City moves to audit sewer plant and street work plan
Wyatt Hedrick named to represent the city at a Texas Water Quality Board hearing in Austin to report on the sewerage treatment plant. Council sets public hearings for road assessments on Tallow Avenue A Houston Drive North and Crockett Drive West and South with a Shell Street date pending. They authorize bids to revise the Beatrice Addition sewer system and write off 1245.04 in uncollectable accounts while considering raising deposits to 20 dollars. Council tables two items including bicycle licensing and a mobile home park ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Hedrick
Texas Water Quality Board
Austin
Treaster
City Park
James Gartrell
Shell Street
Crockett Drive
Houston Drive
Tallow
Avenue A
Beatrice
Jack Treaster
Municipal League
Dan West
Lester Ingram
Furniture firm signs pledge to protect consumer rights
Jack Miller of Schreiber and Miller Furniture Co signed the Consumer Confidence pledge on April 30 as part of the National Home Furnishings Association. The pledge commits merchants to fair pricing, honest representations, quality service, and full customer satisfaction, with the pledge filed in Washington with the President's Consumer Advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miller
Schreiber & Miller Furniture Co
Miller
National Home Furnishings Association
America
Washington
Marines See War’s Harshness Beyond News From Home
A Marine corporal writes about the Vietnam conflict detailing the strain on service life in the bush, rifle inspections, and strict grooming. He contrasts civilian perceptions with frontline realities, noting civilians’ actions during the fighting and urging politicians to let troops fight or bring them home. He signs as Cpl John S. Allen, San Francisco, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirs
Vietnam
U.S
Marine Corps
States
Cpl
John S. Allen
San Francisco
California
La Marque bands to perform concert May 2
The La Marque Independent School District presents the 6th and 7th grade bands from the Intermediate School and the Sophomore and Junior Senior Bands from La Marque High School in a May 2 concert at 2 p.m. as part of National Music Week. Soloists include LMHS senior Robert Olson performing Vaughan Williams Concerto for Oboe and Donald Dudley. conductors are Herman Harper, Jerry Jenkins, Mike McCommon, and George Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Marque Independent School
la Marque High School
Vaughn- Williams
Robert Olson
Robert
LMHS
B.L. Olson
Donald Dudley
Raymon Dudley
Trinity Street
Herman Harper
Jerry Jenkins
Mike McCommon
George Walters
Protestant services lineup features Galveston leaders and regional units
300 EXPECTED Leo Wleczyk of Galveston Rey Leonard R Swinney of Sweeney will deliver Protestant services. Other committee members include Leon R Dreyfus Charles A Presster Honorato J Medina Jr Cecil R Isbell William B Hagan Joseph E Wall Clifton L Alexander Clarence A Corn ett James B. Smith Robert P. Green M.D. and Thomas A. Lera. Participating units represent Alvin Angleton Dickinson Hitchcock Galveston La Marque Freeport Pearland League City and Texas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Wleczyk
Galveston
Rey Leonard R
Swinney
Sweeney
Leon R
Dreyfus
Charles A, Presster
Honorato J, Medina Jr
Cecil R, Isbell
William B, Hagan
Joseph E. Wall
Clifton L. Alexander
Clarence A. Cornett
James B. Smith
Robert P. Green
M.D
Thomas A. Lera
Alvin
Angleton
Dickinson
Hitchcock
Galvestoft
la Marque
Freeport
Pearland
League City
Texas City
Young Democrats Hear Yarborough at Texas convention
Former Senator Ralph W. Yarborough challenged about 300 delegates to the Young Democrats state convention to boost numbers tenfold. He spoke to two thousand attendees in Dallas urging Texans to improve environment and government. The group elected James Allison, 24, UT law student, as president. Major business included platform revision targeting polluters and a redraft of the state constitution. Delegates from Texas City La Marque included Lloyd Samuels Glenn Betroise Ronnie Bell Myron Watkins Glenn Agustus Clarence Johnson Barbara Ozon Michael Kidd Joe Vargas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Yarborough
Texas
Young Democrats
Dallas
James Allison
University of Texas
Texas City - la Marque
Lloyd Samuels
Glenn Betroise
Ronnie Bell
Myron Watkins
Glenn Agustus
Clarence Johnson
Barbara Ozon
Michael Kidd
Joe Vargas
Thirsty Burglars Raid Knights of Columbus Hall
La Marque police report an overnight break in at 501 North Delaney Knight of Columbus Hall with 102 beer bottles a fifth of Ezra Brook one half gallon Ancient Age a Pepsi and Mountain Dew cases and three water pails stolen. Later a narcotics raid at 1611 Main apartment 6 led to the arrest of Larry E Moulder 22 and Brenda S Moulder 18 on multiple drug and weapons counts with bonds set at 33500 and 12500 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Marque
M. E. Leonard
Moulder
Charles Totty
Earl Johnston
Alan Stutters
Dennis Johnston
Steve Bock
Clock historian and local business owners featured
The article profiles the Ingrams a clock collecting family now running a jewelry shop with Dorothy and her son Bob at 328 Highway 3 after starting in a building at Holly and Highway 3 decades ago. Lester Ingram cherishes restoration, notes clock values rising from about 200 to 500 or more, and mentions a wish for a world class item like Big Ben. Police notes report 21 year old Katherine Simpson charged with 17 counts of forgery and theft. Kustom Auto on Highway 3 broken into, items stolen include a police radio, tuning kits, and a trailer hitch. Stock market style board decisions cover early exams, outlay for tympani and shelving, and board recognitions and resignations at area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly
Highway 3
Dorothy
Bob
Lester
Ingrams
Big Ben
London
Hearing Updates On Suspension Appeal And New Student
A Tuesday hearing discussed appealing the suspension to the school board though officials said no hearing request had been filed. Judge Noel instructed notifying the Texas Attorney General as the state statutes are challenged. The pre trial hearing added William McGrue to the case, joining Lee Pervis and Catherine McGrue who were initially named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Texas
Lee Pervis
Catherine McGrue
Cunningham
William McGrue
Joint Neighborhood Council Meeting for Target Areas 8 and 9
A joint meeting for Target areas 8 and 9 is set for Thursday April 29 at Carver Park. The session starts at 7 30 p m and aims to set community priorities based on local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver Park
Law Enforcement Officers To Be Honored May 10
The annual Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet honors Texas City and La Marque officers. May 10 at Nessler Center Texas City starts with 6 30 p m social hour and 7 p m buffet in Atlantic Room. Jaycees and chamber sponsors, co chairmen from both cities, and program by Howard A Katz and Marcus P Wilden highlight academy training and equipment. Rookie and experienced officers receive awards. community contribution awards also planned. Tickets 3 per person from local Jaycees chamber office or Bank of the Mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
la Marque
Nessler Center
Atlantic
Rankin DeWalt
Walter Feigle
Chamber of Commerce
Bank of the Mainland
CAC Honors Citizens For Special Services
The Galveston County Community Action Council held a recognition meeting to honor individuals and organizations for special services. J H Clouser explained the need for food and clothing for Neighborhood Centers and introduced Mrs Utah Gilford, coordinator for the programs. Special recognition was given to Mrs Robert Babbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston County Community Action Council
J.H. Clouser
Utah Gilford
Robert Babbs
Civil rights leader James Farmer's career and honors detailed
James Farmer, longtime leader of the Congress of Racial Equality, served as national director from 1961 to 1966 before leading the Center for Community Adult Education. Born 1920 in Marshall Texas, he earned degrees from Wiley College Howard University and multiple honorary doctorates. He held academic posts at Lincoln University and NYU, authored Freedom When?, and remained a prominent public speaker on American society. The event honored Farmer and others including Billie Flowers and R S Shaw, with community reports and a youth tribute, ending with a church luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Racial Equality
Center For Community Adult Education
James Farmer
Upholsterer’s International Union
American Federation of State
Marshall
Texas
Wiley College
Howard University School of Religion
Morgan State College
Muhlenberg College
Baker University
Jersey City State College
Central Michigan University
Farmer
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania
New York University
Random House
McKinney Memorial United Methodist Church
Billie Flowers
Texas City Family Welfare
R. S. Shaw
Trinity Lutheran Church
la Marque
Halfway House
Commodore Sanford
Mainland Recovery and Rest Home
Gilford
Delores Cuellar
Betty Price
Norma Mitchell
Youth Council of
Texas City
Lillian Peterson
Benford Anderson
Gov Smith Awards Area Grants For Combatting Crime
Governor Preston Smith approved 34 criminal justice action grants totaling 1.503 million dollars for state local government and educational institutions to combat crime in 10 broad areas. Six grants totaling 154 thousand dollars fund police training projects including the Houston Galveston Area Council in Houston 39935 to support its regional law enforcement training center. The council contracts with the College of the Mainland to train 500 officers and provide specialized courses for 270 officers as additional funding for a previously funded project. Counties included are Walker Montgomery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Criminal Justice Council
Joe Frazier Brown
Houston - Galveston
The
College of the Mainland
Walker
Montgom
Trespass suit notice in Galveston County Texas City case
Legal citation from Galveston County District Court 122nd for Constance Fannett against Helena Hulse and unknown heirs. Requires appearance by 10:00 AM first Monday after 42 days from issuance, May 1, 1971. suit for trespass to try title and damages on Lot 22 Block 11 Subdivision 1 Texas City Heights. Includes executor details and return of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Helena Hulse
District Court
Galveston County
122Nd District Court
Court House
Galveston
Texas
Constance Fannett
Texas City Heights
Robert Logan
Ghid Court
A. D
V.J. Beninati, JR
Election gratitude from local candidates after run-off
Jay thanked supporters and voters after the run-off praising George Mortimer and Eddie for their dignified campaigns. He pledged service to College of the Mainland and the community, noting high voter turnout and his appreciation for the chance to serve the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mortimer
Eddie
College of
Mainland
Solid in-kind match boosts regional grant total
The document lists counties including Liberty Harris Chambers Fort Bend Austin Galveston Colorado Wharton Brazoria and Matagorda and notes an in-kind match of 79096 dollars to support the grant program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ery
Liberty
Waller
Harris
Chambers
Fort Bend
Austin
Galveston
Colorado
Wharton
Brazoria
Matagorda
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la Marque, Texas
Texas Press Association
Orlando Blackburn
USMC
Harold Jay la Marque School Board
Yarborough
Knights of Columbus Hall
Kokomo Joe
Sgt .Campbell
Katherine Simpson
Albert
West
M. T. Fogarty
Nolte
Board of Equalization
I. S. Griffing
Gulf Coast Area of School Boards
University of Houston
Ronald Childress
la Marque Junior High
Penny Gregg
Jo Frances Roark
Lamar
Maillie Thames
CAC
George K. Drake, M
Gov Smith
Kathy Allen
J.B. ‘Kline
Ruth Nash
George K. Drake
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