Revenue Sharing Should Go For Tax Relief Says Council
Galveston County Research Council urged local use of federal revenue sharing funds for property tax relief. It warned revenue sharing effectively raises local taxes unless taxes are cut, and favored evaluating non tax uses by equivalent tax rate or savings. The group proposed advisory citizen committees, hearings, and prudent investment to avoid future tax increases.
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Galveston County Research Council
Council
R. J. Fosdick
George Odom
Research Council
Galveston County
Preparing Your Lawn Mower For Winter
County Extension Agent outlines steps to winterize lawn mowers including cleaning, oil changes, air cleaner care, and safe storage. Also lists Christmas Day Mass times for Queen of Peace Church and First Baptist Church on 25 December.
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Queen OF Peace Church
Laurel Avenue
First Baptist Church
Arrest Made For Possession Of Marijuana
Police stopped a car for driving on the wrong side of the road with no headlights. They found a concealed weapon and a bag containing marijuana. Oscar Dean Ray of 4701 Porter La Marque is to be charged in Judge Leonards court. Contents sent to Houston for testing. Separate burglaries hit several schools including West Lawn and La Mar Elementary with items stolen such as two Christmas gifts, a stapler, and fire extinguishers.
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Emmitt Arredondo
Keith Meenen
Sion
Oscar Dean
Ray
la Marque
Houston
Westlawn
La=mar
Spirit of Christmas Message Reminds of Light of Christ
The piece explains Christmas symbols such as lights on the tree, the star of the Wise Men, and colors red green silver gold and white. It recounts mistletoe holly poinsettias and the origins of carols and Nativity scenes. It closes with a call for Wise Men to follow a guiding star and gratitude to God for Christmas 1972.
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Martin Luther
Christ
America
Mexico
Joel R. Poinsett
St. Francis of Assisi
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Christmas greetings and holiday wishes from readers
The column shares holiday messages from readers across cities and countries, including Mrs Veronica Bogatto’s diary entry, wishes from Elizabeth Black in Paris, Shel ley and Joe Faulk of Dallas, and the Kelm family in Beaumont. It notes birthdays, anniversaries, and seasonal sentiments, ending with a long festive blessing for Christmas and the New Year.
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Veronica Bogatto
Elizabeth Black
Paris
Shelley
Joe Faulk
Dallas
Russell
Ann Kelm
Beaumont
Elks
Danny Kauffman
Bob Hope
LaMarque
Bess House
Helen Spiers
Ray Elfstrom
George W. Beach
Exemption Rules For Elderly Homeowners In School Tax
A partial transcription outlines property tax exemptions for homeowners aged 65 or older, detailing eligibility, continued levy if debts are pledged, and filing requirements from January 1 to April 30. It notes proof of age options such as birth certificates or supporting documents and sets effective date of January 1, 1973.
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Shaft
Local Club Events And Parties Scheduled This Week
The Galveston Stroke Club hosts its annual Christmas Mass Party at 7 30 PM Thursday at William Temple Community House 427 Market with Rev Ralph Bucy as speaker. Mainland Chapter No 263 Parents Without Partners meets at 7 30 PM Thursday Dec 28 at Texas City National Bank with Henry Par treasurer presenting slides from his Germany trip. Ada Demerson hosts Princess of Omar Christmas party on December 29 inviting members to bring a guest and exchange gifts with secret pals.
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Galveston
William Temple
Market
Ralph Bucy
la Manque Presbyterian Church
Parents ‘Without Partners, Inc
Mainland
Texas City National Bank
Henry
Germany
Ada Demerson
Princess of Omar
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