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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
3
In 1970 Americans consumed 48 billion pounds of meat and poultry, totaling 203 million people as five pounds per week per person. Fall fashion features raglan kimono and Dolman sleeves, wide belts, flaring skirts with the princess dress returning and school girl shirtwaist styles.
The Galveston County Civic Music Association unveils a 1973 season starting with the Virtuoso Quartet concert featuring Fredell Lack. John Raitt stars in Kiss Me Kate at Ball High Auditorium on Oct 21, with Gaylen Byrne. Harp duo Longstreth and Escola perform Nov 29. Dallas Ballet star Marjorie Tallchief appears Feb 17 with George Skibine in Galveston, and Turkish pianist Verda Erman headlines March 24. Bus service will run on the island. contact Dorothy Dow at 744-2825 for information.
The quotation notes that enduring faith stays true in all trials, woven from conviction. It attributes the line to a Lowell attribution and presents a reflective, period voice on steadfast belief.
Rhonda Bright Jr. was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower on Oct. 13 hosted by Mrs. John Mitchell and Mrs. Ray Browning with help from Mrs. Mike Browning of Galveston. The event at the Browning home featured blue and green floral decor, assorted refreshments, and corsages for the honoree and her relatives. Guests included relatives and friends from Galveston, Hitchcock, Cleveland, Alta Loma, Texas City, and Dallas. The couple, George Holmes and Rhonda Bright Jr., plan to wed Dec. 30 at Memorial Baptist Church in La Marque.
Cynthia Rose Moreno and Charles Raymond Viator were married on Saturday Oct 14 at Queen of Peace Church. Double ring ceremony conducted by Father Wayne Elkins. Decorations featured yellow and white mums and gladiolas. Music by Sheri Dorsett organ and Max Dorsett vocalist. The couple’s parents are Mr and Mrs John M Moreno and Mr and Mrs Dallas J Viator.
Galveston County Coin Club announced a flea market on October 21 at Nessler Civic Center in Texas City. Dealers will rent tables to sell coins stamps crafts and a variety of items. Admission is free with a snack bar and parking available. Doors open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Lydia Circle of Pauls Union Church met October 12 at the home of Mrs. Bertram B Naschke with 17 members present. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Naschke as circle chairman co chairwoman Mrs Charles Westerlage secretary Mrs N R Cooper treasurer Mrs Otto Olsen honorary Secretary Mrs R E Kennedy social secretary Mrs John Mitchell benevolent secretary Mrs Harriet Carter historian and scrap book Mrs Bess House reporter Mr Leon McMillan and teacher Mrs Francis Watson. Members will study the book Key to Triumphant Living taken from TI Corinthians.
The Sunshine Circle of Paul's Union Church met Oct. 5 at Mrs. Minnie McLewis's home. Twelve members and two visitors attended. After a devotional and the lesson II Corinthians taught by Mrs. Ruth Lowder, officers for the year were elected: Robbie Walter chair, Faye Baucom co chair, Ruth Lowder teacher, Karen Nunn secretary and reporter, Hulda Dobbie treasurer, Mary Etta Delany devotional leader, Margaret Guerry missionary boardcaster, Willie Mae Walker Benevolent secretary, Ida Olsen and Pauline Gillespia honorary secretary, Minnie McLewis telephone chair. Fellowship followed. The November meeting will be at Faye Baucom's home.
Delta Kappa Gamma regional meeting set for Saturday in Galveston at Weis Middle School. Registration starts 8 a.m. with sessions at 9 30 a.m. Luncheon 12 15 to 2 p.m. Directors are Mrs. Sadie Ray Powell and Mrs. Alma Babb. Participating chapters include Omicron Galveston Delta Delta Alvin Epsilon Sigma La Marque Epsilon Tau Texas City Zeta Alpha Bay City Eta Psi Angleton Eta Omega Lake Jackson Theta Zeta La Porte. La Marque will present a skit.
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