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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1975

Page

3

Silver Tea for Gingham Greens Lavaca hosts event

Members of the Gingham Greens of Lavaca welcomed guests at a Sunday Silver Tea in the Viking Room of the Viking Restaurant from 3 to 5 pm. D.J. Fisher designed patches featuring a lighthouse and the words Help and Hope and Gingham Greens.

Lavaca Lawrence Paul Stapp Pearl Belk Curtis Reece John Fussell Sam Sensabaugh Hilary Lenertz Ronald Kuerner D.J. Fisher George Cole Viking Viking Restaurant Ernest Cox Jack Lavaca Karen Kuerner

Summer reading picks from The Bookworm

Report highlights three new titles. Super Tour by Marilyn Allen follows an extravagant luxury tour with suspense and a cast of colorful travelers including a dope scheme. Next of Kin by Gladys Hasty Carroll explores two families uncovering roots and fate. The Virtues of Hell by Pierre Boulle follows John Butler’s drug trade transformation and dramatic end. Books are on Calhoun County Library shelves.

Marilyn Allen Kenneth Tate Scotland Ceylon Teheran Kathmandu Bangkor Island Hong Kong Fiji Chicago Ken Gldays Hasty Carroll Crowley's Pierre Boulle Kwai Hell John Butler Prson Butler Indiana Treasury Asia Calhoun County Library

End of school year party at Grace Church Parish Hall

Miss Maggie Colley and Master Curt Mowen hosted an end of year party Friday evening from 7 30 to 10 30 at Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Friends enjoyed dancing games and refreshments provided by hosts and assisted by parents and Mrs Leon Hensley. Attendees included Camille May Lisa Howard Lisa Metlock Dwayne Mullens Kristie Mott Laurie Ashen Charles Colley Billy Clark Cindy Edward Zamora Nancy Maguire Thomas Cannon Jimmy Dio Davis Gordon Randy Conrad Cathy Albrecht LeAnn Alexander Paul Carrick Dana Grimes David Newsome Tricia Harris Robin Freeman D Ann Smith Kim Braden Cindy Parker Michael Harabas Tommy Taylor Wayne Willis and Dena McKinley.

Maggie Colley Curt Mowen Grace Episcopal Church Youngs William Mowen Earl B.colley Leon Hensley Camille May Lisa Howard Lisa Metlock Dwayne Mullens Kristie Mott Laurie Ashen Charles Colley Billy Clark Cindy Edward Zamora Nancy Maguire Thomas Cannon Jimmy Dio Davis Gordon Randy Conrad Cathy Albrecht LeAnn Alexander Paul Carrick Dana Grimes David Newsome Tricia Harris Robin Freeman D’ann Smith Kim Braden Cindy Parker Michael Harabas Tommy Taylor Wayne Willis Dena McKinley

Jaws director Spielberg overcomes budget and schedule woes

In a notable achievement Steven Spielberg navigates a $2 million overrun and a 2.5 month delay while filming Jaws on Martha's Vineyard begun May 2 1974 and ending September 29. He cites the ocean as the main hurdle with tides chop and lighting delays extending filming time.

Pauline Kael Spielberg Universal Pictures Martha’s Vineyard

Esther Circle Set Meeting and Church Activities

The Esther Circle of Salem Lutheran Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs H L Beyer s residence. First Baptist Church holds Visitation Day with nursery open at 9 30 a m and church wide visitation at 7 p m tomorrow. Grace Episcopal plans adult discussion on Liturgical Change Wednesday from 7 30 to 9 p m.

Esther Salem Lutheran Church H.L. Beyer First Baptist Church Grace Episcopal Church

Bridal Shower Honors Paula Middaugh in Seadrift

A bridal shower at Seadrift Baptist Church Fellowship Hall honored Paula Middaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Middaugh, bride elect of Monty Moncrief of Laredo. Hostesses included Wanda Finke Jr and Nita Jo Whitman among others.

Seadrift Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Paula Middaugh Joe T. Middaugh Paula Monty Moncrief Alton Moncrief Laredo Wanda Finke Jr Nita Jo Whitman Junerking Sr. Gaskamp Sally Ward Genny Highberg Edith Madden Margaret Bowman Pearl Stapleton Mary Holder Ruth Gurley

Golden Muffins from an English Bread Treat

English muffins toasted split and buttered then topped with a sugar orange rind mixture. Toast under heat until bubbly and lightly browned. Makes 4 servings.

Local Personal Notices Highlight Family Visits and Achievements

Mr and Mrs James Tew host nephew Steven Ebert and wife from Des Moines Iowa arriving Friday and leaving Saturday for Jaredo for a weekend visit The Elberts will stay the rest of the week as Mr Elbert finishes his second year at Drake University Law School Mrs Donaghue Phoenix Arizona stays with Don Carlson family until grandchildren return from college The Earl Butler family hosts daughter Jan and son in law Buddy Wilson of Beaumont Texas for two weeks Jan earned a BA with highest honors in Mathematics from Lamar University Wilsons plan summer study at Lamar and teaching fellowship next fall Mrs Clifton Grutzmacher just returned from a two week judging tour for the Piano Guild evaluating 240 students across Beeville Refugio George West Three Rivers Gonzales and Shiner Texas Jerry Nickerson and Miss Vickie Baumgardner visit with grandparents Earl Butler Jerry attends A&M from Charlotte North Carolina Miss Baumgardner from Kingsville Texas The Faubions returned from Waco after their daughter Janice Faubion earned a BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology at Baylor University.

James Tew Steven Ebert Des Moines Iowa Tews Jaredo Elberts Elbert Drake University Earl Butler Buddy Wilson Jan Lamar University Beaumont Wilsons Wilson Clifton Grutzmacher Piano Guild Aolutions Beeville Refugio George West Three Rivers Gonzales and Shiner Texas Jerry Nickerson Vickie Baumgardner Jerry A&m Charlotte, North Carolina Miss Baumgardner Kingsville

Mrs Cecil Guthrie Honored At Farewell Coffee

Mrs Cecil B Guthrie was honored with a farewell coffee at the home of Mrs Roy Whitmire with hostesses Mrs G C McKamey and Mrs J C Melcher Sr. Guests arrived 9 30 to 11 30 a m and a map showed her upcoming move to Pawan Sabah East Malaysia with her husband in Marine Drilling Company. She plans to tour Hawaii and Hong Kong before settling.

Cecil B. Guthrie Roy Whitmire Whitmire G.C. McKamey J.C. Melcher, Sr

Point Comfort Community Notes and Visits

The Church of Christ in Olivia began a meeting on Sunday May 18 and will run until May 21 at 7 30 PM daily inviting all Point Comfort residents. State Rep Mike Ezzell of Snyder visited Point Comfort to see his mother Mrs Genevieve Ezzell. Don Ezzell returned from the VA hospital and attended his son Jimmys little league game. Mrs Dorothy Thompson came home for personal business after hospital stays for her husband George. Mary Ann Kosarek a Calhoun High School senior won the Beta Sigma Phi scholarship the Womens Study Club vocal scholarship and the Psychology award. Benny Ezzell has returned from National Guard duty in Victoria.

Church of Christ In Olivia Point Comfort Mike Ezzell Snyder Austin Genevieve Ezzell Don Ezzell V.A Jimmy Dorothy Thompson Dorothy Victoria de Tar Hospital George Mary Ann Kosarek Calhoun High School Frank Kosarek Benny Ezzell

Top Cookie salesgirl tops Port Lavaca scouts in district

Cynthia Ruddick of Junior Troop 44 Port Lavaca sold 136 boxes to lead District V of the Paisano Girl Scout Council in the latest cookie sale. Runner up Dee Ann wworaczyk of Cadette Troop 453 Seadrift sold 63 boxes in the County. District V met May 14 at First State Bank with leaders from Edna Port Lavaca Lolita Victoria.

Cynthia Ruddick Port Lavaca Paisano Girl Scout Council Dee Ann Wworaczyk Cadette Troop 453 Seadrift First State Bank Edna Lolita Victoria

Roosevelt Elementary PTA Elects New Officers

The Roosevelt Elementary School PTA installed new officers for the next school year. President Mrs Hugo Sturm, vice-president Mrs Marion A Smith, secretary Mrs Jerry Halsey, and treasurer Mrs Jesse Reyes were announced. The sixth grade presented a musical program and a pink and white cake reading Congratulations to the 6th Grade Class was served. It was the largest meeting of the past year and enjoyed by all.

Roosevelt Elementary PTA Hugo Sturm Marion A. Smith Jerry Halsey Jesse Reyes

Initiated in Alpha Chi at East Texas State University

Eugenie Lynn Schmidt, a junior music education major at East Texas State University, is among 192 juniors and seniors initiated into Alpha Chi, honoring top tenth percent students. ETSU vice president Dr. Richard C. Meyer notes members exemplify high academic attainment and strong character. Schmidt is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Schmidt of Point Comfort, Texas.

Eugenie Lynn Schmidt East Texas State University Alpha Chi Richard C. Meyer ETSU Eugenie Lynn Eugene F. Schmidt Point Comfort Texas

Swim party honors Karen Hohlfelder

Mrs. E W Lyle hosts a farewell swimming party for Karen Hohlfelder at Oak Glen Apartments from 4 30 to 7 p m with water games and prizes followed by a picnic supper for friends and family. Karen plans to move to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with her family at month end. Easter superstitions from around the world are noted by Hallmark researcher Sally Hopkins.

E.W. Lyle Oak Glen Apartments Karen Holfelder Karen Eileen Clegg Tammy Jones Lynette Hengst Sarah Laughlin Leslie Lester Louise McCarley Mary Ryan Tina Bonham Toni Ficklin Dawn Jackson Nancy Parra Becky Feinberg Robbie Braden Nancy Sassman Judy Kirby Lyle Pat Johnson D’ann Smith Kim Braden Gene Hohlfelder Leroy Braden Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Kansas City Eastre Hallmark Sally Hopkins

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