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
Johnny Letlow: Bronze Turkeys New Interest, ca., 1960
Remembering Mrs. Evelyn Griffis Cochran (1919-1996) – AUDIO Included
Mrs. Evelyn Cochran DEFINITELY was a trailblazer in recording so much priceless history, and we owe her and her family much gratitude for all they contributed through the years. Sadly, I did not personally know Mrs. Evelyn, but I cherish the work she did over the course of her life. She also wrote many columns for the Beacon, and I look forward to sharing those in future posts as well. – Luke
Rayville Cub Scout Pack Meeting, ca 1958
During the past month the five dens had been studying the movies, with the groups completing several projects which gave insight into making of movies, use of the camera, principal of the lens, etc. The sixth den, the Webelos Den, under Mr. Bob Gates, had continued their study of the Boy Scout Tenderfoot requirements.
John M. Letlow named Corporal; Stationed in Orlando with fighter squadron unit. 1943 WWII
John M. Letlow – Named as Corporal Letlow Sat, Sep 25, 1943 – 2 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Start native E.E. Letlow writes home from tour of duty near Shamrock Bay. US Navy, 1945-46 WWII
Jiggs Letlow Sat, Oct 13, 1945 – 3 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com Jiggs Letlow – Letter to Beacon Sat, Apr 20, 1946 – 5… Read More
Letter sent home from James Cloice Letlow, of Start, from the Aleutian Islands. WWII ca., 1944
INTERESTING LETTER FROM SOLDIER IN ALEUTIANS Somewhere in Aleutian Islands, June 4, 1944. Dear Mr. Mangham: Here comes a letter from the Aleutian Islands. You seem to receive letters from everywhere except… Read More
J.C. Letlow Earns Ph.D. From LSU, ca 1974
Cloyce. Letlow phd Sat, May 25, 1974 – 1 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
The story of my START – Celebrating 100 years of the Start community.
On September 8, 2018, the community of Start, Louisiana will celebrate its centennial birthday. This date marks 100 years since Start was officially recognized as “our name.”
E.E. "Jiggs" Letlow (1925-2013)
For E. Elliott Letlow’s full obituary, click here. E. Elliott “Jiggs” Letlow was very special to all that knew him. As a young boy, he spent most of his days in Start,… Read More
The Wynn Island Plantation, The First 150 Years
I recently came across an old printed copy of this story, and decided to transcribe it for interested readers. Many of the people mentioned as living are now deceased. The article was… Read More
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