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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1977
Page
3
Jackie Lynn Creasy was honored with a bridal shower on May 1 hosted by Stephanie Kotlarich and Mrs. Nora Kotlarich. She is the bride elect of Chris Horner. The event featured yellow and pink mums, a white cake with love birds and rings, crystal place settings, and about twenty five guests served.
J O Duncan Jr Grand Master designates May as Kidney Foundation Month urging Odd Fellows and Rebekahs statewide to promote donor pledge cards so kidneys can help others after death. The Gift of Life film will be shown in lodges, inviting public viewing as Parkland Hospital Dallas reports transplant program stoppage for lack of donors. For info call A B Vanier at 938 7438.
Thirty members of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter enjoyed a salad supper at their May meeting followed by a brief business session led by president Helen Rose. A program titled A Re commitment to the Ideals of Our Founders named the Ceremonials Committee. Elva Tapp received a retirement ceremony. Engagement news: Patti Kay Haardt and Van Willey to wed September 17 at Queen of Peace Church La Marque. Ruth Schiegelmilch honored in memorial service. Lucille Craddock received Chapter Achievement Award.
La Marque Chapter 1553 of the American Association of Retired Persons hosts a covered dish dinner Monday May 23 at 6 p.m. in St Michael's parish hall to celebrate Senior Citizen Month. The Robinsons of Galveston present the Hawaii program. members bring utensils and covered dishes for the annual social event.
Texas Gamma Alpha Chapter members gathered at Gaido's Restaurant for the 1977-78 officer installation and Marie McGloughlin's initiation. Dolores Moralez led the candlelight rite. Lara Wages of Baytown installed officers. Officers named Una Vae Williams president Lerner Manning vice president extension Margaret Chambers corresponding secretary Nelwin Robbins recording secretary Jewel Robinson treasurer Florence Hill program moderator. Carnations with color ribbons marked each post. tables bore white carnations hand crafted place cards and blue net sachet favors. Guests included Cathy Sweeter Becky Robinson Alma Peeples Cynthia Borshever Roberta McGloughlin Mildred Howard and Cathy Gene Sweeter.
Stephanie Evans, a fourteen year old eighth grader from La Marque Junior High, will spend the summer at Interlochen National Music Camp in Michigan affiliated with the University of Michigan. Recommended by Mrs. Bernice Hightower, she was accepted March 10. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. R L Evans of West Texas City. Examinations were sent May 1 to the Director of Admissions. She plans piano as major and organ chorus guitar and Minor I in ceramics. Opening June 26 at 11 a.m. and closing August 22 at 9 a.m. She is a member of Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston.
St. Michael's Church invites the public to remember the Buttermilk Junction festival on May 21 featuring a barbecued chicken dinner with au gratin potatoes salad rolls dessert and drink. Tickets 3.25 available at the church office contact Mrs. Richard McGuire 935 3559 or any church member. Activities include games children movies cold drinks garden and home plants bakery take-home goodies and bread. Dinners to go 12 noon to 7 pm dining room 4 pm to 7 pm.
The La Marque Youth Aid Project begins wrapping Christmas gifts for needy children in La Marque. Sessions run Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the rear of the La Marque Times building 1118 Bayou. Janet Chionsini at 935-9192 handles group donations and scheduling.
La Marque Rebekah Lodge No 32 met May 16 with Fran Carr presiding. Guests from Galveston Lone Star Lodge No 1 Opportunity No 352 and Texas City No 15 were welcomed. Candidates Darlene Jackson Carol Smith Cathey Hughs and Shirley Fenkise were announced and conferred the Rebekah Degree and entered on the membership roster. Next meeting will be Birthday Night with all May Birthday members urged to attend.
The Highlands PTA hosted an art fair for enrolled pupils on Tuesday May 10. Two works per student were displayed in the school playroom with first second and third place awards in each grade. Winners include Kindergarten Gregg Gerdes Kendal Cram Suzanne Julien First Grade Steven Leonard Kenchion Stonum Jennifer Traweek Second Grade Paula Campbell Jessica Butcher Baylissa Landry Third Grade Stacy Woodward Felicia Douglas Denien Friedley.
The Golden Age Chapter of the Mainland held its May business meeting on Thursday May 5 at Nessler Center. E W Pokluda presided as dues were announced and Mother’s Day corsages were given. Plans for a May social at Wyatt’s Cafeteria on May 19 at 11 30 a m were announced with a post luncheon visit to Nessler Center.
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