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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1975

Page

3

Birthday and party scene at Fannie's with local names

Billie and Irvin Sabasula celebrate Billie’s birthday while Lee Wallaces and Frances recruit for the Pink Ladies. Jack Millers of Victoria and local TV celebrity attend with spouses. Woody began a busman’s holiday at the Partlow party. Jeannette Sloane shows off a new length skirt as Mickey Bush, Elizabeth Olhausen, Thelma Cunningham, Dorothy Wahlsten, and Erv Wahlsten mingle. Pat Ryan signs in church yards with faith lift slogans and mentions a hospital for sinners and a workshop for saints.

Fannie’s Billie Irvin Sabasula Happy Lee Wallaces Frances Pink Ladies Jack Millers Victoria Woody Jeannette Sloane Mickey Bush Elizabeth Olhausen Thelma Cunningham Dorothy Erv Wahlsten Pat Ryan

Two Port Lavaca students named in Who's Who 1974 75

Kathleen Mary Holt and Sharon Lynette Benarden from Port Lavaca are among 22 Southwest Texas State University students named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 1974 75. Holt, a senior French major, daughter of Forrest A. Host, teaches in the Modern Language Department and dormitory office. Benarden, a senior elementary education major, daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Bonarden, is active in English education circles and campus organizations. Selection reflects academic excellence and leadership, with nominations locally and final national review.

Kathleen Mary Holt Sharon Lynette Benarden Port Lavaca Southwest Texas State University Miss Host Forrest A. Host Calhoun High School Beretta Hall Kappa Delta Pi Phi Delta Pi Texas Student Education Associaton Association For Childhood Education

Dear Ann Landers Letters on Life and Smoking Reflections

A collection of reader letters to Ann Landers discussing depression and suicide urges, coping, and the need for counseling and medical checkups. A 13 year old speaks against smoking to fit in, while others urge perseverance and self-worth and encourage counseling and further support.

Ann Landers Ann

Foreign students visit as AFS Week kicks off

Eric T. Kent de Roodenbeke of Angus France arrives to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Linhardt and attend Calhoun High School while Port Lavaca's Astrid Schaper of Hanover Germany travels to Sharpstown High School. Eric speaks at the AFS chapter meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Coastal Bend Community Room. Afterward the chapter honors him with a party. AFS Friendship Bend drive coordinators are urged to attend the meeting to finalize plans for March 13.

Eric T. Kent de Roodenbeke Angus France Walter Linhardt Sharpstown High School Houston Calhoun High School Port Lavaca Astrid Schaper Hanover Germany AFS Eric Coastal Bend Friendship Bend

Seadrift HD Club to Meet Feb 13 at Church

Seadrift Home Demonstration Club held its January meeting with 12 members and two visitors. President Mrs Woolridge led business on the Community Development Act Book Grant Program. Marion Iowa visitor demonstrated bead apple blossom and monthly conversational piece. Next meeting is a Feb 13 covered dish at 10 AM at First United Methodist Church.

Seadrift Home Demonstration Club Darrell Leeks Donald Milligan Woolridge Marion Iowa

Mrs W F Robinson and family visit Port Lavacans

Mrs W F Robinson of Singapore and her daughter Mrs Zack Gosler of Pasadena Texas are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J F Morgenroth, her brother Mr and Mrs Weldon Morgenroth of Seadrift and her sister Mr and Mrs John Shannon of Port Lavaca. Mrs Robinson will return to Singapore February 4. Mr and Mrs John Sterling, former Port Lavacans, are spending several weeks here.

W.F. Robinson Singapore Zack Gosler Pasadena Texas J.F. Morgenroth Weldon Morgenroth Seadrift John Shannon Port Lavaca Robinson John Sterling Port Lavacans

Seadrift PTA Executive Board Meets for Block Grant Discussion

The Seadrift PTA executive board met at 1:30 PM Tuesday at Mrs. Ruth Brewer's home to discuss the Community Development Act Block Grant Program. A memographed paper on the program was distributed, and a telephone committee was formed to contact members. Attendees included Ruth Brewer Joyce ey Corraine Knight Francis Rios Martha Bubenik Margaret Chatham Vera Helms Lucille Gaskamp Nancy Childress Isabell Gonzales and Bessie Gooden. Members urged to attend the 2:45 PM Monday Feb 10 meeting.

The Seadrift P.T.A P.T.A Ruth Brewer Joyce Ey Corraine Knight Francis Rios Martha Bubenik Margaret Chatham Vera Helms Lucille Gaskamp Nancy Childress Isabell Gonzales Bessie Gooden

School Lunch Menus February 3 1975 High School and Jr High

Readable school lunch menus list offerings for Feb 3 to 6 1975 across High School Elementary and Junior High. Items include Bar-b-cue on buns potato salad green lima beans cinnamon rolls milk orange jello, Pork Chops corn salad pudding rolls, Enchiladas beans coleslaw hamburgers pork and beans hamburger salad applesauce chips, Chicken fried steak gravy potatoes salad cake hot rolls.

Speech Tournament at Calhoun High School

From 1 30 to 8 45 p m Calhoun High hosts a speech tournament while at 7 p m Jackson School holds a Teen Age League organizational meeting.

Calhoun High School Jackson School

Exemplar Chapter Meets for Beta Sigma Phi Session

The Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday evening at the First State Bank Community Room with seventeen members and one guest. President Mrs. Dennis Lowery announced an area convention in Victoria in April and a state convention in San Antonio in June. Charles Ward of the Aransas Wildlife Refuge gave a slide program on sights and facilities, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. F. E. Pereira.

Beta Sigma Phi First State Bank Dennis Lowery Victoria San Antonio Gus Farmer Ways and

Book notes on Hard Scrabble and Hollywood by Garvin and Kanin

Me Report reviews three works: John Graves's Hard Scrabble recounts rough Texas hill country and local characters, Paul E. Edman's The Silver Bears a fast paced silver market intrigue, and Garson Kanin's Hollywood a lively memoir of his move to Hollywood and encounters with stars and industry figures.

John Graves Texas Paul E. Edman Switzerland England Mr. Edman Hollywood Garson Kanin Kanin New York Samuel Goldwyn Carole Lombard John Barrymore Greta Garbo Marilyn Monroe

Grace Episcopal Church Sunday Eucharist and Tea

Grace Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 9 15 a m Sunday. Women of the Parish host a Silver Tea Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p m in the Parish Hall. Pioneer Basketball practice for First Baptist Church is this Sunday meet at the church at 3 p m.

Grace Episcopal Church First Baptist Church

Cancer film to be shown at VFW post home

A cancer research film will be shown Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the VFW post home sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW 4403 Mrs Willie Struka public education chairman for the Calhoun chapter of the American Cancer Society will present the film A registered nurse will answer questions after the showing The public is invited The monthly business meeting will follow the film

VFW Post VFW 4403 Willie Struka Calhoun American Cancer Society

Butter Horns Recipe From A Milwaukee Kitchen

A New York friend shares a no knead refrigerator dough Butter Horns recipe praised as the best. The method uses a lemon rind, cinnamon sugar, and a frosting drizzle after baking, with steps for overnight refrigeration and a 400 degree oven bake. Includes detailed ingredient list and preparation notes.

New York Milwaukee

Seadrift News Girl Scout Leaders Elected at Troop Meeting

On January 27 1975 Seadrift News reports Girl Scout Troop 87 elected new leaders Tracy Lynch Joanne Cady and Laurie Braun Scrabook chairmen are Carleen Williams and Tracy Lynch Treasurer Dana Dworacy reporters Laurie Braun and Susan Ward A Scrib Janie Lee. P T A set meeting February 10 with executive at 2 PM and regular at 2 45 PM A Spelling Bee and discussion on the Community Development Act Block Grant program will follow led by Mrs Lucille Gaskamp.

Tracy Lynch Joanne Cady Laurie Braun Dana Dworaczy Janie Lee Susan Ward Carleen Williams

Memorial Gifts Chairwoman Named for Heart Campaign

Mrs. J. I. Denham is named Memorial Gifts chairwoman of the Calhoun County Heart Association announced by president Mrs. Roger Murrell. Denham will collect memorial gifts from the Calhoun County area to honor relatives who died of heart disease and support research, education and community programs. An acknowledgement card is sent to families, donors include wedding and anniversary gifts, and tax deductible amounts appear on receipts. Send names and addresses with payment to Calhoun County Heart Association 301 S. Commerce Port Lavaca TX 77979 or call 552-9475 for information.

J.I. Denham Memorial Calhoun County Heart Association Roger Murrell Denham Calhoun County Heart Association S. Commerce Port Lavaca Texas

Wagner Cerf wed in lavish New York ceremony

Former Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Phyllis Cerf married at St. Thomas More Church with about 200 guests including Gov. Hugh L. Carey singer Frank Sinatra and Mayor Abraham Beame. The union follows Wagner’s two prior marriages. They plan a Barbados honeymoon.

NEW York Robert F. Wagner Phyllis Cerf Bennett Cerf Barbados St. Thomas More Hugh L. Carey Frank Sinatra Abraham D. Beame Wagner Susan Barbara Cavanagh

Susan Ford to be Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queen

Winchester Virginia AP report says Susan Ford 17 will be crowned May 2 as Apple Blossom Queen with festival May 24 and Bob Hope grand marshal. Ford accepts invitation from Sen. Byrd. Ford is second presidential daughter to win the title after Luci Johnson in 1964.George Peppard marries Sherry Boucher in desert ceremony near Las Vegas to mark his third marriage.

Winchester Susan Ford Ford Lyndon B. Johnson Luci Peppard Las Vegas George

ABWA Arts and Crafts Show Sponsored by Victoria Chapter

The Victoria Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association sponsors an arts and crafts show on Sunday March 2. Proceeds fund scholarships and other Ways and Means projects. For booth registration contact Mrs Betty Albrecht at 204 Salisbury Victoria Texas 77901 or call 512 575 7277.

Victoria Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association Betty Albrecht Salisbury Victoria Texas

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Who National Selection Committee Kathleen Holt Schenectady Point Comfort Seadrift HD Club A.J. Finke Jr Mrs. Darrell PTA Enchiladas Pinto Beans Fiesta Coleslaw Associated Press Connamon Confectioners Viking Mall Peggy Lavaca Sylvania Viking Seadrift News Walter Woolridge Fred Hanhart Nathan Woolridge Woolridg Hanhart Laredo Mexico Raymond Williams Bradley Sandy Dallas Ladies Sportswear Eo Hunlong Ve Oshmans DIAL Heart Campaign Los Angeles George Peppard Sherry Boucher Desert ABWA
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