From the Files ... December 1951

From files of The Eunice News:
December 1951

Remains of Sgt. Lionel Graham, killed in action in Korea on Aug. 30 of this year, were returned to Chataignier. He was awarded the Silver Star in July. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Goudeau.

A large crowd attended a Saturday open house at The Eunice News’ newly renovated plant. The newspaper is now printed in a new, eight-column format on its new Duplex Press.

The Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated Dec. 8 for the first time in the new St. Agnes Chapel on Jelks Street just south of Maple Ave. It has been under construction since May on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Maxim McGee.

The city broke ground on its new water-softener plant off of East Street in the rear Central La. Electric Co. Mayor Stagg said there is sufficient area at the site to allow for expansion.

Cleco is installing new fire hydrants and water mains allow several streets, according to manager Clarence Sonnier.

Jacque Pucheu, executive director, has begun taking applications for the city’s two housing projects.

Automobile dealer Edlee Manuel was elected Chamber of Commerce president.

Camp Fire leader Mrs. Bill Morton is the Rotary Club’s “Outstanding Citizen” for 1951.

A new, $70,000 plant to house 7-Up Bottling Co. is under construction on South First adjacent to the present location. L.S. Uzzo is owner.

Five people, from Ville Platte and Tate Cove, were killed in a head-on collision north of Mamou.