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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
3
An account describes animal cruelty and improper ownership leading to cats euthanized due to overcrowded shelters. It urges responsible pet ownership with licensing, no chaining, and spaying neutering, highlighting SPCA support and education efforts in Galveston County.
In La Marque a Weight Watchers group meets Tuesdays at 7 PM in St Michael's Parish Hall. Galveston holds Wednesday 10 AM meetings. A local public works director cites a mangled traffic light caused by a truck as seen recently at Bayou and Texas Avenue. The rest contains unverifiable advisory text and fishing trip musings.
A letter to the editor from CLV Rice expresses sincere thanks to Jaycee-Ettes Haven Wells Joe Shipman Sparky Francis Juliewyall Joans-Ross Roger Stanfield Liz Buckhamon Ed McCrumb Alec Créagh Florance Lucas Mrs M G Watkins Terry Pagonas Norman Bulaich the La Marque City Fathers and the La Marque Times Staff for helping with the ball game this year. The kids appreciate it.
The narrator recalls teaching a learning friend to fish, describing his struggles with a stiff body and growing skill. As he learned to reel and set hooks, he slowly caught multiple fish, his joy evident in laughter and smiles, ending with a warm sense of shared happiness.
A reflective piece on fishing as therapy for handicapped individuals and the joy of introducing them to the sport, followed by the summer reading program closure. It lists top readers Sue Sun Yom and Rossano Dickie, and notes certificates and prizes from Baskin Robbins and Texas Reading Club.
Tammy Lindsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Jin Lindsey recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB. She is stationed at Lowry Field Denver as a supply specialist and requests overseas duty after six weeks of training. Michael Coss son of Mr and Mrs Donald Coss of La Marque participates in the Naval Academy summer program as a midshipman second class set to graduate in 1979. The program blends academy education with practical training including public speaking naval visits and a three week Annapolis course plus two weeks of naval service and a one week orientation at various bases. Hess. 1975 graduate of La Marque High School.
The University of Houston Board of Regents approved the schematic design for the Developmental Arts Building on the UH Clear Lake City campus. It will house recreation and instructional facilities and is expected to be among Texas first educational structures heated by solar energy. Solar collectors on the roof will supply winter heat and hot water, designed by Morris Associates, and the building will include a gymnasium, six handball courts, an experimental theatre, dance and exercise studio, two health studios, classrooms, offices, and dressing rooms with completion aimed for August 1978.
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