1962 New Year's Greetings From Capitol Leaders
A compilation of New Year wishes from Baton Rouge figures including President John Kennerly and Governor Jimmie Davis. Messages praise unity, domestic tranquility, and progress across sectors such as education, public safety, transportation, agriculture, and Tide lands issues. Notables include Aly. Gen. Robert Kennedy, LSU leadership, and state officials offering clippings of gratitude and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P.tugwell
Vinance
Jin Leily
Tidelands
Shelby Dacks
Murphy Roden
Britainks
LSU
Tray Middleton
LSU Dres-Mleet
John Tunter
Ray Burgess
Uvay
Charles Rosen Hains
Congressional
Holiday visitors in Hodge vicinity noted
Rowena Lowrey reports a lively holiday season with many visitors. Bob and Mrs. Nash stay with Rev. and Mrs. Flower Lisenby in Lake Charles while Tom Maddox visits from Hammond. Hines and Bell families travel from Springhill and Orange to see relatives in Hodge area. Numerous others from Houston Beaumont Memphis New Orleans and Lafayette join Christmas gatherings with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Lowrey
Bob Nash
Mrs. Flower Lisenby
Baby
Lake Charles
Tom Maddox
Hammond
Robert Hines
Springhill
A. M
Vail
Harvey Rasbury
Vernon Quaid
Houston
Texas
Monroe Quaid
Ani M's.Houiston Kneith
Aylon Bell
Orange
Sas
Donald Wails
Beaumont
Jesse Johnston
Lake Foursome Christmas Socials and Sickness Report
Community recounts a holiday period with many Christmas dinners and family gatherings across Arkadia area. Numerous residents, including Tolley, Reese, Nelson, Woodard, Cox, Colvin, Christian, Cantrell, and Woodard relatives, hosted and visited kin in Arcadia, Ruston, Monroe, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge while several neighbors contracted severe colds. Donald Leslie Woodard was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Woodard, with wide family attendance noted. New Year’s Day visits and hospital updates mark a busy season as residents recover from illness and juggle holiday hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Christian
Baton Rouge
Christin
Ernest Bramlett
Transylvania
George Reese
Mattie Lau Usubanks
al Houston
May
Mes
Robert Tubanks
Hubert Wubanks
Mattie Lott Jéubanks
Sam Neilson
Vic
Wayne Sallin
Girs
Pineville
Fred Parker
Freddy Mack
Monroe
Mack Hood
Viola
Mick Heock
Viloa
A. J. McCullin
Laura Mac McCultin
Gt B.A Venry
Melaiid Mes
A. J. Mood
Alvis Sanders
Alywid Odell Stewart
Lovejoy Willians
Blanche
Olleman
Airs
Wikford
Turner
Mas
Viatt Woodard
M. A. Woodard
John Lee Culla
Areaudia
Josh Wooded
Lovejoy Willains
Luther Cox
Laven Woodard
Wiley Woodard
Carrie Cantrell
Phormer
Alberman
A. G. Polk
Jimmy Shelton
Houston
Ollie Hichardson
Thomas Colvin
I. C
Woodard
Arcadia
Albert Woodanil
Durin
Reeling Holloman
Geneaml
Karen Sue
Thei
Tyreaniel
Bradley Lulender
Sallie
Arnot
Gene Tinsley
Matt Woodard
Bonnie
Glenda
Lavon Woodard
Dis Nouris
Baeton Rouge
Robles Cox
Hodge
Are
Ant Mies
Phoris Colgin
Auul Leys
Re C
Mie Davison
Henry
Mhursh
Wille
Harrison
Mey
Ane Stewart
Ruston
Ohn Garner and
Dewey Singleton
Amt
Irs Tamapiy Wilkins
Don Wallace
Dan
Balen
Community
Dee Sanstare
Mrr
Wilson Carter
Ganify
Huston
Perry Kirkham
Baby
Ervin
Christina
Lesnent Warty
Lou
Alex Boyd
New Years and Holiday Visits Include Local Families
The community recounts New Year gatherings with relatives and friends. Mrs. Davis injures a finger in a broiler house, needing stitches at Green Clinke. Many residents travel to visit kin in Monroe, Haynesville, West Monroe, and Shreveport, while others host gatherings at homes in Downsville and Junction City.
Crossroads Wedding At St Rest Church Deloria Wilson Weds Colvin
Deloria Wilson and Jimmy Colvin wed at St Rest Baptist Church on Friday evening December 29. The couple, soon to begin married life, are greeted by family and friends amid notes of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossroads
Deloria Wilson
Jimmy Colvin
St. Rest Church
A. Hareron
A. FP. Harvison
CL. Henry
Arcadia
Viview Smith
Amiinidie Sanders
Homer
Mie Dturold Tar
Harrison
Riastun
Ruth Colvin
Colvan
Shiiside Colvin
Dee Ty
C. Va
Henry
Wilbette Tamumons
Dim Gyas
Aml
Ann
BE. M. Dusidson
de Divevisens
Iva Sanford
O. R. Singleton
AQP
Horace Gud
Dulari Wilson
Jamuny
Rex Colvinien
St Hest Baptist Church
B. Colvin
A. McCulla
Mass Laurn
Abe McCudlig
Terrisan
Sanabury
Sunlay Misses Ltd
Terryville Milton Henry On Sick List In Community
Christmas in Terryville brought cheer while Milton Henry remained on the sick list. The note lists visitors and relatives from Ruston Shreveport Monroe Arcadia Delhi and Huston and recalls a Christmas family reunion with 37 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terryville
Milton Henry
ARS. CO
Stewart
Tove
Greenwood Vacant Tenant House Burns In Community
A vacant tenant house on the Goodwin estate burned Monday afternoon. Origin of the blaze is unknown. The structure had been vacant since early summer. Community notices and local names appear in a cluttered recap of residents visiting, traveling, and medical plans surrounding New Year’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Burns
Vican
Goodwin
A. L. Kilgore
Saint Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
Ray Kilgore and Sons
Gainesville
Texas
Andrews
J. Gi. Andrews
Shreveport
Uegene Adis
Vieni
Jim McCullen
Nateheg
Mes
H.C. Skinner and Son
Eloy
John Willie Green
Clara Bacmor
Hop Doe
Clara
Mollie Patterson
Imope Well
Clara Farmer
Mollie
Iime
Christmas and New Year Reflections in Riser Community
The Riser community reflects on Christmas and New Year with stories of visitors, church deacons, and moving plans. Dr. Robert D. Carter recovers from appendectomy on Christmas Day, while families like the Maddows prepare for a Knoxville move. New Year greetings, weather notes, and local anecdotes about festive duties and good luck customs are shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Davis
John
Atstrang
Ruston
Ga. Tech
Atlanta
Dg. W. Lipscom
MeDow
Robert D. Carter
Kimbell-Carter Clinic
Jane
Cole
Clinton Mathis Undergoes Back Surgery
The notice mentions Clinton Mathis having back surgery and hints at holiday celebrations with loved ones gathering, reflecting on past days. No further verifiable details or dates are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Clinton Mathis
Memories and family life fill East State Texas celebration
A fragmented reminiscence of holidays at East State Texas TB hospital and Simsbor n area, detailing Billy Griffin's weight gain and recovery, large family gatherings, and community events. Mentions Gramma Colvin staying indoors, various relatives visiting, a hog killed over the holidays, and a New Year gathering at the Mathewes place on Highway 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Griffin
Iron Tyler
Labes
East State
Texas TB
Billy
Floy
Mark Colvin
Watson
Income Jump By 50 Percent Is Predicted
A Louisiana University economist forecasts upbeat income gains through 1970 for Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas with personal incomes rising from 5.2 to 8.3 billion in Louisiana and per capita income moving toward national share. Mississippi personal income climbs to 6 billion with per capita at 60 percent of the national average and Arkansas shows growth to 34.8 billion with per capita around 60 percent of the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
AUP
Lane University
Pyaetee Misse M. Watters
Louisiana
Missssippi
Arkansas
Mississippi
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Jesse
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Clay
Paul Roden
Knoxville
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Joe Buford
Covington
Robert Willett
O. P. Wille
PB. Willett
Rohart Willett
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Charles Harris
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Mansfield
J. of Kendall
David Clinton
Farmerville
Jimmy Clinton
F. A. Hinton
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Don Hinton
Donnie
David
Louis Korn
L. A. Crawley
Siinly Island
Fred Kern
Harrison,burg
Ed Kington
Louis Kern
Mack Caraway Sr
Jack Bates
Bates
Homer Simelley
Jimiy Harvey
Ruston Hospital
New Kavanaugh
E.C. Lederer
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Bang “Lives
Doris Hackett
Memphis
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Billy Unehes
Wes Sentell
Corinth
Chester Crumm
Jackberry
Geo. Tewwrey
Sam Stonerock
2. Roberson
Lela Carter
Noel Rasbury
George Lowrey
Bert Andrews
Charlie Stewart
Alexan
Bul Lee
Nouth Carolina
Waynette Brinson
M. Wayne Bringgavey
Bil Tolar
Hibby Iren Waco
Tesus
Mae Winaball
Jewell Meek
Louise Ruptiee
Lafayette
Jack
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
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Viola Houp
Boyce Tolley
Gene Boudtlio
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Jack Perma
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Ralph Chandler
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Calvert
W. J. Holder
Tnanne Cataly
Sena
Cindy
Cret Fon Hotleman
Mia
Mrs
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Tanestore
J. Te Melarand
Morston
Mitch Melarland
I’vett Wade, Jr
O. W. Roberts
West Monroe
Lou Net Russell
West
Monrog
J. C. Brasher
Danny Frasier
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Frasier
Carol Day
Sheila
Julie Wade
Bobby Jack Bayles
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L. M. Joiner
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Macy
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Molde
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Jaine Huda
Feresat Watley
Edward Cofflin
Sedeie
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An Mars
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Lares Ginn
Army
Vie
Ais
A. W. Ginn
Cleveland
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Odie Sinwlohin
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Jan Wallace
Artie Hammons
Fred Douglas
May Davids
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Morland
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Mutt
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Anthiy
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Delhi
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Chloe Futrells
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Federal Land Bank Association
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del Monte
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