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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1975
Page
11
The Dow Park Community Center debuts with a 2 p.m. August 17 ceremony at 610 San Augustine. Rep. Ed Watson will present flags, Maurice Dodson will give the invocation, and a ribbon cutting will finish the event.
A former La Porte maintenance supervisor Lloyd H. Wells was found guilty of official misconduct and sentenced to six months in jail plus a $500 fine. Wells admitted he used his city position to help a business associate, Adler Auto Parts, profit from city purchases, pocketing about 250 to 300 dollars yearly over three years. Adler billed the city at higher prices, with Wells retaining 10 percent through Adler, and the arrangement totaled about $18,000 in city business over the period. Cook's trial for the same charges is set to begin Oct. 6.
The Monument Inn restaurant fire in Deer Park Aug 11 may cost up to 400000 to replace. Harris County Fire Marshall officials say arson after burglary is likely. Workers report cash taken from the register and an attempted safe opening. Fire crews arrived at 2 07 am and by about 9 am the last unit left. 43 volunteers and Lomax firemen aided. Firefighter injuries required hospital treatment. Authorities estimate 3 to 4 months to restore the building.
The 1975 Deer yearbook will be delivered at the annual signing party Friday at Deer Park High School cafeteria from 2 to 5 p.m. Students may have a friend pick up yearbooks, a few copies sell for 15 dollars at the door first come first served, with plastic covers available for 35 cents. Equipment issue and registration for Deer Park Rams on August 16 at the Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also details on Tigers and youth programs, ribbon cutting at Jim Tucker Realtors, and upcoming Chamber and Lions Club events with Ted Heisig of Lubrizol presenting safety.
Deer Park Independent School District will begin Monday August 18 with kindergarten morning sessions 8 to 10 45 and afternoon 11 45 to 2 30. Grades 1 to 5 meet 8 to 2 30 except first grade dismissed at noon Aug 18 through Sept 5 for teacher home visits. full days resume Sept 8. Junior high grades 6 8 7 50 to 2 50. high school schedules follow.
The Olen McBee family sponsors the Haynh family from Vietnam who arrived after leaving Saigon era danger, with Nguyet Hang and Huynh (and children Nghia and Ngan) seeking jobs in Deer Park while the McBees provide help. The refugees waited months in Wake Islands and Fort Chaffee before finding a sponsor through the International Rescue Committee.
Deer Park Independent School District Trustees revise the hair policy to allow any length if neat and well groomed to comply with Title IX HEW rules. Trustees worry about losing federal funds. Superintendent Dr. Lebron Williams cautions against challenging the guidelines.
A 19 year old Deer Park youth and an 18 year old Pasadena youth were given eight years probation after pleading guilty to raping a 16 year old Pasadena girl last April. Judge Miron A. Love presided.
A community page lists hospitalizations and surgeries at Bayshore and Pasadena General. It notes birthdays and anniversaries for residents like the Blanks family, Garza and Fontenot connections, and says sympathy is extended for the Chandler and Blanton families. It mentions new Deer Park residents and local recognitions, with multiple Aug dates.
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