Mustangs Press Club Assembly Focuses on Education and Activities
Ninth grade students heard from La Marque employment manager Ed Welke about two years of college and engineering university entry, linking schooling to job prospects. The LMJHS press club held an initiation with newspaper outfits, quizzes, and prizes, and set the Valentine coronation dance for February 12 in the gym.
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Linda Barras
Patty Bruce
Acts
Noland
Ed Welke
la Marque
Carbide
Welke
Louisiana
Mustangs
LMJHS
Blocker
Umjhs Press Club
Lamar PTA Meeting Focuses on Founders Day Science Fair
The Lamar Elementary PTA meets Monday February 14 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Founder’s Day devotional precedes a Science Fair open to all students with judging in three grade categories. Last year’s first place science fair entries include Rust by Teri Lockhart Insect Eating Plants by Preston Calvert and Electro magnetic by Mark Tholen.
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Lamar Elementary Pta
Teri Lockhart
Eckert to Speak at Local Junior High PTA Meet
H K Eckert president of the Galveston County Junior College board will address the La Marque Junior High PTA on Tuesday February 15 at 730 pm in the cafetorium. An executive board meeting is set for Thursday February 10 at 11 am in principal James Salyer’s office. officers are urged to attend to appoint a nominating committee for next year.
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H. K. Eckert
Galveston County Junior College Board of Trustees
la Marque Junior High Pta
Gilbert Rogers
James Salyer
Highlands Sixth Graders Present Midnight in the Library
Highlands Elementary staged an action play Friday February 4 featuring Norma Gremillion’s sixth grade class. The ensemble presented adventures of books with characters such as announcer Mark Baker and guide book Barbara McIntosh along with numerous themed volumes and a mystery book.
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General Assembly
Norma Gremillion
Mark Baker
Barbara McIntosh
Chris English
David Warren
Sharon Quilter
Peyton Schapper
Thomas Casal
Robert Oldham
Fred Williams
Linda Hanson
Janet Fuller
Sharon Doherty
Debra Pitt
Kerry Tagle
Robert Ginsburg
Bruce Williams
Luther Willis
Donna Lucas
Vaughn Hinson
Cards Set For Friday At Galco Card Night
Galco members and guests are invited to an evening of card games Friday starting at 7 45 p m Mrs T C Mc Af ee of La Marque and Clarence Berg of Texas City were last Friday's winners.
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Galeco
T. C. McAfee
la Marque
Clarence Berg
Texas City
Week of February 14 1966 School Lunch Menu
The menu for the week lists daily choices including chicken fried steak, Swiss steak, liver smothered, fried fish, and assorted entrees. Each day features sides such as vegetables, breads, desserts, and milk, with Valentine candy noted Monday.
Highlands PTA Nominates Slate for 1966-67
Highlands PTA presented a proposed officer slate for 1966-67: C. W. Hathway president, Mrs. George H. Freeborn first vice president, Mrs. Paul Siems second vice president, Mrs. H. L. Koester third vice president, Mrs. C. M. Gremillion secretary, and Mrs. B. F. Britton treasurer. Girl scout troop 156 performed with a skit on scout laws. Attendance prizes went to Mrs. Joe Pendleton and a second-place tie to Mrs. Guy Wilkinson and Mrs. Jerald Pratt. Valentine themed refreshments were served in the cafeteria.
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Highlands Pta
C. W. Hathway
George H. Freeborn
Paul Siems
H. L. Koester
C. M. Gremillion
B. F. Britton
Joe Pendleton
Guy Wilkinson
Jerald Pratt
La Marque PTA to Sponsor School Variety Show
La Marque High School PTA will sponsor a variety show at the high school auditorium on February 26. Proceeds go to the PTA Scholarship Fund. Mrs. W C Hill chairs the event and says students will audition for parts. preselling tickets earns students a percentage of ticket price.
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la Marque High School
PTA
W. C. Hill
Two area men accused in Hick's Sta robbery spree
Augustine Romeriz and Jack Roten robbed Hick's Friendly Conoco at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, taking $140.68. They then hit H L Brock's station on the Gulf Freeway for about $200 before leading officers to Mary's Cafe in Dickinson where they were arrested. Both men were jailed in Galveston County without bond.
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Hick
Conoco
H. L. Brock
League City
Gulf Freeway
Mary’s
Dickinson
Augustine Romeriz
Jack Roten
Galveston County
Teen Tattle at MOD Club Highlights Dance and Drive
Sue Hartley reports a lively MOD Club night with 135 sign ins and a successful street solicitation raising 141.85. The Lynns band surprised members with live music, and plans for a Sweetheart Dance are announced for this month. Members listed include Linda Belle Rose Mary Valusak Debbie Foster Dorothy Cain Connie Hardy Glenn Lombie Jerry Tullos Richard Romano Mike Sheppard and Edward Taylor.
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Mod Street
Linda Belle
Rose Mary Valusek
Debbie Foster
Dorothy Cain
Connie Hardy
Glenn Lombie
Jerry Tullos
Richard Romano
Mike Sheppard
Edward Taylor
Marcus Junemann
the Lynns
Third Grade Highlands presents The Year on Parade play
Highlands Elementary School third graders performed The Year on Parade on Friday January 29 with a cast led by Donna Merchant Pat Oliver and Onette Matthews. Students wore costumes such as Snowman Elf Father Time and Easter Bunny and used rhymes and songs to mark birthdays holidays and seasons.
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Pat Oliver
Onette Matthews
Kenneth Davenport
George Bostick
Elf
Terry Schrull
Ricky Beach
Shamrocks
Henry Everling
Paul Coopers
Donna Merchant
Lesle Reston
Linda Smith
Randy Hogue
Dewana Matthews
Betty Mata
Eddie Kelly
Barry Brouillard
Paul Gonzales
Nancy Vid- Daisy
Lynette Harris
Walter Crowder
Terri Wilkerson
Martha Boswell
Sharon Harkreader
Santa
Paul Golme Zales
Melinda Bufkin
Mary Kathryn Selzer
Keith Meehl
Career Day Highlights at La Marque Junior High
Eighth grade students at La Marque Junior High prepared for high school by exploring careers. A Career Time featured thirteen vocational groups with consultants sharing real-world experiences and answering student questions.
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la Marque Jr. High
la Marque
Westlawn PTA to Hear Realtor Talk on House Hunting
Mary K. Teague of V. J. Schmitt in Texas City will speak at the Westlawn PTA meeting Monday February 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Her talk titled What to Look for in Houses will cover practical guidance for prospective buyers.
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Mary K. Teague
V. J. Schmitt
Texas City
Westlawn Pta
Mystery Explosion Shakes Texas City Area
Reports of a window rattling ground tremor in the La Marque Texas City area around 5 p.m. Wednesday drew rapid speculation of sonic booms, later contradicted by Denver seismograph readings showing a minor quake. Public opinion split, with locals debating the cause.
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la Marque- Texas City
Denver
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Vicky Lucas
Debra Earls
Colleen Bauder
Judy Evans
Debbie Derrough
Elizabeth Black
Santa Claus
Miss Wyatt
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Mary Beckhusen
la Marque Times
Linda Bottoms
Daily Sun
Valentine
Effie Mae Hall
Preston Calvert and
Mark Tholen
Eckert
Lena Carver
Jay Salyer
Uncle Sam
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Gene Pittman
Highlands
Highlands Elementary
Snowcrest
Galveston
Galco
Postoffice
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Acmi Shoes
High School
Hick’s Sta
Teen Tattle
Sue Hartley
Paul Bedard
Barbara Powell
MOD Drive
Herb Smith
Jean Wiley
Sharon Wolbe
Lucille Craddock
Gle Ann Cole
E. D. Vice
A. W. Radle
David Ford
Weldon Kolb
Eileen Bratsen
Eugene McDonald
Ed Mabry
John Nolte
Ray Wall
J. E. Saxon
Bary Meaharg
Tom Beasley
C. H. Lacky
Allan Bailey
LA Marque Junior High School
Billie Vice
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