St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-07-22
ABITA NEWS
(By staff Correspondent

Abita springs5 July s1s.-sunday
the Druids FROM New Orleans, with
two trainloads of guests, took Abita
by storm and were gladly welcomed
by the people. a good program was
carried out previous to turning over
the town to them. Judge A. O.
Pons, master Off ceremonies, intro
,duced Mayor Joseph Bordes, who
made the address, of welcome to the
visitors. Chairman H. Darte, Sena-
tor Durr, and Noble Grand Arch Hall
made addresses. i Mr.. j. P. Rausch
delivered mastarful oration, after
which the flag faising took place.
Mrs. O. Schneidau, with her school
children, sang .The Star Spangled
Banner" as thess flag was hoisted.
Little Miss Yvonne Burkenstock, In
a neat speech, presented the Noble
Grand Arch with a beautiful key,
which she said was the key of Abita
Springs and entitled them to the
hospitality Of that town. Mr.. Emile
BurkenstOck, who worked very hard
for lie success of the affair, was
on the stand, and from the satisfied
had accomplished success. After
the ceremonies at the Speakers
stand, the crowd repaired to the pa
yilion where dancing throughout the
day was indulged in@by old and
young alike. The Druids all express
ed themselves as having had a good
time in Abita,. and one that viii.
long be remembered.
Judge Val Stentz paid Abita a
visit last Sunday with his family. #
Mrs. D. Burnhardt, of New Or
leans, is occupying her summer cot
age here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. il Golfer are at
present occupying their beautiful
summer home.
Fair for Catholic Church August 13.
The general committee in charge
of the fair to be given for the benefit
of the building fund of st. Jane d.
Chantal Catholic Church at Abita
Springs, on August 18th, met ON
Thursday evening, July Is, and or
ganized finally for its various ac-
tivities.
The following ladies and gentle.
men have charge of booths and en-
tertainments provided for by the
committee:
Lemonade-Mrs. C. ]. Mott and
Mrs. E. Burkenstock.
Cake-Mrs. Hy. Cassaigne,. Mrs.
F. Estopinal
Fancy Work-Mrs O. schneidau
and Mrs. s.. Abney.
Ice Cream-Miss L. Hardouin,
Mrs. P. Lamousin and Miss Mildred
ThroWer.
Candy-Jos. Bordes and J. Hicky.
Advertising-Judge A. o. Pons
and r. Estopinal.
Lights, Booths and Decorations
J. Hardouin, j. Lanousin and Frank
Brown.
Transportation-G. Lajeanne, j.
Mendoza, B. Carey, Rene Lemons, II.
PGns.
ntertainment-Fr Martin Barre.
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Sunday afternoon to her home i'll.
New Orleans after visiting hel
mother, Mrs. Peter Pelloat. She
was accompanied by her lovely little
daughter, Lena Pelloat, for shors
visit. s
Mrs. H. T. Snider and children
left Tuesday for Slidell where they
were called on account of the serious
illness of Capt. n. T. Snider.
Mr.. Alfred Pareti, of New Orleans,
is visiting his aunt, Mrs. j. Quianl.
Mrs. Andrew Messina and Mr. ].
Messina arrived Sunday noon from
New Orleans to be the guests for
several weeks Of her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H.
Hayden.
Miss Pearl Holly left recently for
Hattiesburg, Miss, on visit to her
sister, Miss Nora Holly, who is at
tending Summer Normal there.
DR.. Charles Lopez spent Friday
In New Orleans on business.
Miss Aline Gentlucei Is visiting
in New Orleans for several weeks.
Mr.. Michael Vernaci and Mr.. Vel
entine Hacke, Jr., arrived Sunday
for a short stay with Mrs. Valentine
Hacke, .Jr.
Messrs. Lawrence Goodspeed and
George Meyers were week end guests.
of Mrs. John Barentt and Miss Irene
Goodspeed.