P B Dover: Deer Park’s Man Of Many Dollars
Profile of attorney P B Dover in Deer Park highlighting his role as the town’s first full-time resident lawyer, his leadership as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce president, and his community work. Dover discusses growth, local governance, politics, and his approach to law and ethics serving a developing city.
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P.B. Dover
Deer Park
Ann Owen
Clarence Darrow
P. B. Dover
Town Plaza
Dover
Deer Park Graduates Head ETSU Ceremony in Commerce
Among 964 ETSU attendees Friday August 14 Deer Park residents earned degrees. Bill A Frank Charles Orsak and Carolyn Frazer Vann from Deer Park received MS degrees while 469 bachelors 478 masters and 17 PhD candidates were listed in the ETSU ceremony at Memorial Stadium. A wedding ring was left at the mobile x ray unit during the Town Plaza Health Fair and can be claimed by A C Moninger at 479-3173 or 479-5528.
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Deer
Jaycees
Town Plaza
A. C. Moninger
Local College Figures Return and Relocate
President Dr Thomas Spencer of San Jacinto College teased a fishing tale while Dean Tom Sewell returns from Colorado. The Fischer family returns to 1210 Amherst Lane after six months in Arcadia California. Linda Zotarelle was reported ill in Deer Park.
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Thomas Spencer
San Jacinto College
Colorado
Tom
Sewell
Kenneth B. Fischer
Amherst Lane
Arcedia
Calif
Deer Park
Rollins Plans $6 Million Ship Channel Facility in Deer Park
Rollins International announces a $6 million full service complex on 200 acres along the Houston Ship Channel in Deer Park. The site will house a Rollins Purse pollution control plant, a Matlack terminal, storage facilities, truck leasing, utility interconnect services, and industrial development sites near the new operations. John Rollins says the pollution plant will use modern methods to neutralize heavy waste liquids, joining Rollins Purle facilities in Logan New Jersey and a Baton Rouge plant set to open in September.
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Rollins International, Inc
Houston Ship Channel
Deer Park
Rollins
Rollins Properties Development
Ship Channel
John Rollins
Rollins International
Rollins- Purle
Logan
N. J
Baton Rouge
Hearing on Deer Park land use map set for Monday
The Deer Park Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 30 p m Monday August 31 in the Civic Center Auditorium 601 Center St Residents may view the revised ordinance and zoning map at City Hall 1303 Center St between 9 a m and 5 p m The hearing invites residents to voice opinions with Robert Leeser as commission chairman.
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Deer Park
Center St
Publc
Robert Leeser
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Set Sept 22 Budget Hearing as Council Acts
The Deer Park City Council set Monday September 22 at 7 30 p m for the annual budget hearing for the new fiscal year. The proposed budget is 2 369 830 with a 15 cent tax increase to 90 cents per 100 based on 80 percent valuation. The council accepted resignations of Mike Black Parks Director and Howard Hayre Library Board member. Cecil Brewer was appointed assistant Civil Defense Director. The body also approved United Gas rate hikes and a bonding requirement for electrical contractors along with payroll deductions for a life insurance plan for city employees.
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Deer Park
City Hall
City Council
Mike Black
Howard R. Hayre
Black
Hayre
Cecil Brewer
United Gas
Deepwater Primary School to be Built by Marshall Construction
Deepwater School Board awarded the Deepwater Primary School contract to Marshall Construction Co of Houston for 1 378 200 the lowest bid among eight bids. The 90 acre site at Glenmore and Meadowlake will house about 90 000 square feet and be completed in 330 days. Architect is White Engberg and Associates. The meeting also covered Deer Park Districts suit against Scheffe Construction Co over Clyde Abshier Stadium adjustments and water leakage. a $3 000 holdback was disputed and work remains unresolved.
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Jim Camp
Kelvin
Daryl
Sue Miller
Lynda Welch
Gary Welch
West Parktown
Deer Park Elementary
Clyde King
Deer Park
Deepwater Primary
Marshall Construction Co
Houston
Glenmore
Meadowlake
Deepwater
Deepwater Junior High School
White, Engberg
Williams
San Jacinto Regents Approve 1970 71 Budget For College
San Jacinto College board on August 18 approved a 6 million 196 thousand 852 dollar 17 cent budget for the new fiscal year starting September 1. The plan shows higher total income and expenses than 1969 70 but keeps the tax rate at 20 cents per 100 assessed valuation. The budget projects a profit from the bookstore and lists detailed funding sources including state federal local tuition and service proceeds.
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Board of Regents of
San Jacinto College
Jaycees Launch Flag Program for Deer Park Businesses
Deer Park Jaycees start a flag program to place an American flag on every business on 16 holidays. For $25 annually they provide flags brackets and installation and removal services to boost civic projects and street appeal. The program aims to dress the city on holidays and fund further community efforts.
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Deer Park
Jaycee
Jaycees
Bradshaw Speaks at Deer Park Chamber Kickoff Banquet
Former NFL star Charlie Bradshaw will headline Deer Park Chamber of Commerce kickoff banquet at Deer Park Junior High Cafeteria Friday night at 8. Bradshaw, Baylor alumnus, played for the Rams Steelers and Lions, earned All NFL honors in 1964 and 1966 and appeared in two Pro Bowls.
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Charlie Bradshaw
Los Angeles Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
Deer Park
Bradshaw
Baylor Bears
Rams
Shelton seeks re election to Deer Park School Board
Incumbent Harold L Shelton files for Position 6 as two seats open in October. Opponents for Position 6 include Max J Archer. for Position 7, W D Bill Antone faces Tom Osburn. All three opponents are Shell employees. Shelton works as an operator for Phillips Petroleum Co. prior association noted.
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Harold L. Shelton
Deer Park
Shelton
Max J. Archer
W. D
Bill) Antone
Tom Osburn
Archer
Antone
Osburn
Shell
Phillips Petroleum Co
Bush and Bentsen to Appear in JC Programs
The Deer Park Jaycees sponsor Meet the Candidates at San Jacinto College featuring Lloyd Bentsen and George Bush. Bentsen speaks Sept 8 at 7 30 p.m. Bush appears Sept 26 at 7 30 p.m. Each program includes short speeches and a question and answer session.
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Bush
Bentsen
The
Deer Park Jaycees
Lloyd Bentsen
George Bush
San Jacinto College
Ralph Yarborough
Rotary safety reminder prompts travel breaks
The Rotary Club safety committee urges travelers to allow ample time for trips, change drivers every few hours, and stop often to rest and cool vehicles. The advice aims to prevent fatigue and overheating during trips.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
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Pasadena
Democratic Party
Aes
Linda Zotarelle
Rollins-Purse
Matlack Bulk Distributing
Board Eyes Stadium
Marshall
San Jacinto
College
U.S
Bradshaw Is
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