Lifestyle

By Rickey Robertson

Since the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1941, Louisiana has been visited by many famous military officers. During the Louisiana Maneuvers men such as George Patton, Mark Clark and Dwight Eisenhower are still well remembered. During the Vietnam War years later, a famous officer came and visited Fort Polk in October, 1966. His name was Creighton “Fighting Abe” Abrams.

Creighton Abrams was born September 15, 1914, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1936. One of his classmates was William C. Westmoreland. Upon graduating the military academy Lt. Abrams was assigned to the U.S. Cavalry. After serving in the cavalry, with the rank of captain, he was transferred into the newly formed 1st Armored Division in 1940. The 1st Armored trained continuously in armored tactics. During World War II Major Abrams commanded the 37th Tank Battalion of the 4th Armored Division .

West Central Louisiana Operation Christmas Child Countdown was a tremendous success.

All five drop off centers were represented by Westside Baptist Church of Natchitoches Parish, Martin Baptist Church of Red River Parish, and Calvary Baptist of Sabine Parish. There is also an additional drop off center in Converse at Mitchell Baptist Church and First Baptist of Winn Parish.

Shoeboxes will be collected in the third week of November at each location.

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The Zwolle-Ebarb Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5187 and Auxiliary recently donated a patriotic shirt to Pat Martinez, pictured. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and is currently living at the Many Healthcare Nursing Home for medical reasons. He is a brother to Zwolle Mayor Pie Martinez and also a Zwolle High School 1967 graduate.

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Arden and Billie Settle are proudly posing with their only grandson and his new wife on their wedding day that took place on June 2 at the Beulah Baptist Church located in Sabine Parish. From left are Arden Settle, Courtney Branam Settle, Connor Settle and Billie Settle. It was a perfect day for a wedding.

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Cane River National Heritage Area, Inc. (CRNHA) will host a brown bag lunch and learn lecture entitled, “Red River Legends and Folklore” on Saturday, August 11 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Grand Ecore Visitor Center.

All along the banks of the mischievous Red River from Natchitoches north to Shreveport, the historical culture has produced compelling stories that come from everyday life. The echoes of these are heard yet today.

Professor Cheryl White, Associate Professor of History at Louisiana State University at Shreveport, will explore some of the folklore surrounding the Red River and its historical basis. “The Red River is full of myths and many of them have been researched and preserved in the works by Dr. White.” remarked CRNHA Heritage Ranger Michael Mumaugh.

The Zwolle-Ebarb Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5187 and Auxiliary donated two patriotic shirts with the Post VFW registered logo on the shirts. They were donated to two veterans living in-house at the Toledo Nursing Home in Zwolle. Pat Getschel, Auxiliary President, made the presentation to Tina Hershberger, pictured, who serves as activities director for Toledo Retirement and Rehabilitation Center.

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Air Force Airman First Class David J. Hall recently graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Connie Hall of Benson and Ginny Hall of Zwolle. He is the grandson of J.C. and Vern Hall of Benson and Georgia Richard of Zwolle.

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Brantley and Gabryella “Gabby” Parker were all smiles as they met two of their favorite Disney characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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The West Central La Operation Christmas Child team recently met to discuss the upcoming events for Natchitoches, Winn, Red River, and Sabine.

The team is planning project leader meetings in each parish for August and September. This meeting is open to all participating and prospective churches, organizations, groups, fraternities and sororities and individuals who have packed a shoebox or would like to pack a shoebox to send to third world countries to further God’s kingdom.

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