-Remember
W hen-from the Teche News files
100 Years Ago
February 27, 1926
A large amount of sweet potato seed was received this week, which is being planted in hot beds to make slips for early planting. The sweet potato crop last year proved a good and paying one, and this crop will be much increased this coming season.
The committee having charge of the repairs of the Presbytery, which is composed of Messrs. A.L. Durand, L. F. Gary, C. T. Bienvenu and Lawrence J. Bonin, had some architects here this week, to make plans and estimate the work contemplated, and were also out raising the funds necessary to start and complete the work as soon as possible.
The town of Breaux Bridge will vote at a special election, upon the proposition of a tax, to gravel all the streets of the town. There is not the least doubt that the tax will carry by a large majority, and Breaux Bridge will enjoy gravel streets in every section of the town.
There is a great deal of activity throughout this parish in the oil line, and several large deals were made here recently, involving several thousands of dollars.
It won’t be long before we will be planting gardens for our neighbor’s chickens.
50 Years Ago
February 25, 1976
There was plenty of boudin at the big Cajun Boucherie held in the Longfellow Evangeline State Park. Nathan Cormier, project chairman for the Jaycees and Mac Greig, boucherie expert, made up batches of the rice-pork sausage in preparation for the big event. Thousands of visitors were expected for the traditional old time Cajun custom.
A committee of Cecilia area citizens were moving ahead with plans to hold a special election to consider the incorporation of the Cecilia community.
Thelma Hypolite reigned as Miss Southern Charm at the Newcomers’ Mardi Gras parade.
Members of her court were Charla Batiste, Gladys George, Charleen Landry, Cynthia McCoy and Phyllis Williams.
Dina Bienvenu was chosen the new Miss Teen St. Martin. Selected first maid was Nanette Champagne of Parks; and second maid was Patty Ledoux of St. Martinville. Sheila Broussard of Breaux Bridge was chosen Miss Congeniality.
40 Years Ago
February 26, 1986
Clarke Van Sickle of the State Department of Commerce and Industry awaited the signature of St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce president Jack Trail Jr. and Mayor Earl “Mac” Willis on copies of the Ready City application. Those who helped compile the information for the application included Frances Delcambre, Chamber secretary; Pat Theriot quality of life; Sis Chataignier, community facilities; Henri Bienvenu, education; and Ben Stonecipher, governmental service and organizations.
Mayor Vance J. Theriot decided not to seek re-election as mayor of Breaux Bridge. Theriot spent over 21 years in local city government, including the last nine years as mayor.
Denise Landry and Shawn Angelle of Cecilia High School were honored as athletic academic all-stars. Landry, a member of the volleyball team, and football player Angelle were noted for their outstanding performances in sports and studies.
Cecilia High’s Brad Guidry signed a football scholarship to attend Tulane University. Other athletes signing scholarships, all from St. Martinville Sr. High were: Clifford Champ and Dwayne Fontenette, both to USL; Jimmy Poirler, McNeese; and Dexter Harrison, Texas A &M.
Breaux Bridge Lady Tiger Karen Henry was named to the Division II All-State volleyball team.
25 Years Ago
February 28, 2001
St. Martin Parish’s first rural waste operation gan with a new company, Teche Trans Inc., provide collection services at a cost of $23.85 for three months. The service also included the disposal of larger items as well as household trash.
Named St. Martin Parish’s Outstanding Students of the Year for 2000-01 were 8th grader Erin Guilbeaux, a student at St. Martinville Jr. High, and 5th grader Calli Dugas, a student at Teche Elementary.
