History of Old Wire Road Traced in Ail Written by Pat Barnwell
Patricia Barnwell outlines the origins of the Old Wire Road from Bienville’s trail to its evolution into a major North Louisiana route. It covers early exploration by De Soto and Bienville, pioneer migrations led by Daniel Colvin, settlement around Vienna, and the transition toward farming, stage coaches, and the 1850s railroad telegraph line forming the Wire Road.
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Old
Wire Road
Pat Barnwell
Pamela Barnwell
Patricia Barnwell
New North Louisiana
de Soto
Bienville
Louisiana
Mississippi River
White Lake
Providence
Calhoun
Red River
Natchitoches
Blenville
Daniel Calvin
Vienna
White Dean
Don Juan Filhiol
Mira
Quachita
Fort Mira
Monroe
Fishie
Atlantic
Appalachians
Mississippi
New Orleans
France
United States
Danif. Colvin
Texas
Daniel Colvin
Piedmont
North
South
Caro
Lina
Georgia
Colvins
Daniel
Painey
Stowe
Sims
Feasel
Dutze
Kentucky
Ohio
Lake Providence
Red
Trenton
Lincoln Parish
Ouachita
New Q Orleans
Eams
Old Trenton
Shreveport
Ohd
Forville
Gid Sibley
Douglas
Trussell
el Paso
Hind
North Louisiona
Messer Fannings and Company
Vicksburg
Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Old Wire
Shravaport
Lara Baker
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Richmond
Southwestern and American Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Old Val
Ellender Opposes Javits Civil Rights Bills in Radio Address
Senator Ellender reiterated opposition to Senator Javits civil rights bills in a radio address. He argued they threaten federal control over private citizens and stressed focus on inflation and domestic economy over expanding foreign aid. He noted concerns about the economy’s integrity and his agricultural committee duties amid national issues.
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Ellender
Javits
Washington, D.C
Act
Jacob Javits
Louisiana
Tilander
Eisenhower
Llender
Chatman
Senate Agriculture Committee
Union Speech Fierce Idealism Marks President Address
The president’s state of the union appears brighter than the reality, stressing inflation risks and the need to live within means. He urges restraint on spending, advocates labor management discussions, and critiques farm subsidies while supporting foreign aid and cooperation with developing nations.
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Etsentower
Anette
A.gular
Hoffa
Routher
Hermonopolis
United Steel Workers
Eisenhower
Con‘ Srens
United States
Choudrant H D Club Meets With Mrs Levi Harris
The Choudrant Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs Levi Harris home in January with twelve members and visitors. Minutes read and accepted. Reports from committees, a verbal demonstration on family harmony, and refreshments noted. Next meeting set for Mrs W W Aswell’s home.
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Choudrant
H. D. Club
Levi Harris
Choudrant Home
Mark Davis Wee
Ie Yon
Smeliey
Kamils Counen
Ina
Ates
Sieh Joy
Woo
Aswell
Proud Brewster
Mark Davis
Fatimie Melwards
Reg. Fiedeher
Frank Tninnions
Ro AL Liitmimons
A. 1. Logan
Olw McCorka
Wo. Walker
Kimnie
Bobby Rives Birthday Party Honored by Family
Mr and Mrs WR Rives honored their son Bobby on his eighty birthday with a home party on Robert Street. Guests arrived after a game relay, several contests, and outside games before kids gathered in a red decorated den. The scene featured red roses and candy at elaborate tables as children played and the celebration concluded with festive activities.
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WR. Rives Hono
Bobby
Dannurg
Robert Street
Langest
Kinddd
Renee Duchesne
Biven
Hupp
Willy Ice
Rives
Co 11
Smith
Real Estate Deeds Filed in Ruston Area Jan 21 1960
Real estate deed filings in the Ruston area listed for the week ending Thursday January 21 1960 include numerous lot transfers and sales. Names such as Robert Slims Ossie Mae Bradford Carrie Jones Joe Wallace Marshall Lawson Osan Lewis Roy Cook Woodlawn Subd Ruston and others appear alongside prices from 700 to 2510 dollars and larger totals up to 16000 dollars. The notices cover parcels in Northwood Terrace Sherwood Forest and other Ruston subdivisions with multiple buyers and lenders noted.
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Fince
Davies
Wiel
Goo
Robingort
Lot
Robert
Slims
Atkins
Lot &A
Northwood Terrace
Pluston
Laug Fy Smith
Ossie Mae
Bradford
Carrie T. Jones
Tod
Terral
New &i
Sao
Joe HH
Bette H. Wallace
Ruston Dp
Lean Assn
North Hwood Terrace
Rubbh
Ruston
Marshall J. ‘Terrid
Walpole Et al
Nbn
R. AW. Lawson, Jr
Osan M
Woodlawn
American Home. Construction Co, Inc
Ione GC
Bmia Dt
Willer
Heney C. Modisetto
Adkne & Avn
Murphy
Bloels
Town of
Dubueh
National Library Week Observance Plans and Appeal
A state committee and local figures discuss National Library Week events in Baton Rouge with remarks by Mrs Stephenson and others. A library board authorization of 2500 dollars for a public demonstration is noted, alongside talks on a permanent exhibit and a call for community support.
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New Worlds
Ople
Shelter
Tive
Vicce
attHe Bute Rouge Chamabter
Comifjerdé
Shirley
Stephenson
Ruste
Tie Xelwols
Ilitary
Nubrides Bf
Service Corganizer
Vellisaha
Stephanson Tole
National Library Week
Aled Antenica
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Radio Audret
Klender
South Arn
Ournation
Wilson‘s Carton
Ballard's
Pillsbury Sweet
Lugby
Neer Roast
U.S.D. A
Bobby Rives
Tawight
Leis Renhower
Congress
Napoleon Martney
Martin G. Kendall
Rock BR
William T
Cassie
Ruston Riche
Laat
Cook State
Sherscood Forest
Reiston
Ruston Bd
Alan
William 'P
Craste
Pele
Cook
Js & Lot
Shomwood Forest
Credit
bin of Sale
Joseph A
Imes R. Kolb
Joseph Tt
Thyghens
Kelly Basar Realty
Lamoyne
Ray & A. B. Telford
Portlon
Sherwood
Adda
Rakion
Lit
Donald L
Mary A. Remonty
Johnny Sheveill
North Highland
Hollis O
Coraluna Toy
Roe
Ves, Jr
Gleversale
Rusten
Lay
Woodrow & Ton W
Ruston Blelg
Lowi
Lotone
Ruston Bldg
Loti
Woodrow W
Highland Realty. Corp. al
H. B. Barker
Nevily Highland Subd
Fon
Robert B. Sima
Jessie B. Meard
Northwood
Terrace
Subd
Louie
Mays Aditn
Tustin
Agsn
Ronnie J
Dorothy
Mooney
William R. Pearce
Charles E. Shelor
Celestin A. Feather’ Sinne
John
Forrester
Chirmerce
Baton
Rothtys Wilde Calebrale
Oldsmobile
Jiereta
Sapoe
Holland-Nicholson
Georgia Tune
Abc-Tv
RADIC
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