Way Back Wednesday: September 27, 2017
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, September 27, 2017
- Sept. 26, 1998: Eual J. Landry Middle School was recently awarded several musical instruments from VH-1 “Save the Music” in conjunction with Cox Communications. Under the direction of Dr. James Taylor and William Picard, music directors Charley Hall Jr. and A.J. Pittman wrote a grant proposal that was awarded from hundreds of other applicants. Shown, from left, first row, are Paul Staring, Reon Bailey, Abby Poche, Megan Knilans, second row, principal William Picard, music directors Charley Hall and A.J. Pittman, Cox Communications representative Brad Grundmeyer and student Shawn Troxler.
Sept. 28, 1978: Shake-Shell safety inspector Calvin R. Anderson, left, of Norco congratulates Alfred A. Polk of Metairie, one of 1,800 employees who worked over a million hours at the Norco plant without a disabling injury.
Sept. 26, 1968: Glenn Paul Becnel, L’il Mr. VFW for 1968, won the title at the Reserve VFW’s Labor Day Fair. Glenn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Landry Becnel of Reserve.
