar Driskill
Rayville
Louis Korn
L. A. Crawley
Smelly Island
F L. Korn
Harrisonburg
Jewell Stuckey
Houston
Texas
Quitman
F. A. Hinton
Shirley Brother
Monrte
Mack
Annie) Hammons
West Monroe
Vernon Aldridge
Shreveport
Lawrence Poole
B. Carr
Lynn Tanner
Joyce
Gear
Tanner
W Frost
Jiminie Sue
Bowneville
Hugh Mattison
Oscar Culpepper
Calif
Little Rock
Eve Mattison
Billy
Our Recent Sad Loss and Gratitude From The Community
A town mourns a recent loss while neighbors and friends offer comforting expressions and sympathy. The note thanks those who shared thoughts and support during the difficult time, recognizing the community's gracious response.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jake Rogers
M. F. Henry
Grand, Lodge
Lindsey
Mickey Waller
Simipreliss
Lindsey Amthors
Hoyn
King
Dickie Lewis
Queen
Joekat
William Creen
Ir Grammar School
G. BL Cooper
Walter Broughton
Culombin
Jack Coopers
Charsley Broughton
Jong Distiee Servier Wi
Shrevepdet
Bea
Haighton
Grrensvand
Atta Mintlon
Keithville
Cowen
Broiler
F. C. Levasseur
Bermuda
Lincoln
C. E. Faulk
Commissioner of Agriculture
McNeil Street
Lin
Sholfid
Save Gr Food Market
BERTS
Sade Best
Sepeagi
Stokely
Roberts
Vienna
Jumbo Head
Wnckensle
Armour‘s
Ruth Kavanaugh
Lil Gray
B. B. Kendall
George Rhine
H. T
H. B. Perkintt
J. EB
Neuville
Charles Harris
Harris
Mansfield
Ruawyer
Shaanseet We Pane
Lost
Seicimuelea
J. L. Miller
Coy Gate
Annie Laura West
J. E, Gay
C, BE. Swift
S&h
Tha
Spersy
Cadillac
Atdlac
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