Lincoln Parish Notes From Douglas and Surrounding Areas
Douglas reports guests visiting from Shreveport Monroe and Burgessville plus a Rinehart Baker reunion at the Baker home. The revival led by Rev. Carter concluded with sixteen baptisms and ten by letter as locals welcome Colvin to direct the new warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Denham
Little
Lucile Holloway
Burgessville
John Hammonds
Beck
Gladys Hammonds
Edna Hammonds
Shreveport
Ocle Taylor
Wade Lee
Rogena
Ruston
Carter
Harold Emory
Choudrant
Ted Emory
Will Emory
Dent Colvin
Dubach
B. T. Hester
Colvin
Virgie
Arva
Loberta Holloway
Choudrant News Sketches Visitors and Local Life
Mrs. Emma Crosby of Ruston and relatives left for Lafayette after visiting here. Kinman family hosts guests from Junction City and Ruston. Rev. Price and Rev. Odom visited the Baptist church. Mrs. Hassell Barnes and children of Crowley visit. Various local residents and friends visited or were visited by neighbors from Ruston Monroe Junction City and Columbia. A surprise marriage at Mrs Bennett’s home and school opening plans mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Frasier
Emma Crosby
Ruston
W. C. LaCour
Cathryn
Lafayette
Misses Palma
Hester Kinman
Aubrey Kinman
Vivian Farmer
Margaret Carter
Junction City
Arkansas
Anna
Trene Sanders
Palma
DeWitte Calcote
New Orleans
M. A. Price
Odom
the Baptist Church
Hassell Barnes
Crowley
Choudrant
Jones
W. P. Carter
Lucy Hinton
Jim Cook
W. E. Hogan
Alvie Colvin
Ciertrude Gregory
Columbia
Curudy Kelly
J. H. Prasier
Chester Brewster
Ruston Werthesdas
Buffalo
Monroe
Tharrsday
Ployvd Crews
Tuston
Wis
Ancle
Mar. A. Crews Mettanuly
Briday
Aswelh Hopig
Oren Flutminons
Munroe
Bowne
Bauehidti
Dtuston
Cate
Jot Dunlap
Hiony Wes
Mev
Bennett
Wedinresdal
Vector Harris
Herbert Min Qetar Colvig
Mas J.B Howe
Misa Edina
Marjorie Dinawe
Stustun
Faraday
Lasik
Beaversidie
Latanata
Tbs
Pleasant Hillers Visit Friends and Baby Born at Grigsbys
Pleasant Hill notes record a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Chester Grigsby on August 26 with no name chosen yet. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Mat Brown, Mr and Mrs Prentis Belton with Donald, J C Pestiel and son, plus relatives from Winnfield and Oklahoma City. A Sunday School and B Y P U convention was held with Barnett s Spring Pleasant Hill and Simsboro in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Brown
Wesley Chapel
Chester Grigsby
Prentis Belton
Donald
W. J. Belton
J. C. Pestiel
J. C. Junior
Greenwood News Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Civic Hope
District notes show Mrs. J. P. Harris and Hazel DeFreese visiting relatives while Rev. J. Baggarly and families visited town. Mrs. DeFresse and Elaine returned from Packton. A local speaking event drew attendees as Sunday School and church services seek simultaneous attendance. Mentions of barbecues, school signs, and candidate discussion highlight community life and civic expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Harris
Nolan
W. E. Delony
Ruston
Hazel DeFreese
Reba Tabor
J. EB. Baggarly
R. No Harris
Mesdames
B. Colvin
WH. DeFresse
Elaine
Packton
W. J. Hupyarly
Huston
Roe. Bugegirly
Armadhi
Merce
W. EB. Knight
Buckier
Ark
FP. Knight
Oc C. Gustafson
And
Mes
Harman
Hustla
Tomerly Mass
Virgie Williamson
Yen Mes Wilkinson
West Munroe
T. Nolan
Mae
Arma Harrison
Poss Beard
Wo Hughes
Leo
Ro N Tarris
Hodge
Hodge Meeals star Cal Gilets, Haster and Peetd @olven attended thurrh
Vieira
Livia
Mr. Colvin
Sam Nolan
Texas
Cross Roads Social News Upsets and Calls for Rain
Aug 25 report from Cross Roads lists many local visits and family gatherings. Notes a recent rainfall and community moves such as the return of Scott Henrys to town and several relatives visiting or traveling between neighboring towns in Louisiana Texas.
Blue Ridge community notes and family visits Sept 1
Blue Ridge residents share visits and greetings through the week. Family members from Arcadia and El Dorado travel to and from Blue Ridge to visit kin. Ransdell rally attendance and singing conventions are noted among local communities with laughter and tales of social gatherings.
Ambrose Green and Eva Ambrose wed at home ceremony
The couple were married Friday afternoon August 29 at the Griffin home with Rev. H M. Michael officiating. The bride wore navy blue crepe and guests later joined in a light reception at a newly built bungalow on the Ruston Farmerville road. The newlyweds reside nearby in Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Allen
Quitman
Mabel Robinson
John Griffif
New Hope
Otis
A. J. Hammons
el Dorado
Ark
H. L. Hammons
Earline Hammons
Piggy” Robinson
Ambrose
Ruston-Farmerville
Greenwood
Vester Robinson
Billy Griffin
J. L. Anderson
John Griffin
H. B. Maxwell
Ruston
Maxwell
Revival at Wesley Chapel Draws Strong Attendance
Wesley Chapel held its annual revival with Rev. Oscar Hargis as preacher drawing good attendance from Clay, Ruston, and nearby communities. The report notes strong audience engagement and meaningful messages during the week long event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Oscar Hargis
Clay
Ruston
C. C. Upchurch
Henry Hinton
Roderick Nugent
Moncrief
Bert Moncrief
Riser
W. M. Tomlinson
Annie Belle Hinton
Daisy Hedgepeth
Cross Roads
R. V. Fulton
W. M.tomlinson
W. S. Willhite
Clara
Audie Willhite
Lola Gilliland
Lodee Mull
Lola, Tucker
Lavena Chandler
Verna Williamson
Trene Mal
Clhiude Gilliland
Ruby Wilks
R. Jo Sherrard
J.B. Mall
Anow Belle Hunton
Raphael Furtey
Clara Willhite
Claude Gilliland
Rev
KR. V. Fulton
Rey
Mineral Springs District Meeting News and Local Visits
Rural social notes from Hico and nearby towns detail numerous visits and guests. School and church events are highlighted, including a September pageant at Mineral Springs Baptist Church and a District Meeting with speakers from several communities.
Third District Meeting At Mineral Springs Church
The Concord Association third district met at Mineral Springs Church on August 31 with district superintendent C. B. Colvin presiding. Churches Hico Cook Mineral Springs and Dubach answered the roll. Talks by Mrs. White Dubach Mr. Banks Choudrant Mr. Colvin Dubach and Rev. Price Ruston noted. Adjournment set for Dubach in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Williamson
Ronnie Duke
E. Frasier
Irene Martin
Ruth Mobley
Charlie Williamson
J. B. Williamson
Geo. Holloway
J. B. Bryan
Mineral Springs
Cooks
Hico
Dibach
George Banks
Choudrant
Garl Claude
Burns Colvin
J. L. White
Dubach
M. A. Price
Ruston
George Holloway
Floyd Franklin
Jack Revel
Lemoone Franklin
Jewel Williamson
Grady Colvin
Monroe
Lemor Robinson
Baby
Peck Colvin
Ora Belle Williamson
Irma Ellen Williamson
Lionel Crawford
Wilbur Williamson
Esther Orwell
H. W
Nell Revel
E. B. Williamson
Velma Franklin
Nina Duke
Tom Colvin
Alma Duke
J. W. Franklin, Jr
Gladys Autrey
Floyd Ot
Heth
Ark
Will
H. W. Revel
The
Concord Association
C. B. Colvin
Cook
White
Banks
Colvin
Dub
Downsville Labor Day Picnic at Big Meadow
The Downsville Labor Day event gathered youths and families at Big Meadow hosted by Mr. Walter Hester on Monday night. A fried chicken lunch preceded a watermelon feast. Miss Lolita Golden, previously an assistant playground director in Shreveport, led new games as attendees included Grace Jones Ruth Ballard Lolita Ruth Nelle Gladys Golden Verna Johnson Jewelle Alice Berlin Adrienne Hester Mattie Lee Hammons Ellie Mac Donald Ola V Williams Ora Nelle Hamilton Maudie Lee Hammons John M McFarland Robert Golden Paul Richardson John Hester Atley Maurice Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Grace Jones
Ruth Ballard
Lolita
Ruth
Nelle
Gladys Golden
Verna Johnson
Jewelle
Alice
Berlin
Adrienne Hester
Mattie Lee
Ellie Mac Donald
Ola V. Williams
Ora
Nelle Hamilton
Maudie Lee Hammons
John M. McFarland
Robert Golden
Paul Richardson
John Hester
Atley
Maurice Donald
Revival Begins At Methodist Church Sunday
Antioch notes show Mr and Mrs J L Russell hosting guests from Arkansas and Louisiana. Epworth League members in Athens led devotions. Adele Trussell hosted Verne Saint. Attendees include Skeet Hines visiting from El Dorado and Mrs Hines in town. A birthday dinner at Dr Louis Pirkles in Shreveport is mentioned as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Russell
Jim Waldron
Huttig
Ark
Smith
Russell
Louise Trussell
Athens
Louise
Adele Trussell
Verne Saint
Hilly
Emmer Dring
Simsboro
Shreveport
Gil City
Dixie
Louis Pirkles
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John Holstead
Howard Holstead
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Tom Leachman
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Ila Young
Jimmie
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Mary Glenn Emory
Leslee Cook
Aubrey Hinton
Pete Baker
John Hennen
Louw Hennen
Hennen
Rinehart-Baker
C. P. Rinehart
J. A. Baker
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SD. Rinehart
Pete
Davis
Clarence Baker
Leila
Guy Baker
Sam Halstead
Fletcher Baker
N. B. Ford
Helen
Will Akin
J. S. Rinehart
Tom
John
Pleasant Hill
Ray Green
Charles Heard
Sara
Merrill Green
Crew Lake
B. B. Hood
Beatrice
Ada Cole
J. B. Pligreen
Leslye
Allie
Charlie Singleton
Gennie
Filla Lee
F. M. Davidson
J. S. Hammonds
E. M. Davidson
J. B. Pilgreen
Nancy Davidson
Mattie Stewart
Scott Henry
Jesse Duggan
Carl McCullen
Leslye Pilgreen
J B. Pilgreen
Odell Stewart
J. B. Hammonds
Buster
Dan Hammonds
Ed. Duggan
Jesse Wilson
J. M. Harrison
Fannie Harrison
Andy Harrison
George Caver
George, Jr
J. L. Swint
Dee Caver
S. P. Colvin
Fred Duggan
Elmer Harrell
Cliff Hood
N. B. McHenry
Lillie
Henry Lewis Frazier
C. Frazier
Jessie Frazier
Everett Frazier
Port Arthur
Bernice
Clarance Frazier
Jack Burch
Burn Center
Mr. Burch
Blue Ridge
Little Larance
Fred, C. White
Arcadia
Luther Frazier
Wayne Larance
Warren
Luther Frazier, Jr
Jack McCormick
Luther, Frazier
Martha Kate Frazier
Mildred Smith
Preankie Frazier
A. Brooks
A. E B. Larance
J. M. Halstead
A. Eatrance
Laurance
C. White
Ransdell
Rine Ridge
Joe Bri
Gile Frazier
G. Frazier
LeRoy Frazier
C. Fraaier
Bhiedtidge
Suday
Woh Dwaards
Et Honeville
Veruite Lutanne
Mary Kate Collands
Siunsbory
Hopewell
Eula Lea Moncrief
Margie Alexander
Louisiana State Normal College
Dub Steps
New Mexico
Hoyt Moncrief
T. J. Monchief
Sam Harkins
Wade
Marion Aycock
Lisbon
C. E. Rhodes
Wilbur McGee
Annie Tubbs
Enla Lea Moncrief
Hazel McGee
Gladys Foster
Mattie Lou Doss
Lizzie Doss
Olen Deason
Jonesboro
Ruth Foster
Norene “Strickland
Clarence Moncrief
Leonard
T. J. Moncrief
Mary Elizabeth Alexander
Lillian O'Neal
J. ©. Owen
Alexandria
R. M. Foster
Minden
W. N. Barmore
Chloe Skinner
C. Alexander
Willis Delaney
Loney Barnett
Thomas Owen
J. P. Owen
Violet
Lottie Tubb
John Beckham
Myrtle Rhodes
Mineral Springs B. Y. P. U
Ava
East Texas
Florence Riser
Miss Lessie Mall
Mollie Alice Evans
Fannie Spencer
la Nce
Mitteral
Hico Baptist Church
Sabilirtiay
Merry Alive Rowse
la Nce Prasier
Jack Horton
Downsville
Antioch
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