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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
July permit values reached 289 695, far above June’s 86 145, as 29 permits were issued. Four were for business construction including a 5100 permit for Four-Star Fence Co. to expand with two small buildings. George Beach received a 20000 permit for an office building on Bayou Rd.
A column mixes personal anecdotes about Burton Barber recovering from a major appendectomy and a playful prophecy about Bailey Clark and a sprawling golf itinerary on the west coast. It also reports Bayou Properties permits totaling 121 000 and a July city inspection tally of 226 by Cantrell's office.
Fifty eight local citizens attended La Marque Night Monday in Falstaff Brewing Co. Galveston. The event, sponsored by the chamber of commerce retail merchants committee, featured a plant tour followed by refreshments and a meal. Alec Creagh welcomed guests and special recognition was given to Paul Hopkins James C. Crowder Dr F L Jennings and Wilbur Arrington. This was the committee’s third La Marque Night sponsorship this year after Galveston County Rodeo and Colt .45 game in Houston.
Funeral services were held for Ernest Smith age 18 of La Marque who died after diving into Delaney's Pond near Freeway Manor and breaking his neck in two places. He attended Lake Arthur High School and was to try out for a football scholarship at McNeese State College.
A second burglary within a month at Slaton's Super Market 2206 Hwy 1765 was found Friday by a produce deliveryman. Entry was gained by pulling three quarter inch iron bars and breaking a restroom window. The store had recently bricked rear windows. the thieves stole beer and food and damaged vending machines while leaving sacks of shirts, meat, and other goods outside. Police officers J. D. Purdon Sgt. Savas Zaragoza and Ed Johnson investigated.
Public hearing on the 1964 65 La Marque Independent School District budget set for August 20 at 7 30 p m in the administration building. Statements urge voters to consider financial factors to maintain and improve education. County statement notes no tax increase in 1965, with a 6 424 569 90 total budget and 284 000 000 assessed valuation up from 1964.
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