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Newspaper

La Marque Times

Location

La Marque, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1973

Page

4

Couple Exchange Vows In Formal Candlelight Ceremony

Miss Karen Beth Hoffman and George Harold Gentseh Jr exchanged marriage vows in a formal candlelight ceremony on Oct 26 at the bride’s parents home Rev Buford Harrell performed the double ring ceremony Parents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Franklin Hoffman Jr 8601 Twelve Oaks Drive Texas City and [incomplete].

Karen Beth Hoffman George Harold Gentseh Jr Buford Harrell Joseph Franklin Hoffman Jr Oaks Drive Texas City

Galveston couple ties the knot in elegant garden wedding

George Harold Gentsch Sr. of Galveston wed in a home ceremony framed by two seven branch candelabras and white roses. Music by Mrs. M. W. Hart featured classics as the bride in a satin organza gown with lace trim and a Camelot cap veil joined her groom, a Ball High School graduate employed with IMCO Services, at home in Texas City after a wedding trip to Austin. A series of showers followed at multiple Galveston and La Marque locations with Mrs. Hart again providing organ music and guests attending in festive dress.

George Harold Gentsch Sr Galveston M. W. Hart Ava Maria Chantilly James Carrington Carolyn Holland G, K. Lyon Edwin Lewis L,e. Lewis D. P.grimm Freenery Hart Valley Grande Academy Weslaco Texas Ball High School IMCO Austin Loch Haven Texas City R. C. Skarke Plantation Drive H. B. Langford, Jr E. R. Arbegast Twelve Oaks B. W. Ponder Tommy Muse Seventh Day Advantist Rusiee la Marque G. K. Lyon Chimney Corners Roland Castonie Sr J. J. Bird, Jr

Twin Lakes Club Plans Golf Trip and Events

Members of the Twin Lakes Country Club met Oct. 11 to plan a golf trip to Valles Mexico. Dinner for 36 was hosted by Mrs Allan Bailey and others. The Covadonga bus trip was reserved. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pettigrew of Kemah. The Oct. 26 Friday couples golf ended with a dinner and game party for 41 hosted by several members.

Twin Lakes Country Club Valles Mexico Allan Bailey Neal Snow R. W. Burns K D. Wilson J. W. Martin John Martin Covadonga L.e.robinson J. V. Martin John Macrini Bill Davis Lou McCoy

Social Seana 9 with Anna Marie Black A

The Mainland Golden Age Chapter held its fall picnic at Port Bolivar beach home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tholeken. Hostess was Mrs. W. T. Anderson. After social hour a covered dish dinner followed. Activities included table games, fishing, and crabbing.

Mainland Ed Tholeken Port Bolivar W. T. Anderson E. W. Pokluda

Local Marines and Navy Men Report For Duty and Training

Marine Cpl. Lee A. Moore Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan A. Nelson of 3109 Babin St., Texas City, reports for duty at the Marine Barracks U S Naval Station. A 1970 La Marque High School graduate he joined the Marine Corps in July 1970. Navy Fireman Murray W. Wilson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray W. Wilson of 109 Layman La Marque, earned the Royal Order of Bluenoses for crossing the Arctic Circle aboard a destroyer escort during NATO exercise Swift Move. A 1971 La Marque High School graduate he joined the Navy in July 1971.

Cpl Lee A. Moore Jr Dan A. Nelson Babin St Texas City Marine Barracks U.S. Naval Station la Marque High School la Marque Marine Corps Murray W. Wilson Arctic Circle Navy

Engagement announced for Taylor Barnes and Edward Johnson

Dr and Mrs Kenneth Axelson of Tyler announce the engagement of their daughter Taylor Barnes to Edward Irving Johnson son of Dr and Mrs Jesse B Johnson Jr of 1404 Rhodora. Both will graduate from Austin College in Sherman in January. The wedding is planned for December 29 at Christ Episcopal Church Tyler. The engagement was announced October 27 at a buffet dinner.

C. Robert Cruse la Marque Cynthia Ann Jerry W. Hardisty Donald C. Hardisty Paul’s Union Church C. E. Mitchell Clear Lake City Donna Carol James Randall Williamson Seabrook Billy W. Williamson Kenneth Axelson Tyler Taylor Barnes Edward Irving Johnson Jesse B. Johnson Jr Rhodora Tyler Junior College Austin College Sherman New Mexico Military Institute Christ Episcopal Church Axelson

Pauls Union Church Women Hold October Meeting

The Executive Board of the Women's Auxiliary of Pauls Union Church met in the fellowship hall on October 23 with Mrs. Betty Cooper presiding. Devotional by Mrs. Naomi Ferguson contrasted the wide and narrow ways of life. Circles will study Hebrews, a scrap book starts by Mrs. Harriet Carter, and volunteers work on hospital cards for 1974. Verna van Windergen to visit La Marque in November. Homecoming banquet planned for November 17. Eagle Scout Ray Holt from Troop 285, resident of League City, receives award. second Eagle from the troop.

Union Church Fellowship Hall Betty Cooper Naomi Ferguson Harriet Carter Elaine Walker Home Mission Betty Crocker Foreign Mission Helen Manning Verna van Wingerden la Marque Carter Cooper Lydia Dorcas Alvina Burch Fay Baucom Ray Holt Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Scoute Robert McWhorter League City

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States George Harold Gentsch, Jr Mrs. Davis Benton Benton Helen Mike Mark Firemen’s Fhone Laurel Jttia LaMarque Dulles Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association Twin Lakes Club Mrs Guy Pettigrew Kemah Community Public Service Community Public Your Electric Light & Power Company Social Seana Anna Marie Black Mrs. Anderson W. K. Otte Charles Smith J. M. Smith Jesse Ruesenocht Helen Bradbury John Dexburger Lulu Gentry W. C. Kine John C. Mullen Leona McAllister Louis van Ermen P. B. Swallow Irma Dupree Military Report Murray W. Wilson Jr The Women's Auxiliary of Paul’s Walker George Currington
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