| Monnie T. Cheves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1960Serving with Curtis Boozman E. H. Hayes | |
| Preceded by | Sylvan Friedman Roy Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Boozman Paul Foshee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Monnie Tom Cheves (1902-02-14)February 14, 1902 |
| Died | August 14, 1988(1988-08-14) (aged 86) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathryne Cheves |
| Children | 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. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Cheves was the son of Miranda Hall and Thomas Taylor Cheves. Cheves attended Natchitoches Central High School, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. He was a professor at Northwestern State University and Samford University, Dean of Education at Nocholla State College, assistant to the president of Chipola College and a football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School.
In 1952 Cheves was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1960.
Cheves died in August 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 86. He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- "In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves", Alexandria Daily Town Talk, p. D3, August 17, 1988
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