-Remember
W hen-from the Teche News files
100 Years Ago June 5, 1926
Mrs. Earl Conrad entertained the Bridge Club Thursday night. A nice lunch was served to the guests before the game of Five Hundred was played, which was much appreciated. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. L. J. Montegut, 1st prize; Mrs. P. H Fleming, 2nd prize and Miss Mina Guidry, Consolation.
A very impressive ceremony took place on the grounds of the Convent of Mercy. Our Blessed Mother, embowered in garlands and flowers, was carried in procession by Misses Mathilde Barras, Genevieve Bienvenu, Stella Gaudin and Alice Fournet. The other pupils followed carrying ing flowers and banners, and singing the praises of the Mother of God. Miss Nelia Halphen, who was elected by the pupils, had the privilege of crowning our Blessed Lady, Queen of May. Miss Marcelle Halphen read the Act of Consecration; Miss Genevieve Bienvenu said the Litany of Our Blessed Lady; and Miss Jeanne Bienvenu read the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart.
An announcement was made at the interior department in Washington, D. C. of opening to settlement and entry under the general land laws of the former naval reserve of 675 acres in St. Mary and St. Martin parishes in Louisiana. Originally set aside because of live oak timber suitable for wooden naval vessels, the department today authorized its restoration to the public domain. Settlers will be required to pay the appraised price of the land, $1.25 per acre, and $2 per thousand feet board measure for the timber.
50 Years Ago June 2, 1976
Newly elected officers of the Breaux Bridge Lion’s Club were Nicky Guidry, president; A. J. Broussard, vice president; Walter Broussard, second vice president; Douglas Champagne, secretary-treasurer; Earl Hollier, tail twister; and Chris Dupuis, lion tamer.
Receiving advancement at a court of honor in St. Martinville were Eugene Resweber, 2nd class; Jose Lasseigne, star scout; and Bryan LeBlanc, 2nd class.
Newly elected officers of Zeta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi were Priscilla Breaux, president; Bonnie Landry, vice president; Mickie Castille, corresponding secretary; Lou Ella Blanchard, secretary; Betty Frederick, extension officer; and Sylvia Green, treasurer.
Officers of the newly formed La Sertoma Club in Breaux Bridge were Mrs. Wayne Huval, president; Mrs. Jake Kern, vice president: Mrs. Russell Reed, secretary; and Mrs. Charles Lilly, treasurer.
Officers of the Breaux Bridge Crustacea Association were Felix Menard, president; Mrs. Lorine Ozens, vice president; Mrs. Mildred Lewis, secretary; and Mrs. Cecilia Jean Lewis, treasurer.
40 Years Ago June 4, 1986
A handful of concerned citizens who showed up at a police jury sponsored public hearing showed concern over the environmental effects of a proposed solid waste incinerator.
Inez Gauthier of St. Martinville was named Insurance Woman of the Year at the annual banquet of insurance women.
Officers of the St. Bernard Home/School Association vice were Betty LeBlanc, president; Kay Dugas, vice president; Tommy Guidry, corresponding secretary; Virginia Champagne, recording secretary; and Pauline Landry, treasurer.
25 Years Ago June 6, 2001
Serving on the Student Government Association at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette during the upcoming semester were Cassie Soignier of Breaux Bridge, elected as a senator from Business Administration; and Nick Patin of St. Martinville who represented Nursing as a senator.
Winners in the writing division of the Language Arts Fair included Jasmine Lewis of Parks Middle School, Erin Huval of Cecilia Jr. High and Jason Egland of Breaux Bridge High School.
Senior High School writing winners of the Language Arts Fair were Gerard Williams and Danitra George of St. Martinville Sr. High School; and Tessy Ables, Todd Williams and Sarah Boudreaux, Cecilia High School.
Members of the Trinity Cub Scouts participated in a “Raingutter Regatta” in which they made model sailboats and raced them in a water-filled gutter section, using their breaths to power the tiny crafts. Wolf winners were: 1. Dustin Hebert, 2. Branson Cormier, 3. Aaron Baudoin and Tiger winners 1. Jean-Paul Lancon; and 2. Joshua Delahoussaye Bears regatta winners were 1. Alex Oubre, 2. Keithlyn James and 3. Derientroy Guidry.
Webelos (4th grade) winners were 1. Joshua Hebert, 2. Blake Citty and 3. Caleb Dore.
Webelos (5th grade) regatta Winners were 1. Kelly Gooch, 2. Kristopher Simon and 3. Zane Kidd.
