Simmonds Appointed SPCA President San Leon
Frank Drayton of Webster resigns as president of the Galveston County NASA Area SPCA after transfer to Seattle. Vice president Richard C. Simmonds, USAF, appointed to fill unexpired term. Simmonds linked to NASA Manned Spacecraft Center and Apollo 17 mice experiment. Civil notices of historical dates follow.
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SPCA
Drayton
Frank A. Drayton
Galveston County
NASA
USAF
Richard C
Dick) Simmonds
Simmonds
Manned Spacecraft Center
To the Editor Dear Sir
A brief reader letter addressed to the editor opening with salutation Dear Sir and signaling an opinion or concern intended for publication.
Galveston Stroke Club thanks community for drive aid
The Galveston Stroke Club expresses gratitude to Galveston County residents for clothing and toy donations for the Retarded Children at Richmond State School. The club credits Florence Weathers for the idea and notes it rented a trailer to deliver gifts, with Richmond State School saying the Stroke Club contributed more than any other group. The message honors the helpers and their impact on the club’s confidence and independence post stroke.
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Galveston Stroke Club
Galveston County
Richmond State School
Florence Weathers
Richmond
Stroke Club
Mrs Kolb honored for service to La Marque community
Mrs. Kolb receives honorary life membership in the Galveston County Memorial Hospital Womens Auxiliary for decades of volunteer work. Born in Gay Hill Texas, she moved to La Marque in 1945 and has led, organized, and served in multiple roles from Junior Volunteers to district and state offices. She has spoken across Texas and beyond promoting La Marque. A reception on Feb 4 will honor her contributions and invite the public.
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Womens’ Society
Society
Gay,Hill
Texas
Kolb
la Marque
Brenham High School
Blinn Jr. College
University of Texas School of Nursing
Galveston County Memorial Hospital Womens’ Auxiliary
Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries
District Council
Houston
Nevada
Girl Scouts
PTA
Gulf Coast Area Board
LM Pilot Club
Womens’ Auxiliary
Galveston County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
James Orsak
Clark Drive
Cold Weather Helps Insects Survive Freezing Temperatures
County Extension Agent Preston E Poole explains how some insects resist cold by making their own antifreeze glycerol and entering dormancy. Once temperatures rise they resume activity, with species like aphids beetles ants and flies cited as examples. Some endure solid ice and thaw to become active again.
Gibson's Taps Krenek for Retail Leadership
Krenek, finishing military duties with the 355th Medical Clearing Co. in Galveston, aims to stay active in retail merchandising. Bob and Mack Sterling praise his experience across Gibson's operations, calling him a valuable asset while he seeks to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
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Calif
355Th Medical Clearing Co
Galveston
Krenek
Gibson’s
Bob
Mack Sterling
Krének
Gibson
Local notices and birthdays mark January events in Texas
Jan 1 population notes mention Daryl Everett snow figures and Dorsetts new office. Gulf coast residents attend events from Galveston to Fort Worth including a Women’s Worry Seminar and Baptist Evangelism Conference. Gov Briscoe invites six and nine year olds to inaugural festivities. National Printing Week runs Jan 14 through 20 and National Nothing Day on Jan 16. Birthday wishes tally for Alec Creagh Homer Coat Doug Tomas Jewel Gary and others. Relatives attend a Los Angeles funeral. visits to Colorado and El Paso noted.
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Max Dorsett
Buford Harrell
Ft. Worth
Galveston County Medical Society
Galveston
la Marque
Benno Anderson
Eugene McDonald
Hamilton Ford
Don
Pat Jordan
Dolph Briscoe
Seymour Halfant
Jack Miller
Eddie Weiss
Dallas
Walter Burns
la Marque Kiwanis Club
Alec R. Creagh
Homer Jeffcoat
Doug Tomas
Gladys Warren
Kevin Jordan
Jewel Gary JR
Glora Little
Leroy
Dennis Gary
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary M. Moore
Colorado
H. M. Fairley
el Paso
Frank Willis
Community notices and upcoming events in Texas area
Local groups announce meetings and activities including La Marque Lodge No 1325 AF and AM inviting visitors to a Thursday 8 pm Knights of Columbus meeting with chili supper, John P Whelton Sr as publicity chair. UT Austin nursing home geriatric lecture series Jan 1921 at Marriott Houston. Mainland Mothers March on birth defects set for Jan 20, 21, 29, 30. Texas All Breed Horse Club meets Jan 19 at 7:30 pm in Alvin with mare foal care talk by Dr Rodger Cadwalder. Texas City La Marque Bowling Association hosts city tournament Jan 21, 22, 27, 28 with events Jan 27-28. Grays Lanes Palmer Hwy Texas City posted schedule.
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Knights of Columbus
M. J. Babin Jr
John P. Whelton Sr
Texas Nursing Home Association
University of Texas At Austin
Marriott Motor Hotel
Houston
Texas All-Breed Horse Club
Holiday Inn
Alvin
Rodger Cadwalder
Pearland Animal Hospital
Pearland
Alta Loma
Grays Lanes
Palmer Hwy
Texas City
First Europeans Observe Maui Chiefs Surfing on Wave Sliders
Early visitors to the Hawaiian Islands describe Maui chiefs frolicking in Lahaina on large wave sliding boards, noting surfing as a popular pastime upon contact with the islands.
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Hawaiian Islands
Maui
Lahaina
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