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Hoag Sons look ind ry Springport, 49234 flPPLIflNCE 2931 PALMER HWY. TEXAS CITY 948-3451 JHHIH LA MARQUE Oil TheTimes YOUR NEWSPAPER SINCE 1947 VOLUME XXX NO. 48 THREE SECTIONS Businesses promote 'Good Neighbor Days' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,1977 PRICE 25 CENTS "GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS" is the theme under which La Marque businessmen are welcoming your visit to their shops and business offices this week. Reliability, dependability and trust are the basic weeds for all business transactions and you will find these here in La Marque because you are doing business with friends and neighbors. There is no frustration here; you can buy with confidence for all your family and personal needs knowing that the La Marque businessman is trustworthy and that he values your friendship as well as your patronage.

You can your local merchant to provide the highest quality products or services at the fairest and most reasonable prices, yvhen you shop here in La Marque you are met with friendliness and courtesy. The shopkeepers and their salepeople know you and recognize you as their neighbor and are eager to serve. They assure you that based on your total expenditures for given period of time, your savings will probably be greater than you can make by following the loudly touted "leader" specials of the The business firms of La Marque are good neighbors; they support our community; they employ many of our people; they contribute to the local charities and to the local organizations; they provide their fair share of the tax dollars needed to operate our city and are sincerely interested in the future of La Marque. See your good neighbor businessman or merchant this week. He likes you.

The participating La Marque merchants are: Akin's, Beauty Land, Benito's, A.L. Bogatto's, Colonial Flower Shoppe, Cragin's Clothes Closet, Glass, Don's Cars, First Bank of La Marque, First National Bank of La Marque, Fuller's Pharmacy, Gary's TV, Gateway Travel, Gibson's Discount Center, The Greenery, The Green Patch, Gulf Coast Office Machine Hairmasters, House of Interiors, Jerry's Gardens, The Keyhole, Kovacevish Bakery, La Marque CB, La Marque Fabric, La Marque Feeds, Leon's Bottle Shop, Lu-Sal Fashion Shop, Mainland Tire and Appliance Co. Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Mr. Hardware, Ro-Has, Schreiber Miller, Sears (La' Marque), The Strawberry Patch, Tharp Lumber Company, Wacker's and Western Auto. THERE IS one thing which my friends and acquaintences will not have to worry about, now or tomorrow or day after tomorrow, and that is me "boreing them with pictures of my grandchildren.

Some folks have their 1 wallets and handbags loaded with pictures of the second generation. One of the best stories I ever heard was about the doting grandmother who asked a man if she had ever told him about her grandchildren. He said no she hadn't and he thanked her for it. Margaret and I have about the average grandchildren and I love them but I'm not going to bore my friends hoggin the conservation about how wonderful they are. -0- CONRAD LOFTIN is a remarkable man.

He admits to stealing. Most of us have larceny in our hearts and have probably practiced it from time to time, but would never admit it for the keys to the kingdom. I have known Conrad for three score years. He is the one who keeps our grass mowed, trees pruned, flower beds mulched, the Oleanders cut back and the hedges trimmed. He says if I don't give him any advice on the yard he won't give me any advice on playing golf.

Conrad's wife, Lola, worked for us for 25 years when Margaret was keeping us out of the red at The La Marque Times. Lola claims that she is the one who reared our two youngest, Bill and Doris and takes full responsibility for their successes or failures. She always refers to them as "my boy" and "my Of course, I may be a little prejudice but I think she did a commendable job. Now back to Conrad, who to thievery. Incidentally Conrad is a veteran of World War II and has retired after serving the Galveston County Memorial Hospital as an operating room assistant.

I know that when they cut on me a couple of times out there Conrad was on the job to make sure the slices were made in the right place. I think it would be better if Conrad told his own story. I might louse it up. "I have stolen one thing in my life and I'll never forget it. It was an early Sunday morning around about 7 o'clock.

I was about nine years old and lived with my grandparents. "I was hungry, as most youngsters are, regardless of when they eat, and there on the stove was a big plate of hand kneeded, sour dough biscuits. They sure looked good and I sure was hungry. I waited until grandmother was turned and snatched a biscuit. "I thought she didn't see me, but she did.

The biscuit was good but the price was high as I later found out. My grandmother didn't turn it in to my grandfather until after Sunday night church services. She let me come home and apared me that Sunday night. "They never whipped any of the kids on Sunday but about four or five o'clock on Monday morning I got my licking. They took peach tree limbs and willow limbs and roasted them in the fire place.

My grandmother pulled back the covers and my grandfather let me have it. "That switching helped me all of my life. I never ever thought about stealing a biscuit, let alone a dollar. It was the best lessons I ever had." I think that is one of the most unique stories I have ever heard. Our nation would be much better off if more parents would give more lessons in right or wrong instead of presuming the child is always right.

PET in the Queen of Peace pet show, were top row left to right, Lauri Stelly Andrea Quinby, Jimmy Smith, Tracy Alcala, Fred Faour and Ann Drake. Bottom row left to right are Billy Pryor, Jullie Stelly, Marlyn Radler, Patrick Faour, John Paul Faour and Bobby King. Not pictured is John Holland. (Photo By Betty Monych) Telephone franchise okayed, citizens request stop signs The recent City Council meeting in La Marque resulted in the council passage of an ordinance readopting the old Southwestern Bell Telephone francise. A The city allowed the old franchise to expire so that additions could be made.

Allan Lerner, city attorney, said that most of the desired additions had been taken care of by telephone company regulations, and those adopted by the state Public Utilities Commission. The ordinance will be based on a five year term, with an option to renegotiate in December of 1981. In other business, council rejected the pet ordinance proposed by the planning commission. Council had suggested a new ordinance two or three years ago, but the prepared ordinance "did not address the problem that necessitated it in the first place," according to councilman Dennis Payne. A workshop was set up to enable the council to work with the planning commission on the problem.

Council approved on final reading a rate increase by Community Public Service. The effects of the ordinance will be felt on the next bill customers receive, and will increase residential electric rates by 8.82 per cent. Small commercial rates will increase 5.27 per cent. The council heard from residents of Avenue A regarding speeding cars on that street. Several citizens aired their complaints, citing potential dangers to children, and several instances of property damage.

Council agreed to look into the problem, and to make suggestions to the chief of police for more frequent patrols in the arpav agreed into the possibility of installing stop signs' in the neighborhood. Mr. William D. Davis addressed the council regarding placing a mobile home on his four lot homestead. He said that he had spent several hundred dollars installing city water and sewer hookups, and had had a trailor on the property for quite a while.

The trailor, however, had been removed from the property for eighteen months, and during that time, the new mobile home ordinance had gone into effect. Council suggested that the only solution was to hook up the trailor to the sewer and water lines of his home. Council also pointed out that the trailor could not be used for rent property, or Davis would be in violation of the ordinance. Cjty attorney Allan Lerner, read a letter from Judge Holbrook, which requested input from the council regarding senior citizen's tax exemptions. The problem was placed on the agenda for the next workshop.

An ordinance regarding flood protection was tabled for further study. Subscription contest still needs workers By JIM CRAIGEN Contest Director You'll have to pardon us, if we seem a little confused by the slow response that has been shown to our highly-exciting 'Big Pay- Off Subscription Contest, which is just getting underway. The plan may have seemed a little complicated in last week's announcement, but it really is quite simple. What is needed by The La Marque Times is eager go- getters who are in a position to put in some spare time and effort these next few weeks, obtaining new and renewal subscriptions to The Times. The Times, we're told, is a simple matter to sell.

Those who obtain these subscriptions merely have to turn them in to the contest department. We'll do the rest after the paper week to the subscriber, keep track of all votes and commission due a contestant on each subscription, and write paychecks each week for commissions due on these subscriptions. Thus, everybody is guaranteed good pay for his or her effort, When the contest is over in just a few short weeks, on Aug. 1, the contestant who has acquired the most votes through subscription sales, will receive $1,500 cash. A hefty $1,000 reward goes to the second place finisher and $500 in cash to the third place finisher.

In all, there are seven major cash awards being offered in the contest, and as of now, we don't have nearly that many entrants. Perhaps you're one of those who have held back thinking that everyone else was going to try. If that has been the case, don't delay any longer. This lucrative plan is open to reputable residents of all ages. There is no greater way for a student needing extra money for college, to earn a substantial amount now, during these pleasant summer days.

That could make things a whole lot easier for these young folks when the going gets rough next fall and winter. There are no gimmicks to this contest, It costs nothing to enter and try. We furnish all the materials which will be needed for participation. We guarantee payment for each subscription reported in, thus no one can possibly lose. The Times wants a large group of new regular readers each week, and is willing to pay well to get them.

Simply come by our office on Bayou, near Cedar in La Marque, or give us a ring at 935-2431 for additional details. We're here to help you anyway we can. Early contest entries announced Early entrants in The La Marque Times "Big Pay- Off" Subscription Roundup are listed in alphabetical order. Now that the contest is officially open, additional entrants are expected and a more complete list will be published in next week's issue. Mrs.

Flo Antoniou, 2704 Camp Circle, La Marque, 938-1845; Norman Franks Jr. 2307 Scott, La Marque, 935-6537; Fred Faour, 2433 Scott, La Marque, 938-1721; John Grady, 2807 Crockett, La Marque, 935-6469; Mrs. Jeanine Quinby, 1605 Austin, La Marque, 9356909. A contestant can earn $50, $100 or even more this first week under our attractive commission-bonus plan. It's here for the asking for any go-getter willing to put forth even minimum effort.

'V. Mary Haney Rose Know your policeman Th La Marque Policewoman to be introduced this week is Mary Haney Rose. Mrs. Rose lives in Hitchcock with her husband, David, her daughter, Audra, and her son, David Jr. She has been employed by the city for a year and a half as a dispatcher.

Mrs. Rose received her certification through the Galveston County Sheriff's Academy in May of 1975. She also has a beautician's license. Mrs. Rose's outside interests include crocheting, painting, and "getting a new home She has lived in Galveston County all her life.

Jaycee-ette honored Flo Antoniou was selected as the Jaycee-ette of the month for the month of May. Flo was selected for her outstanding work done on co-ordinating the community garage sale for which the proceeds went to the Friends of the La Marque Library. 'Snoopy Come Home' to be shown "Snoopy Come Home" will be shown this Saturday, June 18 at the La Marque Intermediate School cafeteria. The movie will run 70 minutes long with a break in between. Tickets may be picked up anytime at the library during the week.

They must be picked up by a parent or child with a note from the parent stating how many tickets will be need. Children are asked to use the Neuman entrance to the cafeteria. The LA MARQUE JAYCEE-ETTES will sponsor a bake sale Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the First Bank of La Marque. Proceeds will go toward community civic projects.

CHEER OF THE WEEK goes to the members of the WACKER'S Girl's Sophomore Softball League who won second place in the La Marque Softball Tournament held last Saturday. If you haven't signed up to sell subscriptions in the La Marque Times big circulation contest, there's still time. Contest manager, JIM CRAIGENS was overheard saying ther's plenty of money to go around. LEROY CAREY passed up an eight in a Tonk game at Twin Lakes Sunday, not only once, but of which would have won the game for him. The Times welcomes new subscibers M.G.

COTHERN, J.T. COWARD CLIFF COLLIER, HARRY MONYCH JR, and DOUG COLLIER. STEPHEN OLSON, graduate of La Marque High, was awarded a $750 Clark Foundation Scholarship recently. LARRY TAYLOR has a beauty shop appointment today. Happy Birthday to CD.

CAMPBELL on June 16, ELEANOR PHILLIPS on June 18, ROSA SHRADER, MIKE CARR, MARIE WHEELER and MOONYEEN MC LEOD. Also, JULIE GROVES and PEGGY HOLLAND on June 20 and J.D. PHILLIPS on June 21. Congratulations to ANTHEA DEIDRE BUTLER who recently participated in the Kappa Kappa Psi Invitational Solo and Ensemble contest at the University of Houston. She received a superior rating for her two marimba selections.

ANTHEA is the daughter of JESSEand TOLA BUTJJSR; STACY BUTLER recently returned from a tour of Washington, D.C. Her mother, WILLA BUTLER served as tour director for a group from Central School in Galveston. DOUGLAS ALAN TOMAS has received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Texas Graduate School. The Times would like to welcome FRITZI GIFFEN, from Beaumont, to our ever-growing list of subscribers. Also, FRITZI celebrated her birthday on the 14th.

BILL VANCEK became a new subscriber this week. We have it from a reliable source that JOE SHIPMAN gets a bigger kick out of the trampoline he bought for his kids than the kids do. Also, the same source says JOE is getting to be a deadly aim with his water pistol. BILL and T.R. PHELPS have just returned from Hamlin, Texas where BILL played in a golf tournament and visited his sister.

MICHAEL FLAKE isvisiting his grandparents MR. and MRS. PHIL FLAKE for the week. ELSA BUCHHORN, the grandmotherly type she is has been the caretaker of two dogs, one turtle and two hermit crabs for her grandaughter, ANGI. BRUCE PARTAIN of La Marque has named to the Distinction List at Southwestern University at Georgetown for the spring semester.

The cum laude graduate is the son of MR. and MRS. IVEY PARTAIN. He received a B.S. degree majoring in political science and minoring in physical education.

The LA MARQUE YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE will sponsor LAS VEGAS NIGHT at the Knights of Columbus Hall-501 Delaney Rd. on Saturday, June 18 from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Bring a Friend and enjoy the fun and games together. PAMELA HOPF of La Marque and BRENDA O'NEAL of Hitchcock both received their bachelor of science in nursing degrees from The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing for the fall of 1976.

MARTIN and BRENDA LACKEY (RADLER) had lunch at BENITO'S Monday, as did MARY AKIN, her daughter, ELAINE, and her grandchildren BROOK and BLAKE. MARY reported that her son MIKE has a new dog, but we couldn't get the whole story because our ride was leaving. Congratulations to new Jaycees CARL DEAN OSBORNE and MIKE BELL. Other Jaycee news includes a reward being placed for DON LERA, ALEX ANTONIOU, LARRY CROW, FRANK HOWARD, MILTON HOWARD, RICHARD REGESTER, and JOE SHIPMAN. You guys ought to get to the meetings more often.

JERRY PHELPS has started a guide service for part time work. He has some land made available to him on the Trinity River Bottom and plans to take folks out on WHOMPGATOR HUNTS this fall. The ogej package, includes meals, (respecfrjly transportation) and liquid refreshments'for only day. To set your trip up, call Jerry at 9384194..