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Newspaper

Mainland Extra

Location

Galveston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1987

Page

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Mainland Texas City Library Reads 1987 Registration Update

Moore Memorial Public Library starts new library user registration in 1987. Borrowers must complete applications at the circulation desk to receive a white borrower's card. old salmon cards become invalid. Children under 14 require a parent. cards free to Texas City residents. Galveston County residents outside Texas City pay $1 yearly. Kemah Bay Area Garden Club to honor past presidents and member of the year at its 35th birthday meeting. Plants Under Glass by Mrs George Fivans. luncheon to follow. call Mrs Phillips for info.

Texas City Moore Memorial Public Library Galveston County Kemah Kemah Bay Area

Waltrip Sr High School 1967 class plans 20-year reunion

The 1987 Waltrip Senior High School graduating class seeks January June and summer graduates of 1967 for a 20-year reunion. Call Deanna Edwards toll free 1 800 392 5766 or Sharon Brock Campbell at 713 688 9499 713 681 8744 713 441 3175 with whereabouts.

Houston P. Waltrip Sr. High School Deanna Edwards Sharon Brock Campbell

La Marque Tiger Class of 1967 Plans 20 Year Reunion

La Marque High School’s Tiger Class of 1967 schedules a 20 year reunion for July 24 and 25, 1987 at the San Luis Hotel in Galveston. They request graduates send current addresses to LMHS Class of 67, P O Box 757, La Marque Texas 77568.

LA Marque San Luis Hotel Galveston LMHS P.O Texas

Night Tour At Armand Bayou Center Delights Night Critters

Armand Bayou Nature Center offers lantern guided evenings on February 12 26 and March 12 26 from 6 30 to 8 30 with wildlife encounters featuring owls raccoons and armadillos. Participants cook on a wood stove and enjoy chili or bean soup with bread hot cider and mulled wine by reservation only. Cost is 7 for members 10 for non members and a flashlight is advised.

Armand Bayou

Citizen to be honored at North Galveston banquet

The North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce will honor the North Galveston County Citizen of the Year at the chamber banquet on Saturday. Tickets cost 17.50 and may be bought at the chamber office. For more information call the chamber office at 713-337-3434 or 534-3231.

Dickinson North Galveston County

Tombstone book for sale in Texas City records

Texas City Ancestry Searchers finished Vol H Galveston County Tombstone Inscriptions. The book costs 15 dollars at Moore Memorial Library Texas City. It is fully indexed and includes cemetery location maps aiding nonlocals. Galveston College offers a Genealogy II Class Tuesdays 6 30 to 9 30 pm for six weeks. Lois McIntyre 938-7182 for details.

Texas City Galveston County Moore Memorial Library Galveston Galveston College Lois McIntyre

Clear Lake Symphony to present 9th Student Concerto Concert

The Clear Lake Symphony stages its ninth annual Student Concerto Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday in the University of Houston Clear Lake Auditorium. Tickets cost 5 dollars for adults and 2.50 for students and seniors. Performers include Alan Arvello on french horn Chad Nguyen on piano and Irene Yao on piano with honorable mentions John Chen on violin and Swen Nguyen on piano. The program also features Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture.

Clear Lake Clear Lake Symphony University of Houston-Clear Lake Alan Arvello Chad Nguyen Irene Yao John Chen Swen Nguyen

Ladies Defensive Pistol Shooting Class in Texas City

The Texas City Parks and Recreation Department offers a semi annual Ladies Defensive Pistol Shooting Class on February 15 from 2 to 4 pm at the Municipal Shooting Range. Instructors from the Texas City Police Department. Participants must bring their own pistol. no class fee but range charges apply. Reservations via range number 948-4291 or 948-3111 ext. 162. rain date February 22.

Texas City Texas City Parks and Recreation Department Texas City Police Department Texas City Municipal

Trip to Vinton for horse races by Texas City chapter

The TEXAS CITY-Shoal Point Chapter of the American Business Women Association plans a Feb. 15 trip to horse races in Vinton, Louisiana. Departs 8:30 a.m. from Wal‑Mart parking lot near Hwy. 146 and FM 1764, returns about 8:30 p.m. Fee $25 covers bus and clubhouse ticket. Snacks provided. dress code requires sport coats for men. Contact W.M. Brooks at 938-3050 or 938-4182. public invited.

Texas City — Shoal Point American Business Women Association Vinton Wal-Mart Academy Hwy. 146 FM 1764 W.M. Brooks

De Lange Daffodil Report Brightens Gloomy Spring Hopes

Nicky de Lange notes spring hints from hardy daffodils in Texas City as he surveys early blooms despite cold weather. He recalls a column promise from two years ago and shares a brisk, lighthearted update on nature’s resilience amid lingering gray skies.

Nicky DE Lange Texas de Lange Daffodil

Doll Show at Nessler Civic Center Opens Entries

The 31st Annual Doll Show at the Nessler Civic Center runs Feb 21 with entry days Feb 19 20 from 3 to 6 pm. No entry fees. categories include largest smallest cutest oldest and historic. Co sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 341 and Texas City Parks and Recreation Dept. Call Nessler Center 948-3111 ext 162 for details.

Nessler Civic Center Nessler Center Girl Scout Troop 341 Texas City Parks

Mary Faces Hard Battle to Quit Smoking

Mary, a longtime smoker in Texas City, battles nicotine addiction and health effects while seeking help. Dr. Albert Smith explains nicotine’s physical and psychological grip and promotes a seven week Stay Well course on How to Quit Smoking for support.

Mary Albert Smith Mainland Center Hospital Institute For Living Smith

Glaucoma Warning Signs And Early Treatment

Many people remain unaware they have glaucoma. Early signs include blurred vision with frequent lens changes, difficulty focusing on close work, and rainbow halos around lights. Regular eye exams by an ophthalmologist with tonometry help detect pressure changes and support effective daily medication to prevent progression to blindness.

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New Library Policy Waltrip la Marque Grads Tombstone Blocker Denise Ramos Melissa Criddle Krystal Richard- Meschel McDonald Richie Ellis Patricia James Galveston County Extension Service George Meador County Extension Service Hwy. 3 Informaton Susan Russell Cig Pani 9Th Ave
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