Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 3388. Application for pension by dependents; proof required

When the widow or children or widowed mother is entitled to a pension provided by this Part, the widow or children or widowed mother shall make application to the board of trustees through the secretary-treasurer of such board, on a form to be provided by the board of trustees. Accompanying such application shall be the proof of the marriage of the deceased to the widow claimant, such proof to be established by the marriage certificate or other competent evidence. Proof of births of the children shall be shown by the baptismal or the board of health certificates. The proof of widowhood of a mother shall be shown by the affidavit of the mother or disinterested persons. All applications and proof shall be retained in the custody of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall register notice of applications and the board's action thereon in his office and shall register all beneficiaries as pensioners of the fund.