Refinery installs intake clarifier to cut solids and sludge
L V Durland explains removing suspended solids from the refinery water improves waste effluent quality while Jim Unnerstall notes the unit boosts existing water treatment. The seven filter system may remove about 7 000 tons of silt yearly from intake water and 4 000 tons of sludge from boiler feed water. Galveston County Water Authority supplies Brazos River water with 100 to 6500 ppm solids. clarified water has 1 to 4 ppm. The backwash, silt dewatering beds, and clear water flow to Galveston Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Durland
Refinery Utilities
Jim Unnerstall
Brazos River
Galveston County Water Authority
Brady
Texas
Galveston Bay
Galveston County Plans Big 1972 Development Push
Hopkins outlines Galveston County's 1972 agenda including a two acre site on FM 3002 for a new north county building. Plans include offices for county and juvenile services, welfare and court rooms, plus fire department support, air pollution programs, parks and beach development, water authority pipelines, a new juvenile detention center, and major road projects such as FM 1765 and Loop 197S. The county highlights balanced budgets, reappraisal efforts, and library system growth with recent openings and grants aiding League City and Friendswood libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Paris
Texas
Jerry
Scott
la Marque
JuJu
Frank Frankovich
Paul Jr
Susan
Jimmy
Pattie
Commissioners Court
Gulf Freeway
North Galveston County
Child Welfare Department
State Welfare Department
Justice of the Peace
Galveston County
Santa Fe
City of
Hitchcock
Friendswood
Industrial Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Galveston ‘County Fireman’s Association
League City County Park
Galveston County Carbide
Industrial Water Company
Brazos River
Texas City
Galveston County Water Authority
Galveston
League City
Criminal Justice Council
Texas Highway Department
Clear Creek
Highland Bayou
Texas City-La Marque
Rosenberg
Moody Foundation
City of Friendswood
Friendswood Library
Council hearing on street upgrades and city secretary returns
City council discussed secondary street improvements on Bay ou 519 to Freeway Chip Ross to Elaine Elaine Ross to Grafton Houston Drive West and Linden. The meeting welcomed City Secretary Le nan Whelton back after six weeks absent. GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayou
Chip
Ross
Elaine
Grafton
Houston
Linden
Le~nan Whelton
Community Notes and Local Elections Updates
A column notes Katie Skains hopes for abundant tomatoes and peppers after a car theft incident. Ann and Johnnie Stark celebrate their 45th anniversary with a Texas trip to visit grandson John Dale Butler at the University of Texas. Local election candidates for Position 2 and 3 in La Marque include Fred Ryman, Frank Cosgrove, Milton Johnson, Bill Eldred, and R. M. McDonald, detailing careers and family ties. The piece stresses educational leadership and urges public school return to voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Skains
Gibson’s
Ann
Johnnie Stark
Austin
John Dale Butler
University of Texas
Pat Faour
Jackie Ford
Don Jarvis
Texas Tech
Campus Crusade For Christ International
Explo '72
Dallas
Veston
LMHS
la Marque
Fred Ryman
Frank Cosgrove
Milton Johnson
Ryman
Metropoltan Life Insurance Company
Texas City
Union Carbide
Victoria
Texas
Bill Eldred
R. M. McDonald
Simms Elementary Wins Citizenship Award at Valley Forge
Simms Elementary in Texas earned a national citizenship award announced on George Washington's birthday in Valley Forge. Principal Faris A. Wilson and teacher Genette Emshoff accepted the honor at a Houston Junior League dinner on March 23. Simms will select a teacher and student for a funded Valley Forge Pilgrimage to historic sites in Valley Forge Philadelphia and Washington DC. The school was singled out for outstanding efforts to foster American understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Texas
Simms
Junior League of Houston
Faris A. Wilson
Simms Elementary
Genette Emshoff
Freedom’s Foundation
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
America
Americans
Arcadia pollution concerns and precinct changes urged
A news release notes a potential Arcadia pollution issue flagged by the Texas Water Quality Board official and references municipal cooperation. The piece mentions a chemical waste storage pit and a trash dump in Alta Loma, both tied to Precinct 3, and raises whether redistricting may follow citizen input. It also cites local figures urging voters to participate in the May 6 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yantis
Texas Water Quality Board
Commissioner’s Court
Arcadia
Alta Loma
Southwestern Rodeo Association
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
League City
B’ Trail Ride Club
Eldred Promotes Educational Goals for Community
Eldred calls for an untiring effort to raise district education to the nation’s peak. He urges transparent communication among administration, faculty, students, public, and the board, plus published goals to track taxpayer progress. He backs strong vocational work and broad extracurriculars including girls drill team and a larger Cougar marching band.
Art Exhibit Set for April 8 in Texas City
Plans for the April 8 and 9 Spring Art Exhibit at Nessler Civic Center were announced by Mrs. Laura Lanigan at a Texas City Art League meeting. Chairmen include Allene Curtis for the exhibit, John O G Cook for hanging, Dollye Darby for hostess, Elinor Rousculp for door prizes, and Alma Tipton overseeing decor. Prizes: Best of Show 50, Second Best 25, President's 10, First Vice President's 10. Senior scholarship potential of 50 for outstanding La Marque or Texas City High School students. Ceramic Show ribbons awarded. open to area ceramists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessler Civic Center
Laura Lanigan
Texas City Art League
Allene Curtis
John O G. Cook
Dollye Darby
Elinor Rousculp
Alma Tipton
Odette Ruben
Ruth Lionti
la Marque High School
Texas City
Art League
Four Raisin Types and Methods in Sun Drying
The text lists four commercial raisin varieties natural, golden bleached, sulfur bleached, and lexia. Lexia raisins are treated with a lye solution coated with a thin olive oil film before sun drying.
Population of U S meat animals remains high
A recent livestock population census shows 113 million cattle and calves 57 million hogs and pigs and 20 million sheep and lambs. The data indicate the cattle hog and sheep industries have sustained meat animal numbers enough to supply beef veal pork and lamb for the human population.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Oil
Craig
NSA
National Secretaries Association (International
Florence Hall
Dorothy Boyd
Jerry W. Craig
NASA
Manned Spacecraft Center
Che la Marque Times
Boyau
la Marque, Texas
Ley Marque
Texas Press Association
Orlando Blackburn
R. J. Grimes, Jr
United States
Philippine Islands
Triangle Shirt Waist Company
New York
Robert Frost
Zackies Super Market
the Governor's Committee On Traffic Safety
Second Avenue
Seawall
Dickinson Bayouth
Clear Creek Bridge
Jerry A. Gilley
Mrs
Joyce Vyvial
Jerry Gilley
Joyce Vycial
Lester R. Calhoun
James A. Hayley
Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan
Sid Holiday
American Cancer Crusade
Wanda Phinney
Tess Arrington
Pat Harvill
Eldred
Monsanto Company
McDonald
American Insurance Company
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