Bike-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis Sponsored by French Settlement Beta Club
On April 22, 1978, fifty youths from French Settlement High School’s Beta Club raised 1378.45 for cystic fibrosis relief in the third annual bike-a-thon. Top fundraisers included Johnny Stewart and Shelly Parker, with community businesses and shops donating prizes and trophies. The club plans to raise 1500 next year as local residents and businesses support research and treatment.
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Hammond
Ce Settlement High School
Beta Club
French Settlement
Rodney
Johnny Stewart
Shelly Parker
Cynthia Watts
Pam Keller
Robert Murphy
Kerry Bertrand
Michael Picou
Kurt Math
Gonzales
Saamy's Entee
Stump
Champagne Jewelers
Mary Ann's Dress Shop
Larry's Academy of Hairstyling
Tg&y
White's
Music Center
Ban on junk food proposed in US school rules
The USDA proposes banning sale of candy, soda water, frozen desserts and chewing gum in schools until after lunch. The rule, under Public Law 95-166, targets items deemed of little nutritional value to curb plate waste and improve participation in meals.
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AMITE
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Department
Carol Tucker Foreman
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Margaret O’k. Glavin
Food Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Newborn Melanie Dorsa Born in Baton Rouge Hospital
Melanie Susanne Dorsa arrived April 11 1978 at Women's Hospital Baton Rouge weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs John Dorsa of Hammond announce the birth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J Mosley and Mr and Mrs Russell Dorsa, all of Hammond. Former Mrs Debbie Mosley is the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melanie Susanne Dorsa
John Dorsa
Hammond
Women’s Hospital
Baton Rouge
Dorsa
Debbie Mosley
J. D. Mosley
Mrs
Russell Dorsa
The Priceless Gift: Free Time for Mom
A thoughtful gesture giving mother free time by sharing chores. Offer babysitting for an afternoon, take over K P duties for a week, handle meal prep for a day even via fast food, and take over laundry for a week to let her relax.
Threeton Family Reunion Planned in Springfield
Descendents of John Threeton who settled in the area around 1860 plan a first family reunion on May 13 starting at 11 a.m. at the new Springfield fire station. An old fashioned dinner on the grounds is planned. Call Sally Martin at 294-3614 for details. Numerous Threeton descendants including George Jim John Alice Lucy Katie and Lena are noted. Mrs Peter D Onofry, granddaughter of George Threeton, invites relatives to bring a picnic dinner and drinks.
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John Threeton
Springfield
Sally Martin
John
Lucy
Threeton
George
Jim
Alice Threeton Starkey Lord
Josephine Threeton Walls
Lucy Threeton Hutchinson
Katie Threeton Hayt
Lena Threeton - Jenkins
Peter D. Onofry
George Threeton
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Perry Swain
Dick Henley, Inc
First National Bank of
Federal Register
Orever
Thomas
Country Plaza
Misses
Tswear
Misses Sportswear
S.m.l.xla XL. Inc
Famous Maker
Tuscany
I.h.’S
Town & Country Plaza
Thurs
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