-Remember
W hen-from the Teche News files
100 Years Ago June 26, 1926
During the week we had another influx of oil men, some of whom have already been here. The men came here and began work again on the lands that are leased. We do not know what the indications are as they are kept secret but we may say that judging from the stay of the oil men we may have reliable sign of some unknown mineral which must be below the surface of the ground in this section of Louisiana.
The first sample of Louisiana produced beet sugar that may ultimately supplant the cane sugar industry because of its promise of great new wealth for the state, was recently sent to Governor Henry Fuqua.
Beginning July 16, the people of Cypress Island had the advantage of the Rural Free Delivery because on that day, Route No. 1, for which Mr. James Halphen is carrier, will be extended to that locality. The route is to follow the A. L. Durand Lane and will go as far as the schoolhouse and return by the same route.
Last Monday right the fire alarm was given at about midnight. It was surprising to see the number of people up and moving at that time of the night. An automobile had taken on fire and due to the lack of flames and lack of understanding of the fire signal people were going in every direction of the town.
50 Years Ago June 23, 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Guidry of Catahoula were selected to represent the area’s culture and customs in Washington, D.C. at the 10th annual Festival of American Folklife.
Tom Bienvenu was the recipient of the “Mr. Woodman Award” at the annual banquet of W.0.W. Camp 134 in St. Martinville.
Mrs. Sidney May Durand was featured in “Who’s in the Oil Industry.”
Elected as officers of the Arnaudville Woman’s Club were Mrs. Paul LaPorte. president; Mrs. William Schexnailder, vice president; Mrs. Patrick Olivier, recording secretary; Mrs. Floyd Stelly, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Donald Frederick, treasurer; Mrs. Aaron Kidder, reporter; and Mrs. J.R. Coles Jr., parliamentarian.
Patrick Huval of Parks was installed as state deputy of the Louisiana Jurisdiction of the Knights of Columbus.
40 Years Ago June 25, 1986
St. Martinville was designated a Ready City, by the Louisiana Office of Commerce and Industry.
Visitors to St. Martin Parish were able to enjoy the historic beauty of the Bayou Teche aboard the Cajun Queen tour boat.
Recently installed officers of the St. Martinville Kaycees were Karl Douet, grand knight; Fred Foti, deputy grand knight; John Blanchard, financial secretary; Glen Gaudin, recorder; Allen Lasseigne, chancellor; Gene Thibodeaux, advocate; Jack Bienvenu, warden; Norris Byron, treasurer; Cliff Durand, lecturer; and Sonny Viator and Jules Bourgeois, guards.
Ali Landry of Breaux Bridge was crowned Louisiana Queen of Queens in Baton Rouge.
Johnathan Russo was named St. Martin de Tours Catholic Youth of the Year by the St. Martinville Knights of Columbus.
25 Years Ago June 27, 2001
Kayla Guidry of Breaux Bridge was crowned Miss Breaux Bridge. Also crowned were Jr. Miss Breaux Bridge Kristen Abshire and Teen Miss Breaux Bridge Cassie Collette.
Josephine Cormier, a member of the African-American Museum Committee pulled the covering off one of the seven panels that formed a mural featuring a number of prominent Free People of Color from St. Martinville’s past. The mural formed a centerpiece of the new and unique museum that explored African-American history and culture.
