More on the Spanish Flu
Reference my last column, the Spanish Flu problem in 1918: I should have added that when inspectors at ten major population centers evaluated the deaths, they found that the unique targeting of the 20-40 year age group (the strongest and healthiest members of society, including expectant mothers). Usually the virus targeted the very young and the elderly. This was never explained by epidemiologists.
I keep finding Point Cedar UM Church items: Easter was associated with the Passover, a Jewish holiday commemorating the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. The Council of Nicaea in AD 325 set the date as the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. Although Christmas was not celebrated for centuries, the celebration of the Resurrection was the foundation doctrine that gave birth to the Church. The Gospel of Mark and the letters of Paul never mention the birth of Jesus, but they boldly declare the Resurrection.
Sharon Diane Robbins, 76, Hot Springs, was predeceased by parents, Young B and Aleene Hall Thornton of Long Beach, Calif. She is survived by husband, John Boyd Robbins, children: J Kelly Robbins (Vickie) and Emma Caroline Cook (Jeff), four grandchildren, two borthers, Leon and Harold Thornton, two brothers-in-law: Doyce Robbins and Dr david Robbins. Diane grew up in the Bismarck area and attended school there, was the 1962 HSC Fair Queen. A graveside service was held at Mazarn Chapel Cemetery on April 9, visitation followed at the First Baptist Church, Hot Springs, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Davis-Smith Funeral Home.
Marlin Henderson, 74, Jones Mills, was predeceased by parents James and Ruby Jones Henderson. He served in the US Army, Senior VP of First National Bank of Hot Springs. Survivors include Linda Tankersley Henderson, his wife (married 1971), sons: Steven (Angela) and Jonathan (Leslie) Henderson, grandchildren, siblings: Bobby Henderson, Mary Beason, Bonnie Cowling (G.W.), and in-laws. Services were April 12, Regency Funeral Home, burial at the Prairie Bayou Cemetery.
Margaret Georgeanna Higdon, 69, Hot Springs, passed away recently. Services were Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, with burial in the Mazarn Chapel Cemetery. Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Louie Jeff Ewing, 78, Glenwood, passed away recently. The Memorial Graveside service was in the Bonnerdale Seventh-Day Adventist Cemetery with Pastor Brandon Westgate officiating. Davis-Smith Funeral Home.
If one is driving to Bossier City, Louisiana, all lanes of I-20, from west of LA-3 (Benton Road) and Industrial Drive in Bossier will be completely removed and reconstructed. Schedule to go to bid in July 2021.
A page from the Ouachita County Historical Quarterly, no date, included a photograph of a headstone of Civil War veteran Henry Myar, which is marked with an iron cross honoring his military service to the Confederacy. Have any of you seen such a cross? It has a round center with four sides which are a part of the center and becoming wider at the ends. (Sorry, I’m not good with this description.)
The King James Bible was first published in March 1611.
Relda Diane Davis, 72, Caney, was predeceased by parents, F.C. “Bud” and Ophelia Hartsell of Donaldson. Survivors are a son, Richie Arthur, partner, Harold Trammel, grandchildren, siblings: Coy and Karen Hartsell, Darrell and Brenda Hartsell, Sandy and Terry Luker, and others. Services will be on April 2 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Bismarck.
Cleve Arden Bond, 91, Hot Springs, was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Clarice McClard, and his companion, Juanita Wright Bishop. He is survived by his son, Brian Bond, daughter-in-law Gwen, grandchildren, brothers, A.J. (Lavern) and Paul (Pat) Bond and sister Velzene Burroughs. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1948, joined the US Air Force, after serving the required time, used the GI bill to attend college, and worked for Anthony Timberlands until he retired. Graveside services were at DeRoche Cemetery on April 10. www. ruggleswilcox.com.
Jo Thornton Glenn and I were Cleve’s classmates and wished we had called to check on him. He did not attend the last reunion due to vertigo. We had not talked in a long time and I had forgotten that she and husband lived in Calif, and she was on “Queen For A Day” and won many useful prizes.