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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1975
Page
1
The Galveston County Grand Jury concludes a two month session for the Dec 1974 Jan 1975 term. It warns that reports paperwork and more clerks help victims only if plans are completed without political interference and urges stronger county law enforcement agency action.
La Marque school board held a regular session to discuss next year scheduling and the process for selecting a new depository. They noted conflicts with single period courses, affirmed that some compromises are needed, and proposed bids be opened at a board meeting. The district proclaimed Vocational Education Week February 9-15 and invited the State Board of Education to meet locally. La Marque and two other schools were recognized for using the quarter system, and cafeteria staff were thanked for hosting a Gulf Coast Association of School Boards meeting.
County Commissioner Jack Lawrence said part of the complete Flood Protection Levee should be turned over to the county for maintenance by the Corps of Engineers after noting a one mile long cable near Skyline Drive was cut in 34 places over the weekend. The board set railroad crossing markers at Tower Road as a top priority and sent a proposed Austin bill package to lawmakers, including a Galveston County Flood Control District and uniform building code measures. Bids for departmental vehicles and equipment were opened, and several budget items and hires were approved or deferred.
La Marque police investigated multiple thefts and property crimes including an aggravated robbery at a Main Street U Totem where a 25 year old Black male brandished a chrome pistol and fled with 50 to 60 dollars. Other cases involved car battery theft vandalism mailbox damage burglary clothing theft from a washing machine and burglary victims reporting losses totaling hundreds of dollars.
The Times lists new delivery routes bordered by IH 45 Magnolia Lake Road Cedar Drive Vauthier McKinney Katherine Raymond Layman. Carriers will be assigned with names and phone numbers for missed papers.
Michael Davis made Blinn College honor roll for 1974 fall semester. Jack A Neuner Jr trains for eight week Recruit Firemen's School in College Station with Texas Engineering Extension Service. Joel Loop and Rusty Glawn to compete in calf scramble at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events on Feb 28 and March 1. Birthday wishes to Alice Cockrill on Feb 6 Wilford Malmn Sr on Feb 9 and Rev J A Wrenn on Feb 7.
City Secretary Phil Brooks reports three candidates have filed for the April 5 city election. Mayor hopeful is R. C. Bob Whelton, Alexander Pratt runs for Position One, and Dennis Payne for Position Two. Filing deadline is midnight March 5.
The Times La Marque edition highlights National Vocational Education Week February 9 to 15 with celebrations at both La Marque and Hitchcock high schools and College of the Mainland. Citizens are invited to tour the programs and learn about modern vocational education.
A reception honors Cathy Gillentine, managing editor of The La Marque Times, as Woman of the Year. Co chairs are Mrs. Mabel Pratt and Mrs. Judy Webb. Gillentine, longtime area resident, is active in Paul’s Union Church, College of the Mainland Arts, Girl Scouts, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Plasek becomes a fresh addition to the La Marque Police Department after serving in the Army and the La Marque Auxiliary Police. He attended Galveston County Sheriff's auxiliary school and College of the Mainland certification, earning an Associated Arts degree in Lan Ent. He describes police work as varied and notes he dislikes only the prospect of major accident scenes.
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