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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
3
A fragmented report describes several duck calling specimens on display. It notes varied techniques across areas, with contestants showing competitive calling styles and regional flavors amid a thawing exhibit context.
A letter reviews the SURE SHOT duck call by James Fernandez of Groves Texas as a top value for duck and goose hunting. It praises the maker’s claim of no substitute for practice and notes availability at area sporting goods stores or by mail from Groves. The piece also mentions Sabine Pass and O.D Labove’s goose calling skills and a hunting resort nearby. The author shifts to a personal diary about a Labor Day road trip ending with a comments on courteous driving and turn signals.
Captain Ohlund died August 3 at St Marys Hospital born August 7 1911 in Jersey City N J after 42 years as a master mariner with Lykes Bros retired Survivors include widow Mary Ohlund of Galveston a daughter Mrs AS Autrey of Galveston two brothers Carl Ohlund and Howard Ohlund of La Marque three sisters Olga Martingano and Elsie Cappadona of Galveston and Edith Filidei of La Marque two grandchildren Carole Ann Autrey and Thomas Autrey of Galveston plus multiple memorial notices for Paul Samuel Thrasher John Jenkins Danforth Memorial Hospital death details and survivor lists.
The La Marque Teen Club at 1400 Sylvia off Main Street offers teenagers ages 13 to 17 access to tables air hockey shuffleboard ping pong and a free jukebox for a $1 yearly fee. Open to area youths the non profit club directed by Mr and Mrs R E Donoho hosts monthly dances with local musical talent and is funded through the United Fund.
The La Marque Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall hosts a book sale October 7 and 8. Donations of used books magazines and phonograph records are accepted at the library during business hours. A small cover charge for dancers funds the band and refreshments. The club aims to grow memberships by year end and operates with a Junior and Senior Council to organize activities.
Public notices and reader inquiries cover police response times in Cedar area, handwritten wills in Texas, and cigarette tax questions. The letters discuss 911-like delays, legal will validity, and the Cigarette Tax Law clarifying tax applicability.
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