Small town story leads to national spotlight for two women
Carolyn Bonham and Bonnie Rice gained attention when a light feature on spare time money making led to a request from Ladies Home Journal. The duo, both La Marque residents, juggled family life while Bonnie bakes cakes in a trailer and Carolyn writes freelance pieces. The magazine event drew calls, fact checks, and shifts from October to November issues, reflecting the surprise and pride of a modest project turning into wider recognition.
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Cathy Gillentine
Carolyn Bonham
Carolyn
Bonnie Rice
Ladies Home Journal
Bonnie
Collect
Mrs. Rice
Ken Bonham
Corps of Engineers
Kenny
Jean Ann
Susan
la Marque
University of Oklahoma
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tax Office Targets Delinquent La Marque District
La Marque Independent School District reports 99,368.08 in delinquent taxes plus penalties and interest collected over the year. Delinquent attorney Ralph Bernsen spearheads efforts with the tax office, handling about 52,002.79 of the total. roughly 200 suits exist with final judgments imminent. Four parcels will be sold at Sheriff’s Sale in November, including real estate and other property. homesteads are not exempt. The district shows 190,381.36 in outstanding delinquent taxes and will push ongoing collection.
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la Marque Independent School District
Ralph Bernsen
Bernsen
la Marque
Program aims to retain students with counseling and parental work
Tenney notes 100 percent effectiveness questioned as no volunteers arrive. A Galveston program adds counseling and parent involvement, operating as a limited class on a separate campus to help students who do not fit other programs. It targets students who can’t get along or don’t want to study, aiming to keep them in school longer.
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Bonnie
Mary Louise Giamfortone
Deborah
Chuck
Steven
Carolyn
Shop Local, Save Local Money and Mood
The writer reflects on a brisk northern morning and urges buying in hometown La Marque to boost local businesses and street funds. She cites service, availability, and the loss of $25 million to Houston as reasons to shift spending homeward and support local merchants. She encourages readers to write letters to help merchants obtain parts and stock.
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Almeda
Houston
la Marque
City council debates fire chief hire and park use
Klyng notes dissatisfaction over appointing a paid fire chief while David Ryan asks why he was passed over. Jerry Collins promotes All Play field use at Mahan Park, while discussions cover PVC water lines, grievance procedures, and street work amid budget items. Local anecdotes close with council aides rescuing a resident from car trouble.
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Klyng
Harold Choate
David Ryan
Ryan
Leonard Payne
Jerry Collins
Mahan Park
Collins
Plumbing Board
Bob Whelton
Layne Texas
Treaster
Ross
Nashby
Blackfriar Theatre to stage A Company of Wayward Satings
Dickinson High School’s Blackfriar Theatre Guild presents its first show of the year A Company of Wayward Satings on October 25 26 and 27 at the D H S Theatre directed by George P Parks Jr All seats are one dollar Tickets also set for Encounter with Fibers 78 running October 22 through November 2 at the Houston Lighting and Power Building Display Gallery 611 Walker Entries showcase four craft categories including stitchery applique construction and soft sculpture
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Blackfriar Theatre Guild of
Dickinson High School
Wayward Satings
Hves
George P. Parks, Jr
D.H.S. Theatre
Houston Lighting and Power
Walker
Critics See R and R as Easy Option and Threat
Interviews on Rest and Rec operation reveal mixed views. Trustees and students say R&R is too lenient and can be misused as a threat. Many believe it yields little learning and even prompts attendance funding motives, calling for review and reform.
Bayou Entered as Second Class Matter La Marque TX
Local publication lists second class mailing details showing September 19 1947 filing at La Marque Texas under the 1879 act. It notes weekly Thursday publication and Galveston County subscription rates of 4.80 per year with 5.50 outside county. Names Anna Marie Black Claudia Taylor Imaxine Johnston appear as listed individuals.
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la Marque
Texas
Galveston County
Anna Marie Black
Claudia Taylor
Imaxine Johnston
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