Pyramidal Patriot Plaza project advances amid brick color dispute
Southeast Louisiana University and Hammond Bicentennial Committee expect completion of Patriot's Plaza within 30 days after easing tensions. Steel 14 by 12 foot pyramid, nickel cap stone, movable design, red or white bricks debated, site at Western Ave and Oak St near Tite Inn.
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Janet Huber
Hammond
Patriot's Plaza
City of
Hammond Parks and Recreation Department
Conra Anderson
Anderson
Pat Ferrell
University
Ferrell
Western Avenue
N. Oak Street
Tite Inn
University Court
James H. Wilcox
College of Humanities
SLU
Wilcox
Ronald M. Zaccari
Department of Art
Zaccari
Local churches plan Christmas services across the area
A list of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services across Ponchatoula and Hammond highlights candlelight observances, eucharists, carols, and scripture readings. Notable events include St. Paul Lutheran Church’s 7 p.m. children service and First Baptist Church Ponchatoula’s 7:30 p.m. program led by Mike Schwartz, plus Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Hammond hosting a Feast of the Christ Child at 4:30 p.m. and a 10:30 p.m. carol concert.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
E. F. Lange
Ponchatoula First Baptist Church
Mike Schwartz
Hammond
First Baptist Church
S. Pine Street
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
Church Street
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian House
First United Methodist Church
Effie Zaenno
Talbot found guilty on all counts in Tangipahoa trial
Edmond Talbot HS student Talbot, 20, was convicted in 21st Judicial District Court on four counts including armed robbery aggravated rape and aggravated crime against nature after a five day Tangipahoa Parish trial. Jury verdict 12 to 0 after three hours deliberation. No sentencing date set.
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AMITE
Edmond Talbot HS
Hammond
21St Judicial District Court
Tangipahoa Parish
Talbot
Joseph Simpson
Morris Rd
Irvin Dymond
Duncan Kemp
Dymond
Charles Binder
Simpson
21St Judicial District
Burrell Carter
SLU Honors 60 Plus at Winter Commencement 1977
Southeastern Louisiana University graduated just over sixty students with honors at the 1977 Winter Commencement Exercises held Saturday. Dr. Thomas B. Wofford, SLU vice president, thanked the scholars. Highest Honor went to Katherine Elayn Gay of Hammond with a 3.850 average. the list of High Honor and Honor graduates includes numerous students from cities across Louisiana and beyond.
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Thomas B. Wofford
SLU
Katherine Elayn Gay
Hammond
Wiley W. Traylor
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Kathleen Maria Kusch
Nancy Mire Beverly
Sam Joseph Collett Jr
Bogalusa
Cheryl Lynn Martin
Elwin Dewain Dawsey
Richard Jerome Sanders
Covington
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Denham Springs
Evelyn Ann Pittman
Folsom
Mona R. Grimmer
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Hallene Smith Magee
Joyce Thomas Ard
Hugh Gregory Lindsey
Franklinton
Jesse Lee Lott Jr
Yvonne Delaune
Ricks
Samir Hassan Harmush
Allison Vanner Hopkins
Vernon H. Hoover, Jr
Manmoud Seraj
Clyde Moore White Jr
Georgia Garner Stafford
Kentwood
Tina Louise Purcello
Kenner
Robert Burl Moreland
Lake Charles
Monica Lynn Smith
Livingston
Terri Lee Owens
Deborah Ann P. Resor
Kevin Mark Neyrey
Andrea Myra Laborde
Ann Theresa Bentz
Cheryl Ann Neight Delaup
John Edward Schott
Carol Ann Montgomery
New Orleans
Lorraine S. M
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Ponchatoula
Cyril Floyd Broussard
Pride
Debra Ann Speed
River Ridge
Camille Louise Outler
Cynthia Louise Shank
George E. Holetz
Slidell
Toni Graham Frierson
Tickfaw
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