Miss Seguin to Wed Bratton in February Ceremony
The Louisiana Methodist Children's Home announces the forthcoming marriage of Miss Paula Ann Seguin to William Bratton. The ceremony will be on Friday February 2 at seven with Rev. Harry Ezell officiating. A reception follows and guests are invited. The couple plans to live in Ruston after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Paula Ann Seguin
William Bratton
Percy Paul Seguin
Baton Rouge
Martha Bratton
Ruston
Harry Ezell
Farmerville High School
North Central Vocational Technical School
Bratton
Louisiana Yams Season Delights Prompt Home Cooks
Now is season to enjoy Louisiana yams with ham and sweet yam dishes. The article notes October harvests, curing in kilns in warm Louisiana autumn, and storage for holiday feasts. It highlights a Yam Supper season January through March and invites trying fresh yams through March, with canned or frozen year round. It provides two recipes: Ham Stuffed Louisiana Yams and a Yam-Ham Loaf, detailing ingredients and bake times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Annual Parish Meeting Held At Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church of the Rideomer in Rustow Ma held its annual meeting electing San White senior warder and BH Rainwater junior warden. Dy TW Walker was chosen clerk of the vestry with retiring vestrymen replaced by Sam White Bob Price and W A Marbury Jr. Mrs Sam White was named parish treasurer for 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of the Rideomer
Rustow
White
BH. Rainwater
Php TW
Walker
Edgar GL. Spratt
Clinton BR
Palmter
Lawrence J. Fox
Samb. White
Bob Price
W. A. Marbury, Jr
Dennis O'Banion
Jack T. Painter
George O. Biscomb
Jack Sikes
Philip Walker
Sam B. White
Tho Church
Geo
TB. Biscomb
Community notes and visitors in Providence region
Local families report weekend visits and social gatherings with Olen Johnson and F T Singleton households. Names include Cooper, Laran ce, Herring and Doss among others. condolences offered to Ira Harrison. Mets prepare 45 players for spring training and a nostalgic recipe for baked ham and yam dish appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.T. Singleton
Stevie Cooper
G. P. Cooper
George Wayne
Kay Baily
Homer
T. A. Herring
F. T. Singleton
Jimmy Johnson
David Larance
Singleton
Larry Johnson
Mike
Cleon Bell
Olen Johnson
Pete Singleton
Herman Cobb
Roger
Gail
Glen Singleton
Peggy
Linda
Lavelle Singleton
Johnny Doss
Billy Knowles
Bob Singleton
Alen Singleton
Howard Cooper
Elgin Cooper
Tommy Singleton
Roger Cobb
Jimmy
Ira Harrison
February Wedding Planned By Jimmye Heard and Ralph McNabb
Announcement from Mrs. Mary F. Heard of Bernice says Miss Jimmye Heard will wed Ralph McNabb Jr. The ceremony is set for Saturday February 24 at Bernice Methodist Church with Rev. Abe Conerly to officiate at 5:30 p.m. Relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmye Heard
Ralph McNabb
Jimimye Heard
Ralph &. McNabb, Jr
Mary F. Heard
Bernice
R. ©. McNabb, Sr
Shreveport
Bernice Methodist Church
Abe Conerly
Judge Mrs Barnett's Granddaughter Selected For Title Role In Operetta
Miss Susan Barnett of Lexington Mass has been chosen for the title role in Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience presented by Lexington High School. An honor student active in choral groups including the A Capella Choir, she also plays field hockey and softball and belongs to the Ski Club. Her maternal grandparents are the late Dr Thomas B Tooke and Mrs Tooke of Belcher. paternal grandparents are Judge and Mrs C A Barnett of Ruston and Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Barnett
Gladys Tooke
William II. Barnet
Lexington
Mass
Patience
Lexington High School
Miss Barnett
Susan
Thomas B. Tooke
Tooke
Belcher
C. A. Barnett
Ruston
Baton Rouge
Roy Murphy Visit and Odd Flight Promise Revealed
Longstraw notes show Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murphy visiting Monroe on Monday while other local couples hosted guests from Douglas, Choudrant and Corinth. A surprising item reports Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Pipes flying from Albuquerque to Fullerton after promising not to fly, an irony noted with humor. A closing thought adds a proverb about happiness and sorrow.
Greenville Oldest Citizen John Willie Green Recalls School
John Willie Green, Greenville area elder statesman, recalls helping build the first Greenville schoolhouse and the community's early efforts. He notes his 65 years on the farm bought from his grandfather W J Smith, cotton farming, and his family's hospitality to Miss Betty and Emma Langford during early teaching days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Griffin
John Willie Green
Greenville
W. J. Smith
Miner
Ruston
Green
Abe White
Tom White
Jeff Anderson
Laster Smith
Miss Betty
Emma Langford
Rock Corner
Will Franklin
Greenville School
Community Notes From Local Families And Visitors
Neighborhood updates describe Mrs. Lee Pylant resting at home after a brief clinic visit. Relatives arrive from Rock Corner Morroe Sardis and Ruston to help and visit. Dalton Smith sustains lip injury from a flying limb while sawing wood. Names include Patti Smith Aunt Kate White Adramn Riser Willard Green Floy Eva Green Neth Leggett Arcadia Start Julie Ann Colvin Tech students and a pastor bird supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Pylant
Farmerville
Alva Johnson
Morroe
Dalton Smith
Patti Smith
Ruston
Kate White
Adramn Riser
Barnett Springs
Willard Green
Aulds Chapel
Floy
Here
Watson
Eva Green
Monroe
Neth Leggett
Annie
Robert Rushing
Arcadia
Grandma Colvin
Eve Colvin
Bernice
Julie Ann
Tech
Williamsons
H. B. Stewarts
Jewel
Annie Nae Puckett
Shreveport
Farline Bryan MecKissick
Mr. McKissick
Wayne Fallins Visit Homefolks in a Cold Spell
The community recalls a harsh snow period that left many sick and with broken water pipes while pumps failed. Visitors include Lester Hood of Arcadia and Carl Streeter. Several locals send sympathy to Iva Harrison. many relatives from Ruston Natchez Monroe and Minden neighbors visited. Wayne Falling and daughters from Pineville visited Mack Hood as a patient recovers, and grand memories of past fairs are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hood
Arcadia
Reed Hood
Carl Streeter
Iva Harrison
Odie Singleton
Dewey Singleton
Monroe
Humpty Williams
Ruston
Bryan Hammons
Wilber Hammons
Joe Barloe
Natchez
Lane Stewart
Nanelie Vining
Odell Stewart
Keanu Hollaman
Charley Dye
Milton Henry
Vierans Hospital
Shreveport
Henry
Dan Hammons
Willard Neilson
Minden
Sam Neilson
Wayne Falling
Pineville
Mrs. Mack Hood
Miss Viola
Snow Holidays Bring Joy and New Officers at Simsboro
Glenda Woodard reports Simsboro third graders enjoyed snow holidays with skating, snow ice cream, and activities. Returning to class, they elected Richard Howell president and Gary Cathey Clean Plate Club head, while Sherrie Melear became reporter. Sixth grade chose Lou Ann Alexander president and Larry Atkins vice president. FALA girls start fundraising for graduation pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Woodard
T. V
Richard Howell
Gary Cathey
Cleanplate Club
Sherrie Melear
Louisiana
Lou Ann Alexander
Larry Atkins
Susan Smith
Shirley Russell
Mike Canterbury
Dan Pois
Betty Choate
Ronnie Cathey
Nancy Conville
Chaplan
Susan Canterbury
F.ala
Mrs. Rubye Cook Hosts Cooktown Club Meeting
The Cooktown Ten Demonstration Club held its January meeting at Mrs. Rutyer Cook’s home. Mrs. J. W. Cook was named outstanding member for 1961. A Council meeting was set for January 26 at 1 30 p.m. at the courthouse and the next gathering at Mrs. Williamson’s on February 2 featured rose care slides. A noon luncheon followed a $40 charity contribution to March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Ten Demonstraation Club
Rutyer Cook
J. W. Cook
Court House
Williamson
Parishioners petition for English in mass at St Clares College Hill
More than 900 members of St Clares parish in College Hill Cincinnati sign petitions seeking permission from the Liturgical Commission in Rome to use English in the Mass. They want English in parts addressed to the people rather than priests prayers, following Poland allowing native language chant.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
UPI
St. Clares's
College Hill
Liturgical Commission
Rome
Poland
Tigerettes Triumph Over Castor At Home Court
Sally Johnson led scoring as the Tigerettes beat Castor on their home floor Friday night. The victory added another win to the Tigerettes season and highlighted Johnson's scoring output in the contest.
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Tigerettes
Castor
Sally Johnson
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Miss Seguin
C. William Bratton
Fore Monroe Bastrop Ruston
Winnfield
Liz-A-Col
Mammy
Daddy
Episcopal Church
Providence
The
Olen Johnson's
New York Mets
National League Baseball Club
Casey Steagal
Jimmye
Longstraw
Roy Murphy's
Elaine Allen
Fred Pipes
Douglas
M. I. Boyd
Bud Bennett of
Choudrant
Mrs
A. G. Speights
Charles Allen
Roy Murphy
Willis Stephenson
Corinth
Munity
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
Ruston, Louisiana
F.d.1.c
Wayne Fallins
Seattle
Wash
St. Louis
E. C. Lederer
Masonic ‘Bldg
Alrpine
Simsboro
Tiger Tales
D. Cowan
Mrs. Rubye Cook
Cooktown Club
Ona Blsndin
Federal Land Bank Association
M. K. Weaver
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