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Town Talk, Alexandria-Pineville, La. Sunday, July 30, 1995 C-11 Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. James Holloway of Forest Hill will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary today, July 30, 1995. The couple's children will be hosts for a reception from 2-4 p.m.

at Forest Hill Academy. New Town Talk Policy Photographs for 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries are published at no charge. The Town Talk Photography Department will take a picture of the couple and an original wedding photograph will also be used when submitted. For more information, contact Mary Jane Andrews at (318) 487-6344 or 1-800-523-8391, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Reunions The descendants of Sarah Martin Watkins and Melton Watkins will hold the annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 6, 1995, at 1715 Lena Flatwoods Lena. The descendants of Gov. Joseph Marshall Walker will hold the annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 6, 1995, from 10 a.m.

until 4 p.m. at Kees Park Recreation Area, Pineville. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish and dessert. For more information, call Sybel Seal at (318) 793-8529. Centenarians Mary 'Carroll of Oakdale celebrated her 105th birthday recently.

She was born July 16, 1890, and now resides in Oaks Nursing Home. She resided in Glenmora most of her life and was a charter member of Harmony Baptist Church, Glenmora. Mrs. O'Carroll received on-air birthday greetings from Willard Scott on the NBC Today show and received a package of jams, jellies and preserves from Smucker's, the sponsor of Scott's special birthday segment. Sarah Martin Watkins will celebrate her 102nd birthday today at a family reunion in Lena.

She was born Aug. 6, 1893, at Flatwoods and married Melton Watkins on March 21, 1914. Her children are James P. Watkins of Baton Rouge, Ella Mae Hillman of Lena and Inez Boswell of Simpson. Births St.

Frances Cabrini THOMISEE: To Ralph and Karen Mathews, of Pineville, a son, Tyler Randal, 9 lbs. 3 July 19, 1995. KESSLER: To Shane and Charlene Blalock, of Pineville, a son, Brenden Shane, 9 lbs. 4 July 19, 1995. HEBERT: To Faron and Laurie Hoerl, of Woodworth, a son, Jarred Keith, 7 lbs.

5 July 14, 1995. NICHOLS: To Brian and Kimberly Hill, of Boyce, a son, Brandon Kade, 7 lbs. 9 July 18, 1995. DUNN: To Jason and Christian Pugh, a son, Jacob Paul, 7 lbs. 2 July 18, 1995.

JOFFRION: To Chet and Patricia Lemoine, of Moreauville, a son, Brandon Michael, 6 lbs. 5 July 18, 1995. MARTIN: To Jason and Aimee Willis, of Boyce, a daughter, Alexas Danielle, 7 lbs. 8 July 17, 1995. BROWN: To Donald and Raquel Metoyer, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., a son, Noah Anthony, 6 lbs.

11 July 17, 1995. BURCH: To Mickey and Alycia Delrie, of Pineville, a daughter, Victoria Leann, 2 lbs. 1.3 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip McGruder 1935 Mr.

and Mrs. Dewey Jenkins 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cole 1945 Mr. and Mrs.

Phillip McGruder of Alexandria Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jenkins of Forest Hill will Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cole of Pineville will celecelebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary brate their 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, July 15, 1995.

Saturday, Aug. 5, 1995. The couple's children will Aug. 6, 1995. The couple's children and grandchilbe hosts for a reception from 2-4 p.m.

at Forest dren will be hosts for a reception from 2-4 p.m. at Hill Academy Cafeteria. Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Milestones Milestones July 20, 1995. LEE: To Charles and Tammy Roberts, of Lecompte, a daughter, Rachal Clare, 6 lbs.

14 July 13, 1995. McGLOTHLIN: To Richard and Cheryl Girtman, of Effie, a daughter, Morgan Blair, 8 lbs. 8 July 14, 1995. McGUIRE: To Edward and Angel Hebert, of Colfax, a daughter, Casey Lynn, 6 lbs. 5 July 20, 1995.

McDANIEL: To Jeffrey and Kathryn Hardiman, of New Llano, a son, Matthew Brennan, 9 lbs. July 21, 1995. Rapides Women's and Children's BENNETT: To Stephen Sr. and Rhonda Wells, of Pineville, a son, Stephen Wade, 7 lbs. 1 July 18, 1995.

LEHMAN: To Caprice, a daughter, Tristinye Tre'Niece, 6 lbs. 14 July 11, 1995. GUILLORY: To Keith and Sherry Torry, of Colfax, a son, Keevin Michael, 8 lbs. 15 July 18, 1995. LABORDE: To Scott and Angelia Lagneaux, of Marksville, a daughter, Morgan Elaine, 6 lbs.

13 July 19, 1995. LOWERY: To William and Shannon Pailet, of Winnfield, a daughter, Austin Cheyenne, 6 lbs. 0 July 18, 1995. CYRIAQUE: To Christopher and Daphne McCoy, a son, Kylan Dion, 6 lbs. 8 July 18, 1995.

STICKELLS: To Travis Sr. and Jennifer Marcelle, of Mansura, a son, Travis James, 7 lbs. July 18, 1995. BONHAM: To Marisha, of Pineville, a son, Jaleel Lamar, 6 lbs. 10 July 20, 1995.

SLUSS: To Rodney and Nikki Mazerolle, of Pineville, a daughter, Logan Conner-Jade, 8 lbs. 3 July 19, 1995. SANBURN: To Ronald Sr. and Lisa Slayter, of Pollock, a daughter, Lindsay Michelle, 6 lbs. 14 July 19, 1995.

TYLER: To Randy and Tampera McAnelly, of Montgomery, a son, Colby James, 7 lbs. 10 July 20, 1995. CASEY: To George and Melissa Dupont, of Moreauville, a son, Matthew Thomas, 8 lbs. 4 July 19, 1995. BLEVINS: To Wanda, of Oberlin, a son, Treavor Gage, 8 lbs.

July 20, 1995. SCARBROUGH: To Rex and Linda Odom, of Sieper, a daughter, Brittany Renee, 5 lbs. 15 July 20, 1995. KING: To Thomas and Ouida Martin, of Boyce, a son, Thomas Franklin III, 7 lbs. 13 July 20, 1995.

GILLS: To Scott and Dena Bordelon, of Pineville, a daughter, Eden Danielle, 7 lbs. July 21, 1995. BOWIE: To Michael and Lakeisha Easley, a son, Michael James 8 lbs. 9 July 18, 1995. FLYNN: To Christopher and Jacqueline Bowers, of Pollock, a daughter, Sarah Nicole, 9 lbs.

6 July 20, 1995. DIBBLE: To Donnie Jr. and Amy Ducote, of Simmesport, a daughter, Mandi Louise, 6 lbs. July 21, 1995. SUMMERS: To Robert and Cynthia Rogers, of Moreauville, a daughter, Hayleigh Nicole, 7 lbs.

1 July 21, 1995. FUTRELL: To George and Lora Nugent, of Colfax, a daughter, Brandi Briann, 9 lbs. 3 July 21, 1995. MAYO: To Katti, of Olla, a daughter, Katalynn Cheyeanne, 7 lbs. 6 July 21, 1995.

VEAL: To Donald and Lee Gibson, of Simmesport, a daughter, Daneisha Danee', 8 1 5 July 21, 1995. SHELTON: To Ronnie and Cheri Cooley, of Leesville, a daughter, Ronny Lynn, 7 lbs. 14 July 21, 1995. MIRE: To Troy and JoAnn Crichton, a daughter, Kelsie Jean, 7 lbs. 8 July 21, 1995.

DIBBLE: To Clarence II and Katrina Coco, of Marksville, a son, Clarence Landone III, 7 lbs. 10 July 20, 1995. DAUZAT: To Christopher and Chasity Bettevy, of Hessmer, a son, Taylor Scott, 7. lbs. 2 July 2 22, 1995.

PRESTRIDGE: To Cary and Tina Nugent, of Pineville, a daughter, Magan Noel, 7 lbs. 14 July 22, 1995. JONES: To David and Faye Bassett, of Evergreen, a son, Christian Slater, 6 lbs. 13 July 23, 1995. HAYNES: To William and Cynthia Mauer, a daughter, Marissa Olivia, 8 lbs.

3 July 23, 1995. DAVIS: To Willie and Linda Cheatham, of Natchitoches, a son, Davante Jamall, 6 lbs. 8 July 23, 1995. JORDAN: To Larry and Ginger Hayes, of Pineville, a daughter, Shirley Jean, 6 lbs. 12 July 22, 1995.

LOCKART: To Jeffrey and Darlene Beebe, of Pineville, a son, Kyle Austin, 8 lbs. 7 July 21, 1995. BREVELLE: To Dwayne and Knitique Johnson, a son, Devyn Dwayne, 7 lbs. 0 July 22, 1995. WEAVER: To Scharlotte, of Moreauville, a daughter, Nichelle Sha'quila Elizabeth, 7 lbs.

4 July 22, 1995. Huey P. Long Memorial CLARK: To Fabione, of Mora, a daughter, Jasmine Nicole, 5 lbs. July 18, 1995. VEAL: To Mary, a son, Demarcus Dewayne, 6 lbs.

15 July 23, 1995. JOINER: To Kimberly, of Boyce, a son, Khlynd' Deonte', 5 lbs. June 23, 1995. PHILLIPS: To David and Gloria Williams, of Colfax, a daughter, Brianna Evangeline, 5 lbs. 12 July 19, 1995.

CARTER: To Johnny and Kimberly Johnson, of Glenmora, a daughter, Savannah Louise, 6 lbs. 13 July 19, 1995. MASON: To Eric and Terry Melbert, a daughter, Ericka La'Shawn, 7 lbs. 7 July 19, 1995. HALL: To Stacie, a daughter, Tenise Te'Nae, 7 lbs.

July 19, 1995. BOWMAN: To Michael and Shelly Haggard, of Simmsport, a son, Gage Paul, 4 lbs. 8 July 18, 1995. Marriage Licenses July 17 Theophilus Roland Jr. and Becky Diana Ceasar.

Robert Allen White and Denise Ilene Gassiott. Hubert William McDaniel Jr. and Courtney Suzanne Bagwell. Ray Alcede Broussard and Celeste Mae Burke Hatcher. Christopher Lee Walton and Jessica Michelle Sloan Farrell J.

Gaspard and Charmaine Williams. Timothy Allen Thibodeaux and Penny Elizabeth Williams Clint Robin Blood and Cynthia Ann McCartney Jimmy Ray French Jr. and Alisha Marie Barrios July 18 David Wayne Stafford and Glenera Maxine Martin Chadwick. David Eugene Gunter and Tammy Marie Alford. James Wesley Stephens and Antonia Martinez July 19 Mozelle Smith Jr.

and Leona Camille Dyer Lawrence Shepard Searcy Jr. and Amy Linwood Walker. Rodney Allen Berry and Patricia Johnson. Phillip James Higgins and Jessica Kay Nick July 20 Louis William Danzy and Dimple Doris Hathaway Fairchild. Nathaniel Scott Jr.

and Judy Mae Williams Nash Mark Alan Crawford and Stacee Laquita Linzay Otha William Milligan and Cheryl Lynn Cole Raymond Alan Mangiarcacina and Debra Lynn Ryland. Larry Burdett Farmer and Sherri Lynn Downs July 21 Gary Krize and Lisa A Merville Joey Brett Deville and Jeani M. Miner Woolem still wOWS 'em with gu gunslinging cent of the time, after they watched my show, they everyone from millionaires to movie stars, his was born. Riverside Press-Enterprise were no longer most famous student being Sammy Davis Jr. Today, there are roughly 200,000 fast draw By Lou Basheda CORONA, Calif.

John Wesley Hardin was Woolem took his fast draw and trick shooting He also shot his way through the television enthusiasts. of the fastest in the Old West. show to the corners of the country, and nearly variety show circuit, appearing on "The Ed "Shooting was going on before Dee hit the one that guns Hardin balancing a silver in between. Sullivan Show" and "'What's My Line," to name a scene, but he is accredited has it every cranny with starting the moddollar Legend the back of his right hand could yank "Oh, the people just flocked in every time I dug few. ern day sport of fast draw," said Pat McMahon, an on that hand away, all before pull a the gun coin hit the dirt.

It's my all in his scrap books. home charm, Woolem is credited with pioneering World Fast Draw Association. from his holster and out guns," Woolem said. With his lightning trigger finger and his down- Arizona fast draw champ and member of the shot "He was the man." fire a Dee Woolem can top that. There's a photo of Woolem shaking hands with the of fast draw.

Three different With all due respect, sport their gun companies paid to be him In Woolem's prime, the late 1950s, he could fire the mayor of Monongahela, Pa. There he is hand- It all started back in 1954 at Knott's Berry Farm, sharpshooting ambassador. not not two, but three shots bang, bang, ing a $1,000 check he won to the Buena Park where Woolem an out-of-work tuba player Woolem still has a scratchy 16mm promotional one, before the silver dollar hit the ground. (Calif.) Boys Club. was hired to be the park's first train robber stunt- film he made while stumping for bang Back at his Corona home, 72-year-old Woolem There's Woolem striking a serious pose with his man.

Manufacturing's BB gun six-shooter as "the Daisy Daisy full of aging newspaper articles pistol and 10-gallon hat. There he is on stage at the With only four trains to rob an hour, Woolem Kid." heralding him "the father of fast draw." "Kids! Stardust in Las Vegas, a gun twirling cowboy sur- had a lot of spare time on his hands. To kill the In the film, a young Woolem shows off keeps scrapbooks fancy in person the fastest gun alive," reads a rounded by a flock of sequin-studded showgirls boredom, 1 he took up fast draw. gun tricks like the reverse spin and over-theMeet headline from Pa. with long legs and feather plumes.

Eager for some competition, Woolem organized shoulder Woolem was timed drawing and "Now that was a kick," he said. "I the local fast draw competition. Determining the faded Allentown, flip. In his prime, was only a "Practice, practice, practice," he commented in 12-hundredths of a second faster than guy in the show." winners proved to be a chore, since fast draw is while viewing the film in his living room. Woolem the firing blink of an eye.

Almost as fun was the time Gen. Curtis LeMay well, fast. So Woolem built an electronic timing practiced 4 to 5 hours a day in his prime. "There was always a local fast gun who said I invited him to the Pentagon in 1959 to demon- device. These days, Woolem puts his expertise to use think I could beat you," Woolem said in a Texas strate combat quick draw.

Armed with his invention, this modern day teaching shotgun shooting at the Prado Olympic slow and thick as molasses. "But 90 per- Over the years, Woolem says, he's instructed gunslinger hit the tour circuit. Pretty soon a sport Shooting Park. twang as.