Farmerville Gazette, February 1, 1939Written by Edna Liggin as Uncle Lige (Ma Substitoothin) Oh, my goodness, but pa took thet bathe las' week and fer varous reasons he ain't able to writ this week. First, he went to bed sniffin; got up snortin' and chokin; by dinner he had a temper and temperture; an' by night … Continue reading Union Gin, Shiloh and Evergreen News of the Week
January 1939
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 There will be preaching services at the Methodist church here next Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. J. W. Thompson of Baton Rouge spent the week end with relatives here. Miss Norma Stewart left Sunday for Bastrop, where she will resume her duties in the Bastrop High school. Mr. and Mrs. Max … Continue reading Marion
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 The many friends of Clerk of Court Zollie C. Rabun regret that he has been confined to his home for several days with an attack of painful illness. Mesdames Thomas Sullivan and Thomas Hayes of Monroe visited their mother, Mrs. Sue L. Barnes, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barnes of … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Downsville Junior Homemakers Do Social Service Work
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 In continuing their social service this year, the Downsville Junior Homemakers packed two boxes for needy families. Fresh fruits were bought for the boxes and canned fruit and old toys were brought by the girls from home. The club bought paints and the girls showed much enthusiasm while remodeling and painting … Continue reading Downsville Junior Homemakers Do Social Service Work
Parish Educational System Rapidly Moving Forward
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 PROJECTS AT HIGH SCHOOLS NEARING COMPLETION; SCHOOLS RANKING HIGH A bright, promising future now looms ahead of the educational system in Union Parish, thinks Elton J. Upshaw, Parish Superintendent. He is joined in this opinion by members of the parish school board and others connected with the system in the parish, … Continue reading Parish Educational System Rapidly Moving Forward
Farmerville Locals
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 Mrs. Stein Baughman and sons are visiting relatives at Delhi. Miss Dean Beaird of Homer spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Beaird. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Murphy, Mrs. Drue Miller and Mrs. Dewey Barr spent last Saturday in Monroe. Mr. E. L. Pace of Cleveland, … Continue reading Farmerville Locals
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Murray Green and children of Farmerville visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Kyle and children of Alton were the weekend guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Max P. Watson of Monroe spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd K. Watson, Jr. spent the ween … Continue reading Marion
Linville Junior Homemakers Meet
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 The Linville Junior Homemakers met Tuesday, January 10, for their regular meeting. The house was called to order by the president, and the roll call and minutes read by the secretary. We chose "Friendship" for our theme sand the following program was rendered: "Friendship Defined," by Kathryn Bell. "The Charm of Friendship," … Continue reading Linville Junior Homemakers Meet
Everett Thanks Voters of Parish
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 To the Voters of Union Parish: I desire to take this means of expressing my sincere thanks and appreciation to my many friends in Union Parish who cast their votes for me in the recent primary election for District Attorney and who contributed so much toward my campaign in the way of … Continue reading Everett Thanks Voters of Parish
Vote Tuesday On District Attorney
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 Voters of Lincoln and Union Parish will go to the polls next Tuesday, January 24, to elect a district attorney for the Third Judicial District of Louisiana. Armand F. Rabun, of Farmerville, and Truett L. Scarborough, of Ruston, are seeking the office in a run-off election to fill the unexpired term of … Continue reading Vote Tuesday On District Attorney
Eight from Union Parish Attend Meeting at Calhoun
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 By S. D. Reech, County Agent More than 200 farmers and farm women gathered at the Calhoun Experiment station last Saturday to get new and important information on the care and management of the home orchard. Dr. Morgan in charge of the Horticultural work at that station, demonstrated proper methods of pruning, … Continue reading Eight from Union Parish Attend Meeting at Calhoun
Downsville Club Has Meeting
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 The Downsville Junior Homemakers met Monday, January 9, for their regular meeting. the house was called to order by the President, Mary Alice Smith and the roll was called by the secretary, Nell Robinson. The club heard interesting reports from various committees and discussed giving a prize to the girl in High … Continue reading Downsville Club Has Meeting
Armand F. Rabun Issues Statement To the Voters
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 It is with a great deal of pleasure to me and appreciation to the people of Union Parish that I enter the second primary in the race for District Attorney of this Judicial District Attorney of this Judicial District to be held on January 24th, 1939. It was my intention in the … Continue reading Armand F. Rabun Issues Statement To the Voters
Student Attracting Attention in 1870 Was of This Parish
From The Back Page
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION State of Louisiana, State Land Office, Baton Rouge December 19, 1938 Application No. 22 has been made to homestead the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 7 and N I/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 18, T. 20 N, R 1 W which was adjudicated to the State in the … Continue reading From The Back Page
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 Mr. R. W. Reech of Big Bend, Louisiana, visited his son, Mr. S. D. Reech, here last week. Miss Hilda Fuller spent the week end with her mother at Bernice. Miss Mimi Brown of Dermott, Arkansas, is the house guest of Miss Reita Hartman. Mrs. Watson Durden and little son, Conrad, and … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Linville Junior Homemarkers
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 The Linville Junior Homemakers met December 20 for the purpose of initiating the following new members: Ernestine Parks, Inez Nale, Lurlene Halsey, Nellie Brantley, Kathleen Pardue, Julia Ford, Edna Reppond, Gladys Brantley, Margaret Thomas, Marvis Thomas, Louise Reppond, Rubye Reppond, Rufaye Pardue, Myrtis Mitchel, Dot Malone, Ione Daye, Mary E. Crow, Kathryn … Continue reading Linville Junior Homemarkers
Serenade and Gift Tree Featured at Rocky Branch
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 An enjoyable event of the holiday season was a program and gift tree given by the Sunday school pupils of Rocky Branch, under direction of Mrs. Myrtle Dodd. The program follows: Song, "Praise Him," directed by W. M. Pace.Prayer, by Elzie Howard.Origin of Giving, by Robbie Lee Pace.Song, "Hark, the Angels Sing" … Continue reading Serenade and Gift Tree Featured at Rocky Branch
S. S. and B. T. U. Convention to be Held at Zion Hill
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 The following program of the Everett Association Sunday School and B. T. U. convention to be held at Zion Hill church ten miles north of Farmerville on January 15, has been announced. Theme: "The Value of Trained Workers in our Churches." 2:45 P. M. Devotional The value and need of a religious … Continue reading S. S. and B. T. U. Convention to be Held at Zion Hill
Downsville O. E. S. Elect and Install Officers
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 Downsville, La.,January 10, 1939 The Downsville O. E. S. met Monday night, January 9, for a regular meeting and to install the following officers for the ensuing year. Worthy Matron, Mrs. Janie Bryan; Worthy Patron, R. W. Bryan; Assistant Matron, Miss Grace Jones; Assistant Patron; Cecil Albritton; Secretary, Mrs. Vera Bachman; Treasurer, Mrs. … Continue reading Downsville O. E. S. Elect and Install Officers
Union Parish Boy Making Good At Southwestern
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 By Donald Bordelon Raymond Sawyer, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Sawyer of Farmerville, is making good at Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Mr. Sawyer graduated from Farmerville High school in the class of 1933. Realizing that his parents were unable to send him to college, Raymond enrolled in the CCC. Here … Continue reading Union Parish Boy Making Good At Southwestern
Bernice High School 4-H Club
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 Our club met January 3, 1939. The house was called to order and the minutes of our last meeting were read. The roll was called and and we answering by saying what project we were taking. Then we turned the meeting over to Miss Nelson and Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy had two … Continue reading Bernice High School 4-H Club
From Marion
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Powell and Mrs. Alice Hopkins visited relatives in Mer Rouge Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edwards and Mrs. Emma Wheelis have returned to Rusk, Texas, after several days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kilpatrick of Farmerville were the Sunday guests of relatives here. Miss Reita … Continue reading From Marion
Union
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Dougan Edwards of Houston, Texas, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Edwards last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Parnell of Choudrant spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. W. Read. Miss Willard Brashier, who teaches at Merryville, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Add … Continue reading Union
New Business Opened
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Mr. Lester Davis has recently opened a new, modern and up-to-date shoe repair shop north of the court square in Farmerville. Mr. Davis says his equipment is all new and modern. He has provided a neat waiting room for lady customers. He will also operate a shine parlor in connection with … Continue reading New Business Opened
Platt-Guynes Nuptials
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 A quiet wedding was that of Miss Helen Platt, of Marion, and Mr. Almon Guynes , of Beaumont, Texas, with Rev. W. C. Smith of Farmerville officiating. Only a few were present. Mrs. Guynes is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Platt of Marion, and has a host … Continue reading Platt-Guynes Nuptials
Antioch
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Rev. S. R. Nolan filled his regular appointment here Saturday night and Sunday, delivering fine sermons. Rev. G. W. Thomas will preach at Antioch next Saturday night, January 8. Everybody is invited to come and hear a good sermon. Don't forget the singing at Antioch Sunday afternoon. Everyone is invited to … Continue reading Antioch
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Dean and son, Jack, visited her parents at Center, Texas, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker were the week-end guests of relatives at Choudrant. Mrs. B. K. Watson, Miss Norma Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Watson, Jr. visited relatives in Monroe last week. … Continue reading Marion
Bernice
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 J. W. Bennett was a visitor to Farmerville Tuesday. Many students of L. S. U. visited home on the holidays, also students from Ruston Tech and Dodd College. From L. S. U., Doyle Nolan; from Polytechnic, Misses Rosalind Lindsey, Evelyn McGee, Virginia Colvin. Mr. and Mrs. Van Salley of the Salley … Continue reading Bernice
Shiloh to Canaan 
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