This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------76CD008FB2130D878DFA2E0E Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------76CD008FB2130D878DFA2E0E Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="joewil57.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="joewil57.txt" Obituaries: Willie R. Joe, 1957, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: October 10, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Colored Deaths Willie R. Joe Funeral services for Willie R. Joe, about 50, of Jonesboro, and native of the Friendship Community, who died Sunday night in Hodge, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Friendship Baptist Church (Gansville) with burial in the church cemetery. The deceased was president of the Negro Winn Parish Singing Convention. Surviving are his wife of Jonesboro; his mother, Mattie Cottingham, Friendship; four brothers, Rev. N. L. Joe and Thurmon Joe, Jonesboro, Edward Joe, Friendship, and Ross Joe, Alexandria; two sisters, Mary Ann of Houston and Jeneva Hobdy of Alexandria. --------------76CD008FB2130D878DFA2E0E--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------A8F8050427D1466ABD322521 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------A8F8050427D1466ABD322521 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="stvnsc58.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="stvnsc58.txt" Obituaries: Crawford Hunter Stevens, 1958, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: February 13, 1958 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Crawford Stevens Rites Are Held At Couley Church Services for Crawford Hunter Stevens, 6_, were held at Couley Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, following his death in an Alexandria hospital Monday afternoon, following a short illness. Rev. H. T. Isgitt officiated, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Grafton Shaw, and Rev. Robert L. Durr, with Elmo Mercer in charge of music. Members of the American Legion of Colfax acted as pallbearers and military services were conducted at graveside. Burial was under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Winnfield. Mr. Stevens was a native of Winn Parish, but had resided in Grant Parish for 27 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Zena Little Stevens; a son, Lewis Earl Stevens of Colfax; and three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Flo B Owens of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Ettie E. Nugent of Alexandria; two brothers, Jesse J. Stevens of Atlanta, Georgia and J. Cheston Stevens of Route 3, Winnfield. Mr. Stevens was a veteran of World War I. At the time of his illness, he was actively engaged in row crop and livestock farming in Grant and Rapides Parishes. He was a self-educated man, and his success as a master farmer can be attributed to the fact that he did his own thinking, coordinated with hard work and persistence. A large group of friends and relatives attended the final rites. --------------A8F8050427D1466ABD322521--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------8CFF19030C03A6FD39B08BD9 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------8CFF19030C03A6FD39B08BD9 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="barrjh58.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="barrjh58.txt" Obituaries: James Hardy Barr, 1958, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: January 9, 1958 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American J. H. Barr, Dodson, Succumbs; Buried In Jackson Parish Last rites for James Hardy Barr, 77, of Dodson, who succumbed in a Winnfield hospital at 2:45 a.m. January 3, 1958 were held at the Dodson Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Mr. Barr had been in ill health for a long time. Rev. Edgar Cripps and Rev. Rufus Kitchingham officiated at the last rites. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Jackson Parish, under direction of Southern Funeral Home. Acting as pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Roscoe Tullos, Gordy Thomas, Martin Barr, Edwin Barr, John Baker Barr, and Warren Barr. Mr. Barr, a retired farmer, had been a lifelong resident of Winn and Jackson Parishes. He had served many years as a deacon in the Dodson Baptist Church until his retirement because of failing health. Besides his widow, Mr. Barr is survived by two sons, James W. Barr, Atlanta, La., and Murphy Barr, Hico; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Turner, Winnfield, Mrs. Shelby Phillips, Jonesboro, and Mrs. Herschel Curry, Leesville; one brother, John M. Barr, Ruston; and 11 grandchildren. --------------8CFF19030C03A6FD39B08BD9--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------5B0E3BE429DA1C63B306816A Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------5B0E3BE429DA1C63B306816A Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="harism57.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="harism57.txt" Obituaries: Margaret Harris, 1957, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: November 7, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Colored Deaths Margaret Harris Margaret Harris, 73, retired instructor of the Winnfield Training School, died at the home of her daughter, Inez Williams, in Bossier City, La., Oct. 31. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 3, at 2 p.m. at Burke's Chapel, CME, in L & A Quarters, with service by the pastor. Burial was in the Winnfield Colored Cemetery. A teacher in Winnfield for 18 years, the deceased leaves her husband, Tom Harris, Winnfield, and a daughter of Bossier City. --------------5B0E3BE429DA1C63B306816A--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------18E685E6ECC2A38B526778EA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------18E685E6ECC2A38B526778EA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="headal57.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="headal57.txt" Obituaries: Albert Head, 1957, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: December 5, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Albert Head, 87, Dies of Heart Attack at Sikes Albert head, 87, died of a heart attack in the yard at his home in Sikes about noon Thursday, according to reports. Funeral services will probably be held sometime Saturday at the Friendship Baptist Church pending arrival of members of his family. Mr. Head is survived by his wife of Sikes; one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Johnson of Peoria, Ill.; four sons, Riley of Chatham, Crockett of Monroe, Joe of Mer Rouge, and Louis of Pennington, Ill. --------------18E685E6ECC2A38B526778EA--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------49AB29259406426B11083559 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected] --------------49AB29259406426B11083559 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="norred57.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="norred57.txt" Obituaries: Robert A. Norred, 1957, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: December 12, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Robert Norred of Shreveport Dies; Native of Dodson Robert A. Norred, 52 year old Shreveport man, died at his residence at 9 p.m. Sunday after a heart attack. Mr. Norred, who resided on the Greenwood Road, had lived in Shreveport for more than 30 years and had worked for a Shreveport insurance agency for 27 years. Mr. Norred was reared at Dodson and was a graduate of Dodson High School. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth McCutcheon Norred; one daughter, Melanie Norred; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Norred, Sr., of Dodson; six brothers, Earl J. Norred of Shreveport, Clayton J. Norred of Dodson, David W. Norred of Oak Grove, C. Paul Norred of Detroit, Frederick A. Norred of Dallas, and L. N. Norred of St. George, S. C. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shreveport, with the Rev. Roy Grant, pastor of the Ringgold Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery. --------------49AB29259406426B11083559--

Sports: Winnfield High School, 1913, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: September 2, 1987 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American 1913 Winnfield High School Football Team Prentice Watts Roy Wright John "Jack" Fowler Hunter Moreland Dewitt Milam Claud Horn Lonnie James Cuba Thomas Sam Collins Arthur Mathis John T. DeLoach Clarence "Dash" Curry Marshall Heflin Charlie Kelly W. H. Ricks, Coach W. J. Avery, Principal

Family Reunions: Myers-McLaren, 1988, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: June 29, 1988 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Myers-McLaren Gather For Annual Reunion The descendants of William E. and Lena Myers McLaren gathered for an annual 1988 reunion Sunday, June 26, at the Forestry Building in Winnfield, La. New officers were elected as follows: Sonny Tisdale, president, Sammie Saulsbury, secretary, and Janie McLaren O'Neal, treasurer. Present were: from Greenwell Springs, La., Hattie "Snooks" McLaren Thomas, Gene and Edith Fairchild, and Cheryl Fairchild Hood, April, and Daniel; from Springhill, La., Mary McLaren Halterman, Shirley Carroll Vercher, Ethel Carroll, Diane Montgomery with Jonathan and Matt, Simmie Halterman, Robert Randall Smith, Mary Ellen Halterman, Megan McLaren Smith, Meredith Wooster Smith, Robert Charles Smith II, and Tootsie McLaren Tisdale; Rayford and Bertie McLaren Fowler from Brownfield, Texas and Atlanta, La.; John Fowler of Aiken, SC; Peggy Bolton, Myrtle Bolton, and Pat, Sally, Scott, and Steven Thomas from Baton Rouge; Donald and Michael Jones of Denham Springs; Don and Betty Myers and John McLaren from Natchitoches; Omera Dixon McLaren and Pugh McLaren from Atlanta; Otto and Sylvia Panzigrau, Janice and Mindy O'Neal, Howard McLaren and Dallas McElroy from Winnfield; Keith and Laura Jones Husser from Walker, la.; Sonny and Paula Tisdale from Shreveport; Laura Abels from Jonesboro; Betty J. Bryam from Anderson, AL; DeWayne and Marcille McLaren with Deneen and Danielle, Jack, Betsy, Christopher, and Heremy McLaren, and Leann Horn of Montgomery; Sammie Saulsbury from Monroe; and Vivian and Jennifer Hinckley of Dodson.

Reunions: Lonadier Family, 1988, Winn Parish, La. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: October 19, 1988 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Lonadier Family Reunion Held In St. Maurice The descendants of William and Margaret Pittman Lonadier gathered Saturday, October 8, in St. Maurice, La., at the home of Clifton Lonadier and Laura Lonadier Farr. Some 90 descendants and friends were present for the noon meal and day of visiting. Among this number were 12 grandchildren of William and Margaret. These were Herbert Lonadier, Aubryn Lonadier Grappe, Walter Bryant and Irene Bryant Horn of Shreveport; Lawrence Lonadier of Bossier City; Alma Lonadier Cloud of Goldonna; Elmo Lonadier of Pineville; Ruth Bryant Sammons of Houston, Texas; Madison L. Bryant of Winter Springs, Florida; Laura Lonadier Farr, Billie Lonadier Trissler, and Clifton Lonadier of St. Maurice. Also present were Luther Lonadier of Colfax and Shirley Lonadier Tarpley of Pollock, descendants of Clem Lonadier, a cousin of William. Of special interest was a photograph from 1890-1900 of Elizabeth Lonadier McDermott, wife of Joseph McDermott and a first cousin to William. Elizabeth was the daughter of Phillip Lonadier and Elizabeth Lee. The photograph was made available by Mrs. Ozelia McDermott Carpenter, a granddaughter of Elizabeth. The 1989 reunion is to be held at the home of the late Sadie Lonadier and Marcus Stroud in Wheeling on the second Saturday in October. Information can be obtained by contacting Sherry Stroud Davison, Winnfield, LA.

Family Reunions: Franklin S. Fowler Family, 1988, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: June 29, 1988 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Fowler Descendants Hold Reunion An annual 1988 reunion of the Fowler family, descendants of Franklin S. Fowler, was held at the Forestry Building in Winnfield, La., on Saturday, June 25, with 27 present. Present were: Mrs. Gracie Sheffield, Judy Sheffield, and Jeremy Simmons of Montgomery; Rayford and Bertie Fowler of Brownfield, Texas, and Atlanta, La.; John Fowler of Aiken, SC; Burk "Pete" Fowler and Hazel Fowler, Jenny and Hunter Geisman, Pat, Sherry, Missy, and David Fowler, all from Wheeling; Vic, Lee, Candace Aaron and Natalie Sepulvado of Noble, La.; Frank, Brenda, Frankie, and Adam Fowler from Lafayette, and Hazel Fowler McCain of Natchitoches.

Biographies: Claire Casimir Russell, 1988, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: May 4, 1988 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Claire Russell Winn's 'Student of the Year' Claire Casimir Russell, an eight grader at Winnfield Middle School, has participated in 4-H Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Gifted and Talented Art, Gifted and Talented Academics, school newspaper, cheerleading, intermural volleyball, youth choir, Special Olympics, lost/found/WMS, Arbor Day Face Painting, Rotary Club Hospital Christmas project, Math-A-Thon, Bike-A-Thon, Jump For Your Heart. She has received special recognitions and awards including: Overall Grand Award, Louisiana Science Fair, Reserve Grand Award, Louisiana Science Fair, La. State alternate, International Science and Engineering Fair, Ft. Worth; La. State alternate, International Science and Engineering Fair, Puerto Rico; La. State Neurology Award, Humana Hospital Award, U. S. Army Award/Science, U. S. Army Award/Medicine & Health, Region II Science Fair, 1st Place Behavioral Science, WMS Science Fair; 1st Place, Behavioral Science, Region II Science Fair; 1st place Behavioral Science, La. State Science Fair; 1st Place, History, Region II Social Studies Fair; 1st Place, History, La. State Social Studies Fair; 1st Place, Anthropology, WMS Social Studies Fair; 1st Place, Anthropology, Region II Social Studies Fair; 1st Place, Poetry, Young Authors Contest; 2nd Place, Fiction, Young Authors Contest; 1st Place, Winn Parish Dental Health Association Poster Contest; 2nd Place, Cenla Dental Health Association Poster Contest; 1st Place, Louisiana Forest Festival Art Context, 1985-88; Outstanding Science Student, WMS; Outstanding Art Student, WMS; Most Versatile, WMS Who's Who.

Biographies: M. John Baker, 1988, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: April 20, 1988 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American John Baker, Winn Native Promoted M. John Baker has been named president of ArkLa Energy Resources in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to Mack McLarty, chairman and chief executive officer of ArkLa, Inc. Baker, 43, moves up from his current post as senior vice president of AER. Prior to joining ArkLa in 1985, he held positions with Cities Service Oil and Gas Corporation and Gulf Oil. He has been involved in various professional organizations including the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He is currently involved in the American Gas Association and serves as a National Defense Executive Representative. A native of Winnfield, Louisiana, Baker has a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana Tech University.

Schools: Old Harmony, New Harmony, Couley, etal., Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: September 2, 1987 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Photo caption: 1924 New Harmony School Francis Martin, Ida Martin (Briley), Sarah Franks (Roberts), Willie Franks (Walls), Bertice Martin (Kelley), Flossie Bonnette (Wess), Alice Martin (Kelley), Asa Martin, Ottyce Martin (Sullivan), Reginald "Buck" Bonnette, Miss Lillie Matthews (Smith, Vickers), teacher. Photo caption: 1924 Couley School Vida Rikard (Shaw), Edwin Kelley, Carroll Keiffer, Irma Lee Hood, Vernie Kieffer (Blair), Lester Kieffer, Bryan Kelley, Oren Kelley, Edward Kelley, Wilmer Rikard, Denman Kieffer. Old Harmony School In the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, there was a number of community schools within a radius of six to eight miles of the present residence of Edwin M. and Bertice Martin Kelley on postal RFD Route 3, just off Highway 84 West in what is presently known as the Couley Community. These schools were named Old Harmony, New Harmony, Hobson, Gum Springs, New Hope, Couley, and Blue Springs. Hobson School was formerly located on a site on what during World War II became the Bombing Range while Blue Springs School was located off the old Atlanta Road just off and to the left of the present Atlanta Calvin Road (Gum Springs Road) which crosses 84 west. Children ____ the Teddlies, Carsons, Bundricks, Kennedys, and other families attended the Old Harmony School. Mrs. Bertice Kelley recently acquired from Mrs. Mildred Abel Martin a portion of the memoirs of Mrs. Martin's late father, the well known Winn Parish native, Perry K. Abel. We quote herewith the undated portion of Mr. Abel's interesting documentation of the history of the Old Harmony School, plus a paragraph dealing with schools in general and a currently proposed plan for financing schools, as follows: "I have attended many wedding occasions with my father where he officiated, but one I remember in particular is the marriage of David Kieffer to Miss Jodie Martin in December, 1887. We rode on horseback through a heavy snow, 12 miles to the home of the bride's father, E. P. Martin, where the marriage was to be celebrated. After the wedding and the bounteous wedding dinner was over, the male members of the community who were in attendance at the wedding, got together and made up a subscription school of 30 pupils at one dollar per pupil, a handsome salary for that day, and employed me to teach it. I started the school in the early part of the next year in one end of a double pen log house, the Kieffer's old home on Kieffer's Prairie, and David and Jodie, our newlyweds, lived the other end of the house. A new school building was erected about a mile from this prairie home, in the piney woods, known afterward as New harmony School, where the subscription school was finished and immediately followed by a two month's public school. Forty years ago when my father became a member of the Winn Parish School Board, the office was appointive. He was appointed to that office by Governor Murphy J. Foster, one of the great governors of Louisiana, during whose administration the Louisiana State Lottery, one of the most gigantic gambling schemes in the nation, was destroyed by an act of legislation, for which all the citizens of Louisiana today owe gratitude and thanks to the sterling integrity of Governor Foster. J. Matt McCain, a member from Winn Parish of the House of Reprensentatives, and others who could not be bought by the corrupt bunch who were using all the money and means at their command to defeat the bill and keep the lottery in operation." (Note: Enoch Pierce "Tess" Martin was the grandfather of Mrs. Bertice Martin Kelley. His first wife, Mary Zilpha Bolton Martin, was the great aunt of Margaret Horton Simmons.)

Miscellaneous: Milam's Mercantile Firm, 1956, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: November 15, 1956 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Milam's Is Oldest Mercantile Firm In Winn During its 50 year history, Milam's Department Store in Winnfield has shared the ups and downs of Winn Parish, recalls Matt Milam, Sr., 72, co-founder and senior partner of the Milam group of stores. Started as a little grocery when Winnfield was a small town, Milam's grew slowly but steadily, weathered the depression following 1929, and today looks confidently ahead to continued growth and service to this area. As the recently remodeled and air conditioned department store began its second week of a huge golden anniversary sale, Mr. Milam reviewed briefly the high points in the founding and developing of the firm which is Winn Parish's oldest mercantile establishment. Opened in 1906 on the site of the present modern store, the first venture was a grocery business housed in a small frame building. Matt had worked for his uncle, Pick Milam, for a year or so in a meat market. He now joined forces with his father, W. M. Milam, pioneer Winn farmer, in the new store. They borrowed $ 1,000, due in three years, from Matt's grandfather, and when he died during the first year of the business, Matt and his father had to pay off the loan to help settle the estate. They managed to secure a bank loan from the Bank of Winnfield, and the business continued. G. P. Long, Sr., was president of the bank then. W. M. Milam previously had farmed near Winnfield and Matt was born there. The senior Milam moved his family to Gansville when they became of school age to take advantage of the educational facilities there. Gansville, birthplace of Mrs. W. M. Milam, was then a lively farm trade center. The family moved to Dodson about the time the Arkansas Southern Railroad came to that community. With two thriving sawmills in the area, Dodson was destined to prosper and the elder Milam figured it would be a good place to settle. He farmed, raised truck crops, peddled meats and vegetables. When the sawmills cut out around Dodson, W. M. Milam decided to seek his fortune in Winnfield, which now appeared to have a better future than any community in the Parish. His decision proved to be right. The little grocery store grew and before many years a modest brick structure was built. Later dry goods were added, and as the business expanded, another large brick building was added. Of his father, Matt says, "He didn't have very much education, but he was long on insight." This ability resulted in a number of vital decisions which proved to be profitable in the light of later events. For instance, he switched from farming to a business in town when he saw that making a living farming was a precarious task in the piney wood hills of Winn. He picked Gansville when it was a bustling trade center, then moved to Dodson at its peak, and came to Winnfield at the right time to take advantage of opportunities there. After the death of Matt's mother, Mrs. Ella Peddy Milam, in 1918, Matt's sister joined the firm and worked in the store until her death in 1954. W. M> Milam passed away in 1932. Several important events stand out in the progress of Milam stores, the present senior partner remembers. One of the low points of the store's history was just after the 1929 crash. Conditions were very bad. The store was overstocked and it owed a large amount to its creditors. Pat Tugwell, the firm's bookkeeper (later Louisiana State Treasurer for many years), assembled a financial statement and Matt put it in his pocket and left for St. Louis to talk to his biggest creditors, the wholesale dry goods firms. An 82 year old credit manager of a wholesale house gave Matt the advice that saved the store from certain failure. He recommended a sale to raise money to pay off the debt. So Matt returned and without telling his father about the seriousness of the situation, he put out a page ad and circulars, advertising merchandise at cost. Customers flocked in and Milam's paid off its creditors. "If it hadn't been for that sale, we would not be in business today," says Mr. Milam. He explained the situation to his father, who agreed that he had done the right thing. Many business concerns throughout the country went broke. Since that day, Mr. Milam says he has relied on consistent advertising to keep people informed about the values at Milam's and to keep business moving. With the advent of chain stores, Matt and his father figured they would have to go into the wholesale business to compete with these stores. So, they opened Milam's Wholesale with a small stock and began making calls on retail merchants. The business has had a continuous growth until today as it serves a territory extending to a 75 mile radius of Winnfield and does a substantial volume annually. Upon the death of "Miss Nettie", as Mrs. Stothart was affectionately known by so many, Milam's store were reorganized. Mr. Stothart sold his interest but remained as a member of the staff at Milam's Department Store. Matt, Jr., and his sister, Helen Milam Byrnes, became partners with Matt, Sr. The Milam stores today number 10; Milam's Department Store, Milam's Wholesale Grocery, Milam's Farm Supply, Milam's Ben Franklin, and Milam's Home Furniture, all in Winnfield; Milam's Home Furniture, Tullos; Milam's Ben Franklin, Jena; Milam's Live Oak Grocery, Natchitoches; Milam's Store, Jonesboro; and Milam's Department Store, Montgomery. "Many things have contributed to our growth and whatever success we have achieved," says Mr. Milam today, "but much of the credit must go to the people who have been our customers through the years." We thank all of them and especially the families who have traded with us so faithfully all during our history. Some of our original customers are still patrons at Milam's. "A large part of the credit must go to our employees. We have surrounded ourselves with the best people in the world. Their loyal, courteous and efficient service is responsible in a huge way for Milam's growth." What about the future? Mr. Milam, still active in the business at 72, predicts good times ahead in Winnfield, Winn Parish, and our nation. "Milam's stores," he adds, "are looking forward to even greater progress in the next 50 years."

Obituaries: Annie May Waters, 1987, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: February 4, 1987 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Annie May Waters Services for Annie Mae Waters were held at 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis with the Revs. James Sermons and Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial was in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Waters, 70, of Natchitoches (Hwy. 84 West, Winn Parish) died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 1987 in Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport. Survivors include two sons, Alvin and Paul Waters, both of Natchitoches; five daughters, Marie Thompson, Betty Hoffpauir, and Ilene Emfinger, all of Shreveport, Margie Thomas of Winnfield, and Olivia Kieffer of Monroe; four sisters, Mrs. R. L. Grigsby and Mrs. Enlow Grigsby, both of Natchitoches, Mrs. John Desadier of Minden, and Mrs. Chet Golbert of Galveston, Texas; one brother, J. D. Frederick of Natchitoches; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Obituaries: Phillip Eugene "Gene" Wallace, 1987, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: February 4, 1987 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Gene Wallace Services for Phillip Eugene "Gene" Wallace, 51, of Temple, Texas, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel in Shreveport, La. The Rev. Douglas Burnley and the Rev. Gerald Hodnett officiated. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport. Mr. Wallace, a resident of Temple for a short time, died Thursday, January 29, 1987, in Temple after a long illness. He was formerly of Atlanta, La. He lived in Shreveport, La. most of his life and was a former vice president for Roberts Cigar & Tobacco Co. Mr. Wallace was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Wallace of Temple; his mother, Mrs. Gay Nell Wallace of Atlanta, La.; one son, Dwain Eugene Wallace of Shreveport; one daughter, Donna Lynn Jones of Monroe, La.; one sister, Lorraine Landry of Lake Charles, La.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Brooke Wallace of Shreveport; two grandsons, Cory and Brent Jones of Monroe; and grandmother, Mrs. Pete Gresham.

Obituaries: Shefford E. "Shep" Tison, 1962, Winn & Grant Parishes, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: November 29, 1962 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Crash Victim Had Relatives In Winn Funeral services were held Tuesday for Shefford E. "Shep" Tison of Shreveport, native of Dry Prong, who died in a plane crash near Ruston, Sunday, while returning from a hunting trip in Madison Parish. Mr. Tison was married to the former Doris Barton of Olla. She is the sister of Mrs. Clifton Stewart of Winnfield and the niece of Mrs. E. W. Evans, Winnfield. Mr. Tison's mother, Mrs. Katie Bell Tison, resides in Dry Prong. He was an assistant vice president of Allstate Investment Company of Shreveport, a home financing organization. Another Shreveport man, C. C. Wallace, died in the crash. Mr. Tison was a Mason and Shriner and member of the Eastern Star. Attending the graveside services at the Frazier Cemetery in Bentley were Mrs. E. W. Evans, Mrs. Clifton Stewart, Mrs. Neva Erskins, and Frank Barton of Winnfield.

Obituaries: Charlie E. Tilton, 1986, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: December 10, 1986 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Charlie E. Tilton Services for Charlie E. Tilton were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Tilton, 92, of Winnfield died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, December 8, 1986 in Humana Hospital, Winnfield. Survivors include two sons, W. O. Tilton of Ville Platte and O. K. Tilton of Montgomery; one daughter, Dee T. Smith of Sarasota, Fla.; three brothers, Otis Tilton of Shreveport, and Marcus Tilton and Archie Tilton, both of Elizabeth, La.; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Merchant of DeRidder; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Obituaries: O. B. Thompson, Jr., 1962, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: August 23, 1962 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Final Rites For O. Thompson, Jr., Held August 18 O. B. Thompson, Jr., 43, of Tullos, died Thursday, August 16, in a Houston, Texas hospital following a long illness. He was a native of Winn Parish and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed by an aluminum plant in Lake Charles for many years. Last rites were conducted Saturday, August 18 at the Crossroads Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Broadway officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. The deceased is survived by his widow of Maplewood, La.; one daughter, Miss Marjorie Ann Thompson of Shreveport; one step daughter, Mrs. Benny Phelps, of Nederland, Tex.; one brother, J. M. Thompson of Angleton, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Norman Thornton of Tullos; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Thompson, Sr. of Tullos; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. W. M. Wood of Winnfield.

Obituaries: Eva Marceline Taylor Temple, 1962, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483 USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. From: November 1, 1962 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American Mrs. Bill Temple Is Buried In The Siloam Cemetery Mrs. W. D. "Bill" Temple, 77, of Dodson, died in a Winnfield hospital Friday, October 26,. 1962, after a long illness. She was the former Eva Marceline Taylor, native of Ward Four. Funerals services were conducted at the Dodson Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. George Foster officiating. He was assisted by the pastor, the Rev. George W. Jones. Burial was in the Siloam Cemetery near Gansville under direction of Edmond's Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Acting as pallbearers were R. G. Simpkins, Garvin Biggs, Jr., Bobby Swartz, Norman Broomfield, J. K. Lee, and Jimmie Jenkins. She is survived by her husband, William D. "Bill" Temple, of Dodson; one son, Harold L. Temple of Dodson; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Thornton of Winnfield; three brothers, Floyd Taylor of Dodson, Archie Taylor of Laurel, Miss., and Clyde Taylor of Ruston; five sisters, Mrs. Ben Fallin of Simmsboro, Mrs. Carl Baggitt of Shreveport, Mrs. Ethel Waller of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. T. J. Lann of Ruston, and Mrs. R. L. Logan of Jasper, Ark., and five grandchildren.