Wave Adds Staff In Advertising and Society Desk
The Wave expands its display advertising department and adds Mrs Tommye Johnson as Wave Society Editor. She has 12 years in Port Lavaca with husband Syd of Seadrift Pipeline. Laurel May joins display advertising after six weeks in classifieds. both join existing staff including Charlotte Tynge. Richard Grollinger arrives from Tinley Park Star Tribune as news reporter.
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Wave
Tommye Johnson
Mary Rothband
Wave Society
Johnson
Port Lavaca
Syd
Seadrift Pipeline
Union Carbide
SMU
University of Houston
Victoria College
Society
Hayes Electric Service
Mrs May
Charlotte Tynge
Tinley Park
Houston
Auxiliary Decides on Donations and Christmas Plans
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4403 pledges $2 per member, totaling $7H2 by May 31 1975, to Cancer Aid and Research. The post gave $25 to Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Department and $20 to the Calhoun County Boys' Club. A children's Christmas party is set for Dec 14 with additional parties planned at First State Bank Dec 19 and King Fisher Marine Dec 2. A bake sale at Viking Mall precedes Howard Lewis's $5 attendance prize. Next post meeting is Nov 18.
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Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4403
Post
Point Comfort
Calhoun County Boys’ Club
First State Bank
King Fisher Marine
Viking Mall
Howard Lewis
Rainbow Girls Banquet Slated
The Mystic Banquet for all Masters of the Grand Cross of Color honors the founding of the Rainbow for Girls. It will be held November 12 at 6 pm at the home of Mr. John Meitzen. Port Lavaca Grand Cross Masters are asked to call Mrs Meitzen for information.
Rag curls and handy home hacks from readers
A column of practical tips from readers includes using a dust sweeping tool in cars and windows, making rag curls with grandmothers’ hints, and a tape-thimble trick for arthritic sewers to keep a thimble on. Also mentions “Never Give Up” and long-time favorite Jolan West.
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Heloise O.K
Heloise
Puppeteers Present Coco's Magic Wings at Library
The Jackson Puppeteers stage Coco's Magic Wings at 8 am and 4 pm at Calhoun County Library to promote Children's Book Week. Sponsored by First National Bank, the show follows Coco Coon who longs to fly like his animal friends and pursues flight.
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Jackson
Calhoun County
First National Bank
Coco
Coco Coon
Ann Landers letters spark debate on bachelor fate and menopause
A reader challenges Ann Landers on statistics about marriage and crime, prompting replies on bachelor life, illness, and economic angles. The column also touches on male menopause, hot flashes, and urges readers to seek medical advice, with promotions for a new Ann Landers booklet.
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Ann Landers
Elgin
Ginseng Hunt in Appalachia Feeds a Trade
In Princeton West Virginia a fall ginseng hunt unfolds as hunters seek five leafed berries to stock market demand. A major dealer, S D Fuller, reports roots selling for four dollars a pound with wild stocks prized for their character. Chinese buyers, including agents visiting from New York, seek the roots for traditional medicine and markets in Hong Kong.
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Princeton
W Va
Appalachia
Sayd
S D Fuller Fuller
Fuller
Sang
North Carolina
New York
Hong Kong
Puller
Double Shower Honors For Two Local Brides
Mrs Marcus Pfeifer formerly Pam Wagner and Michelle Pfeifer bride elect of Mark Clark share a double miscellaneous shower at Mrs A L Clark home. Burgundy and pink decor complimented gifts of dishes and stainless ware to Mrs Pfeifer and pots and pans to Mrs Pfeifer. Guests from Victoria Norheim Edna attended. Dozens of hostesses listed.
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Marcus Pfeifer
Pam Wagner
Michelle Pfeifer
Mark Clark
A L. Clark
Baby shower held for Mrs Joe McGrath
A baby shower for Mrs Joe McGrath was hosted at her mother’s home. Guests included Mrs Reid McCarty and Mrs David McGrath the mother in law and Mrs Bill McGrath sister in law. Corsages highchair and hostess gifts were given. Games prizes and a cake and punch table with a green yellow stork centerpiece were described. About 20 guests attended hosted by Rhonda Braun Lana McClurkan Cathy Neill Danne Rawlings and Debbie Wallace.
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Joe McGrath
Reid McCarty
David McGrath
Bill McGrath
Rhonda Braun
Lana McClurkan
Cathy Neill
Danne Rawlings
Debbie Wallace
Point Comfort PTA Bicentennial Meeting Highlights
Point Comfort students displayed bicentennial flags at the PTA meeting. Mrs George Dykes accepted the attendance banner for highest parent turnout. Door prize went to Mrs Richard Miller donated by Mrs Bevis Abshire. Delegates named to state convention in Houston. Bake sale planned by library for November 2 at 8 am. Ethnic desserts served and recipes sold to raise funds.
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Point Comfort
Parent- Teacher Association
George Dykes
Richard Miller
Bevis Abshire
John DeBault
Bobby King
Houston
PTA
Mrs. DeBault
School Lunch Menu Friday Lines Up Tuna Casserole
Friday school lunch offers tuna and noodle casserole with English peas carrot and celery sticks and buttered hot rolls for students.
Gas energy shines in home heating and cooking
This article argues gas is a more efficient fuel for home use than electricity. It notes natural gas directly powers central heating, water heating, cooking and clothes drying with less energy than electric equivalents. It cites examples: heating seven gallons of water per unit of gas and heating 27 homes per unit for electricity. Houston Natural promotes using gas for big home jobs to save energy.
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Houston Natural
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NEW Society
Mary Roth Band
Richard Grollinger
Grollinger
Tinley Park Star Tribune
Northern Illinois University
Laurel
Rainbow Girls
Mr. FL. Niven
Cracky
Helone
Jolan West
Murs Sewing Center
Mate
Sam Hill
Fevelyn
Eee Rete
Son
Victoria
Norheim
Edna
Leonard Pokluda
Warren Bryan
Donald Toole
Hubert Hermes
Otto Wenske Jr
Gantran Alamia
Bobby Lee
Sylvia Lee
Henry Bowman
W. J Muenster
Dillard Schooley
Jack Trollinger
Kenneth Wenske
Willie Struka
Frank Garza
M. H. Leigh
Eddie Witt
Nolan Toole
G .A. Jennings
Michael Pfeifer
Donna Hunt
Tommy Garbe
Halen Knobie Jr
Opal Frazier
Howard Matthias
Curtis Griggs
Henry Wopitka
Kathy Hurst
Point Pta
Houston Natural Gas
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