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Johnny Letlow: Bronze Turkeys New Interest, ca., 1960

By Luke J. Letlow on May 17, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

From the 4-H files… back in 1960 Now here’s a guy I know pretty well. Don’t think I knew dad raised a cow and some turkeys when he was 15 though! –… Read More

“The Racket Settlement” Racket’s Past Brings Memories to Residents, ca., 1982

By Luke J. Letlow on February 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The place had several names; Holly Wood, since holly trees grew on its ridges and The Sticks because it was out in ’em. It was called the Robinson Settlement because three brothers of that name played a prominent part….

Remembering Dolores “Dolly” Sapp, of Start (1933-2019)

By Luke J. Letlow on January 1, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Personal Remembrances of Mrs. Dolly Sapp The communities of Start and Crew Lake were saddened with the loss of Mrs. Dolores “Dolly” Sapp, on December 28, 2019. I’ve known Mrs. Dolores my… Read More

The Big Creek-Boeuf River Country Before 1843 (By Bennie McLain Hixon, ca.,1959)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 26, 2019

It’s difficult to find a better source than the works of Bennie McLain Hixon (1923-2014), when it comes to research on Richland Parish and particularly, the first settlements along Boeuf River. Thanks… Read More

The “Ouachita Parish” Section of Richland Parish, ca 1857-1868

By Luke J. Letlow on May 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

This map shows the area known as Rhymes and Clear Lake towards the North, and the extinct community of “Salmagundi.” Known as Ward 7 in Ouachita Parish, the Boeuf River was its boundary on the East.

Ezrie “Ezra” T. Eppinette (1917-1996) stationed in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Has never seen his one year-old daughter back home. WWII 1945

By Luke J. Letlow on December 2, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Ezrie Eppinette gives update from Belgium Sat, Jan 13, 1945 – 3 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com