Local social notes highlight visits and family gatherings
Mrs Travis Gray hosts a neighborhood gathering for her daughter Sally's fourth birthday and the community shares notes on weekend visits. Sally Cobb and Miss Shirley Cobb are honored with a bridal shower. Family members from Kenna, Morrots, Shreveport, West Monroe, and Streve gather with the Colvins, Campbells, Bagwells, and Ball family members for weekends at home and shared meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondi
Hind
Bats
Amy
Shirley Cobb
M. O. Colvin
Bob Campbell
Hobby Gene Campbell
Don
Streve Mir
Jack Bagwell
West Monroe
Armand Ball
Harry Babbineau
Judy
James
Shreveport
Buest
Mine Wiay: Power outage costs farmers 410 fryers
Derrente’s long electricity outage left Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell with 410 seven week old fryers dead before power returned. The article notes visitors and social events in the community including relatives and friends from Tyler Ruston Little Rock and Vicksburg with a Junior-Senior banquet at the Dubach lunch room followed by a Legion Hut party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mitchell
W. Ks Simmons
Ray Kilgore
Tyler
A. P. Jerrell
Ruston
Ira Harrison
E. E. Cook
Cooktown
H. L. Kilgore
Woodrow Cooper
A. M. ‘Tatum
Little Rock
Ark
Dubach
Legion Hut
Jesse Moore
Mark
Local Social Notes From Mantot and Nearby Towns
A-Jittgverere Prong Sindy Why and Mrs Jack Wilteher led a week of visits and gatherings. Mrs Sam Gray of Bepnice, Mrs GG Wilder, Mrs A Wiltcher, and Mrs Mary Haven attended events, with Mrs Wilder escorting Mrs Gray home. Frank Mitchell visited, and Mrs George Kitens greeted friends in Simsboro. C C Gustafson attended a banquet for Gold Star mothers at the VFW Hall. Imogene Mitchell's guest was Miss Johnny Price of New Prospect. Mr and Mrs James Jenkins of Haughton joined relatives for Sunday events. Visitors from Ruston joined the Herndon gathering with Mr and Mrs Grady Harrison and Mr and Mrs Melvin Showa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilteher
Heighters
Park
Carter Reste
Mantot
Sam Gray
Bepnice
Wilder
A. Wiltcher
Mary
Haven
Gray
Frank Mitchell
Mineral Springs Community News and Yard Cleanup Plans
Those interested in the grave yard cleanup at Mineral Springs are invited for May 9. The Rocky Springs home demonstration club met at Mrs. Alfred Franklin's home April 23 with strong attendance. Mrs. Blandin demonstrated stain removal after business, with refreshments served by the hostess. Visiting relatives and local residents were mentioned, including the Franklins, Dukes, Howards, and Spanolds, noting gatherings and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Springs
Rocky Springs
Chib
Alfred Tranklin
Blandin
Franklin
Garland Duke
Rena
Dewey Howard
Alfred Franklin
Jody Mayes
William Franklin
Richard Franklin
Sardis Community
Willian Franklin
Brenda Kay Duke
Elizabeth Spanold
Thomas Howard
Orange
Texas
Bill Howard
Dewey
Bill Culver
Hat Criver
Simatory
Stork Shower Honoring Imogene Watts at Hays Station
Mrs. W T Watts and Mrs. Irving Pilgreen entertained local ladies with a stork shower for Imogene Watts. Visitors included Dan and Watts, Tom Williams, and Roy Timberlake. Hospitality extended to guests from New Orleans and nearby towns. Mrs. Irving Glass remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jap Jr. Guilatt
Haughton
Billy Gullatt
Gibsland
Irving Glass
Berbice FHA parent night and community visits
The Berbice Chapter of FHA held a parent night in the cafeteria with over 100 attending. Invocations were given by Bis. Ruly Smith, Glenda Caldwell welcomed all, Theresa Smith greeted attendees, and Mrs. Victor Albritton gave a response. Jeanne Farrar presented Who’s Who and Who’s Here, with FIZA members, club bears, and guests present. plans for teen outreach were discussed and well wishes for a speedy recovery were extended for an unnamed individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Ruly Smith
Glenda Caldwell
Theresa Smith
Victor Albritton
Jeanne Farrar
FIZA
Senior FHA members celebrate with advisor and officers
The Ruston area senior FHA unit honored advisor Vicki Sue Albritton at a get together with new officers including Joy Ann Albritson taking the presidency. Guest speaker Mrs Jen Kimbell spoke on The Ideal America. Various graduates and members listed, with band performances and upcoming events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sholettad
Tonbisithe
Bitjordin
Ddne
Lee
Sanit
McDonald
Vicki Sue Aibert
Mnbet
Jen Kimbell
Louisiana
Ruston
America
Mrs. Johnnie Speights Visits Simsboro Masonic Chapter
On Tuesday evening April 22 Mrs. Johnnie Speights District Deputy Grand Matron of District 4 of Louisiana O E Star made her official visit to Mary S Herring Chapter 1340 Simsboro After business session a social hour was enjoyed by Frances Tanking Athens Chapter 149 D D G M District 3 Frances Rochelle Redie Talbot and Gladee Jameson from Jonesboro and Alma Wel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Area Events
A jumble of names and travels appears from Baton Rouge to Ruston as Mrs Hogan and Choudrant companions visit, Miss Hale returns from Pineville visits, L A Mullin recovers after eight weeks in Ruston hospital, D Alexanders hosptal stay ends, and Nassau trip details surface for Mr. and Mrs Hughes with a star salesman award. Henry Selay has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Ede Bartlett
Arcadis
Mis
D. PB
Peterson
Mr. Bright
Mpic Bright
L. 1
Pate
G. ‘Db
Moniesie Jannie Raspierr
Roy Sutit- Yin
Ther Waldron
L. A. Mullin
Ruston Hospital
D. Alexanders
W. Pe Williama
David Hughes
Nassau
Mr. Hughes
Starling
Wstate
Hughes
W. Williams
A.B. Corbett
Mga. Hodge
Ruston
Henry Selay
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Registrar OF Voters
Lincoln Parish
Dye’s Store
Antioch Church
Simsboro
Oak Grove
Choudrant
Hopewell
Dubach City
Hieo
Vienna
J. E. Jones
Ruston, Louisiana
Robin Hood
Berbice
FHA
John Parkman
Mavis Murphy
J. W. Dezzon
Faluttah
Bill Richardson
O. L. Traylor
Alexandria
Melvin Lewis
Jackie
Longview
George Simpson
Mae Madde
J. W. Brewer
Calhoun
Vicki Sue Albritton
Wne
Rey
Carolyn Suesham
Lenda Nicklas
Gloria Let
Pat Reeder
Voncille James It
Carol Ann Mitehant
Brown
Billy Sue Roirdan
E Lee
Reba Pisley
Tilly Fler
Mary Kay Colvin
Glovia
Dora Bevans
Patricia Weldon Y Smith
Sandra Cannon
Agerees
Mildred ‘Tanner
Saua Igerald
Carol Harris
Louise Vey
Gayle Ferguson
Jo Heard
Jo Ann Wortham
Joy Ann Albritson
Tech
Vir
Weir
Chive
Elation St
Lawrence Jr
Gerad Yatnah
Mayotte ‘Pathitl
McAsion
Jot Milner
Gadaml Dawson
P. Colvin Mes
P. Colvin Mes, ‘Hartia Wise
the Bernice
W.S.C.S
Tommy Walsworth
Fsm. O Walsworth
All 'Rates
Anchorage
Alaska
Norman Fallen
Shioh Wei
Highland Baptist Church
FFA
Bernice Riding Club
Mra. G
Madden
Country Squire
Rrassenger
Rio Ranch
Ye Farm Loans
Farm Loan Association
M. K. Weaver
Netien
James Sd
Mae Gosdin
Ford
Door
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