Family notes reflect Ruston household visits and memories
Thursday November 5, 1959 entry details gatherings with relatives from Ruston Shreveport and Houston. Mentions Mitchie White Uncle Mitchie visit, J M White and Katie Leo Durbar, Old Home landmarks New Hope cemetery and spring, trips to Ruston and Shreveport, and local social updates from Bil Griffin J B Tate Rechum Bernice Skipper and Williamsons moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Mitchie White
Ruston
Tay
J. M. White
Shreveport
Katie Leo Durbar
Houston
Mitchie
Kate
Kiddy Mae
Tustoh
White
Katie Dea
Granlfatier’s
Johny
M, White
New Hope
Tom Ford
Bil Griffin
J.B. Tate
Theos
Bil
Hough Homer
Campbell Gladney Clinic
Rechum
Bernice Skipper
Prude
Beth Griffin
Williamsons
Willie Williaimsen
Ruston Youths Celebrate Birthdays and Local Visits
A newspaper snippet recalls birthdays for Noie Sinclair in November and Ma dison on November tenth, with Mrs Cilla hosting a Sunday dinner. It notes visitors like Lamar Colvin and his sons at Unionville, and Oct 31 events including Madison Grean escorting his mother to Delhi. A Ruston High loss to Jena is mentioned amid regional social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konto
Ruston
Charlie Cobia
Dubach
Moray
J. W. Green
Nonie Sinclair
Madison
Cilla
Lamar
Dot Colvin
Mark
Russell
Unionville
Tamars Grandad
John Willie
Madison Grean
Delhi
Earnest Hebert
Ottis
Mamie Smith
Floyd
Royce Colvin
Hall Wade
Jena
Josephine Colvin White
Fred Karmer
Ruston High School
Morrison for Governor Helps Louisiana The Leader Endorses Morrison
The Leader urges election of Morrison claiming his business acumen and campaign promises will aid Louisiana’s lagging economy. The piece highlights Morrison’s vow to aid higher education and rebuild state industries, arguing skeptical voters should unite for strong leadership to improve employment, taxes, and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ruston
Meyobé
Ubobisland
Morrison
Jep. Morrison
Louisiana
Simsbor o Miers honor dinner for Miss Collins
Miss Mary Kate Colling of Belvair Louisiana was honored at a large dinner in Simsboro with guests including Miss Savage Hagbind Mrs. Love Lomax Mrs. Mae Hayes and many local families. The item notes hospitalizations renovations new homes and visits from relatives in Shreveport Shreveport and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Martin
Hodge Ser
Minnie Burt
Prdna Warner
Shrevenort
Within Lani
Clyde
Shreveport
Morn Dean Ledbetter
Walter Letetter
Tal
Roy Nelson
Ruston
WI BL
Jim Joenkens
Roy Sumlin
Emma Taber
L. We ‘Tucker
San Antonia
Texas
Birthday Dinner and Club Meeting at Mineral Springs
Mr and Mrs Alfred Franklin and Theodore hosted a birthday dinner at their home near Thuston with Rob Gallman of Hallsville Texas as a guest. The Rocky Springs Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Franklin’s home with good attendance and one visitor. Officers for the next year were elected after business was completed. Thaw to Cook Meats was demonstrated with refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Franklin
Theodore
Heather
Rob Gillman
Halleyville
Texas
Chua Gallman
Thuston
Rocky Springs
Rob Gallman
Hallsville
Jack Goodjoin
Ruston
Jonas Franklin
Don Roberts
Robert Sioward
Jim Duke
Myrtis Franklin
Bobby Fraiser
Randy
Edna Franklin
Vista Duke
Clara Beth Culver
Mus
Clovis Ricks
Wlw
Ricks
Nima Revels
Violet Howard
Pall Culver
Ross Howard
Jnels Hester
Bill
Charlie Chrisman
Mardld Farnell
New Hope
Halloween Carnival Earns Five Dollar Proceeds
First grade students at Simsboro hosted a Halloween carnival selling 50 bags of homemade candy at a dime each, raising about five dollars though teachers felt it fell short of the candy’s value. The event featured a costume contest won by Meith Canterbury and included a classroom parade and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meith Canterbury
Keith
Sifth Veracleus
Carecee
Sociab
Pley
Mira Dollaes
Chaaival
Debbie Thays
Lise Ditte
Jie Qwas
Munday Niort
Aedes Vet
Mrs Wille Frazier Dies In Shreveport Buried In Chaudrant
Mrs Wille Clayton Frazier died in a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Chaudrant Baptist Church with Rev Roy Grant and Rev J C Damas officiating. Burial followed at Chaudrant Cemetery. Survivors include husband Clint Frazier and three sons Ronnie Russell and Roger. Her mother Mrs Mary Babin of Chaudrant and sister Mrs Billy Davidson also survive, along with sisters Mrs B W Banks of Homer and Miss Dorothy Coleman in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaudrant
Wille Clay
Ton Frazier
Shreveport
Kilpatrick
Roy Grant
J. C. Damas
Choudrant Cemetery
Clint Frazier
Ronnie
Russell
Roger
Mary Babin
Choudrant
Billy Davidson
B. W. Banks
Homer
Dorothy Coleman
Memphis, Tenn
Claude D. Crawford Buried Oct. 24th
Funeral services for Claude D. Crawford age 59 were held at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Hinkie and Rev. Carlos Rockett officiating. He died from a heart attack on October 23 at Bernice Clinic and lived in Lincoln Parish for 36 years as a carpenter and building contractor. Survivors include his widow two daughters Emmett L Crawford and J.2 Crawford both of Dubach one foster son Clyde H. Crawford of Ruston his mother in West Monroe six sisters and three brothers. Pallbearers were Huey G. Davis Bill Grimes W. C. Colvin Shelton Lamimee Garand Jones W. A. Jones Thichard Jones and R. C. Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude D. Crawford
New Prospect Baptist Church
Joe Hinkie
Carlos Rockett
Crawford
Bernice Clinic
Hilly
Lincoln Parish
Aarpenter
Ruston
S. J. Barmore
Truby Porter
Halloween at HICO High Highlights Joyful Mischief and Activities
The HICO Hi-Lights recounts a safe Halloween weekend with students cleaning soap from windows and a school assembly by fifth and sixth graders. The girls basketball team eyes a Tuesday opener vs Dubach while the boys seek results after a loss to Chandrani. Faculty enjoyed seeing Ole Miss beat by Mrs. Halstead and Principal Barr at an administrators’ conference. Seniors fundraise with Christmas cards and wrapping paper, while the first graders had an eye exam and healthy results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whale School
Dubach
Chandrani
L.S.A. Fefeat Ole Miss
Halstead
Paul
Bi Barr
Yhose
Honey Rell
Sth
Grudle
Dorothy Barnett
Grace Brazel
Carn Ann How
Supper Held At Simsboro Said Success
The second annual Chicken Spaghetti Supper and Carnival at Sinistery School drew praise from attendees on Thursday night October 25. Wallace Harrison, PT A president, reported $450 raised for a worthwhile school project. Rooms featured Hal Jowren style decorations and activities included apple bobbing, fishing for Tuck, the Horror Chamber, and a Grandmother Cake Sale. The chicken spaghetti supper ran 5 90 to 7 30 p.m. with a costume parade at 8 p.m. and prizes awarded for best outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Harrison
Gehen
Whitlock Dies After Heart Attack at 70
C H Whitlock age 70 died of a heart attack at his daughter's home on route 1 Cay. Funeral services were held at Ansley Baptist Church with Rev. Reuben Hammons officiating and burial in Ansley Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Charles and Robert and two daughters in San Antonio and Anstey. Additional relatives listed with several siblings and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Whitlock
Route 1 Cay
Ansley Baptist Church
Reuben Hammons
Ansley
Whitlock
Charles
Baton Rouge
Robert
San Antonio
Texas
A. H. ‘Thomason
Doyle McIntyre
Anstey
C. Whitlock
Ruston
I. @. Garrett
C. C. Causey
West Monroe
Buntyn
Slimsboro
M. J. Spructl
L. C. Bloxum
Shreveport
F. L. Gordon
Sibley
Dr Claude Ferguson Dies In Arcadia
Arcadia Louisiana Dr Claude Ferguson, 89 year old Bienville Parish coroner, died Monday while en route to a Shreveport hospital after a heart attack in Arcadia. He served as parish coroner for decades and was a University of Tennessee Medical School graduate who practiced medicine in Arcadia for 55 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
UPN
Bortor Claude Ferguson
Bienville Parish
Shreveport
Ferguson
University of Tennessee Medical School
Aunt Louisa Jones Dies At 103 In Lincoln Parish
Louisa Vining Jones aged 103 died at 804 Gilman St. Monday night. Born enslaved to Francis Marion Vining Sr., she witnessed emancipation and six generations in Lincoln Parish. King Funeral Home handling arrangements with services planned for Sunday November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Jones
Louisa Vining Jones
Gilman St
Francis Marion Vining, Sr
Georgia
Lincoln Parish
King Funeral Home
Louisa
Vining
R. L. Vining
Farmlerville Road
Alabama Community Notices and Illnesses Surround Arcadia Death
Local snippets from Alabama recount dinner guests and visits across families including Woodards Holsteads Riches and Henries. The community mourns the death of Dr Claud Ferguson in Arcadia while many travel, visit, and offer sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Claud Ferguson
Arcadia
Carlyss Henry
Sulphur
Sam Neilson
Vienna cake walk raises funds for Home Demonstration Club
The Vienna Home Demonstration Club's Thursday night cake walk drew a sunny crowd and raised 79.54 dollars for the group. Politicians attended and contributed to a hospitable evening supervised by Postmaster Jewell Farley S D Beard and John Mobley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Home Demonstration Club
Jewell Farley
S. D. Beard
John Mobley
Doyle Peterson
Pilgreen
Ruston
Adelle Primon
Mrs. Primon
Peterson
Cleve Wornsby
Monroe
L. A. Coon
Montay
W.C. Farley
Winnsboro
Mary. Durden
J. Rhymes
New York
J. M. Simmons
W. C. Simmons
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Willie
Greet
Syand
Clarence
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
Alpine
Lincoln Parish School Board
U.S.A
United Press
Southern Newspaper Publishers Assn
Mid-South
Texas Bank
Wimmie Love
Mgr
C. J. Nichols
West Beach Boulevard
Mississippi Gulf
Bilox
Mississippi
Simsboro
Mineral Springs
Fran
Tiger Tales
Lester
Avibie
Buraus
Wille Frazier
Duiner
Sirshera
Chopra
Paliceliss
Glentho McQuivors
Wes Na Hothes
Ak Cristie
Newa
C.H. Whitlock
Claude Ferguson
Louisiana Tech
Tech Art Gallery
Harrison
Amehresm
Curtis Cole
Lulie Gosdin
Dean Kring
David Lee Hays
Cnke
Newman
Matt Woodard
Melvin Holstead
Douglas
Alvin Holstead
Annie Rich
Sam Reesy
Slayton Rich
Bobby Jack Thrilrall
Jack Henry
Ing
W. D. Mill
Bossier City
Pete Nappier
Loy Hedgepeth
W. Monrdg
Thomas D. Henry
Savannah
W. DS Milks
Evan Ialeffad
Port Arthur
Tex
Pncay
Corey MA
Alvin’ Halstead
Bobby Joe King
Eriend
Charles Allston
Bobby Joals
Wilsort
Kilhg
Marvin Moon
Paula
Salem
Wilson Kigg
Donna King
Lillie
Schdols
Fefrestirfieft
George Reese
Fred Simpson
Vert Beard
Lula Hood
Edwin Holley
Mis
Hazel Watts
Wilson King
Lenn ‘Thompson
Rustons Hospital
God
Jesus
United States
California
Vienna
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Department
East Georgia Ave
Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
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