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WORLD Opelousas, Aug. 22, 1968 To Compete for Beauty Titles in Eunice Saturday AMONG THE 28 girls vying for "Miss Eunice of 1968" are from left, and Mrs. Duro Duplechin; Dellie Saucier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Eileen Fontenot, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Dulan Fontenot; Margaret Fon- Saucier and Angela Hebert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Hebert. The tenot, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Fontenot; Charlynne Fournet, contest, set for 8 p.m. Saturday in Eunice High School, is sponsored by St. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lynn Fournet; Debbie Duplechin, daughter of Mr. Edmund Twenty Eight Vie for 'Miss Eunice' Title; Contest Is Saturday EUNICE "Miss Eunice of 1968" will be chosen from 28 contestants at the annual beauty pageant to be staged at Eunice High School Saturday at 8 p. under the auspices the St. Edmund cher Club. Miss Eunice, to be selected by out-of-town judges, will choose the festival that she wishes to attend from the Yambilee, Opelousas; Rice, Crowley; Cotton, Ville Platte; Swine, Dairy, Abbeville; and Livestock, Kaplan.

Runners-up in the order of their placement will choose from the remaining festivals. One alternate will also be named. The reigning Miss Eunice, Sherry DeRouen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.

J. DeRuen will give her farewell message and will also crown the new title holder. The crown will be furnished by the P.TC. Miss Eunice and each of six runners-up will be presented with bracelets. In addition, charm, Eunice will be showered with gifts and gift from local merchants.

Carl Comeaux will play the organ for the procession of contestants, and "'The Back Door" musical group will provide entertainment between judging events. Contestants are: CHARLYNNE FOURNET, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Fournet; JEAN LOUISE ROUGEAU, daughter of 1 Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin Rougeau; BECKY MANUEL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Manuel; JANIE ARCENEAUX, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arceneaux; PAULA SCHATZLE, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Jake GAIL FONTENOT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fontenot: DIANA FONTENOT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Elmo Fontenot; SHARON DISCHLER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dischler; DEBBIE DUPRE. daughter of MRS. M.

0. MALLOY Ville Platte Resident Is State Officer VILLE PLATTE Mrs. M. 0. Malloy, president of the Ville Platte Home Demonstration Club, has been elected publicity, Home chairman for the LouisiDemonstration Council.

lie Parish Council as secreMrs. Malloy served Evange-20 Basile Yard Honors RED SALVIA, periwinkle and phlox, attractive hanging baskets and overall neatness at the Wayne Olivier home in Basile earned August "Yard of the Month" honors. The recognition is by the Basile Home Demonstration Club, Evangeline Council. (Redlich Photo) Dunn- Nuptial Vows Pledged in Ville Platte VILLE PLATTE Sacred Heart setting Saturday for the marriage of Mr. and 4 Mrs.

Howard L. Pitre, to Kenneth Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Dunn of Alexandria. Rev.

Grady Estillette officiated at the 11 a. m. ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of silk organza combined with imported lace. The round neckline was edged in lace, re-embroidered in iridescent sequins and pearls.

Motifs of the lace were re-embroidered on the front of the skirt, ed and the lace train was bordered with silk organza. Her veil was held by a flat bow of organza, and she carried a shower of gladiolas. Maid of honor was Evelyn Dunn, sister of the groom. Julie and Marylin Dunn, other sisters, and Jeanne Lafleur were bridesmaids, with Ann Ortego as junior bridesmaids. Their floor length gowns were of white bounded crepe.

Velvet ribbon streamers accented the Empire waistline and a bow of the velvet formed their headpieces. Joseph Scarborock was best man, with Frankie Rachal, Tommy and Francis Thiles as groomsmen. Charles Pitre was junior groomsman. The Reception A reception was held at the Community Center. Mrs.

Pitre wore a bone knit dress with a flowered hat, and Mrs. Dunn chose a two piece outfit of blue and white knit. Both wore glamelia corsages. Floral arrangements in pink and white, were used. The bride's le was overlaid with a white cutwork cloth and centered with the round tiered cake, decorated with pink roses.

It was centered with the miniature bridal couple in an arch of flowers. Pink rosebuds and lace fern garlanded the base. Tall tapers in three Catholic Church was the of Dolores Pitre, daughter Dunn wore a moss green frock with black accessories. MRS. KENNETH DUNN branched candelabra completed the setting.

For going away the new Mrs. F.J. DEROUEN FAMILY TRAVELS TO MORGAN CITY FOR REUNION EUNICE Members of the family of Mr. and Mrs. F.J.

De Rouen Sr. held a reunion in Morgan City Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney DeRouen and children, Jacque, Renee, Andre and Suzanne. The occasion also marked Rodney DeRouen's birthday.

The Eunice DeRouens assembled at one point and formed a motorcade for the trip. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. F.J. DeRouen Sr.

and daughter, Sherry DeRouen, and Terry Larson; Mr. and Mrs. Karl DeRouen and children, Karly and Ann; Dr. and Mrs. F.J.

DeRouen Jr. and children, Mark, Leslie, Barry, Jeffrey and Theresa; Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick Langley and children, Kay, Melonie, Michelle and Todd; and from Mamou were Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Reed and children, Lisa, Jahn and Ken. Ville Platte Pair Dances On Fiftieth Anniversary VILLE PLATTE In August Herbert Joubert were married at with Father L. J. Savoy officiating. This past Sunday they celebrated the 50th sary of this event with a reception and old fashioned "faisdo-do" at the Community Center.

Mrs. Joubert wore a green lace dress with an orchid corsage presented by her husband. Music was furnished by George Fontenot, Howard Dupre, Louis Joubert and Felix Thibodeaux. Members of the immediate family attending were Mr. and Mrs.

Nathan Joubert, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Joubert, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Ortego, Dr.

Mrs. Jerry Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee Joubert. Other guests included Mr.

and Mrs. Ramsay Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vidrine, Mr. and Mrs.

Blain Vidrine, Michael Vidrine, all of Baton Ruge; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fonenot and daughter and Mr.

and Mrs. Cinea Soileau of Opelousas, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Ortego and Felix Thibodeaux of Whiteville; Mrs. Frank Berzas, Mamou; Mrs.

Clovis Monier and Mrs. Leo West, St. Landry; Mr. and Mrs. Rene Veillon, Mr.

and Mrs. Delin Pitre, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Andrus, Mr. and Mrs.

Levy Andrus, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Andrus, Mrs. Rose Deshotels, Mr.and Mrs. Derbes Foret, Mr.

and Mrs. Orise Foret, Mr. and Elius Foret, Douglas Foret, Mrs. B. J.

Fontenot, Felix Vidrine and Mrs. Edna Chapman. Pat Hebert Announces The Opening Of The Washington Studio Cindy Smith Instructor Miss Smith is a 1968 Graduate of Pat Hebert School of Dance and has just returned from 2 weeks of dance instructions in New York City. To Register Call: Cindy Smith at 826-7419 Or Visit Main Studio Sat. Aug.

24th .00 or 250 North St. Phone 942-3167 VILLE PLATTE SOCIAL NOTES By ALICIA LAFLEUR Mr. and Mrs. D. J.

Hornsby; MARGARET FONTENOT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fontenot; DELLIE SAUCIER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Saucier; JANET LEDOUX, daughter Mr.

and Mrs. Vernon LeDoux; EILEEN FONTENOT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dulan Fontenot; PAM GUIDRY, daughter of Mrs. Helen Guidry; JENNERSON MANUEL, daughter of Mrs.

Dallas Manuel; CINDY WOOTEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wooten; MONA FAYE COURVILLE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Courville; DEBBIE DUPLECHIN, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Duro Duplechin; ANGELA HEBERT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Hebert: RHONDA FINK, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

Roland Fink; ELIZABETH PRUDHOMME, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Prudhomme; DIANE CRAFT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Fagan; ANITA LEBLEU, daughter of J.

G. LeBleu; CINDY EDMONDS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood Edmonds; KATHLEEN TROHA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Troha: DIANE BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Brown; JUSTINE GIL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gil; CHERYL BERGERON, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Will Bergeron. Rehearsal for contestants will be at 7 p. m. Friday at Eunice High School.

The tea for constants will be at 3 p. m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pavur, 1320 Williams St.

Jennifer Savoie Has Party for Birthday CANKTON When Jennifer Savoie celebrated her 8th birthday she was honored at a party by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Savoie, at their country home. Party guests were Arlene and Debra Savoie, Mona Kilchrist, Charlene and Veronica Gladys Myers, Marvin Savoie, Marylin Menard, Phyllis and Evette Miguez, Glenn Savoie, Stephanie Savoie, Paula Jana Faul, Tommy and Brian Faul, na Faul, Tommy and Brian Faul, Huey Savoie, Marlo and Connie Latiolais, Todd and Marcia Latiolais, Jennifer and Rebecca LeBlanc; Mr. and Mrs.

Lelyn Latiolais, Father Gerald C. Smit, Mrs. Carroll Faul, Mr. and Mrs. Elward Savoie, Mrs.

Milton LeBlanc. tary two years and as citizenship chairman for four years. She also served her home town club as secretary for six years, is a member of the Magnolia Garden Club, presently serving as vice president, an is a former secretary of the garden club. She is active in the United Methodist church and is president of Woman's Society of Christian Service, and has been a Sunday School superintendent and teacher for years. Twenty three homemakers from Evangeline Parish attended the annual Home and Garden Week program Aug.

14-16 in Baton Rouge. Heading the delegation was Mrs. Alice Lasseigne, parish agent. Others were Mrs. Marius Vidrine, Mrs.

Norbert Vidrine, Mrs. Percy Lafleur, Mrs. Wilson Fontenot, Mrs. Regile Soileau, Mrs. Percy Soileau, Mrs.

Rene Foret; Mrs. Rhea Foret, Mrs. Frances Foret, all of Ville Plate; Mrs. Louis Courville, Mrs. Joseph Belleau, Mrs.

a Guillory, Mrs. Eddie Fontenot, Mrs. Burt Guillory, Mrs. Joan Mitchell, Mrs. John Archie Ardoin, Mrs.

Pierre Young, Mrs. Russell Manuel, all of Chataignier; Mrs. Clyde Vidrine and Mrs. A. Quinility, Point Blue; Mrs.

Mabel Ledoux and Mrs. M. M. Morton, Basile. 'Miss Eunice' Hopefuls TWO OF THE 28 contenders for the "Miss Eunice" title are, from left, Diane Craft, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Rex Fagan, and Debbie Dupre, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J.

Hornsby. "Miss Eunice" and princesses to area festivals will be selected Saturday night at Eunice High School. wedding anniversary Sunday with A barbecue dinner and homemade cake were served. Among the guests attending were the two children of the couple, Terry Labbie and Mrs. Norman Duplechin and her daughter, Michelle.

Guests danced to music provided by "Miss Lil and the Valtones. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Claby Mouton, Rayne; Mr. and Mrs.

Gladu Boudoin, Mr. Mrs. Camille Begnaud, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meynard, Mr.

and Mrs. Dupre Broussard, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Begnaud, Mr. and Mrs.

Loveless LeBlanc, Mr. and Mrs. Bea Pellerin, Mr. and Mrs. Sabrey Desormeaux, and Mr.

and Mrs. E.J. Theriot, all of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Christ, Mr.

Mrs. Norman Duplechin and Michelle; Sue Christ, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klumpp, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold all of Basile. Mr. and Mrs. Ignase Breaux of Iota; Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Guidry of New Orleans; and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Goce of Broussard. Eunice guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Leopold Manuel, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dupre Mr. and Mrs. Berlin Matt.

Mr Mrs. Leroy Daigle, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Veronie, Mr. and Mrs.

Hugee Vidrine, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Marcantel, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Courville, Mr.

and Mrs. Louis LeJeune, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Daigle, Mr. and Mrs.

Ovelia Naquin, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Labbie, Mr. a wirs.

Francis pruge, wIr. ana Mrs. W.C. Brewster, Mrs. Clifton Thibodeaux, Richard Du- a reception at the VFW hall.

Silver Wedding Celebration MR. AND MRS. FERDIE LABBIE cut their 25th anniversary cake at a social last Sunday in the Eunice VFW hall. Mrs. Labbie is the former Pearl Thibodeaux; her husband is a member of the Eunice Police Force.

(Pete Vidrine Photo) Eunice Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary EUNICE Mr. and Mrs. Ferdie Labbie celebrated their 25th pre, Winston Smith, Eldon Thibodeaux, Ronnie Courville, Anna Lee Thibodeaux, Charline Fournet, Lillian Fournet, Raymond Fournet, Brenda Veronie, Bradford Fruge, Ronnie Bergeron, Gary Jones, Terry Labbie, Aubrey Amy and Wade Naquin. Lawtell Couple Entertains at Dinner Party LAWTELL Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Segar were hosts Tuesday night their home at a dinner party, honoring Mrs. Segar's godchild, Johnny Beaugh, on his birthday. He is a student at Immaculata Seminary in Lafayette. Other guests included the honoree's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Beaugh, and his sisters, Suzanne and Vicky. The dinner table was centered with a lemon birthday cake, trimmed with bronzecolored roses and deeper yellow. Two lighted candles 'in crystal holders flanked the cake. VILLE PLATTE Lt. Timothy Latour spent several days here with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Earle Latour, between assignments. He has course just, com- field pleted a 12-week artillery basics and was an honor graduate finishing third in a class of 65. He is now at Fort Woltern, Tex. for 16 weeks at the US Army Primary Helicopter School.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chauffe and baby John of San Antonio, Tex. visited Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Latour for the weekend. Mrs. Guilbeau Fontenot, Mr. and Mrs. U.J.

Meche and daughter, Paula and Karen, left Monday for a visit to the Astroworld. Mr. and Mrs. Israel had as guests Wednesday Mr. and Mrs.

A.G. Dayries Jed and 1 Edena, and Mrs. A.G. Dayries Sr. of Baton Rouge and Mr.

and Mrs. Burton Ducote and family of Lafayette. Camp Barbecue Mr. and Mrs. Al Fuselier entertained at a barbecue at their camp near Chicot Park for their daughter, Sister Mary Marjorie, and a group of friends, Sisters Mary Clarita, Mary del Val, Mary del Rey, Mary Richard, Mary Renee, Mary Rose of Lima, and Mary Bertilla.

Connie Garrison of Baytown Tex. is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Veillon. Mrs.

Ethel Reed was called to Grand Bay, Ala. by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Thomas M. Reed. She was accomhome by Mr.

Reed and children, Ronnie and Susie. Mrs. Jack Miller, daughter Olivia and Mrs. Kermit Mille are in San Diego, Calif. visiting Seaman Kermit Miller, US Navy.

Kenneth Walker, USN, after a three weeks visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Walker, has returned to his base at Beale AFB, California. Mr.

and Mrs. Tommy Lafosse Sr. of Church Point visited their new grand daughter, Michelle Marie, born to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lafosse Jr.

on Aug. 13. Melanie Landreneau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Landreneau, celebrated her' ninth birthday Saturday with a party.

Punch and cake were served to Mignonne Vidrine, Celeste and Cindy Fontenot, Lisette and Patty Deville, Julie Ann Shipp, Pam Rivers, Shawn Eastin, Tom David and Leslie Leger, Darren, Dirk and Jeff Deville. Grown ups were Mrs. L.D. Wade, Mrs. Herman Leger, Mrs.

E.J. Deville. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Perrodin and Mr.

and Mrs. George Landreneau have returned from vacation in Arkansas. They visited Little Rock, Eureka Springs and other points. Susan Miller accompanied her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

0.H. Miller to Houston for a visit to relatives. Seek Title LONG-HAIRED LOVELIES in the "Miss Eunice" contest include, from top, Tina Gil, Jean Rougeau and Pam Guidry. They are, daughters of Mr. Mrs.

Lester Gil, and Mrs. Alvin Rougeau and Mrs. Helen Guidry. EUNICE SOCIALS By MERCEDES VIDRINE EUNICE Mr. and Mrs.

J.E. Manuel and children, Kirk and Cindy, and Mr. and Mrs. Lilbern Francois and children, Debbie, Duffy and Robert and Debby's guest, Ann St. Ament of Opelousas, spent the weekend Beach.

Mr. and Russell Doise and Mr. and Mrs. Butsy LeDoux spent the weekend on a holiday in New Orleans. Mr.

and Mrs. S.F. Eastin of Kansas City, and Mrs. J.D. Pittman of Baton Rouge were guests in the Ralph McGee home last week.

Virginia Chachere is spending this week in Vinton with her cousin, Mrs. Burt Sammis, and family. Mr. and Mrs. J.A.

Kearney and sons, Kevin and Stephen, of Houma were Sunday guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Kearnery. Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Garcille and son, Roth, Mr. and Mrs.

Larry Fontenot and son, Steve, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fuselier spent the weekend camping out at Camp carpenter near Mittie. of 1918 Celise Johnson and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Elton WOW Women Have Dinner Meet ELTON Fourteen members of Court 1012, Women of Woodcraft, had a chicken sauce piquante dinner at the American Legion hut in Elton Tuesday night. Cold drinks, salad and dessert completed the menu.

In the business meeting which followed, it was agreed to invite Barbara Putnam, who attended Pelican Girl State under the sponsorship of the court, to give a report at the September meeting. An estimated 5,000 persons are engaged in the science of oceanography in Florida. Christmas Album HOLLYWOOD (UPI) -Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass will record a Christmas album for release in December. Made Frames Reasonably Priced Dixie Glass Co. 630 W.

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