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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
1
An open letter to readers urges community action to aid youth through a new center offering sports, classes, and counseling. Signers John L. Yancy and Rev N Wyatt invite participation and announce a Feb 24 meeting at the Community Action Council building in La Marque to unite city leaders and residents in starting youth programs.
The article discusses precise time, leap year rules, and the importance of exact timing for moon missions and defense. It cites Monsignor Lagana explaining atomic time, Greenwich Mean Time, and the need for a universal time and metric system. It notes his role at Our Lady Queen of Peace and a plan for a youth community center with local involvement.
Community effort invites residents to join calls explaining drug abuse among Galveston County's youth. Volunteers aim to educate and reduce the spread of drug use through outreach and awareness initiatives.
The Wesley Community Center annual meeting is set for Thursday February 24. ELINOR WYATT returns to class despite illness. JERRY WAGGONERS and JACK NASHES travel from Hodges Gardens near Many Louisiana with spring promises. SUZANNE WARING’s friends register pleasure at ski trip or sympathy for a broken arm. She teaches journalism in Albuquerque High School.
One half credit or its equivalent offered for 20 dollars or drivers education for 35 dollars. Twenty three classes planned. Out of district students pay 10 dollars extra. Summer classes start June 5 with elementary ending July 7 and secondary schools ending July 18. Registration deadline is June 1.
The La Marque Jaycee ettes plan a Feb 27 tea for Mrs. Dyer at Rita Pate's home 2617 Meadow Lane from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends are invited to congratulate her at Glenbrook United Methodist Church 8635 Glen Valley at 10 a.m. Lionel J. Castillo Houston City Controller will speak on community centers. Wesley's program reviewed and future plans discussed. Luncheon to follow with donations of 1.50 invited.
The Chamber identifies officers including L. J. Brown treasurer Curtis B. McGowan executive secretary Herbert Caldwell recording secretary Ernest Brow Jr parliamentarian Bias McDaniels chaplain. It will honor Outstanding Man and Woman of the Year Dr J Don Boney guest speaker. Tickets from board members or call James Loving 935-9347 or L J Brown 935-6337.
The Texas City La Marque retired teachers gathered in the Coral Reef room at Nessler Center with about 20 members. Dr. L. C. McDonald and Mrs. W. M. McLemore spoke as featured speakers. Officers elected include Edith Conant as president Juliette Moore as vice president James A. Davis as secretary and Wilma Mikeska as treasurer. Further officers will be chosen later.
The Neighborhood Council for Target Area 8 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday February 24 at 7 30 p m at the La Marque Neighborhood Center 2805 Texas Avenue Topics include community involvement and invites residents to attend to help improve the area.
Johnson of Union Carbide in Employee Relations holds a BBA from Paul Quinn College and studied administration at Texas Southern University. He taught seven and a half years in Victoria public schools. Active in McKinney Memorial United Methodist Church and various local groups, he argues education is the top tax priority and pledges to offer fresh viewpoints for a cooperative district climate.
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