Tensas Parish, Louisiana History
Writings of Josiah P. Scott                         
Submitted by Edith Ziegler
Extracted from the Tensas Gazette of  April 22, 1938 
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Hawkins Theater Redecorated

     Ten days work by an expert decorator has entirely changed 
the appearance of the theater.  The lobby, foyer, and auditorium 
have all been done over in Marbelized decoration.  The lobby 
resembles dark green marble, with blue stained glass panels in the 
door leading into the foyer.  The marble effect in the foyer is 
particularly attractive, and the drop lights are tinted to give a 
soft and pleasing lighting effect.  Panels on the walls of the 
auditorium are of a greenish hue, with stripes of red and a darker 
color for the wainscoting.  Over the painting is spread a coat of 
transparent varnish which completes the marble imitation.  Designs  
surround wall lights.  The appearance of the theater is entirely 
changed and greatly improved.  Newellton is proud of a finely 
appointed and decorated play house.