Civic Center Art Show and community events in Deer Park
Multiple local events listed from Deer Park area include an art show at the Civic Center on Aug 14 at 10 a.m. with judges Stuzie Van Trease and Zoe Reid, a July 25 open meeting on school league consolidation, and Jaycees attending the Baytown convention Aug 14–16 in Baytown. Also noted are a Deer Park tennis tournament, pre-college conference participants at North Texas State University, a hospital ICU transfer for Stephanie Mullen, an oil painting class starting Aug 17–18, a covered dish supper and book review, a SWTU summer commencement candidate, a fire department incident, a DP Ladies Civic Club dinner Sept 1, a Dean Alen youth activity appearance, a Goldwater rally in Houston Aug 27, and rodeo events in League City Aug 21–23. George Bush to speak in Houston Aug 15.
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Deer Park Civic Center
Dow Park
Stuzie van Trease
Zoe Reid
Deer Park Ladies Civic Club
Erma Bombeck
Wits End
Deer Park Bank
Evelyn Sanders
Marian Records
League City Jaycees
Galveston County Park
League City
Southwest Rodeo Association
George Bush
Around Town Highlights Local Departures and Greetings
Around Town notes say first Baptist bids farewell to secretary Mrs Jerry Me and Deer Park Church of Christ welcomes Frank and Karen Farr and James Hallmark serves on an advisory committee for the Texas Public Junior College Association in Levelland. Civil Defense Director John Cutrer of Deer Park is promoted to Senior Safety Inspector for Shell Chemical. Birthday wishes go to Sam Duff Milton Lowe Sue Swint and James Delacerda. Jaycees and families picnic at Harris County Bayshore Park. Mrs Selaskeen convalescing after rib injuries from an OES trip. Bob and Emily Peep les return home.
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First Baptist
Jerry
Deer Park Church of Christ
Frank
Karen Farr
James Hallmark
Texas Public Junior College Association
Levelland
Tex
T. L
Milton Lowe
Sue Swint
James Delacerda
Jaycees
Harris County Bayshore Park
Selaskeen
Bob
Emily Peeples
Rotary safety reminder for drivers and trips
The Deer Park Rotary Club Safety Committee urges motorists to plan extra travel time. Change drivers every few hours and stop often for rest breaks to let both people and cars cool down during journeys.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
Pretty Miss Debbie Muecke Heads To Miss World
Deer Park merchants back Debbie Muecke who seeks the Miss World crown in Dallas Aug. 15. Debbie, daughter of Mr and Mrs K W Muecke of 238 W Third St, placed second runner-up in the Metropolitan Our Little Miss Contest at Houston Marriott 10 days ago. Over $200 has been raised to help cover trip expenses.
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Deer Park
Debbie Muecke
Dallas
Debbie
K. W. Muecke
Houston
Marriott Motor Hotel
Muecke
San Jac Dress Code Policy Stirs Court Ruling
San Jacinto College faces renewed dress code debate after the board reversed a handbook publication plan. The dispute centers on beards and long hair following a court order reinstating a student expelled for facial hair. The regents await higher court decisions before finalizing any ban.
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San Jacinto College
Board of Regents
F. G. Anders
Regents
Anders
Pasadena
Carlos Carbillo
Calbillo
U. S
John V. Singleton Jr
San Jacinto
San Jac Board of Regents
Center Street Second Phase Plans Approved by Council
Deer Park city leaders authorized Phase II planning for the Center Street paving project and announced Phase I work with a projected August 17 start. Other items included Luella Street sidewalk completion at 6565.88, North Sewer Trunk Line at 72199.26, and P Street Ground Storage Water Tank at 8998. They also approved Iowa Gardens park contract, United Gas rate hike ordinance, and school zone times 7:30-8:30 and 2-4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
North
P Street
Iowa Gardens Park
United Gas
July Busy Month In DP City Court Records
The Deer Park Municipal Court tried 115 cases in July with 88 percent or 98 found guilty. Through July this year 922 cases were tried, up from 618 last year. By August 1, 293 cases remained pending. Readings show cases tried from Deer Park, Pasadena, Houston, Baytown, Channelview and others including Fort Worth and Texas City.
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Deer Park
Pasadena
Houston
Baytown
Channelview
Fort Worth
Galena Park
Highlands
Kemah
la Porte
Lynchburg
Odessa
Seabrook
Texas City
Webster, Zulch
Dicksonville
Penn
Deer Park Jaycees Urge Use Of Blood Facilities
Deer Park residents and workers are eligible for free blood credits via the Jaycees Blood Bank. A Health Fair at Town Plaza on Aug 22 will invite blood donation and chest x rays, with credits available to qualified recipients without obligation to donate.
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Deer Park
Jaycees
Town Plaza
Zone Panel Sets Hearing On Map
The Planning and Zoning Commission in a special session set August 31 as the preliminary public hearing date for the updated city-wide land use map and the new zoning ordinance. The 7:30 p m hearing at the Civic Center marks the first public look at the plans shaped by the architectural firm, the commission, and the City Council.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Civic Center
Deer Park
Earl Dunn
Profile of Deer Park Chief of Police Kenneth Gage
Deer Park’s top officer Kenneth Gage, four years as chief after service in Burkburnett and the Air Force, emphasizes education and community cooperation. He notes petty burglary as a main local crime, a small narcotics issue, and supports higher training hours and college incentives, while offering to send speakers to groups to curb drug use.
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Ann Owens
Kenneth Gage
Deer Park
Chief Gage
Burkburnett
Commission On Law Enforcement of Officers
Gage
San Jacinto
The
Force
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ramada Tower
Deer Park Parks and Recreation
Deer Park High School
Ken McAllister
NTSU
Farrell Walker
J. A. Walker
Ellen
North Texas State University
Walker
Stephanie Mullen
R. D. Mullen
Bayshore Hospital
Friends
Miss Mullen
Gayle L. Hayre
Howard R. Hayre
Peggy
Southwest Texas State University
Miss Hayre
School of Liberal and Fine Arts
Southwest Texas
Caffey
College Park
Women’s Club
Hickory House
Beverly Schoppe
Dean Alen
Odessa College
First Baptist Church
Dean
Hardin Simmons University
Tennessee
Barry Goldwater
Bill Archer
District 7
Houston Music Theater
Fondren
Southwest Freeway
Harris County
Bush
Deer Park Rotary
Chantilly
Bob Dennis
San Jac
Council
Luella Street
Arbor
the Fire Department
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