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La Marque Times

Location

La Marque, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1971

Page

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Tri-Club Flower Show Staging Committee Named

Texas City La Marque and Community Garden Clubs form the staging committee led by Mrs K J Carney Mrs G M Prescott and Mrs G A Speck to plan artistic horticulture and display entries for the Tri-Club Standard Flower Show set for April 14 at Nessler Civic Center Texas City from 2 to 8 pm Advance artistic registration ends April 6 and entries are accepted April 7 to 10 30 am with rules details from the artistic chairmen

Tri-Club L.G. Geddes Arcadia L. A. Sadler Texas’ City J.C. Young Texas City Garden Club Texas City la Marque K. J. Carney G.M. Prescott Nessler Civic Center M. W. Watson M. H. LaRue G. Wofford T. G. Geddes J. S. Oldenburg

Tolbert Exchange Club Luncheon In Texas City

The Friendly Exchange Home Demonstration Club held its annual luncheon at Mae's Restaurant in Texas City on March 18 with twelve members attending. The reg ular meeting at Mrs Elbert Tolbert's home on March 22 featured Mrs Henry Mays as president, with special guests County Agents Donna Pesky and Marcia Warden speaking on credit. An hour workshop followed before lunch served by hostess Mrs Agnes Solomon, who welcomed new member Solomon.

Friendly Exchange Home Demonstration Club Mae’s Texas City Elbert Tolbert South Cobb Henry Mays Donna Pesky Marcia Warden County Home Agnes Solomon

Texan Nominated for National PTA Vice President

Mrs N Ledger of 209 S Main Street Copperas Cove former Texas state PTA president has been nominated for National PTA vice president from Region VI If elected at the 1971 convention in Oklahoma City May 23 26 she will represent Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma and Texas as Region VI vice president

N. Ledger S. Main Street Copperas Cove Texas PTA National Oklahoma City Ledger Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma

Advertising Exposure Gaps Highlight Gender Messaging

A research company reports that women view 305 advertising messages daily while men see 285. The figures underscore gender differences in media exposure, suggesting varying audience reach and potential implications for campaign targeting and creative strategy.

Ad Viewers

Elks Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1971 72

The Mainland Elks Ladies Auxiliary announced new officers for 1971 72 with Harriett Russell as president Eleanor Phillips as first vice president Greta Cross as second vice president Jeanne Abernathy secretary Minnie Bish op treasurer Verda Katruski chaplain An installation dinner is planned for April 15 at 7 p m and a business meeting on April 1 for further details.

Mainland Elks Ladies Auxiliary Harriett Russell Eleanor Phillips Greta Cross Jeanne Abernathy Minnie Bishop Verda Katruski

School Lunch Menu Week of March 29 1971

Elementary and secondary menus list daily options for March 29 1971. Lunches include chicken fried steak, hamburgers, braised beef, barbecued turkey, beef stew, varied salads, vegetables, fruit, pudding or ice cream, bread and milk. Numerous dishes feature canned fruit, traditional sides, and dessert choices across both levels.

Boston

Mainland Community Club Plans May Spring Tea

Mrs Hattie Mae Harrison hosted the Mainland Community Club meeting led by president Mrs E M English with devotional guidance from Mrs W L Miller. Plans were made for the annual spring tea in May, chaired by Mrs Robert Morant, with next meeting April 7 at 7 30 p.m hosted by Mrs Milton Jubert. Condolences to Mrs Allen Sneed at Danforth Hospital and Mrs Robert Runitt at Galveston County Memorial Hospital.

Hattie Mae Harrison Mainland Community Club M. F. English W. L. Miller Robert Morant Milton Jubert Allen Sneed Danforth Hospital Robert Runitt Galveston County Memorial Hospital

Newcomers Listed in Community Public Service Figures

The article lists new residents as of March 23 1971 for multiple names and addresses including Larry Beil 220 Orange Mike Wheeler 23 411 Ave A Gary Pitts 2217 Meadowlane Jerry R Hocutt 310 Plum James R Turner 603 Azalea John Delaney 1808 Nashby Elijah Burrell 6002 Willis Cr Bobby Blanken ship 1005 Camp Circle Ken McTague 2527 May Vita Harner 1115 3rd Street Patricia Brown 605 Lake Apt B Glenda Williams 5912 Anderson Minnie Youngdale 1107 Pirtle Calvin Narcisse 1101 Linden Hugh S Bates 505 Duroux Marvin C Williams 8010 Jonquil Ronnie G Burleson 4 P L Trat er Pk Joyce Turbeville 318 Newman Rd Alton Guice 1022 Ross Fred Alaniz 1306 Lyric Lane Dennis Doherty 1611 Oleander.

Community Public Service Company Larry Beil Orange Mike Wheeler Ave A Gary Pitts Meadowlane Jerry R. Hocutt Plum James R. Turner Azalea John Delaney Nashby Elijah Burrell Willis

Alvin Junior College Students Lead Gulf Coast Conf

Roger Rhodes, president of the AJC Student Government Association, notes the Alvin Junior College group was elected secretary treasurer of the Gulf Coast Junior College Intercollegiate Conference after leading the local government efforts. The administration touts campaigns against tuition hikes, student faculty communication seminars, and an anti pollution drive. The group aims to exchange ideas to help each college student government solve local problems.

Alvin Junior College Gulf Coast Junior College AJC Roger Rhodes AJC Student Government Association

James Buchanan the only life long bachelor president

The article notes James Buchanan as the sole U S president who remained a lifelong bachelor, highlighting this distinctive personal detail about his tenure in office.

James Buchanan

Miss Eva Sue Eakin to Wed May 22 in La Marque

Miss Eva Sue Eakin and Morris Samford Jr plan a May 22 wedding at First Baptist Church La Marque. Eva Sue, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene E Eakin of La Marque, and Morris Samford Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Morris Samford Sr of Carthage, are both connected to Stephen F Austin State University. Eva Sue is a La Marque High School graduate and S F A State freshman. Morris is a Carthage High School graduate and S F A State senior.

Eugene E. Eakin la Marque Eva Sue Morris’ Samford Jr Morris Samford Sr Carthage la Marque High School Stephen F. Austin State University Carthage High School Stephen F, Austin State University First Baptist Church Caldera K. J. Hile Jessie Lee Joseph Colden Hux III J. C. Hux la Marque Nursery Pioneer High School San Jose California Pepsi Colar Company Queen of Peace Catholic Church Sophie Louise Walker Theral H. Walker John Taylor Hander First Presbyterian Church William W. Hander American National Insurance Company U. S. Navy

School Choir Concert Set for March 30 at La Marque High

Some 700 choir students from Intermediate and elementary schools will present a musical program on Tuesday March 30 at La Marque High School auditorium. George Walters music chairman opens at 7 30. Choirs from Lake Road Inter City Simms Westlawn and more perform varied pieces directed by Norma Key Jean Epley Lynda Wells Carolyn Holloway Nolza Stonum Steve Dunlap C J Williams Mamie Taylor and others. Finale features America Our Heritage with trumpet accompaniment.

la Marque High School George Walters Lynda Wells Lake Road Simms Carolyn Holloway Nolza Stonum Westlawn

Top Auto Mechanics Sought By Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest

The annual national search for top young auto mechanics includes a College of the Mainland team. Two students will join via intra class competition to represent the college in Dallas. The contest blends a 30 percent written exam with a 70 percent mechanical challenge. Winners earn trips and over 125000 in scholarships and prizes.

America College of the Mainland Plymouth Artie Rusk Industrial Education College of the Mainland Jerry Preas Automotive Tech Dallas Indianapolis Speedway

Unitarian Talk By Bridge Director In Galveston

William Dunaway of First Presbyterian Church and The Bridge will speak at the Galveston County Unitarian Fellowship on March 28. The group meets 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Fellowship House La Marque, with nursery and Sunday school. The Bridge, at 18th and Winnie Galveston, houses runaway teens and runs the Bay Area Young Adult Project with a $60,000 Justice Department grant, seeking $20,000 more to continue.

Galveston William Dunaway First Presbyterian Church Galveston County Unitarian Fellowship Fellowship House Ross Street la Marque Bridge 18Th and Winnie Bay Area Young Adult Project, Inc America Dunaway Justice Department

WSCS Officers At Lakeview Meet

Officers of the Houston East District Women s Society of Christian Service held a pilot study Friday and Saturday at Lakeview Methodist Assembly in Palestine. District officers included Mrs Edwin T Summers Mrs Bunyan Ross Mrs L M Hayes Mrs C D Thompson Mrs J H Jones and Mrs Thomas Flanders with about 95 in attendance. Leader for the weekend study was Mrs R M McKinney chair man of the pilot study task group. Alma Hegar of the Wesleyan Service Guild also attended from the district.

Houston East Women’s Society of Christian Service Lakeview

Anne Sheppard Pledges AXD at North Texas State

Anne Sheppard accepted an invitation to pledge Alpha Xi Delta at the Epsilon Omega chapter on North Texas State University campus. The national sorority has 118 chapters and about fifty thousand members. Miss Sheppard is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Sheppard and a La Marque High School graduate of 1970. She is a second semester freshman majoring in music education.

Anne Sheppard AXD Alpha Xi Delta Epsilon Omega North Texas State University United States Miss Sheppard J.K. Sheppard la Marque High School

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Exchange Club Mrs Elbert Tolbert Elks Auxiliary Miss Eakin Eva Eakin Mediate School C. J. Willams Mamie Taylor Ronald Williams Com WSCS Trict Alma Hegar The Wesleyan Service Guild Solomon Solids & Co Theu Salem Bent Dickinson Vogue Your Electric Light & Power Company
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