From the Files ... February 1936

From files of The Eunice News:
February 1936

The “hot spot” of all oil activity in North America at the present time is the section in the Eunice vicinity. Fifty rigs are predicted to be running in the next 60 days and a cracking plant and storage tank farm are probable.

Mrs. Huey P. Long (Rose) has been appointed by Gov. James Noe to fill the unexpired term of her late husband Sen. Huey P. Long, who was assassinated in September. Gov. O.K. Allen was elected to fill the seat, but died before taking office.

Almost 2,000 persons attended the trade coupon drawing on South 2nd Street, hoping to win the $50 prize. John L. Brodhead’s name was pulled from the drum.

The LaHaye Chevrolet company, formerly located on Park Avenue, has moved into its new facility at First & Walnut. O.A. LaHaye is manager.

The Girl Scouts are expected to occupy their new home, the remodeled pavilion at Park Avenue and Seventh Street before month’s end. The structure is being weather-boarded with 12 windows. Plans call for a fireplace and shelving at a later date.

The recently completed $20,000 Eunice airport was dedicated. It is three miles west of the city and was completed with a W.P.A. grant.

T.W. Neely has opened his Red and White Food Store in the Picou building at Second & Walnut.

J.D. Marcantel, formerly of Oberlin, has opened a grocery in the Gournay Building on Second Street, next to the Eunice Motor Car company.