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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
2
The La Marque Times announces its mailing status as second class and records its post office filing in La Marque Texas. It notes the 1957 entry date of September 19 under federal postal act provisions.
The 12 year old Robert drew large crowds as he played in the Texas League and a Little League group. Promoters granted permission for him to play, citing his speed and control. Clergymen and umpires praised his talent and sportsmanship amid lighthearted family ties and friendships formed with opposing players.
A Galveston County Reader protests demolishing two district courthouses for a free parking lot after the new county court opens in 1965. The letter urges public input at the next meeting and a countywide poll, proposing the old Civil Appeals courthouse as a museum or library. It also notes opposition to the McCarran Walter Immigration Act and current bills allowing 700000 additional migrants annually, warning of national security risks.
Letter to the editor urges opposition to the McCarran Walter Immigration Act liberalization and the Civil Rights Bill. It urges writing Senators and Representatives, questions federal power, and warns of potential loss of freedom of movement and constitutional concerns under current administration policies.
Police say a trio of youths including two 14 year old brothers and another 14 year old attempted to cash in three rolls of coins at Hugh Threlkeld Plumbing after breaking into Mahan's store nearby. They spent about 30 to 35 dollars of 147 taken and were released to parents after juvenile custody.
City Manager presents the budget outlining General Fund figures for 1964-65, including revenue and expenditure estimates, departmental details, bond schedules, and supporting data. It notes a projected $18,000 reduction from the prior year, street improvements needs, reliance on federal funds, and plans for a new City Hall addition costing about $35,000 with expanded police facilities and centralized offices.
Henry W. Yeager was elected chief of the La Marque Volunteer Fire Department. R F. Bobbitt announced water rates would rise, ordinance No. 36 set police at 15, and plans for an amateur horse show moved forward. Frank A. Nelson and wife celebrated 25th anniversary. Max Willard announced birth of Cynthia La Dora.
The Freeport council approved a $1,600 increase to Rosenberg Library bringing total contributions to $4,000. They also awarded a $2,352 curb and gutter contract to Beach Construction Co. for Howell Street, and authorized paving work and water survey planning with the chamber of commerce.
The Galveston County Health Department and Texas State Health Department announce July to August Food Service Training Schools. Directed by Dr. S J Larro the courses teach sanitary food handling to prevent disease transfer. Managers owners waiters and other food handlers are invited with classes 2 to 4 PM on Tue Wed Thu at Galveston County Health Department Building July 14 15 16 Band Hall Santa Fe Alta Loma July 21 22 23 Texas City Recreation Outposts August 18 19 and
ONE LA MARQUAN Byrl Clayton tennis coach for La Marque Public Schools and his family leave for a three week California vacation. He also directed the Jaycee net tournament and ran tennis classes for the City Recreation Program. La Marque needs more courts and a year round recreation center to keep up with growing tennis interest. Vincent Glowackie qualified for the 17th U.S. Amateur Championship in Eugene Oregon and Margaret Anderson will represent Texas in the National Youth Scholarship Bowling Tournament in Washington DC.
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