Memorial book gifts at Jackson Parish Library
The Jackson Parish Library displays memorial gifts including Roses for Every Garden by R C Allen in memory of Dr Jaime T Stinson given by Mrs Farr Richardson, My Wilderness The Pacific West by William C Douglas in memory of Mrs Mary Ella Gautreaux given by Mrs Google Malzacher and Mrs Frances Thompson, and Modern Parables in memory of Mr W T Holloway given by Mr and Mrs S H Frickie Jr and Steve Frickle. On exhibit at the central library in Jonesboro. Weekend visitors and local residents gathered at Hodge Clinic and Lowrey home for celebrations including Mr I B Lowrey’s 90th birthday with family from Rosenberg, West Monroe, Quitman, and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Lowrey
Jackson Parish Library
R. C. Allen
The
Pacific West
William C. Douglas
Fulton Oursler
Jaime T. Stinson
Farr Richardson
Mary Ella Gautreaux
Google Malzacher
Frances Thompson
Pacific Northwest
W. T. Holloway
S. H. Frickie
dJr
Steve Frickle
Central Library
Jonesboro
Royce Hudson
Baton Rouge
Tyson Swanner
Monroe
Dalton Freeman
Hodge
Leo Lowrey
I. B. Lowrey
Ben Lowrey
Stacy
Rosenberg
Texas
Franti Lowrey
Sam Jones
West Monroe
Bill Womack
Wayne Toms
Karen
Quitman
Hico Hi Lites Junior Play Set For Thursday
March 23, 1961 at Hico High will feature the junior class play. Students received books for the production and it aims to outshine the senior efforts. The piece includes student costumes, skirts, and blouses being prepared. the event aligns with broader school activities and a nearby church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico HI
Vernon
Iien
Treh Phantoms
Cathou Tecedved
Srincay
Manel
First Baptist Church
Indliee
Our Boys
Local Visitors from Quitman and Jonesboro Attend Grayson Gathering
Mrs Harold Walker and families from Quitman, the Larkin Grahams and James Ware families from Jonesboro, and Annette Morris with children from West Monroe visited relatives in Grayson last Sunday. Also Mrs Wilbu McDonald and Mrs Charles Barntind attended a design festival of Flower Show Schools No. taught by Mrs Creighton in Natchitoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Walker
Quitman
Larkin Graham
Jonesboro
James Ware
Annette Morris
West Monroe
J. G. Johnston
Clifford Johnston
Grayson
Wilbu McDonald
Charles Barntind
Creighton Faniais
Natchitoches
Norris Presides At PTC Meeting And School Rally
The PTC met Monday in the school auditorium with Mr. M. M. Norris presiding. The Glee Club sang from South Pacific under Mrs. Jane Cook. A film titled Artificial Repitation was shown. The ninth grade earned $2 for most parents present. Glen Swann and Mary Samsling will represent our school at the North Louisiana Rally with entries in English, biology, and American History. Juniors presented a Moving Westward unit in literature through four panel discussions. Basketball intramurals generated excitement as the girls’ junior division noted the 8th grade as winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTC
M. M. Norris
Glee Club
Jane Cook
North Louisiana
Glen Swann
Mary Samsling
Glen
Mary
Emmett Colvin Visits Family While in Area
Emmett Colvin of West Chester Pennsylvania, visiting Shreveport on business, stops by his parents Mr and Mrs S B Colvin for a weekend reunion. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs S D Beard traveling to Lafayette to see daughter and son in law Mrs Bill Carter and Mr Carter. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs A Harris Hiro, Mr and Mrs Iva Harrison, and Mr and Mrs Leland Hall. A quilting party was held at Mrs A Wiltchers on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det Reese
S. B. Colvin
Emmett
West Chester
Shreveport
S. D. Beard
Lafayette
Bill Carter
Carter
A. Harris
Hiro
R. M Harris
Sunray
Iva Harrison
Leland ‘Hall
Hodge
Jimmie Jones
Henry Ford
A. Wiltchers
Miss Fannie Ball Hospital Patient in Ruston
Miss Fannie Ball is described as a patient at the Ruston hospital with hopes to be home within a few days. The piece notes visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mays of Calhoun, Mrs. Cleve Hornsby, Mrs. W N Elkins, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Peppers of Florado Arkansas, Clyde Nelson of Bernice, Mrs. George Wise of Lillie, and Charlie Nelson of Winnsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. R. EF. Ball
Fannie Ball
Ruston Hospital
Henry Mays
Calhoun
Cleve Hornsby
Weekend Guests Share News of Funeral and Visits
Central Ruston social notes list numerous relatives and friends visiting after the funeral of Mrs. S. H. Rockett. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson, the Whitt Nelsons, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bass, Cecil Farley, A. D. P. Lyons and sister Stop Lie Rock, and Mrs. Jelliott Nelson with her mother. Friends from Shreveport and Magnolia also appear, with updates on health and hospital discharge for Weece Tebiel Certasne Mbp Cerdee Pariners and eye surgery recovery for J. I. Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillett
S. H. Rockett
Ruston
Lie Rock
Ark
Bass Neil
Shreveport
Guy Alexander
Cerdee Pariners
Jelliott Nelson
Wore Madden
Simsheron
Carrie Porle
Cliuehter Titty
Madden
Poole
S. A. Panto
Simshorea
Ray Watts
Jackson
Miss
Nannie Wilts
Mary Helen Durden
Winnshore
Ane Ates
Ball
Dubach Hi-lites Variety Baby Night Big Success
Mickey Waller reports on the Dubach Variety Night and Baby Contest raising funds for the senior trip fund to 1070 dollars. Vickie Davis won the Baby Contest. Rally Day set for Friday March 17 with students from grades 9 through 12 listed for attendance. boys lost Friday in a double-header to Bernice, then won both games Saturday 3-2 and 6-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Waller
Vickie Davis
Sandra Madden
Sallie Jo Owen
Bettye McGee
Patsy Bell
Sue Taylor
Hilda Green
U. S
Ruth Ellen Huffman
Linda Joyce Holland
William Green
Barbara McGee
Shirley Hunt
Martha Ellen Green
Janice Britt
Hancock WMU Home Mission Program at Mineral Spring Baptist
Sunday night at Mineral Spring Baptist Church WMU presented a Home Mission program after the Annie Armstrong offering. Mrs Sam Revicl led discussions on missions and tithing while highlighting efforts to carry the gospel beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Store
WMU
Sam
Barrel Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church March 26
Shiloh Baptist Church near Bernice designates March 26 as Barrel Sunday to fund a parsonage for the 112 year old church. Rev. Jim Gray preaches at worship. visitors welcomed. The article notes the church’s history, its role as mother church to several congregations, and a long record of missionary work and rebuilding after fires.
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Edna Liggin Dernice
Shiloh Baptist Church
Bernice
Jim Gray
Louisiana
Pine Grove
Evergreen
Patrick
Mt. Tabor
Shiloh
Farmerville
Union Parish
William Milner
Eli Terry
Jesse Tubb
W. C. Heard
Sarah
Lewis Fuller
John Miller
Margarette
Richard Fuller
Wade
Seburne Fuller
Kitchens
Starling Lee
Paul
Bro. Quiller
Brazil
First Baptist
Pisgah
Mineral Springs
da. R. Edwards
Louisiana Baptist State Convention
John P. Everett
Arkansas
Pulaski Smith
Concord Institute
John B. Robinson, Jr
Dubsach
Ruston
Rapides Parish
W. W. Heard
Ruffin
Bolton's
Alexandria
Smiths
Dubach
Heards and Fullers
Dr. Brooks
Edward Everett
Walker Breed
J. W. Melton
W. M. Cooksey
L. N. Holmes
M. W. Burns
Mitchell
Feazell
Harrell
Spriles
Odom
Dennis
Gutherie
R. H. Whittingdon
B.A. New Orleans
Whittington
Louisiana College
Shi- Joh
H. H. O'Bier
S. G. Rogers
Acadia Academy
Dewey Rockett
F. D. Bachman
Porfey Lazenby
G. M. Steinbaugh
A. J. Turner
P. D. Cantrell
O. Hartwell
Texas
C. M. Hayes
M. F. Copeland
Bro. Hayes
Bro. Dim Gray
Williams
Robert Sherwood
Rev
Cantrell
Bro. Copeland
Bro. Gray
W.M.S
G.A
Sunbeam
Concord Association
Ruston Weather Roars With Winter’s Last Stand
Lincoln Parish saw a wild weekend as storms sweep in with thunder, hail up to a quarter inch, and a stubborn farewell to winter. Ann Men and others report dramatic skies and shifting forecasts as the season wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Ann
Lincoln Parish
RHS Ranks 2nd In Competition Here Friday
Winners of North Louisiana High School Rally at Louisiana Tech announced with 1,000+ students from 48 schools. Officers elected: A C Adkins president, David Clinton vice president, Dean C Woolard secretary. Standings split across literary and music events by class and school.
Morning and Hospital Trip Delays Child's Bus Arrival
A boy fears missing his school bus as his mother insists he stay home until 8:20. The operator rings him at 8:20, saving the bus ride. The ad promotes bargain Long Distance rates after 6 PM and all day Sunday for telephone visits with distant friends or family.
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Hodge Library
Chaudrant Hi
Norris
P.1.c
Charles Pennell
Mary Carter
Sala
Wara
Smary-Carter
Saliafac
Monrovia
Monroe Hwy
Farmerville RD
Dundee
China
JK Greenwood
Emmett Colvin
Vienna
Miss Fannie Ball
E. C. Lederer
Optometrist
Ground Floor
Office Phono Alpine
Alpine
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
John Talbert
Calvin Hardin
W. G. Simmons
Pulaski Moore
J. R. Edwards
Shirley Wilson
J. Bobbie
Bowie Nick
Sharon Baptist Church
Wayne Houck
Howard Revel
Clovis Ricks
John Younse
Charley Royce
Julia Bryan
Annie
Lamar Nick
Fletcher Williamson
Hind Tor
RHS
J. J. Futrell
Bryan
R. L. Vining
A. E. Phillips
New Orleans
Trinity Methodist Church
Lawn
Heard
North
Trenton
Red Adair
Haif
E. D. Cowan
Nat'l. Farm Loan Association
M. K. Weaver
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