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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
4
Judith Myree Allspach and Robert Lawrence Wilber were married in a double ring semi formal ceremony at 2 30 p m Saturday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Dickinson The Rev Arnold E F Schmidt officiated the ceremony
The Circles of the Trinity Lutheran Church Women meet at the Parish Hall and in member homes featuring a June study theme Empowered by the Spirit to Do His Will by Crossing National Boundaries based on Acts 8 9 Pastor Wilson leads combined sessions and members host circle gatherings Ruth Esther Priscilla Hannah and Lydia circles meet at specified addresses with named hosts and leaders A church wedding followed with a reception at the bride s parents home highlights the article plus details on attendees and future plans
The La Marque Rebekah Lodge No. 32 sets a 7:30 p.m. banquet on Monday May 25 at the IOOF Hall to honor Past Noble Grands. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and attend. Virginia Fennell chairs the event and notes other lodge activities and gifts.
First Christian Church La Marque outlines Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Bible school earlier morning and youth hour at 6 p m No evening worship due to La Marque High School baccalaureate service A 1230 p m church dinner honors graduates in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday May 27 Ladies Bible Class meets 930 a m Bible Study and prayer at 715 p m and choir practice at 815 p m
Highlands Baptist Church announces a change to the May 24 Sunday evening schedule. The worship service moves to 5 p.m. with the Training Union from 6 to 7 p.m. The change helps attendees participate in La Marque High School baccalaureate services.
Mrs W G Beitler of La Marque presents her piano and voice students in an annual recital at Lamar Elementary School Auditorium on Saturday May 23 at 7 30 p m Hungarian composers will be featured The student list includes Diane Kristek Penny Jackson Linda Morphew Beth Mauney Beth Picone Brenda McAlister Deborah Hall Gay Mora Donna Wainscott Johnny Lozica Elizabeth Lozica Glrland Collier Sharon Treadaway Gerrie Owens Patricia Picone John Macrini and Melinda Mora
Mrs W G Beitler of 1807 Neuman will depart La Marque June 8 by auto with the Chambless family to San Francisco for the June 13 wedding of granddaughter Joanne Chambless to attorney Larry Thelen. She returns June 22.
Richard Wayne Perry son of Mrs Wanda Calaway 1406 Austin Dr La Marque received a medal at Texas A&M University for being the best drilled freshman in his company.
At a Texas City Art League meeting Phillip Montgomery outlined spring exhibit results and new officer slate. Eighteen new members joined. 771 items were shown across four divisions. Officers: Cleola Nemer president, Marjorie McAninch vice president, Dolores Davis recording secretary, Okie Anderson corresponding secretary, Mrs. Waters treasurer, Carolyn Cockrill member at large.
Mrs Gene Sharp hosted the final La Marque Study Club meeting with salad luncheon. Outgoing president Mrs J M Birkes installed 1964 65 officers: Dan Kauffman president John McGowan first VP Roy Gillentine second VP Francis Zeringue secretary and H B McClain treasurer. Club to resume in September for tenth anniversary plans.
Lynn Rogers daughter of Dr and Mrs Gilbert S Rogers of La Marque organized a luncheon May 10 at the Holiday Inn in Texas City for 12 other La Marque High School 1964 graduation candidates. Co hosts were Mrs John M Kamenar and Mrs H J Enstrom.
Mrs. R Pat Lawrence of La Marque head of hematology research at the University of Texas Medical Branch was named Medical Technologist of the Year by the Texas Society of Medical Technologists at their Houston convention. Dr. N E Dudney of League City was elected to the Galveston chapter board of directors for the Texas Academy of General Practice succeeding Dr. Weldon Kolb.
Patricia Ann Crabtree daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Crabtree 4911 Lawndale has been initiated into the Lamar Honor Society at Lamar Tech Beaumont She was among 53 juniors and seniors in Lamar Tech to qualify for the Honor Society
Mrs Cecil Bennett of Anson announces the engagement of Rita Jan Bennett to Vernon Doyle Boykin son of Mr and Mrs M R Boykin of Weinert The couple plan a June 27 wedding Boykin is in the U S Army at Fort Bragg N C Both are Abilene Christian College graduates Rita Bennett teaches fourth grade at Highlands Elementary since 1962
Eliza beth Clement Dickinson and Suzie Koneman La Marque modeled garments from county 4 H dress winners at a Foley Town Hall show in Houston. Sharon Tamburine district 4 H Council vice chair moderated the 4 H portion sponsored by the Houston Area Home Economics Association. Miss Tamburine earned Galveston County 1963 Gold Star Girl honors. Representatives from Harris Wharton Brazoria and Galveston counties attended. Miss Bernice Beck noted county home demonstration involvement.
The 1964 class of St Michael's kindergarten presents a musicale The Good Old Days Gone By Tuesday May 26 at 7 30 p m in the Lamar Elementary School auditorium. Acts include a barber shop quartet solos dances and a sing along finale directed by Mrs Betty Robinson and Mrs Lynn Ashworth with a special invitation for entering kindergarteners.
A 1961 Hitchcock High School graduate served as drum major and salutatorian of her class. She also contributed to the high school annual yearbook.
The La Marque Teen Club celebrates air conditioning after Mr. Elliott led the work with support from Mr. Flake and others. Seniors prepare for finals as memberships renew June 1 with hours set for summer, and reminders about in building reentry rules.
Students enjoyed an end-of-school picnic at Carbid Park on May 15. Teachers and aides assisted, including Doris Dotson and multiple mothers and party chair Gatwick Jr. Graduation for the class is set for May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Highlands Elementary School auditorium. public invited.
Eileen Bratsen, a prospective La Marque High graduate, received a tea gathering Sunday at Mrs C R Cruse's home 1314 Laurel. Hostess aides included A L Goolsby W L Bratsen IV and J H Oberndorfer. Her aunt Mrs Goolsby led the crystal punch service as blue and gold colors, miniature graduates, dip lomas and gold mums decorated the room. Bratsen wore a corsage of white carnations with blue and gold ribbons and received a gold charm bracelet from the host family. Twenty five classmates attended the event.
The students of Sherri's Dancing Studio in La Marque present their second annual family night program at 7 30 p m Thursday May 28 at the Teen Club La Marque Sherri Bert owner and teacher leads the studio with specialty numbers by Miss Bert and her brother Terry
Benjamin Wickman Winchell age 49 of La Marque died May 13 in John Sealy Hospital. He was manager of the Nuclear Division at Todd Shipyards and a 24 year veteran who served in Tacoma New York City and Alameda before Texas. Survivors include his wife Harriet, his father Arthur, a brother Sterling and three nieces and a nephew. Masonic and Unitarian services were conducted at J Levy & Bro Funeral Home Galveston.
The Cub Scouts of Den 3 Pack 245 Queen of Peace Church met at Mrs. W. F. Oliver s home with Robert Istre serving refreshments. Assistant Denner Billy Bernau led the pledge and Patrick Oliver offered a prayer. The month s theme First Americans was pursued as Cubs painted beads drums and tomahawks. Cubs present were Bernau Chauvin Istre and Oliver. The meeting closed with My Country Tis of Thee and the Scout sign asking for guidance until next time.
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