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Newspaper

La Marque Times

Location

La Marque, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

2

Some Birds May Face Extinction Warns Weed N Wish Speaker

Dr Charles Hall of Galveston warned Weed N Wish Garden Club members that certain bird species may become extinct due to crops and lawn insecticides. The group will use $1,500 from the Christmas in the Pines tour to restore the Railroad Museum and Garden Center. A Hilltop Herb Farm trip is planned for March 18 with a $4 tour and luncheon, leaving 8:30 a.m. from the Presbyterian Church. reservations due by March 11.

Charles Hall Galveston Weed 'N Wish Garden Club Dickinson Hall Galveston County John Quirein Weed ‘N Wish Corporation Jerry W. Gunn Hilltop Herb Farm Presbyterian Church Gunn Quirein Railroad Museum Garden Center Frank Bryant Rod Bass J. H. Keast John Spencer Harold D. Bonowits Harry Jaworski Freddy Wade Paul E. Miller James H. Williams Bragg Edward Goderick Ash Court Bayou Chateau Bonowits Robert Bell F. A. Butler James L. Clont

Couple Pledges Seamless Peace at Queen of Peace Church

Gayle Ann Cochran married Ted L. Johnson in a formal ceremony February 20 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev Wayne Elkins officiating. The bride, daughter of Violet Cochran, wore a magnifi gown. groom son of T R Johnson of Ohio, studied at University of Houston, works in Monsanto PR. After a Memphis trip, they will live in Texas City.

Gayle Ann Cochran Ted L. Johnson Queen of Peace Catholic Church Wayne Elkins J.C. Mahan Violet Cochran Melody Drive Ball High School Galveston T. R. Johnson Fairborn Ohio Fairborn High School University of Houston Monsanto Company Oscar G. Cochran Nessler Recreation Center Texas City John Hutchison Jr C. G. Freitag E. M. Barber Robert Brooks F. L. Krepser Iil Memphis Tennessee

Birth of Kimberly Deona Wheeler in Galveston County

Kimberly Deona Wheeler was born January 24 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Terry Wheeler. The infant weighed 9 lbs 5 oz, with grandparents M B Wheeler, Carl Gibson of La Marque, M R Milstead of Alta Loma and great grandparents W B Wheeler, Blanch Hughes and W C Hughes. Father is a Walgreens grill manager in Galveston.

Kimberly Deona Wheeler Terry Wheeler Laurel Galveston County Memorial Hospital M. B. Wheeler Carl Gibson la Marque M. R. Milstead Alta Loma W. B. Wheeler Blanch Hughes Galveston W. C. Hughes Houston St Mary’s Hospital Lloyd C, Aldis Charles D, McBee C. F. Hirschfield Charles Mercer Libby Montana Walgreen’s

Wendi Kay Jones Born to H E Jones Jr Family

A daughter named Wendi Kay was born February 14 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Parents are Mrs H E Jones Jr of 2707 Main and Mrs H E Jones Sr of Jacksonville Arkansas. Welcomed home by Patricia Ann and Julia Gail. Father serving with the US Navy in Galveston.

Wendi Kay H, E. Jones Jr Main Galveston County Memorial Hospital H, E, Jones Sr Jacksonville Arkansas Catherine Boyd Millington Tennessee Patricia Ann Julia Gail US Navy Galveston

Beavers Welcome Daughter Shasta Renee Born at Home

Mr and Mrs DanC Beavers announce the arrival of their first child a daughter named Shasta Renee born at 809 1/2 Shady Lane. The birth marks a joyful addition to the family with relatives and neighbors sharing in the happiness.

Danc. Beavers Shady Lane Shasta Renee

Navy couple welcomes son in Galveston County

Mr and Mrs E Navy of 314 Sparrow Way announce the birth of son Kary Mich ael on February 13 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital. He weighs 7 lbs 1 1/2 oz. Grandparents are Mrs Agatha Randle and Mrs Viola Navy of Beaumont. Father works at Public Health Hospital in Galveston. At home to greet the baby are Gary age 6 and Ernest age 1.

E. Navy Sparrow Way Kary Michael Galveston County Memorial Hospital Agatha Randle Viola Navy Beaumont Public Health Galveston Gary Ernest

No Carolina Couple Visits L M Parents

Sgt Charles L Bell and wife Rose Marie Bell of North Carolina spent a weekend with his parents Elmo Bell Sr and family and Melvin Smith Sr and family. Their son Airman Lathaniel D Bell celebrated his 22nd birthday while home on 15 day leave after technical training at Sheppard AFB. He will then head to Phoenix Arizona for an 18 month assignment.

Charles L. Bell Rose Marie Bell North Carolina Elmo Bell Melvin Smith Set Bell Lathaniel D. Bell Bells Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Phoenix Arizona

45 From LM Are Named to CoM President's List

Forty five La Marque students are among 154 College of the Mainland recipients named to the President's List for the fall semester. The list includes Lisa Ayler Jim Booker Mrs Joyce Brown Marion Cook Deborah Danner Mrs Rose Marie Darling Eirwin Carney Mrs Mary Dobbs John Dupla Christie Ferrino Stuart Foster Mrs Janie Gimenez William R. Hancock Jr August Hirsch Debbie K. Hutto Carodyne Holliday Stan Irish L. C. Jones Jr Mrs Betty Kaufman Bill Kinzer Melinda Lindsay Earnestine Mahoney Thomas Mitchell Mrs Phyllis Moore Cynthia Moreno Sharon Mounse Melvin Nelson Mrs Robbie Norris Mrs Mary Palmer Mrs Gail Partain Mrs Sherron Plant Alfredo Ramirez Mrs Olga Ramirez Sue Richardson Ron Robich eaux Bruce Sandlin John Rosendahl Mrs Edith Schrull Mrs Victoria Smith Andresse Solis Michael Stanley Billy Thornton Mrs Dorothy Wall Terry Wheeler Mrs Carole Wiltrout. The President's List recognizes students who have shown outstanding progress in their studies during the semester regardless of absolute achievement.

College of the Mainland la Marque Lisa Ayler Jim Booker Joyce Brown Marion Cook Deborah Danner Rose Marie Darling Eirwin Carney Mary Dobbs John Dupla Christie Ferrino Stuart Foster Janie Gimenez William R. Hancock Jr August Hirsch Debbie K. Hutto Carodyne Holliday Stan Irish L. C. Jones Jr Betty Kaufman Bill Kinzer Melinda Lindsay Earnestine Mahoney Thomas Mitchell Phyllis Moore Cynthia Moreno Sharon Mounse Melvin Nelson Robbie Norris Mary Palmer Gail Partain Sherron Plant Alfredo Ramirez Olga Ramirez Sue Richardson Ron Robicheaux Bruce Sandlin John Rosendahl Edith Schrull Victoria Smith Andresse Solis Michael Stanley Billy Thornton Dorothy Wall Terry Wheeler Carole Wiltrout Lst

Bellamys Visit Famous Gardens On Anniversary Trip

Mr and Mrs Glen L. Bellamy of 725 North Auburn Road visited Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island between Lafayette and New Iberia Louisiana during their 25th wedding anniversary trip on Saturday February 13. The gardens feature twenty acres of woodland a tropical paradise with Oriental and Spanish garden areas rose and camellia houses greenhouses and tropical pools linked by woodland paths. The site is described as an enchanting experience in the tradition of English gardening.

Glen L. Bellamy North Auburn Road Rip van Winkle Gardens Jefferson Island Lafayette New Iberia Louisiana

School Lunch Menu Week of March 1 1971

Weekly lunch offerings for elementary and secondary levels with daily options including chicken, liver, pizza, dumplings, seafood cakes, and beef dishes. Milk accompanies all meals. assorted sides include salads, beans, vegetables, desserts, and bread. Also notes student pledge at Galveston College ceremony February 21 with Phi Theta Kappa member David Cappolino and speaker Dr Millard Faught.

David Cappolino Carl A. Cappolino Houston Galveston College Holiday Inn Millard Faught

Strieber Describes Air Pollution Types for Local Group

Preceptor Alpha Jeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Gloria Taber home with 13 members. Guest speaker Don Strieber Project Chief of Air Control discussed air pollutants and sampling methods and urged citizens to stay informed and call 945-2171 with concerns. The chapter plans year end contributions and Space Area Convention participation in Galveston on Oct 15.

Alpha Jeta Beta Sigma Phi Gloria Taber Black Oak Don Strieber Air Control Strieber Air Control Office Margie Grady Texas Galveston Beta Sigma Phi Galveston Joyce Schiechte Texas City Day Nursery Schlechte

Birthday party honors Mrs Butler at 118 Brown Street

Mrs Etta Butler of 118 Brown Street was honored last Saturday with a birthday party hosted by her son Thomas Hudson and family in Houston. Co hostesses included Brenda, Anthony and Bobby Hudson and Mr and Mrs Carpenter of League City. About 20 guests enjoyed cake and light refreshments.

Etta Butler Brown Street Thomas Hudson Houston Brenda Anthony Bobby Hudson

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