Story of area sisters who married brothers told
In Mineral Springs a tale recalls Gertie and Julie Pranklin, two sisters who wed brothers Joseph Bryant and William Bryant after growing up as devoted siblings. Both men became Baptist preachers, and the family’s faith guided them through decades. Gertie’s passing prompts reflections on enduring devotion as friends and relatives gather for homecoming events and services. Community notes: local visits, church gatherings, and revival plans accompany the reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunten
Mineral Springs
A. B. Fanklin
Isom Pranklin
Gertie
Jurlia
Siglers
Mandy
Maggie
Lady
John
Will
Jonas
Robert
God
Fide Ullé
Gertle
Thaehidden
Julie
Ddseph Bryant
William
Bryant
Julie Bryan
Julia
Wolle
Viefgria Kelly
Cullen
Riser Family Reunion Planned for Ruston June 10 1902
Henry G. Riser announces the First Riser Family reunion to invite all Risers and kin in Shreveport Winnfield Newberry Ruston and nearby areas. The Ruston gatheringcordially aims to unite members who have not yet joined years of prior reunions. Attendee numbers and exact plans remain to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Riser
Riser
Newberry
South Carolina
Ofroe
Shreveport
Winnfield
Ruston
Dubach Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs W A Colvin
A Dubach community column notes a surprise birthday party for Mrs. W A Colvin attended by relatives and friends from Monroe Patterson Shreveport El Dorado and Houston. The piece also mentions visits, reunions and upcoming Civic Club activities with local figures such as Mr Jimmie C Troward and Mr Troward discussing Louisiana highways progress.
Public Notice of Lincoln Parish Tax Assessment Review
The Louisiana Tax Commission will review Lincoln Parish assessments on Monday July 11 1961 at its Baton Rouge office. Taxpayers may present complaints or suggestions on that day or write beforehand. Assessors and taxpayers must file and appear during the specified 20 day period. CHAS R HIGHTOWER Assessor of Lincoln Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tax Commission
Parish of
Lincoln
Baton Rouge
Chas R
Hightower
Lincoln Parish
Farm Bureau Convention Set Through Shreveport Dates
Louisiana Farm Bureau schedules its annual convention in Shreveport with events including three field days and a Chub Feeder Pig Sale. LSU extension service will participate as organizers prepare for the meeting spanning late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Lontefana
Farm Bureau
Shreveport
Asketttipal
Bihar
Eveetar
LSU Ahsentiwal
Shitearn Bureau
Brave
Community Sugar Cane Field Day Schedule Details
The LaFourche Parish Sugar Cane Field Day is planned in Raceland on July 22 at the Macan Ridge Trane and Winnsboro experiment station. St Mary Parish hosts a field day on an announced date with the July 27 tentative plan for Crowley. A Farmers Merchants Tour is set in Vile Parish on July 26. LSU Alexandria hosts a Weeder Pie Sale July 1. Short courses run July 17-20 for whites and July 1 for Negrons. The Fern and Pome Week for Black people runs from July 31 to August 2. Youth camps and other activities are planned at Camps Cluison, Grant Walker, Bistin eau and Jessie Hierrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFourche Parish
Negra
Macan Ridge
Farmers Merchants
Ther- Vile Parish
LSU
Alexandria
Southern University
South
Anne Fern
Algtust
Cluison
Grant Walker
Bistineau
Jessie Hierrison
Local residents share visits and events in Farmerville area
Rey D Arbonne Ed North Supply Pastor Culbertson is mentioned with visits by Jack Davis and relatives from Youngstown to Monroe and Downsville. Joanne Gandy accepts a teaching post at Nortis Central Area Vocational Technical School in Farmerville. Various family visits, school moves, and church guest appearances are noted across Monroe Farmerville and Downsville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Gandy
Nortis
Centradl
Farmerville
Jay 16
Gandy
Southwest Gas Pro- Aveine Co
Monroe
Bob Hartwick
Ann
Paul
Galveston
Teresa Wade
Ruston
W. L. Frasier
Cloward Brooks
Betty Frasier Wellnes
W. J. Holder
Felix
Ellev Andhiair
Donald Holder
Shreveport
Jack Davis
C. B. Owens
Youngstown
Ralph Ashby
Downsville
Bill Hamilton
Kid Stevens
Linville
Dixie League
Marion
McFarland
Irs
Trion
Dewitt Mcfarland
Sada Caray
New Hope
Bobby Jack Bayles
Kevin
Jimmy Allen
Arcadia
Bill Crawford
Kathy
Philadelphia
Allergies Across America and Common Triggers
A fragmented text discusses widespread allergies across the United States, mentioning hay fever, Guthina, and other irritants. It references seasonal exposure, tree pollen, dust on work clothes, and various substances that may trigger reactions. It mentions doctors, materials like tobacco and plastics, and possible medical responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Brera Hs
Jyobacca
Oil Gas Report Maps Slow Drilling in North Central Area
The weekly oil and gas report notes slow drilling activity in the north central area. Multiple fields across Lincoln Parish to Ouachita Parish show wells at various depths, with several rigs testing thousands of feet. A large block on allergies and public health is included in the latter portion of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central
Lincoln Parish
Calhoun Field
Southwest Gas Producing Co
Lula 6O
Smith Et al
Calhoun
Catt Gil Corp
Opin ‘Oi Co
Tremont Lbr
Ohio Oi Co
JL. M. Campbell
Northwest
Carlton Feild
Edgar Burks
Discovery
Chourlant
Calif. Ga
J. W. Hennon
Hico-Knowles
Calif. Co
Jack Givens
Pure Oil Co. No
Colvin
Unionville Field
J. R. Buller
Eula Dutton
Ouachita Parish
Widnats
Barnwell Drilling Co. No
Anabelle
Vixen
Socony Mobil Ol Ch. Neft Alvna L. Stout
Logtown
Fort. Calhoun
Sanford
Ark. la. Gas Co
Red Fuller
Cheniere Creek
Pan American Petroleum Corporation
Olin Mathieson
West Monroe Field
Feazer Interests
G. Hinleystate
Rf. B. Edwards
Marion
Glin OI & Gas. Corp
Olin Fee
Lewellen
Gordon M. Letling
Ora
Monroe Field
D. J. Simmons & Co
Union Parks
Gordon M. le Blanc
W. Turner
Retired Teachers Hold Annual Picnic at Woodland Park
The Lincoln Paresh Retired Teachers Organization held its annual picnic at Woodland Park with 29 members and guests. After Professo LV.E. Irving returned thanks, attendees enjoyed fried chicken salads cakes and drinks. The committee ensured everything was prepared and served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Paresh
Woodland Park
Professo Lv.e. Irving
Social guest list notes September meeting plans
The text lists numerous attendees including Mr. C. W. Edwarda and Mrs. Jessamine Elaworth, Miss Alta Burk, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Baker, and others. It states the next gathering will be held in September with the date and venue announced later, remarking on the group as among the more fungent herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Edwarda
J. M. Baker
Alta Burk
Jessamine Elaworth
Winifred #. Maynes
R. Se Wining
Wiss the Moore
A. E. Phillips
Bert Warren
Ate
G. Cc. Brwan
J. Fox
Taylor
Robert Eye
Tom Folk
H. E. Townsend
Lee. Devine
Nes
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Philp
Stewie Marlin
Ryan
Tev Gide
Bruce Jeranktin
Vickie
Ug. W. Franklin
Phoenix
Jettie Franklin
Larry Wilson
Sarah Franklin
John McElduff
Suyrmer
Bob Duke
Syed
Polly Dumas
Jheby
Spriday
J A
J A Lge
Victoria Kelley
Dison
McDow
Kelley
Ringo
Tige
Harvey Kelly
Winsboro
Mark More
Sally
Tine Howard
Mamie Greer
Minden
Lidge Bryan
Robert Williamson
Curtis ‘Jones
Colli
Clara
Gallman
A. Ball
PD. A. Doughty
Fittn McGee
Katie McGee
Sallie Byatt
Mortvac
N. C. Colvin
W. B. Smith
Patterson
Martha
Beh
Smith
Fake
Providence
Dora Roberson
Tom P&a
Rey Roberson
Ernie Ane Key
Mickelomene
Chester Green
el Dorado
Elwood Lewis
Birmingham
Ala
John Highdeah
Cullin
Bro
Briel
R At
Harris
Ie Dubach Ra's
J. J. Wise
Henri
Alice Wise
Cordin Bennett
Douglas Colvin
Judy
Houston
Texas
H. C. Morlisette
Ile
Golyig
Windfield
Jackson
Misty
Dallas
Iiser Civic Club
Clyda J. Causey
Riser Road
Jimmie C. Troward
Louisiana
Hower
Tisop Row
Mir. Towart
Finis
Lavisiana
Win Howard
el Sale
Nedien de Pal
Presilent
E. C. Lederer
Masonic
Alpine
Residencs
Nessike
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
Ruston, Louisiana
Fam
D‘arbonne Rey
Ed North
Culbertson
T. C. Holleman
C. B. Owen
Yourpstown
Ohio
Youngsown
Davis
America
Wienville Parish
Byrceland
Allen J. Johnson
Liberty Hill
Franks, Gilster, Broyles & Holloway
J. H. Allison
Barnwell Drilling Co. Inc
Barnwell-Annabelle
Chatham Field
Ark
la, Gas Co
Boyd State
Clay
W. Henry
Ola Brooks
Allergy Foundation of America
Iran
Touisiam Stee Board of Pe P.O Rus
New Orleans
Gas Co
G. Ravanaueh
Union Parish Wildcats — United Producing Co
Nat's. Farm Loan
M. K. Weaver
Treasuree
Rainwater
Waillion
Stancare
Peta
ST Arene
Peserte
Mee
Mae
aMere
NRECA
Dar
Sara
Chetnecr
Wis
Washington
Louisiana Electric Co-or
Homer
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives, Ing
Nurs
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