Neighborhood Center Helps Families To Have Merry Xmas
The La Marque Neighborhood Center assists low income families with Christmas through Operation Santa Claus. Boxes of food are prepared for distribution, can goods are donated by area schools, and gifts are provided by a local store. Churches and clubs refer families and provide housing, meals, and toys for needy children. Senior Citizens shared a Friday banquet in Dickinson hosted by the Dickinson Community Club.
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la Marque
United Methodist Church
Cleary Lake City
Jolly Social Club
Robert C. Hall
Bunyan Ross
Trinity Lutheran Church
la Marque and
Hitchcock Independent School District
Dickinson
Faith United Methodist Church
Mrs Hall Hosts Lydia Dorcus Circle Christmas Meeting
The Lydia Dorcus Circle met at Mrs Effie Mae Halls home on December 17 for its regular business meeting and Christmas party. Seventeen members attended with devotional by Mrs Hubert Ferguson titled The Greatest Gift followed by Second Corinthians Chapter 3 study taught by Mrs Francis Watson. Members shared testimonies of thanksgiving, gifts were sent to two missionaries and two honorary members, year books distributed, and spiced tea with Christmas cookies served.
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Lydia Dorcus
Effie Mae Hall
Hubert Ferguson
Francis Watson
Lydia Corcus
Two Alabama Couple Weds At First United Methodist
Barbara Lynn Mayes and George David Shields Jr exchanged marriage vows at First United Methodist Church with double ring ceremony. Attendants included family from Huntsville, Houston, Galveston, and Texas City. The bride wore a white organza gown. reception followed at Holiday Inn in Texas City. couple to reside in Clear Lake City after wedding trip to Acapulco.
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Barbara Lynn Mayes
George David Shields Jr
First United Methodist Church
Lamar S. Clark
Jerry Atwood
Louise Macey
Huntsville
Alabama
James Gorman Mayes
Houston Drive South
la Marque
George David Shields
Texas City
Holiday Inn
Texas
Sandra Vaughn
Beaumont
Joy Cogburn
League, City
Kathy, Matula
San Antonio
Doris Matula
San Marcos
Phillis Bunner
Houston
Rosie Gonzalez
Shelly Tholcken
Galveston
Kay Stevenson
Marsha Platt
Virginia Matula
Anna Powell
la Vermadm
Homer. Schott
Jim Mayes
Wayne West
Smithfield
Bert Hartman
Steve Macey
Ala
Acapulco
la Marque High School
Southwestern Business University
Zeta Beth Tau Little Sisters
Lamar University
General Electric Company
Manned Spacecraft Center
Texas City High School
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
King’s Park
Clear Lake City
Rho Alpha Group Plans Holiday Activities and Meeting
Rho Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Gladys Rogers home with 15 members. Reports covered correspondence, treasurer's notes, and a Holiday Bazaar continuation through year end. A Christmas basket and tree gifts were delivered to a needy family. Members will support January March of Dimes activities chaired by Rita Bratsen. The children's Christmas party occurred December 16 at Nessler Center with Santa Claus.
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Rho Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Gladys Rogers
Linda Criss
Rita Bratsen
Patsy Goolsby
Rhe Alpha
Bratsen
Texas City
Nessler Center
Santa Claus
Susan Hoke
Theostess
Editor's Quote Book Line Sparks Reflection
Quote from John H. Patterson proclaims the depth of self mastery over outpacing others. The saying echoes timeless wisdom on inner strength and personal discipline for readers seeking self improvement.
Nine Table Mitchell movement results at Nessler Center
John Quinn announced North-South winners in the recent Nessler Center event. First place went to Mrs. J D Clyde and Mrs. J D Engman of Texas City, with Mrs. Lloyd Barker and Mrs. Steve Cowan of Galveston in second, and Carl Parkinson of Clear Creek with Darwin Campbell of Galveston in fourth. East-West winners were led by Mrs. E J Chionsini and Mrs. Marcus Junemann of La Marque, followed by Dudley Peterson and partners of Galveston in second.
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Mitchell
Nessler Center
John Quinn
J.D. Clyde
J. D. Engman
Texas City
Lloyd Barker
Steve Cowan
Galveston
Carl Parkinson
Clear Creek
John Smith
Darwin Campbell
E. J. Chionsini
Marcus Junemann
la Marque
Dudley Peterson
J. W. Pendelton
Dickinson
Frank Weis
Mrs Gamble Hosts Secret Pals Society Christmas Party
Mrs. Mary Gamble hosted the Secret Pals Society Christmas party on Dec. 11. Members revealed their secret pals and named 1973 picks. Santa role went to Mrs. Dorothy Clark. New member Mrs. Margaret Garrett joined as 26 members enjoyed music and refreshments, with canned goods donated for a needy family box.
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Mary Gamble
Secret Pals Society
Santa
Dorothy Clark
Margaret Garrett
Ammons Host TC Art League Meet in Texas City
Dr and Mrs E M Ammons entertained Texas City Art League members at their home in Texas City. Thirty five attendees viewed acrylic painting demonstration by A L Richard of Galveston who serves as Christmastime party chairman. Richard and Mrs Ammons received an appreciation gift and members exchanged gifts after touring the gallery and studio.
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E. M. Ammons
Texas City Art League
Texas City
A. L. Richard
Galveston
Dolly Anizan
Roberta Swann
Annie Pearl Treaccar
Catherine M. Bagby
Willie Dee Crist
Richard
Jolly Social Club Holiday Ball at Monsanto Club
The Jolly Social Club closed its year with a holiday ball at Monsanto Club Winston. Band provided music as members and guests enjoyed decorations, food, and favors. Mrs. Robert C. Hall was honored along with officers, and gifts given for service. Mrs. Wade Hughes chaired the event and will announce details for next year’s meeting.
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Jolly Social Club
Monsanto Club
Winston Band
Robert C. Hall
Wade Hughes
Hall
Norvell Jewel Court Christmas Party Plans
The Norvell Jewel Juvenile Court No. 68 schedules a Christmas party at Community Action Buying Club Center 1601 Nashby from 5 to 9 30 p m on 27. Matron Mrs J Davis and assistant matron Mrs M L Devereaux will host. Members will exchange gifts sing carols and a monthly spin plan starts January 6 at 4 p m at the Masonic Hall with ages 10 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norvell Jewel
Community Action Buying
Nashby
J. Davis
M. L. Devereaux
Joseph Mal
Masonic Hall
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