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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1975
Page
1
Alan Johnson, the new pastor at Paul’s Union Church, offers a line about self worth from living beyond self. A foggy day unsettles horses in Laurel’s field opposite the post office as a group huddles together.
Dr Eugene Tenney told school board crowding in the reserved seat area forced parents of preschool children to secure reserved tickets or not seat them there on Friday night. Preschoolers with general admission may buy 50 cent pregame tickets. general admission is $2 and reserved seats $2.50. Preschoolers with general admission cannot sit in the reserved section.
An editorial laments vandalism at Bobby Beach Stadium and the La Marque Little League, detailing damage to concession stands, the press box, lighting, and scoreboards. It notes volunteers fund the program, warns of possible loss of funds if attacks continue, and reports that officials will prosecute involved parents while police patrol the field.
A testimonial dinner honoring Galveston County Sheriff J B Kline on his 40th year in law enforcement will feature Governor Dolph Briscoe as the keynote speaker. The event, set for 7 pm at Moody Civic Center, is organized by a county wide steering committee led by General Chairman A V Sueprevicn. Tickets are on sale at the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and reservations close October 27.
Hitchcock district voters may see a bond to renovate or replace facilities after a Citizens Advisory Committee, led by Joe Grubbs, urged a vocational building, more restrooms, lighting upgrades, and gym renovation. Plans consider remodeling or rebuilding the high school gym, with totals discussed around one million dollars and separate proposal options.
CPS Regional Manager Dwight Spurlock told this reporter the original request figure had not been fully specified, outlining the need for a clearer breakdown of costs and allocations as discussions continue on the project budget and scope.
Nessler Center Texas City re seats 400 to 500 guests for the Industry Appreciation Reception and Dinner on October 23 with a Bicentennial Free Enterprise theme. Dr Willis W Harman of Stanford will speak on Free Enterprise and the Future. Also featured are Galveston County Judge Ray Holbrook and area mayors.
The COM Arena Theatre offers performances on October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 8 pm. Tickets cost $2 for adults and $1 for students seniors and COM Foundation patrons. Reservations can be made by calling 9381121, Ext.
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