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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1975

Page

2

Dynamic Maturity Group Meeting at First National Bank

The Dynamic Maturity Group met Thursday in the First National Bank Community Room. Members played bridge, 42, and dominoes with Junior Service League filling incomplete tables. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Coffee, Mrs. Denham, and Mrs. Wall, with other League members assisting. Mrs. Westerholm chairs the group serving retired community members. Attendees ranged from Mrs. Campbell to Mr. Gambill, noting broad community participation.

First National Bank Junior Service League Fred Stokes David Coffee David Denham Ralph Wall Dave McGrath F.M. Logsdon Jay Hubbard, Jr Don Cunningham Leo Westerholm League Eva Campbell C.E. Chamblee Pat Lundin George Spiegel C.C. Motley B.C. Key A.J. Marshall Mary Benarden D.B. Halliburton H.D. MecCain Maggie Phillips Charles Moon L.F. Caites Mildred Jaluska Ruth Zweineman Violet Fry Mickey Davis Troy Gambill Nellie Samuelson Ceylin West Mary Stephens A.E. Bonarden Flaurie Lee Brewster Carey Legett Mrs. J.8. Chatterton Berta Courturier

Bridal Shower Held for Diane Kretschmar in Church Hall

A bridal shower was given for Miss Diane Kretschmar in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of Christ at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Out-of-town aunts attended from Bay City and El Campo. Miss Kretschmar will wed Mr Measell Saturday at Central Christian Church in Corpus Christi.

Diane Kretschmar Steve Mensell Corpus Christi Church of Christ Alfred Buxkemper Wanda Buxkemper Scott Bates James Matson Buster Crober Vernon Thorn Carl Shirron Audie Lee Northcutt Bay City Dick Wigginton el Campo Kretschmar Measell Central Christian Church

Forcing dogwood branches to bloom indoors early

Instructions for forcing flowering shrubs indoors describe cutting long dogwood branches, soaking in water, wrapping in wet burlap, and keeping stems in a 60 degree room for about 24 hours before rewatering. Regular spray, six week wait, and light exposure are advised to achieve earlier petals opening and brighter color. Keep stems hydrated, trim slants, and remove any water-blocking debris to speed blooming.

Birth Announced for Christopher Gustav Friemel Jr.

Mr and Mrs Gus H Friemel Jr of Huntsville Texas announce the birth of a son born March 9 at Columbus Hospital Weighing 9 oz the newborn was named Christopher Gustav Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Brendon Vickers of Columbus Texas and Mr and Mrs Gus H Friemel Sr of Port Lavaca

Gus H. Friemel, Jr Huntsville Texas Columbus Hospital Christopher Gustav Brendon Vickers Columbus Gus H. Friemel Port Lavaca

School Lunches Menu Highlights

A school lunch menu features hot dogs with chili and cheese, Navy beans, potato chips, a lettuce and tomato salad, and milk.

Mrs. Bryan White Celebrates 75th Birthday at Home

Mrs. Bryan White marked her 75th birthday with family friends gathered March 1 at her Blooming residence. Four daughters and two sons hosted. six red rose centerpiece honored each child. cake and punch served by granddaughters. Attendees included numerous children, grandchildren, and spouses from Blooming, Texas. Victoria, Port Lavaca, and Laurel, Mississippi, with notable guests from San Antonio, Seguin, Edna, Mathis, Range, and Port Lavaca communities.

Bryan White Blooming S. White Vests Ernest Warnock Ray Marek Joe Vest Donova Mathis Texas Sidney Seguin al Ellers San Antonio Range Douglas White Larry Edna Donovan White Billy Charles White Shelly Lynn Roger Paul Warnock Roxanne Shela Roger, Jr Glenn Marek Port Lavaca

Rayburn Returns Home After Visits in Indiana

William Rayburn leaves South Bend Indiana to reunite with family after two weeks visiting sisters and brothers in law Floyd Harrison and Maurice Bownds. Southwest Texas State University students home for spring break include Jeff Roberts Indy Bunch Marie Durham Debra Blinka Keith Wisim Dale Ann Harris Mark Patterson Donna Benarden Greg Huey Allen Airwood.

Wiliam Rayburn South Bend Indiana Floyd Harrison Maurice Bownds Southwest Texas State University Jeff Roberts Indy Bunch Marie Durham Debra Blinka Keith Wi'sim Dale Ann Harris Mark Patterson Donna Benarden Greg Huey Allen Airwood

Guidance on a Bisexual Son and Marital Strain

Ann Landers advises parents of a 19 year old who has moved from belief in God to karma and bisexual relationships. The letter suggests accepting the son’s sexuality while noting possible changes and the heavy, costly path of therapy if he chooses to become straight. The column also offers advice to a wife dealing with a noncommunicative husband and ends with a notice about obtaining Ann Landers booklets.

Greg

This Day In History 12th 1975 Highlights

Highlights include Adolf Hitler unifying Austria in 1938 and New Jersey becoming a British colony in 1664. Also noted are Albert Berry’s 1912 parachute jump, Pope Pius XII’s 1939 papacy, the 1940 Moscow Finland peace treaty, the Truman Doctrine of 1947, and Suharto’s 1966 swearing in. A 1960s rally and 1960s corporate bombings are mentioned along with Nixon’s 1974 White House visit. Liza Minnelli turns 29 and Edward Albee 47.

Germany Austria Adolf Hitler New Jersey Charles James Duke of Ork Albert Berry Jeffferson Barracks Pius the 12Th Selma Ala New York Socony Oil, International Business Machines General Telephone and Electronics Richard Nixon Washington Jordan King Pussein Middle East Liza Minnelli Edward Albee

Lutheran church women event set for Campo Saturday

The Southern District Assembly of Lutheran Church Women meets at First Lutheran Church in Campo with 8:30 registration and 9:20 program titled Partners in God's World through 3:45. Send registration and luncheon reservations to El Campo address. contact Dianna Sturm for transport. Evangelist Larry Wood and singer Bill Sky Eagle lead the simultaneous revival crusade at Point Comfort First Baptist through Sunday.

Lutheran Church Women First Lutheran Church Oscar Street Campo God's World Glen Johnson P.O el Campo Texas Point Comfort First Baptist Church Larry Wood Fort Worth Bill Sky Eagle Waco

Long Mott News Virs and Farm Show Trip Highlights

J P Wood reports Earl Lange Carl Manuel and Jimmy Manuel traveled to Fort Worth for a Farm Show and Tractor Pull over the weekend. They attended a luncheon by Long Manufacturing Company and met W R Long and Charles E Gregory with about 250 Long dealers. A plant tour to Carrollton followed with 24 hour parts access. Local notes include a San Antonio weekend visit, a hospital stay, and snake incidents nearby with rattlers killed.

Earl Lange Carl Manuel Jimmy Manuel Fort Worth Long Manufacturing Company, Inc Lawrence, N.C W.R Long Long Long Manufacturing Company Charles E. Gregory Southwest Carrollton Texas

Current best sellers in fiction and nonfiction list

The list highlights notable best sellers across fiction and nonfiction. Fiction titles include Centennial by James A. Michener and The Seven Per Cent Solution edited by Meyer, Something Happened by Joseph Heller, Helter Skelter, The Ebony Tower by John Fowles, Lady Tryon, and All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot. Nonfiction entries feature Strictly Speaking by John Newman and Palace Guard by Rather and Gates, plus Bermuda Triangle and Helter Skelter among others.

Michener Meyer Newman Bermuda Triangle Helter Skelter Herriot

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