Below are articles and photos from the local newspapers as found
in the LAGenWeb Archives for Winn Parish and are now housed here. If
you have articles to add, please send them to the Parish
Coordinator.
Newspaper Records |
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| File Name |
| Newspaper Articles |
| 1800s |
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Former
Sheriff, Shoots Self (1887) Adams, Joseph B. |
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Attempt
to Arrest George W. Barton for Killing Cox, Resulting in Shootout
(1888) Barton, Claunch, Cox, Welch |
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Mystery
and Retribution in Winn Parish (1870) Butts, Jones, West :
Also see "Reconstruction" section for more information. |
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Shooting
of in Winn Parish (1869) Kimball, William |
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Store
Ledger Sheet Riser, Adam (1852) |
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Woodward,
Gen. Thos. S. - Death of (1860) |
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Melton,
Raimon - Sad Death of A Little Boy (1861) |
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Singleton, Thomas Arrested for Murder of Wiley Wilson (1886) |
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Commits
Suicide Wilkinson, Dr. T. A. (1886) |
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1888
Winn Par. Democrat Reveals History (story reprinted 1957) |
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Parochial
Gleanings - A cluster of peaches May
29, 1885 |
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Southern
Sentinel Ads:
1861 |
| 1900s |
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Sowers,
W. J. - Former Sheriff Arrested (1901) |
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Dodson
State Bank Shareholders- 1902
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Wheeling
News Items - 1902 |
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Louisiana
Land Swindle (1905) |
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Farrer,
C.C. - Killing of (1906) |
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Atlanta
Sawmill Explosion (1907) Gafford, Grissom, Plunkett, Wainwright
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Keese,
(baby) Boy Baby Burned to Death (1909) |
| 1910s |
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Machen,
R. F. (Liquor Kills Child) |
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Gamble,
E. J. Acquitted (21
Dec 1911) |
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Payne,
I. B. "Buddy" Store Ledger, 1906-1914 |
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McBride,
Napoleon - Killing of (1913) |
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Smith,
Pat - Sawmill Man Loses Foot (28
Sep 1916) |
| 1920s |
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Myers,
Walter - Killed on Wedding Eve (1925) |
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Blackburn,
Thomas C. Awarded Patent (1926) |
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Grider,
Oscar - Heads Border Patrol (1927) |
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Harper,
S. J. - Merchant (1929) |
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Martin,
Chris - Recording Artist (1923) |
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Montgomery
Fires of 1924
& 1926 |
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Payne,
I. B. "Buddy" Store Ledger, 1924 |
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Womack,
Louis - Wins First Place (1926) |
| 1930s |
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Baby
Falls in Well, Drawn Out Unhurt (1932) Anderson |
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Alleged
Robbers Sentenced (1933) Barton, Hall |
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Eagles,
Will - 1st Rural Mail Carrier (1937) |
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Harper
- Two Thousand Attend Hanging (1931) |
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Lauderdale,
S.M. - National Safety Director, CCC (1934) |
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Log
Rolling, Old Time (1933) Bates, Carpenter, Griffin, Howard. |
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Long,
Roy - Huey Long’s Cousin Slain (1938) |
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National
Negro Health Week Committee (1938) |
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Olsen,
Olive - Vaudeville Star (1930) |
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Shelton,
L.R. - Brush Arbor Revival (1930) |
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Winn's
Past, Relics of (1930) |
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Winn
People, Famous (1938) Bernstein, Calloway, Long, Mathews, Merrill,
, Milling, Strong, Tugwell, Walker, Wallace, Wright |
| 1940s |
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Allen,
Harwell L. Opens Law Office (1946) |
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Bennett,
George - Atlanta Postmaster (1948) |
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Burnett,
Ham & Gill Ordered to Stop Radio Operations (1941) |
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Cornelius,
Mrs. N. J. - Funeral Services Set (1945) |
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Emmons,
Morelle - Superintendent of Lincoln Parish Schools (1948) |
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Garriss,
Clyde - Chief of Detectives (1946) |
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Pendarvis,
George Shot & Killed, 1949 |
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Richmond,
Eloise - 1st Female Student Body President (1943) |
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Stinsons
Bicycle Trip to New Orleans (1940) |
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Trahan,
Ovey - VP of T&G Railway (1944) |
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Tremont
& Gulf Railroad Board of Directors (1949) |
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Walker,
B. F. - Searches for Buried Treasure (1949) |
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Home
Foks and their Doin's (Nov. 1949) |
| 1950s |
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Bank
of Winnfield History (1951) |
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Winnfield
City Bus Line (1951) |
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Camp
, Chester L. Wins Medal of Honor for Heroism (1955) |
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Johnny
Cash, Johnny Horton, Jerry Lee Lewis Perform (1957) |
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Creel,
Rose Nell - State Fair Queen (1953) |
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Dickerson,
Barbara, State Fair Queen (1954) |
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Durrett,
Douglas Named State Police Cmmdr. (1952) |
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Evans,
Gloria - LA College Homecoming Queen (1952) |
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Hahn,
Suzanne - Stage & Screen Actress (1955) |
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Harper,
David - USN, at South Pole (1957) |
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Jenkins,
Dr. Ray - Receives Degree (1950) |
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Winnfield
on KNOE-TV (1954) Allen, Cherry, Emerson, Finney, Hanks, Key,
Lohman, Love, Oglesby, Smith. |
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Long
Raps Wife, Old Colleagues (1959) |
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Long’s
Doctors Call His Troubles Nerves (1959) |
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Four
Killed in Car Crash (1959) M/M Massey, F. & W. Phillips |
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Milam's
Mercantile Firm (1956) |
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Parker,
Rose - Public Health Nurse (1950) |
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6
Killed here as train hits auto Weems (1952) |
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Whatley,
Jenna Faye - 1952 Miss V.F.W. of U.S.A. |
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Willis,
Welby - Awards Self Diploma (1955) |
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Winn
Citizens' 1956 Response to Rock & Roll |
| 1960s |
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Brewton,
Thomas E. - Named President of New York Bank (1967) |
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Stovall,
Lloyd - Marks 26th Year At S. L. C. (1964) |
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Long’s
Home - Fire Destroys (1962) |
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Mercer,
P. Hugh - at Silver Dollar City (1969) |
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Mixon,
Sheryl Lynn - Shrimp Festival Queen (1965) |
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Professors
at NLU, Winn (1965) Hanna, Prince, Rolen. |
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Robertson,
Dale - TV Star (1963) |
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Singletary,
Archie F. - President, LA Chamber of Commerce (1969) |
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Texan
Offers Apology After Shooting Spree (1967) |
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Vance,
Henry L. - Dies in Dallas, Tex. (1967) |
| 1970s |
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Gates,
Bob - Movie Production Manager (1976) |
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Jacobs,
Jerry - Posthumous Award (1973) |
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Knott,
Clara - Death of (1973) |
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Long,
Roger - Performs on Hayride (1978) |
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Roberts,
Teresa - Miss LA Tech, 1971 |
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Swilley,
Conrad - Heads Employment Office (1975) |
| 1980s |
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Bice,
Charles B. Elected President, State DA Assoc. (1981) |
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Carter,
Lillian - More Fun In Old Days (late 1980s) |
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Fenoli,
Dr. James - 1983 Doctor of the Year |
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Mercer,
Richie - Day (1981) |
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Moss,
Casimir B. - Apptd. to Board (1980) |
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Wright,
Judge Hiram - Career (1984) |
| Political News |
| 1800s |
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1860
Southern Sentinel Comments onPre-Civil War Split In Demo Party |
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Political
Candidates: 1861 |
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Winn
Republican Voting Statistics (1877) |
| 1900s |
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Durham,
J.T. - Election Confirmed (1905) |
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Harper,
S.J. 's - Political Attack on Sheriff Frank Shaw (1908) |
| 1910s |
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1910
Winn Socialist Party |
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Heflin,
W.T.'s - Campaign Announcement (1915) |
| 1920s |
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Talbot,
Edmond Earl - U.S. Attorney (1928) |
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Taylor,
Clayton - Elected Mayor in Arkansas (1926) |
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Long,
Huey P. vs. Wilson, Riley J. - Winn's 1927 Gubernatorial Candidates
Long, Wilson |
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Long,
Huey - vs. Judge R.W. Oglesby Slander Suit (1925) |
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Wilson,
Congressman Riley Joe - Candidate for Governor (1927) |
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Winnfield
Election Results, Apr 1928 |
| 1930s |
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Bernstein,
Arnold Re-elected Mayor of Monroe (1931) |
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Crawford,
H. E. "Red" Named County Agent (1935) |
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Four
Announce for Alderman, 1930 Crye, Teagle,
Hyde, Drewett |
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Harper,
S.J. - on 1930 Drought Committee |
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Porter,
Wessie -- First Female Elected to Winn Office (1932) |
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Wallace,
George M. - 1st Assistant Attorney General (1932) |
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Winnfield's
National Publicity (1935) Long, O'Mahoney of WY. |
| 1940s |
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Bass,
H. W. - Appointed State Parole Board O. B. Thompson Named Parole Officer
(1948) Bass, Thompson |
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Bozeman,
H. B. - Appointed to State Mineral Board (1948) |
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Carter,
J. E. & Sholars, Bryant - Appointed by Gov. Long (1949) |
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LaCroix,
W. E. (Spec) - Appointed to Game Board (1948) |
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Named
On Boards (1948) McCartney, Shaw, Sholars. |
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Simmons,
W. M. - J.P. 48 Years (1944) |
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Wallace,
George - Named Counsel to Gov. Long (1948) |
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Winnfield
Primary, 1942 |
| 1950s |
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Congressman
A. Leonard Allen Retires (1951) |
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Knight
, Julius - Appointed Town Marshal (1951) |
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Harrel,
Tracy - Defeats Gov. Earl K. Long (1952) |
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Long,
Congressman George - & Staff (1952) |
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Long,
Gillis W. (1952) |
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Robinson,
C. M. "Preacher"- Elected Sheriff (1952) |
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Sholars,
Bryant - Appointed State Colony Head Dr. George S. Long, Congressional
Candidate (1950) Sholars, Long |
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1952
Winn Political Letter |
| 1960s |
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Lyons,
Sr., Charlton H. - 1963 Gubernatorial Candidate |
| 1970s |
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Deen,
J. C. - State Representative (1972) |
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Love,
Eugene F. - Asst. State Supt. of Education (1976) |
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Sullivan,
Russell - Appointed to State Dept. of Education (1976) |
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Tinnerello,
Mike - Appointed to Education Committee (1978) |
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Wade,
Timothy - Named to Southern Univ. Board (1975) |
| 1980s |
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Wagoner,
Neil L. - Apptd. Head LA Dept. Highways (1980) |
| Not Dated: |
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Eagles
to Head Winn Demo Committee |
| Family News |
| 1900s |
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Mayes,
Jessee Andrew 76th Birthday, 1909 |
| 1920s |
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Gaar,
David E. Celebrates 82nd Birthday (1926) |
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Long
Family, 1928 |
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Shell
Family, 1929 |
| 1930s |
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Allen
- Caves Family, 1936 |
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Camp
Family, 1937 |
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Cardozier
Family, 1939 |
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Caskey
Family, 1936 |
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Carter,
Robert "Bob" 's 94th Birthday (1938) |
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Durham, Mr. & Mrs. J.L. 50th Wedding Anniversary (1937) |
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Ferguson,
J. M. Celebrates 86th Birthday (1934) |
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Fletcher
Reunion, 1935 |
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Flint
- Trokee, Mother
& Son Reunited After 19 Years(1938) |
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Harper's,
Sen. & Mrs. S. J. 50th Anniversary (1938) |
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James,
Thomas Jefferson Family - 1933 |
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James
Family, 1936 |
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Mixon
Family, 1938 |
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Oliver
Family, Reunion/Birthday of Mrs. J.W. (1933) |
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Webb,
M/M J. M. Celebrate 64th Anniversary (1936) |
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Wyatt
Family, 1934 |
| 1940s |
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Ainsworth
- Barnett Reunion (1942) |
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Berry
Family, 1948 |
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Box
Family, 1949 |
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Crain,
R. W. - 50th Anniversary (1946) |
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Gaar,
John A. Celebrates 84th Birthday (1940) |
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Herring,
Fleet C. Family, 1945 |
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Martin,
James H. & Bettie Jackson Celebrate 50th Anniversary (1949) |
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Melton
Cemetery Reunion, 1948 |
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Mixon
Family, 1946 |
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Moore,
John D. 92nd Birthday (1945) |
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Rolen
Reunion & Frances Jane Emmons Rolen's 83rd birthday (1949) |
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Smith,
John F. - Celebrates 98th Birthday (1942) |
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Sterns,
Aunt Sallie Celebrates 88th (1941) |
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Stevens,
M/M Alfred 60th Anniversary (1943) |
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Warner,
M/M Jim R., married 50 years (1945) |
| 1950s |
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Carter
Family, 1951 |
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Estes
Family, 1953 |
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LeBarron
Family Reunion, 1955 |
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Stroud
Family, 1956 |
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Terral,
Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Observe 69th Anniversary (1957) |
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Wasson,
John - Descendants Hold Big Reunion (3 May 1951) |
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Wasson,
John M. & Sarah Holmes Family - (4 May 1951) |
| 1970s |
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Booker,
Alberta Celebrates 102nd Birthday (1979) |
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Jordan,
William Observes 100th Birthday, (1972) see photos |
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Patton
- Earle Family, 1979 |
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Quinalty,
John T. 's 90th Birthday Noted (1976) |
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Smith,
James Riley 93rd Birthday (1972) |
| 1980s |
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Barnes,
Tom Celebrates 100 (1989) |
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Boyett
Family, 1989 |
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Fowler
Family, 1983 |
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Fowler,
Franklin S. Family - 1988 |
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Hickman,
Milton Celebrates 100 (1981) |
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Lonadier
Family, 1988 |
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McLamore,
Mrs. Edna : Local Woman Celebrates 100 Years (1988) |
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McLaren
Family, 1982 |
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Myers
- McLaren Family, 1988 |
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Radescich,
Dr. Andrew Willie Celebrates 100th Birthday (1981) |
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Simmons,
Guy & M. V. Celebrate Birthdays (1981) |
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Stroud
Family Reunion (1987) |
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Taylor,
William R. & Mary Lucas - 1982 |
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Thigpen
Family, 1983 |
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Walker,
Lee Roy Celebrates 102nd Birthday (1989) |
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Whitehead
Family, 1987 |
| 1990s |
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Long
Family, (Houston Chronicle & NY Times coverage) 1998 |
| 2000s |
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Boyett
- Underwood Reunion, 2001 |
| Sports News |
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1931
Winnfield Semi-Pro Baseball Team |
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1949
Winnfield Merchants Softball Roster |
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1953
Winnfield Little League Rosters |
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1961
Winnfield Little League Rosters |
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1962
Winnfield Little League Rosters |
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1963
Winnfield Little League Rosters |
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1964
Sheriff's League Baseball All-Stars |
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1964
Winnfield Minor League Roster |
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1965
Winnfield Little League Rosters |
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1965
First Baptist Church Royal Ambassador Baseball Team |
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1967
Winn Sheriff's League Baseball Roster |
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1968
Winn Baseball All-Stars Rebel League |
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1968
Winn Sheriff's Pelican League All Stars |
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Grambling
Baseball (Winnfield Players) |
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1966
Mormon Women's Softball/Volleyball, Gulf States Mission Champions |
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Conley
Adams, State Boxing Champ |
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Sonya
Bearden Inks With NSU |
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Jessica
Cameron, Angela Batts, Jr. Olympics |
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Coach
Delores Carter Retires |
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Ty
Cobb Sends Gift to Ty Smart |
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Charles
H. Cockerham Pitches in Minors |
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Dale
Cook Inks With Phillies |
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Dr.
Artis M. Davenport, Coach of Year |
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Eric
Edwards, SMU's 1st Black Drum Major |
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Robert
M. Fletcher, La. College's Star QB |
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C.
J. Gilbert, LA Tech 4-Sport Letterman |
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John
Hammons/Gaars Mill H.S. Basketball |
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Tommy
Harrison, Baseball Star |
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John
Glyn Jackson in NSU Hall of Fame |
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Nathan
Johnson Signs w/Buffalo Bills, NFL |
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Peggy
Keiffer in National Top 10 |
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Hiney
Kent in National Track Meet |
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Ezell
King Signs With Major League Pirates |
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Ezell
King Signs With Harlem Globetrotters |
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Melissa
Long, World Champion Barrel Racer |
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Maurice
McQuiddy Breaks State Record |
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Roy
Morgan Plays for Univ. of Oregon |
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"Old
Frank" Moss |
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Harvey
Myrick & Lefty Bass, Baseball Players |
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Charles
"Hoss" Newman in Tech Hall of Fame |
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Grady
Newton, WHS, All State Football Team |
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LSU
Great Hefley "Hank" Stovall |
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Loyd
Stovall Named Coach at SLU, 1938 |
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Lloyd
Stovall, SLC Dept. Head |
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Anthony
Thomas, All-American WSHS & Michigan Wolverines |
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Anthony
Thomas, All-American, Citrus Bowl MVP |
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Gussie
"Junior" Williams Signs w/Brooklyn Dodgers |
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Lewis
Wilson, Grambling Star Running Back |
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NY
Giants Sign Louis "Bull" Wilson |
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Over
The Hill Gang |
