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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1969
Page
4
Editor urges readers to reflect on how a felony conviction alters life and future prospects. The piece cites an Iowa judge’s parole warning to a 16 year old, noting long lasting barriers in voting citizenship employment and military service. It underscores parole as not a pardon and warns of swift imprisonment upon missteps.
A playful, mixed set of quotes portrays marchers, appetite jokes, and a boy’s remark about hating girls. It riffs on taxes and candy while poking at dieting woes and social contrasts in a light, satirical tone.
Miss Pat Records and Elton Boswell Jr wed at First Baptist Church on Friday March 21 with Rev. Joe Sturdivant presiding. The ceremony featured a double ring rite under a white arch, bridesmaids and groomsmen from Deer Park and Pasadena and a full house of relatives and out of town guests.
March figures show 63 guilty 8 not guilty in court cases. The Fire Department logged 20 alarms across residential, mercantile, grass, and rescue/non fire calls. Donna Thomas of Deer Park elected chair of the Texas Library Trustee Assn at Houston conference. City Administrator Clovis Mann improving at home.
The Texas Hot Shots and The THS Combo perform for church civic and other groups. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12 at the door. Proceeds fund the band children’s trip to an out of state festival this summer. Contact Miss Coffman at 472-3063 to book.
The City of Deer Park will hold a public auction on Saturday May 10 1969 at 9 00 A M at the City Barn 538 East Second Street Deer Park Texas to dispose of unre deemed abandoned vehicles listed by year make and model including a 1955 2 Dr Oldsmobile a 1955 4 Dr Ford a 1959 2 Dr Opel a 1958 2 Dr Pontiac a 1958 4 Dr Chevrolet a 1956 4 Dr Pontiac a 1960 2 Dr Ford a 1951 2 Dr Chevrolet a 1956 4 Dr Ford. Each vehicle sells to the highest bidder final sale. Attest Dorothy S Martin Acting City Secretary.
Sealed bids addressed to the Mayor and City Council of Deer Park Texas for one 1/2 ton pickup truck must be received at City Hall 1302 Center Street by 5 00 P M Tuesday May 6 1969 and opened at the 7 00 P M council meeting. Bids delivered to the City Secretary in duplicate on city forms may be obtained from the City Secretary. The City may reject any or all bids waive technicalities and select the most advantageous bid or part thereof. Signed Earl E Dunn Mayor and Dorothy S Martin.
Jimmy A. Burke thanks supporters in Deer Park and praises rival Mr. Baker for an enjoyable campaign. He calls it an honor to serve the community as Councilman Position 2 in a paid public notice.
A statement from Ed Lehr thanking voters and supporters after the Deer Park city election outlines his aim to be accessible and helpful as councilman. He invites input on city issues and pledges service to all citizens.
Dorothy S. Martin as acting city secretary announces a run off election for mayor in Deer Park Texas on April 29 1969. Polling places Civic Center Building 601 Center Street and Kingsdale Recreation Building 2218 Kingsdale with absentee voting at Deer Park City Hall 1302 Center Street through April 25 1969.
Leonard A Cain thanks supporters in the recent election and extends congratulations to the winners. He pledges help and ongoing support in any capacity.
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