Calcasieu County Louisiana Archives News.....Broussards Hold Family Reunion June 30, 1966 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Audrey Lee Crockett lcroc0807@aol.com September 21, 2008, 5:00 pm American Press Newspaper June 30, 1966 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** American Press June 30, 1966 Broussards Hold Family Reunion By DOROTHY EDWARDS Vinton -- The Broussards of Vinton, and points east and west, really had a big day here Sunday when they held their first family reunion. This was the very first “official” get-together for descendants of the late Edward and Amelia Broussard who married in Abbeville in 1873 then came to Vinton to make their home. They reared six sons and six daughters. Broussards came from across Louisiana, nearby Texas and from as far away as California -- nearly 500 family members and friends. Reigning over the day’s festivities was Mrs. Lillie Garrie of Sulphur, eldest of the 12 Broussard children and one of three surviving. Her sisters, Mrs. Louise Humble of Lake Charles and Mrs. Azema Courmier of Maplewood, could not attend because of ill health. Reminiscing took on an added note of exuberance in the afternoon when Vinton area friends of the family dropped by the Ward 7 Recreation Center to visit. Some of the special guests were former school teachers and several members of Vinton’s state championship football teams of the mid-30’s. Yes, there was at least one Broussard on the team! Of particular interest to all who attended was a display of family mementos including “Grandpa’s” money pouch, eye glasses and walking cane, some pictures and even several pegs which had been used to build the family home which still stands about five miles south of Vinton. It is now occupied by a grandson, Donald Ray Broussard. The family was especially pleased to receive a telegram from Ted Lyons, one of Vinton’s most famous sons. “After a wonderful friendly association with the Broussard family for over 60 years during which time your family was held in highest regard and respect, it is a privilege to wish all of you a very enjoyable reunion and wish many more reunions to a very fine family,” -- signed Ted Lyons. The Broussard reunion is now planned as an annual event. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/calcasieu/newspapers/broussar123gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/lafiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb