Bay Meadow Subdivision Planned in La Marque
Rosewill Construction Co to build Bay Meadow, about 100 single family homes on 30 acres in La Marque's Rosewood Addition off Virginia Dr. The $3 million project, near Texas Ave, begins February with model homes ready by June. Homes 1500-1600 sq ft, 3-4 bedrooms, two baths, two-car garage, priced $25k-$32.5k. Financing by First Mortgage Corp.
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la Marque
Rosewill Construction Co
Bay Meadow
G.V. Eriksson
Galveston County
Rosewood Addition
Virginia Dr
Westward Dr
Raymond Ave
Texas Ave
Gulf Freeway
Jules Rosebaum
First Mortage Corporation of
Houston
Rosenbaum
Valentine’s Day origins tied to festivals and Saint Valentine
The piece traces Valentine’s Day roots to Lupercalia and Roman customs. It notes Februato Juno and Pan, explains matchmaking games with cards, and recounts the legend of Saint Valentine aiding Christians and restoring a jailed girl’s sight before his execution on February 14.
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Lupercus
Juno
Pan
St. Valentine
Valentine
Caludius
Palatine Hill
Valentinus
Roman Empire
Lupercalia
WACKERS 6 Grand opening and Valentine lore notes
The article describes Wackers 6 store remodeling with self service fixtures and air conditioning, plus remarks from 24 managers across four states. It notes St Valentine history, cards and valentines evolution, then outlines the grand opening events including door prizes up to 25 dollars, a Brother Zig Zag sewing machine giveaway at 3 p.m. Saturday Feb 17, and store manager Joe Shipman inviting customers to visit.
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la Marque
Carol
Susan
Lamar Drive
Four State
la Marque Area
Joe Shipman
Local social notes mark anniversaries and birthdays
A string of social items from La Marque and Houston lists 26th wedding anniversary for Francis J. Zeringue Sr and his wife at Windmill Dinner Theatre, birthdays for Lori Junemann and Leon MeMillan, and upcoming anniversaries for T Pennington, N J Frost, and Lester. Also noted are high school All-Region Band selections, regional orchestra members, and attendance plans for Denis Kidwell and others at a Texas Music Educators Association event in San Antonio. References to hospital and funeral visits follow, ending with a Valentine greeting.
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Francis J. Zeringue SR
Windmill Dinner Theatre
Houston
Dean Osborne
H. G. Splawn
la Marque
Darrell Royal
Ralph D. Budy
Denis Kidwell
Wayne Bahr
Michael Coss
George Megress
John Praves
Barbara Ratzel
Nancy Olsen
Ellen Lessa
Suh Dunten
Jackie Jones
Terri McWhorter
Tom Bennet
Wayne Doyle
T, Pennington
N.J, Frost
Mary William Lester
Minnie L
Linscomb
Orange Willrich JR
Annie Willrich
Rosevelt Woods
Jonnie Willrich
Compton
Calif
E. P. Mitchell
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
Edna Williams
Emmit Harris
St. Mary's Hospital
Vastine Taylor
Roy, Taylor SR
Clear Lake Hospital
Citizens State Bank Promotes Four Officers in Dickinson
The Citizens State Bank board promotes four officers to senior posts: Mary E. Klotz Ara Rule Kath erne Phelps to assistant vice presidents and Adelle Roberts to assistant cashier. Klotz started as secretary in 1947 and became assistant cashier in 1969. Rule joined 1963 and led bookkeeping from 1968. Phelps joined 1969 as head of the Note Department and advanced to assistant cashier in May 1969. Roberts joined 1970 as Note Teller. All four hold Dickinson League City La Marque ties and multiple banking and civic memberships.
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Citizens State Bank
Dickinson
Mary E. Klotz
Ara Rule
Katherne Phelps
Adelle Roberts
Mary Klotz
Citizens Staff
Shrine of True Cross Alter Society
Dickinson Country Club
Dickinson Chamber of Commerce
American Institute of Banking
League City
Citizens
American Business Womens Association
AIB
la Marque
la Marque Pta
Ladies Missionary Group
First Christians Church
W. G. Hall
W. G. Halli
Blackfriar Theatre to stage Disney and the Witches
The Guild of Dickinson High School presents Disney and the Witches at 7 30 nightly on February 8 9 and 10 All seats cost 1 Suzanne Prevenzano directs the second production of the year and leads the cast and crew through a bold staged revival.
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Blackfriar Theatre ‘Guild of Dickinson High School
Suzanne Prevenzano
La Marque Jaycee-Ettes Thank Local Press for Woman of the Year
The La Marque Jaycee-Ettes express gratitude for coverage of their annual Woman of the Year award and reception. Honoree Mrs. Weldon Kolb is praised for notable achievements across multiple fields.
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The
la Marque Jaycee- Ettes
Weldon Kolb
la Marque Jaycee-Ettes
Burglary Report At Euston Automotive And La Marque Honda Shop
Last Sunday burglary at Euston Automotive on Highway Three. Four speed transmission valued at 175 dollars stolen after forced front east door entry. Sgt Larry Crow investigated. La Marque Honda Shop at 2104 Cedar Drive also burglarized by breaking southwest window. Two motorcycle tires valued 29.95 each stolen. Investigation by Patrolman Cavid Bookout and Sgt Julius Campbell.
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Euston Automotive
Highway Three
Larry Crow
Cedar Drive
Cavid Bookout
Julius Campbell
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Pasadena
Galveston
Moody
Texas
United Negro College Fund
Edinburg
Kingsville
Brownsville
Office of Education
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
University of Texas’ Marine Biomedical Institute
United States
Moody Foundation
W. L. Moody Jr
Wackers
Rome
Porto Valentim
Porto del Popolo
St. Praxedes
Terni
John Brand
England
America
Granpaw
Junemann Insurance Agency
Laurel
Theatre Guild
Isis Assoc
Mainland
Agency
Realtor
Insurance
Fire Department
Debbie Willard
Glorenne Tagle
Hazel Willard
Cathy Willard
Yvonne Klyng
Marcie Doolittle
Connie Marshal
de la Marque
la Marque, Texas
Texas Press Association
Orlando Blackburn
R.J. Grimes, JR
Madelyn Ludlow
Anna Marie Black
Clara Pitts
Jerry Nucker
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