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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1975
Page
1
InterCity PTA announces an evening event titled Meet The Teacher for its first inter city gathering. The program begins at 7 p.m. on Monday September 8 with a short business meeting before the teachers are introduced. Refreshments follow.
Westlawn PTA will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday September 15 in the school auditorium with introductions of teachers and PTA officers. An open house will follow the program and refreshments will be served. A membership drive runs September 16 to 30.
Highlands Elementary School PTA meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday September 9 in the school auditorium. Gene Felter president announces the program will introduce the new principal and teachers.
La Marque 4H hosts an All Trophy Horse Show and Playday at Mahan Arena La Marque City Park on Sunday September 7 at 1 00 p m Registration opens at noon with three age divisions 13 and under 14 to 19 and 20 and over Entry costs 3 per class Events include English and Western Pleasure Bareback Equitation Western Riding Cloverleaf Barrels Poles Rescue Race Straight-Away Barrels Speed Race and High Point Belt Buckles in each age group Rider points kept Mrs Vicki Goebel is show chairman.
Individuals interested in learning square dancing are invited to call 935-6994 for information. Classes will begin soon, offering an opportunity to join a community activity and learn basic square dancing steps.
The Galveston County Democratic Women’s Club led by Mrs. C V Rice will register new voters on the Mainland for several months. They will staff a booth at the Buttermilk Junction Festival on September 6 and 7 to register those who have not voted in three years moved into the county or reach age 18 by November 4, 1975. They will assist voters with name or address changes and lost voting certificates. Members aiding the drive include Mrs J T Wells Mrs Otto Peters Mrs Dale Richard Mrs Bunyan Ross Mrs B W Cole Mrs Gene Pati Mrs S J Manuel and Mrs Rice.
The La Marque Buttermilk Junction Festival features the annual Jaycee parade at 10 a.m. Saturday September 6 led by Parade Marshall Marvin Zindler. Entrants include La Marque High and junior bands, drill team, Ball High Tornettes and Whirlettes, U.S. Navy and Marines, El Mina patrol, Galveston Corvette Club, and La Marque 4-H. Activities continue at Mahan Park after the parade with pet show, performances by Confederate Air Force and Galveston Skydivers, children's races, puppet show, motorcycle rodeo, bingo, auction, trail ride, and a 9 p.m. dance at the Elks Lodge.
Donations of merchandise for the Christmas Decorating Committee Auction at Buttermilk Junction will be on display beginning at 1 p.m. at the festival. The auction starts at 5 p.m. Saturday to fund city Christmas lighting. Donations from private citizens are welcome any time before the auction. For donations call Harold Choate or bring items to Laurels Street behind the fire station. Proceeds support city lighting. listed donor items include gift certificates, autos, appliances, tools, and merchandise from local businesses and residents.
Texas officials report grim highway funding and rising bids for FM 1765. Local officials consider countying its own bidding, while SH 3 work waits on the outcome. Original $750,000 estimate ballooned to about $7 million, fueled by tight gas revenue in 1973-74.
Galveston County voters will use electronic voting on election day with punch card holders and styluses to mark the state constitution provisions. At day’s end technicians at a computer center tally results precinct by precinct using leased machines from Computer Election System. Judge Ray Holbrook outlined the plan to the Mayors and Councilmen.
University of Texas at Austin spring honor roll lists Karen Albaral Barbara Francis William Wade Melodie Haag and Billy Thornton among graduates. Baylor University summer commencements show MR and Mrs Freddie Fegurson vacationing in Washington DC. Birthday notices include Charlotte Westerlage September 6 Bertha Kolb September 7 Guy Wilkinson September 8 and William Noland September 9. Mrs Pearl Bell Dorsey convalesces from a foot injury while John Sealy Hospital jury sits in Ward 6B.
The 1975 La Marque Cougars kick off at Ethredge Field at 7 30 p m with Carroll Tigers in town. Carroll, favored in District 27 4A, features all state tackle Paul Hagerty and other standouts like Sid Lawrence Bryan Smolke and Greg Myers as they chase a stronger defense and the Tigers’ new offense. The Cougars debut their veer offense led by Lance Stevens at quarterback and a stout defense anchored by end Clark and tackle Glamfortone as both teams aim for a sharp start.
Hitchcock and Sweeny meet on home turf as Hitchcock seeks revenge from last season’s 20-8 loss. The Bulldogs’ experienced lineup includes seniors like Joe Spiller and Kenneth Wilkins, while Sweeny features a Houston Veer offense with a dangerous triple option. Coach Phil Bennett emphasizes stopping the running game as pivotal, with Hitchcock aiming for a balanced attack and improved scrimmage performance against Cleveland and St. Pius. District enrollment stands at 6024 with 2603 elementary and 3421 secondary students, close to last year’s figure.
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