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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1975

Page

3

Susan Saylor and Craig Basham wed in Port Lavaca ceremony

Susan Saylor and Craig Basham united in marriage at 7 30 P M Saturday in the First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca with Rev James Mayfield officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy Saylor of Port Lavaca, wore a candlelight gown with lace and a mantilla. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Byron Basham of Dassetta Texas. The ceremony included organist Eugenie Schmidt and soloist Melanie Jacks. A garden reception followed. the couple will reside in Huntsville after a seafood rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's parents. The bride is a 1971 Calhoun High School graduate and 1975 Sam Houston State University alumna. the groom is a Hull Dassetta High School graduate set to finish at Sam Houston University in December.

Susan Saylor Craig Basham James Mayfield First United Methodist Church Port Lavaca Billy Saylor Byron Basham Dassetta Texas Eugenie Schmidt Annie Schmidt Melanie Jacks Houston Loehngrin Steve Cornett Paul Summers Victoria Robert Miller Patsy Ann Lindsey Huntsville Lynn Saylor Austin Valerie Loftin Jeremy Loftin Georgette William Basham T.J. Loftin Spring Kevin Basham Trey Howse Joe Harrison Liberty Jody Basham Mike White Reginald Schoenewolf Waco Geoffry Thomas Joni Smith Suzie Griffing Sue Pickens Alvin Gayln Zwerschke Basham Calhoun High School Sam Houston State University Delta Zeta Sorority Kappa Delta Pi Amanda Nevitt Kathy Hollis League City Ray Davila Kenneth Albrecht Jim Ogg Jeff Lewis Pasadena Crystal Foster Lambda Alpha Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma _International Sorority Jerry van Trip Bonanza Clear Creek High School University of Houston South Houston H.H. Watkins J.L. Clark Mississippi Alejandro Hernandez R.W. Watkins Wade Charles Foster Crystal Chuck Steve Homer Smith Juan Villalon Monterey Mexico Rosa Gomez General Teran Felipe Gomez, Jr Rio Bravo Tampico Consuelo Hernandez Toledo Ohio Ricky Hernandez San Antonio John de la Cruz

Visit Highlights Families Across Texas over Weekend

Scot Cunningham from TSTI Waco visits his parents Mr and Mrs Don Cunningham. Mr and Mrs D J Lenertz with cousin Mrs David Rettig of Modesto California spend weekend in Austin with Mrs Lenertz's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ross Hamilton then go to Dallas to visit Lenertz's sister and brother in law and mother. Mrs Rettig returns to Modesto. Mr and Mrs Ed Bonds of Angleton are Memorial Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs D L Buchanan and attend Holiday Dance Club Saturday.

Scot Cunningham TSTI Waco Don W. Cunningham D.J. Lenertz David Rettig Modesto California Austin Ed Bonds Angleton D.L. Buchanan

Reception to honor Astrid Schaper and parents

The American Field Service Adult Chapter and Ameri can Field Service Student Club host a reception for Mr and Mrs Heinrich Schaper of Hanover Germany and daughter Astrid Schaper. Astrid was Calhoun High School Foreign Student for 1975 and part of the Reverend Tom Parsons family this year. The event is Sunday from 3 to 5 at the home of Dr and Mrs R R Willman on Half League Road.

American Field Service American Field Service Student Club Heinrich Schaper Hanover Germany Astrid Schaper Miss Schaper Calhoun High School Tom Parsons R.R. Willman Half League Road

Vacation Church School Registration at Grace Episcopal

Grace Episcopal Church invites the community to register for Vacation Church School on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program runs June 16 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for ages three through sixth grade. For information call Rev. G H Dettman at 552-2805. helpers include Mrs. Arthur Burke and Mrs. Howard Hartzog.

Grace Episcopal Church G.H. Dettman Arthur Burke Howard Hartzog

Rice University celebrates 62nd Commencement ceremonies

Tom Lancaster graduates at Rice University's 62nd Commencement on May 10 as the university confers 188 master's, 530 bachelor's, and doctoral degrees. Former resident Thomas Moore Lancaster receives a Bachelor Degree in Architecture. he is a 1969 Calhoun High School graduate, son of Dr. York Lancaster of Conroe and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham of Houston, with others named Mrs. Jimmie O'Neill and the Misses Patty and Barbara Maguire and Mrs. Wm. Mowen listed among attendees.

Rice University Thomas Moore Lancaster Calhoun High School York Lancaster Conroe Thomas Cunningham Houston

Farewell party honors Morris Arbill and family in Victoria

On Saturday May 17 a farewell party and barbecue honored Mr. and Mrs. Morris Arbill and family of Victoria at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J R Gaskamp. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. David Gaskamp Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gaskamp Mr. and Mrs. Danny Graham Mr. and Mrs. Neal Gray Jr and family and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Whitaker and Mark. Activities included baseball and darts then swimming at the Grays pool. Arthur B Lewis and Mrs Gaskamp of Spring visited Thursday.

Bar-Beque Morris Arbill Victoria J.R. Gaskamp David Gaskamp Ted Gaskamp Danny Graham Neal Gray Jr Terry Whitaker Mark Gray’s Pool Arthur B. Lewis Spring

Women of the Church Mission Bible Study at First Baptist

The Women of the Church Mission Bible Study will meet at First Baptist Church tomorrow morning at 9 45 a.m. Deacons will meet tomorrow evening at 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church Women of the Church Mission Bible Study Ruby Kings

Point Comfort Obituaries and Local Notices

Point Comfort residents update on funerals and illness. Larry Neyland attends his aunt Ruth Crosser's funeral. Larry Jr. also to attend Monday at 4 30. Dorothy Thompson and Madonna return to catch up on work amid George Thompson’s hospitalization in Victoria. Nuckels visit relatives in Point Comfort. Martha Nuckels to hospital in Victoria for tests. Wayne De Dar leaving Point Comfort Church of Christ. Sympathy extended to the Rice family of Olivia after a fatal automobile crash Friday.

Larry Neyland Stockdale Ruth Crosser Larry Dorothy Thompson Madonna Point Comfort George Thompson Victoria de Tar The Point Comfort Church of Christ Wayne de Dar Olivia Virgil Rice

Ann Landers Letter on Sex and VD Sparks Debate

A reader writes to Ann Landers defending a mid twenty woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease after multiple partners. She thanks emergency staff Planned Parenthood and a nonjudgmental approach, urging more honest talk about VD among parents patients and peers.

Ann Landers Planned Parenthood

Watkins Davila Wedding in Nassau Bay Church

Sharon Raylene Watkins and Alex H. Davila wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Pauls Catholic Church Nassau Bay Texas with Father George Beck and Reverend Bill Darnell officiating. Family from Seabrook Port Lavaca and Houston attended plus out of town guests. The bride wore lace gown Exquisity with a chapel train and veil. reception followed in the church hall. Continuous wedding music and flowers enhanced the event. couple plans South Houston residence after a honeymoon trip.

Sharon’ Raylene Watkins Alex H. Davia St. Paul’s Catholic Church Nassau Bay Texas George Beck Bill Darnell Nassau Bay Baptist Church L.R. Watkins Seabrook R.E. Davila Port Lavaca Nina Connelley Clear Lake City Spud Covington Galveston

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