Shelter For Underprivileged Children Slated In La Marque
Plans for a Lions Club sponsored temporary shelter for underprivileged children were discussed in Galveston County. The Lighthouse building at 2200 Velma will be remodeled to house up to 15 children starting Sept. 1 with state licensing and Moody Foundation seeking a remodeling grant. The project includes county financing of $60 per child per month, aided foster care at $40, and integration of services through the Galveston County Child Welfare Unit.
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Lions Club
la Marque
Robert R. Baxter
Galveston
Galveston County
Lion's Club
Velma
Lion’s
Will Bearden
Galveston County Lions Group
Rev. Baxter
Missioners Court
Former Tiger Star Builds Fund Through Insect Spraying
Bill Pansky, La Marque High School graduate, plans to attend Scheiner Institute in Kerrville with half a track scholarship next fall. He earns the other half by summer work in his own insect spraying business amid a bagworm invasion. Bagworms threaten evergreens, making his services valuable to homeowners.
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la Marque
Bill Pansky
Bill
la Marque High School
Scheiner Institute
Kerrville
Neighborhood Kids Stage Sixth Independence Day Parade
In La Marque’s Colorado Street area the sixth annual Fourth of July parade forms at 8:45 a.m. at the La Marque Presbyterian Church with children like Jeff Alford 11 Tim 9 and Mike 4 in costumes on bikes. The parade routes along Goliad Brazos and Colorado ending with neighborhood refreshments. There’s no judging or prizes and residents are urged to drive cautiously through the parade area.
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Colorado St
la Marque
la Marque Presbyterian Church
N. J. Alford
Colorado
Jeff
Tim
Mike
Barbie Hander
Mrs. W. W. Hander
Jeff Alford
Carol
Harvey Buss
Fleming Installed As LM Rotary Club President
Dr. George Fleming was installed as president of the La Marque Rotary Club during an installation ceremony at the King's Inn. Douglas J. Daly served as installing officer, with officers named including Herbert Bisbey as vice president and M. Y. Johnson as secretary. Directors listed were C. J. Houlgrave, Jesse Turner, and W. B. Winn. Rotary plans highlight a October Band Festival, December school choir program, and a May award for the outstanding La Marque choir student.
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King’s Inn
George Fleming
Galveston County Memorial Hospital
la Marque Rotary Club
Douglas J. Daly
Galveston Rotary Club
Herbert Bisbey
M. Y. Johnson
Jerry Buster
Seymour Hallant
C. J. Houlgrave
Bulletin
Jesse
Jake)Turner
W. B. Winn
Rotary
la Marque
Barbier Library Fund Reaches 355.71 And 155 Books
The Diana Barbier Memorial Library Fund at Highlands Baptist Church has raised 355.71 dollars and collected 155 books. The fund honors a young La Marque cancer victim who donated her eyes before dying on May 12. Planning is in preliminary stages for library work, with broad community support noted. Contributions can be made through the church.
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Diana Barbier
Highlands Baptist Church
la Marque
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Sets Holiday Celebration
The Richard A. Kirsten Post 8248 VFW plans a July 4 event in La Marque featuring a parade a barbecue and a dance. Activities run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with awards for floats and units, public speakers on Americanism, music, and a door prize deep sea fishing trip for two. Proceeds support veteran relief and facility needs.
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la Marque
Richard A. Kirsten
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oak
First Street
Bayou
Cedar and Lake
Magnolia
Post Home
Main St
VFW
Post Club
Law To Enforce Fireworks Ban In La Marque
La Marque enforces a city wide ban on igniting fireworks including sparklers within city limits. Violations carry fines from 1 to 200 dollars with a $25 minimum bond for exploding devices. Police say no unusual Fourth of July preparations are planned and extra officers will be called only if conditions worsen.
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la Marque
Grosso's Death Ruled Death by Own Action
James A. Grosso, 39, of La Marque, was found dead in his garage on a Sunday morning. A verdict of death by own action by hanging was returned by Judge John O. Anderson. Funeral services were held at Emken-Linton in La Marque with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Rose and two sisters. Memorials may go to the La Marque Presbyterian Church piano fund.
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Bob Stewart
Heald Bank
Texas City
Cain
Bob
John O. Anderson
Hitchcock Justice of the Peace
James A. Grosso
Avenue C
la Marque
Grosso
Emken-Linton Funeral Home
La Marque Merchants Plan Fourth of July Closures
Local businesses including banks city offices and many retailers will close Saturday for the Fourth of July. Emergency services stay available. Post office operates with a skeleton crew while most stores shut, guiding residents toward beaches and parks.
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Chamber
Post Office
la Marque
LM Bible School Students Donate Nursery Equipment
Young volunteers from the Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church La Marque built and donate nursery equipment to Texas City Day Nursery, choosing a charitable project over personal items. Superintendent Mrs. W. S. Farler praised the unusually fine work by the children.
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First Methodist Church
la Marque
Texas City Day Nursery
W. S. Farler
Debby Carey
Sammy Farler
Wall mosaics showcase crafted by school staff and volunteers
The article notes numerous hours of hand work in wall mosaics designed by Mrs. Marvin Hart with Mike Proch assisting carpentry. The school's art program titled Come Follow Jesus includes Mrs. E J Baylon as teacher, Mrs. Dwight Rice with David Grimes assisting music, and Mrs. Nolte and Mrs. Proch handling drama and woodworking.
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Marvin Hart
Mike Proch
Farler
Jesus
E. J. Baylon
Dwight Rice
David Grimes
H. K. Nolte, Jr
Proch
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