The GazetteJuly 4, 1906 Hurrah for the Fourth! Contractor Tillery has begun the foundation of the Gully Building. Miss Maude Selig went to Monroe last Saturday. Miss Mabel Gilbert left for Monroe Sunday to visit relatives in that city. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Preaus left Saturday on a visit to Lake Charles, La. Messrs. Louis … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonOctober 13, 2011 This weekend has been a busy, busy time for many of us; you could find a reunion to join in from several areas. The 1952 & 1959 ball team reunion was at the Little Yellow House on Sunday afternoon. Eddie Smith was able to come on Saturday due to his wife's … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Ouachita Items
The GazetteJuly 4, 1906 Misses. Lizzie Crow and Alma Millet of Marion are the guests of Miss Mamie Platt. Miss Shirley Hopkins returned to her home in Mer Rouge Sunday after a pleasant visit to Miss Laura Steele. Mrs. D. Armand Breard and son Armand were guests of Mrs. J. A. Peek during the past week. … Continue reading Ouachita Items
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonOctober 6, 2011 Last week I had a senior moment for I failed to send the last two paragraphs -- here goes, maybe I'll get it right this time. Shana, my daughter called to tell me that she had just attended Glenn Campbell's final sweep through the United States as he is now suffering … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalJune 12, 1930 Mrs. Mollie Freman of Monroe, spent the week-end with Mrs. Emmett Grafton. Mrs. Tommie Goyne of Holly Ridge is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cannon. Mr. Wilber McCuller and family of Fellowship spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Grafton. Mr. B. F. Gray and family … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonSeptember 29, 2011 Rocketts and folks with Rockett roots should mark your calendars - October 8th is the date for the annual reunion at Camp Creek Baptist Church. It is coming early this year and it will be easy to let it slip your mind. Our family always gets excited for our 1st cousins … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Shiloh News
The Bernice JournalJune 12, 1930 Mrs. Webb Smith and Miss Lavinia visited Misses Tinne and Elvin Grafton Thursday afternoon. Mr. R. P. Ferguson and family visited their daughter in El Dorado last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goss were Junction City visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grafton of Camp Creek and Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Shiloh News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonSeptember 22, 2011 We got real excited about the possibility of rain this weekend; however, we only got a few drops here and there - not enough of Oz, our cat, to leave his sleeping spot in the middle of the backyard. Charles Sones came into church and asked if I knew what that … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Edna LigginThe Bernice News-Journal An interest is being shown by several Linville girls in books about the handicapped and underprivileged, especially the blind. The story of Helen Keller has been an inspiration for decades but new is Van Wyck Brooks "Sketch for a Portrait", excellent for young people. Other books that we have are "We … Continue reading Bookmobile Browse
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonSeptember 15, 2011 As we are thanking God for the blessing of a little rain this week, our prayers go out to the people who have experienced such devastation from Hurricane Irene and the flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. Travel has certainly been curtailed for the Labor Day weekend. Shana, my daughter, was unable … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalJune 5, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Mitcham were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Green, Sunday. Miss Leona Smith of Ruston, formerly of Bernice, was married to Mr. Robert Wyrick of Shreveport last Saturday night. Mr. Leo Faulkner was called to St. Angelo, Texas, on account of the death … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Shiloh News
The Bernice JournalJune 5, 1930 Mr. J. W. Grafton and family visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grafton of Camp Creek last week end. Mrs. C. F. Moore and children were guests of Mrs. Henry Smith, Jr. Sunday afternoon. Mesdames Fuller Evans and C. W. Holloway visited their father Mr. G. W. Beaird of … Continue reading Shiloh News
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Edna LigginThe Bernice News-JournalAugust 1, 1957 "Excuse My Dust" is the title of a book (by Partridge) as well as a slang expression. But "Excuse our dust" was a apology to make to our readers last week as we made our routes is a parish in need of rain, especially since we had to detour … Continue reading Bookmobile Browse
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonAugust 25, 2011 God sent one of His greatest summer blessings to us this week -- rain for our dry parched ground!!! Now if He can just see fit to send us temps that are not triple digits, that would be just great. Our kids that have started back to school need cooler weather … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Pisgah Dots
The Bernice JournalJune 5, 1930 Miss Margie Flurry of Weldon was the guest of Misses Lucille and Elese Dendy, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. B. Z. Robinson and son LaVan visited Mr. S. L. Fitzgerald and family Sunday. Mr. Palmer Copeland visited his mother, Mrs. J. S. Copeland Saturday and Sunday. Miss Erma Robinson and … Continue reading Pisgah Dots
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalJune 5, 1930 Miss Norene Strickland of Hico spent Monday with Miss Cleo McCuller. Mesdames G(?) Heard and J. B. Gray visited Mesdames Sam Patterson and Bob Brooks Thursday. Mrs. A. B. Weldon visited Mrs. C. F. Weldon Tuesday. Mr. Barazel Green and family of Dubach spent the week end with Mr. and … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonAugust 11, 2011 I don't know about you but all the talk around here is how hot it is. Never have we seen so many days above a hundred in June and July - now we are in August and there seems to be no let up. The only thing that does not seem … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Edna LigginThe Bernice News-Journal Do you need help canning, pickling or preserving? Do you need new stories, prayers, or handwork ideas for Vacation Bible School? Do you lack ideas for flower arrangements or a back yard patio? Are you a P.T.A. leader and want to serve to the best of your ability? Do you have … Continue reading Bookmobile Browse
Spearsvillle Happenings
Barbara WaltonAugust 4, 2011 We were blessed with two showers this past week; the grass took off and it has been hard to keep up with the mowing but that is ok with me. Even my flowers began to bloom again and everything looks so good. Let's hope the weatherman is wrong and we don't … Continue reading Spearsvillle Happenings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 27, 1906 Court met in regular session here Monday. Dr. P. A. Tatum of Cherry Ridge was a visitor in town Tuesday. Mrs. J. G. Evans and little daughter Louise, left Sunday on a visit to relatives at Haynesville, La. Mrs. Sue L. Barnes returned home Monday right after a visit of several weeks … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Spearsvillle Happenings
Barbara WaltonJuly 28, 2011 You may have noticed the high grass in the park last week. Mayor Pro-Tim Clement told Bobby Walton, who has been hired to the cut the grass, that he would have have to put this on hold as the village is not covering him under Workman's Compensation. And this would be … Continue reading Spearsvillle Happenings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 20, 1906 Prof. Herbert Dawkins of Marion was a visitor in Farmerville. Mr. G. R. Tugwell of Conway was in town last Friday. A. C. Gill of Lapile, Ark. was a visitor in our midst last week. Mrs. J. G. Evans has been on the sick list this week. From the best we can … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMay 15, 1930 New Telegraph Service Heretofore we have not been able to file telegrams after five o'clock p.m. whereas may be filled anything up to 9 pm. All you have to do is call central who will arrange the proper connection without added charge to the sender. Important incoming telegrams will likewise … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonJuly 21, 2011 Good News!! Rain fell on our parched ground on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday; there was at least 2 inches or more and it sure make things perk up. Not only was this a blessing to us but I talked to Imogene Bennett this morning and she said that they … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Edna LigginThe Bernice News-Journal With the vast panorama of Civil War literature spread out before us, including books on the different leaders and battles, the generals, it is refreshing to fine one written from a new viewpoint such as "Brokenburn", the diary of Kate Stone Holmes. A sensitive, educated girl, living on the family plantation … Continue reading Bookmobile Browse
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Edna Liggin The Bernice News-Journal "Down with the old, up with the new," is a slogan that expresses the exciting activities at Bernice these Mondays as the high school moves into a wing of the new building and preparation begins to demolish the old one, where so many Bernice men and women spent so many … Continue reading Bookmobile Browse
Lillie News
The Bernice JournalMay 29, 1930 Miss Lucille Goss spent Sunday with Miss Lena Butler. Mrs. Walton Washam visited her mother, Mrs. G. W. Wilks Sunday who is very sick but was reported doing better Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brazzel had all their children and grandchildren with them Sunday they are Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Lillie News
The Murder Of John Cherry and The Tragedy of Billy Melton, Spearsville, LA
Erin Antley - For The Love of HistoryOctober 28, 2018 Those who have followed me in the past have heard tell of this dark convoluted tale of Union Parish past. I can honestly say that I have studied up one side and down the other and I have no real good explanation for why the … Continue reading The Murder Of John Cherry and The Tragedy of Billy Melton, Spearsville, LA
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonJuly 14, 2011 The Spearsville Volunteer Fire Department has responded to grass and woods fires for the past two Sundays. Both fires could have caused catastrophic damage had it not been for these men giving of their time and effort in service to this community and the surrounding communities. Few realize the need they … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 13, 1906 Mrs. J. B. Murphy is visiting relatives in Monroe this week. Misses Bessie and Erma Broadwell of Simsboro are visiting the Misses Preaus of this town. Attorney J. W. Elder returned Monday night from Bastrop where he had been on business trip. Mr. W. J. Turnage returned home Wednesday of last week … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
