By the late by Emmett J. Lee, Jr. The GazetteCentennial Edition October, 1939 Carved from a virgin forest, Union Parish is one of the glories of Louisiana. With ox-cart and axe they carved a torturous path, those early followers of the sun. For West has always been the magic direction direction toward the setting sun … Continue reading Section Settled by Alabama/Georgia Immigrants
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Parish Library Organized in 1956
The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 Jessica Kleppinger Serving the area since 1956, the Union Parish Library has been through many changes in its 36-year history. Originally opened as a demonstration library supported under the auspices of the Louisiana State Library, the facility became self-supporting in 1957 when a $3 million maintenance tax was passed locally. In 1966 … Continue reading Parish Library Organized in 1956
What to Write to Servicemen
The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 In 1943, Farmerville and Union Parish were struggling though the midst of the Second World War. The Office of War Information that year offered these pointers for homefolks writing to soldiers, sailors and marines...based on suggestions gathered in a survey among servicemen at home and overseas in cooperation with the Special Service … Continue reading What to Write to Servicemen
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJuly 18, 1906 Dr. J. G. Evans made a flying trip to Haynesville last week. Mr. Gordan Murphy of Monroe spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Murphy here. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Guthrie, formerly of this place but now of Ruston are visiting relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJuly 11, 1906 Mr. and Mrs. Claud Rowland are visiting in and about Farmerville. Mr. Horace McEarland of Texas arrived in Farmerville Monday. Prof. H. E. Dawkins of Marion was here several days of last week. Mrs. Ed. Haas of Monroe is visiting relatives in Farmerville. Attorney J. W. Elder returned from a trip to … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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
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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
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
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
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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
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMay 15, 1930 Attractive Bridge Party Miss Myrtle Talbot and Mrs. E. B. Green entertained with an attractively planned bridge party Saturday afternoon at Miss Talbot's home, in complement to Miss Kitty Kilpatrick, a bride to be. As the party was in the nature of an announcement, the secret was prettily told at … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalMay 8, 1930 Miss Mildred Pirkle of Jonesboro spent last week with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Weldon. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Frasier of Ruston spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grafton. Miss Irene Weldon spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln White of El Dorado. Mrs. Lue Heard … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 6, 1906 Mr. R. J. Tabor was a visitor in Farmerville Tuesday. Mrs. J. G. Trimble and baby left Sunday to visit relatives in Ruston. Mr. Dan Spencer of Archer, La., was here on a business visit Monday. Ed Haas of Monroe was in Farmerville Tuesday shaking hands with old friends. Messrs. H. E. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
1839: Union Parish Created from Ouachita
The News Star July 30, 2016 Editor’s note: One in a series of history pieces published in conjunction with The News-Star’s 125th anniversary. This story by Glenda Mitchelloriginally ran in July 1976 and has been edited. The Territory of Orleans — now the State of Louisiana — was divided into 19 parishes, the most northerly of which was … Continue reading 1839: Union Parish Created from Ouachita
Progressive Union Settled By Immigrants From Alabama
David Baughman Monroe News-Star - Morning World October 24, 1957 In 1803, when the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France, Territory of Orleans - now the state of Louisiana - was divided into nineteen parishes, the most northerly of which was Ouachita Parish. In 1839 Union Parish was created our of the northern … Continue reading Progressive Union Settled By Immigrants From Alabama
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 Prof. Alebrtson of Downsville is in Farmerville for a few days. Mrs. W. J. Turnage left Saturday for Monroe to visit relatives. Police Juror Charles H. Hudson was in town Monday. Miss Maude Selig and Mr. Mack Gill paid a visit to Ruston Saturday returning home Sunday. Miss Fannie Weinburg and Leila … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 16, 1906 M. M. Munholland went to Marion on a business trip Monday. O. M. Taylor left Wednesday for his old home in Kentucky. Mrs. Ellen Levi was quite sick the latter part of last week. D. E. Luphemier of Monroe was a visitor in Farmerville several days of last week. Dr. O. H. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 9, 1906 Mr. D. L. Cromwell of Bernice was in Farmerville Monday. We regret to learn that Dr. Reed Evans is quite sick this week. Mr. G. D. Sanders went to Monroe on a business trip last Friday. Mrs. T. J. Breed and children left last Friday for Conway, Ark., where they go to … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalApril 17, 1930 Miss Lorane Jackson spent Wednesday night with Miss Mellie B. Green. Misses Bessie Gray and Cleo McCuller spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Pratt. Mrs. B. F. Patterson visited Mesdames W. M. and Lue Heard. Misses James Barham and Lavinia Smith spent Thursday night with Mrs. Lee Porter. Mrs. Lue Heard … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 27, 1930 Tick Picture The new tick picture will be shown in Union Parish during the week of April 14th. B. B. Jones, County Agent, New Orleans, La. will be the speaker at these shows. The itinerary has not been definitely arranged, but will be published in next weeks paper. Everybody wants … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Cannons Sound Off at Shiloh
Brenda Roberts - Banner NewsJune 9, 2011 This past Saturday the echo of cannon fire and muskets was heard in the Shiloh community as The Lt. Elijah H. Ward Camp #1971 held a Dedication and Memorial service for Moses Green, Company F, 2nd Louisiana Cavalry Regiment and James Know Polk Fomby, Company A. 10th Confederate … Continue reading Cannons Sound Off at Shiloh
Ouachita Items
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 Mrs. John McKee, and sisters Miss Pearl and Wilba Peek, were visitors to Monroe Wednesday. Miss Auna Hay of Port Union spent several days visiting friends here last week. Miss Ida Ford who has been visiting in Monroe and other points for several days returned home Thursday. Mr. J. D. Cunningham and … Continue reading Ouachita Items
Patton Got Lost in Winn
The TimesShreveport, Louisiana02 Jul 1976 George Patton and his armored tank division got lost during the Army maneuvers in Louisiana in 1941 after crossing Red River one night from Natchitoches Parish into Winn. Patton's orders were to wipe out the enemy infantry division that was supposed to be in the Cootchie Brake and Wheeling area, … Continue reading Patton Got Lost in Winn
Impeachment Ends
The Bernice JournalMay 23, 1929 On Thursday, May 10th., the impeachment trial of Governor Huey P. Long came to a close when fifteen state senators declared that the bills filed against the governor were illegal and that they would not vote for conviction. This brings to a close just another attempt of the old regular … Continue reading Impeachment Ends
Mrs. Buckley Honored
The Bernice JournalMarch 14, 1929 On Monday afternoon from 2 till 4 o'clock. Mrs. Ola Taylor entertained a few friends and relatives in honor of her mothers 80th birthday. Mrs. Taylor was assisted in receiving the guests by her sister, Mrs. J. W. Hunt. After the social hour the guests were invited into the dining … Continue reading Mrs. Buckley Honored
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 7, 1929 To The Public The patronage of all the filling stations of Bernice are asked to observe the following schedule for Sunday. All Stations will open to 9:30 a.m., thereafter all will be closed except that one will remain open thru out the day upon the dates designated below. Dendys Service … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Bernice High School News
The Bernice JournalMarch 7, 1929 BERNICE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS By Journalistic Club Basket Ball News The Bernice basket ball boys went to Junction City Tuesday to play. The game was hard fought but Junction City won by a score of 20 to 15. Junction City returned the game Thursday. This time the teams seemed about … Continue reading Bernice High School News
Dykes Taylor
The GazetteSeptember 28, 1932 Dykes Taylor of the Truxno community was shot and almost instantly killed at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning September 24th as a result of a difficulty with S. J. Slade of the same community. After receiving a telephone call notifying him of the incident Sheriff Pat Murphy and deputy George M. Edwards … Continue reading Dykes Taylor
School Items
The GazetteNovember 8, 1905 By the Students: We were glad to have four new pupils this week, viz: Misses Minnie Honeycutt and Minnie Wilson, Messrs. Joe Merit and Edward Compton. Mr. Charlie Jameson was absent Thursday and Friday. He went to Monroe on business. We were honored by a visit from Master Byron Monroe Friday afternoon. … Continue reading School Items
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