"Duquesnay" 
Submitted by Maurice Duvic Sr

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"Duquesnay" - that name has intrigued me ever since  " Mr. Duquesnay"
use to visit my father, late l920's - 30's.  Believe he used a title but
I can't remember it  He lived somewhere around South Scott, near Tulane
Ave.  I'm sure he wasn't a descendent of Fr. D :-) but I would like to
learn more about that family.  I was too young to learn particulars.

Sometime during the 30's - after repeal of prohibition - l933 ? - the
American Can Co.(North Cortez St. 500 block?) began paying its employees
by check and there was a barroom - Italian name -   on N. Scott St. that
used to cash these checks for many of the employees.  Also, around this
time there was a very active gang of bank robbers - Cefalu.  Mr. D. was
in the bar at noon or mid-morning one day  when this gang entered the
bar.  He had a great story of the "proceedings."  I believe there were
shots fired, maybe someone shot.

Lou:  You mention "prejudice and hard feelings".  What's that about?
Was Fr. D. a Jesuit?  Was St. Augustine's Church founded by them?

Best regards to all,

P.S.  Had half-inch last night and it's starting to rain again.
Hallelujah !