Absentee voting continues for April 7 election
Notable notes warn voters away from town April 7 that absentee ballots are available until 5 p.m. Thursday in the City Secretary office. This is the final day to vote by mail. Funeral services were held Tuesday for Michael DeLayne Falke who died from burns at Herman Hospital after an incident at a Deer Park foster home. Burial was in Massey Cemetery in Hockley.
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Michael DeLayne Falke
Herman Hospital
Houston
Burns
Deer Park
Settegast- Kopf
Massey
Hockley
Library Fund Established to Honor Norma Hudson
In response to many requests a library fund is created through the Deer Park Church of Christ for Mrs Norma Hudson who had been an active member for many years following her passing.
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Norma Hudson
Deer Park
Census Forms Call to Receive Your Census Forms
Residents are urged to check if they received census forms and call 224-4873 between 8 30 a m and 7 00 p m to obtain them.
Senior Named Texas Chemical Council awards slide rules
The Texas Chemical Council will award slide rules to graduating seniors from 150 Texas high schools for excellence in science chemistry and math. Among the recipients is Deer Park High School senior Larry G Tarkington of 2502 Jene Lane Pasadena en route to graduation.
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Texas Chemical Council
Texas High Schools
Deer Park High School
Larry G. Tarkington
Jene Lane
Pasadena
Fire chief gains support in bid for state association
Park area notes report Fire Chief Odis E gains backing as he pursues fourth vice president role in the State Firemen's and Fire Marshall's Association. College Park Cubs Pack 965 bid farewell to leader Charles Baxter. The John Locke family visits Pensacola to see relatives. Police Department staff brighten hospital stay of Bill Gage with Easter fund tree.
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Park
Odise
4 H Club Sets Meeting at Civic Center
An organizational meeting to form a 4-H Club will be held at the Civic Center located at 601 Center Street at 7 30 p m on Monday.
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Civic Center
Center St
Spring Meeting At College Park Church Of Christ
The College Park Church of Christ at 1202 E P Street will hold a spring meeting April 6 to 12 with evangelist Dean Bullock of Greens Bayou Church of Christ as speaker. Daily sessions include 10 a.m. weekday mornings and 7:30 p.m. weekday evenings, with Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. All lessons will be Bible-based and attendees are invited.
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College Park
Deer Park Progress adds two new phone lines
The Deer Park Progress announces two new telephone lines for contact. The old number will no longer be used. callers should use 479-5263 or 479-5264 for inquiries and updates.
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Deer Park
Rotary safety reminder for long trips in Deer Park
The Rotary Club safety committee urges travelers in Deer Park to allow extra travel time, switch drivers every few hours, and take regular rest stops to cool both people and vehicles during long journeys.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
Civic Club pillar Marian Records shines in Deer Park
In Deer Park, Marian Records is known as Mrs Civic Club a longtime volunteer on the Civic Club board for about 11 years She heads the yellow pages directory fundraising and coal drives for local merchants The club the town relies on also funds scholarships since 1966 supports the March of Dimes and aids families in need with a community clearinghouse
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Peggy Peterson
Deer Park
Mrs. Marian Records
Earl Dunn
Mrs. Records
Civic Club
March of Dimes
Charitab
Records
Lite-A-Bike Program Starts in Deer Park Saturday
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 912 launches the Lite-A-Bike to Save Life program at College Park Elementary School from 1 to 3 pm this Saturday April 4. Volunteers offer free bicycle inspections and apply reflectorized tape to improve dusk safety.
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Deer Park
College Park Area
Ladies Auxliary of
VFW Post 912
College Park
la Porte Independent School District
VFW
Texas
la Porte
Charles R. Browning
Elizabeth Lane
Lomax
Jennis Browning
Alpha Sigma Chi Sorority
San Jacinto College
Baytown
Ann Owen Joins Progress Team
Mrs. Ann Owen joins The Progress as Palm Terrace column writer. Born in Houston, she is familiar with the Bay area and is wife of Charles L. Owen of Armes Steel Corp. They live at 100 Una, Palm Terrace, since 1963, with two children, David and Robert.
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Ann Owen
Palm Terrace
Owen
Houston
Bay Area
Charles L. Owen
Armes Steel Corp
Owens
David
Robert
Texas Christian University
Youth Riders State Show at Deer Park Rodeo Grounds
The Deer Park Youth Riding Club will host its annual All Breed Horse Show on April 25 at 4500 Luella, Deer Park. Three age groups 13 and under 14 through 18 and 19 and over vie for trophies ribbons and high point awards with a Grand Champion at Halter to be named by AQHA APHA approved judge Mr N Sikes of Howa Texas.
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Debi Curry
N. E. Curry
Harvard
Discovery Dance Group
Blaffer Auditorium
Kincaid School
Debi
Deer Park High School
Deer Park
Deer Park Rodeo Grounds
Halter
Sikes
Howa, Tex
Aqha and
APHA
City Election Set on Tuesday for Deer Park races
Deer Park voters go to the polls Tuesday April 7 to decide on city council seats for Positions 4 5 and 6 Incumbent Ed Lehr is not running for reelection Position 6 features Bill Black Deer Park Western Auto Store and Fred J Brown a Deer Park High School counselor. Robert Linberger runs unopposed for Position 6 3B with a candidate withdrawal from R Payne. Kesterson Motors owner Harrel Kesterson and Manned Spacecraft Center employee William Chmylak seek Position 4. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at Civic Center 601 Center Street Precinct 84 and Kingsdale Recreation Hall 2218 Kingsdale. Appointed election officials include Precinct 84 presiding judge E E Bolt and Billy Farmer alternate. Precinct 51 presiding judge Wm J Zachov and Jol Hardy alternate.
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Deer Park
Robert Linberger
Manned Spacecraft Center
R. Payne
Shell Gig Co
Harrel Kesterson
William Chmylak
Center Street
Kingsdal Recreation Hall
Kingsdale
Coun
E. E. Bolt
Billy Farmer
Wm. J. Zachov
Jol Hardy
On the Spot moderator named Mrs Donna Thomas
Donna Thomas of 355 Linda will moderate the On the Spot program for city election candidates at 7 30 p m Friday at the Civic Center. Presented by the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce the event lets voters ask questions of candidates. Thomas, a Texas Woman’s University graduate with degrees in science and arts in home economics, plans to enter law school this fall and has served in educational lobbying and library associations. She advocates open communication between government leaders and the people.
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Deer Park
Donna Thomas
Linda
Civic Center
State of Texas
Nixon
Thomas
Texas Library Association
Deer Park Library
Fire department urges calling right number in Deer Park
Deer Park Fire Department pleads residents use its direct number 479-2445 for emergencies rather than the operator. A spokesman notes several calls were mishandled when routed to a Houston operator, delaying dispatch and risking greater damage. He stresses the first five minutes are critical and urges residents to call the correct number 476-3443 to avoid delays.
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Deer Park
Fire Department
Houston
Voting Is Duty of Citizens in Troubled Times
An editorial urges all citizens to vote to defend democracy amid world strife. It warns against apathy, cites past one-vote elections, and stresses local government strength. It calls Deer Park residents to turnout April 7 to choose city officials and urges participation at county, state, and national levels.
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Adolph Hitler
Bent Mussolini
Deer Park
Deer Park Wiers
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