Obituaries from Texas City area list multiple deaths
Obituaries note Mrs. Belle Painter 96 died in a Texas City nursing home with three daughters, Mary Spurrell, Carrie Jackson, and Martha Welsh, plus 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Other memorials include Mrs Evelyn Hoag laid to rest in Port Arthur with service by Dr A C Bell and burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Additional notices list W Leak Pegues, Lawrence Pelletier, Senor Barrera Mendoza, and Audra Henderson among the deceased or mourners, with survivors and memorial details in La Marque and surrounding communities.
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Belle Painter
Texas City
James Crowder Funeral Home
Mary Spurrell
la Marque
Carrie Jackson
Berry
Ala
Martha Welsh
South Gate
Calif
Evelyn Hoag
Richard Hoag
Grammier-Oberle
Port Arthur
A.C. Bell
Methodist Church
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Methodist Temple
United Methodist
Young Ple
Chandler C. Hoag
Marilyn Wilbanks
Fort Worth
Rodney Gower
Cheryl
Robert Gower
Tammy Gower
Jack Benson
W.L. Crockett
A.W. Crouch
Ed Farrow
Red Laird
Hayter Matthews
Bill McBride
Ed Schmitke
W. Leak Pegues
Bennettsville
S.c
St. David's Church
Chacraw
S. C
Pegues
la. Eee
South Carolina
Martha Pegues
Paul Hammond
Brad Pelletier
Lillian Pelletier
Chicago
Ill
Corrine Pelletier
Forest Park
Emily Mulder
Redlands
Louise Stanley
Dick Pelletier
Walter H. Bolton
Robert Lee Bolton
Henry Mendez
Sam N. Jamail
Leo Monford
John O. Aymes
Senor Barrera Mendoza
Broadway Funeral Home
Galveston Memorial Park
Hitchcock
Mendoza
San Antonio
Enemencio Mendoza
Irene Rodriguez
Alta Loma
Lydia Menez
Candy Trevino
Galveston
E. J. Mendoza
Robert Mendoza
Linda Martinez
Audra James
A.J.) Henderson
Mainland Funeral Home
A. R. Brown
Mainland Memorial Cemetery
Henderson
A. E. Henderson
Irene B. Henderson
Shreveport
U.S. Navy
Elks Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting Scheduled
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mainland Elks will convene an executive board meeting at 7 15 p m Thursday. La Marque Chapter 979 will hold a stated meeting at 8 p m Thursday at 358 DeMolay Dr with Worthy Matron Ethel Nevius presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Mainland Elks
Two Am All Stars clash in La Marque youth baseball
Panorama by PAM PHELPS describes La Marque American League and National League All Stars in a Little League game. Greg Mack hits a two strike home run after changing bats while James Edwards nails a grand slam. The piece celebrates team effort and fan enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Mack
James Edwards
Mack
Jack McCartney
Will Lambert
Greg
la Marque
Joseph P. Matthews Named Texas Elks President Elect
Joseph P. Matthews was named President Elect of the Texas Elks Association at the state convention and will become State President in 1977. A Mainland Lodge charter member, he has served in many offices including Past District Deputy Exalted Ruler, past Vice President and past Sergeant at Arms. He and wife Judy reside at 2202 18th Ave North with two children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Matthews
Texas Elks Association
Matthews
Mainland Lodge
State Association
Judy
18Th Ave
Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Then and Now on Freeway Travel
The writer recalls Oklahoma travel along busy freeways and the shift from horse pulled binders to modern combines. He notes long speed zones, signs for rest areas, and changes in farming—from threshing crews to large combine operations. He reflects on lost rural jobs and the spread of harvesting crews from Oklahoma to Canada and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Clinton
Canada
For Sale and Want Ads Include Various Household Items
A long list of classified ads offering items for sale and services. Coppertone refrigerator and range, air conditioner, side by side gold refrigerator, and a variety of furniture. Vehicles including a 71 Pontiac Catalina, Ford, Chevy, and motorcycles with prices. Pets and babysitting services advertised, plus found dogs and wanted to buy trailers. Garage sale announced for Aug 6 and 7 at 1405 Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Court citation in Galveston for termination and adoption case
The Honorable Court of Domestic Relations in Galveston County orders the respondent to appear by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after twenty days from service to answer in the matter of William Edmond M and the infant Doe born April 28 1975. The suit 21938 seeks termination of the parent child relationship and appointment of a conservator with authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Domestic Relations
Galveston County
Court House
Galveston
Texas
William Edmond M
Afril
A.D
W.J. Beninati, JR
William Edmond Martin
Anna M. Dryer
Adoption Petition in Galveston County Suit
Public notice of a 1976 Galveston County domestic relations case, William Edmond Martin vs Anna M Dryer, infant Doe, seeking termination and adoption. Includes hearing date August 23 1976 in La Marque budget hearing notice, and thanks from Obie Bryant Gordon Jr family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Marque
Texas
Sjack Treaster
Obie Bryantt Gordon, Jr
Texas City
Galveston
Hitchcock
Rosenberg
Wharton
Houston
Obie B. Gordon
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Lawrence Peletier
Lawrence G. Pelletier
Florence
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Frank
Lenor Mendoza
A. J. Henderson
Mildred Henderson
Juanita Clifton
Vera Henderson
Gardner
San Francisco
Maudesta Darney
Los Angeles
Eddie Henderson Jr
Vernon Bradford
Michael Gardner
Donald Wayne
California
Virgil Henderson
David Parnell
B.G. ‘Pappy
Bond
Sheriff's Academy
Galvez Hotel
P&l
Smitty
Pill
Wate
Seagram’s V.O
Main ST
Scotland
Bacardi Rum
Gordon’s Gin
Bhukov
Taylor Fine
Pam Phelps
Yamaha
Gera Amanhna
Coppertone Refrigerator
Coppertone Range
Fresh Yard
Call
Malcolm Ignes
East Camp Circle
Sears
Noritake China
AKC
NORW
Eglan ‘Elkhounds
Champion
Petitree
Richard
LMHS
Grad
la Donna Albritton
la Marque Times
Oak Park
AKC Schnauzers
John
Red Dobberman
Dum Mare
FORD
DODGE
Pont. Catalena
Capehart
HONDA
Coleeye
Mary Ermis
City of la Marque
Director of Public Works Office
City Field Office
Edna Gladney
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