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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
10
The Deer Park Progress 1970 issue from Deer Park Texas lists publication details Peery Carter editor and publisher and a Thursday issue schedule. It provides subscription rates 3.00 yearly in Harris County 4.50 elsewhere with special rates for servicemen and students and foreign country rates on request.
Mrs C D Beaver to head Lambda 2211 Culp Hobby post election secret ballots chose Girl of the Year and Program of the Year. winners to be announced at Founder's Day. Mrs Helen Johnson hosted April 26 tea for twelve. Pasadena group also notes officers elected at April 8 pet meeting.
Judge J. B. Masterson announced Deer Park Municipal Court will hold special Law Day sessions May 6 with extra sessions open to the public. The event marks Law Day USA 1970 themed Law-Bridge to Justice and organized by Congress and the President. Contact city hall switchboard for more information.
Mrs. Joe Rountree was elected president of the Deepwater Elementary PTA at a regular meeting. Also named to offices were Mrs. Bish Arnold first vice president Mrs. Jerry Sapaugh second vice president Harry Giebelstein third vice president Miss Lana Wiedenborf recording secretary Mrs. Clarence Morgan treasurer Mrs. George Dempsey historian and Gerald Taylor parliamentarian. The nominating committee report was given by Mrs. Ben Boyd and the Deepwater Elementary string group and band performed.
A Kotarians member topped a National Science Foundation math test at LSU, later competing in UIL Slide Rule, active in Mu Alpha Theta, and tennis. He won the Texas Chemical Council Award, placed fifth in the Pasadena Math Contest among 80 schools, and was accepted early decision at Rice University. He ranks fourth in a 366 student class.
In Harris County several contests unfold as Bob Casey faces Paul Haring for the seat. Republicans pit George Bush against Robert Morris for Senate and Paul Eggers against Roger Martin in the governor’s primary. Both parties select members for the Harris County Executive Committees.
Reginald Knowles discusses Deer Park library aims including audio visual materials and Braille books. He cites collaboration among city groups, service on the Library Board since 1963, and past roles with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Chamber of Commerce. He is a Shell draftsman, married to Frances Jones, with children Reggie and Sandy, active in local church and school bands.
About 80 high school students in the Upward Bound project toured the Deer Park Shell Refinery to learn more about refining processes and industrial operations during a recent visit.
Opening ceremonies at Gideon and Dos Fields feature KIKK host Bill Batley as master of ceremonies and Oll Ara Peacock, a former University of Houston star, throwing the first ball. American Legion Post and Optimist Club leaders present the flag. Parade routes through South Ave Wash ington Deepwater Flamborough Yorkshire Tangietries Glenmore Meadowlake Parkwood lead to ball parks. Several ball games mark the start of the 1970 season.
Two first grade classes visited Sea Arama for a spring field trip with 19 pupils from Mrs. Wilma Nauman and 20 from Mrs. Virginia McCullough. Students observed dolphins, seals, manta rays, and Norwegian ships while learning vessel types. A reptile show and lunch followed, with comments on sea pollution observed from industrial waste. A student teacher, Mrs. Marilyn Westheimer, commutes from Galveston and attends the University of Houston while completing practice teaching.
Residents of Deer Park showcase home gardens with peppers tomatoes strawberries and radishes while sharing tales of pets and small local projects. Betty Corbitt celebrates a birthday, neighbors report a garage sale and a move to Orange. Amelia and Sandra Yandell contribute birdhouses and crafts. Local scouts welcome new drill team members and a spaceflight broadcast draws listeners.
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