Christmas visiting crowds fill Terryville and nearby area
A long list of Christmas gatherings covers Terryville Arcadia and surrounding communities. Residents hosted relatives from Ruston Monroe Homer Shreveport and Jasper while extended families from Lisbon Burns and Minden joined meals and greetings. Many hosts included nurses teachers and farmers with local farms and churches cited as social hubs during the holidays.
Simsboro MARS arrival brings Houston and Monroe visitors
Families and friends gather for Christmas visits as residents welcome relatives from Houston and Monroe. Local names note recuperation from injuries and joyous holiday shifts, with several out of town guests from Laurel Miss and Texas. The season spurs travel through Lasse Charles, Pineville, and Shreveport areas as kin plan gatherings and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
G. C. Madden
L. H Davis
Ralph
Jessie Davis
Houston
Texas
Paul Bowers
Monroe
Mattie Phillips
Yuletide
Melvin Colvins
Laureal
Premius Williams
Lasse Charies
Raymond Pauleys
Ferr. Brosswells
Clark
Leroy Beéns
Mima Smith
Migs Hefen
Sally
Bey City
A. Robin
Wilfred
Nev
Pat Blake
Jil Denise
Hye
Jonashora Taspi
Christmas gatherings and condolences fill Douglas homes
Families in Douglas mark Christmas with large gatherings and express sympathy for mourners. Several households hosted relatives from Freeport, Springfield, Reston, Shreveport, Jackson, Cedar Town, and other locales. Visitors included siblings, grandchildren, and extended kin as holiday meals were shared.
Christmas in Corinth Recounted by Local Residents
The Corinth notes describe a quiet Christmas with many family gatherings in Ruston and surrounding areas. Readers recount meals, turkey dinners, visits from relatives in Homer Monroe and Russell Parish, hospital stays, and a Christmas tree at the church. Mrs J H Stephenson entered Ruston hospital December 11 and later moved to her daughter's home for her 90th Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Stephenson
Ruston Hospital
Dee
B. F. Fowler
Ruston
Will Burgess
Monroe
J. N. Brazzel
Janice
el Dorgdn
Ark
Gene Brazzel
W. E Vining
Lane Stewart
Grady Bennett
Ray Bennett
Mrs. Meeker
J. M
Increased Industry Expected in Louisiana for 1959
Curt Siegelin of the Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry reports industrial growth projections for 1959 based on a survey of 297 usable responses from 2,283 manufacturers. Investments are expected to reach about 212.9 million dollars, with around 7,800 new jobs, and most respondents foresee little change from 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton
Rough
Curt Siegelin
Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry
Louisiana
Department
Siegelin Sid
Department of Commerce and Industry
Louisiiana
Siegelin Gaid
Lowisiana
Siegelin
The Teamsters Union and Labor Unity Debate
Letters to the editor criticize the Teamsters Union for organizing vast public and private sector workers. They warn of a masterlike agenda and cite perceived failures of unions, management, and strikes, mentioning past events and figures to question union influence and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Teamaters
Sone
New York
Teamsters
Eyployees
Rit
Ruston Aldermen adopt license law for electricians
Ruston aldermen enact City Ordinance 472 governing electrician licensing. Journeyman electricians and electrical contractors must be licensed to work in Ruston, with a board to review applications and exams. Fees are 15 for journeymen and 25 for contractors, due at application. licenses expire December 3 annually and require re examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Board of Aldermen
Rustot
Ate Prenties
Ruston
Thanksgiving Holiday Visitors and Local Guests List
A long list of holiday visitors and guests at homes across Kansas, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi is recorded. Names include DUBACH Katie Ropp, Hedgepeth family, Prather family, Jesse Moore and Mark, Stella Colvin, Velma Colvin, Willie Colvin, Doss family, Norris family, Driggers family, Sanersons, Trammell family, Bridges family, Neal family, Hayden family, Colvin, and many others visiting relatives in Monroe, Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Sanford
Pamela
Farmerville
E. Parley
Debra
Donald
Lisbon
Odie Singleton
Dewey
Dee Sanford
Arcadia Hospital
Asad
Mack Hood
Fred Parker
Monroe
Wayne Falling
Judy
Jennie
Dineville
Read Head
Lester Head
Richard
Philip
Arcadia
J. W. Dye
Virginia
Charlie Dye
Ethel Grey
Jonesboro
Ives
Phos
Oye Singleton
Raburn Cook
Shreveport
Bernie Singleton
Hiemomty Wiliapas
Puston
Bee Sanford
Ne Dye
Mavis
Spain
Chile
Christies
Dora Uotley
Mutt Hovel
Als
Shelpeed
Rheekey
Douglas Stewart
Areaida
John Garner
Sea
Lane Stewert
Ti Fun
May
Temny Moore
Novehter
Noah Puests
Sireciov
Charle Tayler
Ars
Curtiss Stewie
Daytine
Gin Sineleton
Culpepper
Trusion
Nissan Me
Tula Culneppey
Tasywod
N.v
Minwvie
Duck
Antineh
Tomy Lewis
New Ofleans
L. A
E. L. Wadlington
Abbey- File
Th. J. Smith
Rallis Rates
Bloomington
Ind
Otis Agee
Hodge
Yazoo
James Carroll Farrar
Melody
Minden
Luther Colvin
Pete
Patti
Bubach
Newton Smith
Hobbs
N. M
E.W. Hageman
Ht. QC
Samson
Jakke Cameron
Robert Young
Bossier Gig
A. J. Lautigar
W_ 8
Simnith
Edgewood
Texas
N. C. Colvin
Clyde Colvin
Kentwood
Bud Traylor
Kathie
Mobile
Ala
Harry Bobbineau
Charlie James Doss
Port Arthur
Chester Green
Johnny Doss
Calvin Norris
Paul Williamson
LaPorte
A. M. Tatum
Terri Lynn
Donna Gail
Little Rock
Ark
A. M. Woodson
Roy Tulco
Doss Woodard
Dallas
W. O. Woodward
R. J. Mitchell
Steve Carrington
Denver
Culo
A. B. Doss
Mack Henry
Joe Doss
Sinsshore
Patsy Driggers
Baton Rouge
Frank Driggers
T. F. Sanderson
el Dorado
Armond Ball
Man
B. Trammell
C. L. Bridges
Kathy
Pensacola
Fla
Trammell
Harvey Trammmel
Terry Trammel
Donaldsville
Aulin Dawson
Homer
Malcolm Carpenter
Victoria
Neil
In Bennett
Ty.Neatherstone
Fous
Leon Flaydien
Joe Nolan
Avanile
Gia
Air
Mra
Lavelle Hayden
St. Joseph
Will Fguthree
Threveport
Funkates
Archie Colvin
R. C. Scott
W. Scott
J. C. Scott
Bunkie
Licensing Law Clarified for Plumbers in Ruston
A city licensing rule clarifies that plumbers must hold a valid certificate to renew a Ruston license. The board of examiners mandates documentation for license renewal. fees apply and licenses expire in December of the year issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riston
Phimbiri
Ruston
Culbertson Family Joys Through Holidays and Christmas
A fragment recalls Culbertson and community members celebrating a child's birthday during the holidays and Christmas. Mentions home life with Irvin Glass of Ri My and Mr, their children Arthur in Texas, highlighting a warm family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Little Bud
Irvin Glass
Ri My
Arthur
Texas
Simsboro Chapter Installs Officers For Ensuing Year
Simsboro Masonic Hall hosted the Simsboro Chapter 95 installation ceremony with Mrs Grant as Installing Marshal Cascile Roberson and Mrs Pearl Joiners among officers. Harriet Ping and Maury H Nobles presided. retiring officers were honored. gifts were exchanged and a reception followed at the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro Masonic
Stalling Officar
Grant
Marshal Cascile Roberson
Hutlain
Pearl Joiners
Cadia
Mrables
Minnis ‘Bortnist
Sesarane
Harriat Ping
Vite
Maury H.R. Nobles
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DuPont
ZEREX
Rose
Gillette
Gio
Ean A
Diive
Ivy
Todey
ESTEE
Hagas Bebe
Eer Oe
Lia
Plete
Rhee
Harry Napper Ant Che
W. Polimd
Drew
Nolan
Alymet Hollis
Benny Hollis
Alge Horte
Northeast College
W. N. Molard
Jennie Sthodes
Hico
W. Aveoels
Mary
Guld
P. Q.a Lawrence
Alttt di
Warren
Ave
Charlye Thienetenr
Annie Hulffmars
Dirmer
Avon Smith
Ho. Booles
Anne
A. Matthews
Chase
M. A. Liggen
WM. Ligeia
Maxine
Is Lerayee
Hen Aycock
W. N
Poland
David Tarver
Terryville
D. O. Stewart
Terryville Ois
Jeff Moon
Dee Witt Puckett
Ond
Henry Farly
Gihsland
G. A. Owens
BE. H. Crews
W. A. Odell
Redecer
Venice
B. J. Kilpatrick
Baby Randy
Burns, la
Caroll Sanford
Hilly, la
L. R. Sanford
Omer
Gail Kenny
Suzlette
Ivanette Sanford
Rtta Tarver
Id Hollis
Carrie Mabty
Bill Mac
Bry
Huckley
Tot Om Halted
Gladewater
Charles Hollis
Ed Hollis
FM. Waleworthy
Ruby Caldwell
Carroll Caddwell
Mira
Buddy Foremi
Ton Caldwell
Monstoo
Charles Edward ‘Colvin
Pine Wsluff
Lescar Harlan
Ned Causey
Otis Elliot
Gwendolyn Niot
el Dorasdo
PLC
Summons
Dendy Eliot
Mike
Bill Brigs
Texarkana
Dendy Flot
Paul Pratt
New Orleans
L. H. Pratt
E. W. Hagemen
P. T. LaGrone
P. T. LaGuene Jr
E. W. Gageman
Rayburn Brazzil
Napconville
Sam Johnson
Fofarm Loans
Nat'l. Farm Loan Association
HM K. Weaver
Simsboro
Foun Novih
South
Sizry
Nova Jonn Ledbetter
Jen Shreveport
Purine
Grey
Charlotte Amy Gumiin
Eadest
Pineville
Andy Larson
Shay
Thi
Nables
Lake Chaves
Pat Johnson
Mos
Marga City
Aline
Eid Mass
Ganily
Ate
Bossi
Charles
Ehillyen
Douglas
J. G. Varp
Tom Dougdale
Lutha Elkins
Sam Grant
D. A. Baker
W. Williams
J. G. Vernon
Freeport
Alex
J. W. Vern
John Vernon
Mer
GC. Vernon
Joan Si
West Monroe
AL White
Wow. Norris
Dowrsville
Mir
Claude
Hester
Bort Arti
Mer. Or
Tain Moltzelayn
Mia
Rabbit Pennell
Chiude Edmiston
Stertington
Mariese Hogan
Choudrant
W. FL Edmiston
W. EF. Wilson
Christmis Day
Louis Urewster
Jackson, Hiss
Town
Guy Ost
Spring Quleans
Wes
Bateby Fink
Iva
Shievepsien
Wallace
Corinth
Earnest Hood
Elton
Sandra
Cecil Hood
Leonard. Hood
Mary Fitzabath
M-Sgt
Mel- Vin Hood
Sigan
Ann
Bossier City
Wayne Stephenson
La-Vay Perkins
Fairbanks
William Hong
Ironier Hospital
B. F. Honnett
Bob
Dubachh
Ray Suggs
Duncan Hood
Patricia
Lenny Watson
Danny
Rusten
Buster Valentine
Wayne
Patsy
Rosa
C. C. Hunter
Carolyn
Rav
Post
Allen Carter
Dorado, Ark
Claudette
Curtis Farley
Hico School
Richard Dixon
Orange,Texas
Barney Dixon
Mrs. Dixon
J. W. Moyton
A. G Hood
Bill
Sievelin
Lenin
Jovan
Lenin Vo
Dabor
Raynwad J
Smithy
Lande Board of Aldermen
Rend Law
Dubach
Katie Ropp
Kansas City
Kan
Mrs. Love Day
Mr. Day
T. L.hedgepeth
Maurine Hedgepeth
John T. Hedgepeth
Dallas, Texas
Frances Hedgeneth
C. D. Prather
Keith
Morgan City
Jap Colvin
Jesse Moore
Mark
Mr.Moore
Marion
Gilesty
Stella
Colvin
Lindall ‘Colvin
Emmett Colvin
Lynn Colvin
Culbertson
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