New AAUW members were honored Sun. at the annual homemade pizza party at Margaret Light's home in Orange. Guest speaker was Margaret Toal, discussing little known facts about Orange. Left to right are Doris Hudson, Leslie Barras, & Joan Sechler Tharp. Not pictured are Leslie Ray, Mary Walker, & Jean Koonz. AAUW stands for American Assn. of University Women, a national organization. The next AAUW event will be a monthly book club called Book-Ins, set for 7 p.m., Tues., Sept. 27, at home of Susan Quigley in the historical district, 608 N. 6th St. The book, THE BOYS IN THE BOAT … [Read more...] about AAUW Brings In New Members
Book Club Meets
The Book Club for OCF (Orange County Friends) meets at 2 p.m. the 2nd Mon. of each school month at The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop, across from LCMHS on. Hwy. 87. To be discussed information Mon., Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. are: DAUGHTER OF FORTUNE by Isabel Allende & THE LAST ANNIVERSARY by Leane Moriarty. A recent gathering included, back row, Anne Payne, OCF Treasurer Debbie Francis, & Barbara Meyer; front row, l. to r., are OCF President Karen McKinney, Dina Defrates, & OCF Book Club Chair, Janelle Ramsey. Not pictured is Lois Ferrell, VP. OCF was formerly known as Orange Newcomers. … [Read more...] about Book Club Meets
Deweyville ISD Opens Portables
Starting this week about half the previous number of students will be attending classes in the Deweyville High School than started the school year. That is good news because the portable buildings bought by the Deweyville Independent School District will now be used for classes by the elementary school grades. Classes started today in the portable buildings. Flooding in March caused the closing of the Deweyville Elementary School. All grades were housed in the Deweyville High School for the last two months of last school year. The same was true for the first three weeks of this school … [Read more...] about Deweyville ISD Opens Portables
Collecting School Supplies Sept. 17
Tracey Granger Benefit
Sharla Varee Goodyear
Sharla Varee Goodyear, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Friday, September 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors Jeff Bell and Travis Hood. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 21, 1940, she was the daughter of David Elmer Peasley and Mary Ollie (Michael) Peasley. Sharla was a longtime member of Cove … [Read more...] about Sharla Varee Goodyear
Mary “Margaret” Stephens Romeis
Mary "Margaret" Stephens Romeis, a longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed from this life and went Home to her eternal reward September 11th, 2016. She was 82. Born October 25th, 1933 in Cedartown, Georgia, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by: Her mother- Floy Lucille Stephens, Father- John Hugh Stephens, Brother- Kenneth Stephens, Son-in-Law- Joseph Will, and sister- Johnnie Slone. She is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 67 years- Kenneth E. Romeis, Sons: Terry E. Romeis and wife Tess … [Read more...] about Mary “Margaret” Stephens Romeis
Per Hoelgaard Jensen
Per Hoelgaard Jensen, 76, of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2016. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City at 800 Highland Dr., Bridge City, TX 77611. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 13, 1940, he was the son of Henning Hoelgaard Jensen and Ketty Jorgensen. Per studied to be a Konditorei (specialized pastry chef) in Demark and Switzerland before immigrating to the United States in 1958. After a few years of working as a pastry … [Read more...] about Per Hoelgaard Jensen
Milton Paul Pansano
Milton Paul Pansano, 76, of Bridge City, TX, passed away on September 8, 2016, in Houston, TX. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September, 13, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, TX. Officiating will be Reverend John W. Harrell. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, T Born in Port Arthur, TX, on October 7, 1939, he was the son of Unus Thomas Pansano and Lelia Marie (Dugas) Pansano. Milton was a veteran of the … [Read more...] about Milton Paul Pansano
YMBL Volleyball Results
The Deweyville Lady Pirates became back to back champions of the small school portion of the YMBL tournament this week. They defeated Burkeville, Anahuac, Woodville, and Hardin on Saturday to capture the 2016 YMBL championship. All tournament members for the team were Sr Gabby Dupuy, Jr Brooke Smith, and Jr Maddy Berry. Kennidee Willis was named the tournament MVP. LCM finished fifth WOS finished 2-2 in the tournament, losing to LCM for the fifth place spot. OF was 2-5 in the tournament, beating Ozen and Central. … [Read more...] about YMBL Volleyball Results
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