The La Marque Times from La Marque, Texas • Page 7

THE LA MARQUE TIMES, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1963 PAGE--7 Classified Advertising Rates Pets livestock 25 FOR SALE: Gentle pony, with saddle, ideal for child's pet. WE 5-9878. 1 insertion, per word Each additional insertion, word Minimum Chg. (first GENTLE RIDING horse for Display Classified, sale. $125.

Call Dickinson column inch $1.00 7-4961. Classified Service Directory HOTICES PRINTING Phone WE 5-2431 Wl DO AU Of HUNTING Professional Notices Flowers, Shrubs 27 Tidwtt, ftc. THE LA MAtQUl TIMES 1024 HoUy Pudvoh's Beauty Salon 'lives Uc.iuty SITVICP Lutr Appointments $6.99 up WE" 5-6474 719 Rootev.lt Card of Thanks 1 I WISH TO express my sincere thanks to the many friends and relatives for their kind expressions of i sympathy during my recent bereavement. Mrs. George C.

Van Epps Professional Notices 4 REGISTRATION FOR Jack Si Jill Kindergarten. Phone: WE 5-3877. Curriculum approved by public school sy- stem. NOW ACCEPTING i tra- tion for fall term. Christian Kindergarten, corner Ross Laurel.

WE 5-6325. WE 5-2554. La Marque peed Store 1313 First St. WE 5-3431 PEAR TREES $1.79 ea. PLUM TREES $1.59 ea.

ROSES 89 ea. New Shipment of Dutch Gladiotas 69? doi. Bedding Plants 69f dor. ONION PLANTS SEED POTATOES StaNu Dry MODERN CLEANERS Mil Si. N.

TIXAS CITY Mi. Wl $-7411 BUSAKER EUCRONICS SYSTEMS, INC. RECORDING SOUND TAPES PrwfMMMMl Nigh Fidelity JA 1.1 SO or JA 4-757I, Cwttwtt Mention Yvllow Map to Watt Clay Apt Por Rent 30 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment. Private street. Yard kept.

Water furnished. Reasonable rent. Apply 815 Shirley Dr. 201. FOR RENT: Nice 2 bedroom unfurnished apartment.

Chain-fenced yard. 105 Orchid WE 8-7076 week-ends or after 4. Julian Caldera Photographer PORTRAITS COMMERCIAL J. CALDERA WE 8-7188 WITWER STUDIO GAlv-ESTON, TEXAS Business Service 8 YOUR VALUAHLKS need the protection in a safe deposit box the Hank of he Mainland. R-ices range rom $3 to SI 5 per year.

Guaranteed REPAIRS Watch A Jawalry PETERMAN Jewelry Company 501 6th St. Texas City FOR THE fOI LECTOR STAMPS ALBUMS CELLOPHANE II COIN COLLECTOR CATALOGUES FOLDERS BOOKS LA MARQUE PHARMACY FOR RENT- 719 Hackberry 3-rooms apartment. i 1 i i es paid. WE 5-9374. Furnished Apts.

30-A NICELY furnished 1-bed-, room apartments in brick apartment house at 1803 Obk Avenue. Apply at 1801 Oak or phone WE 5-6262. FURNISHED 4-robm apartment. 4 closets and garage. $60.

WE 5-2915. After 4. MODERN PURPLE duplex nicely furnished, garage, utility room. $60. 308 Banana.

La Marque. Phone SO 2-5757. 1-BEDROOM furnished apartment, all utilities paid. $49.50 a month. 106 Oak.

i. Call WE 5-5044. FOR RENT Furnished apartment. Water paid. $45.

monthly. WE 5-9914-WE 5-6410 LEASE-PURCHASE ADDING MACHINES CALCULATORS TYPEWRITERS YOUR RENT MAY APPLY ON PURCHASE MAINLAND-ETNA OFFICE MACHINES 426 Hwy.3 WE 5-5801 i 1 AUTO PAINT JOBS I S39.95 I Expert body and wreck I repairs. Years of exper I I I I TRANSMISSIONS REBUILT REPAIRED EXCHANGED JOHNNY'S TRANSMISSION 7807 Main La Marque WE 5-9161 repai rs, ience. ARMSTRONG'S Paint Body Shop 3524 1st Ave. N.

Texas City I 5-5880 i Houses for Sale 40 Office Space 32 U04 Oak AIR CONDITIONED office space. Call WE 5-2551 FOR RENT: Office space. Utilities paid. $25. monthly.

WE 5-2112. forRent 34 Home No job Too Small (B. C. Kellerman, Sr. Contractor 8-77751 TAX SERVICE! Bookkeeping Notary Public Moderate Rates I JOHN W.

PRATT WE 5-6694 914 Cypress I FOR RELIABLE TV Radio Service call Channels TV. WE 5-9421 Antenna Service LA MARQUE Sanitation Service. Garbage and trash removal, S2.50 monthly. WE 5-9349. Jobs Wanted 18 MATURE LADY wants job as Receptionist, Clerk-typist.

Experienced. References. Box 185A La Marque. FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM HOUSE 1014 Linderf. $60.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE Central heat 2609 Cedar Drive $77.50 W. E. VERKIN Insurance Real Estate WE 5-5581 FOR RENT: Unfurnished 4 rooms, bath, downstairs utility room rear 1411 Maple. 2-bedroom, all conveniences. $50.

318 Azalea. Garages. WE 5-9585. FOR RENT- 5-room house 220 wiring for stove, washer connections. Close to Schools.

Garage. $75 per month. WE 5-5092. 2715 Crockett Dr. S.

FOR RENT ed yard, shSde trees, $85. 1011 Prune WE 5-2140 FOR SALE OR LEASE La Marque, 305 Cherry Lovely 3-bedroom brick. Family room, tile bath, 1- car garage, fenced yard. Ideal home. $100 per lease, or buy small equity.

DEE WALKER REALTY COMPANY 311 9th St. Texas City 8-1701 Nites 5-7507 DR. J.F. KRUEGER Optometrist Trained in the Art and Science of VISUAL CARE 1215 1st La Marque Davis Services Are Saturday Funeral services for William Davis, 75, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev.

L. D. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Wallis Community cemetery in Wallis, Tex. Mr.

Davis, a resident of 305 Third Ave. S. in Texas City, died Saturday night in Danforth hospital following an auto pedestrian accident at 202 Sixth St. in Texas City. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs.

Dorothy Lee Cherry, Mrs. Hazel Mae Halton, both of Wallis, Mrs. Lena Mae Conley and Mrs. Cora Andruf, both of La Marque; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A wake will be held from 8 to 10 p.m.

today at Mainland funeral home. Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 183 which follows was adopted on first reading by the City Council of the City of La Marque on February 12, 1963. Such Ordinance will be given a public hearing and considered for final passage on second and final reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Marque to be held at 7:30 p.m. on February 6, 1963 at the City Hall Building.

Peacock City Clerk ORDINANCE NUMBER 183 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HOURS AND PLACES FOREHOLDING THE REGULAR CITY ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCILMEN TO BE HELD APRIL 6, 1963, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LA MARQUE, TEXAS, PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER. WHEREAS, Section 4.01 of the City Charter directs that the regular election for the choice of members of the City Council shall be held on the first Saturday in April of odd numbered years, and WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City Council a Petition bearing the signatures of qualified voters of the City of La Marque, Texas, signed by not less than ten percent. of the qualified voters of said City, as certified to by the City Clerk, petitioning for certain amendments and changes in the City Charter, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 1170 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended, the City Council is directed to provide by Ordinance for the submission of such amendments at the next regular municipal election if one is to be held, not less than thirty (30)days, nor more than ninety (90) days after the passage of said Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the regular election for members of the Council as set out in the said Section 4.01 is to be held April 6, 1963, which is not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days after the passage of the Ordinance, now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAMARQUE, TEXAS: Section 1: It is hereby ordered that the regular election for the election of five (5) members to the City Council shall be held April 6, 1963, and there shall be submitted at such regular election to the qualified voters of the City of La Marque, Texas, propositions to amend the Charter of the City of La Marque. Section 2: The Propositions to be submitted at such regular general election are as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 1 "Should the form of Government of the City of La Marque be changed from what is known as the "Council- Manager" government to what is known as the Strong Mayor- Council" form of Government by amending the City Charter to make the Mayor a directly elected officer; making the Mayor the Chief Executive and Administrative officer of the City, and giving to him the powers now granted and dutie Household Goods 22 36" GAS RANGE.

Like new. WE 5-3873. Miscellaneous for Sole 23 FENDER "PRINCETON" Electric Guitar Amplifier. 10 Inch speaker and vibrato. 5 months old.

$60. WE 5-6264 after 6p.m. 16' ALUMINUM CABIN boat. Running lights, fire extinguish life jacke anchor, ropes, store compartment, etc. 35 HP Evinrude Elec 1 starter-controls.

Has To Be Seen To Be Appreciated. Cheap. Have to sell- ill health. Tilt trailer. See at 602 Orange.

WE 8-7188. FOR RENT, 3015 Virginia, 3 bedrooms, living room, den, kitchen. Newly decorated. $85. WE 5-5519.

FOR RENT House, 2 bedroom with attached garage, $75 month, 607 Wisteria, WE 5-3569. Houses for Sale 40 IDEAL HOME forlargefam- ily. La Marque 1405 Colorado, 4 bedrooms, baths. 2 car garage. Improvements too numerous to mention.

Excellent condition. Reasonably priced. Dr. G. S.

Rogers. WE 55233, SO 2-9622. Pet or Carnation LK now imposed by the City Charter on the City Manager," and, in order to accomplish same: 1. Amend Section 1.02 of Article 1 to read as follows: "Section 1.02 Form of Fov- ernment The power of the Municipal Government of the City of La Marque, Texas, shall be vested in a Mayor and four Councilmen, elected as hereinafter provided. Pursuant to this Charter, and subject only to the limitations imposed by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas and by this Charter, the City Council shall enact all necessary legislation pertinent to Municipal affairs, shall adopt budgets and determine municipal policy, and shall exercise all necessary powers granted to said Council by this Charter and the laws of the State of Texas.

The Mayor shall be the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the City and shall be responsible for the execution of all Municipal Laws and the supervision of the administration of the City Government in accordance with law. 2. Amend the Title of Article 11 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 11, THE MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL" 3. Amend Article 11, Section 2.01 to read: "Section 2.01 Number of Councilmen, Terms and selection of Mayor and Councilmen. The City Council shall have five members who shall be the Mayor and four councilmen elected from the City at large in the manner provided in Article hereof for terms of two years, which terms shall begin on the second Tuesday, next following the election." 4.

Amend Article 11, Section 2.02 to delete therefrom the words "city manager" appearing in the last sentence of said Section. 5. Amend Article 11, Section 2.07 to read: "Section 2.07 Mayor Pro Tern. The City Council, at its first meeting, shall elect from the qualified Councilmen a Mayor Pro Tern to hold office at the pleasure of the Council. The Mayor Pro Tern shall act as Mayor in the absence of the Mayor, and while so acting shall have all of the power and authority herein delegated to the Mayor together with all the duties and incidents of that office.

If the Mayor's office becomes vacant, the Mayor Pro Tern shall become Mayor for the unex- pired term, and the vacancy of his office as Councilman shall be filled as provided in Section 2.03 hereof. 6. Amend Article 11, Section 2.10 by deleting therefrom Subparagraph (a) reading' 'appoint and remove the City by redesignating the remaining paragraphs in alphabetical order. 7. Amend Article 11, by repealing Sections 2.11, 2.12 and 2.13 thereof.

8. Amend Article III, by changing the Title thereof to read: "Article III, The by repealing Section 3.01 and substituting therefor the following Sections: "Section 3.01 The Mayor's Authority. The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the City Council and shall be recog- as head of the City Go- vernment for all ceremonial purposes, and by theGovernor for purposes of military law. He shall be entitled to vote upon all matters considered by the City Council but shall have no veto power. The Mayor shall be the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the City and shall have all the powers granted, and duties imposed by this Charter, Council action not inconsistent with this Charter, and by the laws of the State of Texas.

He shall have power to administer oaths, together with all the powers, authority and duties hereto fore established for the "City Manager" by this Charter. 9. Amend Article 11, Section 2.09 and 2.04, Article III, Sections 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, and 3.06, Article VI, Sections 6.02 6.03, 6.09, 6.10, 6.13, 6.14, 6 15, 6.16, 6.23 and 6.25, Article VIII, Sections, 8.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07 and 8.14, Article Section 10.02, Article XI, Sections 11.03, 11.04, 11.06, Article XII, Sections 12.08 and 12.11, Article XIII, Section? 13.01 and 13.02, and all other Sections of said Charter where the words "City manager" are used to delete the words "city manager" and to substitute there- for the words "the Mayor. PROPOSITION NO. 11.

"Should the power of the City Council to appoint members of Boards and Commissions as set our in Section 2.10 (f) of the Charter be amended to require the prior recommendation of the Mayor for such appointments in the event the "Strong Mayor-Council" form of government is adopted, and to this end, 1. Amend Article II, Section 2.10 subparagraph (f) to read: "appoint the members of Boards and Com missions upon recommendation made by the Mayor." PROPOSITION NO. III. "Should the Charter be amended to provide that the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmen shall be fixed by the City Council in an amount not to exceed $200.00 dollars per month for the Mayor and $50.00 per month for each Councilman in the event the Strong Mayor-Council form of government is adopted, and to this end, 1. Amend Article Section 2.06 to read: "Section 2.06 Salary.

The salary of each Councilman, other than the Mayor, shall be fixed by Resolution of the City Council in an amount not to exceed fifty ($50.00) Dollars per month." 2. Amend Article III, Section 3.02 by repealing present Section 3.02 and substituting the following: "Section 3.02 Salary of the Mayor. The salary of the Mayor shall be fixed by the City Council in an amount not to exceed $200.00 per month at the first meeting next succeeding the adoption of this amendment; the salary established for the Mayor shall not be increased or decreased to be effective during the term of office for which he is elected. PROPOSITION NO. IV.

"Should the Charter be amended to require that any zoning Ordinance submitted by the Planning Commission must be approved by a majority vote of the City Council, and to this end, 1. Amend Article Section 10.06 to read: "Any zoning Ordinance submitted by the Planning Commission must be approved by a majority of the City Council." Section 3: That said election shall be held at the following polling places within the City- of La Marque, Texas: Polling Places City Hall Building, LC Marque, Texas, for Precincts Nos. 44, 45 and 46. Highlands 1 entary. School for Precinct Nos.

46, 64 and 36. That the following named persons are hereby appointed officers to conduct said election in said polling places, repectively: POLLING PLACE City Hall Building, La Marque, Texas. Highlands Elementary PRESIDING JUDGE Mrs. J. E.

Walters Mrs. Norma Jean Konemann CLERKS Mrs. J. W. Arey Mrs.

Esther Rice Mrs. Ethel Ward Mrs. D. D. Donaldson Mrs.

Eileen Reeves Mrs. J. G. Mayes Section 4: The manner of holding said election shall be governed as near as may be the General Election Laws ol, the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of La Marque. Voting shall be used except for absentee voting which shall be conducted with paper ballots.

Section 5: All of Charter Amendments, or shall be voted on "YES" or "NO." Section 6: A copy of this Ordinance shall serve as a call for and proper notice of the election herein ordered and shall be published in the La Marque Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of La Marque, on the same day of each two successive weeks; the date of the first publication to be not less than fourteen days prior to the date set for said election. In addition the Chief of Police is hereby directed and instructed to post a property executed copy of this Ordinance at the City Hall, La Marque, Texas, and at two other public places in the City. Such posting shall be made at least thirty (30) days before the date of said election. Section 7: The polls shall opened at 7:00 A.M., and close at 7:00 P.M., on April 6, 1963. Section 8: The effective date of this Ordinance shall be the date of its adoption on second and final passage.

PASSED and APPROVED on first reading this 12th day of February, A.D., 1963. PASSED and APPROVED on second and final reading this the of February. A.D., 1963. H. C.

Jarvis Mayor of the City of La Marque, Texas. ATTEST: Barbara Peacock City Clerk Gregory Sherman Born To Krishers Mr. and Mrs. A. S.

Kri-. sher, 1028 Hathaway, announce the birth of their second child, a son, Gregory Sherman, February 7, at Galveston County Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds, 13 ounces. Gregory has one sister, Anita Lynn, who is three years old. The grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. R. G. Boyle, Ral- veston, and Mrs. Sherman Krisher, South Bend, Indiana.

Great-grandmother is Mrs. Albert R. Patterson of Lawton, Oklahoma. FOR SALE Lot 61' 150' with 4-room cottage. $4000.00.

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