La Marque students join summer communications workshop
Four La Marque High School students enroll in Sam Houston State University summer Communications Workshop July 13 to 18 with advisor Mark Stallings. The group includes Becky Fuller, Jim Honeywell, Cindi Jones, and Abi Tholen.
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la Marque High School
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
Becky Fuller
Jim Honeywell
Cindi Jones
ABI Tholen
Mark Stallings
Marilyn A. Pesek
Yupon Drive
la Marque
Southwest Texas State University
1965 LaMarque High School Class Seeks Grads Names
The 1965 LaMarque High School graduating class seeks whereabouts of graduates including Bob Antonio Nola Genie Barry Lawrence David Cheatam Kay Christien Joel Colley Diane Dickson Cagnola Ruth Draney Roy Durio Myra Elliot Janice Fisher Linda Gunter Sandra Hair Linda Hearn Ronnie Mahon David Miller Carol Murf Sandra Riggs Judy Sheptock Linda Simmons Norman Stone Lonnie Walker Mary Diane Zarafonetis Maysha Kleypas Betty Baxter Miller Jackie Roberge Judy Onstead John Raitano Ronnie Tate. If located please notify Terri Lackey Class of 65 at P O Box 2009 Texas City Texas 77590.
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LaMarque High School
Bob Antonio
Nola Genie Barry
Lawrence David Cheatam
Kay Christien
Joel Colley
Diane Dickson Cagnola
Ruth Draney
Roy Durio
Myra Elliot
Janice Fisher
Linda Gunter
Sandra Hair
Linda Hearn
Ronnie Mahon
David Miller
Carol Murf
Sandra Riggs
Judy Sheptock
Linda Simmons
Norman Stone
Lonnie Walker
Mary Diane Zarafonetis
Maysha Kley
Councilmen mull garbage rate hike and sewer plans
City council faces a possible hike in garbage fees after a budgeting deficit driven by higher landfill costs and other rising expenses. A final decision is slated for the July 14 meeting as officials pursue grant offers from the EPA and negotiations with the Texas Water Quality Board over interim repairs to the sewage plant. City leaders anticipate starting work quickly if funding arrives, with a two year timeline for a new plant once approved.
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Jack Treaster
Texas Water Quality Board
EPA
College of the Mainland appoints James Edwards to trustees
The Board of Trustees selects machinist James Edwards to fill the unexpired term of Paul Teague on the College of the Mainland board. Edwards works at Marathon Refinery and chairs the Health and Safety Committee of the Local 1 chemical and atomic workers. He lives at 6817 Woodrow with his wife and several children.
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Board of Trustees
College of the Mainland
James Edward
Paul Teague
Edwards
Marathon Refinery
of, Chemical and Atomic Workers Local
Woodrow
Johnnie
James II
AARP Chapter 1553 Meeting Details St Michael's Parish
The La Marque Chapter 1553 of AARP will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday July 2 at 2 p.m. in St Michael's Parish Hall. Doris Hoff a registered nurse who served missions in Africa will present slides. A social hour follows with refreshments by Birthday kids under Eloise Diltz hospitality chair and Doris Burns publicity chair.
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la Marque
AARP
St. Michaels Parish Hall
Doris Hoff
Africa
Eloise Diltz
Doris Burns
Christmas Decorations Committee Meeting Planned at City Hall
The Christmas Decorations Committee will meet at 7 p.m. July 18 at City Hall to talk with decorating sales representatives and finalize plans for decorating and fundraising. They adopted their Articles of Association at the last meeting and discussed locations, costs, and financing methods.
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City Hall
Mainland NAACP Branch to Meet at Texas City Center
The Mainland NAACP meets at 7 30 P M Monday in the Texas City Recreation Center per Branch President Mrs C J Allums A membership booth will be set up with Mrs Helen Evans as Membership Chairman
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Mainland
NAACP
Texas City Recreation Center
C.J. Allums
Helen Evans
Red Cross Galveston Offers Emergency Care Attendant Course
The American Red Cross and Galveston College sponsor an Emergency Care Attendant course starting July 21 from 6 30 to 10 p m. Classes meet Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for four weeks at the Red Cross Chapter House 1124 24th St Galveston Call Mrs Amy Gribble at 763 1601 to register.
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American Red Cross
Galveston College
Red Cross
24Th St
Galveston
Amy Gribble
Carrier Needed for Route 13 by The Times
A carrier is needed for Route 13. Interested persons may apply at the office of The Times located at 1118 Bayou. Names listed include Anita, Ross, Brown, Margot, Rosalee, Richards Court, Camp Circle, 2600 to 800 Cedar, Jackson area, Lake Park, Sparks, Stonewall.
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Ross, Brown
Camp Circle
Cedar
Jackson
Lake Park
Margot
Richards Court
Rosalee
Sparks
Stonewall
the Times
Bayou
Community celebrates Bicentennial unity in La Marque
A large La Marque gathering featured Mayor R A Apfel and Ralph Bernsen urging national pride and civic responsibility. Citizens from all backgrounds sang patriotic songs as a Bicentennial film played and cakes shaped like the United States and Texas were shared. Herman Harper led the music with N T Stonum narrating. The crowd from city and government service joined in reflection on freedom, civil rights, and community renewal.
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Galveston
R. A. Apfel
la Marque
Ralph Bernsen
United States
Texas
Herman Harper
N. T. Stonum
Meskill site eyed for College of the Mainland branch
Texas City board discusses making Meskill Station Post Office a COM branch pending acquisition from the General Services Administration. Trustees also approve the 1975 76 budget revisions, adopt a sick leave policy, and reorganize positions to align with a planning grant. A resolution honors Paul Teague and thanks supporters. changes affect data processing, systems analyst, physical education and law enforcement staffing.
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Meskill Station
Texas City
College of the Mainland
COM
General Services Administration
Fourth of July Safety Urges Texans to Stay Safe
The Texas Safety Association warns that while Texans celebrate a long weekend, they face risks on highways and in parades, yards, and picnics. Stay hydrated, avoid heat illness, food poisoning, strains, and heart attacks, and save energy for later holidays with common sense safety.
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Texas
Texas Safety Association
Cedar La Marque urban project joins 1975 76 plan
The Texas Highway Commission approved the Urban Systems program for 1975 76 featuring La Marque work on Cedar Drive from FM 1765 to Oak Street. The project builds a 24 foot asphalt riding surface with a lime stabilized base and 3 foot shoulder at 0.5 mile, costing about 168800 dollars. statewide the program covers 272 miles of street highway work with federal aid for hike and bike trails and bus purchases in Houston. The package funds 310 jobs in 128 urban areas.
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la Marque
Texas Highway Commission
Omer F. Poorman
Houston
Texas Highway Department
Cedar Drive
F.M. 1765
Oak Street
Galveston County Health Board OKs 10 Percent Pay Increases
The Galveston County Health District approved a 10 percent across the board raise for Public Health Air Pollution Control and Rabies Control funds. EMS reported 808 runs since May 1, averaging 14 per day, with 6 percent heart attack calls. The Water Quality Control Board set 46 days to plan fixes and 180 days to operate the sludge plant built in 1950. Pete Miller firm to audit district books and funds.
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Galveston County Health District
Public Health Fund
Rables Control Fund
Gram
Galveston
EMS
Texas Water Quality Control Board
Pete Miller
Howe Lands Troops on Staten Island in 1776
On July 3 1776 General Sir William Howe landed with nine thousand troops on Staten Island. He offered clemency to the colonists if they ceased fighting and rejected their demand for independence. Howe sometimes held back from decisive action and later resigned his command in 1778.
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Sir William Howe
Staten Island
Howe
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