Longstraw community notes and upcoming events
Longstraw news lists guests visiting Whitman and related families from West Monroe and Choudrant. Many local residents attend church services, visits, and a Monroe singing convention. A Armistice program at the high school and a week of prayer by the Methodist Missionary Society are announced along with a weekend syrup making and a youth weiner roast with skits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Methodist Missionary Society
Ben Farmer
Howard Hemler
Christine Jones
Ira M. Hester
J. L. Smith
McGehee
Ark
Smith
Willie Hartness
Sherwood
Ruston
Messrs
Boro Carey
Robert Farmer
Monroe
Social calls and a birthday party in Blue Ridge
Mrs A R Larance hosts and visits abound with many neighbors and relatives in Blue Ridge. Friends and family such as Miss Florence dodgers and Mr J Wo Threndslave attend gatherings. Beré residents join Mrs Pilcher for a week of visiting, games, and a birthday celebration for Fraezies, with Delia Averett and others noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novo
A. R. Larance
Clarance Frazier
J. Wo
Arthur Duke Frazier
AB. Larance
Mak Hack
Minh Jolutimie Smelty
Florence Dodgers
Murphy
Ako Baar
Bob Murveasean
Ride Francis
Bere
Pat Pragier
Blieketock
Lary
Mia
Jessie Fragier
Clifton Pilcher
Pilcher O
New Hope Sunday Attendance and Local Visits
Nov 10 report shows strong Sunday morning and B P U attendance. Local residents Mrs Merrit Cheatwood and Ruth Whalley visited, Audie Rodgers from Pineville stayed weekend, Victor and Mabel Robinson along with O E Griffin were Monroe visitors, and several local families hosted guests from Colfax Arcadia and Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrit Cheatwood
R. L. White
Ruston
Audie Rodgers
Pineville
W. A. SoHie
Victor Robinson
Mabel
O. E. Griffin
Monroe
Mitchell Hammons
Bill Griffin
Clifford Anderson
S. P. Leggett
L. M. Goins
Billie and
Vesta Corrine
Helen Camron
Colfax
T. O. Robinson
Ruth Whalley
Irma Davis
Lola Whalley
Roy Fletcher
Tom Chiggs
Calhoun
P. A. Cavander
Vesta Robinson
Arcadia
Local Funeral Notices From Downsville District
A town obituary brief notes the death of a resident known as Misilibg, with services and remembrances planned in Downsville area. The item lists local survivors including Mis S. VO Jones and Aliss Milue Noirs with references to family members and a funeral date at Woodburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VO Jones
New Hope Mission Program and Local News in Greenville
The Greenville scene reports a strong New Hope Sunday School State Mission program with a good collection despite hard times. Rev. H. M. Michael preached after the program and one member was received for baptism. Also noted are visits, travels, and illnesses among local residents including Irene Bailey, Lula Calhoun, Mrs. J. M. Green, and John Willie White, who continues to suffer after an arm injury requiring a reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
H. M. Michael
Irene Bailey
Bryceland
Dan Shields
J. G. Brewster
Faye
Ruston
Earline Bryant
Pauline Bylant
Lula Calhoun
R. E. Hartness
Lula
Shreveport
Alton Pylant
Maxine Anderson
Doris Davis
Clinton Truett
Clarence Ball
Dalton Smith
G. W. Brewster
Jesse Young Offico
T. P. Farmer
J. L. Green
Columbia
J. M. Green
Ava Davis Aulds Rites Held In Sibley Cemetery
Mrs Ava Davis Aulds died Thursday after illness and was laid to rest in Sibley cemetery. The Baptist pastor from Choudrant officiated funeral services. She leaves a husband Oscar Aulds six children and many relatives. Community sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. Numerous visitors from nearby towns attended services and called on relatives afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava Davis Aulds
Sibley Cemetery
Baptist Church At
Choudrant
W. A. O'Neal
Dubach
R. D. O'Neal
Priday
D. L. O'Neal
W. D. O'Neal
BE. M. Davis
C. H. Littleton
R. D. Roach
Levi Cathoun
Trion
Bear Calhoun
Jimime Davis
Cleve Hammons
Downsville
Ro A. Chant
Billie Thomas
Merrie Lee Bord
West Munroe
Suney
Lee Ford
J. Mo O’neall
Ted (Neal
Harvey O'Neal
Dorothy
Mack Neal
Delhi
W. M. Bagwell Wid
Choudrent
J. Norris
Local Social Notes Middles North Louisiana
W H Smith spent Thursday night with Hilton Aulds. Miss Bennie O Neal spent the weekend in Chatham. Miss Ethel Parnell weekend in Choudrant. Ruby Dugdale, Thos Dugdale, R D O Neal and J M O Neal on sick list. Elaie Kennedy of Calhoun guest of Mrs Tonsie Dugdale Saturday. Clifton Roach and Robert Davis with Kermit Kennedy near Calhoun. Ruby Morris of St Louis visited aunt Mrs G F Land this past week. Prank Rinehart of Vicksburg and Eddie Crowley of La Tech spent the weekend with Mrs G A Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Hilton Aulds
Bennie O'Neal
Chatham
Ethel Parnell
Choudrant
Ruby Dugdale
Thos
Dugdale
R. D
J. M. O'Neal
Elaie Kennedy
Calhoun
Tonsie Dugdale
Clifton Roach
Robert Davis
Simsboro Socials Highlight Weekend Visits
Nov 10 reports show Mr and Mrs A W MacKinnon of Shreveport as guests of Mr and Mrs Chas King. Miss Thelma Mitchell of Manifest and Audrey Brooks of Sarto were weekend guests of Mrs Nan Mitchell. Dora Maude Alexander of Shreveport stayed with relatives. Mrs Auston Henry and her son from Shreveport visited J B Skinner and family. Elizabeth Moss visited Ruston. Mr and Mrs Chas King and Mrs T J McKinney visited Shreveport. Mr and Mrs Chas Abbott of Arcadia stayed with Mr and Mrs W R Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Shelby
Ruston
FP. Simpson
RR. &. Whitman
Hurricane
Lou Stephens
Floyd Beard
Haynesville
John Beard
Myra Stephens
John Edward Stephens
Elon Beard
Preetis Belton
Baby
Ob Chaechnen
Misty Goto
Stridaey
Ned Mithun
A. W. MacKinnon
Shreveport
Chas. King
Thelma Mitchell
Manifest
Audrey Brooks
Sarto
Nan Mitchell
Dora Maude Alexander
Auston Henry
Little Son
J. 8. Skinner
Elizabeth Moss
Rinehart and Douglas Socials Include Visits and Sympathy
Douglas notes report visits by C. P. Rinehart family in Monroe and with Shinpock and Baker households. Syrup mill party hosts include N. B. Ford and others. Obituary for uncle Jim Hammett noted with funeral in Douglas church. Mrs. John Holstead leaves for Alto for work. Neva Baker visits La Tech. several family gatherings listed with prayers and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Rinehart
John
Monroe
Henry Leachman
Nora Holtzclaw
Leonard Leachman
Mesdames N. B. Ford
G. T. Shinpock
Guy Baker
J. S. Rinehart
Allie White
Neva Baker
J. A. Baker
Howard Holstard
Bobby
Beth
Priday
John Holstead
Alto
la Tech
Tom
George Shinpock
Addie Grant
R. O. Templeton
Jim Hammett
Douglas Church
Bro. Brown
Haynesville
Douglas
Roy Ezetle
Davis Baker
J. S. Ri
Culbertson BPU Organized. members train for southern work
Culbertson November 10 report states the B P U was organized at the church Friday night with forty two members. A study course taught by Rev C Odom had many passing members named. Grayson Hicks of Monroe visited friends, Mrs A B Brothers is on the sick list, Louise Hogan visited relatives at Choudrant, and Mrs R O Ghed hosted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Leo Frasier
Mesdaniel
W. C. Hall
R. L. Liarance
C. H. Thurman
R. H. Frasier
J.I. Griffin
A. B. Brothers
Fred Wade
J. & Beck
W. C. Cutter
R. C. Gill
Messrs
Paul Fresier
R. C. Gill, Jr
J. 3
Sunday Social Notices From Parmerville Area
Sunday evening visitations featured Mr and Mrs A B Brothers visiting their sister at Cheniere. Daughters and guests gathered at Ben Frasier’s home including Armor Goolsby Pauline Bylant Helen Linnie Hicks Lila Frasier and L A Larance. Rev G C Odom received a welcome surprise with a community gathering of treats Friday night. Mrs H E Kyle hosted a small party Saturday night for the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmerville
A. B
Cheniere
Ben Frasier
Armor Goolsby
Pauline Bylant
Helen
Linnie Hicks
Lila Frasier
L. A. Larance
G. C. Odom
Greenwood social notes reflect community visits and gatherings
Revy and Mrs Thomas H Campbell and others traveled to Monroe. Visits include Mrs W H Graham, Mrs Clyde Wilson and children with her parents, and extended family stays with the De Freeses. Neighbors from Greenwood visited towns and hosted friends, with Rev T H Campbell aiding the Oak Grove Christian Endeavor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Campbell
J. E. Baggarly
May de Freese
Monroe
W. E. Simmons
W. H. Graham
Clyde Wilson
John Andrews
W. W. Graham
Novie Mitchell
Belle’ de Freese
W. H. de Freese
W. J. Baggarly
Ruston
W. B. Hughes
Grady Harris
Cecil Philips
Alice Philips
J. E. de Freese
J. M. de Freese
C. A. de Freese
Frogmore
Will
J. M. Harrison
J. F. de Freese
T. H. Campbell
Oak Grove
Christian Endeavor Society
Rev. Campbell
Mineral Springs Social Notes and Local Visits
A crowded Sunday of visits in Mineral Springs includes Mr. and Mrs. R F Howard and family with the Jak e Franklin household, Marguerite and Oleita Frazier of Douglas with Nell Revel, and many more local relatives. The Mineral Springs Senior B Y P U plans a program at Culbert s on Sunday night, Nov 23, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Howard
Bud Howard and
Jake Franklin
Marguerite
Oleita Frazier
Douglas
Mattie Sue Howard
Mildred
Margaret Williamson
Nell Revel
Mattie Sue and
Blue" Howard
Mrs
Mineral Springs
Culberts
le Moyne
Indian Village Social Notes Parade Local Visits
Residents share Friday visits and Sunday gatherings as a large crowd attended quarterly conference led by elder Brown. News mentions several neighbors from Choudrant Belulah and Meridian and notes a sad death nearby with a door next to a Lamar Hotel guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nunn
Bill Griggs
Hardy Carro
Chatham
Jackson Parish
McNess
Leo Thompecon
Marie
Johnie Thompson
Nora Griggs
Alda Thompson
Willene Butler
J. L. Cady
J. M. Finley
Bro. Brown
Ruston
Choudrant
Belulah
Messrs
C. E. Vining
Grady Kelly
Leslie Butler
Hayne Smith
Howard Butler
Beulah
H. F. Downs
J. E. Thompson
Dan Frantom
M. M. Griggs
C. B. Bryan
Dwight Butler
N. L. Griggs
Fill Griggs
Meridian
Miss
Lamar Hotel
Cross Roads Social Roster Notes Visitor Visits and Illness
Nov 4 to Nov 11 notes list Arcadia residents visiting friends and family in Cross Roads, with many weekend visits to Greenwood Mooringsport and Shreveport for fairs. Mentions include Miss Luke Rich’s return, illness of Mrs Will Hedgepeth, and multiple visits among Hood Pilgreen Davidson Henry and Dye households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurie Rich
Arcadia
Dorris Fogg
Lorene Rich
Boyce Holley
Lucille Hood
Ralph Watson
Arvel
Grady Sanders
Melvin Hood
Hood
Allie Pilgreen
Bernice Wilder
Greenwood
Jesse Duggan
Carl McCullen
Mooringsport
Shreveport
Kate Weir
Stead Weir
Luke Rich
Andy Owens
Athens
Arthur Hood
Will Hedgepeth
Nancy Davidson
J. B. Pilgreen
E. M. Davidson
Raymond Robinson
Fannie Harrison of
Dubach
J. S. Hatamends
Scot Henry
Forest Weir
BE. M. Davidson
Pilgreen
Andy Hood
Wal Hedgepebin
Alline Hinton
Hilly
Anna Belle Hinton
Scott Henry
J S. Hammonds
George Dye
Nobles
Mire
Dzolt Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Longstraw
T. Co. W
James Kelley
Fp.c Kelley
Clifford
Orvald Spillers
Cartwright
Roy Hammett
Vera
Lela Mae Boyd
Lillie B. Thrasher
Frank
Mary Hammons
Fannie Mae Rogers
Grace Belton
Emmett Belton
James
Farce McConkle
Ola
Doris
Iva McConkle
Forest Tripte
F. G. Kelley
R. P. Whitman
J. D. Whitman
Thesta Whitman
Ennis Whitman
Bertie Lee Wright
R. Wright
Thomas M. Green
Archie Calhoun
Green
Ruth Johnson
la. Tech
Norman Johnson
Levelle Pesnell
S. F. Pallins
H. Chandler
H. Brown
Liane
Buddy Frazier
Marrton Elizabeth
Jack McCormick
E. McCormick
Tia
Alvis Shelby
J. P. Wynn
Vernice
Maxine Larance
Ruby
Johnnie Smelly
Gee Larance
Larance
Luther, Jr
Clyde
Frazier
Rex
Ray
Roye Halstead
Lane
Wayne
R. G. Larance
J. P. Wynn, Jr
Arthur Jake Prazier
Chas
Pat" Frazier
Luther Prazier
Blue Ridge Community
Blue Ridge
Beeen Epiter
Uieirthle
Pepe
Buddy Fragier
Fey
Enjoyabie
Faith Biadey
Averett
Altiur
Giusti Fragier
JW Biesdleve
Deigh Lower
Citirai Lower
Aerd Dithe
Marriyn Bliaubetts
Virnice
Makita Ferusict
Lorance
Pleasant Hill
Greenville
Sibley
Simsboro
Culbertson
Carrie Beck
Charlie Garlington
Gladys Alverne Williamson
Charlie Williamson
Leon Frasier
Oleita Frasier
Mrs. S. N. Williamson
Mandy Luneford
Ethel Martin
LaNce Frasier
Avis Colvin
Ruth Goodsoin
Fletcher Williamson
Wilbur Williamson
la Nce Frasier
Dell Colvin
Mrs. Newt. McGee of
Lane Frasier
Leonard Brewster
Florence Howard
J. P. Duke
Lou Jettie Dring
Hazel Colvin
Lora Webb
Grady Duke
Jim Prasier
Ronnie Duke
Floyd Franklin
Jack Revel
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