Grover Named Lincoln Day Dinner Speaker for 1973
Hank Grover, who came close to being Texas first Republican governor in 1972, was chosen as the featured speaker for the Galveston County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner on February 16. At a Galveston County Republican Executive Committee meeting, co chairpersons were named for the dinner and several GOP guests were announced for the event.
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Hank Grover
Texas
Galveston County
Marilyn Gallagher
Dickinson
Estelle Tartt
Galveston
Mainland Elks Lodge Secretary George D Wood Resigns
George D Wood resigns as charter secretary of Mainland Elks Lodge 2141 effective Jan 31 after serving since 1959 with a break in 1966 67 when elected Exalted Ruler. A founder mover of the Mainland lodge in 1959 he also held Texas Elks roles and works at Bank of the Mainland in La Marque.
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George D. Wood
Elks Lodge
Wood
Galveston County
Grand Lodge Elks
Phil Cleater
Dallas
Carl Mann
Baytown
T. Frank Harling
Galveston
Mainland
Texas
Texas Elks State Association
New Lodge
Exalted Ruler’s Association of Texas
Grace
Bayou Vista
Hitchcock
Bank of the Mainland
la Marque
City Council Rejects High School Street Plan Over Funds
Council cites lack of funds after rejecting opening three streets to the high school with estimates at 30000 dollars. The 1973 street program covers secondary and maintenance plans including Bellview Stonewall Rosalie Pirtle and Nashby streets. A protest group spokesman alleges discrimination and seeks inclusion of black community streets in revenue sharing funds. Mayor Crowder says federal revenue sharing will fund a new city water well for all residents.
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Treaster
Bellview
Stonewall
Rosalie
Pirtle
Nashby
R. V.mcclintock
la Marque
James Crowder
McClintock
Police report arrests and thefts in La Marque area
Late Friday night the La Marque tactical squad arrested eight people in the parking lot of the Tate-Em store at Main and Bayou. Charges included possession of marijuana and minor possession of alcohol. names listed include Robert K. Lynch James G. Bolton Paul D. Gillaspia Herbert R. Vaughn Kenneth Smith and Robin E. Beene with an unnamed juvenile. An arrest for making alcohol available to a minor was Robert O Balle. Irene Drive resident Claudia Issom faces nine counts for passing a forged instrument. Willie Mae Soloman charged with swindle by worthless money order four counts. Investigations by Sgt. Larry Crow Officer Frank Walker. Other cases: Dale Davis reported theft of front wheel tire and disk brake from a Suzuki 750 motorcycle valued around $200. Frank Walker investigated. L C Jones reported stolen portable TV meat beverages and cash valued about $167.77 from 2819 Main Street. burglary investigated by Larry Crow and Richard Duroux. J E Salyer reported front door lock pried on 2502 Lake Road with stolen 25 inch color console wrist watch cigarette lighter pocket knife and $4 in coins worth about $810.25. investigation by Patrolman Gene H Olivier.
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Main
Third
la Marque
Utate-Em
Main and
Bayou
Robert K. Lynch
James G. Bolton
Paul D. Gillaspia
Herbert R. Vaughn
Kenneth Smith
Robin E. Beene
Robert O’ Balle
Wallace Deats Jr
Keith Meenan
Claudia Issom
Irene Drive
Willie Mae Soloman
Larry Crow
Frank Walker
Dale Davis
Wisteria
L. C. Jones
Maintreet
Set
Richard Duroux
J. E. Salyer
Lake Road
Atrolman
Gene H. Olivier
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New York City visit with relatives and friends noted. MAY PARKMAN returned from a Cozumel Mexico trip. La Marque 4-H Club members aided the TAP March of Dimes drive led by Linda Bump with a long list of participants including Betty Monych Sandy Crosby Skippy Crosby Ricky Crosby Melinda Petit Mike Petit Connie Hopkins Paty Hopkins Shawn Brents Rusty Spawn Joel Loop Alan Loop Joni Loop Jimmy Bernsen Vicky Gilliam Becky Fuller Margaret Olson and Mary Lee Anderson.
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May Parkman
Cozumel
Mexico
Betty Monych
Sandy Crosby
Skippy Crosby
Ricky Crosby
Melinda Petit
Mike Petit
Connie Hopkins
Paty Hopkins
Shawn Brents
Rusty Spawn
Joel Loop
Alan Loop
Joni Loop
Jimmy Bern
Average food consumption per person rises since 1965
The report notes that average food consumption per person has increased every year since 1965, signaling steady growth in dietary intake over the period.
School Board Adopts Dress Code and Expanded Suspension Policy
The board approved a dress code forbidding halter tops bare midriffs and beachwear and set shoes required with shirts tucked in. New policies cover emergency school dismissals extra pay during closures and nontransferable discipline records for upper grades with specific suspension grounds. A three day suspension may occur without a preliminary hearing and longer suspensions require board review with notice to parents. Appeals to the board of trustees are outlined with timelines.
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Board of Trustees
Sion
Boards of Trustees
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