Maya Art Book Fascinates College of the Mainland Visitors
Mrs Villarreal, Fargo International Travel Agency owner, bought the art book Cien Obras Maestras in Mexico City and Acapulco. She hopes College of the Mainland students may enjoy it. Maya figurines are shown in full page color photos with a glossy paper. Max Winkler praises the book for its art focus and high print quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Mexico City
Mariana
Villarreal
Fargo Internation Travel Agency
Texas City
Fargo International Travel Agency
Galveston
Acapulco
Villarreals
Department of National Tourism
Winkler
College of the Mainland
Mexico
Margot Brothers Dairy founder veteran laid to rest
Margot, a member of the First Christian Church and American Legion Post of Texas City, served in World War I. Survived by two brothers Fred and Louis Margot Jr., two sisters Hanna Smith and Nora Westerlage, and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers named Henry Vauthier Norman Frost Sidney Clayton Dick Westerlage Ray Wheeler Hugh Threlkeld. Memorials suggested to the First Christian Church or a chosen charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
American Legion Post
Texas City
Fred Margot
la Marque
Louis Margot Jr
Galveston
Hanna Smith
Nora Westerlage
August
Louis
Margot
Margot Brothers
Lake Road
Gulf Freeway
Cedar Drive
Houston Drive
the Highlands
Nunez Construction Company
Henry Vauthier
Norman Frost
Sidney Clayton
Dick Westerlage
Ray Wheeler
Hugh Threlkeld
ACT Tests At GC For Galveston College Students
An ACT examination will be held at Galveston College on Thursday January 11. Registration is required in advance in room N142 with a $7.50 fee. The test begins 7:45 a.m. in room N226. Registration closes January 10, with a Jan 8-9 option for Spring students who must still take the January 11 test per Gene Moore.
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Galveston College
Gene Moore
TRT Powers takes lead in Cargo Handling and Terminals Center
Jerrold V. Powers senior engineer at AT TODD Research and Technical Division is assigned control of all work in the Cargo Handling and Terminals Center and will plan the fiscal year 73 work program for the Tug Barge Center. Powers lives in Friendswood with wife Elaine and their four children. The Levi Fry Choral Club plans Christmas carols at Jaycee Headquarters Texas City. The Texas City Jaycees seek donations for Operation Santa Claus and Toys may be delivered to the Texas City Fire Station for pickup. La Marque Youth Conference collects food and toys at 2000 Cedar Drive open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. College of the Mainland announces tryouts for A Company of Wayward Saints December 12 13 and 14 at 7 9 p.m. in COM Arena Theater directed by George Parks. Contact R Handy at 938 1211 ext. 226 for details. Mental Health Mental Retardation Center for Galveston County Board of Trustees meeting December 14 7 30 p.m. Red Cross Building 1124 24th Street with Dr. Robert Winn as speaker. All members urged to attend.
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Todd Research & Technical Division
TRT
Jerrold V. Powers
Powers
Friendswood
Elaine
la Marque
Cédar Drive
College of the Mainland
Wayward Saints
COM
Arena Theater
Fine Arts
George Parks
Handyat College of the Mainland
Mental Health
Galveston County
Red Cross
24Th Street
Galveston
Gerald L. Pratt
Todd Research and Technical Division
C.W. Hathway
Pratt
Michigan State University
Northwest University
Recent Changes In Social Security For Widows
Social Security district manager Samuel F. Ward Jr outlines 1973 increases for widows based on entitlement age. Benefits rise for those 62 to 65 and later, with some greater than 82 1/2 percent, while pre 62 entitlements see no change. No action is needed. increases appear on February 1973 checks. Independent note on dual citizenship at Point Roberts explains children born there may choose US or Canadian citizenship at 21.
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Samuel F. Ward Jr
Social Security Administration
Ward
Point Roberts
Washington
Port Roberts
Vancouver
United States
Canada
Local school and community holiday notices at a glance
Texas Elementary Principals Association members in Houston. Lake Road Elementary principal Fred Ferguson noted. L J Brown and spouse celebrate 44th anniversary at Holiday Inn. Annie Mae Butler of Barstow visits to spend holidays with family. Marie Wilbanks reports Louis Benson recovering after a car train accident at Baylor Hospital. Births and birthdays highlighted for Allen Vyvial Jones, To ups, and G. D. Ford, W. Farquhar. La Marque Junior High girls host Christmas caroling with Lois Shumate and Vera Gary. visits to principal Paul Arnold and aides William Noland, Robert Campbell. John Kvinta hosts Bank of the Mainland Christmas party. Sewing by Mrs. Robert Layton for Texas City Day Care Center stockings. Martha Sue Griffing marooned in Arlington. she attends TCU.
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Fred Ferguson
Lake Road
Texas Elementary Principals Association
Houston
L. J. Brown
Holiday Inn
Annie Mae Butler
Barstow
Calif
Willie Brown
Wade Hughes
Marie Wilbanks
Nice
Louis F. Benson
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Dave Ford
Col
W. W. Farquhar
Allen Vyvial
Toups
Lois Shumate
Vera’ Gary
la Marque Junior High School
Paul Arnold
William Noland
Robert Campbell
John Kvinta
Bank of the Mainland
Hayley seeks steady La Marque leadership and growth
Hayley, elected two years ago and a former Distinguished Service Award recipient, envisions La Marque remaining residential while inviting new subdivisions to sustain growth amid a leveled population. His civic drive stems from his father, a longtime La Marque leader. City Council accepts city manager Treaster’s resignation. SPCA shelter reports a missing Doberman Pinscher under medication after a cruelty case. call 559-2626 with information.
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Hayley
la Marque
Texas City
Galveston
Jack Treaster
Elizabeth Hill
SPCA
Animal Shelter
Poinsettia care guides reblooming and seasonal care
Agricultural notes explain how to force poinsettias to rebloom: withhold water after flowering, cool storage at 50 60 degrees, minimal watering, repotting in good soil, bright light after winter rest, wind exposure, and regular feeding. Keep night temps 60 62 degrees and day temps 70 75 degrees. Ensure complete darkness at night during the critical October period to trigger flowering.
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Max
Mainland
Agency
LA Marque ‘ Insurance
Texas
Santa
Houston Natural Gas Cail
Houston Natural Gas
ACT
Jack Ratcliffe
HAM
Supply Limited
Gus
Ave. N
Levi Fry Choral Club
Levi Fry
Jaycee
911
Oth
Texas City Jaycees
Robert Winn
Texas Department of Mental Health - Mental Retardation
Austin
Robert Layton
Texas City Day Care Center
Arlington
Martha Sue Griffing
TCU
Jimmy
Jerry
Jason
la Marque, Texas
Bayou
Texas Press Association
Anna Marie Black
Clara Pitts
Jerry Nucker
Society Editor
C. V.,rice
Mainland Area
March of Dimes
Rice
James G. R. Smith
Texas Youth Conference
The
Texas Law Enforcement and Youth Development Foundation
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