The St. Tammany Parish Women's Auxiliary to the St. Tammany Parish Medical Society was organized on November 18, 1937. Here are the handwritten minutes to that meeting.
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Over the years several taxi services have helped Covington area residents get from one place to another. Some of the many taxi cab companies that have served Covington over the years included Holden's, Schech, Hyatt's, LeBlanc's, Ralph's and Rick's. In 1931, it was Harry Kron.
In 1941 Jim Frederick operated a store was called "Texaco Corner" located at the Columbia St. and Gibson St. intersection in Covington. It sold gas ranges, refrigerators, and washing machines.
In the early 1940's the students at St. Scholastica Academy in Covington held a popularity contest to held raise funds for the student newspaper "The Shadow." Here are the winners from that contest. Click on the image to make it larger.
In the mid-1930's George Kauffman and his daughter Olga built a new home on Jahncke Avenue in Covington. Here is a newspaper article telling about the house and its owners. It's a story telling about how people came to St. Tammany to visit, but wound up wanting to live here.
The 41st annual Chefsoiree was held by the Youth Service Bureau in Bogue Falaya Park in Covington Sunday afternoon, with thousands of people entering through the historic gates into the 13 acre park on the river. Scores of food and beverage booths served the crowds under a blue sky with breezy winds. Music from two bands provided the background, while dozens of restaurants offered their specialty dishes.
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The Covington St. Patrick's Day Parade was held Sunday, March 16, 2025, starting on Columbia Street and winding its way along Gibson street to Lee Lane and Rutland Streets. Hosted by the Covington Celtic Club and sponsored by several community supporters, the seventh annual Celtic Club celebration attracted hundreds of spectators and Irish enthusiasts.
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