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La Marque Times

Location

La Marque, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1971

Page

2

Galveston College Nominates Four for Outstanding Educators

One administrator and three faculty members James H. Frazier dean of occupational education William Maury Durst history instructor Mrs Jane Griffith biology instructor and Miss Margaret Sadler English instructor were named as Galveston College nominees for the Outstanding Educators of America awards. Frazier Durst Griffith and Sadler are linked to multiple professional memberships and honors. The four will be featured in the 1971 Outstanding Educators of America edition. Earliest known bill of fare noted Duke Henry of Brunswick banquet 1555.

Galveston College Sam Houston State College James Connally Technical Institute Waco Gary Training Center San Marcos University of Texas Sam Houston State Angleton High School Deer Park Pasadena Ball High School Darst Galveston Stephen F. Austin College Nacogodoches Galveston Daily News Ball High American Academy of Political and Social Science The East Texas Historical Association Southern Historical Association Griffith Texas Ursuline Academy Incarnate Word College San Antonio Miss Sadler Texas Junior College Teachers Association National Council of Teachers of English National Junior College Teachers Association Association of Departments of English Modern Language Association

Weed N Wish Garden Club April Meeting Highlights

The Weed N Wish Garden Club of Dickinson showcased a driftwood and dried material demonstration by Mrs Garrett E Gouen of Houston. The event featured a flower and horticulture display with conservation exhibits and announced fundraising to restore the Railroad Museum and Garden Center.

Weed ’N Wish Garden Club Dickinson Garrett E. Gouen Houston Weed ’N Wish Executive Board Paul Hopkins Ray Holbrook Commissioners Court Galveston Hughes Road Corporation the Pines John Quirein Quirein George Lindsay Antilitter

Camellia Pratt Wins Regional Bee Third Place

Camellia Jane Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Pratt Jr of 1025 Shady Oak Drive Dickinson Texas finished third in the East Texas Regional Spelling Bee held in Houston on April 17 a fifth grade student at Dunbar Elementary School among 34 contestants from fourth to eighth grade across 25 east Texas counties. She received the Lincoln Library of Essential Information as second runner up and is granddaughter of Mrs Charles Guzzi and Mr and Mrs John W Pratt.

Camellia Jane_—_—‘ Pratt John W. Pratt Jr Shady Oak Drive Dickinson Houston Dunbar East Texas Lincoln Library of Essential Charles Guzzi Laurel John W. Pratt Cypress

June Wedding Announcement for Joan Foreman Greene

Mr and Mrs John A Foreman Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Marie to Phillip Ray Greene son of Mr and Mrs Ray J Greene of Houston The bride elect is a 1968 Lincoln High School graduate presented as a debutante by the Adelphi Club of Galveston in 1968 She is a junior at Houston Tillotson College majoring in sociology and business administration

W. H. Jones Kathleen Henry Richard Oldag Frank W. Oldag la Marque American National Insurance Company Galveston Union Carbide Texas City First Baptist Church John A. Foreman Joan Marie Phillip Ray Greene Ray J. Greene Houston Lincoln High School Adelphi Club Tillotson College

WSCS Sidewalk Sale at First United Methodist Church

The Women’s Society for Christian Service of First United Methodist Church will host a one day sidewalk sale on Friday April 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church on Scott and Howell. Items include garage sale goods and homemade baked treats. Chairmen are Mrs Mabel Dickson Mrs Virginia McCracken and Mrs Laura Hale. Proceeds support missions.

Women’s Society For Christian Service of First United Methodist Church Scott and Howell Mabel Dickson Virginia McCracken Laura Hale Missions

Alpha Kappa Alpha Dean of Pledges to Wed June 26

The dean of pledges for Alpha Kappa Alpha and member of the Guys and Dolls Social Club plans to marry a Huston-Tillotson College senior majoring in business administration with a economics minor. He is Phi Beta Lambda member and Kappa Alpha Psi dean of pledges. The ceremony will be at McKinney Memorial Methodist Church in La Marque.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Guys and Dolls Huston-Tillotson College Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity McKinney Memorial Methodist Church la Marque

Local Engagement Announcement for Claudia Carter and Ralph Morgan Jr

The engaged couple Claudia Ray Carter and Ralph C. Morgan Jr announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Claude R. Carter of 1603 Maple and his parents Mr and Mrs R C Morgan Sr of 1206 Bryce. Claudia, a La Marque High School senior, and Ralph, a graduate of LMHS, attended Sam Houston State University and works for the Santa Fe Railroad.

Claudia Ray Carter Ralph C. Morgan Jr Claude R. Carter Maple R. C. Morgan Sr Bryce la Marque High School LMHS Sam Houston State University Santa Fe Railroad

VFW Post 8248 to Elect New Officers

V F W Post 8248 Richard A Kirst n Mainland Post meets Thursday April 22 at 8 15 to elect a full term slate of officers Current officers were elected for the interim period at the merger of posts 3216 Texas City and 8248 La Marque All members urged to attend this important election

Richard A. Kirst Mainland Post V.F.W Texas City la Marque

Three Attend Student Government Conference

Robert Bennett counselor at Galveston College accompanied two Student Senate members Janet Freeman and Herb Coman to the Southern Universities Student Government Association National Conference in Atlanta on April 15 16 and 17. Topics included communication skills leadership modes innovations student community relations and inter racial problems.

Robert Bennett Galveston College Janet Freeman Herb Coman Southern Universities Student Government Association Atlanta

Wedding set for Jung 12 at First Baptist Church

A wedding is planned for Jung 12 at the First Baptist Church with details outlining ceremony arrangements and attendees. The event will celebrate the couple in a traditional service at the church venue.

Jung 12 First Baptist Church

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Henry of Brunswick Wish Club Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts Weed ’S Wish Garden Club Camellia Pratt Outback Country Preg Dacron Resiaaas JYD HIWAY Bogatto Bank Americaid Master Shoppers Joan Marie Foreman WSCS Caldera VFW
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