Urban 4 H Youth Development Project Expands in Galveston
Almost 300 area youths aged nine to 19 participate in the Urban 4 H Development Project in Galveston County. The Tex as Agricultural Extension Service and Galveston County Commissioners' Court run the program with Moody Foundation funding. Thirty one volunteer leaders received training to guide projects in clothing, nutrition, arts and crafts, terrarium gardening, home improvement and other activities.
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Galveston County
Texas
Agricultural Extension Service
Moody Foundation
Galveston
Texas City
Galveston County Extension Service
A&m University Maritime Academy
Galveston Kiwanis Club
County Adult Leaders Association
Neighborhood Youth Corp
Barbara Sharp County
Local Christmas Visits and Wedding Noted in La Marque Area
Families from Dallas and Birmingham gathered in La Marque for holiday celebrations and a December wedding between Midge Casey and Kenney Harrell. The Berry High School Band performed at the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston with honorary member Shirley McCree joining as part of the event. Community outreach included recruiting volunteers through agencies and clubs with Barbara Sharp coordinating 4-H extension efforts.
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Virgil Cc
Pits
Dallas
Capt
Eddie B
Lal Puente
Calif
Claudia
Taylor
Lufkin
Robbie Smithhart
Caseys
C, Casey
C. W
Charlotte
N, C
Mildred Smeeks
C. W. Casey
Revenswood
la Marque
Midge Casey
Kenney Harrell
Kenneth Kemp JR
Geraldine
Kevin
Birmingham
Ala
Kenneth B. Kemp
Delmar Drive
Kenneth Jr
Insurance Company of North America
INA
Berry High School
Lonnie Pollard
Ellis Payne
Astrodome
Houston
Shirley McCree
Royce McCree
Realtors Hear on Human Relations in Selling
The local board will be represented by Vincent Schmitt George Stercovich Brenda Ferguson and Mrs Lease at a session on human relations in selling. A Friday January 12 all day sales conference draws considerable local interest and is open to all attendees. TAR wives joining the Waco meetings anticipate events including a historic home tour and fashion show. The session ends at noon Saturday January 13 with new TAR directors and TAR president for 1973 Ruben Schaeffer of El Paso being sworn in.
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Lease
Vincent Schmitt
George Stercovich
Brenda Ferguson
TAR
Waco
Ruben Schaeffer
el Paso
The
Texas Property Exchangers
Planting Bare Root and Container Grown Plants
Instructions from Preston E Poole on preparing holes for bare root and container grown plants. Describe selecting planting depth, widening the hole, removing damaged roots, backfilling, watering, and using a 1 1 soil mix with organic matter.
The High Cs of Retirement? Ned Linegar Speaks
Ned Linegar, regional representative for the American Association of Retired Persons and the National Retired Teachers Association, discusses longer life spans and retirement considerations on March 14 in Rosenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Linegar
American Association of Retired Persons
National Retired Teachers Association
Moody Foundation funds Texas crime squad and other grants
The Moody Foundation approved six Texas grants including continuation of the regional crime squad to cut red tape and coordinate agencies. Other awards include 50000 to Galveston County Cultural Arts Council, 4458 to TDH welfare volunteers program, 12500 for Texas Rangers Museum facilities, 100000 to United Negro College Fund, and 100000 to preserve 450 acres by Armand Bayou Committee.
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Moody Foundation
Kline
Texas
Galveston County Cultural Arts Council
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Austin
Texas Rangers Museum
Falfurrias
United Negro College Fund
Armand Bayou
Harris County
Sea Captain’s Retirement Sparks Golf Plans
Capt Harold S Egerer longtime master of the SS Texas chemical tanker between Texas City and Richmond California for Union Carbide has retired after 16 years at sea He began in petrochemical transport in its early days noting milestones He hails from Hermose Beach California recalling work on a gambling ship off San Pedro Catalina and time with Standard Oil of California Hendy International in 1939 He recounts wartime service as chief officer and master in the Pacific and Persian Gulf aboard various tankers.
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Harold S. Egerer
Texas
Texas City
Richmond
Calif
Union Carbide
Petro-L Chemical Transportation
Egerer
Hermose Beach
San Pedro
Catalina
Standard Oil Company of California
Hendy International Company
Pacific
Persian Gulf
Freezing meals saves time and money for busy households
Consumers advice covers double recipes, plan two to three months freezer storage, heat or cook later, undercook vegetables, finish cooking on reheating, add toppings then. Quick cooling and moisture proof containers extend freshness and safety, with zero degree or below storage.
Two Supervisory Promotions At AMOCO Texas City
AMOCO Texas City refinery announces promotions for two supervisors. William L. Break becomes process superintendent over No. 3 pipe still and coking units. Cly L. Hicks is promoted to shift foreman in the west plant division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Oil Company
Texas City
L. V. Durland
William L. Break
Cly L. Hicks
Break
Cape Girardeau (Mo
American Oil
el Dorado
Ark
Lettuce Supply Relies Heavily on Western States
About 90 percent of the lettuce supply comes from California, Arizona and Texas, highlighting regional dependence for fresh greens.
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California
Arizona
Texas
Local Subscription Rates in Galveston County
Published weekly in La Marque Texas the paper notes subscription options by mail to Box 158. Rates are 4.80 dollars per year in Galveston County and 5.50 dollars per year outside Galveston County.
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la Marque
Texas
Galveston County
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College of Mainland
Texas City Community Center
Realtors
King Size Wallet
Dickinson
Seabrook
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
Discount Centers
Our
Home Service
Jack Ratcliffe
By Preston E. Poole
Wa Seu
Electrin Light & Power Company
Moody
Consumers’ Corner
Amazon
Capt. Egerer
Hawaii
Palm Spring
Tye
Texan
Bill Sutter
Paul Ammon
Earl Jones
Egeret
AMOCO
Ameri
Sass Break
Missouri School of Mines
Hicks
Americiican Oil
Arcame
Ines
Abe Hicks
Groveton
Wm. L. Break
Oly L. Hicks
Santa Claus
Alabama - Coushatta
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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