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Newspaper
Mainland Extra
Location
Galveston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1987
Page
1
The Elks annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at 1 30 p m in Carbide Park northwest corner with a rain date April 25 The Ladies Auxiliary assists providing keel aid and hosting Guests include Elks members orphans Moody State School attendees and wheelchair users Weeden blocks hidden in plots for age groups 6 and under 6 and over and handicapped children 3000 blocks and 30 plastic eggs redeemable for chocolate eggs and prize rabbits
Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City calls for youths ages 14 to 18 to join a summer Junior Volunteers program. Applications are at the information desk or by calling 938-5000. include name, address, and phone number for mailed forms. Interviews scheduled after receipt. applications accepted through May 31.
Dickinson The Bayou Pines Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association and Fiesta Foods sponsor a fiesta dinner on April 29 at 6 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church 215 Pine Drive Tickets are 5 in advance Menu includes fiesta salad Texas ole refried beans spanish rice surprise delight ice cream coffee and tea Featured entertainment a radio disc jockey games prizes and free groceries For more information contact Sandi Parks at 713 534 4787
The Ladies Golf Association of Lakeview Country Club hosts a bridge luncheon on April 24 at 11 30 a m Reservations by April 21 are requested Call Betty Wiley 945 1878 Oneda Zenthoefer 945 4388 or Norma Gremillion 935 3509 Other committee members include Beverly Jo Ophiam Margery Snow Molly English Eugene Johnson and Margaret Leatherberry
Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas provides annual support to Alvin Community College for Czech language studies and heritage preservation. President Glenn Hutka notes approval of the college’s Czech courses. Conversational Czech runs spring and summer evenings. call (713) 331-6114 ext 263 or 270 for details.
The Alvin Community College Fashion Group stages its 10th annual fashion show Signals for 87 on April 30 at 8 p.m. in the ACC Theatre. Admission is 3 dollars with all seats reserved. For ticket information call 713-331-6111 ext 293 or 469.
The Lone Star Chapter of the United Scleroderma Foundation sponsors a Texas barbecue and country western dance on April 25 at the VFW Hall 8204 North Main. The Outlaw Moon Band performs 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets cost 5 dollars per person and 8 dollars per couple with an auction during the event. Call 713 426 5249 for details.
The Handicapped and Retarded Association of Galveston County will host a barbecue on Saturday April 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 501 Delaney Road. Tickets are $5 donation. available from members. For more information call 945-9768 or (713) 337-5074.
The Santa Fe Historical Foundation invites the public to an exhibit on Sunday April 26 marking the 100th anniversary of the GC and SF Railroad. Tours of the depot museum in Hitchcock include open house from 3 to 4 p.m. with free refreshments and guided highlights of area town development.
The Friends group reports profits from memberships, sales, and drives go to supplies, equipment, and the summer reading program. Memberships listed include Patrons, Delta Kappa Gamma, Pilot Club of La Marque, and numerous individuals. The La Marque Public Library closes tomorrow through April 20 for Easter. Volunteers are sought for arts and crafts, story time favors, bulletin boards, and other children’s activities. call 935-5821. Story times run Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. for ages 4 and 5. Also, Dean Bass urges interested students to contact counselors. application deadline June 1.
Epsilon, member of Epsilon Sigma Chapter, spoke as guest speaker. Mary Jo Lockhardt introduced her. McDonald reflected on friendships within the Society and recalled favorite shared events through poetry. Escorts for the initiates included Marillas Osterberg and Donna Cucco.
Mary to Whittington and Elaine Helm Millie Halbert Whittington and Osterberg preemied the musical program Paula Phelps gave a toast to the initiates and Kim Sikes gave the invocation. The hostesses for the luncheon were Gene Sharp Owena Wilkinson Helm Normal Gremillion and Marie Bray.
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