September 2019

Indians Fall to Vinton 36-6

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The Elton Indians fell to 0-2 Friday night by dropping a 36-6 decision on the road to the Vinton Lions.

Anthony Rizzo hits grand slam, Cubs pound Pirates 17-8

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam, Willson Contreras had two long solo homers and the Chicago Cubs kept pace in the NL wild-card race with a 17-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Rookie Nico Hoerner hit a two-run shot for his first major league homer and had four RBIs for the Cubs. Chicago entered the day tied with Milwaukee for the second NL wild card.

Contreras, Hoerner and Nicholas Castellanos homered in the first with the wind blowing out as Chicago scored five times after Pittsburgh jumped on Jon Lester (13-10) for a 4-0 lead.

PARISH SEAT CELEBRATION

JENNINGS DAILY TIMES RECORD
Oct. 28, 1912

On Saturday, Jennings celebrated the culmination of the recent parish seat fight by fully carrying out an interesting program of attractive events that were scheduled to entertain and enthuse the large crowd of visitors as well as Jenningsites themselves.

Rush made to buy Defense Stamps-Bonds

Jennings citizens, rich and poor alike, came to the post office this morning to buy Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds following the nation-wide appeal last night by the president and the secretary of the treasury.

OILFIELD LIFE.

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In this undated photo is pictured a wagon used for hauling boilers from Jennings to Evangeline.

The eight-wheel log wagon was purchased from the Fruge Bros. Saw Mill near Hathaway. Mule teams or oxen were used to power these wagons. The boiler on the wagon is one of the old boilers out of the Evangeline oil field. This type of boiler was the first type used in 1901 for drilling shallow wells. Later on, around 1908, a larger boiler, a 45, was used.

Museum dedicated in ceremonies Thursday

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Mrs. Ruth Zigler expresses her appreciation to area residents for their help in making the Zigler Museum, formally dedicated Thursday, a reality. The museum is the result of funds channeled through the Zigler Foundation which she heads. Guest speaker for the dedication was Judge John Hood of Lake Charles, who likened the edifice to a “temple” of learning and culture. A.J.M. “Bubba” Oustalet is on Mrs. Zigler’s left and in the background Robert Broadhurst, a member of the foundations’ board of directors.

Mermentau bridge scarred by fire

The west side of the old Mermentau bridge on Highway 90 East erupted into a blaze of timber early yesterday afternoon when sparks from a cutting torch ignited the creosoted timber structure.

The cutting torch was being used by workmen to remove the iron railing on the south side of the bridge that is no longer in use since the opening of the new steelreinforced cement bridge last fall.

It took twenty men, a pumper and several hundred feet of fire hose to extinguish the fire, the smoke from which could be seen as far away as Crowley.

The Earthquake

Santa Rosa, April 27

Dear Mother and all,

Well I guess you have received my card and papers before this that we are all alive and well but considerably shaken up and nervous after all the terrible disasters that happened, but don't know that we will ever be able to go to bed and sleep after being tumbled out of a sound sleep by falling brick chimneys and the house shaking and twisting till we thought we would be down and crushed, but we managed to get downstairs.

LDWF ISSUES CORRECTION TO CRAB REGULATION

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has corrected an error published in a news release regarding the final rule for the 2019 fall blue crab harvest regulation.

The Sept. 5 news release stated that the 35-day closure prohibited the commercial and recreational take of mature female blue crabs. The promulgated rule actually prohibits the commercial and recreational take or possession of any female blue crabs, regardless of maturity.

The incorrect information, which was also cited on the department’s website, has been corrected to match the promulgated rule.

BREAKING THE STIGMA

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Have you had thoughts about ending your life?”

It’s a tough question to ask but it could save someone.

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Michael Monic, MA, LPC, who practices in Jennings, said sharing knowledge and encouraging communication are two ways to help those at risk.

Knowledge is especially important, he said, as there are legitimate signs and factors present when someone is contemplating suicide.