Monnie T. Cheves
Monnie T. Cheves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvan Friedman Roy Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Boozman Paul Foshee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Monnie Tom Cheves February 14, 1902 |
| Died | August 14, 1988 (aged 86) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathryne Cheves[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University Northwestern State University |
| Occupation | Professor |
Monnie Tom Cheves (February 14, 1902 – August 14, 1988) was an American politician and professor.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]
Cheves was the son of Miranda Hall and Thomas Taylor Cheves. He was also the brother of Stella Cheves.[4] Cheves attended at the Natchitoches Central High School. He attended at the Louisiana State University and also the Northwestern State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree and also his master's degree.[5] He had worked as a professor at the Northwestern State University and also at the Samford University.[1]
In 1952, Cheves won the election for an office of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3] He succeeded politicians, Sylvan Friedman and Roy Sanders.[3] Cheves served along with Curtis Boozman until 1956.[3] He then served along with E. H. Hayes.[3] In 1960, Cheves and Hayes were succeeded by Boozman and Paul Foshee, in which later in 1964, they were succeeded by Ray Tarver and then Jimmy D. Long.[3] Cheves worked as a coach for basketball and football.[1] He also served in the position of the dean at the Nocholla State College and also as the assistant for the Chipola College.[1]
Cheves died in August 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 86.[1] He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Monnie Cheves". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. August 17, 1988. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Monnie Cheves Seeks Post As Representative". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. September 6, 1951. p. 1. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Stella Cheves". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. January 19, 1986. p. 4. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves", Alexandria Daily Town Talk, p. D3, August 17, 1988
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