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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
1
The meeting included criticism of a flawed ordinance and Councilman Robert Linberger proposed creating a file to collect ideas for future charter changes from all residents. Walter D. also spoke on other action items.
Former councilman Hall received a resolution and plaque thanking him for service from 1971 to 1973. The council reviewed bids for dismantling a water tower on Eighth Street, with prices ranging from 6,249 to 31,365, plus bids for sewer lining on 13th Street. Additional items included awarding Jim Ball Motor Co. a rubber tired mowing tractor contract and approving burn-house training improvements for the Fire Department. A new mobile home tax method was adopted, and plans for a 12 inch water main on L Street were approved.
The San Jacinto Girl Scouts announce six camps for girls aged nine to 17 offering swimming hiking crafts and specialty programs like horseback riding canoeing sailing and bike backpacking Camp Martha Foster Madefey near Conroe emphasizes arts and non traditional camp activities Camp Agnes Arnold near Conroe offers canoeing trips and overnights Camp Robinwood near Conroe and Camp Peach Creek east of New Caney provide riding instruction Camp Casa Mare Seabrook teaches sailing Camp Whispering Pines north of Nacogdoches focuses on swimming crafts cookouts and hiking For more information contact the San Jacinto Girl Scouts at 1902 Commonwealth Houston 77006.
Deepwater Optimist Club hosted its seventh annual junior high speech tournament at Deepwater Junior High on February 17. Seabrook took first, Alvin second, McAdams third, with Deepwater fourth. About 180 students competed. 26 advanced to semi finals and 15 to finals. Deepwater earned seven trophies including Darla Hagood first in Bible reading and Carolyn Stanley two thirds in girls humorous acting and declamation.
George Clark says July 1 1973 expands Medicare to disabled under 65 who have 24 consecutive months of Social Security or railroad disability benefits. Those not yet 24 months will gain eligibility in the 25th month. Widows with children may apply if meeting disability standards.
San Jacinto College Journalism Department plans two summer workshops for high school students aimed at those working on papers yearbooks and magazines. July sessions run 23 to 29 and July 30 to Aug 3 and cover newspaper annual magazine and photography with lectures and hands on work. A second mass communications course is offered summer first six week session June 4 to July 13, with contact details 479-1501.
The Sons of the Republic of Texas announced Saturday during San Jacinto Day ceremonies plans to repay a 187 year old debt to Cincinnati Ohio citizens. Mayor Theodore M Berry announced the same in Cincinnati. Officials said a memorial building will be erected in Burnet Woods Park to honor Cincinnatians who aided Texas colonists in their fight for independence.
Andrew L. Knight, executive director of the 1973 Job Fair, announced committee chairmen including John Davis of the Department of Labor and Ed Sanders of the National Alliance of Businessmen. Other chairs cover operations, follow up development, youth programs, transportation, counseling, funding, and publicity with Sabra Gill leading the public relations committee. Knight, Boeing community relations chief on loan to Job Fair, notes the event aims to place about 5,000 students and runs April to June at 917 Jackson Street.
Four pipeline firms Atlantic Richfield Exxon Shell and Texas Eastern joined the Clean Channel Association raising its members to 13. Gordon Reno says the expanded and diverse group enhances spill control expertise and expects more pipeline chemical and oil companies to join. The Association’s contractor, formerly Marine Maintenance Houston, is now Clean Channel Industries Inc specializing in containing and cleaning up oil spills.
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