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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
2
The La Marque Times publishes every Thursday from La Marque Texas with Orlando Blackburn as publisher and is a member of the Texas Press Association. The paper is entered as second class matter September 19 1957 at the La Marque post office under the act of March 3 1879.
Two female transvestites Raymond Brousard and another were found guilty and fined $200 each for impersonating a female and vagrancy. Grover Cox was fined $100 for being drunk in public after pleading guilty along with the trio. Other charges were dismissed. Cox expected to appeal. Keen faced a $15 fine for lane violations amid testimony of a pistol threat. Francis J. Sellers pled guilty to a reduced charge of driving while intoxicated.
The record notes multiple defendants facing fines and charges from drunken public place offenses to traffic violations. Individuals from Galveston to Houston pled guilty or had charges dismissed or forfeited bonds, with fines ranging from 15 to 100 dollars and various license issues.
A long list of 1964 graduates and honor students earns recognitions from many groups. Names include Doris Kristek Penny Bar nett Carolyn Warren Jenna Short Glenda Coleman Mary Beeler Judy Strait Sharon Dodd Tambur ine Carl Andersen and others for thespian leadership service sportsmanship and academic honors from organizations such as National Honor Society Kiwanis Rotary Lions Club Bank of Mainland and American Legion Post 89.
Veterans of Foreign Wars explains Buddy Poppy funds go to disabled veterans who manufacture the flowers and to a relief fund for veterans and dependents. The May 22 23 sale in La Marque supports local aid, with strict auditing and no admin use. Service officer H L Stephens lists hospital beds, wheelchairs, groceries, and Thanksgiving baskets provided locally.
Local reader Jake F Antone of La Marque complains about officiating in La Marque games claiming bias against his team and urges the association to exclude La Marque and Texas City officials from games held there. He notes long volunteering service and questions pay for officials. Samuel F Ward Jr replies appreciating coverage from Mr Minor.
La Marque area churches and Lincoln High School prepare a baccalaureate program with Rev. Paul G. Wilson and Rev. Gerald E. Walker officiating. The service features Rev. B. W. Washington at Lincoln High and a 75 member Lincoln choir plus Rev. McWashington choir. W. C. Yancey to give benediction before the 106 member class.
The Galveston area moves toward a county wide traffic study with city engineers and local officials collecting data on roads traffic signals and signs. Interviewers will carry signed letters from Col. Young and expect 15 to 30 minute interviews based on household vehicle use.
Galveston officials urge county wide water authority to address looming shortages. La Marque engineer Gartrell supports a regional approach, while another official cites cross‑county sharing limits and possible state or federal water planning control. Harvill notes current wells could cover 1.5 to 2 years but future supply requires new sources.
The Rev Helms recalls Diana Barbier as one of the finest consecrated young Christians. Since moving to La Marque from Port Arthur she, active in the church and National Honor Society, endured months of treatment at MD Anderson and County Memorial Hospital before her death. Friends praise her patience and faith, noting her testimony to others.
Alvin youths Mike Hernandez Raymond Jaure and Joe Rodriguez attempted to swim the 30 foot deep pond when Rueles called for help at center. The body was recovered two hours later by La Marque volunteers Jackie Norman and L R Buchanan. Funeral arrangements were set by Freeberg's and James Crowder Funeral Home. Connally supporter Texas Governor John Connally wins nomination. Yarborough also re nominated. Goldwater leads GOP straw poll.
A La Marque Times poll finds little unease over the Supreme Court school desegregation ruling and expects delays in compliance. Local items note annexation of Hitchcock land, a Galveston club golf win, a $200 fire claim, a new city hall contract for $12 887.84, and $30 000 in time warrants.
Dr. E. H. Black a La Marque school board member is improving steadily per hospital authorities. He was admitted to Galveston County Memorial Hospital May 7 for a heart ailment and may receive few visitors at this time. Dr. Skipper Black retired five years ago as superintendent of La Marque schools.
A Venus Texas graduate reflects on 1964 seniors learning and growth. He recalls his own 1938 salutatory address, stresses knowledge beyond occupation, and urges staying informed through hometown newspapers to navigate a space age world.
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