Buttermilk Junction Festival Seeks Participation in 1976
Letter to readers from La Marque Jaycees inviting public involvement in the upcoming Buttermilk Junction Festival at Galveston County Carbide Park on September 4 and 5. Boothes may be for lawful purposes and parade entrants are welcome with entries to P O Box 915 La Marque.
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la Marque
Galveston County Carbide Park
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Texas
J.T. Mora, Jr
Dream tryouts announced for A Midsummer Night's Dream
College of the Mainland Arena Theatre hosts two open auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director Jack Westin says the Sunday 2 p.m. and Monday 7 p.m. sessions welcome men women and children of all ages with no acting experience required. Dance trained young girls are especially sought.
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College of the Mainland Arena Theatre
Jack Westin
Ten Years Ago in La Marque Highlights College Links and Local News
The La Marque Times notes on air appearances by local residents and officials. Effie May Hall Pauline Bogatto and W A Bonowitz appeared on Gene Brandrick's This Week in Galveston. A watermelon party hosted by local couples welcomed Galveston County delegates. A La Marque Sophomore Baseball League game saw Zackie's Cardinals defeat M S Colts seven to two. The Girls Looking Back Softball League All Stars include Peggy Haardt Janie Klimes Elaine Neely and others. Whitney Fleenor and William Deyo Jr won fishing contest awards. Jim Llewelyn resigned as La Marque High School social science instructor and baseball coach to join Mecom Oil Co. Rev Lagana named pastor effective August 1. Boundary dispute between La Marque and Texas City School districts ends. Local telephone manager announces five digit numbers. Three residents enlist in the Army and Air Force.
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la Marque
Zackie’s Cardinals
M & S Colts
Peggy Haardt
Janie Klimes
Elaine Neely
Linda Chumbly
Cathy Finley
Cheryl Decker
Joyce Young
Bonnie Day
Debbie Kopecky
Barbara Darleck
Aretha Heckendorn
Joan O’barbo
Tes Seigel
Paula Thomasson
Judy Decker
Cheryl Kalbow
Pam Dickerson
Whitney Fleenor
William Deyo, Jr
Galveston
Marque High School
Mecom Oil Company
Dickinson
Frank Lagana
Shrine of the True Cross
Our Lady of Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Texas City
la Marque Telephone Company
Fred Kameyer
Carroll Holden
Bobby D. Fife
T. C. Mays
Army
Air Force
Fling Has Winners From District 11 Fashion Fling
Five Galveston County 4 H members showed garments for judging in the 1976 District 11 4 H Fashion Fling held July 22 in Edna. Participants from 17 counties in the district were selected through county competitions for this honor. Galveston County models were Paula Johnson Debbie Marullo Alta Loma Joan Gately Rae Mulkey Michelle Johnson. The group was accompanied by several family members and a Galveston observer.
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Galveston County
4 H
Edna
Paula Johnson
Woodland
Debbie Marullo
Alta Loma
Joan Gately
Galveston
Rae Mulkey Dickinson
Mosquito Troubles Stir City Action on Ditch and Drainage
Mrs. Partridge reports six foot tall grass and mosquitos. City officials promise to unstopp the ditch and inspect grades while mulling right of way for a digging machine. Manager Treaster cites SH 45 drainage work and directs spraying by county unit on her street.
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Pamphelps
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Mike Carr
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Janet Chionsini
Diane Stansel
Gibsons
Perry Francis
Sparkeys
Mr. Palmer
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Houston Area
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