Way Back Wednesday: Aug. 9. 2017
Published 12:06 am Wednesday, August 9, 2017
- Aug. 9, 1979: These Edgard swimmers earned a first place trophy in a Houston swim meet. On the first row, from left, are Kirk Gaudet, Brian Herbert, Harold Va Lumar and Terrance Gauthier. On the second row, from left, are coach Warren Joseph, Nathaniel Johnson, Quinten Roussel, Ricky Jack, Ryan Moll and Robbie Gant.
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Aug. 7, 1999: Children promote anti-crime activities with handmade signs in Norco’s Diamond Subdivision during the annual observance of National Night Out Against Crime. Front, from left, are Shawn Simms, Orin Taylor, Candice Eugene and, at top, Sylvia Smith.
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Aug. 7, 1969: Principals at a reception in LaPlace for St. John the Baptist Parish’s new Congressman Speedy O. Long of the Eighth Congressional District were, from left, Daniel E. Becnel Jr., who sponsored the testimonial dinner and served as mast of ceremonies; Long, Lt. Gov. C.C. Aycodk, St. John Parish Sheriff P.D. Hebert, who was honored for 28 years of public service, and School Board President J.O. Montegut, honored for 44 years of public service.