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Staff Report
Ponchatoula shoppers are sporting
some high-quality, reasonably-priced,
locally-purchased shoes thanks to two
local ladies whose shop could fit in any
modern shopping mall in America.
Instead, Country Cobbler has been
bringing smiles to the faces of shoppers
in The Ponchatouta Mall in old town
Ponchatoula at 101 West Pine.
For years Ponchatoula had a fine
shoe store, operated by L.C. Boudreaux
and his family in the same first block of
West Pine, and it was many a family
who bemoaned the day Boudreaux
retired from the business because he
had always given customers the
personalized service they couldn't get at
the big chain stores.
Not only did Mrs. Pat Jackson and
Mrs. Jackie Castell open the Country
Cobbler in the same block, but they
opened it with the same Ponchatoula
spirit that was always enjoyed at the
Boudreaux's store.
Located in the heart of Ponchatoula,
the Country Cobbler has been in
business for a little over a year and has
already won awards for its creative
window designs, decorating, and cudos
aplenty from its contented customers.
The owners cater to the entire family,
offering school shoes required at St.
Joseph School, plus a wide range of
children's dress, sports and athletic
shoes.
They work closely with local coaches
to make certain they have in stock what
the local teams will be needing for foot-
wear in every sport, and can special
order items for fast delivery.
In stock the Country Cobbler boasts a
wide variety of the quality name brand
shoes: S.A.S., Bass, Grasshoppers,
Buster Browns, Converse and many
others.
Those looking for duty shoes to be
worn with uniforms can find them here,
a store where elegant slippers share
floor space with steal-toed construction
boots, ladies' slip-ons and men's
business tie downs ,- all displayed in a
way that mirrors the season and relaxes
the visitor.
The Country Cobbler specializes in
those hard to fit sizes that frustrate
shoppers looking elsewhere.
The added extras, besides the un-
common courtesy and friendly
atmosphere, include a substantial
selection of designer belts, purses.
leather goods and a full range of fashion-
able socks and useful shoe care
products.
For tired shoppers wearing out their
old shoes taking advantage of the great
bargains downtown, the Country
Cobbler is a place where you are always
guaranteed a seat and a comfort break
for your feet!
Country Cobbler's Jackie Castell and Pat Jackson
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386-4835
THE PONCHATOULA TIMES, NOVEMBER 28, 1985, SEC. B., PAGE EIGHT
Owner Randy Henagan
Craft Box
has gallery, classes, artists
Staff Report
The Craft Box couldn't be in a better
location if it were located in Vatican City
when Michelangelo was painting the
roof of the Sistine Chapel.
Ponchatoula has long been the haven
for artists, the birthing place for many
more, and the showplace of some of the
best original works being drawn,
sculpted or designed anywhere in the
state. The city boasts several art
galleries, public and private, including
the one at the Craft Box in the first block
of East Pine.
And owner Randy Henagan has the
oils. acrylics, canvas, sculpting tools,
frames of endless variety of thousands
of mats to choose from to create the
works and then display them.
In recent years the popular artist
supply shop, gallery and artist instruction
center, was in the hands of others. Now
the Henagan family has it back, and
those used to the days when top state
artist Fammie Henagan and her
husband Bill operated the Craft Box will
be happy to see their traditions have
been continued by their son. The
parents can often be found back at the
Craft Box helping out.
The bachelor entrepeneur has beefed
up the art instruction offerings, which
are now held three days a week, has
encouraged artists to display their work
in the storefront gallery which is open to
the browsing and buying public, and has
h,en continuing the fine reputation
historically enjoyed by the first frame
shop in Ponchatoula.
He specializes in festival poster
framing and works with artists to choose
the proper mounting for their work.
Craftsmen too find the Craft Box
weU-stocked and enjoy the personal
touch that results in having their
particular needs filled, even if a special
order is required, a real plus for the do-
it-yourself Christmas gift givers.
Budding artists of all ages can enjoy
instruction from name artists such as
Don Snyder, Sue Sickles and Leslie
Tayler at the Craft Box - with art lessons
being one novel gift that could change a
person's life and fulfil| ]onghme
ambitions.
Looking for that Sp. ecial Gift
for the Arttst
We have a Complete Line of Art Supplies,
Paints, Brushes, Canvases ect. . .
10% off
Oil Paints and Brushes
Thru Christmas
Everyday Low Prices
on Framing and Matting
Huge Supply
of Ready Made Frames
50% off
Assorted Craft Supplies
Oil Painting Classes
Tuesday, Wednesday
and Wednesday Nig
Register Now
Craft Box
386.9215
124 Pine St. Ponchatoula
