Avoyelles Pages Past
By Donna Culotta
90 Years Ago
From our Sept. 6, 1936 editions
The fifth district of the Agricultural Extension Division was created and County Agent F.A. Swann was given a promotion.
The Resettlement Administration bought land in Avoyelles Parish.
80 Years Ago
From our Sept. 7, 1946 editions
Former Marksville native and resident, Harvey Fields along with former Governor Sam Houston Jones of Lake Charles were honored by the International Research Institute.
Charles Bordelon of Marksville received a 5-star emblem from CLECO.
George S. Long speakings scheduled in Bunkie on two different occasions were a complete flop. At both events no one showed up to hear the distinguished candidate for Congress.
The Cottonport VFW endorsed Congressman A. Leonard Allen.
Bishop Charles Greco was scheduled to bless the new grammar school in Plaucheville.
Edgar Coco, chairman of the Avoyelles Parish Famine Emergency Committee, indicated that a world shortage of grain continued.
70 Years Ago
From our Sept. 8, 1956 editions
Fred Chatelain was elected president of the Avoyelles Parish Teachers Association.
The Knights of Columbus scheduled a golf tournament at Indian Hills in Opelousas.
General Motors announced that Roy D. Johnson Jr., Bunkie Chevrolet dealer, was appointed as the GM Community Relations Chairman for Bunkie and vicinity.
Richard Mayeux of Moreauville won first place in the District Tractor Driving Contest.
Deretha Normand won the blue ribbon in the state 4-H Good Grooming contest.
60 Years Ago
From our Sept. 8, 1966 editions
P.J. Laborde, Jr. of Marksville announced the formation of the Legal Aid Society.
The Hessmer Woodmen of the World held its second annual picnic.
Gayle Dean, Jr., pastor of the First Baptist Church in Simmesport met with Mayor Leo Ehrhardt and discussed traffic safety and enforcement of regulations.
Major Wayne Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Sharp of Bunkie, received the Bronze Star from his commanding officer for flying the Thunderchief in combat over Viet Nam.
50 Years Ago
From our Sept. 9, 1976 editions
The Avoyelles Parish School Board selected Cottonport as the site for the Career Development Center.
The Marksville High Tigers won the Football Jamboree.
Simmesport High students Tommy Maddie and Kirby Lacour, Jr. attended the State FFA Convention.
The Avoyelles Homemakers Council sponsored a defensive driving course.
Dr. Bryan McCann was chosen as chief of the medical and dental staff at the Marksville Hospital.
Plaucheville organized a softball league.
William LaPrarie of Brouillette displayed his 35-inch round watermelon.
40 Years Ago
From our Sept. 11, 1986 editions
H.P. Brouillette, Cottonport town clerk, was awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk.
District Judge Billy Bennett addressed the Bunkie Rotary Club and said the jury system in Avoyelles wasn’t working.
Bunkie Jaycees conducted their annual Jerry Lewis Telethon on Labor Day and watched results on television at Pete Roy Ford.
Avoyelles County Agent John Harris accepted a county agent position in Rapides Parish.
The Marksville Tigers regained the Catskin with an impressive win over the Bunkie Panthers, 27-12.
30 Years Ago
From our Sept. 5, 1996 editions
The Cenla Smiling Sams started collecting can goods for their Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Included in the project were Vivian and Adam Ducote, Nolan Joubert, Marie and John Joubert, Bernice and Red Bertrand.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Carmouche of Fifth Ward celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes Church hall.
Bunkie Mayor John Guillory attended a meeting to discuss three-lane Hwy. 115 through Bunkie. He reported that the project would take place.
Army National Guard Pvt. Jeremy J. Lemoine of Plaucheville graduated from basic training at Fort Sills, Oklahoma.
20 Years Ago
From our Sept, 7, 2006 editions
The police jury approved the $55,000 purchase of a building in Bunkie to become the new health unit over the objections of several jurors, the assistant DA and a DHH official.
Dr. Richard Michel of Marksville was named La. Family Physician of the Year and was recognized for 45-years of membership.
Chuck and Melinda Descant welcomed new Bunkie Dr. Blaine Lavergne and wife Melissa at a reception in the Descant home.
The Marksville Fire Department received a fire truck with greater capabilities because of a 100 ft. ladder which revolved 360 degrees and a water pump that held 1250 gallons.
Avoyelles back-to-school photos included Timothy Stithem, Rebecca Gaspard, Jonathan Adams, Jacob Young, Susan Smith-Bunkie Elementary teacher, Carli Mayeux and Dylan Miller.
10 Years Ago
From our Sept. 8, 2016 editions
Arthur Howard of Bunkie High pulled away from a Pine Prairie defender during the Panther’s football season opener. Howard ended up rushing for 100-yards but Pine Prairie won, 22-6.
The Marksville town council lifted its ban on tattoo parlors with Councilman Frank Havard the lone dissent.
Of the 140 student athletes in Avoyelles tested for drugs before the start of their sport’s season, four tested positive.Two high schools were involved: Marksville and Avoyelles.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser attended the grand opening of Gator Grounds in Bay Hills and was given the honor of cutting the ribbon.
Seen at the Annual Avoyelles Football Jamboree were Mary Ann Carmouche cheering on grandsons Cade and Cullen Adams of Bunkie High; more Bunkie fans were Anita Galland, Stanley Bordelon, Josh Bordelon cheering for Bunkie Panther Koby Galland. Bunkie fan Mark Krauss tailgated at the Jamboree and barbequed chicken.
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