Income in Galveston County Above State Average in 1970 Census
The 1970 census shows Galveston County with average family income of 9778 dollars, higher than Texas at 8490, plus county population 169,812 with 38,538 housing units air conditioned and 50,553 households with at least one TV. It details labor force participation, education, housing characteristics, and housing construction timelines, and notes availability of Census reports for purchase.
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Galveston County
Bureau of the Census
Texas
Galveston
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington
D.C
U.S. Department of Commerce
Gulf Coast population to top nine million by 2020
The Houston-Galveston Area Council projects the 13 county Gulf Coast region will exceed 9,000,000 residents by 2020, rising from 2,305,106 in 1970 to 3,293,500 in 1980 and 6,428,700 by 2000. Counts include Harris, Galveston, and surrounding counties with county and tract level detail. Executive director Gerald H. Coleman notes the study is conservative and will be updated annually.
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Harris
Galveston
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Bureau of the Census
Galveston County
Area Council
Houston-Galveston Area
Gulf Coast Planning Region
Jonathan William Hander Born in Galveston County Memorial
Birth announcement for Jonathan William Hander, first child of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hander of 1410 Colorado, La Marque. Born July 21 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents include Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Hander and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Owens. great grandparents listed. Father serves as a lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps in the U. S. Army stationed in San Antonio.
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E. W. Hander
Colorado, la Marque
Jonathan William
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
Medical Service Corps
U.S. Army
San Antonio
Ferguson Welcomes First Daughter Leslie Gage
Mr and Mrs W R Ferguson Jr of 1410 Westward in La Marque announce the birth of their first child a daughter Leslie Gage born July 23 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lbs 15 oz Grandparents are Mrs Joy Hughs of Texas City and W R Ferguson of La Marque Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs A N Ferguson of Kansas City and Mr Mrs Beaula Williams and James Nathaniel Williams of Texas City Father employed with Charles R Haile Associates Inc Engineers of Texas City
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W. R. Ferguson Jr
la Marque
Leslie Gage
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
Joy Hughs
Texas City
W.R. Ferguson
A. N. Ferguson
Kansas City
Beaula Williams
James Nathaniel Williams
First Child Arrives For Donahue Family
Mr and Mrs Patrick Donahue of La Marque announce the birth of their first child a son Shannon Patrick born July 21 Mrs H Sam Reid and Mr and Mrs Archie Donahue also residents of La Marque
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Patrick Donahue
la Marque
Shannon Patrick
Sam Reid
Archie Donahue
Donna Nichole Bourgeois Born To Local Family
Mr and Mrs Namon Bourgeois Jr announce the birth of their daughter Donna Nichole on July 18 at Galpital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Orelia Bourgeois La Marque Otis Pollard Henderson and great grandfather Moses Davis Tyler. Father runs Lawnmower and Bike Repair 102 N Oak. Siblings Gregory Lynn 10 and Cynthia Ann 9 present.
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Namon Bourgeois Jr
Rosalee
Donna Nichole
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
Orelia Bourgeois
la Marque
Otis Pollard
Henderson
Moses Davis
Tyler
N. Oak
Gregory Lynn
Cynthia Ann
American National Creates Consumer Affairs Office
American National Insurance Company of Galveston announced the creation of an Office of Consumer Affairs to speed up communications with policy owners and the public. James A. Woodall was named Consumer Affairs Officer to handle questions, claims and suggestions and refer complex matters to senior officers. the office can be reached at area code 713 763-4661.
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American National Insurance Company
Galveston
Office of Consumer Affairs
Glendon E. Johnson
American National
Office of
Consumer Affairs
James A. Woodall
Johnson
4 H Club Members To Discuss Goals
Parents and prospective members will meet with Dr. Mike Keller at 7 30 p m on August 8 at La Marque Presbyterian Church to discuss 4 H club work and goals for the coming year and invite volunteers for project groups.
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Mike Keller
la Marque Presbyterian Church
Zinnias for Summer Color and Cut Flowers
Agricultural advice on growing zinnias for a colorful summer landscape. Describes plant sizes from 4 inches to 3 feet, disc and ray florets, color range, flower shapes, origin from Mexico, and tips for planting, spacing, watering, and mildew prevention. Recommends warm soils, May planting, and use of mildew controls.
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Mexico
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Guaranty Federal
Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association
Houston
LaMarque
Laure
Dallas
Mike Cappa
American Oil Company
Gulf Coast
Gerald H. Coleman
Handers
W. W. Hander
H. W. Owens
J. G. Morrel
B. F. O’daniel
A. W. Owens
Vivian
Donahue
Hillhaven Convalescent Center
Estella Hendon
Juanita Coselli
Hendon
American National Creates Consumer Affairs Office
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