September 2019

Specialist Coming To Sanitarium

The attention of persons suffering from Eye, Ear, Nose or Throat troubles is called to the fact that a clinic will be held at the Sanitarium Friday, Feb. 25th, at which all persons suffering from any of the above diseases may have their cases examined by a Specialist.

No extra charge will be made for examination. Dr. Ilea will be here from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will examine all patients and operate on those who are ready, and arrange a date for those who may wish to be operated on later.

Ten Dollars or Ten Days for Fight For Whiskey

Tom Edwards, an itinerant umbrella mender, and Jim Herndon, a cook with the same meandering habits, got into a controversy as to who should be the custodian of a certain bottle of booze Sunday afternoon, resulting in a final entanglement of fists and faces. Today both are languishing in the city jail for lack of facilities for extracting themselves from its environments, because when confronting Mayor Gamble this morning, he said, "Two dollars or 10 days."

ORDAINED AT 71, FULFILLS A WISH

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Nearing her 71st birthday, Carlena Waltrip surprised friends and relatives alike when she was ordained a minister last Thursday.

Mrs. Waltrip is the wife of the late James Waltrip and together they founded and helped build the Faith Tabernacle Church here in 1933.

“He wanted me to be ordained years ago,” Mrs. Waltrip explained, “but I thought it was sufficient for him to take care of the church” However, after James died four years ago there have been special requests for her to perform services and rites.

Hunters Come South

The Mermentau River and the lakes along its course are very fast becoming favorite resorts for many hunting clubs from northern states. The Macon county (Illinois) hunting club is now taking an outing at Shell Beach and another large part from Canton, Ill., is now on its way to another point along the river.

This party was in New Orleans Wednesday. In speaking of the trip the Picayune of Thursday says:

LAHS announces Homecoming 2019 maids

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LAKE ARTHUR - Homecoming in Lake Arthur is a festive event which brings all LA students and alumni together in a celebration of both the past and the present.

Each and every fall in Lake Arthur residents anticipate another great homecoming season to celebrate Lake Arthur High School (LAHS), its students, and all those who walked the halls of LAHS.

LAHS begins its festivities by choosing a selection of girls worthy of representing their classes as well as the entire school.

The significant

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As the wick on our “life’s candle” starts to burn a little lower, looking back over the paths we’ve trodden becomes more and more frequent. The only hope is to find some significance in our having lived. There are a couple of euphamisms that deal with insignificance. One is “Foolish consistences are the hobgoblins of small minds.” The other is a recommendation, “Don’t major in minor things.”

Whichever way you look at these truisms, they both suggest that we will be better off if we focus on those things that are indeed significant.

Richard Celebrates 101st Birthday

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Una Richard celebrated her 101st birthday recently surrounded by loved ones including (from left) Jonna Guidry Norwood with baby Adirah, Harvey Richard and Danda Guidry. The event brought five generations of the family together.

3D mammograms better for women with dense breast tissue

Ask the Doctors

Dear Doctor:

After a mammogram, I was told I have dense breast tissue and that instead of a regular mammogram, I need to start getting a 3D mammogram. Why would that be? What exactly is dense breast tissue, anyway?

Simplify summer on the grill

(Family Features) Summer is typically a busy time for families, making those moments you spend together all the more precious. The hustle and bustle of the season doesn’t have to mean sacrificing wholesome meals, however.

Take advantage of the warm weather and step outside the kitchen to focus on enjoying the outdoors with family around grilled favorites, such as burgers. You can even make meals on the grill your own by putting twists on a classic, such as Barbecue Macaroni and Cheese Burgers or Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese Burgers.

Marva Ann Broussard Ward

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Marva Ann Broussard Ward, 79, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Camelot Brookside Nursing Home in Jennings.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at 9 a.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings, with Father Jude Fernando officiating.

Burial will follow in Mermentau Memorial Cemetery in Mermentau under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.