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The Cottonport Leader from Cottonport, Louisiana • 6

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6. December 4, 1975 The Cottonport Leader BUY SELL IT IT RIGHT! FAST! USE WANT ADS! Notice to Bidders Sealed bids will be received by the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Works, Room 109, Capitol Annex Building, (P.O, Box 44155, Capitol Station), Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804, up to 1:45 P.M., December 22, 1975, and then publicly opened and read for performing all work required in the drilling and testing of at least one but not more than three water test holes for the Fifth Ward Water System, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Plans, specifications, and proposal forms may be obtained from the above address. Five per cent security must accompany each bid and will be subject to forfeiture for failure to comply with bid. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.

Bids received after specified hour and date will. be returned unopened. Daniel V. Cresap, Chief Engineer, Baton Rouge, La. Roy Aguillard, Director, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Back from Cruise Just back from a Fabulous Conquistador Seven Day Cruise from New Orleans to Mexico was Troy Gauthier and his grandmother, Mrs.

Wm. Yarno and Mrs. Owen Gauthier all of Cottonport. They were joined by many friends from around the state. They boarded the magnificent Freeport at Canal Street with scheduled mid-night sailing.

The trip was most enjoyable in Historic Vera Cruz where they dined at lively cafes with guitarists and marimba players and went on colorful sightseeing tours. Journey's End They have passed from this life into the presence of their Father. We who are left behind bow in humble submission to the will of Our Heavenly Father. LEROY J. NORMAND 86, of Bordelonville, La.

died at 12:10 a.m. Nov. 17, 1975 at Rio Sol Nursing Home at Mansura He is survived by three sons, Alfred. Normand of New Orleans, Winton Normand and Urban Normand both of Bordelonville; one brother, Ivy Normand of FOR SALE C. D.

Radios, Antennas, and accessories. Sales, service and installations. FTI Communication Rt. 1 3oxi 137, Moreauville, La. 71355.

Phone Henry J. less, 997-2337. Would like to rent house in or around Cottonport. Please contact The Cottport Leader, 876-3614. Your assistance will be appreciated.

FOR RENT House for rent on EvergreenGoudeau Hwy. Contact Mrs. Hoover Hebert 876-2148 chg FOR SALE Large lot on Cottonport Mansura Ill gaway. 100 ft. wide 393 ft.

deep. Call 876-3467 Aug 14 Con't FOR SALE 9.8 H.P. Mercury outboard motor. Used very little, less than a year. Contact L.

Gremillion 876-3614 between 8-4 Monday Friday FOR SALE Desiel trucks and trailers all types. Call 346-2890 in 3unkie Con't LACOMBE'S LAUNDRY SERVICE Custom Dry Clezning and Laundry Located on Highway 1 in Moreauville, Louisiana. For Pick-up and Delivery Call 985-2851, Moreauville, Louisiana. Amazing "Grapefruit Pill" with Diadax plan more convenient than grapefruits Eat satisfying meals and lose weight. Rays Pharmacy pd.

Christmas Lighting Contest in Mansura The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Christmas lighting contest in the Mansura High School District on December 17, at 5:30 PM. Entry fee is $2.00. There will be three categories: Door, and General Outdoors. With First, Second and Third Prizes in each category. The prizes will be $10.00, $7,00 and $5.00 respectively.

A Grand Prize of $15.00 will be donated by MANSURA STATE BANK. Deadline for entering is December 15th, 5:00 PM. Entry blanks may be obtained from the following: Mrs. Richard Elmer, Mrs. Stanley Poret, Mrs.

Gaon Escude, Mrs. Stephen Lacour, Mrs. Fernand Chatelain, Mrs. Leonard Bernard, Mrs. Escude and Mrs.

Edmond St. Romain. ELLIS DUPONT, 65, of Big Bend, died at 1:40 P.M. November 11, Cooking Demonstration On The World's Largest Selling Microwave Oven: Panasonic With 5-YEAR PARTS and SERVICE WARRANTY Now at Town and Country Appliance Center Cottonport, La. 876-2136 Electronically Safe Cooks Reg.

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under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Cottonport. MRS. MARIA SMITH VILLEMARETTE, 72, of Marksville, La. died at 6:45 P.M. November 13, 1975 at the family residenca (in Marksville.

She is survived by her son, Raymond Villemarette of Potomac, Maryland; her daughter, Mrs. Russell Smith of Marksville; two MA STUNG TUESDAY 8:00 P.M. RAPIDES COLISEUM brothers, Clebert Smith of Baton Rouge and Edwin Smith of Orange, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Theresa Nelson of New Orleans; also six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Hessmer with Rev. Vernon Bordelon officiating. Burial WAS in St. Alphonsus Church Cemetery 'at Hessmer under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Mansura.

1975 at Marksville General Hospital. He 1s survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Laborde Dupont of Big Bend; two brothers, John and Eugene Dupont, Jr. both of Big Bend; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 in St. Michaels Catholic Church at Rexmer with Rev. Gustave Bergeron officiating. Burial WAS In St.

Michaels Cemetery under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Mansura MRS. RITA BRASSETTE HICKSON, 56, of Bridge City, Texas and a native of Cottonport, La. died at 1 p.m. November 14, 1975 at St. Marys Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas.

She 1s survived by her husband, Mr. Allen Hickson of Bridge City; five sons, Glenn Hickson of Racine Wisconsin, Royce Hickson of Houston, Texas, John Hickson, Bobby Hickson and Tim Hickson all of Bridge City, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Janice Chance of Hornbeck, La. and Mrs. Anna Pollock of Champagne, one sister, Mrs.

Rhea B. Harris of Cottonport; also eight grandchildren. Funeral services. were. held in St.

Marys Assumption Cath dic Church with Msgr. Mozart Pelletier officiating. Burial WAS in St. Marys Assumption Cemetery at Cottonport NEWLY ARRIVED SHIPMENT. OF LONG DRESSES, PARTY PAJAMAS SUITS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS SHOP EARLY FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS WHILE THE SELECTION IS BIG THERESA'S DRESS SHOP VILLE PLATTE Bordelonville; two sisters, Mrs.

Celina Mayeux and. Mrs. Norma Laborde both of Bordelonville; also 8 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Nov.

18. in St. Peters Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Rev. Louis Voorhles officiating. Burial WaS in St.

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1953-1979