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THE ABBEVILLE MERIDIONAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1948 Lydia's Beauty Parlor Moved to New Location Miss Eola Thibeaux Rodrigue Married in and Alfred Abbeville Erath Personals LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS BY MRS. HENRY J. BERNARD, JR. PHONE 262 Plea phon your Local and Personal sews item. MISS JO ANN BAKOUSSE WINNER OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST Ahhf-viile Council 2281 of the Kniehts of Columbus sponsored an es sav contest entitled "The Evils of The following eight high schools were invited to particiapte Abbeville.

Erath, Delcambre, Henry, Maurice, Pecan Island and Mount Car mel of Abbeville. A prize was offered tor first, second and third place win- ners: $15.00 for first, $10.00 for second and $5.00 for third. The judges for the contest were Miss Marineaux, Mr. Berry and Mr. Baxley of the Engiisn and Speech Departments of western Louisiana Institute ette.

South- I Xjaiay" I The winner of the contest. Miss Jo An Barousse of Mount Carmel, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. David Barousse, will deliver her winning essay at a Columbus Day Banquet for the Abbe ville Knights and their wives. Father Burrus, Dean of St.

Charles College. Grand Coteau and world traveler will be the guest speaker at the banquet. Father Burrus' subject will be "Communism" School Supervisors Plan Objectives The supervisory staff of the Vermi lion parish schools met with G. J. Ledet, superintendent of schools, on October 4 and outlined their objectives for the present school year, Oblectives were determined as im- nrovpment of the Neero education ac-1 ilities, a greater supervision of thel fiw Krhnol liinrh nroeram.

pmDhasis I upon a health council in every school, Lycfia's Beauty Parlor has been mov ed to 309 N. State street. Mrs. Gabriel Abshire announced Wednesday. The entire building with equipment was moved from their former location on North Jefferson street to make way for the new parish library building.

Mrs. Abshire said that a massage room had been added and! the shop had been enlarged in order to eive a more complete service to the patrons of the beauty parlor. The new establishment was schedul ed to open Thursday. The installation of water lines for the building were incomplete Wednesday morning. Mrs.

Abshire is assisted In the opera tion of the beauty parlor by Mrs. Ray Hebert. Emery Sellers Will Attend FFA Convention Louisiana has been asked to prepare and! present a pageant depicting Louisiana Folklore at the National F. F. A Convention to be held in Kansas City, Missouri on November 17-24.

Six girls and six boys from southwest Louisiana will take part in the presentation. A group of F. F. A Boys from this section met in Lafayette on October 2 and judges form the College chose the participants. Emery Sellers was selected to represent Vermilion Parish in this activity Abbeville High School is proud of this opportunity of one of its students to advance the interests and cultural background of Southwest Louisiana.

LynnPeets Honored Members of the younger set were entertained at a lovely party and weinner roast, Thursday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Peets, in honor of their daughter, Lynn, on her thirteenth birthday.

The young guests gathered on the spacious lawn of the Peets home where games were played and delicious hot dogs, ice cream, cake and cold drinks were served. Celebrating this occasion with Lynn were: Lose and Kuth Putnam. Dottie Hebert, Bertha LeBlanc, Marlene Ar-doin, Pat Landry, Jackie Boutte, Delores Ledet, Dolores Hebert, Ruth Jan Brasseaux. Beverly Ma Myrna s- sac, Katherine Edwards, Joyce Ther-iot, Mickie Ledet, Raymond and Charles Russo, Ronnie Fleming, Earl Luquette, Lynn Landreneau. Carol Hebert, Dickie Broussard, George Putnam, Jimmie Osborne, Oliver Coopoer, TeBoy Corrodi.

Edwin and Jimmie Gore. and supervisory efforts directed at the I snorc visit nere witn tne laiier par smaller schools in the parish. jents, Mr. and Mrs. M.

J. Lege, with thA TATPnt. AvrviTvctinn of thel Roger Edwards, a student at Tu By Lily Mae Viator Miss Mildred Landry of the Birming ham Vet. Adm. in Van Nuys, Calif, was the guest of her brother, Mr.

and Mrs. J. P. Landry in Erath this week. Mr.

Rufus LeBlanc of Houston, was the guest of Mr. and 'Mrs. Espera Broussard last week. Motorers to New Orleans last week were Mr. and Mrs.

Vernis Boudreaux, Mrs. F. J. Broussard and Mrs. Cap Theriot.

Mrs. Bob Boudreaux of Lake Charles, enroute to New Orleans, visited Mrs. F. J. Broussard.

Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Suire were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F.

J. Suire," Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Mavinac left last week to make their (home in Golden Meadows. Last week end Mr.

G. J. Lutgring of Lake Charles visited his wife and family here in Erath. ATTEND W. S.

S. CONFERENCE IN MONROE A meeting of the Lake Charles District Seminar of the Women'3 Society of Christian Service was held in Eunice, Friday, October 1, at the new Methodist Church, Rev. Stovall, pastor. The program for the day was in charge of Mrs. Dick Watson, president of the District Conference.

It's theme was "By This Light Shall the Nations Walk." Very interesting topics were presented by several Conference officers, who were introduced by Mrs. Watson. Among the officers who spoke were Mrs. Guy Hicks, Mrs. Don Colette, Mrs.

Sam Dunbar, Mrs. C. F. Gold-thwait, Mrs. E.

A. Sartor and Mrs. D. M. Campbell.

Members of the W. S. C. S. who motored to Eunice to attend were: Mesdames D.

L. McPherson, Stanley Pearson, Harry Schriefer, J. O. Her-pin, C. E.

Cole, E. W. Day, L. V. Jennaro and Miss Daisy Stansbury.

Mrs. Ben Morgan and Mrs. Rom Hebert, members of the Wesleyan Guild were guests at the meeting. WINTZ-WEBSTER Announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Mary Emma Wintz of Carville, to Mr. Rene Webster, son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. R. J. Webster, and a grandson of Mrs. B.

B. LeBlanc of this city. The wedding was solemnized on Thursday at ten o'clock in the morning at Carville. Attending the ceremony from here were Mr Mrs. Forest Simon and Mr.

and Mrs. J. S. Dubois and daughter, Tina. Mr.

and Mrs. Webster will reside in Opelousas. $19.98 A' -Phone 857 Finest Stores" New Iberia A lovely wedding of the fall, which claimed general interest here and in Iberia parish, home of the groom, was that on Sunday of Miss Eola Thibeaux, daughter of Mrs. Ophelias Thibeaux, and Alfred Rodrigue, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Phillip Rodrigue of Ibena parish. tv. a TuorMincr was solemnized at the St Mary Magdalene Catholic church t- nVlork in the afternoon, with Rev. Edmund Daull, pastor officiating. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, John, was attired in a smart Iris blue tailleur, with which she wore Sherry hat and gloves, her remaining accessories were of black.

Her shoul der corsage consisted of clusters 01 white carnation. Miss Myrtice Rose Thibeaux, of Lafayette, niece of the bride, was her only attendant. Best, man was the groom's brother, Elmo Rodrigue. Special wedding music was rendered during the ceremony including the traditional processional and recessional with Mrs. Felix J.

Samson at the console of the organ, and Mrs. Lloyd Dore as vocalist. Following the ceremony the young couple left for a short wedding trip, after which they will reside in Iberia parish. Mr. and Mrs.

Broussard Hosts to Bridge Club One of othe week's loveliest entertainments was that at which Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Broussard were hosts to the members and guests of the Wednesday Night Bridge Club, at their home on North Louisiana Street. A delicious chicken supper was served before the playing of games. Members present were: Mr.

and Mrs. M. J. Lege, Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Kibbe, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Henry, Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Dore, Dr. and Mrs. P. O.

Landry, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Vorhoff. Mr. and Mrs.

Broussard had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Bert Webb. I Ladies' first prize was awarded to 'Mrs. Lloyd Dore, second, to Mrs.

Henry. Gentlemen's first prize went to Dr. Landry and second to Mr. Henry. Mrs.

Bienvenu Hostess At Birthday Party of Stitch and Chatter Club The home of Mrs. Ralph Bienvenu on Edwards street was the scene of a lovely party Thursday night, when members of the Stitch and Chatter Club gathered for their annual Birthday Party, with Mrs. Bienvenu as their hostess. Colorful arrangements of fall leaves and late fall flowers were used in the decoration of the Bienvenu home for the occasion. The table was laid with a lace banquet cloth and centered with a beautifully decorated birthday cake, surrounded by gifts for each member, which were exchanged later in the evening.

Members present for this delightful occasion besides the hostess, were Mrs. Paul Piazza, Mrs. C. M. Click, Mrs.

Dudless Pierre Broussard, Mrs. Bill Lester, Mrs. Johnny LaUande, Mrs. Norris Broussard and Mrs. Karl Hollier.

Mrs. Bienvenu had as her guest Mrs. Stanley Morton. Delicious birthday cake, and sherry jwere served throughout the evening. CATTLE DISEASE CLAIMS 100 HEAD IN-VERMILION Gueydan, La.

Approximately 100 cattle have been lost from anthrax or charbon in an area north of Mallard Bay between Lakeside and Ellis Brodge, according to reports reaching here recently. There are approximately 3,000 cattle in the area. Veterinanians, from Lafayette, Crowley and Lake Charles have been working In the district vaccinating cattle during the past week. The disease broke out ten days ago. At present the disease seems to be under control.

Cattle vaccinated during the spring apparently have been un-affected by the disease, the reports indicated. The largest flour mills in the world are located in Minneapolis, Minn. Did You Know? That the State Flower for Indiana is the Zinnia. That th Foxglove gives us the valuable heart remedy digitalis, the name of which is taken from the botanical name of the flower? That thre is a Money Plant, which doesn't raise real money, but does have silvery round sheafs, which at a distance resemble silver dollars. That it is time to start knitting those sweaters you have been planning to do, and that you can get all kinds of sweater yarn and needles in the Needlework Division of Hazel's Shop.

FLOWERPHONE 1040 Mr. and Mrs. Claude LeDet and son. Conrad, and daughter, Carmen, an(j Mrs. Simon LeBlanc and sons mo tored to Port Arthur, lexas last weeK enj f0r a visit with relatives.

Mrs. LeDet and children remained for a longer visit with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. j. uuean Kari A Ueman and son, and Mrs.

Lloyd Hargett and son were visi- tors in New Iberia xuesaay. Mr. and Mrs. M. L.

Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Thomas were visi tors in Jeanerette Sunday. ReDresentative Lloyd Broussard was a business visitor in Baton Rouge and New Orleans this week. Mrs.

Minos T. Gordy, returned from a visit with relatives in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Leicambre oi New Iberia spent last week end here with relatives.

Mrs. Charlie Brasseaux and Misses Laura and Marie Brasseaux were visi tors in Lafayette Monday. Mrs. Edgar LaPorte of Houma spent last week end here with Mrs. Rene Sigur.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weill were visitors in New Orleans this week. Mrs. P.

U. Bourque and Mrs. R. J. Smith were in Lafayette Tuesday, Mr.

and Mrs. John Donohue and daughters returned to their home in Port Arthur, Texas Sunday, after a lane University Law School, spent last week end here with relatives. Mrs. P. U.

Broussard returned Sun- ay from a witn Jer son ana daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marion u- Broussard, and daughter, Marion Ann, in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Inez LeBlanc and Miss Falie Comeaux were visitors in Beaumont and Port Arthur.Texas last week.

Paul Boudier of Lafayette is visiting with relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Trahan were visitors in Houston, Texas last week. Miss Beverly Lene visited with friends in Lafayette Sunday.

Mrs. J. E. Trahan, Mrs. T.

A. Smith and Mrs. Warren Theall were visitors in New Orleans this week. Mrs. "Winston Heibner and son, Eugene, of New Orleans are visiting with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. B. E. Webb here this week. Mr.

and Mrs. Isaac Townsend and Mrs. Gertrude Calhoun of Zacherv visited with relatives here Sunday. visit here with her parents, Mr. and Airs, ursm rnmeaux.

Mrs. Andrew Broussard of this city. and Mrs. L. J.

Reaux. of Kaplan visited with their brother, Mr. Sam Greene, in Houston, Texas this week Mr. Lee Boulet of Lafayette visited with friends here Sunday. Mrs.

Paul St. Mane, and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pellerin and daugh ter of Lafayette spent last week end here at home of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul St. Marie. Miss Lorraine Scroggin, a mem' ber of the Donaldsonville High School faculty, spent last week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Scrog gin. Mr. George Rollosson and Mr. Sam Hill of Crowley were business visi tors here Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Webb and Miss Susanne Boudreaux were visitors in Lafayette this week.

Miss Juliette Romero spent last week end with relatives in New Iberia. Mrs. Minos T. Gordy, recently returned from a visit with relatives in Woodville, Miss. Mrs.

C. W. Cole of Houston, Texas is visiting with her son and daugh- ter-in-law. Mr. and M.

c. v. Cnio ana son, Jack, here this week. Mrs. Eugene Caldwell and Mrs.

Clay Summers. were visitors in New Orleans this week. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mavard spent last week end with relatives in Lafayette.

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Dalton and children of Lafayette visited with relatives here last week end. Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold Chauviere and son of Baton Rouge spent last week ena here with relatives. Mr. Claude Dubois was a business visitor in Oakdale and Sulphur this week. Mrs. Murrav C.

Wilson nf is visiting with her sos-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Brasseaux, here this week. Mr. and Mrs.

Emerv Toufhpt and son and Mrs. Guy McGee and daugh- ter oi Houston, Texas were the guests of Mrs. Oleus Rmirnno PTP fill IK TOOoV Bert Romero and Marc Harrington were visitors in New Iberia Sundav. a major operation at the Legion Mem- onai liosmtal in Crowlev Tuesdnv. I Mrs.

Lillian Caldwell nf Ponsnrnla is the guest this week of Mrs. V. L. Caldwell, and family. Mrs.

J. G. LeBlanc returned Wednesday from a few days visit with ner daughter, Mrs. J. J.

Myers in New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Emile Landry and airs. Anstile Landry of Jennings were the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Elphege Romero and family last week end. Misses Flo Joann Pere and Dumps Atkinson, students at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge spent last week end here with their parents. Miss Carmen Reaux, student at Dominican College at New Orleans, spent last week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

L. J. Reaux, in Kap lan. Mrs. Henrv E.

Y.oes. and son, Thomas, of Baton Rouge are visiting at the home of her son, Henry Yoes, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Doyle and family spent last week end with rela tives in New Orleans, ney were ac companied on tneir return Dy ivxr.

Doyle's parents, who were their guests for the week, Mrs. R. C. AHen is undergoing medical treatment at the Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Miss Virginia Broussard and her guest, Miss Edith Stern, students at Dominican College in New Orleans spent last week end here with Miss Broussard's parents Mr. and Mrs.

An drew Broussard. Mrs. Annie Mae Ewing, an em ployee of Southern Bell Telephone Company is enjoying a vacation this week, Mr. and Mrs. Connie Moss and son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Moss motored to Beaumont, Tex as Saturday to attend the reburial rites of Mrs. Moss nephew, Frank Hassan, who was killed on Leyte on October 20, 1944. Services were held from the Broussard's Chapel, with Interment in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Beaumont. Mrs.

V. L. Caldwell and Mrs. Earl Broussard were visitors in Lafayette Tuesday. Col.

and Mrs. Harry Dayton of Port Jefferson, New York, are the guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Brasseaux. Mr.

and Mrs. Alvin Hotard and children returned to their home in Gretna following a short visit here with relatives. They were accompan ied to their home by Mrs. Hotard's mother, Mrs. Perry LeBlanc who visited with friends and relatives here for a few days.

Mrs. J. G. Sellers and daughter. Camille, were visitors in Lafayette Monday.

Mrs. Dunice LeBlanc and Mrs. Elie Broussard were visitors in Lafayette Sunday. Mr. Gabe Doucet of Lafayette was the guest of friends here last week end.

Karen Faulk, seventeen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Faulk.

underwent a tonsilectomy at the aims Hospital here on Sunday. Lt- (j. sr.) and Mrs. Lester Boutte and daughter of New Orleans spent last wee end here with the former mother, Mrs. Antoinette Boutte, and family.

ENTERTAINS AT 500 CARD Members of the Tuesday Afternoon 500 Card Club were entertained at a lovely party this week, when they met with Mrs. Frank Frederick as their hostess at her home on St. Valerie Street. Members present were: Msdames E. R.

Bergeron, E. A. Latour, M. L. Thomas, J.

W. O'Bryan and Frank deuraauw. Guests were Mrs. Cecile Gosselin and Mrs. Antoinette Boutte.

Mrs. Frederick captured first prize, Mrs. Bergeron, second and Mrs. O' Bryan cut consolation. The hostess served a delicious salad course and ice tea to the members and guests.

MRS deGRAAUW ENTERTAINS AT 500 CARD PARTY Mrs. Frank deGrGaauw was hostess at a lovely party Sunday night, when she entertained at a series of card games at her home on Washington street. Enjoying this occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. H.

J. Buquet, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bergeron, Mr.

and Mrs. M. L. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Fred erick, Mrs. J. W. O'Bryan, Mrs. Cecile uosselin and Mrs.

E. A. Latour. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. O.

Bryan, first; Mrs. Buquet, second and Mr. Buquet cut consolation. HONORED ON FIRST BIRTHDAY Little Patty Marie Gary, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs.

Dalton Gary of Laf ayette, was honored on her first birthday, Sunday, October 3, with a party at the home of her grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Montey in LeKoy. Games were played and delicious refreshments were served to the following youns e-uests: Priscilla Lan dry, Elgin Prejean, Eleanor Landry, ueraid Dale Garber, Deanna Gar ber, Charles Hebert, Carline Sue aLn dry, Mary Lee Foreman, Jeanette Mouton, Gerald Sellers. Jerome Lan dry, Danny Boudin, Betty Jean Fore man, Judy Ann Sellers, Audrey Bou-doin and Peggy Landry.

MRS. M. G. GUIDRY HOSTESS TO WEEKLY COFFEE CLUB Mrs. M.

G. Guidry was a charm ing hostess last Friday, when she en tertained members of the Weekly Coffee Club and her guests at a love ly party at her home on East Oak street. Members present were Mrs. Paul St. Marie.

Mrs. Bob Duhon, Mrs. Pierre Broussard, Mrs. Ralph Bien venu, Mrs. Dudless Dubois and Mrs.

Virgil Moreland. Mrs. Guidry had as her euests Mrs. Vincent Vennaro and Mrs. Fernand Frederick.

The hostess served delicious fudge squares, macaroons and coffee to the members and guests. Negro school program, the group felt there was a pressing need for more in tensive supervision in those schools. More adequate building facilities and rigid enforcement of the school at- tendance law were decided moon. Tt nnif ho faiinT-oc! in hiah onH foil. I TOirn: norontc I t.h nnhiin penpal a hmf rtav worshoD for Neero teachers will be held Monday, October 18, at which elementary supervisor.

Miss Thyra Montgomery will meet with primary grade teachers and G. W. Sudduth, assistant superintendent and supervisor, will meet with high school teachers. Ledet told the supervisors, that a sy stem of supervision should be worked out for the school lunch program. He pointed out that there had been no such supervision before and that it was needed.

The group decided that some schools need suggestions for more efficient handling of pupils and for improvements of menus. principal who is also a full-time teach er, the supervisors agreed that they should devote more of their time with these smaller schools and allow the principals of larger schools to assume responsibility for instruction in his school by delegating as many administrative duties as possible to members of his staff. The date for the next monthly meeting of the staff with the superinten- dent was set for the Monday preceding eucu regular scnooi Doara meeting. Those who attended the meeting were Ledet, Sudduth, Miss Montgomery, Ray BroussardT visiting teacher, and Catherine Brookshire, music supervisor. Virginia Broussard Wins High Honors Miss Virginia Emelie daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew R. Broussard, 614 N. Louisiana St, has won high honors in English at St Mary's Dominican College in New Or leans, Sister Mary Louise, O. pre- sident of the college, announced.

Miss Broussard placed among the 1 11 1 i ociM ui juBiiiu tests given an iresnmen aunng an onenta- tioA program at Dominican College. A 1948 graduate of Abbeville Hieh School, Miss Broussard has also been selected for membership in the Do minican Glee Club which gives choral presentations and sings at civic cere I monies throughout the year. She is majoring in Home Economics. Russo Addresses 'Rotary Meeting. I Principal Albert Russo of the Abbe- ville elementary school, a new member of the Abbeville Rotary Club, reviewed ior ine Kotanans at their meeting here Wednesday the recreational nroeram I conducted under his direction through bpuusorsnip oi tne Town or Abbe- Ville.

The board of directors announced the 'appointment of Paul Piazza as a board! I i mcuioer uj succeed ti. e. May who irs. Koy Angelle, the former Mar-moved to Baton Rouge. jorie Moss of this city, underwent cnanes Nunez, program chairman, wmi summarized tne club's nroerflms mc niontn aeciarea the activities iUbbe and Mrs.

M. J. of the organization were directed to- were visitors in Lafayette Wed-wards the National Youth Proeram nesday. CAPTIVATING CASUAL IN GABARDINE If you love subtle colors, this dress will win your heart. Pretty enough for lets you work or study all day in tailored comfort.

how it shaves down your waist and then flares out into a smart skirt with wonderful pockets r. uwens urace of New nrioonc state chairman of the National Inundation for Infantile Paralysis, spoke uiiciiy at me meeting. MARRIAGE LICENSES MARRIAGE LICENSE was issued to tiaucna oardinla Balbero of Happy Jack, La, and Rose Baudoin of Kaplan; MARRIAGE LICENSE was issued to Freddie Hebert of Nunez and, Ella Mae LaBry of Kaplan. There were 160 foreign-language daily newspapers in the United States in 1914. ABE ALL "Southwest Louisiana's Opelousas Lafayette ABBEVILLE I.