Obituaries: H. O. Schwartz, 1955, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 3, 1955 Winn Parish Enterprise

Funeral For H. O. Schwartz To Be At 8:30 A.M. Friday

Funeral services for H. O. Schwartz, 59, who died in a local hospital at 9
p.m. Wednesday, after a long illness, will be held at the First Baptist
Church, Winnfield, Friday at 8:30 a.m., with the pastor, Rev. W. L. Holcomb,
officiating.  The remains will then be carried to Kentwood, La., for burial.

Recognized as an outstanding worker in the field of education, Mr. Schwartz
came to Winnfield in 1932 as principal of the Winnfield High School.  In 1935,
he became supervisor of the Parish school system and served in this capacity
until April, 1954, when he was appointed superintendent to serve while R. L.
Terry was in the armed forces.  Thirteen months later he returned to his post
as supervisor where he served until his death.  He also held the title as
assistant superintendent of schools.  He was active in the State Teachers
Association and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Winnfield; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan
of Amite, La.; one brother, George, of Kentwood; two sisters, Mrs. E. Wallace
of Kentwood and Mrs. T. Anderson of Arkansas.