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Thursday, Oclober 3, 1996 2 The Gueydan Journal Obituaries 2 ir LeJeune, Mr, Lawrence (Loney) Hcbert, Mrs. Whitney (Marie) Trahan and Mrs, Camile (Lucy) Broussard. A native and lifelong resident of Kaplan, Mrs. Trahan was the daughter of the late Victor Trahan and Matildc Vincent. Pallbearers include her five sons, Perlis, Rittcr, Lyman, Leo and Marion Trahan and a grandson, Wade Trahan.

Vincent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. I XV j'- VffX A 2rjv A For Rose You lit Eugene "Bruce" Broussard 1929-1996 Funeral services were held for Eugene "Bruce" Broussard, 66, at Vincent Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. Father Alcidc Sonnier officiated at the services.

Mr. Broussard died at 8:35 a.m. September 24, at his home in rural Gueydan. Burial was in Gueydan Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former Madeline Simon of Gueydan; his father, Edward Broussard of Crowley; a son, Robert Dwayne Broussard of Gueydan; three daughters, Charlotte B.

Theriot of Kaplan, and Patricia Hcbert and Dana Brou both of Gueydan; a brother, Alphonsc Broussard of Alabama; two sisters, Gertie Cour-villc of Mariguan and Joyce Pond of Colorado; 12 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Eugene Broussard and his mother, Cloma Bcrtrand Broussard. Vincent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs.

Opha (Lula) Trahan 1912-1996 Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 27, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan for Mrs. Opha (Lula) Trahan, 84. Mrs. Trahan died at 7:30 a.m.

September 26, at her residence in Kaplan. Father William Blanda officiated at the services. Burial was in Kaplan Cemetery. Survivors include five sons, Perlis, Rilter, and Lyman Trahan, all of Kaplan, Leo Trahan of Lafayette and Dr. Marion Trahan of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs.

Ulyssc (Edmay) Guidry and Mrs. Edia (Adlay) Simon, both of Gueydan; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Opha F. Trahan; two brothers, Freddie and Eslay Trahan, and four sisters, Mr. Alex (Enita) Employee of the Month Mary Ann Smith, left, was recently designated Employee of the Month for Gueydan Memorial Guest Home for August She is married to L.C.

Smith and has been a lifelong resident of Gueydan. Her parents are Rosa Belle and Eddie Premcaux. She has no children of her own, however she views all of her nieces and nephews as her own. She has been employed at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home since 1992 where she started as a technician and is now Ward Clerk on the 2-10 shift Mary Ann's hobbies are volunteering, casino game playing and fishing. Presenting the plaque is Administrator Bob Hcnsgens.

(Gueydan Journal Photo by Mecca! Smith) 1 Monday, Oct. 7 Allen Neal LeJeune, Sr. Reed Lcmairc Bill Nona Zaunbrcchcr Coonie Broussard Tuesday, Oct 8 Nelson LeJeune Randy Liz Sztroin Lydia Abshire Mr. Mrs. J.

Boatncr Hcbert Angela Cormier Wednesday, Oct 9 Randy Primcaux Gcralyn Myers Justin Trahan Tim Touchet Birthdays Anniversaries Giant garfish Wade Brcaux shows a scven-foot-four-inch garfish, that weighed-in at 175 pounds that he and his wife, Lisa, caught in a shrimp trawl in Mallard Bay last week. (Cucydan Journal Photo by Beverly Sakcr)i Briefs, From pg. 1 Thursday, Oct 3 Tori LeMairc Larry Cindy Bcnoit Bobby Hatch Friday, Oct 4 Garrett Broussard Robert Broussard Saturday, Oct 5 Brandon Broussard Sunday, Oct 6 Glenn Teresa Richard Patricia Saltzman Heard Amber Simon HI. I lot Book debuts for deer season pre- register call 318-898-4335. Commodities Gueydan commodities will be distributed at the Police Jury Barn 3, 306 Second Street, October 16, from 1 p.m.

to 3 p.m. Grieving? A meeting on grief will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 Gueydanj Memorial Guest Home. The title is Crisis Intervention. The meeting is compliments of Sunrise Medical.

Sweet sale St. Peter Ladies Altar Society will hold a sweet sale November 23 and 24 after the weekend masses. Call Jeannie for tickets at 536-6683 or any member of the school or faculty. 911 addresses Since 911 has gone into effect, The Gueydan Journal is asking for all subscribers, whose addresses have changed, to phone the Journal and give the new address. Phone: 536-6016.

This werk's rose was presented to: Lillian Doss From: The Gueydan Journal and The Gift Box flowers "Because we care!" Public Forum Newspaper Week 6-12 Dear Mrs. Smith: The United States Congress has proclaimed October 6-12 as national Newspaper Week to honor our nation's newspapers. Louisiana's electric cooperatives, and in particular Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative and Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. (SLEMCO) which serves parts of Vermilion Parish, salute the work The Gueydan Journal does to safeguard one of our most cherished rights, freedom of the press. As we commemorate the 205th anniversary of the publication of the first American newspaper, we join your readers in congratulating you on a job well done.

Sincerely, Joe Techeli, director, Corporate Communications President thanks local musician Mr. Leo Abshire 8020 Rebecca Leigh Road Gueydan, La. 70542 Dear Leo: Thank you for joining me at Louisiana Day in Washington last month. I enjoyed having the chance to talk with you. Your support of the Democratic National Committee and of my Administration has been critical to our efforts and will be increasingly important in the coming months.

Thank you for being there when you are asked to help. I deeply appreciate your involvement, and I hope you will continue to share your advice and insight I send my warmest regards and look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Bill Clinton FIRST DRIVE Pre-License Class Holiday Inn Jennings For dates call 1-800-781-1306 Also offering 36 Hr. Class Pfr64C-745 potato salad. To place orders call 536-6536, 536- 6536 or 536-9511.

Jambalaya Jambalaya dinners with all the trimmings will be served October 6, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home. Tickets are $3.50 per plate, and are available at the home or from any of the residents.

Meeting A meeting is planned at Hubbard United Church of Christ Oct 7, at 5 p.m. dealing with the continuation of the Vacation Bible School. Parents are asked to get involved and attend this important meeting. Gatti Pizza Mr. Gatti Wagon will serve peppcroni or hamburger pizzas October 8, from 3 p.m.

to 6 p.m. in the St. Peter Church parking lot For tickets call St. Peter School or any student, parent, or faculty member. Donation is $12 for each pizza.

DF meeting The Gueydan Duck Festival will meet October 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Duck Festival Building for election of officers and board members. The public is invited to attend. Hunter class Mark Shirley will conduct hunter safety classes at the Vermilion Extension Office in Abbeville October 8, 9 and 10 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For more information and to ft Matinevs Leo, From pg. 1 The people in southwest Louisiana may take Cajun music for granted. But not so, the foreigners. Abshirc said French music is a favorite of the Europeans. Whenever various bands are performing, Abshire notes, even the young children begin toe-tapping to the beat of the Cajun rhythm.

in Ireland and Scotland," Abshire says. 'Those people just love our Cajun French music. We draw crowds wherever we go." PTO to meet Nominations for officers in the newly-formed Gueydan Middle High School Parent-Teacher Organization are now being accepted. Nominations are needed for Jie following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Reporter. Many good things are planned to help the school and it is hoped that each and every concerned parent will take part in getting the group off to a good start.

Officers will be elected at the first meeting October 3, at 6 p.m. at Gueydan High Auditorium. Nominations may be submitted to: Cindy Richard, work 643-2114 or home, 536-9812; Glena Daniels, 536-9812; Gloria Taber, 536-9314, or drop names in a special box in the office at Gueydan High. and applied management studies throughout the state. It is hoped the book will serve as a manage-, ment guide for landowners, hunting clubs and individuals.

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