Voice of Democracy Winners Named at Local High School
Evelyn Preston, senior at La Marque High School, won first place in the 1970 Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8248 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Barbara Dawson finished second and Ella Lusk third, all contestants from La Marque High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Marque Times
Voice of Democracy
Preston. Dawson
Evelyn Preston
la Marque High School
Albert F. Haardt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 8248
W.F.W
Barbara Dawson
Earl B. Dawson
Shimney Corners
Ella Lusk
Joe Conley
Boss
Haardt
Freedom heritage and duties of American citizens
A reflective piece extols the American heritage forged by forefathers, urging citizens to preserve freedom, accept civic duties, and educate themselves. It emphasizes voting, worship, free speech, property rights, jury service, tolerance for immigrants, and guarding the American way of life for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Community meeting schedule and church events
Today meetings include Carter Circle No 2 at 10 30 a m at Mrs John L Mack's home in McKinney and Rising Star Mission prayer sessions. Several Eastern Star and Pilgrim orders meet in the week with Palm Sunday plans and servant leader attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Circle No. 2
John L. Mack
McKinney
Star Mission
Ella Perkins
C. English
Greater
Macedonia
F. Moore
Rising Star Baptist Church
Wissie Carter
Frank Eskridge, Jr
Pride of la Marque Society
Progressive Order of Pilgrims
Masonic Hall
R. Vaughn
Jericho
Inez Taylor
Independent Union of Colored Laborers
L. Winn
Faithful Youth
Order of Eastern Star
Sumpter Bell
Community Bible Club
Dan McGill
Rising Star
John H. Ross
Silver Circle Chapter
R. M. Hicks
HECE Students Feted at Banquet
HECE Home Economics Cooperative Education students received trophies plaques and certificates at the first annual employer appreciation banquet at the Elks Lodge Jessie Hile won for the most for the HECE Club Jannette Jackson earned the top scholastic award Leslie Jeffery the second best scholastic average plaques honored students with best attitude toward school work teachers and employers Certificates were given to second year students and seniors for hours completed in class and on the job Several employers received certificates for two years of employment Mrs Gloria Davis sponsor received a dozen red roses Homer Jeffcoat head of the vocational department gave a brief speech about the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Jessie Hile
Hece Club
Jannette Jackson
Leslie Jeffery
Julie Givens
Peggy Forney
Bennie Hunter
HECE
Gloria Davis
Homer Jeffcoat
Cub Program Themes Announced For Year
Twelve months of fun are planned for Cub Scouts as pack leaders prepare planning conferences in six weeks. Each of 200 packs in the Bay Area Council determines its own program with themes aimed at fun, variety, action and purpose, while Webelos pursue 15 badge areas. The year includes events such as the Annual Scout Show in April and the national conservation program SOAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area Council
Boy Scout of America
A. K.howard
Howard
Webelos
The
United Fund
Church events and club notices listed for Friday evening
Girls Auxiliary at Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church meets at 7 30 p m with matrons Mrs Z Phillips and Mrs C Reynolds Prayer meeting at Rising Star Baptist Church both 10 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school teachers meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Mainland Community Club gathering at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Milton Jubert with Mrs E M F involved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church
Z. Phillips
C. Reynolds
Rising Star Baptist Church
Aliso
Mainland Community Club
Milton Jubert
E. M. F. English
Engagement announced for Barbara Ann Jircik
Jerry Jircik of Alvin announces the engagement of his daughter Barbara Ann to Russell Henry Schlattman II, son of Richard M. Cain of Ras Tanura Saudi Arabia and R. H. Schlattman of St Louis Missouri. Barbara Ann graduated Alvin High School and the University of Houston with a BA in English and Journalism and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Russell Henry Schlattman II is a La Marque High School graduate who attends the University of Texas and will graduate from the Texas Dental Branch in May. He belongs to Kappa Alpha and Psi Omega Dental fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jircik
Alvin
Barbara Ann
Russell Henry Schlattman II
Richard M. Cain
Ras Tanura
Saudi Arabia
R. H. Schlattman
St Louis
Missouri
Alvin High School
University of Houston
Chi Omega
la Marque High School
University of Texas
Texas Dental Branch
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
School Lunch Menu for Week of April 5 1971
Elementary meals include fried fish or chicken and noodle dinners with sides like okra, tomatoes, and applesauce. Secondary offerings feature cheese, vegetables, and desserts with milk. Friday and Thursday are Easter holidays per the menu.
Methodist Choirs Present Easter Song Service
The First United Methodist Church choirs under Harvey Faust present a song and scripture service on Sunday April 4 at 7 30 p m Soloists include V Anne Bostick Carol Broman Robert Moore Terri Moss Kathy Lessa Lisa Duitscher Laura Duitscher and solos by Mrs Charlie Hale and Harvey Faust The event offers Easter themed music and a luncheon menu following the program with assorted dishes and desserts including cottage cheese salad vegan options not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Harvey Faust
V'Anne Bostick
Carol Broman
Robert Moore
Terri Moss
Kathy Lessa
Lisa Duitscher
Laura Duitscher
Charlie Hale
Remember by the Old Timer
Mrs R C Allen of Lake Panasoffkee Florida writes about her father Jesse R Armstrong who fought in the Civil War joining at sixteen in 1864. He was born 1848 died 1926 a Georgia native served in the 5th Georgia Infantry under N B Forrest. Her family includes ties to Stone Mountain memorial and a note of enduring Old Timer identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Allen
Lake Panasoffkee
Fla
Georgia
N. B. Forrest
5Th
Georgia Infantry
Jesse R. Armstrong
Stone Mountain
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Evelyn Freston
Maxie
Robert Cathcart
Meadow Lane
Linda Susan
Patrick David Nickerson
Norma Duggar
Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch
Ball High School
Galveston College
Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch
United States Marine Reserves
Faith
Washington
B. McHenry
Wom
Sheba
Ord
Eastern Star
Magnit Hall
Anita
G. M. King
George H. Freeborn
la Marque
Wey
Russell Henry Schlattman Hl
Barbara Ann Jircik
Vienna
Irene Hart
Nannett Hale
TSO
UME
Your Electric Light & Power Company
Rhonda Beaty Akins Girl of the
Rhonda
Beeman Street
Akin’s
Cavnat
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