Yesterday's News

Victory!

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PHOTO: THE JENNINGS DAILY NEWS — May 2, 1977 Jennings’ Bryant Randolph looks to be in agony as he crossed the finish line in Friday’s District 4-AAA 880-yard run. Randolph was victorious in his effort with a time of 2:01.0.

Lake Arthur plans boat races

Fun, food, excitement and boat racing are in store for the town of Lake Arthur this weekend.

Lafargue And Long Attack Others’ Records

It was almost like an old-fashioned political debate yesterday afternoon as two candidates for the U. S. Senate, Malcolm E. Lafargue and Russell B. Long, took the stump in Lake Arthur.

Lake Arthur police force resigns en masse

LAKE ARTHUR — The entire police force of Lake Arthur, except for Police Chief Clarence Broussard, resigned today in protest agains the Board of Alderman's elimination of two radio operator's positions earlier this week.

For the Win

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For the Win

Vet gives advice in wake of spread of anthrax

In Jennings today Dr. S.J. Liggin, veterinarian, stated that he had not heard of any cases of anthrax in Jeff Davis Parish, but advised cattle and horse owners to vaccinate against the disease.

Why you should invest in The Pelican Oil & Pipe Line Co.

“THE OIL MAN’S COMPANY.”

Construction begins on new Armour plant

LAKE ARTHUR, La — Construction has begun on a new Armour fertilizer manufacturing facility just west of Lake Arthur, on Louisiana Highway No. 14, according to an announcement by H. Vise Miller, vice president and general manager of the Fertilizer Division of Armour Agricultural Chemical Company, Atlanta, Ga.

Army wants to rent horses for war maneuvers

JEFF DAVIS PARISH NEWS April 23, 1940 Farmers and others having cavalry-type horses have a chance to rent them to Uncle Sam when the three-week maneuvers, starting August 4th, gets underway, Lieutenant Herman J. Huber of Troop K 108 Cavalry announced today, following the receipt of a telegram from the adjutant general of the State of Louisiana.

Agricultural Society Annual Fair

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The third annual fair of the Agricultural Society was organized in 1884 by the Northern Settlers. The first fair was held in the S.P. Depot while the second and third year were held in the school building which was moved to south Jennings.