GOP Chairwoman Blasts Democrats Over McGovern Push
Barbara Nelson accused Galveston County Democrats of self serving distortions and hypocrisy after a Democratic meeting. She criticized State Sen. A R Schwartz for cynical calls to "sell" McGovern and blamed Democrats for inflation and Vietnam policy, predicting voters will see through their tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Barbara Nelson
Galveston County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ms. Nelson
A.R. Schwartz
Sell’ McGovern
Smith, Mutscher
Shearn Moody
Et al
Sharp
McGovern
Workshop for Unlicensed RN's in Galveston September
A week long workshop for unlicensed nurse graduates runs September 5 through 9 in Galveston at University of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Building Room 360. Sponsored by the Texas Nurses Association Licensure Qualification Project and District Six, it trains participants on standardized tests and practice questions for the State Board Examination while assessing strengths and weaknesses and boosting confidence. The program runs mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon with aim to improve test taking and reduce fear impacting scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch
9Th
Mechanic Aves
Texas
Texas Nurses Association
District Six
State Board
Millie Wooldridge
Community meeting schedule list across several groups
Community meetings fill a weekly schedule with sessions at homes and public halls. Notable organizers include Mrs Rose Howard Mrs Georgia M Williams Mrs Dorothy Solomon and Mrs Abe Gilford with events for Naomi Circle Bible Band Independent Union Colored Laborers and several Masonic and fraternal groups through Tuesday to Saturday including a September 13 Jericho event at Zion Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Rose Howard
C. English
Georgia M. Williams
Frank Eskridge
Progressive Baptist Church
Dorothy Solomon
Sarah Morris
Jericho
Masonic Hall
Inez Taylor
Independent Union Colored Laborers
LL. Winn
Faithful Youth
Sumpter Bell
Community Bible Club
Abe Gilford
Anderson St
Dan McGill
McGill
Carbide Park
SPCA to Open New Office Building in San Leon
The SPCA plans opening ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sept. 9 for a new SPCA office and shelter building in San Leon. The 14 by 48 foot converted trailer will house the shelter manager Elizabeth Hill and volunteers with a treatment room for animals. County and SPCA officials will speak, tours offered, and a general meeting will follow. The shelter is open Tues through Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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SPCA
Dickinson - San Leon Road
Prissy Missy winners announced by La Marque group
Three and four year old contenders earned top honors in the La Marque Jaycee-Ettes Prissy Missy contest on August 26. Stacy Pettit of Galveston won the Prissy Missy title and Marshall Glenn of Texas City was named Little Mister. First and second runners up and the 23 month old Little Mister winner are listed with their parents and addresses. A panel of four judges selected winners based on personality outfit and overall appearance. Local business supporters provided prizes and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee-Ettes
Prissy Missy
Stacy Pettit
Dena Rene Burrows
Melissa Kessler
Marshall Glenn
Little Mister
Bernie Harvey
Michael Reyes
la Marque Jaycee-Ettes
Galveston
Texas City
Stacy
Arlen Pettit
Ave
Richard Burrows
28Th St
Alta Loma
Wayne Kessler
Third Ave. North
David Glenn
Plantation Drive
Bernard Harvey
Pecan
la Marque
Tomas Reyes
Nichols
Dickinson
Akin’s
Benito’s
Blanchard’s Bakery
Knight’s Barber Shop
Leo’s Drive
Jay Arrington
la Marque Jaycees
Barbara Crow
Galveston Ball High School
Ruth Elgin
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Galveston County Memorial
Front Row
Charle Harris
Laura Ursin
Mary Anthony
Sara Jiminez
Peggy van Houten
Ann Lockett
Mary Jo
Trahan
Linda Jackson
Ida Dyer
Selma Hughes
Doris Sanderford
Lola Kneip
Edna Hosea
Roberta Warden
Jo Ann Kimball
Lorraine Lambert
Della Robinson
Christine Anderson
Billye Morris
Joyce Ferrell
Jane Copeland
Patricia Jones
Pamela van Horn
Billie Moore
Nelson
Crats
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Greater la Marque
Af&am
Anita
Ezra Collins
Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church
D. N. Benford
J. Lusk
Mainland Dressmakers Club
Frank Eskridge Jr
Clyde Bruton
Faith Chapter
OES
Washington St
B. McHenry
T. C. Mays
Mays
Elijah Mays
Andrew Wilson
Earnest Williams
Roy Pine
Raymond McAdams
L. H. Williams
J. W. Lightfoot
al Sturm
Bermuda
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