College of the Mainland marks Phase II dedication ceremony
The Phase II dedication celebrates over 4 million in second phase construction at the College of the Mainland, featuring a 2330 Sunday ceremony for new Physical Education building and campus tours. Dr. Philip Hoffman of the University of Houston will be the main speaker with other guests including Dr. Hebert Stallworth and Ray Miller.
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College of the ‘Mainland
Philip Hoffman
University of Houston
Hebert F. Stallworth
H.K. Eckert
College of the Mainland
Times Topics In La Marque Busy March Highlights
March is Red Cross Month and celebrates burger and pickle as well as buttermilk bread. Congratulations to Dr Harold L Fickett and Mrs Ernest A Rees on their Dallas wedding last Friday. They will reside at 4044 Purdue Avenue in Dallas. Jeannie Holt, Texas A&M senior studying veterinary medicine, placed third in western pleasure and fourth in halter at the event.
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Red Cross
Harold L. Fickett
Ernest A. Rees
Dallas
Dr. Fickett
First Baptist
Galveston
Purdue
Jeannie Holt
Texas A&m University
Weingarten
Dickinson
la Marque
County Tax
Galeveston County
Texas Avenue
Texas City
Security Savings Center
Buttermilk Junction Contest Imitates 1776 Front Page
A historical journalism contest at La Marque High School emulates early printing practices from the era around the Declaration of Independence. Regina List editors a Mexico Territory named Buttermilk Junction front pages with articles on the Karankawa raid, Philadelphia, and the Declaration, along with Spanish inserts and critiques of governance. First prize offers a preview showing of the 1776 musical.
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Columbia Pictures
la Marque
Texas
Regina List
Buttermilk Junction
Mexico
Galveston Bay
Philadelphia
George III
England
The
Daily News
Galveston Daily News
Reginalist
Lmited
ESAA Filing Approved for La Marque School District
The La Marque School District has an ESAA filing approved by the advisory committee after a public hearing. Jim Salyer, director of federal programs, stated the federal aid application will be sent to HEW's Dallas regional office and that the board may hear results by the end of April.
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ESAA
Jim Salyer
HEW
Dallas
Heart Fund Grants Aid Local Research
Community groups and UTMB researchers explain grants from the Heart Fund Drive supported by the American Heart Association. Scientists discuss studies on aorta cholesterol, heart metabolism, stroke risk detection, exercise impact, heart deterioration, renin and blood pressure control. Police report thefts and a burglary arrest in Texas City.
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Heart Fund
American Heart Association
UTMB
Galveston
Bay Area Heart Association
L. L. Smith
Pat Neville
James Chen
Chen
Quang X. Neheim
Lou’ Sordahl
Feddersen Seeks Second Term On La Marque City Council
C A Charlie Feddersen announced Tuesday his bid for re election to La Marque City Council position No 4. He has served two years in the post and runs a La Marque cleaners business Nu Way Cleaners with wife Margaret at 1609 Mora Lane. He is a lifelong resident and says city progress supports another term to complete ongoing programs.
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C. A
Charlie Feddersen
la Marque
Feddersen
Margaret
Mora Lane
Nu- Way Cleaners
La Marque Council Holds 15 Minute Meeting Amid Bid Talks
La Marque City Council met briefly to hear a sanitation report stating 275000 pounds of garbage weekly. An amendment to Barrow Pit Ordinance was tabled for rewrite. Four bids were opened for painting and repairing three water tanks, all tabled for review by the city manager. The council considered extending terms for park board members A. F. Haardt J. Z. Hartnett and Danny Kauffman.
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la Marque
Jack Treaster
James C. Crowder
Treaster
Barrow Pit
Allen Lerner
Water Tower Paint
The Silence Of The Soft Shoes Tribute To Patricia Gill
A tribute at Inter City Elementary honors Patricia Gill the softly moving teacher and mother. The piece recalls her gentle kindness, innovative learning centers, and lasting rapport with children and colleagues. Her quiet dedication, perseverance, and unique presence remain remembered by those who heard the soft shoes.
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Inter City
Patricia Gill
Dove
Gimber seeks La Marque City Council Postion No 2
Nicholas A. Gimber announced his bid for City Council Postion No 2 in La Marque. He has one year on the council after being appointed to fill Dan West’s unexpired term. Gimber works in the Environmental Protection Department at Union Carbide Texas City, and lives with wife Patricia at 707 Raymond with two children. He has resided in La Marque for 24 years.
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Nicholas A. Gimber
la Marque
Dan West
Gimber
Environmental Protection Department
Union Carbide
Texas City
Patricia
Raymond
Second Annual Steam Boat Trail Ride Heads to Island Waters
The event schedules a March 30 gathering at Galveston Seawall West End for a weekend ride to San Luis Pass and Jamaica Beach, with fun, food, and a scholarship fund for a Galveston orphan. Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church sponsors Youth Roundup at 7:30 p.m. Friday, led by matrons Mrs. Maddox and Mrs. Love. The Galveston County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets March 6 at 9:30 a.m. for officer nominations and a Blood Services program Day Of Pray. The World Day of Prayer is set for 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.
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San Luis Pass
Jamaica Beach
Galveston
Youth Department of
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of
Galveston County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Blood Services of Houston
First United Methodist Church
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Galveston County
George T. Baker
Gene Olivier
Randy Martin
Larry Crow
Richard Lee Thompson
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Nicholas A.gimber
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Evchatatateta
Mrs
Frankie Ayars
Heili
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