Galveston Researcher Joins State Tax Committee Study
Craig Foster, recently resigning executive director of the Galveston County Research Council, signs a contract with the Legislative Property Tax Committee to study property tax administration across Texas. He will work from Austin headquarters under a 62nd Legislature mandate to examine ad valorem taxation and propose necessary law changes.
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Craig Foster
Galveston County Research Council
Legislative Property Tax Committee
Texas
Austin
Foster
Energy policy debate highlights domestic oil supply risk
A legislative committee leader warned that tax provisions and policy hurt exploration, urging more domestic oil output to curb dependence on foreign suppliers. He argued imports of crude oil remain necessary until U S supplies rise, signaling a pivotal push for property tax reform to unlock energy sector potential.
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United States
CPI
Environmental Engineer Meet Set In Houston
Houston hosts the Annual and National Environmental Engineering meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers at the Rice Hotel October 16 to 20. Registration is open to all attendees. The event focuses on environmental topics including air and water pollution and urban transportation, with installation of new officers and directors for 1972 73.
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Houston
American Society of Civil Engineers
Rice Hotel
ASCE
Dlov Yencetene
West reports July bond sales in Galveston County
Marvin L. West, chairman of the Galveston County Savings Bonds Committee, announced July sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds in Galveston County totaled 345,079 dollars. Year to date sales reached 125,013,794 dollars, up 5.2 percent from the same period last year, with January sales at 3.7 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. West
Galveston County
Local notables and student athletes highlighted in La Marque notices
The La Marque area features praise for Southwest Conference athletes Royce Hoffman and Walter Wilson at Texas Christian University and TCU. Alec Creagh earns Boss of the Year at the Elks Lodge. Community happenings include Kiwanis program by Dr. Fred S. Williams, Rotary Club addition Paul E. Miller, birthday wishes, anniversaries, and a new wheelchair chair prototype from Texas A&M engineers. A tongue in cheek closing remark defines democracy as choosing a hairstyle.
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Ralph D
Budy
Foster
Black
Don Willis
James C, Crowder
Lee
Curtis
la Marque Kiwanis Club
Fred S. Williams
Paul E. Miller
la Marque Rotary Club
Kathy McKinney
Mike Manuel
Joyce Butler
Sonny Manuel
Rebecca Marie
Rebecca
Manuel
Mike
Walter
Donnie
Ray Wall
Ray Browning
Texas A&m
W. Thomas Rhyne
Community notices from Dickinson Galveston area events
Rabbit Roundup Festival at K of C grounds Dickinson on Oct 29 sponsored by Father Road Council and Knights of Columbus features booths rabbit races dinners and prizes. Mental Health Association of Galveston County board meets Sept 21 at 12 noon in Galveston Red Cross Building conference room. A film Only Human will be shown lunch $1 with reservations to 7621250. Free boxing lessons for La Marque Boys Club Thursdays 7 8 pm call 9388284. La Marque ISD Board of Trustees meets Sept 21 at 7 pm in administration building. Parents Without Partners SOS lecture Sept 25 First Methodist Church Houston with Sheila Bowen Wells Stewart and Robert Wettleson. donations $1. Second and fourth Monday Arts Crafts Group Sept 25 10 30 am La Marque Presbyterian. Mainland Chapter 263 Parents Without Partners meeting Sept 26 7 30 pm Texas City National Bank rear entrance. David Yeasman on Self-Defense at La Marque House of Buddha.
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Father Road Council
Knights of Columbus
K of C
Dickinson
The
Mental Health Association of
Galveston County
Red Cross
Galveston
Parents Without Partners
First Methodist Church
Main Street
Clay
Houston
Sheila Bowen
River Oaks Bank and Trust
Wells Stewart
Family Law Center
Robert Wettleson
Vocational Guidance
la Marque Presbyterian Church
Parents Without Partners, Inc
Texas City National Bank
David Yeasmans
House of Buddha
la Marque
Remember to curb fires to fight air pollution
Be careful with camp fires charcoal fires and matches Forest and grass fires destroy natural resources and add to air pollution This note urges restraint to protect air quality and natural resources from smoke and flames.
Father of the Year echoes from grateful children
A series of quotes from kids and relatives praising their fathers for kindness help and time. Names include LEKVA Kathy Ellen Lessa Dan Gilliam Donnie Robbie Goshorn Joey Palieu Betty Monych Kerry Burks Harold Fattig Jr Betty Montzel and others, celebrating fathers who keep promises work hard and show care.
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Kathy
Ellen Lessa
G. Louis Lessa
Dan Gilliam
Louis C. Gilliam
Donnie
Robbie Goshorn
Robert J. Goshorn
Joey Palieu
Joe Palieu
Betty Monych
Harry Monych
Harold Fattig Jr
Harold Fattig Sr
College of the Mainland to sponsor two study tours
College of the Mainland will sponsor two 30 participant tours in January 1973 to Guatemala and Mexico City. Each tour includes orientation sessions, special reading lists, and lectures led by a faculty member. Previous culture tours to Yucatan encouraged new trips with community residents at group rates. Contact Bob Handy for brochures and details.
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College of the Mainland
Guatemala
Mexico City
Rea
Yucatan
Mexico
Houston
Humanities
Bob Handy
Simms Elementary Named for Freedoms Foundation Awards Pilgrimage
Simms Elementary in La Marque Independent School District is one of 39 schools nationwide chosen for the Freedoms Foundation Principal Award. Teacher Gene Catherine Sharp and student Jack Starr will represent the campus on a four day Valley Forge pilgrimage visiting Philadelphia Washington DC and Fredericksburg with an all expenses paid trip and George Washington Honor Medal.
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Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Simms
la Marque Independent
Gene Catherine Sharp
Jack Starr
Democratic Republic
Harold K. Johnson
U.S. Army
Philadelphia
Washington
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Fern Stuckenbroeker
Federal Bur
Local Boys Club invites honorary ringmaster and clown contest
La Marque Boys Club plans an event with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus inviting a local notable as honorary ringmaster. The audience will include the honoree’s family with reserved seats. A clown-for-a-day contest for ages 12 to 15 invites letters detailing why they should clown, judged by a panel, with winner performing under circus makeup and costume, and all entrants receiving a free pass.
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la Marque Boys Club
Clyde Beatty
Cole Brothers Circus
S. J. Manuel
Crockett Drive
la Marque
Circus
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