Miss Mertens Crown Candidate In Beauty Pageant
Jonell Mertens, freshman at IAUKanne, is featured as a leading contestant in the Miss Central Louisiana area beauty pageant, planned for May 23 at Louisiana Tech. The Alexandria native, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Mertens, is described with brown hair hazel eyes height five feet two inches and weight 122 pounds. She placed first in the Paramount Beauty Pageant in Alexandria and third in Miss Central Louisiana, was runner up in Miss Holiday in Hixie in Shreveport. Her hobbies include singing playing the piano and dramatics and she will sing in the talent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonell Mertens
Iaukanne
Mion la. Tech
Tech Siurent UN Ton
Diel Ruston
Ces
Meyfens
Mrs Lou Heren Honored On Mother s Day and Birthday
Mrs Lou Heren celebrated Mother's Day and her seventh birthday at home in Chandrant with a large gathering of children and grandchildren from Chaudrant West Monroe Ruston and Shreveport. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Shep Aulis Melvin Holstead Tom Rinehart J C Hennen John Hennen and many others with spouses and children listed among relatives. The event featured extended family from among area towns and continued through the day with guest attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Hennen
Algo
Chandrant
Shep Aulis
Melvin Holstead
Chaudran
Tom Rinehart
Rustan
J. C. Hennen
John Hennen
West Monroe
Billy Henry
Glenta Sue
Johnnie Food
Dan
Vickie
Donnie Jean
Ernest Webb
Childron
Terry
Ann
Sybil Rinehart
Shreveport
Johnny Tatum
Dennis
Danny
Eugene Aulds
W. D. Jinckson
Kathy
Liz
Ard Lou
Jeanette Rinehart
John Templeton
Ruston
Howard Hennen
Crene Posey
Anson
Jerry
Linda Cope- Innit
Choudrant
Finaid Jontvice
Wir
Lanewell Wilson
Monroe
C. B. Hermy
Averett
Iiss
Mable Mammon
Faye Averell
Maesee Worth
Texas
Ml Ladders
Mamimons
Sanders
Mt Mariah
Harrison Ton
Ant Mas
Wallace Myers
Bernice Singleton
Happy Ant
Myra
O. R. Singleton
Lady Sanders
Minden
Orval Sanders
B. Wammen
Nila
Clay and Neighbors In Clay Mississippi News Highlights
Local notes report Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs Ya T Oxford hosted by Mrs V L Westbrook. Mention of armadillos in gardens, a 30 pound highway fatality, Baton Rouge council visit, and several local families hosting or visiting over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Hinton
Sweeting
Ya ‘T. Oxford
Westbrook
Armandillas
J. J. Neuville
Jean Clay
Tommy Womack
Baton Rouge
George Brown
Shreveport
Rs. Prentiss Wills
Emily
Prentiss Willis
Jamity
Clinton
Mes. A
Sizeware
Averitt Poesault
Art Worth
Eugene Eswell
Gary
Daeyville
Hein de Baton Howe
Yoratinean
Betive Ruth
Gil Thennert
Willette
Rey
T. Pantmans
Ian Mes
Hinton
K.P
Mrs
Bil
Atlantic
Simshorn
Mother's Day well wishes and family visits noted
The column records family greetings for Mother's Day, including Mae Davis and Clifton in Chicaro, Naomi Williamson visiting Baton Rouge parents Marshall and Jessie Whatley, Melton and Dorothy Ambrose with Wilbur and Tdgay Ambrose, and Dodd from Mobile moving home to Mrs. Mac Davis. It also mentions Mrs. Ena Cyiflin and May Beth at Temple Baptist in Ruston and Marine Murrett of Calhoun visiting the Whatleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dodd
Mobile
Alabama
Mac Davis
T. RJ
Margaret
Dorothy Fillle
Dean
Minnie Davis
W. A. O'Neal
Choudr
Ena
Cyiflin
May Beth
Temple Baptist
Ruston
Marine Murrett
Calhoun
M. BR. Whatleys
New Hope Family Reunion Attendance Reported
Mrs A M Davie hosted a family reunion near New Chanel Hill Church with seven of nine children present. Guests included Mr and Mrs B A Johnstons of Baton Route and Mrs Taties Henry of West Monror. Roy and Nelwyn Davis visited from Shreveport. Toy is in hospital. Dalton Joy and Terry Slansberg mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Is. Mason
Mother's Day Family Gathering At Antioch
Numerous families and friends visit Antioch for Mother's Day, with Verna Goosdin, Mabry family, Franklin family, and Russell family among attendees. Local demonstrations and social visits feature at home of Gladys Ueelgepeth, with Prank Erg as host.
Mrs G Sims 93 Celebrates Mother's Day with Family
Vienna residents gathered on Mother's Day to honor Mrs. G Sims who turns 93. Relatives and friends from Vienna and nearby towns attended at Doyle Peterson home, sharing punch, cake, and coffee while photos were taken of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Dee. G
Doyle Peterson
Flore Minor
Olivia Forsythe
Ben Loria
Rose Mary
Vienna
Wind Mos
Krank Roane
Ruson
Mary ¢. Harris
Shreveport
Jessie Faye Counts
Rayville
My . Colvin
Ton
Susie Colvin Wells
Ruston
G. MW. Tie Joman
DP. Peterson
Paul and
James Lat Simsburn
Bobby Jews
LeRoy Lant
Carolyn Sue Counts
Ray+ville
Jessie Hiahes
Simsb
David Wayne
Beer May
Shomets Eisiniball Linia
Aston
Dada
Vieona
POTD
MN Anne Mos
Matonia Club Hails 1957 58 Year and Votes 1968 Officers
Mrs Anwell welcomed members and visitors to a candlelight meeting noting the year’s work and a fidelity record player. Officers elected for 1968 include Simmle Whitman president and Mrs W J Pesnell vice president. Dr David M Tall spoke on Cause and Remedies of a Cancer as room mothers served cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavig
Anwell
Abe Sumanatey
Fidelity
Cubble
Simmle Whitman
W. J. Pesnell
Davis Laker
Mes. Jaames Loyd Lam
David M. Tall
Sgreen
Baker
Land
Hico seniors share campus notes and small town tales
In a casual update from Hico, seniors report two weeks of work to complete term Piper details and a note about Cara lyn Ta a talented 10th grade fisherwoman catching catfish and bass in Turkey Creek near her home Delores Bennett laments Joe White drafted to Fort Chaffee and Seeks cheer up Beverly Tippett, junior with a new Ford. Aycock children miss school after grandmother Barham’s passing. a weather balloon blamed for a schoolyard gate incident Paccalaureate set for May 25 and commencement May 27 at the high school auditorium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sve
Shadeg
UU. Wis
Imost
Ark
Iavark
Caralyn Ta
Turkey Creek
Carolyn
Delores Bennett
Joe White
Fort
Chaffee
Delores
Beverly Tippett
Bene
Aycock
Barham
Mrs. Fred Hogan Buried Sunday at Pleasant Grove
Mrs. Fred Hogan age 60 was buried Sunday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery after a 2 pm service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev J C McCinn. She died Friday at her home in Choudrant after a short illness. Survivors include three daughters and sons in Alexandria and Winnfield, two sisters and a half brother. Six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hogan
Pleasant Rove
Kilpatrick
J.C. McCinn
Hogan
Choudrant
Yarnelle Lee
Leon Poe
Alexandria
Winnfield
Lavelle Pesnell
Chondrant
Howard Fields
West Monroe
Willie ‘Walker
Funeral notices around Bastrop and Vienna cemetery
The text describes a double funeral near Farmerville and Bastrop for Mrs. Melhain and relatives, noting flowers and family esteem. It mentions a Mother's Day visit, parents Mr. and Mrs. Simmons, and a return to Bastrop, with various relatives visiting and community youths involved in church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerville
Bastrop
Melhain
Vienna
We S. Simmons
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Events
SIMSBURGO district weekly social roundup records numerous visitors and arrivals including Mr. and Mrs. D. Di Fe and Alaska relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Brook Atkins, and Iva Ferger kin. It notes a family birth, club meetings, a water system election, and several friendly gatherings with names and places tied to Ruston and surrounding areas.
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Tesh
Meinter
Han City
Philharmonic
Alpha Chi Omega
Lou Heren
Ey Eanil
Morirap
John and
New Hope
A. M. Davie
Antioch
J. Prin Dren
Ipund
Verna Goosdin
Springhill
Wot. Mabry
Keksen
Vs. Linton Franklin
Judge
Hate
J. C. Russell
Cownsville
N.C. Brownless
Sybu Dring
Mooringsport
M. Skinner
Mansfield
J. Skinner
Mothe Thy
Kerry Davimore
Arrold Trussell
Triuston
Antiocdt Tame
Glen Clark
Smet
V8 Tension Service
Ouielear
Geal
Taptechor
Mins Bay
Panston
Bethy Ann Strelor
Aj Cuok
al Dinton
Paul
Deta Core
Mies
Maa PC
Nesh
Chintles
Aweelous
Aasitars Ab
Whey
de Be
Itil
Haier Sageriane
Mathers
Hico
Jessie
Tabos
Jilly
Monae
Jal Moskk
Bull
Noy
Mates Jackson
Tester City
Dink
Ahwreb Recentiiy
Terry Benetin
Willer
Qian Wlondin
Dokmig de Freese
Gili
da Keys
1. Tenney
Dalin Toad
Davidson
Wilesof
Tiston
Mond
Heart | McCahen
Henry Fed
G. R. Green
Mya
Wilbur Mammon
Bossier City
Mrs. Hammen
Bille Joe Harrell Iit
Ine Jienry and
Miya
Inher Uhirwell
Gertrude Davidson
Sprint Till
Find
CQ. Bi
Henry
John Mood Shasay
A. F. Harrison
Mamie Colvin
Esm. Davidson
J. Harrison
Raytown Cook
Stivercoat
Sand
Dv. Weary
Anders
Tomer Frilay
G. B. Miaudden
Tefers
J. J. Royd
Ergin
Ammett
W. Wilted
Willis
D. di Fe
Alaska
Tuosday
Colugabus
Miss
Dub Férgerson
Summerat Sinigaigmn
Joey
Lonzo Pierceg
Pam
Paul Powell
Sahiy
Mimore Causey
Yh. Linines
Kornegey
T. Noyd
Ophe It Marinett
Nita Madden
Viva Gulkitt
Powells
D. D
Fergersons
Mes Dilly
Taylor
Mr. Wells
Tal Powells
Brook Atkins
L. Meuler
Peterseny
Beth
Gy Monroe
Sowilts
PL Peterson
Davis
Homer Best
Grady Lewis
Brie. Phillips
Napper
Jeune Warhter
Madden
Lona ‘Thompsoin
Hastass
Tryan
Downsvile
Crassett
Mys
A. G. Lewis
I Mathis
Rand
Glenn Maltin
Mrs. James Alton Db
King
Urart
Mis TI. Jenkins
Alice Russell
Charlotte Sumiin
Lowe
Beverly Bailey
Lal Parent
W. Re Sumans
Pauline Phillins
Reiley
Jesse Devian
Flor. Phillips
Lp&l
Lp& Ls
Reagander
P&l
Louisiana Power & Light Company
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