Royal Service Fish Fry at Alabama Church
King and Miss Daniels hosted a Friday fish fry at a local Alabama church recreational building. About 50 attendees enjoyed the event hosted by church volunteers in the kitchen. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W D Milks and their sons from Bossier and Mrs Ed Wright plus Cecil Harrell and daughter from Salem community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idnery, Heh
WMS -Meék
Aniels
Fox
Régulay
Royal ‘Service
Proi “Simpson
Alabama
Good Ladies of Our Church
Vienna News Notes from Mrs Ballys Christmas and Local Events
Capt J K Manty serves as Captain of the Virginia. Port Arthur Texas marks his home. Mrs K E Ball hosts a 45th birthday party with 15 Church of Christ ladies presenting sets and a mother’s cake surprise. Neighbors visit, furniture from Mrs Coon’s estate arrives, Mrs Hornsby’s flu and move to Arcadia noted. Family reunions in El Dorado feature a delayed Christmas dinner with 46 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
K. E. Ball
Epps Sinter
Ray Watts
Baby
Paula Kay
Monroe
Coon
Hornsby
Teddy Fingher
Bennie Fincher
Bota & Clinic
Arcadia
Teddy
Meadow Gold Dairy
Elliott Nelson
Community Visits and Weekend Socials Report
A fragmented town column notes various visits and gatherings. Ellen Doss, Mr. and Mrs. Elton, G P Cooper, Joe Singleton, Stevie Coop ey, and the Johnson, Heard, Jensen, and Cobb families were mentioned visiting neighbors and relatives during the weekend through Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Singleton
Ellen
Elton
G. P. Cooper
Joe Singleton
Synne
Stevie Coopey
Arthor
Des Chante
Glen Foluan
Larry Johnson
Mike
Herman Cobb
Gail
Olen Jensen
Edd Heard
Johnny
Te Jetan
Thuriley 1960 WMS meeting notes and visits
Fragmentary report shows Thuriley January 28 1960 WMS quarterly meeting at a Baptist group with Mr and Mrs Henry. Mentions of Mrs Charlie Bye visiting later in January and early February with Mr and Mrs Holstand and Mrs Henry of Terryville plus visits to Holstead and Mrs Yam Rense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodard
Jock Henry
WMS
Inser
Charlie
Holstand
Dadk Henry
Terryville
Ee. la
Holstead and
Mes
Yam Rense
West Side By Mrs fh L Blackwelder
Mrs E C Forscher drove to Bernice to spend the day with the Geaflon family and guests. Also visiting were Mrs Pea Strickland and Mot day she hid as dinner, Mrs Janey Muener of Berniee and Mr and Mrs Henry Spallwardsy. Noah and wife of Eaton are wee hie acer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Fh. L, Blackwelder
E. C. Forscher
Bernice
B. W. Geaflon
Pea Strickland
Janey
Muener
Berniee
cHenry Spallwardsy
DreDue
Noah
Eaton
Wee Hie Acer
Local Social News and Weekend Visits Reported
Mrs. Graydon Colvin has returned home from the hospital and is recovering nicely. Weekend visitors included Mrs. Genie Rhodes of Hiro and Mrs. Tom Stages. Rhodes will stay this week with her sister. A business trip to Pine Bluff was made by Mr. W. Hageman, Mrs. Dendy Ellatt and Ailke. Residents of Dubach and New Roads visited Glen Fields and Mrs. Bula Aycock of Lisbon dropped by. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnson and Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Hulto Tabor and children, and supper guests the Patiene family of Ruston. Various locals hosted or visited friends and relatives, with transfers and moves noted for Joyce, La. and LSU to Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
W. Hageman
Dendy Ellatt
Ailke
Givendolyn Rhinehart
Rita
Dubach
Glen Fields
New Roads
Bula ‘Aycock
Lisbon
We N
Poland
M. Jarmon
Clayton Jarmon
Frank King
W. E. King
Newweston
Sam Johnson
Sammy
Ruston
Hulto Tabor
Homer
A. L Smith
Floyd Orren
Patiiene
D. J. Bo-Dick Smith
D. J. Smith
LSU
Northeast
Leroy Lee
Jo Burl Burns
Larry Lawrence
Warren
Ark
Won
J.-il Monteries
Hico
Dewey Smith
James Carroll Farrar
Melody
Dick Smith
Spence
Joyce
Birthday festivities and social visits in the area
Mrs. A. Ball entertained Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 with a party for her daughter Lane Colvin's birthday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Woodson, Miss Velmar Colvin of Tallulah, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Sanderson, and others. Linda Madden celebrated her 8th birthday with friends at Happiness Exchange on KNOE. many relatives and neighbors attended or joined in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ball
Archie Colvin
Lane
R. Em. Woodson
Myvia Aid
Roy.Fulte
Shreveport
Velmar Colvin
Tallulah
C. Drake
Billy Drake
Opelousas
Roy Wayne
Roland Madden
David Madden
Aubrey Jarmon
J.S. Akin of
Sibley
B. Trammel
Coy
Calyin
Charles Delaney
Grayson
Return visits and family travel in Louisiana and Arkansas
Hodge ByeTan per boy Mr and Mrs Harry Cook of Little Rock Ark visited relatives here last weekend Mrs R B Jones away called to the bedside of her son Clyde Knox in Shreveport who is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday of this week Mr and Mrs Johm Blackstock and Mrs Della Lae of West Monroe visited relatives here last week Mr and Mrs Charles Cox and children of Monroe were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Edd Can Mrs Ella McRowell is visit her sister in law Mrs Sion Jenkins in Winnfield My LeeRoy Blackstock returned to Veterans Hospital in Shreveport after spending a few days here ij
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McRowell
Sion Jenkins
Winnfield
My. LeeRoy Blackstock
Veterans’ Hospital
Shreveport
Community Notes and Visits From West Monroe to Ruston
A mixed local roundup records visitors and travels including Houde and family heading to Monroe next Thursday, Mrs Rashall undergoing eye surgery at St Frances Hospital, and various local social calls. The West side community voices strong support for a proposed library demonstration, with questions about segregation and broad backing overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Jonesboro
Luke
Blackwelder
Rey
Games Moore
Matry
West Side
Ruston
Greenwood Notes From May DeFruessttsg Page
Rev Louis Layfield unable to attend due to illness wishes him speedy recovery. Mrs W E Simmons hosted guests Thursday afternoon Mrs J M Ford and Friday afternoon Mrs G L Wilder were guests. Mrs F M Wilks returned Friday after visiting daughter Mrs & Cotton family at Baton Rouge. Mrs Pearl Lavance and daughter Marie of Bearete guests of Mr and Mrs F M Wilks. Mr and Mrs R M Harris visited Mr and Mrs D Beard Sunday. Leland Ila of Hodge visited Sunday. Mr Bitly Morrison attended a meeting at Fr Worbh Texas Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Layfield
W. E. Simmons
J. M
Ford
G. L. Wilder
F. M
Wilks
Cotton
Baton Rouge
Pearl, Lavance
Marie
Beareet
F.M. Wilks
R. MN. Harris
D. Beard
Leland Ila of
Hodge
Tra Harrison
Bitly
Morrison
Fr. Worbh
Texas
Terryville News Roundup and Corrections by Mrs Stewart
Local notes recount a correction to last week’s item about Mr Dye’s wreck. Reported injuries include cuts and bruises with no burns. Community visitors from Shreveport Ruston Arcadia Minden and Maysen Hood family members joined Sunday dinner and weekend gatherings. Residents discuss mobile library and tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlo
Stewart
Crantie
Dye Hadrone
Raburn Cook
Shreveport
Odie Singleton
Odell Stewart
Lane Stewart
Ruston
Bobbie Franklin
Lester Hoot
Arcadia
Reed Hnodt
Deé Sansford
Worner
St. Rest
Chiurch
Timothy
Franklin
Paul
Humpty Williams
Reed Hood
Sheppy
Hood and Son
Wade Hood
Mays
Matt Hood
Ricky Hood
Ann Woodard
Sheppy Hood
Willard Neilson
Minden
Tommie Hood
Margaret Ann Hoad
Ubrary
Tax
Ana
Fellowship Hymes Alven Davis Win Library Demo and Book Mobile
The Dubach Garden Glib unani mously voted in favor of the library demonstration and book mobile for Lincoln parish. Fellowship church and community regret losing Mr and Mrs King Gray and Nancy who bought a home in Cotton Valley where Mr Gray works for Hunt Oil Co. They were very active in church and committee work. Mr and Mrs Bill Davis from Jena spent the weekend with Burl Davis. Mrs John Z Davis and Vickie Lynn visited in Shreveport. Concord Ww i MU quarterly meeting at Breman local Baptist church drew attendees Mrs James Nichols and Mrs Claude from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymes
Alven Davis
Dubach Garden
Lincoln Parish
King Gray
Nancy
Cot‘ton Valley
Gray
Hunt Oil Co
Bill Davis
Jena
Burl Davis
John Z. Davis
Vickie Lynn
Shrevepact
Concord
Bremanloc
James Nichols
Claude
Jimmy Carter Named Jaycee Man of Year
Jimmy Carter was named Jaycee Man of the Year at the Ruston Jaycees banquet at the Tech Room. The event featured LSU coach Paul Dietzel and highlighted Carter’s service on local boards, charity work, and leadership roles with Boy Scouts, the Rotary, and churches, with community figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Junior
Chamber of Commarce
Jimmy ‘Carter
David Colvin
Jimmy Carter
Jaycee
Tech
Ruston
Carter
Reght
LSU
Paul Dietzel
Hancock Store note of 50th wedding anniversary and illnesses in Ruston area
In Revels La Mr and Mrs Joe Chrisman visit to see Mrs Roberts of Ruston who is very ill after two throat surgeries. Mr and Mrs William Revel of Texas celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan 8 with family. Several locals visit, including John Younce family of Douglas and others from Monroe and Ruston. Rev Newman speaks at Mineral Springs. Mike Franklin has chicken pox. Wesley Mathewes mentioned among community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OS. Bam Revel
Joe Chrisman
Shrevenorth
Roberts
Ruston
Ruston Hospital
Yoory
Wiliam Revel
Texas
Revel
Lula Revel
Clovis Ricks
Vertie Ricks
Tom Younse
Baby
Monroe
Clarence Goolsby
Mor. Ean
Rock Cursner Baptist Church
McCann
Wile Harrison
Bryan
Brown
Rev. Newman
Mineral Springs
Crawford
Lizzie
Holloway
Mike Franklin
Wesley Mathewes
Rural library demonstration seeks parish support
Community members discuss a library demonstration to place books on wheels in rural areas giving families access to varied reading material. The police jury would vote and provide 2500 to start with state funding likely larger. A small property tax may follow after year one to sustain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vid Hood
M. A. Woodard
Woodart
Junior Guild Backs Proposed Parish Library Support
The Ruston Junior Guild, linked to the Louisiana Federated Women's Clubs, held six monthly meetings starting January 21 at Mrs. J. A. O'Neal's home in Choucrant. A resolution supporting a Trial Library for Lincoln Parish passed, with numerous members listed as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Junior Guild
Louisiana Federated Women's Clubs
J. A. O'Neal
Choucrant
Bob Price
Settlers of Jackson Parish Sought for Early Data Project
Mrs We Ws McDonate seeks detailed parish history on settlers near Jackson including full names dates origins and locations along Old Natchitoches Monroe Road Ouachita Trace Road and nearby landing sites. The project aims to compile pioneer trails and slave era routes for a forthcoming book with help from descendants in Lincoln Ouachita Winn and surrounding areas. Efforts focus on compiling names settlements dates and migration paths for archival work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Parish
Tis
We Ws. McDonate
Noah Balk
Jonesboro
McDonialis
Nabbitoches
Monroe Road
Ouachita Trace
Mary
Jin Lincoln
Ouachita
Winn_yarishds
Natchitochios and
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vienna
Thuriley
Dubuch
Greenwood
Man of
Year
Loader
Tom Herline
Ruston Junior Chamber of Commerce
David P. Colvin
Ruston, Jaycees
Iward
Ui Vie
Colvin
Louisiana Foundation
Iinc
Advanced Gifts
Boy Seoutnr
America
Lincoln
Parish
Ki-Ro-li
Trinity Methodist Church
Tie Trinity Methodist Church
United States Naval Reserve
American Legion
The
Veterans, of Foreign Wars
Spent Chamber of Commierce
Trop 45 Boy Scouts
Ruston Jayeves Tex Reforms Committee
Planning Commission of the Park and Berredttn Board
Z. L. James and Company
Jimmy
Austin Jaycees
Club
Paul Speltzer
Cech
Gussis
Kilo Pracher
LSU ‘Tigers
Fociksui
Deitzel
J. W. Lipscomb
Wellcome
L. van Houser
Charles Barham
Siges
DSA
L. J. “Hose Garvett
P. R. Hand
Bobbie [Touser
New Oaleans
William Green
Gariaudi
Othelle Roberson
Alvin Davis
HDC
Othelle Robers
He Lowes Parish
Henry
Colvinedvota
Alvin Avis
Osear Leachiaian
Wista Duke
Woodroe Duke
Howard Reye
Lizzie Gonlsoy
Ruston ' Hospital
Lake Foursome
Joe Beard
Winnsboro
Roy Edmiston
George Reese
Roosevelt Weir
Ernest Weir
Mrs. Frobert Rubinks
Mrs. Bar
Ivan
My “Association
J. J. Barnard, Jr
L. C. Burkhalter
Jack Carter
W. 8. Carter
Karl Fulon
J. D. Hammock
David’ Hays
Gisogg Dr
Alex T. Hum
GW James, Jr
John Kavanaugh
I, Madden
Deninis O'Banion
Leith O'Kelley
I. Rainwater Jr
Edwards
Rapier
Joe Richardson
Thompson
J. A. O'New
Herbert Christian
Jiss Simmons
Will Simmons
Sam Neilson
Aedis Iorris
Myr
Luther Cox
Louis Rogers
Nevada
Linda Rogers
Borry
Jo Linda
Airs
William Rogers
Arvelle Rogers
Oren Stringer
Vicksburg
Jack Henry
Jeivel Kilpatrick
Camily
Paul Ray Hammond
Lannie L. Davis
Kelly
Coushatta
Marye Kelly
Jackson
Louigiana
Ouachita River
U Pine
Blue Landing
Joes Singer
E. Wesmel
E. C. Lederer
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