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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
1
The board approved teacher resignations for 1972-73 including Mary K. Henderson Martha Lockwood Diana K. Newberry and Barbara McNutt. Robert P. Ryker’s employment was approved. Mechanics Shop requires state reimbursement of about half the cost.
Awards from Thespians to marching band honored many students by name. Jane Mehl and Reggie Poole earned top acting honors while Robin Llewellyn and John Kelly received supporting acting awards. Numerous trophies, plaques, and scholarships highlighted achievements in academics music and athletics across the student body.
Hoover Fabricators details its long standing role in the Pipe Fabricating Institute and union relations with the United Association of Journeymen. It notes PFI formed in 1913 to standardize piping products, improve quality, share research, and collaborate with labor on four yearly meetings. Hoover chairs the Pipe Fabricating Association of Houston, uniting six firms accounting for 60 to 75 percent of US fabricated pipe.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the first Oscars on May 16, 1929. A separate historical note recalls the Kentucky Derby as first run on May 17, 1875 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Council reports pits south of La Marque lack prosecution laws for former owners who gained state permission. They note potential interest from a Houston Ship Channel plant in pit chemicals. If unresolved, collective action is required. Board of equalization sworn in with Buck Foster, Max Dorsett, Claude Steele, and alternate Raymond J Mann.
Five year old Andra Carol Mitrovich and four year old Stephen Hayes were named Little Mr and Miss Shrimp Festival in Galveston. Runners up included Tracy Bumpas Sheri Lynn Martin Clay Skripka and David Pean. The event was sponsored by American National Insurance and overseen by Beta Sigma Phi’s Kappa Zeta Chapter.
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